Kapuso stars Julie Anne San Jose, Barbie Forteza unveil latest Vivo V9 in Velvet Red

Yesterday, two of the country’s top stars, Julie Anne San Jose and Barbie Forteza, graced the launch of the newest color of the Vivo V9 smartphone, the Velvet Red, in SM North EDSA. 

Julie Anne led the 5 p.m. show while Barbie graced the 7 p.m. event. The two young artists donned their fiercest red ensemble for their respective segments. 

Multi-talented artist Julie Anne San Jose belts out high notes during the launch of the Vivo V9 Velvet Red at SM North EDSA. 

Asia’s Pop Sweetheart Julie Anne encouraged her fans to get the Vivo V9 in Velvet Red, which she described as a striking color fit for the passionate and the bold. 

“I believe most of my followers are full of energy… So, the Vivo V9 Velvet really fits them. [And] it’s a very reliable smartphone brand. It’s a good innovator,” she said. 

Young actress Barbie Forteza charmed fans with her rendition of chart-topping “New Rules” at the launch of the Vivo V9 Velvet Red. 

Award-winning actress Barbie, meanwhile, said that the Vivo V9 Velvet Red is perfect for her because it is her favorite color. But she also highlighted the selfie capabilities of the Vivo V9, which has a 24-megapixel AI selfie camera. 

“This phone is smarter than me! It has this artificial intelligence feature that can re-edit photos naturally,” she said. 

They gave away prizes, took selfies with their fans, and performed at the launch. 

Julie Anne sang her version of Parokya Ni Edgar’s “Your Song (My One And Only You),” while Barbie gamely covered Dua Lipa’s “New Rules.” 

Vivo V9 Velvet Red 

Vivo V9 was initially available in two colors, Pearl Black and Gold, when it was launched in the Philippines on March 22. 

In her speech at the SM North EDSA, Vivo Philippines Vice President for Sales Hazel Bascon explained that the Velvet Red also represents the youthful vibe of the global smartphone brand. 

“Red is for the bold, for the adventurous, for the youthful, for the fashion-forward, for the energetic. Our ardent users are mostly young, hip, and spirited and the Vivo V9 in Velvet Red is a fitting nod to them,” she said at the launch. 

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 Vivo V9 is now available in Velvet Red! 

The Vivo V9 in Velvet Red also got the same specs with the first two colors. It has a 24MP AI selfie camera, a 16MP+5MP dual rear camera, and a 6.3-inch FullView™ Display. 

The Vivo V9 Velvet Red is retailed at Php17,990 at authorized shops nationwide. 

  

About Vivo 

A global smartphone brand focused on introducing perfect sound quality and ultimate photography with cutting-edge technology, Vivo develops innovative and stylish products for young people. We now have over two hundred million users and are one of the preferred brands of young people around the world. As an Official Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup™, Vivo believes in the importance of encouraging young people to embrace self-expression and an energetic lifestyle. In the Philippines, Vivo is the top 3 smartphone brand in terms of market share with 1.5 million users nationwide. 

For inquiries about Vivo, visit the Vivo website at vivoglobal.ph or check out their Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/vivophil), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/vivo_philippines/), and Twitter (https://twitter.com/vivo_phil) accounts.  

Paint the town red with the Vivo V9’s newest shade

Rocking state-of-the-art features and, now, with a brilliant red color offering, the Vivo V9 Red is truly the smartphone for the bold and the spirited. 

Vivo, 5th largest global smartphone brand, has recently unveiled its newest flagship smartphone in the Philippines—the Vivo V9. The V9, with all its dynamic features, is the perfect smartphone for the young, the hip, and the energetic. Because the V9 is especially designed for the stylish youth on-the-go, Vivo came up with a special V9 in velvet red color. Velvet red color, a hue representative of passion and adventure, perfects the outgoing and bold lifestyle of Vivo users. 

The Vivo V9 is now available in Velvet Red. 

