KOG Chief Executive Officer Jong-won Lee has announced that the number of pre-registrations for the real-time RPG “GrandChase – Dimensional Chaser”, has reached more than 100K in the Philippines.
On June 23rd, “GrandChase – Dimensional Chaser” was introduced for the first time in the Philippines through a Press Conference held in Marco Polo. Rafael HS Noh, Director of KOG, said it was a great opportunity to feel the love of the gamers in the Philippines and it was the reason why KOG strove to launch the game in the country as soon as possible. Thanks to the accomplishment of 100K pre-registrations in the Philippines, all the users who participated would be able to receive monthly rewards of check in the game such as S Rank Hero Package, 200,000 Gold, 3,000 Prana, and ★3 Monster Card x 10.
“GrandChase – Dimensional Chaser” is an official sequel to the hit online game ‘GrandChase’ and it has been produced by the Original GrandChase Online Development team. It inherits the original game’s spirit and was released in January in Korea. Since the launch in Korea, it had achieved the top game in the Apple App Store and Top 2 of Google Play Store. And “GrandChase – Dimensional Chaser” will be be released through it’s local publishing partner, Elite Games.
If you want to participate in the pre-registration for “GrandChase – Dimensional Chaser”, it can be done through the official website (https://www.grandchase.net/event1) and the events on Facebook may be checked here (https://www.facebook.com/GC.Mobile.PH)
KOG is a game company started in 2000 with the aim of creating world-class games based on its excellent and cutting-edge technology. Today, GrandChase-Dimensional Chaser and Elsword is not only present in Korea, but also in North America, Europe, Japan, and have been in service in more than 20 countries. In 2012, KOG established a corporation in the United States and in the Philippines providing direct Elsword services. KOG is a company that keeps a lot of people around the world engaged year after year by making games that are fun for everyone. (KOG official website: http://www.kog.co.kr)
ELITE GAMES is the Local Publishing Partner of KOG for its critically acclaimed Mobile title, “GrandChase - Dimensional Chaser”. Founded in 2016, ELITE GAMES is one of the leading international Game Service and Marketing Providers based in the Philippines with its regional HQ located in the Silicon Valley of Asia, Pangyo, South Korea.
JLL Spark, a division of real estate professional services and investment management firm JLL, recently announced the creation of JLL Spark Global Venture Fund, which plans to invest up to US$100 million in companies focused on leveraging technology to improve everything from real estate development and management to leasing and investing, while enhancing the experience of those who occupy it.
“Asia Pacific is home to the world’s leading smart cities, many of which are powered by tech-enabled real estate tools. JLL is committed to cultivating next-generation proptech start-ups and promoting Asia Pacific as a hub of technology innovation for real estate, and JLL Spark Global Venture Fund is an extension of that goal,” says Mihir Shah, Co-CEO at JLL Spark. He adds: “The fund gives us the unparalleled opportunity to partner with local and global entrepreneurs who can utilise the resources of JLL’s business lines to rapidly grow their companies while creating value for JLL’s clients.”
For his part, Christian Ulbrich, JLL’s Global CEO says: “Creating this US$100 million venture fund through JLL Spark allows us to continue to lead the real estate industry in bringing the best proptech ideas to reality. It complements and expands our substantial ongoing investments in innovative, cutting-edge digital solutions, which is a core part of our Beyond strategic vision and commitment to achieve ambitions for our clients”.
While JLL Spark will direct its efforts to technology startups with products that can help JLL investor and occupier clients, the fund is also interested in companies that are inventing new technology-enabled business models in traditional JLL service areas or those that will help expand its services to new client segments.
JLL Philippines’ Head of Research and Consulting Janlo de los Reyes expressed optimism that the new fund will boost the viability of proptech start-ups in the country. He says: “JLL Spark provides us with the opportunity to transform the Philippine real estate landscape through the introduction of the latest technology and innovation developed by both Filipino and global proptech enterprises.”
According to a recent report by JLL and Tech in Asia, proptech start-ups in Asia Pacific are outpacing their counterparts in Europe and the United States with 179 of them raising around US$4.8 billion in funding between 2013 and mid-2017 – over 60 per cent of the global total. It forecasts that funding for proptech start-ups in this region will reach US$4.5 billion a year by 2020.
