Achieve your awesome endgame like #TeamGalaxy DonBelle with the new Samsung Galaxy A Series

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OSamsung just released a new video featuring this generation’s most sought-after loveteam #TeamGalaxy DonBelle doing awesome feats with the new Galaxy A Series. The on-screen couple demonstrated that awesome can be everyone’s endgame as they showed how their smartphones boost their experiences, and enable their passions in gaming, content creation and beyond.

Learn more about these new Samsung devices and discover how they help DonBelle achieve great moments in their lives.

Find your endgame like Donny using the Galaxy A73 5G
Since last year, Donny has shown his exceptional skills in mobile gaming. Using a Samsung device has definitely leveled up his gameplay. As seen in some of his social media posts, he proves how a great mobile device can help every gamer achieve the best and smoothest gaming experience possible.

Donny uses the Galaxy A73 5G, jam-packed with features he needs to succeed in the world of gaming. With Ultra-fast 5G connectivity powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 778G 5G processor, the device provides lightning-fast speed to boost his performance while playing his games. And through the device’s 6.7″ FHD+ Super AMOLED Plus Infinity-O Display with 120Hz refresh rate for lag-free gaming, he can enjoy an immersive visual experience that brings him closer to virtual reality. Donny’s passion and skills in gaming prove that anyone can capture victory and find an awesome endgame with the right device.

Create awesome content like Belle using the Galaxy A73 5G
Along with being one of the most popular young actresses in the Philippines, Belle is also known as an “It girl” who enjoys sharing both relatable and aesthetic content on social media. Through this, she’s able to highlight her interest in fashion and content creation among many others.

With the right device, Belle continues to tap into her creative side and explore more avenues for content creation. She recently launched a vlog that allows her to share more of her day-to-day life with her fans. Aside from this, Belle continues to showcase her prowess in photography with beautiful shots taken using Samsung phone. With her passion and skills in content creation, she inspires her fans to stretch their creativity to the next level.

Creating high-quality content requires not only a lot of time and effort, but also a great device that allows everyone to capture moments in the best way possible. Using the Galaxy A73 5G’s awesome cameras, Belle demonstrates how easy it is to produce high-quality content with just a click of a button. The device features a 108MP OIS Quad Camera that creates steady and crisp images and a 32MP selfie camera that lets you take selfies in incredible detail.

With all these features and more, the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G truly boasts incredible capabilities that let everyone do awesome things in gaming, content creation, and beyond. Just like #TeamGalaxy DonBelle, you can achieve an awesome endgame with the right mindset and the right device. Follow your favorite love team on social media to stay up-to-date on all the fresh and exciting content they will create using their Samsung Galaxy A Series devices.

The Galaxy A Series devices are available now
Achieve an awesome endgame just like #TeamGalaxy DonBelle and do fun, amazing things with these new devices from Samsung.

The Galaxy A53 5G is now available on Samsung.com, Samsung Experience Stores and Authorized Stores, Lazada, Shopee, Abenson.com and MemoXpress Online at the following prices:

Galaxy A53 5G (8+256GB) – PHP 25,490 SRP
Galaxy A53 5G (8+128GB) – PHP 23,490 SRP
Galaxy A53 5G (6+128GB) – PHP 22,990 SRP (Online Exclusive)

Customers who want a more affordable smartphone can check the Galaxy A33 5G, which is also available at the following price points:

Galaxy A33 5G (8+256GB) – PHP 21,990 SRP
Galaxy A33 5G (8+128GB) – PHP 19,990 SRP
Galaxy A33 5G (6+128GB) – PHP 18,990 SRP (Online Exclusive)
Galaxy A33 5G (8+128GB) in Awesome White – PHP 19,990 SRP (Online Exclusive)
Galaxy A33 5G (8+256GB) in Awesome White – PHP 21,990 SRP (Online Exclusive)

Both the Galaxy A53 5G and A33 5G come in Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Blue, and Awesome Peach variants.

Get winning deals and get PHP 1,000 Token when you purchase the Galaxy A53 5G and PHP 2,000 token when you get the Galaxy A33 5G from July 8 to July 31.

Meanwhile, the Galaxy A73 5G comes in Awesome Gray, Awesome White, and Awesome Mint, and is now available at the following prices:

Galaxy A73 5G (8+256GB) – PHP 29, 990 SRP
Galaxy A73 5G (8+128GB) – PHP 27,990 SRP
Galaxy A73 5G (6+128GB) – PHP 26,990 SRP (Online Exclusive)

For more updates, follow Samsung Philippines on their official channels:

Samsung Philippines:
Website: https://www.samsung.com/ph/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SamsungPH
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samsungph/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/samsungphilippines
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamsungPH

To know more about the new Galaxy A Series devices, visit samsung.com/ph.

