In celebration of International Women’s Day, AXA donated USD5,000 to Save the Children Philippines as part of its pledge in a recent social media promotion that encouraged people to show their support and take part in the worldwide Break the Bias campaign. Save the Children, the world’s leading independent children’s organization has been working in the Philippines for over four decades and is dedicated to helping children.

The promo also highlights AXA‘s partnership with Filipino-Japanese professional golfer and 2021 US Women’s Open champion Yuka Saso, who resonates with the brand’s “Know You Can” message, which underscores the brand’s continuing support for women in sports. This is rooted in the understanding that confidence is essential for people to achieve their goals.

Participants of the contest were encouraged to post a symbolic #BreakTheBias image with the hashtags #YukaSasoforSavetheChildrenPH and #BreakTheBiasWithAXA.

The“Break the Bias” campaign is part of AXA’s commitment to embrace equality and inclusion in the workplace and beyond. Photo shows AXA Marketing Communications DirectorLaura Del Rosario(left) and Save the Children Senior Manager for Corporate Partnerships Natalia Tabal.

Easter Sunday is about celebrating hope and rebirth. And for this special weekend, Lumina Homes is inviting everyone for the Grand Open House of Lumina Pandi, Lumina Tanza, Lumina Iloilo, and Lumina Tagum on April 17.

Dubbed “Hop, Hop, Hooray!”, the event will feature the residents’ much-awaited Egg-stravagant Easter Egg Decorating Contest and highlight specific home enhancements in the four Lumina sites. 

The simultaneous events will begin at 9 a.m., starting with registration and gathering of decorated giant Easter eggs from homeowners and sellers.

At 10 a.m., all the decorated Easter eggs will be displayed as the live voting commences until the announcement of winners at 10:30 a.m. This then signals the presentation and discussion about the new house enhancements of Lumina Homes:

 

For Luzon - Baliuag, Pandi

Angelique Townhouse Inner and End Units:

• Ceiling

• Room Partition

 

For Luzon - Tanza 

Adriana End Unit Enhancements:

• Front Fence

• Side Fence

• Rear Fence

• Rear Concreting

• Front Concreting

• Side Grassing

 

Adriana Inner Unit Enhancements:

• Front Fence

• Rear Fence

• Rear Concreting

• Front Concreting

 

For Visayas - Iloilo

Angeli Townhouse Enhancements:

• Ground Floor Tiles

• 2nd Floor Vinyl

 

For Mindanao - Tagum

Angeli Townhouse Enhancements:

• Ground Floor Tiles

• 2nd Floor Vinyl

• Ceiling

• Room Partition

• Interior Painting (Ceiling and Wall)

 

The Open house will continue until 5 p.m.   

 

How to join the Easter Egg Decorating Contest

The competition is open to sellers and homeowners of Lumina Homes. Participants should contact Lumina’s Marketing Department and only who confirm their participation will be allowed to submit their entries.

Contact the Sales and Marketing Department to confirm your participation.

• Lumina Pandi: (0999) 887 3146 / (0917) 831 8339

• Lumina Tanza: (0920) 371 8367 / (0999) 492 5545

• Lumina Iloilo: (0998) 960 7094

• Lumina Tagum: (0917) 849 3315 / (0999) 222 6040

• Lumina Butuan: (0998) 960 7103 / (0917) 512 0512

Create and decorate your giant Easter egg. Minimum height of 3ft.

Each participant should create and decorate a giant easter egg and bring it on-site on Easter Sunday for live display and voting.

 

The 1st-prize shall take home P3,000; P2,000 for 2nd place; and P1,000 for 3rd place!  

For more information, follow @luminahomesofficial or visit www.lumina.com.ph. 

 

When trying to get through the hustle and bustle of everyday life, efficiency is key - and this extends to the gadgets we use. We’re always on the lookout for that all-in-one device that can help us check off all the tasks in our to-do list, while also leaving ourselves room to relax after a long day. And the biggest draw of all, we want a device that fits right into our budget.

Global smart device brand OPPO recently released the newest addition to the bestselling A Series line, the OPPO A76. More than just pretty to look at, the OPPO A76 is the epitome of bang for your buck. Here are five reasons why:

Effortless Performance for maximum efficiency

Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, the A76 is purposely built for your optimized gaming, extended multimedia play, and smooth streaming—all day, every day. Its RAM Expansion Technology helps free up internal storage for faster performance, by minimizing the running load and compressing rarely used apps. With 6GB + 128GB, the A76 can support up to 1TB microSD to give you more room for apps, photos, and videos.

Smooth and easy user experience

With Color OS11.1, the entire A76 experience is effortless and efficient with fluidity. Useful features, such as Bullet Screen Message, FlexDrop, and Three-finger Translate with Google Lens, can make work a breeze. It also features System Booster to ensure comprehensive smoothness for the phone, and Link Boost 2.0 which allows users to always connect intelligently and enjoy low latency, high-speed internet.

Efficient Battery for the efficient you

Talking about its battery, the OPPO A76’s 5000mAh battery accompanied with 33W SUPERVOOC charging is the standard. No need to worry about exhausting the battery use as the OPPO A76 is now more efficient with features such as Super Power Saving Mode, Super Nighttime Standby, and Optimized Night Charging, so you can game all day with ease.

