TECNO Announces Innovative Memory Fusion Technology to Boost RAM and Apps Running Efficiency

December 30, 2021


TECNO, a rising superstar as a global smartphone brand of the new generation, announced the release of a new virtual Random Access Memory (RAM) expansion technology for its users to increase the RAM capacity of their smartphones for optimal efficiency and processing power. This innovative technology will be available for CAMON 18 series and SPARK 8 series users in the next two weeks.
Memory Fusion Technology was designed to make use of unused read-only memory (ROM) and channel them for RAM operations. With Memory Fusion, for example, a typical 8GB + 128GB smartphone can be optimized with an enlarged onboard RAM of up to 13GB + 128GB. By allocating more storage to RAM, the Memory Fusion Technology enhances a device's multi-tasking capacity, allows for seamless switching between applications that are running concurrently in the background, and stabilizes the phone's systems for more sustainable performance and longer battery life.



With Memory Fusion Technology, TECNO users can enjoy fullest capabilities for a better smartphone experience." said Danni Xu, Marketing Director, TECNO. 
Compared to a phone without Memory Fusion, TECNO phone equipped with the technology allows for an increased number of active applications running in the background, a more time-efficient warm reboot process, and a shorter load time for frequently and recently used applications. Specifically, on TECNO's 8GB + 128GB phones which allow for up to 5GB increase of RAM, devices saw an 81% (up to 20 apps) increase in actively running applications, a 122% increase in warm reboot speed, and a 61% improvement in the time it takes to load frequently used applications. 
One can conveniently locate and toggle the Memory Fusion setting on TECNO's user-friendly interface before selecting a preferred expansion capacity. Expansion of RAM storage capacity varies across different models. TECNO's Memory Fusion Technology allows expansion of up to 5GB .  

Memory Fusion Technology will be available to CAMON 18 series and SPARK 8 series from December 2021 following a software update notification.



 TECNO
TECNO is a premium smartphone and AIoT devices brand from TRANSSION Holdings. With “Stop At Nothing” as its brand essence, TECNO is committed to unlocking the best contemporary technologies for progressive individuals across global emerging markets, giving them stylishly designed intelligent products that inspires consumers to uncover a world of possibilities. TECNO understands the needs of consumers from different markets and provides them with localized innovations and design breakthroughs demonstrated through their mastery of serving consumers who are “young at heart” and never stop pursuing excellence. TECNO’s portfolio spans across smartphones, tablets, smart wearables and AIoT devices made for consumers in over 70 emerging markets world-wide. TECNO’s smartphone portfolio spans four major product lines – PHANTOM, CAMON, POVA and SPARK, empowering users experience stylish and intelligent lifestyles. TECNO is also the Official Partner of Manchester City Football Club, Premier League Champions 2020-21. For more information, please visit: www.tecno-mobile.com.










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Shop at J&J on Shopee and Avail their huge discounts and promos

December 30, 2021

Our favorite J&J products 


When it comes to taking good care of our skin, our family's skin and most especially our baby's and kids' skin, which is the most sensitive and delicate one, we always tend to give them not only the best but a brand that we fully trust and has our comfidence. 

JohnsonandJohnson is one brand that we have all been very fond of and for every genearation, they really never ceases to amaze us. Why? Because the quality of our fave J&J products is incomparable and very consistent. 

Apart from that, innovation is also part of their being amazing. They continue to develop and reinvent their products in order for their loyal consumers to really feel satisfied and contented. 

This December 30 and January 1, 2022, as we welcome the New Year, J&J on Shopee has a lot in store for all of us! Avail up to 50% off on our fave J&J skincare products. Plus Buy 1 Take 1 and Bundle promos! 


Johnson's® is the global #1 in babycare. Trusted by moms for over 100 years, Johnson's® is committed to achieving a TRIPLE BABY PROTECTION™ promise of SAFE, MILD, and EFFECTIVE products. 




AVEENO® Baby Daily Care products are formulated with ACTIVE NATURALS® Oat blended with rich, moisturizing ingredients to help protect your baby’s delicate skin for a full 24 hours. Hypoallergenic, phthalate and paraben-free, and gentle enough to use every day – even on newborns.



NEUTROGENA® is a brand of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Consumer Companies. The #1 dermatologist-recommended skincare brand, NEUTROGENA® offers some of the world’s most loved beauty and skin care lines, and manufactures and markets products in over 70 countries.



BAND-AID® brand have covered and protected cuts and scrapes for millions of people for over 90 years. We are committed to providing high-quality and innovative products for you and your family. 


Start our Year 2022 right amazing peeps! Let's "add to cart" everything that we need at a very low cost. Also avail cashbacks and free shipping with no minimum spend.  