Safe Samsung Shopping
Health and safety protocols are strictly followed in Samsung Experience Stores to keep consumers and employees safe. Adhering to the guidelines set by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases, Samsung has implemented the mandatory use of face masks, and performs frequent sanitation in all stores.

Samsung Experience Stores also has unique QR health declaration codes to promote a safe and contactless contact tracing process. Product demonstrations are done side-by-side instead of face-to-face while keeping the required safe distance of one (1) meter to make sure everyone is socially distanced.

To find the nearest Samsung Experience Store, visit samsung.com/ph/samsung-experience-store/locations.

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies. The company is redefining the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, digital appliances, network systems, and memory, system LSI and LED solutions. For the latest news, please visit the Samsung Newsroom at http://news.samsung.com.

The Relentless Rizaly From SM Foundation scholar to SM Prime accounting manager

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Twenty years ago, high school student Rizaly Lim and her four siblings would watch in awe every time they pass by the construction of the first SM City in her hometown Sta. Rosa, Laguna. All five children, packed in the tricycle their father rides for a living, were all excitedly looking forward to happy family weekends they would be spending at the huge mall.

Today, after graduating Summa Cum Laude through a scholarship from SM Foundation, Rizaly is now a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) working as Accounting Manager for the head office of SM Prime Holdings, a leading property developer in the Philippines and Southeast Asia.

From SM Foundation scholar to SM Prime accounting manager
At a young age, Rizaly was headstrong about getting her family out of poverty. She shares, “My father was the only one who worked for our family, and because we were a large family, his daily earnings as a tricycle driver were never enough.”

Rizaly finished high school at the Balibago National High School as class valedictorian in 2005 and was already sending applications for other college scholarships when her teacher asked the top 10 students to go to SM City Sta. Rosa for an interview with SM Foundation.

“Sa umpisa, hindi po ako naniwala kasi bago pa lang sa amin noon ang SM City Sta. Rosa,” she recalls. She proceeded of course, driven by the one goal of finishing college and helping her family. “Gusto ko rin po makapag-aral at makapagtapos noon. Maka-work at makatulong sa family.”

A few exams and interviews later, SM Foundation, Inc. (SMFI) went to visit her and her family at home to inform them that she will be receiving a full scholarship with monthly allowance until she finishes her course.

In 2010, Rizaly graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accountancy. She went on to pass the Philippine CPA Board Exams on first try in October 2010. The assistance of SMFI, she said, went beyond tuition and allowances. “With full scholarship grants and monthly allowances, as well as the opportunity to work at SM Store during our summer and Christmas vacations, the SMFI scholarship has enabled me to help my family financially.”

“I am the master of my fate”
While other parents were buying their college kids the latest Nokia phone back in the summers of 2000’s, Rizaly’s father gave her and her siblings weekly assignments to accomplish during the summer vacation. “Our late father instilled in us the love of reading and the value of studying,” she shared. “During summer, he would assign us English words and their meanings to memorize and asked us to recite these to him.“

Then there’s the memorization of motivational poems and speeches, one of which stuck with her for life: “It matters not how strait the gate, how charged with punishments the scroll, I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul.” She shared that this last stanza of “Invictus” by W.E. Henley had kept her motivated to look past the limitations of her circumstances and focus on her personal goals.

Career at SM
SM Foundation was established in 1983 by Henry Sy, Sr. and Felicidad T. Sy as the heart of the SM group. It has established programs that are focused on nurturing and caring for underserved communities where SM is present. It supports and empowers host communities through education, healthcare, shelter, disaster response, sustainable agriculture, and care for persons with special needs.

To date, SM Foundation has assisted more than 8,000 college and technical/vocational students, and has donated over 100 school buildings with a total of 334 classrooms built across the country.

Nurturing the graduates extends beyond the classroom as SM Foundation also provides job opportunities across the different companies of the SM group. The foundation organizes a Career Fair specifically designed for its scholars.

From the Career Fair organized by SM Foundation, Rizaly was able to get job offers from three companies – among which was SM Prime Holdings, one of the largest integrated property developers in Southeast Asia that offers innovative and sustainable lifestyle cities with the development of malls, residences, offices, hotels and convention centers. It is also the largest, in terms of asset, in the Philippines.