JLL (NYSE: JLL) is a leading professional services firm that specialises in real estate and investment management. Our vision is to reimagine the world of real estate, creating rewarding opportunities and amazing spaces where people can achieve their ambitions. In doing so, we will build a better tomorrow for our clients, our people and our communities. JLL is a Fortune 500 company with nearly 300 corporate offices, operations in over 80 countries and a global workforce of 83,500 as of March 31, 2018. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit www.jll.com.
About JLL Spark JLL Spark is dedicated to transforming the real estate industry through technology-based innovation. JLL Spark provides the nimbleness of a startup backed by JLL’s expertise and resources. Led by experienced Silicon Valley entrepreneurs with successful track records building and investing in tech companies, JLL Spark’s strategic proptech investments offer JLL the ability to provide innovative products to real estate owners and operators. JLL Spark was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. For more information, please visit https://spark.jll.com.
What started out as a military origin style of eating food is now popular not only in the Philippines but also in New York, UAE, New Zealand and other parts of the world. Boodle fight fosters camaraderie, brotherhood, and equality. Naaaah... maybe to the military but for us regular Juans, we simply love to eat with other people and eat faster than others. It's like competitive eating with the prize of getting full and satisfied first. Why eat normally when you can fight for it,eh? Sounds crazy..Yes! But typically this is served to grumbling stomachs so there's no room for slowpokes or you'll miss out on the good stuff.
Filipinos' love for food is evident in our cravings. Food parks has the country going berserk over a variety of food in one place and it went successful for a while. It's about time a new contender arise to the need for a new trend. Food Tent PH is an oasis for the bored, the food adventure seekers, the happy eaters.
One night after visiting Ayala malls the 30th, I stumbled upon this place in Robins Design Center which is right across it. In a tent at the parking lot (hence the name Food Tent), only a few stalls are setup at the moment since they have started out just recently. So my friends and I ordered their Boodle style meal good for 4 composed of Rice, Pork bbq, choice of Daing na bangus or Calamares, Adidas (chicken feet) or Longganisa, Laing or Tapa, Eggplant, Atchara, Ensaldang mangga, and Alamang Guisado.
The mere mention of these things gets me salivating. We also asked for some grilled hotdogs, betamax (yep, those boxed chicken blood), chicken gizzards, lechon kawali, pig ears, and Dalandan with Cucumber drinks plus an Apple green tea bowl. If that wasn't enough, we could order pizza, pasta, and liempo too.
An option to heat the food by flame astonished me since I never had my food prepared that way. It was like a mini flame thrower I see in movies and the food got hot instantly.
Our food was set up on banana leaves on a long table and like a regular Boodle fight, rice is in the center lined horizontally surrounded by the viands, no spoons and forks, and an option to eat with bare hands or plastic gloves.
I couldn't help but feel competitive because everybody around me feels the same way. I had to make sure I take my favored viands before them. I couldn't remember the last time I ate this way but it sure was enjoyable that I forgot to drink to take it all in.
Downing my cup in one take was a relief and a loud burp was necessary. I wasn't alone, though. I do not usually eat with my bare hands except if there's an occasion and this definitely was one of those. Will I be back? Hell,yeah! I wouldn't go there alone if I were you coz you'll be taking out the fun in boodle fight. With this style of eating, the more people involved, the merrier it will be. Food tent PH is open Wednesdays to Saturdays @ 4pm to 11pm.
Top Filipino brands and organizations have come together to launch a movement that hopes to propel the single most important brand for all Filipinos—Brand Pilipinas.
The launch, held yesterday at the Green Sun Hotel in Makati City, gathered more than a hundred top local brands who signed up to be partners in the Brand Pilipinas advocacy which aims to valorize local brands, locally made products and our homegrown artisans.
The full day event featured inspiring talks on Why Local B2B Brands are Slaying It, The Search for Origins - The Quest for Relevance in Food, Emerging Social Enterprises, Local is the New Premium Brand Pilipinas- The Arts, and finally, Why the Philippines is Poised to be the Next Tech Hub.