The Vivo V9 smartphone is an artificial intelligence (AI) selfie camera with a 16 MP+5 MP dual-camera setup. Much like its predecessors, the V7 and V7+, the V9 also rocks a 24 MP selfie camera that comes with features like AI Face Beauty Natural Light, Studio Light, and Monochrome background which brings selfie-taking with the new Vivo smartphone several notches higher in the quality scale. Selfie-fans will also benefit in the ample phone display of the Vivo V9 as it could improve the overall composition of every photograph taken, with enhanced clarity and definition. The V9 also packs in a Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 processor which boasts of a high-caliber CPU and GPU performance, making smartphone gaming and entertainment experience notches higher above all the rest. 

Paint the town red with the Vivo V9’s newest shade. 

Get your hands on the latest Vivo V9 Velvet Red!

The Vivo V9, apart from the latest velvet red color, also comes in colors pearl black and gold and, with all its thumbprint features, is priced at only Php 17,990.00 

About Vivo 

A global smartphone brand focused on introducing perfect sound quality and ultimate photography with cutting-edge technology, Vivo develops innovative and stylish products for young people. We now have over two hundred million users and are one of the preferred brands of young people around the world. As an Official Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup™, Vivo believes in the importance of encouraging young people to embrace self-expression and an energetic lifestyle. In the Philippines, Vivo is the top 3 smartphone brand in terms of market share with 1.5 million users nationwide. 

For inquiries about Vivo, visit the Vivo website at vivoglobal.ph or check out their Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/vivophil), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/vivo_philippines/), and Twitter (https://twitter.com/vivo_phil) accounts. 

TCL unveiled All-Star Product Duo for 2018

TCL Philippines is starting to step up its game in the local home appliance industry through bringing in more household appliance staples such as air conditioners and washing machines. Since its inception in April 2000 through the first kpint venture between TCL Overseas Holding Co. Ltd. and Philippine AA Commercial ., TCL Philippines has consistently introduced innovative and affordably priced home entertainment solutions into the Philippine market, that proudly displayed the brand's promising leadership potentials. Being ranked 3rd in the Philippine TV Market, the journey to the top continues as TCL further expands its business through integrating other home appliances such as air conditioners and washing machines, into its comprehensive line of LED televisions. 

Last April 26, held at the Grand Ballroom of City of Dreams Manila, TCL Philippines unveiled products addition to its current comprehensive and competitive TV, air conditioner, and washing machine product lineups, it has also intorduced another all-star product duo for 2018 - the P6 4K UHD TV and the F2 Inverter Split Type Air Conditioner.

TCL P6 4K UHD TV tagged Amazed by the view, boasts of a 9.9mm ultra-slim body design with a 4.8mm super-narrow bezel. This series takes pride in being the slimmest TV, adorned with the narrowest bezel, at its price level in the Philippine TV Market. The P6 series also comes in a screw-less design with an Aluminum Titanium Alloy metal casing, for a seamless and smooth finish.

The F2 Inverter Split Type Air Conditioner series is an addition to TCL's TitanGold Collection, which consists of air conditioners that are specially designed with gold-plated louver fins, ideally built to prevent and withstand extreme rusting and corrosion. This series surely exudes elegance from all its corners. It is equipped with a smart WiFi control, empowering users to conveniently take control over their comfort directly through their smart devices. As such, users can easily turn their air conditioning units on or off, and set the room temperature even from the outside. 

Indeed, TCL has perfectly integrated style and functionality into these products. 

With TCL Philippines'  continuously growing and expanding product lines, consumers can expect more of the latest jome appliance technology innovations, made available in TCL's wide array of products.

KZ performs for the first time after Singer 2018 with TJ Monterde at Vivo V9 Mall Tour

KZ Tandingan became known internationally when she joined Singer 2018, a singing competition on China's top-rating show. During her initial appearance as a challenger, she beat UK singer Jessie J, who is also a competitor in the show, for the number one spot in the challenger round. She earned new fans with her powerful performances during her stint. Although she did not make it to the finals, KZ made a mark with the Chinese audience, cementing her title as Asia’s Soul Supreme. 

Now back in the Philippines, KZ performed for her fans at the SM Mall of Asia on April 22, Sunday, to support the launch of Vivo’s newest flagship smartphone, the V9 with a 24-megapixel AI selfie camera and more. It was her first public performance in the Philippines following her appearance on Singer 2018. 