I still want to level up
“I haven’t accomplished much yet, but I value what I have already accomplished and received so far,” said Rizaly, referring to the highest honors she has received in high school and college, becoming a CPA, and being promoted to manager in within only a few years of her work at SM Prime. “These are just a few of the accomplishments for which I will be eternally grateful. I’m also proud of my daily achievements at work, such as fulfilling particular duties assigned to me. They make me happy and proud of myself, and they inspire me to do better.”

“Ang mga dating pinapangarap ko lang, nagagawa ko na ngayon,” Rizaly said as she related how she has been able to travel to Taiwan for vacation and do the tri-city tour of Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia. But her biggest dreams, she said, remain centered on her family: to provide better for her family by sharing with them what she has now. “Nothing is simple. Nothing is easy. Hindi ko naman to straight line lang na na-achieve. Life is full of challenges. Just stay strong, keep the faith and always give your best effort.”

Watch now! See how #TeamGalaxy DonBelle is doing awesome with their new Galaxy A Series devices

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Samsung Galaxy A Series brand ambassadors Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano, known as DonBelle, have finally revealed what they’re up to with the official launch of their newest video featuring the new Galaxy A Series. Awesome is what they’re doing as they highlight how incredible life can be when you’re doing what you love, especially with the new Galaxy A33, A53, and A73 5G.

Samsung’s latest video features #TeamGalaxy DonBelle as they showcase how the new Galaxy A Series amplifies their winning moments in gaming and content creation. The Samsung Galaxy A33, A53, and A73 5G are great for gamers and creators who want to explore new things, be in control of their passions, and achieve an awesome endgame that allows them to live the life they’ve always desired.

With the device’s Ultrafast 5G Performance and Snapdragon 778G 5G Processor on the Galaxy A73 5G, DonBelle showcases their gaming prowess, resulting in the fastest and smoothest gameplay possible. The video also demonstrates how nothing can stop the fun—not even a splash of water—with the Galaxy A Series smartphones’ IP67 Water and Dust Resistance rating.

DonBelle’s time together is made even more delightful by the Galaxy A73 5G’s 32MP front camera and 108MP OIS Quad Camera, which allow them to capture and create awesome moments that are crisp, vivid, and crystal clear.

For DonBelle, the Samsung Galaxy A Series has all of the best features that fuel them to accomplish more and do awesome things they love. Watch and enjoy the video here: Galaxy A x DonBelle: Awesome Is What I’m Doing!

The Galaxy A Series devices are available now
Achieve an awesome endgame just like #TeamGalaxy DonBelle and do fun, amazing things with these new devices from Samsung.

The Galaxy A53 5G is now available on Samsung.com, Samsung Experience Stores and Authorized Stores, Lazada, Shopee, Abenson.com and MemoXpress Online at the following prices:

Galaxy A53 5G (8+256GB) – PHP 25,490 SRP
Galaxy A53 5G (8+128GB) – PHP 23,490 SRP
Galaxy A53 5G (6+128GB) – PHP 22,990 SRP (Online Exclusive)

Customers who want a more affordable smartphone can check the Galaxy A33 5G, which is also available at the following price points:

Galaxy A33 5G (8+256GB) – PHP 21,990 SRP
Galaxy A33 5G (8+128GB) – PHP 19,990 SRP
Galaxy A33 5G (6+128GB) – PHP 18,990 SRP (Online Exclusive)
Galaxy A33 5G (8+128GB) in Awesome White – PHP 19,990 SRP (Online Exclusive)
Galaxy A33 5G (8+256GB) in Awesome White – PHP 21,990 SRP (Online Exclusive)

Both the Galaxy A53 5G and A33 5G come in Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Blue, and Awesome Peach variants.

Meanwhile, the Galaxy A73 5G comes in Awesome Gray, Awesome White, and Awesome Mint, and is now available at the following prices:

Galaxy A73 5G (8+256GB) – PHP 29, 990 SRP
Galaxy A73 5G (8+128GB) – PHP 27,990 SRP
Galaxy A73 5G (6+128GB) – PHP 26,990 SRP (Online Exclusive)

For more updates, follow Samsung Philippines on their official channels:

Samsung Philippines:
Website: https://www.samsung.com/ph/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SamsungPH
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samsungph/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/samsungphilippines
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamsungPH

To know more about the new Galaxy A Series devices, visit samsung.com/ph.

Safe Samsung Shopping
Health and safety protocols are strictly followed in Samsung Experience Stores to keep consumers and employees safe. Adhering to the guidelines set by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases, Samsung has implemented the mandatory use of face masks, and performs frequent sanitation in all stores.

