Globe Prepaid gives customers up to 10GB boost with bigger GoSAKTO and GoSURF promos

Starting this year, Globe Prepaid customers who subscribe to GoSAKTO and GoSURFwill enjoy additional free data to watch, play, share, shop, and discover more!

GoSAKTO90 is now even made better with free 1GB per day for GoSHARE&SHOP and GoWATCH&PLAY. GoSHARE&SHOP entitles you to richer content for your social media and online shopping needs with access to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Shopee and ZALORA. 

Meanwhile, GoWATCH&PLAY promos allows you to stay updated on your favorite flicks and series on YouTube, Netflix, iWant, Viu, iflix, NBA, and HOOQ. You can also battle it out with your friends in Mobile Legends, Arena of Valor, Rules of Survival, Clash of Clans, Clash Royale, Free Fire and PUBG all you want, anytime you want. Free GoSHARE&SHOP + GoWATCH&PLAY is also available via your other GoSAKTO favorites -- GoSAKTO70, 120, and 140. 

Customers can also subscribe to GoSURF50 for free 1GB per day for GoSHARE&SHOP and GoWATCH&PLAY. Travel and trivia junkies can access their favorite apps Grab, Google Maps, Waze, Tiktok and even Wikipedia with free 1GB daily by subscribing to GoLIVE&DISCOVER via GoSURF50 valid for 3 days. Heavier data users can easily avail GoSURF299 for up to free 10GB for GoSHARE&SHOP, GoWATCH&PLAY, or GoLIVE&DISCOVER valid for 30 days. 

“We stay committed as the leader of the Filipino digital lifestyle in providing customers more digital access points in realizing their passion. The additional free 1GB would allow their customers to further explore the digital life in order to achieve their individual aspirations, self and community discoveries” said Popo Yambao-Gallegos, Head of Globe Brand. 

Power your passion and purpose further by subscribing to your favorite Globe Prepaid promos using the GlobeONE app. Download it for free via Google PlayStore or the App Store.

Samsung Lends Washing Machines to Taal Volcano Eruption Victims

MANILA, Philippines – Less than a week after the recent Taal Volcano eruption, Samsung Philippines headed to Batangas and lent top-of-the-line washing machines to aid affected victims, making it possible for them to thoroughly remove volcanic ash and wash their clothes.

A Samsung personnel assists Lipa City evacuees who were affected by the Taal Volcano eruption.

On January 18, the company handed 16 washers and dryers to the Inosluban-Marawoy Evacuation Center in Lipa City, with assistance from Batangas Governor Dodo Mandanas and Lipa City Councilor Mikee Morada. Samsung also lent a television set to the kids and other evacuees to access news and entertainment while in the evacuation center.

The project aims to help over 2,500 evacuees from either Tagaytay, Talisay, Tanauan, or other Batangas residents. In the first three days, over 1,400 kilograms of clothing have been washed.

Being displaced from their homes, having easy access to an everyday need greatly eases their situation, and allows those affected to focus more on recovering from the calamity.

A Samsung personnel assists Lipa City evacuees who were affected by the Taal Volcano eruption.

Samsung Philippines Service Marketing Lead JSam Go and Head of CSR and Government Relations Nico Garcia (3rd & 5th from left) handover the digital appliances to Batangas Governor Dodo Mandanas.

"Our hearts go out to the people affected by the Taal Volcano eruption. It is a difficult situation to be away from one’s home,” said James Jung, President of Samsung Philippines. “We, at Samsung, strongly believe in technology that nurtures and enables people, so we hope to ease the living situation of the victims while they’re dealing with the aftermath of the eruption."

The washers and dryers will remain in the evacuation center until the Taal Volcano’s alert level lowers down, with the situation being safer for the victims to return home.

Biggest OPPO Super Experience Store in the PH opens in Ayala Malls Manila Bay

PHILIPPINES - January 2020 – Last January 18, 2020, OPPO opened their largest and grandest OPPO Super Experience Store with an area of about 286 square meter in Ayala Malls Manila Bay, in line with their continuous effort to provide Filipinos with an improved customer service experience.

