Bountiful deals for a prosperous year!

Bountiful deals for a prosperous year!

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Lazada.com.ph joins this year’s Chinese New Year festivities with a big sale happening from February 13 to 16, 2018, with discounts up to 85% off. Here are top deals to fetch this year of the earth dog:

Style in Full Bloom

New Year means new you!  Now is the best time to buy your beauty and travel essentials online. Stay fresh and pretty by getting yourself a L’Oreal Paris Pure Clay Mask for only Php 319.20 and a Nyx Liquid Suede Cream Lipstick on flash sale at Php 230. Plan your future travels in style by getting a Jansport backpack at Php 1,450 which comes in various designs such as white leopard, vintage vacation, and sweet nectar.

Bountiful than Ever

Prepare for your Chinese New Year celebration at home. Enjoy listening to your new year playlist with the JBL Clip 2 Portable Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker at Php 2,199. Get yourself a Sony DSC-W800 Digital Camera at Php 3,999 to capture every moment of the celebration. Celebrations aren’t also complete without the feast. The Demotech Wide Electric Grill Tray at Php 899 is a must-buy for all your grilling needs.

Creating good feng shui is now easier! Shop for items you usually get from Chinatown like incense, lucky charms, feng shui lucky cat, golden wealth pot, red money tree and banguas, and have them delivered straight at your doorstep. Customers also enjoy free delivery for all Metro Manila orders.

This 2018, Lazada has also revamped both its website and mobile app to give customers a better shopping experience. So, what’s new? Customers now get to see products, brands, categories, and bundles personalized according to their preferences and shopping interests. The new shopping platform also provides an unlimited scrolling experience allowing customers to enjoy browsing Lazada’s top deals as if they were on social media.

More Discounts

Additional discounts are up for grabs thanks to RCBC and PayMaya. Customers who use their RCBC savings MyDebit Mastercard get a Php 200 discount during the Chinese New Year Sale for a minimum purchase of Php 1,500.

PayMaya users get 15% off (maximum discount of Php 200) whenever they use the code PAYMAYAFEB for a minimum purchase of Php 1,000 until February 25.

It is just the start of a prosperous year with Lazada! More deals, brands and special offers are up for grabs this year of the dog. Visit www.lazada.com.ph or download the Lazada mobile app for free.

About Lazada Group

Lazada square logoLaunched in 2012, Lazada is the number one online shopping and selling destination in Southeast Asia – present in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.

As the pioneer of the eCommerce ecosystem in Southeast Asia, Lazada helps more than 135,000 local and international sellers as well as 3,000 brands serving the 560 million consumers in the region through its marketplace platform, supported by a wide range of tailored marketing, data, and service solutions.

With over 210 million SKUs available, Lazada offers the widest range of products in categories ranging from consumer electronics to household goods, toys, fashion, sports equipment, and groceries.

Focused on delivering an excellent customer experience, it offers multiple payment methods including cash-on-delivery, comprehensive customer care and hassle-free returns through its own first and last mile delivery arm supported by more than 100 logistics partners. Lazada Group is majority owned by Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA).

Strong and sexy with Century Tuna

Strong and sexy with Century Tuna

This summer 2018, strong and sexy will know no age as Century Tuna, the country’s number one tuna, ups the ante, raises the stakes, and pushes the envelope once more as it launches the Century Tuna Superbods Ageless 2018 — the most awaited and  most exciting summer event that spotlights health and fitness for men and women of any age!

The hunt for the fittest and healthiest men and women all over our islands returns to break the norms of what our bodies can do.

Whatever the age, there should be no limits, no boundaries, in what you can achieve in order to be fit and healthy, especially with Century Tuna!

For the first time ever in this most awaited bi-annual event, the Century Tuna Superbods Ageless 2018 search features two exciting categories with 36 finalists: 20 finalists in the 18-37 years old category and 16 finalists in the 38-50 years old category.

Yes, you read it right!  This year’s Superbods search, truly summer’s hottest event, will now also welcome ageless participants in its bid to prove that, indeed, you can still be fit, sexy, and beautiful regardless of age.

“This year’s Superbods search revolves around the theme of ageless,” says Greg Banzon, general manager of Century Pacific Food, Inc.

“This time around, we want to put forth the message that age should not be a hindrance to staying fit and healthy, and that we should never stop in our pursuit of physical fitness and wellness. That’s why we added a totally new category for those 38-50 years old.”