“The challenge for most Filipino brands is how to conquer that long-standing perception among that products made in the Philippines are sub-par. It’s time we had a paradigm-shift because this kind of mentality not only hurts local businesses, but the economic reputation of the Philippines as a whole,” Brad Geiser, co-convenor of the Brand Pilipinas movement said.
Apart from local brands, the movement also saw the participation of individuals and private businesses from various industries.
David Lim, Founder of Brown & Proud Movement stressed that it is high time for Filipino brands to take center stage. “Be brown and proud! Let’s show our love for local products by supporting local enterprises,” he said.
United Neon Advertising COO Freddie Arlantico also points out: “We are a country that's richly blessed with the best resources -- our people. Put together the Filipinos' creativity, skills, innovative ideas with the new technologies that are easily accessible by everyone and you have a formula for global excellence.”
Brand Pililpinas Movement Co-Convenor actor and Founder of Liwanag ng Kapayapaan Foundation Robin Padilla said: “Ngayon ang oras para ipakita natin sa buong mundo ang ating dangal bilang Pilipino. Matapang, magaling, malikhain, mapagmahal sa bayan. Yan ang tatak ng tunay na Pilipino na kinakatawan ng Brand Pilipinas.”
Brand Pilipinas hopes the movement will influence Filipinos to adopt a “Filipino-first” mentality by choosing homegrown brands over the more popular and highly-commercial international brands.
“We want Brand Pilipinas to be the brand we wear, the brand we eat, the brand we use, the brand of which we could all be proud of,” Group of Five Creative Concepts Founder and CEO George Royeca, saying the movement hopes to see this vision become a reality very soon.
Guests were also treated to local performances from Dulaang UP and Pilipinas Got Talent star Jade Riccio. The event also featured a fashion show by noted Filipino weave designer Joseph Aloysius Montelibano, a perfect tribute to our Filipino artists.
The Brand Pilipinas Conference is organized and supported by the following partners: Brown & Proud Movement, GeiserMaclang Marketing Communications, Group of Five Creative Concepts, IPG Mediabrands, Liwanag ng Kapayaan Foundation, Robin Padilla, United Neon Advertising, and Vidanes Celebrity Management.
Global printing and technology solutions leader Brother Philippines recently opened its newest satellite office in Barangay Mabolo, Iloilo City. As the sixth and latest addition to Brother’s growing line of extension offices nationwide, the Iloilo branch will cater to customers residing in Panay Island and nearby provinces.
Launching this new establishment in the photo are Brother Philippines President Mr. Glenn Hocson and Brother Philippines Senior Manager for Customer Service Mr. Joel Demanarig. The Brother Iloilo Extension Office is located at Cischo Building, Barangay Mabolo, Delgado Street, Iloilo City. Customers and partners may reach the Iloilo Extension Office at (033) 508 5749 between 8:30AM to 5:30PM on Mondays to Fridays, except for holidays.
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About Brother Philippines
Brother Philippines is a sales subsidiary of the Brother Group. Established in Japan in 1908, the Brother Group delivers products and services to customers all over the world, with manufacturing and sales facilities in 44 countries and regions. Brother Philippines offers products and services with Brother expertise in a wide range of fields such as printing and solutions, home and embroidery sewing machines, labelers, and scanners. Since its establishment in the Philippines in the year 2000, Brother has been placing its customers first everywhere, every time, and has been providing them with superior value with high quality products and services. Brother also prides itself with its sustainable business practices, taking responsibility, acting respectfully, and making a positive difference through Brother Earth. To learn more about the brand and its products, visit the Brother Philippines website atwww.brother.com.ph, like its Facebook page (Facebook.com/BROTHERatyourside), and follow it on Twitter (@BROTHERPhils) and Instagram (@BrotherPhils).
After years spent abroad, the ultimate goal for any Overseas Filipino Worker is to be home for good. It’s easier said than done, but when it happens, it makes all those years of hard work worth it.
The challenge is keeping up a comfortable life back in the Philippines, without the regular income earned in another country. The thought of a life back home is both daunting and exciting, but there are many ways to have at least one aspect of returning home covered: insurance.