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Comedy film "The Women of TONTA Club" shows the hilarious side of women's civic groups

December 29, 2021






The challenges, the friendship and the hilarious side of women's civic groups are revealed in "The Women of TONTA Club," a comedy film which is streaming on KTX and Upstream PH beginning December 30, 2021. This maiden presentation of Kapitana Entertainment Media directed by Xion Lim, stars Nova Villa, Tetchie Agbayani and Tina Paner as the members of the fictitious women's organization called The One N True Alliance or TONTA Club, for short.

Nova plays Marlyn, a CEO of her own company who wants to be famous in the social scene. Meanwhile, Tetchie is shoe entrepreneur Aida whose life is seemingly perfect as she has a supportive husband, Basilio (Efren Reyes, Jr. in perhaps his first-ever romantic role), and an obedient daughter. And then there is Lani, who is portrayed by Tina Paner, who works hard as a real estate and insurance agent in order to pay for the medical expenses of her sick husband. Together, the three ladies try to keep the TONTA Club afloat through dwindling membership, unsuccessful projects, identity clashes and personal trials.

"I was inspired to make this film because I know personally of members of women's groups and I am aware of how hard they work to help the less fortunate in spite of the struggles they go through. Many times they are not recognized for their efforts," said executive producer Rossana Hwang who also co-wrote the movie with Norman Boquiren.





Aside from sharing the extra special milieu of women's groups, the producer would like to offer the film as a gift to Filipinos everywhere, as it is streaming worldwide through the KTX and Upstream PH video-on-demand platforms. "The world is cold, tired and depressed," she said. "I want the movie to bring laughter even for a moment to the people." 

To buy tickets to "Women of TONTA Club" click https://www.ktx.ph/category/the-women-of-tonta-club and https://bit.ly/UpstreamTheWomenofTONTAClub. For details and updates about the movie like and follow the Kapitana Entertainment Media Facebook page.




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OPPO celebrates small businesses with an uplifting video honoring breadwinners

December 28, 2021


Global smart device brand OPPO recently launched a new video in time for the Christmas season, paying tribute to those who have had to put their dreams aside and get resourceful during the pandemic. The video shows a family, hopeful and full of wonder at first, and suddenly faced with the effects of lockdowns in the country. Told from the perspective of the breadwinner of the family, the video shows how he chose a high-powered smartphone to revive his business, and keep his younger brother’s dreams of graduating alive. 


The video encapsulates what many Filipinos went through in the past two years, having to pivot their careers and prioritizing their needs over desires. The video ends on a hopeful note, showing how the family was able to rise back up through sheer resourcefulness and creativity.
With the help of OPPO and its powerful camera technologies plus social media, the family was able to work on their sapin-sapin business together, and reignite joy into their lives, despite the hardships. 





OPPO continues its mission to help micro and small business owners keep and even grow their initiatives and this year, partnered with Let’s Eat Pare, a well-known food discovery platform and community, to shine the spotlight on the best restaurants, baked goods, and home meals in town that you might not have heard of just yet. Through this partnership, OPPO boosts traffic to ten verified Let’s Eat Pare merchants by offering exclusive discounts and freebies through its MyOPPO 



Support your favorite and soon-to-be-favorite small food businesses, and enjoy all of these special Let’s Eat Pare offers, discounts and more this festive season with the MyOPPO App, OPPO’s exclusive rewards program community, until December 31, 2021.

To know more about MyOPPO App, visit the App Market, OPPO’s official website at www.oppo.com/ph or via official Facebook page at OPPO Philippines.










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Shopee is The Most Tweeted E-Commerce Brand in the Philippines this 2021

December 28, 2021



This year, Shopee takes the second spot for the most talked-about brand in the country with topics such as Shopee’s K-pop acts and mega campaigns garnering the most buzz

With its string of successful campaigns and relatable social media content, Shopee is the most tweeted e-commerce brand in the country according to Twitter for 2021.

The leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan took the second spot overall in Twitter’s ten most tweeted brands list in the Philippines, which was released as part of the latter’s “Best of Tweets 2021” awards announced on December 14, 2021. The annual rundown aims to celebrate and recognize outstanding brands for their groundbreaking campaigns and engaging digital content.

Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines, said, “We are pleased to be recognized as one of the most talked-about brands in the country by Twitter. As we welcome a new year, Shopee will push for excellence and increase engagement satisfaction not only in-app but on other platforms as well. This coming 2022, we will continue to improve our services to better tend to the needs of our consumers, sellers, and brand partners.”