Making their presence felt and serving as the ultimate ageless fitspirations are Alice Dixon, Ina Raymundo, and Sunshine Cruz, Century Tuna’s Power Women, who previously appeared in the all-new ‘Red’ TVC that highlights their ravishing bodies and gorgeous looks despite their age. Joining them are the Yummy bodies of Century — Gerald Anderson, Matteo Guidicelli, and Paulo Avelino.

The Century Tuna Superbods Ageless 2018 kicks off with the nationwide go-sees on February 11, 18, 24, and 25 in Davao City, Cebu, and Manila, respectively. These will be followed by a slate of exhilarating activities that are sure to add spice and delight to the search!

There’s the VIP Night to be hosted by Mond Gutierrez and Gelli Victor; the Ultimate Challenge that will test the finalists’ mental and physical health to be held at the Inflatable Island, Subic; the Superbods Weekend including the fun Underpants Run in Filinvest; the Zalora Fashion Show, which culminates in the Finals Night on April 12, 2018 at the Cove, Okada Manila.

Up for grabs are a whopping 500,000 pesos each for 4 winners, a chance to have a training contract with Star Magic this year, and a chance to win a Chevrolet Trax!

Also at stake are special awards including:

  • Stylish Superbod of the night
  • People’s Choice
  • Best in Congeniality
  • Superbods Photogenic
  • Runway Superbod of the night
  • Superbod Beach Bod
  • and Superbods Challenge Winner

Casting Call for Century Tuna Superbods 2018-02-05

The Century Tuna Superbods is the hottest event of the summer with over 2 Million prizes at stake. This year, Century Tuna goes Ageless, there will now be two age categories:

  • Category 1 – The Superbods (18-37 years old)
  • Category 2 – The Ageless (38-50 years old)

One male and female for each category will be declared this year’s Superbods and Century Tuna’s next image models, winning Php500,000 each plus other exciting perks.

Are you healthy? Are you sexy? Are you a Superbod? Be part of CENTURY TUNA SUPERBODS AGELESS 2018!

Qualifications:

  1. Open to male and female with Filipino Heritage.
  2. Age limit: 18 to 37 years old (Superbods) and 38 to 50 years old (Ageless).
  3. Height requirement: Must be at least 5’7” for Men and 5’4” for Women (and or above).
  4. Physically fit.
  5. Pleasing personality.
  6. No prior endorsements from any competing brand.
  7. PARTICIPANTS MUST RESIDE IN THE PHILIPPINES FROM FEBRUARY 2018 UNTIL APRIL 2019.
  8. No prior record of public misdemeanour.
  9. Must be available on the following dates:
    1. February 25, 2018 – Final Callback
    2. March 3, 2018 – Grooming of the Finalists
    3. March 4, 2018 – Workshop
    4. March 5, 2018 – Photoshoot
    5. March 15, 2018 – Press Launch
    6. March 19, 2018 – Superbods Ageless Ultimate Challenge
    7. April 2, 2018 – Zalora Fitting
    8. April 7, 2018 – Zalora Fashion Show
    9. April 8, 2018 – Superbods Day (Marathon and Fitness Party)
    10. April 10 to 11, 2018 – Offsite Rehearsals for Finals Night
    11. April 12, 2018 – Finals Night

Requirements:

  1. Birth Certificate
  2. Most recent photo (1 Head Shot and 1 Full Body)
  3. Three (3) pcs. of Century Tuna Label
  4. Filled-up application form
  5. Swimwear (two-piece for female and board shorts for male)

Go See Schedules:

  • February 11, 2018 – SEDA Hotel, Davao City (10 am – 5 pm)
  • February 17, 2018 – Gold’s Gym, Ayala Center Cebu
  • February 18 and 24, 2018 – Manila (venue to follow)

For inquiries and registration, feel free to contact Apple Marabe-Cuenca at 0917-702-1894.

“Whether you’re in your fittest best at 20 or still in your peak at 40, we want to prove that age is just a number,” Gela Pecson, Century Tuna marketing manager relates. “Which is why, this year, we’re encouraging and motivating everyone, especially those in the ageless bracket, to take part and prove to others that nothing is impossible if you set your mind and heart into it.”