Optimized Imaging with the camera features you deserve

Beyond performance and battery life, what we always look for in a smartphone is the camera. With 8MP ultra-clear selfie camera, 13MP dual rear camera, and 2MP Portrait Bokeh cam for highlighted subjects with natural-looking background blur, the OPPO A76 can take eye-catching content for days. You can also take advantage of ​​360° Fill Light which gives you ultra-clear selfies in dim environments, and HDR which allows you to take clear and natural portraits in any lighting condition.

Slim, Stylish, and Strong

Made with the signature OPPO Glow Design, the A76 comes in Glowing Black and Glowing Blue, a chic pairing for any OOTD. With a smooth-to-touch feel, the smartphone also features protection from dust, dirt and fingerprints, and pressure, so you don’t have to worry about aesthetics.

Make the effortlessly efficient choice with the OPPO A76! Retailing at Php11,999, visit OPPO Brand Stores and partner dealers nationwide, as well as e-commerce sites Shopee and Lazada, to buy today!

To know more about the latest OPPO A76, visit the OPPO Flagship Store at Lazada and Shopee, the OPPO Philippines’ official website at www.oppo.com.ph, or its official Facebook page at OPPO Philippines.

The continued unrest of the Taal Volcano forced over 1,000 Filipino families to evacuate to nearby communities in Batangas last March. With Alert Level 3 still in place, these families continue to spend their days in evacuation centers across the region.

As part of its commitment to better the lives of the underserved, Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, partnered with several brands and charity organizations to provide aid for Taal evacuees. 

Shopee Philippines Director Martin Yu said, “As we remain steadfast in our commitment to be a force for good, especially in times when Filipinos need it the most, Shopee will work closely with our partners to help provide immediate relief to the evacuees. Our thoughts are with those affected and we hope that the situation in Taal will recover soon for these families to be able to return to their homes.”

Together with Shopee, partner brands such as Universal Robina Corporation, Colgate, and Monde Nissin, donated essentials such as drinking water and food items to affected residents. Through the help of its Shopee Xpress fleet and volunteers, Shopee transported and coursed donations through the ABS-CBN Foundation for the latter’s ongoing on-ground efforts. 

These Shopee Xpress volunteers also helped collate and distribute potable water donated by the Luzon Clean Water Development to evacuation centers in Batangas.

Shopee also invites users to donate to those affected by the taal eruption and other emergencies through its partner charities found on the app. 

Users simply need to:

  1. Head to the Shopee app homepage

  2. Click Load, Bills, and Travel

  3. Click E-vouchers 

  4. Click Charity

  5. Choose and purchase the e-voucher of their preferred charity

Users can also contribute to the ABS-CBN Foundation’s on-ground efforts through Shopee’s Scan-to-donate feature. Just scan ABS-CBN Foundation’s QR code, choose the donation amount, and donate via ShopeePay.

Download the Shopee app via the App Store and the Google Play store today. 

 Topping the list are new toys from Batman and Barbie that have brought happiness to kids for many generations. This summer, the incredibly detailed McFarlane DC Comics Multiverse Batman Figure and Barbie’s Color Reveal Mermaid sets will be delightful additions to their collection.

Toys that allow kids to discover outdoor fun come next. With eased restrictions, this is the best time for kids to enjoy and explore the great outdoors. They make a splash in your own backyard with cool inflatable pools, floaters and bubble blasters. Create your own exciting water adventure with a Giant rectangular pool or Waterslide with Gator sprinkler pool.

 Or they can have a blast biking around the neighborhood or in the park. There are Disney-inspired bikes, foldable e-Scooters, and protection sets for active kids on the go; as well as motorized Motor Trucks and Go Karts by Rux and Segway. These will make your kids love cycling and electronic mobility as they explore the outdoors.

Rounding up the list are portable playsets from Frozen and Barbie; and Play-Doh sets where kids can explore their creative side.

Check out the Toy Kingdom’s Hooray for Play Collection in-store at SM City Marilao, and Toy Kingdom Express outlets in SM City San Jose del Monte and SM City Baliwag located inside The SM Store or on their website at www.toykingdom.com.ph and order now thru their Call to Deliver services at 0917.5578797 and have a personal shopper assist you.

The visuals send a strong message to all the voters of the upcoming 2022 elections

The UE Jam Sessions are taking a stand for responsible voting.

The inspiring anthem “PINTO,” which encourages the youth to support candidates who are advocating for progress and genuine reform, is re-released with a music video directed by Vivian Tricia Rabano, a 16-year-old UE student.

The MV stars UE Teatro Silangan actors and actresses, and artists from UE Himig Silangan and Music Aficionados.

The visual treatment, according to a statement released by the music organization, portrays “true-to-life scenarios that will be able to wake up the audience's senses to vote wisely for the upcoming 2022 elections.”

“We’re trying to send a strong message to all the voters coming from the young generation to vote for the good of their future,” says 12 Stone Records’ Tommy Tanchanco. “While some of the participants in this campaign are 13-17 year old students, they’re also well aware that their future is at stake in this electoral process. In their own little way, they want to make their voices heard, and appeal to our fellow countrymen to elect pro-people candidates with a compelling track record.”

“PINTO” was released late last year on all digital music platforms worldwide, with promising newcomers COSINE, Shareena, and Autumn Tandog as part of the initial lineup interpreting the material.

Written from the perspective of someone convincing the youth to take complete ownership of their destiny and elect someone who cares about welfare of its people, the song is one of the several music projects spearheaded by UE Jam Sessions, with 12 Stone Records’ Tommy Tanchanco and SSG President Nexie Joy Salvador serving as Executive Producers.

Watch the music video here.