As a platform that prioritizes making online shopping safe, fun, and engaging for everyone, Shopee regularly engages with its users on social media through relatable posts with timely content. During big campaigns, Shopee dominated the Twitter world with the appearance and performance of K-pop idols, which resulted in being in the top trending hashtags locally and nationwide.

Shopee also drives online conversations with the anticipation that comes with its big campaigns, TV commercials with Shopee brand ambassadors, and TV specials where users can win big raffle prizes, watch performances from their favorite celebrities or K-pop idols, and get the best deals and promos they can instantly ‘add to cart’ and check out during the show. 

Successful Campaigns such as 9.9 Super Shopping Day and 11.11 - 12.12 Big Christmas Sale
Shopee continues to provide convenience and greater cost savings for its consumers with its yearly anticipated double-digit campaigns. The recent Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day and 11.11 - 12.12 Big Christmas Sale achieved multiple milestones, including 9.5 million items sold in the first hour of 9.9 in Metro Manila alone, over 270 million plays on Shopee Prize last 11.11, and a 14x surge in Shopee Mall orders during 12.12. More and more consumers also made Shopee’s integrated mobile wallet ShopeePay their preferred payment method with over 1.5 million top-ups for 12.12 alone. 

With its continuous efforts to tailor and adapt to users’ shopping needs, Shopee now also ranks 3rd on YouGov’s Global Best Brand 2021 list in the Philippines, the only e-commerce platform to make it to  the list.


About Shopee
Shopee is the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia & Taiwan. Shopee connects shoppers, brands, and sellers across Asia and other fast-growing markets, empowering anyone to buy and sell anywhere and at any time. 
 
Shopee offers an easy, secure, and engaging experience that is enjoyed by millions of people daily. It offers a wide product assortment, supported by integrated payments and logistics, as well as popular entertainment features tailored for each market. Shopee is also a key contributor to the region’s digital economy with a firm commitment to helping brands and entrepreneurs succeed in e-commerce.
 
Shopee is a part of Sea Limited (NYSE:SE), a leading global consumer internet company. In addition to Shopee, Sea’s other core businesses include its digital entertainment arm, Garena, and digital financial services arm, SeaMoney. Sea’s mission is to better the lives of consumers and small businesses with technology.



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TECNO to Deploy Sensor Shift with Latest Technical Innovations, Leading the New Trend for Android Phones

December 27, 2021




A premium smartphone brand focused on global emerging markets, TECNO, outlined an array of its latest technologies and achievements at a webinar entitled “Global Mobile Camera Trends 2022: Innovation Talk”. One eye-catching development was the use of Sensor Shift, which will improve stability in photos and video imaging. 
First Runner in Android- TECNO Built Innovation in Sensor Shift 
At a moment when short-video social media and live streaming are gaining more popularity with youths around the world, a stabler camera will enable users to produce studio-quality videos and therefore have more fun with social networking sharing.
In the face of users’ growing demand for imaging stability, TECNO plans to release Sensor Shift technology in its new products in 2022, making it the first mobile phone brand in the Android system to do so. 
 
TECNO Sensor Shift 
Sensor Shift stabilizes images using sensor movements to compensate for vibrations rather than using lens movements as in existing cameras. TECNO has broken through a technical barrier via an innovative circular plane design for FPC, realizing sensor movement on the roll axis, an advanced step forward from movement on the X- and Y-axis. During the simulation, it demonstrated 30% better augmentation in stress performance than the traditional vertical design. Furthermore, TECNO R&D team realized another 60% anti-shaking effect enhancement by optimizing the test environment and software.
Compared to conventional Optical Imaging Stabilisation, TECNO’s sensor shift technology can achieve a response frequency of 5,000 adjustments per second. In addition, further algorithm optimization will be used to improve the control accuracy of the technology to 350% of the current level, relieving consumers from having to worry too much about the occasional hand jitter resulting in a blurry image.


TECNO is committed to continuous innovation, developing professional cameras for photography and videography, and empowering consumers to express their lifestyles through the power of future lens. 


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Kun Maupay Man It Panahon: A timely film that took seven years and 11 production companies to become a reality

December 25, 2021





"Kun Maupay Man It Panahon," translates as "Whether the Weather is Fine," is the number one  ASEAN movie of 2021 according  Asian Movie Pulse. 


With the recent news about the devastation brought by typhoon Odette hitting the headlines, the subject of the of Metro Manila Film Festival entry film Kun Maupay Man It Panahon (which opens in theaters nationwide on December 25) is as timely as ever. The globally recognized drama film starring Charo Santos, Daniel Padilla and newcomer Rans Rifol, tells of the aftermath of 2013 supertyphoon Yolanda. Kun Maupay Man It Panahon is inspired by director Carlo Francisco Manatad’s own experience of looking for his family in Tacloban because he could not reach them for days. 