Know how to build and secure a life of ease
Recently, the government has been inviting OFWs to visit over 800 Negosyo Centers in the country to receive free business advisory services and business registration assistance among others. This, along with other government initiatives to educate them on financial literacy is to encourage them to begin saving some of their earnings so they can start their own business and have a source of income closer to their loved ones.
But according to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, OFWs are keen on spending their hard-earned money on buying vehicles or paying off a house, leaving little for needs that might arise in the future. With saved money splurged every time they come home, OFWs continue to depart from their families to keep earning their pay outside of the country.
Aside from that, OFWs also face threats to their health. Two years ago, Philippine health institution, The Medical City said the common health problems most OFWs face are lifestyle-related ones like cardiovascular disease, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, high uric acid and respiratory illness. These are usually caused by lack of physical activity and poor dietary habits if not hereditary.
Despite the comprehensive pay OFWs receive from their jobs abroad, working far away from their relatives won’t always be a sustainable solution to needs back at home—children long for parents to bring them up and parents miss out on the key moments in life their children undergo and pass. But with the lack of job opportunities at home, OFWs tend to delay their return to save more for their families repeating the cycle of expenditure.
For BPI-Philam CEO Surendra Menon, OFWs coming back home can be assured simply with the right financial tool.
To Menon, a good way to maximize the potential of their assets as they prepare to come back for good is to get a unit-linked insurance plan.
With a unit-linked product, securing the financial future of OFWs and their families will be an easier and more worry-free process. Their insurance protects them from financial burdens in the event of an accident or need for medical service with riders. Meanwhile, their investment makes it possible for them to sustain the lifestyle they live now until the years to come right next to their loved-ones. Another benefit of insurance is the protection of assets and building wealth so that by the time OFWs decide to retire, their policies will have already matured and can provide them funds to start a business or benefit them and their families.
Menon also recommends OFWs become more mindful of their health, and enrolling in a wellness program can add value to the security their insurance provides them and their families. This allows the insured to take preventive health measures against ailments and infirmities.
Build Estate Plus provides a comprehensive insurance package that provides optimal benefits like life insurance coverage for as long as they need it. Future-proofing dreams and planning for tomorrow is effortless as wealth in the local currency is grown through expertly managed funds. It also comes integrated with Philam Vitality, BPI-Philam’s wellness program that encourages the insured to take active steps to live healthier, longer, and better.
With this insurance, Menon believes OFWs don't just have the opportunity to save their way home, they will also be able to preserve their legacy by protecting their body and money so they have nothing to worry about.
Getting an insurance policy also isn’t as complicated as one might think. Though the Insurance Commission requires OFWs to be in the country to be able to get insurance, their spouses can get the policy for them so they can get the protection and coverage they need should they not be able to return home yet.
To know more about Build Estate Plus and all the other products in the Wellness series, visit www.bpi-philam.com. Receive valuable expert advice from BPI-Philam by visiting them in any BPI or BPI Family Savings Bank, or visit their Facebook page www.facebook.com/BPIPhilamOfficial .
June 25, 2018. The two-day YKK Asia Group Kids Football Clinic came to a close last Sunday with 300 underprivileged kids getting the rare opportunity to learn football the Real Madrid way at the McKinley Hill Stadium in Taguig City.
Two kids from previously war-torn Marawi City were among those who experienced the world-class football training from coaches of the most multi-titled La Liga team in history with 33 Championship titles to its name. Children from Gawad Kalinga communities were first to undergo the clinics on Saturday, followed by children from lakeshore communities in Batangas on Sunday morning. Homeless children who live and sleep on streets and places like Luneta and the Caloocan Monumento who were cared for by Child Hope Asia Philippines had their own exhilarating football experience in the afternoon.
Mohammed Faried Anganto and Alintor Bangote were brought by their coach, Espiridion Paran under the auspices of Gawad Kalinga. “Football was one way for the kids to cope and transcend the experience of the past,” said their coach. “It was special for them to experience the YKK Football Clinic conducted by Real Madrid coaches because they learned new skills and trained with professional football gear. They’re used to playing with makeshift equipment, using tennis balls and playing barefoot,” he added.