From L-R: OPPO Philippines vice president for national sales, Zen Han; OPPO Philippines retail director, Jenny Chen; OPPO Philippines CEO, Damon Huang; Silicon Valley chairman, Tommy Tia; OPPO Ambassador and content creator, Mimiyuuuh; OPPO Philippines vice president for business development, Jane Wan; OPPO Philippines aftersales director, Kent Zhang; and Silicon Valley president, Joel Pe.

The wide space of the OPPO Experience Store was strategically designed to commit towards the development of the brand’s own line of Internet of Things (IOT) products, as well as to better provide quality customer service.

The newest OPPO Experience Store is also partly inspired by the aesthetics of the OPPO super flagship stores found in China, Singapore, and Thailand. The interior features an expansive mirror ceiling that enhances the lighting effect and also overall feel of the store. The new store also has a lounge area that is fully equipped with VOOC Flash Charging outlets where OPPO customers can lounge around and stay connected while checking the latest OPPO products or waiting for their turn at the customer care. 

Another highlight of the grand opening was the OPPO Service Center 3.0 that features a minimalist yet a sophisticated ambiance with an improved service experience for repairs, consultations, and centralized customer care services. The newest service center offers a more transparent service program where customers can observe while the well-trained customer care representative repairs their smartphone. 

The grand opening event last January 18 was filled with exciting games, raffles, freebies, and a store tour with local Youtube sensation Mimiyuuuh. Check out the newest OPPO Super Experience Store soon to get a first-hand experience of the world-renowned tech brand’s innovations. 

The new OPPO Super Experience Store is located on the 4th floor of Ayala Malls Manila Bay, MacapagalAvenue, Tambo Paranaque City. 

To know more about OPPO’s latest news and store openings near you, visit the website www.oppo.com/ph or check the official Facebook page at www.facebook.com/OPPOPH and the official Instagram page at www.instagram.com/oppophilippines.

Vivo’s Shoot for the Stars promo makes NBA fans’ Christmas wishes come true

This Christmas season, Vivo is playing Santa and is giving its smartphone fans the chance to finally live their dream of watching their favorite NBA superstars battle it out for supremacy, live, in a weekend full of highlights!

With its Shoot for the Stars raffle promo, the brand is giving Vivo and NBA fans a once-in-a-lifetime chance to win a trip for two (2) to Chicago, USA to watch and experience the NBA All-Star 2020. The winner and his/her companion will also get free passes to various NBA All-Star events, and hotel accommodations.

Forty (40) Titan 22 Gift Certificates worth P2,000 each, 20 Vivo Y17 smartphones, and 5 Vivo NEX 3 smartphones also await 65 lucky Vivo fans who will participate in the raffle promo.

From November 26 to December 26, 2019, customers can earn one (1) entry for the Shoot for the Stars raffle promo by purchasing any Vivo smartphones amounting to P9,999 and above from official Vivo stores nationwide and official Vivo Philippines shops on Lazada (www.lazada.com.ph/shop/vivo-official-store/), Shopee (https://shopee.ph/vivophilippines), Argomall (www.argomall.com/brands/vivo) and Akulaku mobile app.

Those who purchase the Vivo S1 Pro, V17 Pro, or NEX 3 can also increase their chances of winning the raffle by earning two (2) entries.

So, are you game? It’s your turn to Shoot for the Stars, for a chance to score tickets to the NBA All-Star 2020, and live the ultimate NBA fan experience!

For more Shoot for the Stars updates, visit vivoglobal.ph/vivoshootforthestars and Vivo’s official Facebook page.

Per DTI-Fair Trade Permit number FTEB-21979 series of 2019. See posters and print ads for more details.

ASUS CELEBRATES THE LAZADA 3.3 BIRTHDAY SALE ON MARCH 27 WITH LIMITED-TIME PRICE DROPS ON ZENFONE AND ZENPOWER FAVORITES!