As the crowd roared in welcome, KZ belted out her signature hits like her cover of Lorde’s “Royals,” which she performed on Singer 2018, and Air Supply’s “Two Less Lonely People in the World.” She also sang her original songs, “Labo” and “Mahal Ko o Mahal Ako.” 

Game face on! KZ always ready to give her all as she wowed fans with her topnotch performance at SM Mall of Asia on April 22, Sunday, for the Vivo V9 mall tour.

Vivo Philippines Brand Director Annie Lim, meanwhile, expressed the global smartphone company’s continuous support for KZ. 

“Like the rest of the Filipinos, we are very proud of KZ and her achievements on Singer 2018. 

She embodies the brand’s personality—young, trendy, and techie. We are very happy that 

someone as talented as her is part of the Vivo family,” she said. 

“We can’t wait to see what she’s going to do next,” Lim added. 

TJ thrilled fans at SM Mall of Asia on April 22, Sunday, with his melodious, captivating hits. 

The event was even made more special since acoustic balladeer TJ Monterde, KZ’s equally talented boyfriend and fellow Vivo endorser, performed for the event. He sang his own compositions, “Tulad Mo,” “Kahit Kunwari,” and “Ikaw at Ako.” 

TJ also had nothing but praises for her girlfriend as she introduced her on stage and encouraged the mallgoers to cheer KZ on.

“KZ deserves a loud crowd,” he said.

Love birds do make great harmony. 

After the pair answered questions from the press and gave away a brand new Vivo V9, they sang their hit duet, “Ikaw at Ako Pa Rin,” which made their fans overjoyed with kilig. 

KZ and TJ then went around the Perfect Shot, Perfect View Vivo V9 mall tour experience booths and greeted Vivo V9 buyers and their fans after the program. The two also surprised mallgoers when they dropped by the Vivo kiosk at the SM Cyberzone.

KZ has been a proud Vivo endorser since September 2017. She has also been active in joining Vivo in its mall tours and activities since then. TJ, on the other hand, became a Vivo endorser since May 2017. 

Check out Vivo’s official YouTube page for more information: https://youtu.be/d22rnb24L8A

About Vivo

A global smartphone brand focused on introducing perfect sound quality and ultimate photography with cutting-edge technology, Vivo develops innovative and stylish products for young people. We now have over two hundred million users and are one of the preferred brands of young people around the world. As an Official Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup™, Vivo believes in the importance of encouraging young people to embrace self-expression and an energetic lifestyle. In the Philippines, Vivo is the top 3 smartphone brand in terms of market share with 1.5 million users nationwide.

For inquiries about Vivo, visit the Vivo website at vivoglobal.ph or check out their Facebook 

(https://www.facebook.com/vivophil), Instagram 

(https://www.instagram.com/vivo_philippines/), and Twitter (https://twitter.com/vivo_phil) 

accounts.

Vivo to launch a new variant of V9 in the Philippines? "Fake News" or Not?

The Vivo V9 smartphone, whose stylish design encompasses a range of features that are powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI). From unlocking your phone to making your selfies look even more beautiful, get set to see the application of AI in almost all aspects. You can capture breathtaking images with the Dual Rear Camera system. These and more can be all yours for only Php17 ,990.

Vivo Philippines is slated to introduce the new Vivo V9 color in their mall tours scheduled over the weekend. Kapuso stars Julie Ann San Jose and Barbie Forteza will lead the V9 Perfect Shot Perfect View mall tour at SM North EDSA on April 29, Sunday. Meanwhile, Kapamilya stars Darren Espanto and Sue Ramirez will be at the Market! Market! also on the same day.

Vivo has been dedicated to developing products for innovative and stylish young and trendy consumers. Introducing these popping colors to its consumers will only mean that Vivo is staying true to its youth-focused philosophy.

The global smartphone also believes in the importance of encouraging the young people to express themselves. Adding another Vivo V9 shade will give more options to the brand's patrons, allowing them to show their true colors.