Agustin Villarama, AVP for Marketing, YKK Philippines was elated about the outcome of the clinics, the second time that YKK Asia Holdings PTE LTD and YKK Philippines have brought the Real Madrid Foundation coaches to the Philippines to teach football to underprivileged kids.
"After two days of clinics, we are happy to see that the kids are happy. We can see that these camps will produce positive effects for them in the future. Sports is a good tool to give a chance for these less fortunate kids," said Villarama.
Real Madrid Foundation coaches Pablo Gomez Revenga, Santiago Sanchez Martin and Hector Vicente were assisted by 30 local coaches who shared and demonstrated world-class training methodologies and training techniques throughout the sessions.
The Real Madrid Foundation coaches also promoted values through sports and education, teaching the kids about commitment, responsibility and teamwork, all while having fun.
"The coaches were very passionate about the country and about the kids that they taught football to. They also enjoyed themselves throughout. That’s how much they love football,” Villarama added.
All participants in the kids clinic received a full set of YKK/Real Madrid Foundation football kits, which include football boots, cap and socks. Everyone received a certificate at the end of the session. The Most Valuable Participants in the morning and afternoon sessions received Real Madrid t-shirts and bags.
K-Pop’s hottest idols tour the Philippines on a wild 48-hour gastronomic frenzy
K-Pop’s hottest idols tour the Philippines on a wild 48-hour gastronomic frenzy
K-Pop’s hottest idols tour the Philippines on a wild 48-hour gastronomic frenzy
K-Pop’s hottest idols tour the Philippines on a wild 48-hour gastronomic frenzy
K-Pop’s hottest idols tour the Philippines on a wild 48-hour gastronomic frenzy
K-Pop’s hottest idols tour the Philippines on a wild 48-hour gastronomic frenzy
Asia’s craziest food contest returns to the Philippines as One Night Food Trip – International Edition enters its second season on tvN Asia. This time, K-pop heartthrobs Nichkhun of boy band 2PM and actor-host Alexander “Xander” Lee face off against celebrity cousins Danica Sotto-Pingris and Ciara Sotto in a culinary frenzy around the country. One Night Food Trip – International Edition will fly exclusively with Cebu Pacific for the entire second season.
Based on popular Korean food competition show One Night Food Trip, the international edition adds a twist by having K-pop celebrities travel to various Asian destination including the Philippines, Taiwan, South Korea, and Malaysia where they eat, play, and compete against local celebrities. Each team must complete missions involving exotic flavors and cultural attractions to earn stamps. The team that collects the most stamps within 48 hours takes home the Golden Passport.
In the Philippine segment of the show, Nichkhun and Xander jet-set together from Cebu to Pampanga, while celebrity chef Danica and singer-actress Ciara take a separate route from Coron to Legazpi for a unique experience of the country’s sights and delicacies. One of their stops is at luxury integrated resort City of Dreams Manila where they explore the Forbes five-star hotel, NÜWA, try out decadent dishes at the award-winning Crystal Dragon restaurant, and immerse in the DreamWorks-inspired interactive play space called DreamPlay.
The four-episode Philippine segment on Season 2 airs on 30 July (Monday) at 18:30 (GMT+8). It is in partnership with the Tourism Promotions Board, an attached agency of the Department of Tourism, that markets and promotes the Philippines domestically and internationally as a world-class tourism destination.
Aside from 2PM, Nichkhun is also a songwriter, actor and model, with television and film projects in South Korea and China. On the other hand, Xander Lee is a former member of the South Korean boy band U-KISS. His most recent projects include the lead role in a Philippine TV series “My Korean Jagiya,” opposite Heart Evangelista.
From the Philippines, Danica Sotto-Pingris is a television host and celebrity chef, with a degree in Culinary Arts and Technology Management from the Center for Culinary Arts Manila. Her cousin, Ciara Sotto, is a television host, singer, actress and expert pole dancer. She regularly teaches pole dancing classes in Manila.