Carlo recalls what happened very vividly. “I tried to contact them but all reception and communication lines were damaged, and seeing the news then, one would think no one would survive the storm. Luckily, I was able to hitch in a plane carrying relief goods. I was the only passenger. When I arrived, my hometown was beyond recognition. All roads, structures, and any form of landmarks were gone. Mountains of dead bodies were scattered everywhere.” 

After what seemed to be the longest day of his life, Carlo managed to find his loved ones—all 16 of them plus their family dog—alive and well. When the young filmmaker returned to Manila to resume work (he was doing film editing at that time), he could not shake off what he went through. 

Ms. Charo Santos

Rans Rifol

Daniel Padilla 


Those days in Tacloban have now led to an outstanding full-length feature (Carlo’s first) starring an acclaimed actress-producer, today’s most celebrated matinee idol, and a rising actress. All thanks to the persistence of Carlo and his collaborators, and the backing of 11 companies from five different countries. Kun Maupay Man It Panahon is truly an international movie as it is produced by Cinematografica (Philippines),  planc (Philippines), House on Fire (France)| iWantTFC (Philippines), Globe Studios (Philippines), Black Sheep (Philippines), Quantum Films (Philippines), AAND Company (Singapore), KawanKawan Media (Indonesia), Weydemann Bros. (Germany), and CMB Films (Philippines). 

The film had its world premiere at the 2021 Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland where it took home the Youth Jury Prize, and got raves at the Toronto International Film Festival. Canadian film critic Henry Tan of Universal Cinema hailed it for its two major feats: 1) using the dialect of Waray as the dialogue, and 2) bringing attention to how the Philippines responded to the aftermath of Yolanda. He wrote, “Carlo Francisco Manatad has done a great job in bringing awareness of this historical typhoon event in the Philippines. Whether the Weather is Fine… reminds the audience about the humanity in coming together to help the survivors move forward from a devastation.” 

Kun Maupay Man It Panahon has traveled to 25 international film fests in a span of five months. During that time, it also won Special Mention by the Jury at the Guanajuato International Film Festival in Mexico and Best Director at the London East Asia Film Festival in the UK. 

The main cast of the movie during their Mediacon 






Carlo says, “Our team is thankful for the chance to bring our movie home as it tackles something we must live with. I feel it is important to discuss the reality of natural calamities in this generation we are in. A lot has been said about Filipino resilience especially in the wake of disasters--- both natural and otherwise---to the point that it has become cliché. 

"Major typhoons have been happening more often so Odette's occurrence comes as no surprise... I think I speak on behalf of my co-filmmakers when I say that climate change and disaster preparedness are the more urgent issues. These should be addressed by everyone and not be 'masked' or neglected by the sentimentality of resilience."


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Jhassy Busran: An achiever ... an award-winning young actress

December 23, 2021




Jhassy Busran 


When I was invited to grace the face to fsce interview cum mediacon for this young and fresh face Jasmine "Jhassy" Busran, I got real curious. 

You see, in this whole crazy and very much circus-sy world of entertainment, one has to be so brave, not only talented, with full of confidence, smart, ambitious, easy to be with, gracious and of course must make a "mark" in this industry called showbiz. 



Luckily for us mere mortals in this side of Hollywood, the blooming and blossoming of our own jasmine, comes in the person of Jhassy Bustan, a miss of fifteen seasons, supposedly the age when Juliet Capulet met the love of her life, Romeo Montague, in that lovely city of fair Verona. 




Currently, the young miss born under the astrological sign of Virgo is in her 9th grade at the Mission Christian School, with the King’s Language, English as her favorite school subject. On the side, she is a varsity player of their table tennis team. 

Jhassy is most modest about some of her scholastic achievements: “I graduated salutatorian with 7 awards. With the guidance of my parents, teachers and God definitely, I am a consistent honor student since kinder. I also played Table tennis in BULPRISA before and won a silver medal. I’ve became title holder of Bb Kalinisan twice and Ms. Intramurals 2019.” 

She is Swiftie, listens and appreciates all the penned compositions of international singing sensation Taylor Swift. Locally she idolizes Pop Royalty Sarah Geronimo-Guidicelli, the Pinoy Pop Kings SB19 and the oh so ripe to become a supermodel, Maymay Entrata. 

When it comes to her top picks in acting, Busran declares: “I’m an avid fan of Ms. Kathryn Bernardo since 2012 I really love how she acts and her personality. I look up to Ms. Sylvia Sanchez too because of her versatility.” 