Are you excited as I am? Then join us on Sunday to know if this is just a fake news or not. 😉

About Vivo 

A global smartphone brand focused on introducing perfect sound quality and ultimate photography with cutting-edge technology, Vivo develops innovative and stylish products for young people. We now have over two hundred million users and are one of the preferred brands of young people around the world. As an Official Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup™, Vivo believes in the importance of encouraging young people to embrace self-expression and an energetic lifestyle. In the Philippines, Vivo is the top 3 smartphone brand in terms of market share with 1.5 million users nationwide. 

For inquiries about Vivo, visit the Vivo website at vivoglobal.ph or check out their Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/vivophil), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/vivo_philippines/), and Twitter (https://twitter.com/vivo_phil) accounts. 

KathNiel brought the house down in their first Vivo V9 Mall Tour

KathNiel enjoyed visiting the different booths at the Vivo V9 mall tour in SM Mall of Asia.

Last April 21, Saturday,   the two local teen royalties : Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla lovingly known as #KathNiel to their avid fans  graced the Perfect Shot Perfect View Vivo V9 mall tour and consumer launch held at the SM Mall of Asia. The event was even more special since it was KathNiel's first Vivo V9 mall tour.

Both Kathryn and Daniel are thrilled over Vivo’s newest flagship phone, the V9. A self-confessed selfie addict, Kathryn has always said she loves the V9’s camera. 

“I love taking selfies so having a reliable front camera is important [to] me,” she said when asked what she appreciates about V9’s camera features. 

“[I like it] that the Vivo V9 has a 24 megapixel AI selfie camera with an AI Face Beauty feature [as these] enhance my natural looks.” 

Moreover, Kathryn is excited about the V9’s dual camera. A travel enthusiast, Kathryn can now take flawless shots using the V9’s dual rear camera and make them more interesting by with the special bokeh mode. 

Daniel, on the other hand, makes good use of his Vivo V9 when playing video games. With his busy lifestyle, Daniel can relax while playing with the V9’s upgraded Game Mode to create a customized, uninterrupted gaming experience. 

“[When I am on my free, relaxing time, there is no problem] blocking message alerts and calls when I am on my phone playing a video game.” Daniel testifies. 

Because of the V9’s Snapdragon 626, a powerful chipset, Daniel is also able to experience a smoother performance when playing a video game on his Vivo V9.

Top stars Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo, also known as KathNiel, take a groufie using the Vivo V9 with Vivo Philippines Brand Director Annie Lim and Myx VJ Ai with the massive crowd at SM Mall of Asia on April 21, 2018, Saturday.

Kathniel, being movie stars are likewise movie buffs. With the Vivo V9’s 6.3 inch Full view display, watching films whether or not they are on the go makes for a better visual experience.

Both Kathryn and Daniel personify the young and hip Filipino demographic that it is why Vivo had no second thoughts signing up the love duo to represent the brand. With the impact of their huge following on and off social media, Vivo is set to earn a surefire top spot in the hearts of smartphone users nationwide. 

Myx VJ Ai with Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla, two of the  most sough after stars, during their first mall tour with Vivo

Kathniel’s Vivo mall tour is only one of Vivo Philippines’ efforts to introduce their latest flagship smartphone, the Vivo V9 closer to the smartphone users. The Vivo V9 is an artificial intelligence (AI) selfie camera with a 16 MP+5 MP dual-camera setup. 

Much like its predecessors, the V7 and V7+, the V9 also rocks a 24 MP selfie camera that comes with features like AI Face Beauty Natural Light, Studio Light, and Monochrome background which brings selfie-taking with the new Vivo smartphone several notches higher in the quality scale. Selfie-fans will also benefit in the ample phone display of the Vivo V9 as it could improve the overall composition of every photograph taken, with enhanced clarity and definition. 

KathNiel enjoying taking selfie using their Vivo V9

About Vivo

A global smartphone brand focused on introducing perfect sound quality and ultimate photography with cutting-edge technology, Vivo develops innovative and stylish products for young people. We now have over two hundred million users and are one of the preferred brands of young people around the world. As an Official Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup™, Vivo believes in the importance of encouraging young people to embrace self-expression and an energetic lifestyle.  In the Philippines, Vivo is the top 3 smartphone brand in terms of market share with 1.5 million users nationwide.   