Paulo Avelino, Alice Dixon, Gerald Anderson, Ina Raymundo, Sunshine Cruz, and Matteo Guidicelli for Century Tuna Superbods Ageless

Paulo Avelino, Alice Dixon, Gerald Anderson, Ina Raymundo, Sunshine Cruz, and Matteo Guidicelli for Century Tuna Superbods Ageless

So go ahead, conquer yourself! Show them what you got in the Century Tuna Superbods Ageless 2018.

Century Tuna Superbods Ageless 2018 is made possible by:

  • Cove Manila
  • Philipps
  • Indesit
  • Mabe
  • Tanduay Distillers, Inc.,
  • Zalora
  • and Chevrolet

For more details, updates on events, and registration visit Century Tuna Superbods on Facebook: www.facebook.com/centurytuna.

Brilliant Valentine’s Day surprise with MyDiamond

Brilliant Valentine’s Day surprise with MyDiamond

The season of love is here! Raise the bar this Valentine’s Day and surprise her with something that symbolizes your everlasting love. Give her the perfect gift from MyDiamond, exquisite and elegantly designed jewelry creations that will surely melt her heart.

MyDiamond Rosita earrings and pendant

MyDiamond Rosita stud earrings and pendant

Surprise her with an elegant 14k white gold Rosita pendant with 9 pieces 0.15 carat diamonds and diamond bail with 10pcs 0.02 carat diamonds or 14k white gold Rosita Stud earrings with 18 pieces 0.5 carat diamonds.

Make her shine even brighter with larger and bolder pieces such as the 14k white gold multi way heart pendant with 3 pieces 0.37 carat diamonds  and 24 pieces 0.18 carat diamonds or a pair of 18k white gold heart stud earrings with 50 pieces 0.29 carat diamonds and 0.87 carat diamonds.

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MyDiamond Heart stud earrings and multi-way heart pendant

Dazzle her with your romantic Valentine’s Day surprises and make this year’s celebration even more memorable with MyDiamond.

Visit MyDiamond concept stores at:

  • Ayala Fairview Terraces
  • Festival Supermall
  • Gateway Mall
  • Glorietta 4
  • Greenbelt 3
  • Lucky Chinatown Mall
  • Robinsons Place Manila
  • Shangri-La Plaza Mall
  • SM Aura Premier
  • SM Lanang Premier Davao
  • SM Mall of Asia
  • SM Megamall
Ridesharing promo codes for February 2018

Ridesharing promo codes for February 2018

February 2018 and it is the month of hearts.  Why drive when you can share a ride with your friends or with strangers?

Grab promo codes

Grabcar

Promo code: GRABWE880

  • P80 discount on four (4) GRAB rides from February 24 to 25, 2018 only
  • Can be used with grabcar, grabshare, grabcar (6 seater) grabcar+ premium
  • Limited daily redemptions only

Promo code: GRAB50

  • P50 discount on five (5) GRAB rides from February 19 to 23, 2018 only
  • P50 discount on five (5) GRAB rides from February 12 to 15, 2018 from 8am to 5pm only
  • Can be used with grabcar, grabshare, grabcar (6 seater) grabcar+ premium
  • Limited daily redemptions only

Promo code: GRAB200

  • P50 discount on four (4) GRAB rides from February 08 to 09, 2018 only
  • Can be used with grabcar, grabshare, grabcar (6 seater) grabcar+ premium
  • Limited daily redemptions only

Promo code: GRABW640

  • P40 discount on five (5) GRAB rides from February 05 to 09, 2018 only
  • Available daily from 9am to 4pm
  • Can be used with grabcar, grabshare, grabcar (6 seater) grabcar+ premium
  • Limited daily redemptions only
Local emerging e-commerce talent sent to  indo e-commerce Workshop

Local emerging e-commerce talent sent to indo e-commerce Workshop

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(L to R) The Laz Mark winners pose with Astrid Puspitasari (Lazada Indonesia PR Lead), Florian Holm (Lazada Indonesia Co-CEO), Jio Zorrilla (Lazada Philippines PR Lead) and Andri Parulian (Lazada Indonesia PR Manager) after an insightful ecommerce workshop in Lazada Headquarters, Indonesia

E-commerce talents take their selfie during the tour

E-commerce talents take their selfie during the tour

The following day, the students were immersed in Jakarta’s rich history. The students learned and appreciated how religion, the arts, culture, and government shaped what Indonesia is today by visiting key areas such as the National Monument, Istiqlal Great Mosque, and Fatahillah Square among others.