Her current eye candies are SB19’s Ken Suson, Daniel Padilla and Donny Pangilinan. 
In the movie “Caught In the Act” she is: “I am Daisy Sison, the best friend of Elaine Cruz which Andi Abaya portrays,” says Jhassy. “My character in the movie is a nerd but not the typical one. She has a social life. She has great friends. She prioritizes her studies pero di niya kinakalimutan maging masaya.” 

When I asked about how did she relate to her character in the movie and about having "loveteams" in showbiz, please watch this: 




Her preparations for the role, she shares: “When I have a new role to portray I just always think that I have to wear the shoes, the feelings and thoughts of my character. And Daisy and I are somewhat similar. I am also I am also prioritizing my studies but at the same time, I balance it with quality time with my family and friends.” 
“My experience in being part of ‘Caught In the Act, I would never forget,”Jhassy avers. “I made a lot of fun and good memories with my co-actors. They were guiding me all throughout the shoot. I also discovered that I can focus pala ng matagal.” She cannot help but guffaw after that reveal. 

What makes her unique, she comes clean: “A lot of people say that I have a matured mindset despite my young age. Having that as my uniqueness, I think can invest more emotions and truth to the characters that hopefully will be offered to me.” 

She does not say nay to the possibility of having a love team. Her explanation: “I will accept it for as long as alam ko naman po na masaya ako sa ginagawa ko with my partner and together, we bring joy and positivity to people.”

Busran is undeniably serious in acting. Her efforts are not in vain since she won international acting awards for the short film she starred in billed “Pugon”. 




In the Gabby Ramos directed short film about child laborers, she bagged the best of the best performance of actress award in the International Film Festival Manhattan in New York and as best child actress in Gully International Film Festival in India. 

The short film, which also had seasoned actor Soliman Cruz as cast, was shown as a film in exhibition in the online edition of Ciemalaya, the most prestigious film festival for independently produced motion pictures. 

Busran promises: “I know that I always do my best in everything. I can promise them na di ko sila bibiguin at kaya ko. I am a strong willed person and I am confident with my talents.”

Jhassy is really indeed a "not the ordinary girl" type that we could just meet and be seen somewhere. She is an achiever in her own generation, she already knows what to do in her future. Being a risk-taker and a lover of challenges, Jhas has made a "mark" in every field she engages to. And now that she has entered showbusiness, she has emerged again. Triumphant as ever! 

Good luck to you Jhassy girl may all your endeavors in life come true. 
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Let the good times ROLL

December 22, 2021



Christmas is a time of sharing, and what better way to share the good times than with a Christmas Chocolate Roll by Goldilocks, the country’s number one bakeshop. A festive feast laden with buttercreme icing, spun-sugar flowers, and gold dragees -- the Chocolate Christmas roll holds a secret strawberry filling inside. Biting into a slice is a lot like unwrapping a treat on Christmas morning.


Celebrate with Goldilocks this Christmas with the Goldilocks Chocolate Christmas roll! Order this and many more seasonal treats, pastries, and dishes by calling the Goldilocks hotline at 8888-1999 or heading to goldilocksdelivery.com.ph to order online. Also available via Grab and Foodpanda. 


For more information, follow @GoldilocksPH on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or visit the official Goldilocks website at www.goldilocks.com.ph.



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When you care about your health, let Lunguard take care of your lungs

December 19, 2021


Lunguard Chewable Vitamns 

Our lungs play a very vital role in our respiratory system. The lungs are responsible for removing carbon dioxide from the blood and adding oxygen to it. The heart and lungs work together to do this.

So we can just imagine the importance and the primary function of lungs to our life, right?! Most of the bacterial and viral related diseases enter our body through our respiratory system that's why the lungs is considered to be a susceptible organ.

And for us, individuals, the real and only way to counteract this is by boosting our lung immunity. We're all pretty much aware that this dreadful Covid 19 virus primarily enters through our nasal cavity aside from its passage though our eyes, right?  So guys, please please... don't let our guard down... let Lunguard take over and guard our lungs! 



If we truly care for our health, we should protect and boost. Chew one tablet a day of Lunguard for daily immunity. Know the great reasons why we should trust Lunguard to take care of our lungs: 



  • Lunguard contains the  award-winning US patented Snow Pear young fruit extract together with 9 more natural herbs and botanicals that BOOSTS your lung immunity, ENHANCES your lung function and IMPROVES your breathing 
  • Lunguard is the first natural vitamins for lung immunity in the Philippines duly approved by Philippine FDA.
  • Lunguard US patented snow pear your fruit extract
    • Gold Medalist 2017 Geneva Invention Awards
    • Gold Medalist 2019 Canadian iCAN International Invention Innovation Awards
  • Manufactured in an ISO 22000, NSF GMP Certified and HACCP Certified facility in Taiwan.
  • Chewable- no need for water. It has Lemon & mint taste that soothes.
  • Plant-based, NON GMO, Sugar-free, Cholesterol-free

These are the nine natural herbs and botanicals 


Today, the statement "Health is wealth," has probably proven its truest meaning and importance. We are now more inclined to acquiring air-borne diseases since we are all exposed to pollutants, chemical fumes, irritants and air-born diseases. If only we could all realize and take the necessary actions like having the best supplement to protect and guard ourselves from any sickness, be health conscious, be physically active and eat a balanced diet then we don't have anything to worry about. Still, the best cure is still prevention. 