Cebu Pacific, the official carrier of One Night Food Trip – International Edition 2, has the widest network within the Philippines with 37 domestic destinations, which made traveling and shooting from one island to another easier with seamless inter-island connections, sparing the hosts and crew from flying to bigger airport hubs just to move across the Philippines. Aside from a direct flight between Manila and Incheon, Cebu Pacific also flies directly from Incheon to Cebu, making it easier to get to popular beach destinations like Mactan Island or Bohol, or connect to 26 international destinations that span the Middle East, Asia, Australia and the United States (Guam).
One Night Food Trip – International Edition debuted in 2017 on tvN in Asia with sister-and-brother K-pop idols, Sandara “Dara” Park and Thunder pairing against TV host Grace Lee and radio DJ Sam YG for the Philippine segment.
One Night Food Trip – International Edition will premiere exclusively on tvN on 30 July (Monday) at 18:30 (GMT+8). tvN is available in Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Myanmar and Sri Lanka, with subtitles in English, Chinese, Bahasa Malaysia, Bahasa Indonesia and Thai.
Follow One Night Food Trip – International Edition Season 2 on social media with hashtags #OneNightFoodTripIntl2, #ONFTIntl2, #CEBTravels and #tvNAsia.
Learn more about tvN on Facebook @Ch.tvNAsia, Instagram @tvNAsia, and Twitter @tvN_Asia. tvN, where fun takes off!
#Official Airline Partner: Cebu Pacific The show is supported by: Tourism Promotions Board Philippines City of Dreams, Manila
Vivo Philippines’ VP for Sales Ms. Hazel Bascon gave her welcome message during the Vivo X21 launch.Global smartphone brand Vivo has unlocked the future of mobile technology in the Philippines as it introduced a new flagship, the X21 with the pioneering In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology, at its launch in Okada Manila on June 21.
The event, held in the Grand Ballroom of the picturesque oceanfront integrated resort, was well-attended by media partners and other guests despite the heavy rain.
Vivo Philippines Vice President for Sales Ms. Hazel Bascon during her opening remarks highlighted the global smartphone brand’s dedication to innovation.
“What is about to unfold before you is the reveal of the world’s first smartphone to feature an In-Display Fingerprint Scanner housed in a beautifully-designed all-glass build, a smartphone that is truly exceptional in more ways than one,” she said.
Vivo Philippines representatives Mr. Patrick Villareal and Ms. Jomarie Morales then went up on stage to explain each of the specs of the Vivo X21. The pair discussed how the In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology as well as the other features such as the AI Face Access, front and rear cameras with all-pixel dual-core sensor on the X21 work.
partners got the lowdown on the X21 straight from Vivo representatives.
Sharing tech expertise
During the launch, Vivo also invited on stage some of the respected industry experts to discuss the X21. They are Mr. Louie Diangson of Yugatech, Mr. Daniel Moral of GadgetMatch, Mr. Mark Milan Macanas of TechPinas, Mr. Giancarlo Viterbo of GadgetPilipinas, Mr. Peter Jan Icogo of Gizguide, Mr. Jamie Inocian of Unbox, and Ms. Alora Uy Guerrero of Revu.
Mr. Diangson discussed the In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology and the AI Face Access of X21. Mr. Morial then explained how efficient the X21’s AI photography.
On the other hand, Mr. Macanas talked about Vivo X21’s front camera, specifically its AI Face Beauty. Mr. Viterbo, moreover, shared how Vivo X21’s AI Game Mode keep interruptions at bay while playing PUBG Mobile and other games.
Tech experts shared their thoughts on the Vivo X21.
Vivo X21’s chipset, Qualcomm Snapdragon 660AIE, is the most powerful in the Philippines to date, Mr. Icogo confirmed. Meanwhile, Mr. Inocian focused on Vivo X21’s 6.28-inch + FullView™ Display.
Ms. Guerrero, finally, highlighted why Vivo X21 is one of the most advanced phones when it comes to audio playback.
Exciting partnerships
Vivo Philippines newest partner is Shopee Philippines.
Vivo also announced its partnerships with Shopee Philippines and Akulaku. Ms. Bascon and Brand Director Ms. Annie Lim from Vivo Philippines exchanged tokens with the representatives from Shopee Philippines, Ms. Jane Lim, and from Akulaku, Mr. Sean Duxiang.