For inquiries about Vivo, visit the Vivo website at vivoglobal.ph or check out their Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/vivophil), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/vivo_philippines /), and Twitter (https://twitter.com/vivo_phil) accounts.  

The King and Queen of Hearts, #KathNiel and Qualcomm Executive join Vivo V9 Grand Mall Tour at SM Mall of Asia

Vivo a global smartphone brand displayed its newest flagship smartphone, the V9, at a grand launch in SM Mall of Asia.

Dominikus Susanto, Senior Marketing Manager of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc 

Dominikus Susanto, Senior Marketing Manager of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc was one of Vivo Philippines' guests during the event. The new Vivo V9 is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 Mobile Platform. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 mobile platform offers TruSignal antenna boost and the Adreno 506 GPU that support superior signal strength and more powerful processing power, longer battery life, enhanced photography, and overall superior performance.

Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo #KathNiel

More photos and videos here, here , here and here . 😍

Also joined the grand launch yesterday were the country's top young actors Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo, also known as #KathNiel. They have been Vivo endorsers since September 2017. This was their first mall tour with the global smartphone brand. The pair helped gave away raffle prizes from Vivo, including the V9. KathNiel also had a meet and greet with those who purchased Vivo V9 at the event.

Annie Lim, Vivo Philippines Brand Director

Moreover, Vivo Philippines Brand Director Annie Lim also announced the smartphone brand's partnership with Youtube FanFest 2018, which would take place on May 11.

Hazel Bascon, Vivo Philippines' VP for Sales

Vivo Philippines' Vice President for Sales Hazel Bascon, at the same time, thanked their customers for the success of the Vivo V9, which received over 18,000 preorders a few days after it was launched on March 22.

The Vivo V9 is available in Gold and Pearl Black for Php17990 at Cyberzone, Lazada, and other authorized shops nationwide. 

About Vivo

A global smartphone brand focused on introducing perfect sound quality and ultimate photography with cutting-edge technology, Vivo develops innovative and stylish products for young people. We now have over two hundred million users and are one of the preferred brands of young people around the world. As an Official Sponsor of Fifa World Cup™, Vivo believes in the importance of encouraging young people to brace self-expression and an energetic lifestyle. In the Philippines, Vivo is the top 3 smartphone brand in terms of market share with 1.5 million users nationwide.

More information about our innovative smartphones can be found at www.vivo.com.

For inquiries about Vivo, visit the Vivo website at www.vivo.com/ph or check out their Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/VivoPhil), Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/vivophil/), and Twitter (https://twitter.com/vivo_phil) accounts.

ZIN icon Dance Diva Regine Tolentino joins DANCE BY THE BEACH 2018 in LA UNION

Dance by the Beach Fitness Party La Union 2018 promises to be a go-to event this summer set on April 28, 2018 at Aureo Hotels & Resorts, San Fernando, La Union. 

“Zumba enthusiasts are in for a treat in this first Dance by the Beach Fitness Party,” states Reymond M. de Guzman, Creative Director of the Dance by the Beach Fitness Party organized by Happy Events by Deegee, Inc. “We’ve seen a tremendous rise everywhere of Zumba enthusiasts in schools, offices and even barangays. Why? Because more people wishes to be fit, fabulous and healthy through dancing.” 

De Guzman also highlighted that they want to provide beach lovers another activity that will surely keep them aligned with their fitness goals while enjoying the food and fun of summer. 

With over 1,000 Zumba lovers nationwide to participate on its one-day run, this country’s first dance by the beach fitness party event is gathering these enthusiasts from all walks of life to experience and dance with ZIN icon Dance Diva Regine Tolentino and ZIN leaders from La Union and nearby provinces. The experience is also highlighted by an exciting line-up of events such as music from international DJ and model Samir Ayeb, Olin (the mascot of Shaolin Oil liniment) meet-and-greet, special activities from our sponsors and many more which will start at 4PM. 