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Lemon-Dou® launches in the Philippines

December 18, 2021


One of Japan’s leading chu-hi drinks bound to make waves as Coca-Cola introduces its first alcoholic drink in the country
 
Manila, Philippines — Lemon-Dou®, one of Japan’s growing chu-hi drinks, is now available in the Philippines in three different variants. The entry of Lemon-Dou® in the country is seen as a response to the increasing demand for refreshing lemon alcoholic drinks and marks the first alcoholic beverage brand in the growing beverage portfolio of Coca-Cola in the Philippines.


Lemon-Dou, a Japanese-crafted chu-hi drink and one of Japan’s Nikkei Trendy Top 5 trends in 2020 is now available in the Philippines.

“At Coca-Cola, we’ve always strived to deliver innovations that center around what our consumers want, while ensuring that we evolve our business responsibly and sustainably as well. We continue to be bullish on our business here in the Philippines amidst the ongoing challenges of the pandemic — and the launch of Lemon-Dou, our first alcoholic brand in the country, is a tangible proof of that commitment. We are confident that Lemon-Dou will help further accelerate the high-growth trajectory of flavored alcoholic drinks in the country," said Tony del Rosario, President of Coca-Cola Philippines.
 
Inspired from the southern province of Kyushu, Japan – the birthplace of shochū over 500 years ago – Lemon-Dou was first introduced by Coca-Cola in Japan in 2018. After two years, the lemon-flavored alcoholic drink became one of Japan’s Nikkei Trendy top 5 trends in 2020.
 
The entry of Lemon-Dou® in the country is seen as a response to the growing demand for lemon sour drinks and marks the first alcoholic beverage brand in the growing beverage portfolio of Coca-Cola in the Philippines.



Martyn Ferguson, Marketing Director for Emerging Brands of Coca-Cola ASEAN & South Pacific shared, “Lemon-Dou uses a closely-guarded traditional recipe from Coca-Cola Japan. True to the Japanese philosophy of Kodawari, we’re very proud of how we have tapped into the strength of our global network to ensure that the quality of Lemon-Dou remains consistent when served to the Filipino legal age drinkers.”
 
Lemon-Dou is a play on “lemon,” the drink’s main ingredient, and the Japanese word “dou,” meaning house. Literally translated to “The House of Lemon,” Lemon-Dou uses crushed whole lemons, infused in alcohol and mixed with bubbles, which creates the great tasting, refreshing and full-bodied lemon-sour experience for the alcohol drinkers.

Honey Lemon 

Signature Lemon

Devil Lemon 


This newest Japanese-crafted chu-hi drink comes in three different variants: Honey Lemon–sweet taste & mild flavor with 3% alcohol level; Signature Lemon with the classic taste; bold lemon flavor and 5% alcohol level; and the Devil Lemon, a wickedly good taste with 9% alcohol content.
 
Globally, Coca-Cola adheres to a strict Global Responsible Marketing Policy to ensure that the company grows their alcohol brands, such as Lemon-Dou, in a responsible and sustainable way. This policy includes championing responsible consumption and marketing that does not appeal to people under the legal purchase age (LPA).
 
People of legal drinking age can now enjoy Lemon-Dou. It is available in major supermarkets nationwide, which includes SM Hypermarket, Waltermart, Robinsons Supermarket, Shopwise, Landmark Supermarket, Royal Duty Free, S&R, Lander’s, Alfamart, Puregold, as well as convenience stores such as 7-Eleven, Mini Stop, Family Mart, and Lawson. Lemon-Dou may also be ordered online via Boozy.ph, CokeBeverages.ph, Shopee, and Lazada as long as you are 18 years old and above.
 

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Calling All Businesses! Book Your Hassle-Free Holiday Deliveries With Keri Boss

December 17, 2021

With Keri as your delivery partner, you can enjoy convenient, reliable, and safe deliveries this Christmas!

Manila, Philippines - December xx, 2021 - The holiday season is the busiest time of the year for many SMEs. As soon as the ‘ber months come around, orders start pouring in, from food orders for get-togethers and the annual Noche Buena, to gifts for giving to friends and loved ones. To keep up with the influx of orders, businesses need to work double time to produce, pack, and send out their goods to loyal customers.