Lazada Philippines is celebrating its 7^th year this whole month of March, and ASUS Philippines joins in on the birthday bash. On Wednesday, March 27 get the whole gang ready for exclusive, limited-time, discounted offers on crowd-favorite, photography-centric ZenFone products from the ZenFone 3 Series and ZenFone 4 Series. In addition, some of the renowned Battery Kings from theZenFone Max family are joining the sale too, as well as a couple of ZenPower products.

Lazada’s 7^th year is going to be a one-of-a kind celebration, with jaw-dropping offerings on ASUS’ smartphones and power banks. Check out the list below for the rundown of ZenFones and ZenPowers available during the Lazada 3.3 Birthday Sale:

PRODUCT	KSP	LAZADA SRP	SPECIAL PRICE!
ZenFone Max Pro M2	·        5,000 mAh Battery Capacity ·        35 Days Standby Time ·        Qualcomm™ Snapdragon™ 660 ·        4GB RAM/64GB ROM ·        12MP Sony IMX486 sensor + 5MP Depth Effect Dual Rear Cameras with 13 AI Scene Detection	PHP 12,995	March 27 (Whole Day Special Price) PHP 11,190 Flash Sale (Stay tuned for schedule announcement on March 27) PHP 10,990
ZenFone Max Pro M1	·        5,000 mAh Battery Capacity ·        35 Days Standby Time ·        Qualcomm™ Snapdragon™ 636 ·        3GB RAM/32GB ROM	PHP 8,995	March 27 (Whole Day Special Price) PHP 8,290 (First 20) PHP 8,695 (Succeeding) Crazy Brand Offer (March 27 @ 12AM-2AM) PHP 7,790 (First 20) PHP 8,295 (Succeeding)
ZenFone 4	·        12MP + 120-degree Dual Rear Camera ·        Qualcomm™ Snapdragon™ 660 ·        6GB RAM/64GB ROM	PHP 14,990	March 27 (Whole Day Special Price) PHP 13,695 Crazy Brand Offer (March 27 @ 12AM-2AM) PHP 13,290
ZenFone 4 Selfie Lite	·        3GB RAM/32GB ROM ·        13MP Selfie Camera with Softlight LED Flash ·       SelfieMaster™ Technology ·        2GB RAM	PHP 5,995	March 27 (Whole Day Special Price) PHP 5,695 Flash Sale (Stay tuned for schedule announcement on March 27) PHP 5,495 Crazy Brand Offer (March 27 @ 12AM-2AM) PHP 5,495
ZenFone 3 Zoom	·        5,000 mAh Battery Capacity ·        42 Days Standby Time ·        Sony IMX 12 MP ·        2.3x Zoom Lens ·        Rose Gold (Pink)	PHP 11,295	March 27 (Whole Day Special Price) PHP 10,990 Crazy Brand Offer (March 27 @ 12AM-2AM) PHP 9,990
ZenFone 3 Laser	·        4GB RAM/64GB ROM ·        13MP Ultra-fast 0.03s Laser Auto-focus Rear Camera ·        Sony IMX Sensor	PHP 7,495	March 27 (Whole Day Special Price) PHP 6,590 Flash Sale (Stay tuned for schedule announcement on March 27) PHP 5,995
ZenPower 10050	·        10,050 mAh Battery Capacity ·        Safety Assurance with ASUS PowerSafe Technology ·        Bumper Case Colors: Gold, Black, Silver	PHP 895	March 27 (Whole Day Special Sale) PHP 819 (Black) PHP 749 (Gold/Silver) Crazy Brand Offer (March 27 @ 12AM-2AM) PHP 809 (Black) PHP 739 (Gold/Silver)
ZenPower Slim 3000	·        3,000 mAh Battery Capacity ·        Safety Assurance with ASUS PowerSafe Technology	PHP 499	March 27 (Whole Day Special Sale) PHP 395

#ZenFone, #ZenPower, #LazadaTurns7, #Lazada7Birthday

Exciting deals await SAMSUNG customers in Lazada’s 7th Birthday Mega Blowout Sale!

It’s Lazada’s 7th birthday!

To celebrate the milestone of Southeast Asia’s e-commerce website, Samsung whips up exciting treats for everyone.