Shopee Philippines is an online shopping mall. Through the new partnership, Vivo has put up its official online store on Shopee Philippines.
Vivo Philippines’ executives welcomed Akulaku as its newest online partner.
Akulaku, meanwhile, is an online installing shopping mall that also provides financial services in Southeast Asian countries. Vivo smartphones can now be bought online installment payment options on Akulaku.
Exhilarating FIFA fever
Vivo, as the Official Smartphone Sponsor, of the FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 brought the football fever to the launch of X21. To get a glimpse of all the excitement in Russia, Vivo displayed some FIFA merchandise at the lobby.
During the presentation of the X21, Vivo mascots also showed the crowd how to do the #PassTheSwag FIFA dance. Vivo Philippines endorsers Vern and Verniece Enciso, Chie Filomeno, Maris Racal, and TJ Monterde then strutted the new flagship with a Vivo FIFA ball on their other hand while they proudly sport their favorite FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 team jersey.
Vern was wearing the jersey of the FIFA World Cup 2014 champs Germany while her sister Verniece was clad in a jersey of Spain, the FIFA World Cup 2010 victors Chienna and Maris, meanwhile, were proudly wearing the jersey of Brazil, the five-time FIFA World Cup title holders.
TJ, on the other hand, expressed his support for the national team of football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal.
Moreover, the Vivo Philippines team including Ms. Bascon, Mr. Villareal, Ms. Morales, as well as Brand Director Ms. Annie Lim were also bitten by the FIFA fever in their football-inspired garb.
Exquisite #OOTDs
The Vivo Philippines endorsers also took cues from the new X21 for their second look for the night.
The Vivo X21 has ditched the metal body for a new 3D glass back cover. The design was inspired by Iceland’s Wake Black Beach, a rapidly cooling lava granule that is deep and dark yet free of impurities.
Vern and Verniece proved that they are young fashion icons in their Patty Ang creations.
Chienna and Maris, meanwhile, showed off that simplicity is the key to achieving elegance.
Asia’s Pop Sweetheart Julie Anne San Jose looked every inch a star during the Vivo X21 launch.
Julie Anne San Jose who performed the closing number for the night looked like a total performer in her sparkly ensemble.
Meanwhile, the unstoppable Darren Espanto entertained the crowd with his energetic performance.
Darren Espanto who had a mini-concert at the launch with her four-song set and Mccoy de Leon who made sure he would be part of the event despite the rains looked dashing and sleek in their tailored outfits.
Vivo endorsers and executives pose for photos at the launch of the pioneering X21.Ms. Bascon also revealed the price of Vivo X21 towards the end of the program.
Ms. Hazel Bascon announced that the Vivo X21 would be available at select stores starting June 22.
The Vivo X21 is retailed for Php29,999 in authorized shops nationwide. The list of participating stores can be found here: http://vivoglobal.ph/x21_stores/.
It’s time to test your limits and build your strength as Filinvest City, the premiere lifestyle destination in the Metro South, once again plays host to the Endurance Weekend on July 7 to 8 at the Pacific Rim, Filinvest City.
Now on its sixth year, participants can look forward to a bigger and more exciting set of bike courses. Bikers can opt to go solo or with a team and choose from a category of 24-Hour Solo (Elite), 24-Hour Team, 12-Hour Solo (Age Category), 12-Hour Team, 6-Hour Solo (Elite), and 6-Hour Solo (Age Category).
“We are very excited to host our sixth Endurance Weekend following the success of the previous editions,” says Filinvest Alabang Inc.’s vice president for townships Don Ubaldo. “This sporting event is another opportunity for us to tap into the biking community and showcase Filinvest City as a garden city that promotes a healthy and active lifestyle.”
To register, aspiring participants may log onto https://reg.goorahna.com/#/event/endurance-weekend-2018. Online registration to the Endurance Weekend 2018 is open until July 4, 2018.
So get your biking gears ready and prepare for a fun race experience with thrilling bike trails and tree-canopied road networks only at Filinvest City.
For more information, visit Filinvest City’s official Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/FilinvestCityOFFICIAL/.