Finding the right partners is the key to managing the holiday rush, especially when you run your business with just a small team or on your own. Among the hardest things to handle are deliveries, and booking different riders to deliver to multiple destinations with varying schedules can be a real challenge. If this is something you struggle with as a business owner, try checking out Keri Boss, your new, reliable delivery partner for the holidays.


Delivery Mo, Keri Ko!
Keri is a 100% Filipino owned and operated business that offers delivery services, as well as other customized solutions to meet the specific needs of consumers. Keri is one of the most affordable in the market today, and they also provide responsive and emphatic customer support to ensure a better experience for clients. 

Keri Boss caters specifically to businesses, and offers two options for SMEs - Keri Boss Lite, designed for businesses that require multiple, on-demand, express deliveries of up to 100 drop offs at a time; and Keri Boss Bulk, which can accommodate the bulk delivery of products within 2-3 days, at a more affordable rate, for quantities greater than 100 items.

Keri Boss currently delivers within NCR, and the nearby cities of Rizal, Bulacan, Cavite, and Laguna. Keri is also expanding its services to other key areas nationwide, through franchises in cities like Cebu, Panay, Davao, and Zamboanga.

You can now enjoy convenient and  reliable deliveries this holiday season with Keri as your partner. All you need to do is sign up at Keri Boss to start booking your deliveries. A representative from Keri will get in touch with you for details, and the Keri team will take care of assigning riders to each of your drop off schedules and destinations. This way, you only have one point of contact for multiple deliveries, instead of coordinating with several riders. Not only is this process hassle-free, it’s safer and more secure, too.


Experience Easy Deliveries With Keri Boss
Businesses that have chosen Keri Boss as their delivery partner can attest to the convenience and reliability of their service, and their riders. One such company, which has been using Keri Boss since October 2020, is the Azuthai Milky Way Restaurant Group. 

Azuthai and Milky Way accept orders for delivery through their website, and via calls and text messages sent to the restaurants. According to their General Manager and Owner, Malu Gamboa, one of the biggest challenges they encounter in fulfilling these orders is the clustering of addresses, and scheduling of riders. 

When asked what she likes the most about having Keri as a delivery partner, she replied, “They have a system to cluster deliveries efficiently, as well as many rider contacts to fulfill our requirements. We are in touch by Viber, and they reply promptly.” 

Malou also said that she would recommend Keri to other entrepreneurs, particularly to those in the restaurant business like herself. 

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Brighter, steadier, smarter: How smartphone cameras will improve in 2022 LOOKING AHEAD WITH TECNO

December 17, 2021


LOOKING AHEAD WITH TECNO

Sensor shift stabilisation, new RGBW sensors, personalised AI algorithms, and more – here’s why your selfies and holiday photos are going to level up next year

Smartphone cameras are no longer just the most convenient option – they are quickly becoming the best one, beating traditional digital cameras with computational power and innovation.
In 2021, smartphones with multiple lens systems became mainstream. Improved sensor size and resolution mean users can capture more details and render images accurately in complex lighting conditions. Artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms enhanced many facets of image processing. And they’re not done. A slew of changes are coming in 2022, as smartphone manufacturers push the envelope.

What are the trends that will drive this change? At a recent webinar, Global Mobile Camera Trends 2022, organised by Counterpoint Research, experts from TECNO, Samsung, and DXOMARK Image Labs, discussed some of the key trends we are likely to see in the coming year – and what we will soon be holding in our hands




High-resolution sensors with pixel binning: Balancing resolution and light sensitivity
Presenting trends in camera resolution, Tarun Pathak, director of research, smartphone, Counterpoint Research, said about 40% of all smartphones in Q2 of 2021 had 48-64 megapixel (MP) sensors, and 3% of all smartphones had 108 MP sensors. According to Pathak, smartphones with 200 MP sensors are likely to launch in 2022.
Sensors with a high pixel count tend to capture more details from the scene. However, the size of pixels on such sensors is usually smaller. “The smaller the pixel, the less light you can capture in each pixel, and the harder it is to get a good image quality in darker environments,” said Pan Xuebao, VP and head of R&D, Samsung Electronics.
However, sensor manufacturers such as Samsung are deploying an algorithm-driven technique called pixel binning that enables high-resolution sensors (with a small pixel size) to perform better in low-light conditions. “Just like our human eye will dilate when we are in a darker environment to let in more light, similarly, in low light conditions, our algorithm will automatically put the sensor in high sensitivity mode,” Xuebao said. In this mode, the smaller individual pixels ‘combine’ and act like bigger pixels. This mode is turned off in brighter conditions.