Following the success of the first batch of The Laz Mark, Lazada is set to hold the seminar and competition again in time for its birthday sale in April.

About Lazada Group

Lazada square logoLaunched in 2012, Lazada is the number one online shopping and selling destination in Southeast Asia – present in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. As the pioneer of the eCommerce ecosystem in Southeast Asia, Lazada helps more than 135,000 local and international sellers as well as 3,000 brands serving the 560 million consumers in the region through its marketplace platform, supported by a wide range of tailored marketing, data, and service solutions.

With over 210 million SKUs available, Lazada offers the widest range of products in categories ranging from consumer electronics to household goods, toys, fashion, sports equipment, and groceries. Focused on delivering an excellent customer experience, it offers multiple payment methods including cash-on-delivery, comprehensive customer care and hassle-free returns through its own first and last mile delivery arm supported by more than 100 logistics partners. Lazada Group is majority owned by Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA).

Ever Bilena supports Binibining Pilipinas 2018

Ever Bilena supports Binibining Pilipinas 2018

The beauty of the Filipina will definitely shine with the all-out support from Ever Bilena, the country’s leading cosmetics brand Ever Bilena. CEO Dioceldo Sy assured Binibining Pilipinas Charities president Stella Marquez Araneta that all candidates will look their best throughout the pageant season.

The official makeup sponsor of 2018 Binibining Pilipinas beauty pageant, the Ever Bilena team will create picture-perfect looks for all 40 candidates for their pre-pageant events, charity visits and coronation night.

LG: Artificial intelligence will run more homes in 2018

LG: Artificial intelligence will run more homes in 2018

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has long been a hotly debated topic, with some pundits claiming that it poses a grave threat to humanity while others believe that AI systems can help humans improve productivity and conditions around them. For technology company LG Electronics (LG), AI is being harnessed to achieve the latter.

The recently concluded Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2018 in Las Vegas saw a smorgasbord of personal computing wearables, smartphones and home appliances. And LG, through its Open Partnership, Open Platform and Open Connectivity strategy, is an emerging leader in this exciting field.

The brand also showcased a diverse lineup of smart products that shows the world that LG is working to move technology forward while improving daily life for consumers worldwide in 2018 and beyond.

LG’s extensive portfolio of smart appliances comes with Google assistant capabilities. As of this writing, there are nearly 90 LG smart appliances that seek to deliver a simple yet future-ready connected smart home experience.

Some of the price competitive Wi-Fi connected home appliances in LG’s roster include: washing machines and dryers, refrigerators, ovens, dishwashers, vacuums and air purifiers, among others. With these appliances in the home, domestic life becomes an interactive and intuitive experience.

The beauty of the smart home lies in the hands-free operation of these appliances with the help of Google Assistant. Homeowners can now use simple voice commands on their phones to check the time remaining during wash cycles, for example, or turn off their range after cooking.

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Running a household with this technology is made simpler and more convenient for the on-the-go lifestyles of today. Setup is user-friendly and convenient with the free LG SmartThinQ app, which allows users to control the entire lineup of LG smart appliances.

While not all smart appliances will be available yet in the Philippines, there are those that already made its way to a number of Filipino homes, such as the LG InstaView Door-in-DoorTM (DID).

This smart refrigerator model allows users easy access to favorite food items by simply knocking on the mirrored glass panel twice. This innovation reduces cold air loss by up to 41%, making food stored in the refrigerator stay fresh longer.

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LG Instaview refrigerator

LG InstaView DID is also equipped with LG SmartThinQ. This allows users to set the refrigerator temperature, control HygieneFRESH+ and diagnose the refrigerator with a simple tap on the user’s smartphone.

But with further AI developments in the horizon, LG’s smart home appliances will be better equipped to predict the user’s needs. Its adaptive technology interprets usage habits and data to the point that LG smart appliances will know when to alert owners to order filter refills for the refrigerator or air purifier, as well as troubleshoot lint build-up in the dryer.

With these innovations, the future of artificial intelligence and smart homes indeed looks bright.

Experience LG’s innovative tech solutions here in the Philippines by visiting any LG authorized dealer.

LG V30+ Showing the stories of Marawi

LG V30+ Showing the stories of Marawi

As the violence settles down in Marawi, its denizens’ stories of struggle and personal tragedy are finally starting to come to light.

