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                      Singing loveteam Maris Racal and Inigo Pascual, also known as MarNigo, have graced the Christmas charity event of global smartphone brand Vivo at the God’s Grace Home Care Center (GGHCC) in Quezon City. Aptly named as Vivo Treasured Moments, the event was meant to bring happiness to the elderly living at GGHCC as the smartphone maker’s employees led in donating cash and goods for the benefit of the home care center.  GGHCC is an institution that accept clients who are the elderly, the disabled, and other patients who need palliative care. Owned by Grace Fe T. Capital and Rufino M. Capita, the institution strives to provide the  highest quality care for their clients and perform as the substitute of family care.  Aside from helping in distributing gifts, Maris and Inigo also entertained the elderly and performed their hit songs and covers. Despite his busy schedule, Inigo spent...

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Global smartphone brand Vivo has played Santa ahead of Christmas as it created treasured moments to the elderly at the God’s Grace Home Care Center (GGHCC) in Quezon City on November 24, 2018. Vivo employees and God’s Grace Home Care Center founders Grace Fe T. Capital and Rufino M. Capital smile for photos. GGHCC serves as a home to the elderly, the disabled, and other patients who need palliative care. With this in mind, Vivo as represented by its 24 employees brought cash donation, brand new wheelchairs, commodes, adult diapers, slippers, pillows, and personal hygiene kits for the GGHCC. At least 40 older adults from the GGHCC participated in Vivo’s visit. Vivo Philippines HR Director Ms. Nerissa Choy gives her opening remarks at Vivo’s outreach in GGHCC “We as a brand is known for having high-grade smartphone cameras that understand the value of capturing precious moments in the best ways possible. We wanted to extend this vocation by celebrating Christmas with our...

Singer-songwriter and actress Julie Anne San Jose has come a long way with her talents. With a career that has spanned more than a decade, Julie Anne has worn many hats: from acting in soaps to producing albums to singing and writing her own songs. Young, beautiful, and full of ambitions, Julie Anne makes the perfect Vivo endorser as she embodies what the brand is: Youthful, beautiful, edgy, and a relentless innovator.  Julie Anne started out very young; no wonder at the age of 24, she already has a multitude of accomplishments under her belt. “I started singing at two and a half years old. It was my grandparents’ idea to pursue my singing, to pursue being an artist. Then, they encouraged me to join various pageants like Little Miss Philippines. But I stopped for a while because I need to continue my schooling,” she said as she reminisced her ups and downs in the industry.  “I’m just very glad and super-blessed that I have the chance now to pursue my grandparents...

Coding is our future and that future is here. In this digital age, coding is a basic knowledge that everyone can benefit from. As important as learning ABCs and counting 123s, learning the art and science of coding can help equip and prepare young ones for their future. And what better way to help as many children learn and understand coding than by making it easier and more accessible? In partnership with SMILE Group, Cartoon Network is back with Code the Future 2.0 to re-introduce the world of code in a playful and engaging manner. Kids aged 8 to 10 in select Metro Manila schools will have the opportunity to learn basic coding with their favorite cartoon characters from OK K.O! Let’s Be Heroes, The Powerpuff Girls, Adventure Time, and We Bare Bears. “Having fun in an immersive and interactive way is an effective tool in learning a new skill. Learning the basics of coding and computer programming is a skill that young Filipinos must learn in order to cope and meet the...

Vivo has been churning out unique-looking smartphones the past few years, thanks to the brand’s innovative spirit, its novelty stretches from industry-first specs to chic body design. Indeed, Vivo smartphones are first-rate inside and out. Complementing the superb features under its hood are its functional yet aesthetic designs with colors that match personalities and sense of style.  The evolution of stylish Vivo smartphones started with the V7+ Matte Black, which marries sophistication and mystery in style with front-line technology. The V9 Velvet Red, on the other hand, suits the personalities of Vivo users who live on the edge, perfectly matching all the great features the V9 offers for modern, go-getters.  Mystery is Vivo V7+ Matte Black’s middle name  Passion is the name of the game for the Vivo Velvet Red  The V11 Starry Night is a gradient beauty which is reminiscent of the night skies, blending together the enigma of black and the bol...