Continuous optical zoom: Closer to the action
Phones are getting sleeker, but these aesthetics can be a technological challenge. This trend is presenting more of a challenge for manufacturers as they try to incorporate bulky telephoto lenses. Such technologies, such as periscope lenses which use innovative positioning to allow for 5x or 10x optical zoom, started appearing in smartphones during 2021.
The next step is to offer continuous optical zoom, which will allow users to shift between different focal lengths smoothly. This requires precise movement of lenses within small spaces without affecting image quality.
At the webinar, Hsu predicted the market could see continuous optical zoom in the second half of 2022, allowing users to shift between 3x to 5x optical zoom. Driven by advances such as long-stroke motor development and Active Optical Alignment, we could even see 3x to 10x zoom in 2023, he said.


RGBW Sensors: Let there be (more) light

Cat photos not up to the mark? It could be down to the lighting. Indoor environments have less than ideal light conditions. Yet, that’s where people usually take most of their photographs.

“[A solution to] low light is the holy grail of mobile photography,” said Hervé Macudzinski, image science director and product owner of DXOMARK Image Labs, which tests camera, audio, display and battery quality. “This is one [aspect] that can lead to disappointing quality. In low light, users capture portrait photos, pictures of family, pets and so on. So there is a lot of challenge in this use case.”
While smartphone manufacturers use differe


Localised algorithms: Using AI to personalise portraits
As cameras improve, we can see ourselves more clearly. New technologies allow our portraits to be more accurate, especially for people of colour.
While hardware enhancements are essential, smartphone software is playing a more significant role in determining the final image or video quality of these portraits. “We need to have very good processing – that is, to understand what the user’s intention was and modify the image adequately,” Macudzinski said.
That’s why some smartphone manufacturers use big data and deep neural networks to drive personalised and localised image processing. For instance, TECNO’s TAIVOS signal processing technology recognises and accurately reproduces dark skin elements. According to Hsu, the company uses a large dark skin database to “produce more than 6,120 Evaluation Scenarios spanning 115 countries”.
For portrait photography, the AI engine recognises and classifies different elements such as faces and hair colour to determine the subject's age, gender, and skin tone. The photo is then optimised for better clarity, colour, and light, which helps with more accurate reproduction of darker skin tones – even in low-light environments.


Scene, light, and colour enhancement: Behind every subject is a background
It’s not just the subject of a photo that matters – it's what’s behind them. Whether it’s the sun or a beautiful view, smartphone cameras are adapting to capturing these details better.
With traditional photography, professional photographers use their experience and training to make adjustments that highlight not just the subject but also background scene elements. They also typically spend significant time in post-production that brings images to life.
“Smartphone cameras need to provide all these capabilities in the default mode,” Macudzinski said. “That means the final smartphone user does not have to think through everything. They just have to press the button.”
That’s where AI-driven image processing comes in. According to Counterpoint Research’s whitepaper, AI is becoming advanced enough to recognise dynamic scene elements such as trees or sky in the background. Once identified, the image-processing system optimises their colour, contrast, and exposure.
AI will also help interpret light information. For instance, if a user is shooting against the sun, the algorithm works to underexpose the sun and brighten the subject. Smartphone manufacturers are also working on software-based solutions to correct distortions caused by wide-angle lenses.


Time of flight and dynamic vision sensors: Getting a sense of depth
Photos with sharply rendered foreground and blurred background can make for a pleasing effect – especially while shooting portraits. However, to do this, the smartphone must recognise depth and subject edges.
With Time of Flight (ToF) and Dynamic Vision Sensors (DVS) improving, smartphones will get better at generating 3D models of the scene and detecting edges. This will allow for more precise measurements and offer users features such as. enhanced and gradual blurring of backgrounds.
“ToF and DVS could be the opportunities where mobile phone cameras start to outperform (DSLR) cameras,” Hsu said.


A brighter, more intelligent 2022
These trends point to technology growing more intricate and catering to diverse use cases – whether that’s through personalised portrait rendition, stable imaging or allowing users to zoom in to the action.
However, the advancements will not be defined just by cutting-edge features on pricey smartphones. It’s a win across budget tiers - the developments result not just in technological advancement, but also trickle-down premium features to smartphones in the low and medium price bands. With the way smartphone cameras are levelling up, the best moments of your life will be remembered more clearly than ever.
Looking ahead with TECNO
Hosted by Counterpoint Research, Global Mobile Camera Trends 2022 Innovation Talk discussed new trends in imaging technology. TECNO aims to provide an excellent photography and videography experience through constant innovation and a deep understanding of consumer needs.

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