To authentically capture these stories, CNN Philippines, in partnership with Havas Media Ortega, traveled to ground zero of the conflict, where they were given an unprecedented 45 minutes to explore the war-torn region and get a firsthand glimpse at what happened to the once-bustling city center.

They were accompanied by Moro millennials from MARADECA, a local non-profit that had been sheltering refugees from the city. LG Electronics loaned out two units of its flagship smartphone, the V30+, given to the respondents so that they could capture a unique perspective on the ground.

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26-year-old Norliah Deron became a social media figure when she posted a collage of Marawi on her Facebook wall with the question, “Why were they killed?” Her post went viral; within an hour she got over a thousand friend requests. (Photos were taken with the LG V30+. This is a project in collaboration between Havas Ortega Group & CNN Philippines.)

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The area where Norliah’s house once stood was still considered a dangerous area by the military at the time of her visit to ground zero. She hadn’t seen her house since she left Marawi, and wanted to see what happened to it. She tells a story of how she used to gaze at a nearby basketball court from the third floor of her cousin’s house – she had a crush on a local boy who used to play there. Both her home and her cousin’s home, as well as the basketball court, are likely gone, but her memories remain. Today, though, she can still gaze across the beautiful lake, as she always has. (Photos were taken with the LG V30+. This is a project in collaboration between Havas Ortega Group & CNN Philippines.)

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Norliah taught the Christians in her group how to say the Shahada, in case ISIS militants stopped them in search of non-Muslims to kill. At one point, they were questioned by a militant who asked why a girl in their group was wearing her hijab incorrectly. Norliah quickly defused the situation by speaking calmly, and teaching the scared girl how to properly wear it. (Photos were taken with the LG V30+. This is a project in collaboration between Havas Ortega Group & CNN Philippines.)

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In the aftermath of the evacuation, a grieving Norliah was comforted by her colleagues, who said that she may have lost her valuables, but more important than anything else, she is still alive. (Photos were taken with the LG V30+. This is a project in collaboration between Havas Ortega Group & CNN Philippines.)

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One of the motivations for Norjanah Cosain’s quick escape was the fear that her brother would be recruited by the Mautes. In her haste, Norjanah’s mother-in-law even forgot her savings on her bed, consisting of some P20,000 in cash. All the while, she was using Facebook to stay in constant communication with her husband Najer Hadji Jalel, a MARADECA project staffer, who was out of the country at the time – ironically, for a disaster preparedness workshop. (Photos were taken with the LG V30+. This is a project in collaboration between Havas Ortega Group & CNN Philippines.)

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Since their escape, Norjanah and her family have been living in an empty lot owned by a wealthy landowner, who generously provided the land and also pays for the electricity. Norjanah reminisces about the home that she left behind, which she and her husband Najer had slowly been building up for the last two years – “ipon and patayo” as she put it. Shortly before the siege, Norjanah had even purchased a brand-new wardrobe and curtains, in preparation for Ramadan. All of these are gone now. (Photos were taken with the LG V30+. This is a project in collaboration between Havas Ortega Group & CNN Philippines.)

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Just like Norliah Deron, Norjanah grew agitated as she crossed the bridge to Marawi, pointing across the river, saying that her house was right there; she too wanted to jump off the bridge and swim to the other side, to see what remained. She, however, already knew the fate of their home -her Facebook group had shown her the smoldering remains of her house, burned by the Mautes and bombed by the military. (Photos were taken with the LG V30+. This is a project in collaboration between Havas Ortega Group & CNN Philippines.)

While CNN provided traditional news media coverage of the site, the Moro respondents, equipped with the V30+ and its high-end camera, gave a more deeply personal look. Norliah Deron, a young woman who lost her home in the siege, captured a beautiful photo of the lake near the city, across which she used to gaze as a child.

She also took selfies of her and fellow Moros whose lives were disrupted by the war, eyes red and stained with tears but still hopeful for the future. Norjanah Cosain, a millennial mother, and schoolteacher who evacuated her home along with her five children, took photos of the shacks that serve as the temporary homes of more than 30 families.

lgv30plus-phone.pngThrough the lens of the V30+, these young women were able to not just tell, but show their story to the world, every detail captured in every shot.

Their photos bear silent testimony to not only the terrors of war but also the indefatigable human spirit, ready to pick themselves up once more even after such tragedy.

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