Samsung Experience Stores also has unique QR health declaration codes to promote a safe and contactless contact tracing process. Product demonstrations are done side-by-side instead of face-to-face while keeping the required safe distance of one (1) meter to make sure everyone is socially distanced.

To find the nearest Samsung Experience Store, visit samsung.com/ph/samsung-experience-store/locations.

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies. The company is redefining the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, digital appliances, network systems, and memory, system LSI and LED solutions. For the latest news, please visit the Samsung Newsroom at http://news.samsung.com.

Shopee expands presence in Mindanao with a series of seller onboarding initiatives and the establishment of new hubs

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As part of its continuous efforts to bring a fun and seamless online shopping experience to more Filipinos across the country, Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, expands its serviceable areas through the establishment of new Shopee Xpress hubs across Mindanao. Through these new hubs in Davao City, Davao Del Sur, Davao Del Norte, and other areas, local sellers are provided with greater opportunities to expand their business through e-commerce and compete at a national level. For Davao to Davao purchases, both shoppers and sellers can now enjoy shorter delivery times.

Shopee also partnered with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to hold its first Shopee University Roadshow in Davao City. The masterclass educated Davao-based sellers on how to grow their businesses with e-commerce and onboarded new sellers to improve the overall online selling experience for Filipinos. Shopee also held another live seller engagement event in Davao City, Shopee Kumustahan, wherein representatives from the platform held roundtable discussions with local Shopee sellers to know more about their experience and get insights on what can help drive their business forward.

“Here at Shopee, we are always driven by our objective to make e-commerce accessible to everyone. Through the Mindanao hub expansions and conducting educational workshops, our goal is to equip local sellers and business owners with the necessary knowledge and tools to make the most out of their e-commerce journey with Shopee,” shared Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines.

If you want to grow your business online and enjoy the numerous benefits of e-commerce, start your online selling journey with Shopee today. Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.

About Shopee

Shopee is the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia & Taiwan. Shopee promotes an inclusive and sustainable digital ecosystem by enabling businesses to digitalize and grow their online presence, helping more people access and benefit from digital services, and uplifting local communities.

Shopee offers an easy, secure, and engaging experience that is enjoyed by millions of people daily. Shopee is also a key contributor to the region’s digital economy with a firm commitment to helping homegrown brands and entrepreneurs succeed in e-commerce.

Shopee is part of Sea Limited (NYSE: SE), a leading global consumer internet company. Sea’s mission is to better the lives of consumers and small businesses with technology through its three core businesses: Shopee, Garena and SeaMoney.

Overseas Filipino Workers get a chance to win up to PHP 500,000 with Pru Life UK

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Pru Life UK rewards OFWs in achieving their financial goals and securing a better future for their families.

Leading life insurer Pru Life UK is giving Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) an opportunity to win up to PHP 500,000 with the Balikbayan Raffle-PRUTektadong OFW Special.

To join, interested OFWs can earn one raffle entry by simply signing up via www.PRUTektadongOFW.com for a free virtual financial consultation with a Pru Life UK agent once they are back in the Philippines. OFWs will be guided on how to set and achieve their financial goals, manage their finances better, and get tips on how to secure their families’ future.

Additional raffle entries will be awarded to those who will answer the OFW survey and are existing Pru Life UK OFW customers.

“Overseas Filipino Workers are our modern-day heroes and we want to give them a chance of boosting their journey to financial wellness through our Balikbayan Raffle,” Pru Life UK President and Chief Executive Officer Eng Teng Wong said. “This is one of Pru Life UK’s efforts to thank them for helping their families and the economy by sharing valuable money lessons on their journey to financial wellness through our free financial consultations.”

Aside from the PHP 500,000 prize, qualified OFWs can also win a roundtrip ticket worth PHP 150,000 to any domestic or international destination of their choice in the grand draw on August 5. Pru Life UK will also give away ten (10) Puregold vouchers worth PHP 5,000 for each monthly raffle covering the three-month raffle period.

“Pru Life UK strongly advocates financial education and we want our brave OFWs to get the same chance in learning to handle their finances well despite the distance,” Wong added.

The no-cost and no-purchase required Balikbayan Raffle-PRUTektadong OFW Special Raffle will run until July 31, 2022 and is open to OFWs aged eighteen and above.

To know more about Pru Life UK and this promo, please visit www.prulifeuk.com.ph.