Catch great promos and discounts when you shop from any of Lazada’s partner merchants from March 27, 2019, 12 AM to 2 AM only. Global technology leader Samsung offers irresistible and awesome products from its official store on Lazada.com.ph.

Stay ahead of the latest innovative Samsung mobile devices. Get premium accessories for free when you purchase any of this year’s lineup of top-of-line smartphones, including the cutting edge Samsung Galaxy A50, supercharged M20, and groundbreaking Galaxy S10 or S10+.

Recreate your entertainment hub with the Samsung 65” Curved UHD TV, 49” UHD TV, 43” and 32” LED TVs, with price reductions of up to 45% for a fully immersive viewing experience. Moreover, monitors come with special vouchers for a more affordable theater room.

Cherish the moments with the family with the help of Samsung Digital Appliances. These home partners are equipped with features that promise to help customers nurture their loved ones. Purchase Samsung refrigerators and washing machines with a whopping 20% discount. This will help provide the best care for the family while spending less.

Don’t miss out on these special treats! Mark your calendars and visit lazada.com.ph/shop/samsung for more information about this celebration.

Experience the new SAMSUNG Galaxy Buds, available in stores today

Complement a passionate lifestyle with Samsung’s newest in-ear companion -- the Galaxy Buds -- which hits stores today!

Enjoy clear and smart audio powered by acoustic specialists AKG to deliver rich and high-resolution live sound. This results in a crisp user experience without any of the unnecessary background noise. Apart from premium acoustics, the Galaxy Buds make talk time easier through its speech enhancement feature and its Adaptive Dual Microphone technology to switch between inner and outer mics. Its Quick Ambient Mode allows sounds from the environment to stream in without removing the device.

The new Samsung Galaxy Buds are ergonomically designed using advanced and lightweight materials to ensure a comfortable and snug fit all day. It lets users play music for up to six hours and talk on the phone for up to five hours on a single charge. The buds can be charged wirelessly or be powered by a Galaxy S10 smartphone through the Wireless PowerShare technology.

The Galaxy Buds seamlessly connect to any Galaxy device in an instant via Bluetooth. Users can switch between any screen and wearable in a matter of seconds so they don’t miss any of the action. When not in use, its slim and compact design makes it convenient to store in a pocket or bag.

Available in black and white, the new Samsung Galaxy Buds are available starting today with a suggested retail price of PHP 6,990.00. 

For more information, visit the Samsung Facebook page or log on to samsung.com/ph.

OPPO 2019 Innovation Event Offers The Exploration of 5G & 10x Lossless Zoom - A Chance to "Get Closer"

February 2019, [Barcelona, Spain] – Today, OPPO hosted its first global Innovation Event in Barcelona, Spain.

Within the top 5 smartphone brands in the world, OPPO shared some exciting announcements on the innovation behind its advancements in mobile technologies in 2019. Debuting a world-first 10x lossless zoom technology and industry leading developments in 5G technology, OPPO is cementing its reputation as an innovator in the mobile communications space.

The OPPO brand takes inspiration from the amazing possibilities of the every day and in helping people to realize the beauty that is around them. Driven by consumer insights, OPPO has been investing heavily in innovation with a huge commitment to R&D. It is this commitment that helps OPPO to develop industry-first innovations time and time again, be it through image beautification technology, 5G, AI, AR/VR or other emerging mobile technologies.

“We’re proud to deliver our first Innovation Event for media and partners today” OPPO Vice President, Anyi Jiang, comments “innovation is our top priority and we have made many recent developments to bring the future into consumer’s hands. We look forward to continuing with this commitment and bringing to market more advances particularly in 5G and photography.”

5G is the future of the smartphone industry, bringing with its endless possibilities for creativity, imagination and closer connectivity. Today, OPPO brought the 5G era closer with the announcement of its first 5G smartphone and the OPPO 5G Landing Project. In this initiative, OPPO proposed and committed to bring into full play with the capability of carrier partners like Swisscom, Telstra, Optus- and more in-depth collaboration with potential partners like Singtel to promote the implementation of 5G products and services, so that consumers can experience new levels of performance and efficiency that will empower new use cases and connect new industries.