Teleperformance and Lazada partnership(L-R) Teleperformance Philippines Vice President for Recruitment George Dy and Managing Director Travis Coates formalize corporate alliance with Lazada E-Services Philippines Chief Marketing Officer Tristan de Belloy and Vice President for Offline Marketing Mila Jimenez
Applicants looking to build a professional career in customer experience management can also be eligible for special rewards from industry leader Teleperformance Philippines. The company recently signed a Memorandum of Agreement with online shopping platform Lazada to implement a rewards program wherein successful applicants get exclusive Lazada shopping vouchers they can use for their personal purchases.
The six-month-long promotion dubbed “Apply to Shop” is the first of its kind in the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry as it partners the worldwide leader in outsourced omnichannel customer experience management with Southeast Asia’s number one online shopping and selling destination. It is an alliance that ultimately benefits the applicants who are doubly rewarded with great career prospects and exciting shopping privileges.
“We are always looking for innovative ways to deliver excellent customer experiences. As a people company, we regard our applicants and employees as our customers and we want them to feel that they are valued and celebrated at Teleperformance,” said Travis Coates, Managing Director of Teleperformance Philippines.
This promotion is just one of the many fresh initiatives that Teleperformance has been introducing to the market in its bid to attract quality talent that the company constantly needs for its growing business in the Philippines. This maverick spirit is one of the reasons that the company has recently been certified as a Great Place to Work® — the first organization in the country to achieve certification from global research and consulting firm Great Place to Work® Institute.
“Applicants are seeking to belong to a company that is strong and stable, offers growth opportunities, provides a safe and inclusive workplace, and of course, still evokes a sense of fun where they can enjoy coming to work every day. That is what campaigns like ‘Apply to Shop’ demonstrate – that we understand what people enjoy and we share that enjoyment with them,” said Coates. “Lazada is happy to enter into this partnership with Teleperformance Philippines to help provide rewarding experiences for their new hires and current employees. With our extensive selection of international and local brands, they will also find exciting products that are available exclusively on Lazada. We look forward to launching even more projects with Teleperformance in the future,” said Tristan de Belloy, Chief Marketing Officer of Lazada E-Services Philippines.
Teleperformance invites career seekers to explore the exciting employment opportunities at Teleperformance. For more information on the company and the “Apply to Shop” promo, visit www.facebook.com/teleperformance.philippines. Applicants from across the Philippines can also call #8353 (#TELE) any time on any day from any network, either landline or mobile.
GrandChase-Dimensional Chaser will be on Mobile soon! Highlighting the Assembly was the presence and presentation of KOG Inc. Director, Rafael HS Noh, who talked about the Real-Time Strategy Action RPG GrandChase-Dimensional Chaser>, the globally renowned Korean game, which started pre-registration on June 13, 2018.
The gameplay of the ‘GrandChase-Dimensional Chaser’ was finally revealed and was experienced by those who were at the Assembly. Media, Bloggers, Influencer and players were given the chance to be the first to try out GrandChase-Dimensional Chaser through the experiential booths provided.
The Assembly’s surroundings was truly a GrandChase experience, not only through playing the game, but also through the Photo Wall, Photo Booth, life-sized Character Standees, Cosplayers, Raffle Prizes and Specially unique giveaways present during the occasion.
GrandChase-Dimensional Chaser has all the elements of the original GrandChase plus new and exciting features. It includes an exciting combat system wherein players can attack numerous enemies with a simple tap and drag operation, a strategic team combo battle system up to a team of four members, directional skills and various sequence combo control makes this game action packed and intuitive. The background music “Hope” (BGM) and the original characters of GrandChase will makes users nostalgic. In addition, there are new 60 characters, new and enormous storyline for mobile version.
The GrandChase–Dimensional Chaser Dev team said,
“We are very pleased to announce that the official sequel of GrandChase in Mobile will be released to our dedicated Filipino fans who have nostalgic memories of the original GrandChase.”
“It is not just about memories, but this is a game filled with new experiences and fun for new players as well. You’ll be able to experience the unique and familiar charm of GrandChase while embarking on new and fresh adventures.”
In cooperation with ELITE GAMES (KOG’s Philippines Publishing Partner), KOG will be releasing the game soon in the Philippines.