About Pru Life UK

Established in 1996, Pru Life UK is the pioneer of insuravest, or investment-linked life insurance products, in the Philippines and is one of the first life insurance companies approved to distribute US dollar-denominated investment-linked life insurance policies in the country. Since its establishment, Pru Life UK has expanded its reach to over 190 branches in the Philippines, with the biggest life agency force of about 35,000 licensed agents.

The company ranked first (1st) among the country’s life insurers based on the Insurance Commission’s Full Year 2021 rankings in terms of new business annual premium equivalent. Pru Life UK is headquartered in Uptown Bonifacio, Taguig City.

Pru Life UK and Prudential plc are not affiliated with Prudential Financial, Inc. (a company whose principal place of business is in the United States of America), Prudential Assurance Company (a subsidiary of M&G plc, a company incorporated in the United Kingdom), Philippine Prudential Life Insurance Company, Prudentialife Plans, Inc. or Prudential Guarantee and Assurance, Inc. (all Philippine-registered companies). Pru Life UK is a life insurance company and is not engaged in the business of selling pre-need plans.
For more information: www.prulifeuk.com.ph

Reward Yourself Everyday with the NEW Great Taste Supreme

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Catriona Gray celebrates her everyday wins like a queen with Great Taste Supreme

For many people, having a cup of coffee is a simple act of rewarding oneself. There’s that appetizing aroma, the comforting warmth, and the calmness surrounding the ritual of sitting down with a fresh cup.

If you can relate, you’ll be happy to know that your favorite coffee mix brand is treating you to two new flavors for your everyday indulgence: Great Taste Supreme Toffee Hazelnut and Great Taste Supreme Black Forest Latte.

Now, you can reward yourself with an indulgent cup of coffee every day for an affordable price!

Relish the nutty linamnam goodness of Toffee Hazelnut, topped with exciting choco brown mallows.

Or, savor the choco-cherry linamnam taste of Black Forest Latte topped with delicious cherry red mallows.

Your wins — big or small — deserve a reward, whether this means waking up on time for work, working hard on a project, finally catching up with your friends, finishing a great workout, having a well-deserved me-time, or just whenever you feel like treating yourself.

Even better: you can cop these rewarding coffee indulgences for just P8 SRP per 26g sachet from your nearest supermarkets, convenience stores, or at Universal Robina Corporation (URC)’s official stores online.

Try the newest feel-good, everyday reward: Great Taste Supreme Toffee Hazelnut and Great Taste Supreme Black Forest Latte. You wouldn’t want to miss out on this!

GSMI leads World Gin Day celebration in PH with ‘Gin Bar Crawl’ challenge

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After more than two years of pandemic disruptions, Ginebra San Miguel Inc. (GSMI), the maker of the world’s no. 1 selling gin, returns to celebrate World Gin Day (WGD) in true Ginebra fashion. The celebration consists of month-long activities, highlighted by a media launch on June 10 to kick off the nationwide Gin Bar Crawl challenge that starts on June 11.

Held every second Saturday of June, WGD was first celebrated on June 13, 2009, in Birmingham, England. GSMI led the first WGD celebration in the Asia Pacific region in 2014, coinciding with the 180th anniversary of its flagship brand, Ginebra San Miguel. Since then, the WGD celebration in the Philippines has become a much-awaited, month-long event for gin enthusiasts.

On June 10, four of the country’s top professional mixologists will take centerstage to craft one-of-a-kind cocktails based on GSMI’s gin products. It promises to be an unforgettable gin experience, stirring up the senses.

GIN BAR CRAWL

People who are trooping back to the bars after a long hiatus are in for an exciting and unique experience with the Gin Bar Crawl challenge. Gin lovers are invited to try five specially-concocted signature drinks made with GSMI gin products (Ginebra San Miguel, GSM Blue, GSM Premium Gin, and 1834 Premium Distilled Gin) or buy a GSMI featured product at any of the 30 partner establishments nationwide on June 11, 17, 18, 24, and 25 from 6 p.m. to 12 midnight.

Participants will be given a Gin Passport with five sticker slots. All they need to do is buy the five different signature WGD cocktails from the partner bars and have their Gin Passports stamped with five corresponding stickers. One drink is equivalent to one sticker. Those who complete five stickers will receive a WGD Finisher Pack, consisting of three GSMI products, and a finisher T-shirt.

GIN IS IN: COOL, CLEAR, AND VERSATILE

The gin-drinking culture is very much alive in many countries, especially in Europe. Gin has been around since the 17th century but it has remained popular, hip, and loved by many to this day. The enduring fame of the drink can be attributed to its cool vibe.