The Dance by the Beach Fitness Party is presented by Shaolin Oil Liniment of SR Foods Philippines. Interested participants may call at tel. nos.: 637-9084 / 562-8162 / 0922- 8760738 / 0998-5626602, email: 

happyeventsbydeegee@gmail.com. 

You can also download now the registration form through our official website at 

www.dancefitnessparty.ph or follow us on Faceboook (Dance Fitness Party Ph) Twitter (dancefitnesspartyph) and Instagram (dancefitnessph). 

Catch #KathNiel Kathryn Bernardo And Daniel Padilla At SM Mall Of Asia For Vivo V9 Mall Tour

The global smartphone brand Vivo, is bringing one of their local endorsers at SM Mall of Asia in Pasay on April 21,2018.

Celebrity royalties Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla—together famously known as Kathniel to their hundreds and thousands of fans—will be gracing the Vivo Mall Tour at the Mall of Asia to represent the top smartphone brand to fans, specifically the latest Vivo flagship phone—the V9.

This is yet KathhNiel’s first Vivo mall tour. Since their reveal at the Vivo V7+ launch September last year, the duo has been busy championing the brand actively through social media and print. The love birds were picked by Vivo Philippines to endorse their brand not only because of their huge following on and off social media but because of their youth, charisma, hip personality, and impact to the young demographic.

KathNiel’s upcoming mall tour is only one of Vivo Philippines’ efforts to bring their latest flagship smartphone, the Vivo V9 closer to the audience. The Vivo V9 is an artificial intelligence (AI) selfie camera with a 16 MP+5 MP dual-camera setup. Much like its predecessors, the V7 and V7+, the V9 also rocks a 24 MP selfie camera that comes with features like AI Face Beauty Natural Light, Studio Light, and Monochrome background which brings selfie-taking with the new Vivo smartphone several notches higher in the quality scale. Selfie-fans will also benefit in the ample phone display of the Vivo V9 as it could improve the overall composition of every photograph taken, with enhanced clarity and definition. This handset is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 SoC and boasts of a full view 6.3-inch screen with a 19:9 aspect ratio. The V9 also has reduced side bezels to a mere 1.75mm, giving users great viewing experience because of its higher screen-to-body ratio of almost 90%.

About Vivo

A global smartphone brand focused on introducing perfect sound quality and ultimate photography with cutting-edge technology, Vivo develops innovative and stylish products for young people. We now have over two hundred million users and are one of the preferred brands of young people around the world. As an Official Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup™, Vivo believes in the importance of encouraging young people to embrace self-expression and an energetic lifestyle.  In the Philippines, Vivo is the top 3 smartphone brand in terms of market share with 1.5 million users nationwide.

For inquiries about Vivo, visit the Vivo website at vivoglobal.ph or check out their Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/vivophil), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/vivo_philippines/), and Twitter (https://twitter.com/vivo_phil) accounts.  

Araneta Center partners with Dance Plus for Summer Rhythm - Ballet and Hip Hop dance classes for kids

School is out! What summer activities do you have planned? Do you know how you'll entertain your children all summer long without straying from your budget?

Last April 10, Araneta Center launched its summer dance program in partnership with Dance Plus Philippines tagged as Summer Rhythm. The program includes ballet and hip-hop classes for children aged 4 to 15 years old and will run every Tuesdays and Fridays from April 10 to May 18. Each session is held at the spacious Ali Mall Activity area, giving the participants ample space to move around and master their dance moves.  

The classes are facilitated by instructors from Dance Plus. Known as studio without walls, Dance Plus goes where students are by partnering with schools condominiums, gyms and malls to bring ballet and hiphop closer to where families get together. By conducting dance classes at the Araneta Center this summer, Dance Plus aims to reach more children and give its participants a “childhood enriched through a heart that beats for dance.” Through Summer Rhythm, the instructors also aim to share the gift of dance to as many children as possible and help its participants create memories that the children will cherish.  

Every P 1,000 single receipt purchase at any Araneta Center entitles kids to join Summer Rhythm. For inquiries, call (02) 9666375 / 0917- 8200244 . Visit, like and follow Dance Plus Philippines and Araneta Center. 