Global smartphone brand Vivo is making sure its loyal patrons will get the best for Christmas. It has released the all-new Vivo Y91 that delivers the same well-loved specs from the smartphone maker, plus a bigger batter capacity for limitless enjoyment.  The latest Y-series unit delivers a futuristic design, smarter photography capabilities, a powerful performance, and a more seamless user experience.    Smartphones have never been this fun with the high capacity battery-equipped Vivo Y91. Futuristic design The Vivo Y91 has a trendy 6.22-inc Halo FullView™ Display that let the more details shine with its 88.6% screen-to-body ratio. The 3D curves fit the palm perfectly, for an experience that’s truly irresistible. In addition to a smart design, the Y91 has smart hand gesture controls that make the large display effortless to handle.  The smartphone also has a color gradient that dazzles as the brand continues to expand its design. The Y91 adopts ...

L’Oréal Philippines Continues to Push for Women Empowerment in the Field of Science 2018 marked a milestone for the field of science in the Philippines as it saw the return of L’Oréal’s For Women In Science (FWIS), a global program in partnership with United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Established in 1998, FWIS aims to support and recognize women researchers who have dedicated their work in finding solutions to the some of the world’s most pressing challenges, as well as encourage young women to take the first step in changing the world through their exceptional ability in the field of science and technology. Beginning this November, L’Oréal Philippines and UNESCO once again opens FWIS nominations to Filipino women researchers and scientists who are PhD holders until end March 2019. A grant of PHP 400,000.00 will be given to the National Fellow to be awarded on June 2019. To join, interested parties may visit www.forwomeninscience...

Christmas is finally in the air! Global smartphone brand Vivo is making sure its loyal patrons going to get a steal. It has dropped the price of its Vivo Y81i to Php6,999 from Php7,999. Steal one of this Christmas season’s best deals! The Vivo Y81i can be all yours for Php1,000 lower than its original price.  Vivo released the Y81i in the Philippines mid-2018. It is a trendy, notch-bearing smartphone that gives users 6.22-inch FullView™ Display. Just like its predecessors, it has the smartphone maker’s thumbprint specs. It has a 13-megapixel rear c amera and a 5MP selfie camera equipped with the AI Face Beauty that produces natural-looking shots. The Vivo Y81i also comes with Face Unlock feature to give users an additional layer of convenience security. This smartphone also offers smoother performance with its 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage, running with MediaTek MT6761 processor and Funtouch OS 4.0 (Android 8.1 Oreo). Vivo Y81i delivers extended ...

Global smartphone brand Vivo has released another powerful addition to its growing family, the Vivo Y95, that comes with the maker’s thumbprint specs—a 6.22-inch Halo FullView™ Display for an expansive view and a 20-megapixel front camera for clearer selfies. But what’s great about the new release is its higher capacity battery and other features that make every Y95 one of the bests of its league.  Vivo releases another head-turner, the Y95.  See beyond the limits  The Vivo Y95 is equipped with the all-new 6.22-inch Halo FullView™ Display with a maximized screen-to-body ratio of 88.6%. The front camera sensor’s place holder in the top middle of the smartphone evokes the halo of a rising sun. It is part of the brand’s efforts to provide a more expansive mobile viewing experience to its every patron. It also provides 1520 x 720 HD+ resolution that ensures vibrant colors and clarity on screen.  Enhanced beauty and clarity  Vivo Y95's 20MP front...

When dinner time conversations end, real ones begin: Joy pays a heartfelt tribute to the unconditional family love that surrounds Christmas reunion dinners  This Christmas, the season of family reunions; Joy, the Philippines’ leading dishwashing liquid; releases two short films that seek to encourage more meaningful exchanges between family members by showing how a chore as mundane as dishwashing is perfect for a more intimate form of bonding. Whereas dinner conversations are great for finding out how everyone is doing, it may not be as conducive to ironing out sensitive issues as a quiet chore done by two people helping each other out. By focusing on this powerful moment and revealing its essential role in family life, Joy celebrates the unconditional love that Pinoy parents have for their children, one that will triumph over life’s hardest challenges.  Modern, authentic scenes of parenting love In the “ OFW ” short film, the brand highlights how OFW pa...

The art of photography has already undergone a fundamental transformation with the rise of camera phones. That transformation is set to evolve to another level with the science of photography being the focus emerging AI-embedded smartphones. AI-powered cameras promise a better ‘read’ of different photography settings and can automate functions that could take months or years to learn down to a split-second process. AI technology can quickly identify which settings are needed in any given scenario, allowing even amateur photographers to simply point and capture their magical moments in that exact instant. This quantum shift in camera science means users no longer require sophisticated professional cameras, allowing users to effortlessly capture and show their vivid memories in more ways and with many more options. Vivo has been quick to adapt to the evolving needs of consumers with the creation of the V11. The latest smartphone incorporates AI camera tools that solve very spec...