The rise of the craft gin movement has also spurred a collection of unique blends that everyone — especially the young, can enjoy. Gin’s clear, pure quality is derived from a rigorous distillation process that brings out its best flavors. Gin is also an ideal drink for its versatility, as it can be enjoyed straight or mixed with other ingredients in a cocktail. With an abundance of flavors and accessibility, gin continues to be an all-time favorite among spirits.

In the Philippines, gin is synonymous with brand Ginebra San Miguel. It is the country’s pioneering gin and the oldest consumer brand still in the market today.

The brand, already an award winner as early as the late 1900s, was originally a drink for the wealthy—popular among both peninsulares and insulares. To this day, Ginebra San Miguel continues its legacy of excellence. Its white spirits line has been a consistent Gold Quality Label awardee of the Monde Selection International Quality Institute.

Reaping accolades both locally and internationally, Ginebra San Miguel is the epitome of excellence. Every bottle of Ginebra San Miguel goes through a stringent production process to ensure optimal quality. As a testament to the strength of its brand name, variants such as GSM Blue, GSM Blue Flavors, and Ginebra San Miguel Premium Gin, have been introduced to cater to different market segments.

NEW INNOVATIONS

GSMI continues to innovate and cater to the varied tastes of its different markets.
Among its latest creations is the 1834 Premium Distilled Gin. Infused with classic juniper berries, and unique Philippine botanicals such as Sampaguita and Calamansi, 1834 appeals to sophisticated tastes.

Another exciting new product from the GSM Blue Flavors is the GSM Blue Cosmopolitan. This new flavor is a mix of sweet and tangy notes from Cranberries and Lime. Patrons of the GSM Premium Gin will also have a more exquisite experience with its new look and enhanced flavor of natural ingredients such as juniper berries, botanical essences, and citrus flavors.

GSMI also previously released the Ginebra San Miguel Hari, a 1-liter version of the flagship brand, Ginebra San Miguel that is designed for group drinking. Packaged in a bigger Frasco or Kwatro Kantos, the Hari is the perfect size for a barkada or family of four to five. The Ginebra San Miguel Hari also bears the Ginebra San Miguel label with the iconic St. Michael logo made by National Artist Fernando Amorsolo.

“Through our World Gin Day activities, we hope that more Filipinos will gain a deeper appreciation of gin and enjoy a unique gin-drinking experience made more special by GSMI’s world-class products,” said GSMI Marketing Manager Ron Molina.

Apart from the Gin Bar Crawl challenge, other WGD activities include online videos on the gin attributes and gin-drinking experience as well as pocket events on June 11 in Baguio, Naga, Cebu, and Davao to drum up the celebration.

For list of partner bars and restaurants for the Gin Crawl challenge, see attached.

GSMI is the producer of Ginebra San Miguel, the world’s largest-selling gin according to leading global drinks journal Drinks International. GSMI’s other quality distilled spirits include GSM Blue Light Gin, GSM Blue Mojito, GSM Blue Margarita, GSM Blue Gin Pomelo, Ginebra San Miguel Premium Gin, 1834 Premium Distilled Gin, Antonov Vodka, Añejo Gold Rum, Primera Light Brandy, and the Philippines’ no. 1 Chinese wine Vino Kulafu.

Breville Philippines Upgrades Espresso Machine Collection with the new Barista Touch

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What makes a good coffee experience?

For caffeine lovers, there is a sense of romanticism that comes with the whole experience of lining up at a cafe and having a pro customize their drinks. After all, is there anything else that can make you feel special other than the knowledge that your morning coffee is in the hands of someone who knows their craft?

But here’s something to think about. How would it make you feel if you can create your own cup of joe with the same level of precision and perfection as your go-to barista?

This is exactly what premium home lifestyle brand Breville Philippines offers with the newest and most innovative addition to their collection of top-tier espresso machines. Introducing the Barista Touch®, an intuitive and smart model that simplifies each step of coffee-making while retaining the premium quality of every cup.

“Helping coffee lovers better understand, appreciate, and create third-wave coffee has always been one of our goals,” Haj Cortez-Flores, F&B Business Unit Manager of Breville Philippines shares. “If you take a look at our collection of espresso machines, everything is aligned with that vision. We have the Barista Express which is more suitable for those who want to create their own drinks at the comforts of their homes and the Dual Boiler which is more suitable for start-up businesses. We have something for every type of coffee enthusiast, which makes it perfect sense for us to launch the new Barista Touch.”

When asked about the newest model, Flores described it as the glammed-up version of their current best-seller, the Barista Express. “It is the perfect model if you want an entry-level espresso machine that can give you the same quality as store-bought drinks, but it does have features that can be taken to another level.”