For more info, visit www.aranetacenter.net and www.danceplusph.com. 

Mommy Bloggers Philippines represent! 😍

Avoid summer boredom, they may end up getting too much screen time. 😉

Thank you so much Mommy Bloggers Philippines, The Araneta Center and Dance Plus Philippines for another summer break well spent for #PrincessY . 😘

Vivo partners with Ayala for a major Hoop Battle project

Vivo , a global smartphone brand and Ayala Malls have secured their partnership with a major sports event in the Philippines in 2018.

Vivo Philippines Brand Director Ms. Annie Lim, Ayalaland Malls Synergies, Inc. (AMSI) 

Entertainment General Manager Mr. Gabby Katigbak, AMSI President Ms. Rowena Tomeldan, and Capdase CEO Mr. Alex Fong formally close the deal during the first Vivo V9 mall tour.

Vivo Philippines’ first mall tour was held at the Market! Market! on April 14, Saturday in support of the release of the new flagship smartphone, the V9.

From L-R: AMSI Entertainment General Manager Gabby Katigbak, Vivo Philippines VP for Sales Hazel Bascon, new Vivo Philippines endorser Elisse Joson, Vivo Philippines Brand Director Annie Lim, Vivo Philippines endorser Mccoy de Leon, and Capdase CEO Alex Fong take a selfie using the Vivo V9 during the mall tour at Market! Market!

The global smartphone brand will be the official title sponsor of one of Ayala Malls’ projects for 2018, the Vivo Hoop Battle Championship Philippines. It is an annual 3x3  basketball tournament held in some districts in China and other Asian countries.

Mr. Katigbak during the mall tour announced that the Vivo Hoop Battle Championship  Philippines will be held in various Ayala Malls. 

“This tournament will be happening in several Ayala Malls in the coming months and the  winners of the tournament will have the opportunity to compete in the grand finals in  China,” he said. 

Ms. Lim, meanwhile, said she was very happy about Vivo Philippines and Ayala Malls’  partnership.

“Vivo believes that this sponsorship will open more opportunities for other projects with  Ayala Malls in the future,” she said. 

Mr. Fong in return assured Vivo Philippines and Ayala that “Capdase will give its full support in these activities.” 

Vivo Philippines, Ayala Malls, and Capdase will share more details about the upcoming project in the coming weeks.

About Vivo

A global smartphone brand focused on introducing perfect sound quality and ultimate photography with cutting-edge technology, Vivo develops innovative and stylish 

products for young people. We now have over two hundred million users and are one of the preferred brands of young people around the world. As an Official Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup™, Vivo believes in the importance of encouraging young people to embrace self-expression and an energetic lifestyle. In the Philippines, Vivo is the top 3  smartphone brand in terms of market share with 1.5 million users nationwide.

For inquiries about Vivo, visit the Vivo website at vivoglobal.ph or check out their 

Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/vivophil), Instagram 

(https://www.instagram.com/vivo_philippines/), and Twitter (https://twitter.com/vivo_phil) 

accounts.

Fun and seamless shopping experiences at SM's "Everyday is Play Day" with PayMaya and Gcash!

Play is an important part of a child's early development. Playing helps young children's brains to develop and for their language and communication skills to mature.

EVERYDAY IS PLAYDAY is having a HUGE comeback as SM North Edsa, along with 17 other malls, celebrate all play, all fun, all day for kids and the whole family. Making all SM Supermalls a venue for everything play.

During the next months, more than twenty global brands will be launching their latest toy collections in SM City North Edsa. Likewise, more than 60 characters and brands such as Spongebob, Shimmer and Shine, Beyblade, Hasbro Gaming, and Shopkins, will tour all the 18 malls in the series of exciting shows and meet and greet sessions.

This year's campaign is set to be much bigger and stronger with SM's growing partnership with "Sony Playstation", that will bring fun and exciting technology in days of play, "Fujifilm Instax", which will capture the best and fun memories from kids to kids at heart, and "Pay Maya" and "Globe G-cash" that will offer 30% rebate on its loyal customers who wants to avail their favorite toys through mobile payment.