A good example of this, according to Flores is milk texturing. Users can try microfoam milk texturing by hand using the model’s steam wand if they want to create latte art or enhance the flavor of their drink. The challenge is that it can be a little tricky to pull off, especially for beginners.

This is where the Barista Touch® comes in. Breville Philippines decided to up their game by marrying the best features of their best-selling model with improved user experience. In a nutshell, this model is a simpler and much more intuitive espresso machine that gives coffee lovers the best of both worlds—ease of use and quality cups of joe.

The Barista Touch still covers the top four elements that Breville believes make up top-tier drinks: dose control grinding, precise espresso extraction, ideal temperature, and milk foam texturing. The model, however, comes with an automatic steam wand that lets you easily adjust the milk temperature and texture to suit your taste, as well as a one-touch coffee grinder with customizable grind size and dosage settings.

One of the best things about the Barista Touch®, moreover, is its intuitive system. You can easily customize your drink in three easy steps by choosing the right Grind, Brew, and Milk settings, and other aspects of the drink like coffee strength and temperature. To top it all off, you can save up to eight personalized coffee settings so you can easily create your preferred drinks with just a push of a button.

“The Barista Touch is like the meeting of the best of both worlds. It delivers quality, but it also makes the overall process so much smoother for our users, which I think is very important. If you ask any coffee lover, I’m sure they will agree that experience is a big part of their appreciation and love for coffee. We don’t just want to help them create their own drinks, we now bring the experience right in their very homes by giving them ‘the barista touch,’” Flores finishes.

The Barista Touch® is available in Breville outlets and select brand carriers. Know more about the newest model by visiting their website at Breville Philippines and following their Facebook page and Instagram account.

Be a social media star and do awesome content with the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G

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More than 82 percent of the Filipino population, or 92.05 million people, utilize social media on a regular basis, according to We Are Social and Kepios. Of them, 9.6 percent are aged 13 to 17, while 12.8 percent are aged 18 to 24. These numbers represent Gen Z, a new generation of hustlers eager to share their lives online. With the Samsung Galaxy A73 5G, Samsung is empowering them to be the next social media superstars.

The new smartphone is the ideal device for every Gen Z content creator looking to shoot viral-worthy Instagram reels and photos, YouTube vlogs, and TikTok videos.

The Galaxy A73 5G’s Quad Camera is designed for creators in mind, headlined by the 108MP Wide-Angle lens which captures more light and details for unmatched clarity. This is supported by a series of innovations to ensure that every shot is picture-perfect:

The 108MP remosaic and 12MP binning shots capture more details and brightness, while the Big Pixel Sensor reduces noise so photos are always clear. Hybrid Optic Zoom brings far-away subjects closer without losing image clarity.

Even Instagram Reels and TikTok videos look more professional with Optical Image Stabilization and advanced VDIS technology. They work in sync so footage is always stable and smooth. Enhanced HDR keeps details and colors vibrant, no matter the lighting condition.

Capture the crowd with the 12MP Ultra Wide Camera, customize focus with the 5MP Depth Camera and get closer to the details with the 5MP Macro Camera. The 32MP Front camera on the other hand captures high-resolution selfies and Instagram Stories. Creators may also go live wherever they are thanks to the smartphone’s IP67 rating, which makes it water and dust-resistant.

Social media superstars aren’t always creating content. They also spend time browsing social media to find inspiration and trending challenges. Viewers are transported around the world with the vibrant colors of the 6.7″ Full HD+ Super AMOLED Plus Infinity-O Display. Its 120Hz refresh rate improves video playback, scrolling, and switching between applications on the smartphone, making the viewing experience smooth and even more lifelike.

Samsung knows that online trends come quickly and change just as fast. The Galaxy A73 5G performs faster and smarter with the Snapdragon 778G 5G processor. When paired with ultra-fast 5G connectivity and a long-lasting 5,000mAh battery life, creators can keep up with all the latest challenges online. When the battery runs low, the 25W Super Fast Charging technology powers up the phone in just minutes.

Awesome Offers and Freebies for Everyone
Enjoy flexible payment terms with participating credit cards for as low as PHP 1,166.25/mo for 24 months for the Galaxy A73 5G. Pay via Home Credit for only PHP 1,202.00/mo at 0% interest for 18 months.

Samsung Care+, a dedicated product support service covering accidental damages, repairs and more, will be available for FREE to cover 1-year of services for Galaxy A73 5G in select markets.

Do more of everything with a FREE Samsung Keyboard worth PHP 2,199, plus FREE 6 months of 100GB OneDrive Storage when you purchase the Galaxy A73 5G in Authorized Samsung stores nationwide.

Starting May 1 to 31, get awesome game boosters to give you the edge! Buy the Galaxy A73 5G in Samsung.com and select Samsung Experience Stores to get the Mobile Legends Galaxy Chest which contains an exclusive Mobile Legends Box Sleeve, a Silicone Cover with Strap worth P1,999, a Mobile Legends Strap worth PHP 1,199, 5000 Mobile Legends Diamonds worth PHP 5,000, and surprise Mobile Legends merchandise.

The new Galaxy A73 5G comes in Awesome Gray, Awesome White, and Awesome Mint. It is widely available in Samsung.com, Samsung Experience Stores and Authorized Stores, Lazada, Shopee, Abenson.com and MemoXpress Online at the following prices:

Galaxy A73 5G (6+128GB) – PHP 26,990 SRP (online exclusive)
Galaxy A73 5G (8+128GB) – PHP 27,990 SRP
Galaxy A73 5G (8+256GB) – PHP 29, 990 SRP

Safe Samsung Shopping
Health and safety protocols are strictly followed in Samsung Experience Stores to keep consumers and employees safe. Adhering to the guidelines set by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases, Samsung has implemented the mandatory use of face masks, and performs frequent sanitation in all stores.

Samsung Experience Stores also has unique QR health declaration codes to promote a safe and contactless contact tracing process. Product demonstrations are done side-by-side instead of face-to-face while keeping the required safe distance of one (1) meter to make sure everyone is socially distanced.

To know more about the new Galaxy A Series devices, visit samsung.com/ph.

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SMDC: Building places Filipinos can call home

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A home, to which one can call their own, is one of the most fundamental human needs for survival. In building one’s family, buying housing or investing in property is often a crucial discussion that takes into consideration price, location, amenities and even the environment as these all impact the way people and families live and grow and how communities thrive in the long-run.

Recently, the many changes brought by the COVID-19 pandemic has caused Filipinos to reassess the way they live, work and reside. The topic on home ownership and residential space has only become much more prominent as its impact towards one’s physical, social and emotional wellbeing was emphasized when companies shifted to work-from-home setups and schools introduced blended learning. It has become likely that up and coming homeowners are looking for new and affordable housing that responds to the new realities of school and work, as well as a healthier and more self-sufficient lifestyle.

For leading real estate developer SM Development Corporation (SMDC), the residential arm of SM Prime Holdings, satisfying personal needs and meeting basic survival for the homeowners of today can be done through meaningful and strategic planning and property development.

Over the years, SMDC has been continuously redefining residential spaces to bring accessibility, convenience, function, style and sustainability in the face of evolving trends and lifestyle changes—assuring prospective buyers of the great value that SMDC properties offer.

This means presenting a range of residences located in prime urban and suburban communities, conveniently situated near major road networks and transportation hubs, and designed to reflect SM’s commitment to luxurious urban living. SMDC properties bring commercial retail shops, entertainment venues, banks and leisure facilities closer to residents against a backdrop of lush and walkable spaces. Such open spaces encourage homeowners to dwell outside and take a break from the isolation that has become a norm lately, and allow residents to safely interact with their neighbors. These spaces also provide amenities that promote a healthy lifestyle among the residents.

Across the available properties, prospect homeowners are able to choose their housing type to fit their own or their family’s needs and functions with units ranging from studio rooms to deluxe two-bedroom suites. On top of being able to customize their living spaces, state-of-the-art facilities such as 24-hour security and CCTV system, fire alarm system, numerous WIFI-ready zones and standby generator set ensures continuous function and prime livability.

However, SMDC’s promise not only pertains to providing a greater quality of life, but to also have its communities take an integral role in their commitment towards sustainability. SMDC aims to promote many green living practices by designing walkable and transport-friendly developments, introducing energy-saving and eco-friendly green buildings and encouraging effective waste management programs among residents. For the property developer, homes are seen as a legacy for future generations and should be built for sustainability and for ease in future modification.

With developments still ongoing and more projects in the pipeline, SMDC allows homebuyers the opportunity to have the home of their choice. Through its affordable investment and flexible payment options, new families or young millennials will be able to live independently in communities that cater to their specific needs.

With its ability to empathize and understand current housing needs while having the foresight to address evolving requirements, SMDC continues to create sustainable and resilient living spaces for Filipinos to call their own.