"Shimmer and Shine", "Beyblade", and "Hasbro Gaming" lead the way this year.

Kicking off the campaign is the launch of the new "Shimmer and Shine" toy collection at the Block Atrium at SM City North Edsa on May 5 - 6. This top rating Nickelodeon show is about a twin genies-in-training who grants wishes to their human friend Leah. It highlights the importance of teamwork, resilience, and overcoming obstacles. This is a show that our little girls will surely wouldn't want to miss.

90's kids will enjoy the huge comeback of "Beyblade", on August 31- September 2 at The Annex Activity Area at SM City North Edsa. It is known in Japan as Explosive Shoot Beyblade, a Japanese manga series, written and illustrated by Taiko Aoki, to promote sales of this spinning tops called "Beyblades". After the success of Beyblade Championship Tournament in SM City North Edsa the Annex early this year, wherein the winner will be sent to Japan this April to compete in the Asian Championship. This upcoming second leg's winner will be sent to compete in the World Beyblade Competition in Paris, France.

The whole family will definitely love the "Hasbro Gaming" which will have activations at SM City Fairview, SM City Novaliches, SM City San Jose Del Monte, SM City East Ortigas, SM City Bicutan, and SM City BF Paranaque from April to October of this year. Hasbro engages families and friends through toys and games. In this upcoming leg, SM Supermalls is set to create its very first life-sized versions of gaming toys including Monopoly, Jenga, Pie Face, Connect and Twister.

Kids who love combining entertainment and education will surely get excited for "Nutty Scientists" which will have roadshow all around SM Metro Manila malls. They create fun, spectacular, interactive activities and uses educational techniques in the form of shows or workshops for kids. Children will be active participants on the hands-on activities they offer that will be led by professionals.

Also this year, with the help of "SM Cares", Everyday is Playday will be bringing DSWD partner charities and organizations including SOS Children's Villages Philippines to SM's series of shows and events. Watch out for more exciting toy launches and events this year.

Indeed EVERYDAY IS PLAYDAY at SM Supermalls!

Boosting excitement in the malls, SM Supermalls brings cashless payments to all its mall events starting this April through two of the biggest digital wallet service providers in the country- PayMaya  Philippines of the PLDT Group and Gcash of Globe Telecom.

Making its debut at the 2018 'Everyday is Play Day at SM' kickoff at SM City North EDSA, the scan-to-pay technology takes shopping experiences to a whole new level as SM begins to promote this service in 68 SM malls nationwide.

"As we launch scan-to-pay services with Gcash and PayMaya, SM continues to make its mark as a trailblazer in the industry," said Jonjon San Agustin, Senior Vice President for Marketing of SM Supermalls. "This is just one of the many exciting things to watch out for this year as SM delights customers with meaningful innovations and bigger family fun events."

On this second year, SM's Everyday is Play Day' is even bigger and more exciting with new toy launches, character meet-and-greets, and the integration of fun technology in favorite playtime activities. Plus, SM shoppers can now enjoy 30% cashback with a maximum of P500 when they make purchases with PayMaya or Gcash at the event - in partnership with Toy Kingdom and The SM Store.

"PayMaya is thrilled as we elevate the fun and excitement at SM's 'Everyday is Play Day by providing quick, easy, and hassle-free cashless payments through PayMaya QR," said Raymund Villanueva, Vice President and Head of Consumer Business of PayMaya Philippines.

Raymund Villanueva, Vice President and Head of Consumer Business of PayMaya Philippines

"Enabling today's lifestyle with cashless payments with allow more Filipinos to enjoy value-adding experiences through their smartphones. 'Everyday is Play Day' is an amazing opportunity for us to partner with SM as Gcash powers this event with scan-to-pay technology, added Anthony Thomas, CEO of Mynt, the operator of Gcash.

Anthony Thomas, CEO of Mynt, the operator of Gcash.

So,what are you waiting for? Bring the whole family and experience fun and seamless shopping experiences at SM's "Everyday is Play Day" with PayMaya and Gcash!

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