Cristiano Amon, President of Qualcomm Incorporated, endorsed OPPO’s commitment to 5G innovation, “Given their leadership in the 4G era, OPPO is well positioned to be a leader in the transition to 5G. We see tremendous opportunities to drive further innovation in the 5G era, and Qualcomm Technologies looks forward to working closely with OPPO to realize the true potential of 5G and support the launch of their first 5G smartphone powered by our flagship Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 855 Mobile Platform with the X50 5G modem, integrated RF transceiver and RF Front-End solutions. 

OPPO has been anticipating and preparing for the arrival of 5G since 2015 and has invested in design and technology to ensure the production of a desirable phone, that doesn’t compromise on functionality to accommodate 5G features and benefits. The hotly anticipated arrival of its first 5G smartphone looks set to revolutionize consumers’ lives through 4K, 8K video download/upload/cloud-play, 3D video calling, 5G cloud gaming and multi-player AR/VR game, in-store navigation, AR shopping integrated, immersive, entertainment everywhere and more

At the Innovation Event, OPPO also presented the world’s first 10x lossless zoom technology. Another industry first, OPPO further empowers users and provides everyone the opportunity to take professional style photographs, without fearing any loss of quality.

10x lossless zoom is a new technology created with industry-leading camera specifications including a triple-lens camera structure consisting of a telephoto lens, ultra-wide-angle lens, and main camera. To provide further value to users, OPPO also introduced Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) on both the main camera and the telephoto lens to achieve higher, anti-shake accuracy that brings people closer to the world around them so that they never miss the unmissable.

Those who attended the Innovation Event also got to witness the premiere of OPPO’s showcase of some of the exciting real-life applications that users will get to enjoy with 5G; from hologram calls to AR shopping as well as demonstrations of perfect scenarios to use 10x lossless zoom.

OPPO will also have a presence at MWC in the Ericsson and Qualcomm booths, where visitors will get to experience cloud gaming through a live demo of SoulCalibur6 developed in partnership with Shadow, the leading high-performance cloud gaming company.

No more battery woes, just woos this Valentine’s with great discounts on OPPO R17 Pro and Find X!

Enjoy Valentine’s more with huge discounts from OPPO and get a chance to be featured in its 10-second love story video!

It’s that time of the year when love is much more celebrated than any other day – Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re single, committed, in love or have fallen out of love, OPPO will be your best partner from this moment on! Dodge the battery woes and just prepare to woo your lover (or yourself) with OPPO’s premium smartphones.

The OPPO R17 Pro, powered with SuperVOOC fast charge technology is available for a special Valentine’s price offer of Php 32,990, from its original price of Php 38,990. Or if you are feeling extra this love month, get your partner or yourself the extravagant OPPO Find X in its limited Valentine’s Day price of Php 41,990, that’s Php 8,000 off from the SRP of Php 49,990.

Experience R17 Pro’s SuperVOOC: from zero to 40% in 10 minutes

A premium smartphone that promises high-performance and efficiency, the R17 Pro is equipped withSuperVOOC flash charge technology which users can experience safe and efficient charging from zero to 40% in 10 minutes. SuperVOOC system is the first in the smartphone industry to use a Bi-cell design that increases the output voltage of up to 10 volts while still remaining safe for daily use.

The R17 Pro is also powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 for seamless and snappy performance. It features triple cameras to capture professional-grade photos and videos in low-light conditions, 6.4-inch screen with 91.5% screen-to-body ratio and an in-screen fingerprint unlock.

Redefining Flagship smartphone with Find X

Meanwhile, hailed as the future of flagship smartphones, the OPPO Find X delivers not only futuristic style but also exceptional power for unparalleled performance. The Find X boasts of 8GB RAM, 256GB internal storage, and the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 platform—plus a sleek, unique 6.42-inch panoramic arc screen with an industry-leading screen ratio of 93.8 percent and features full stealth 3D cameras on the front and back of the smartphone body.

Share your unique love story in #MySuperVOOCLove

We’re letting you hit not just two but three birds in one stone this Valentine’s month. Aside from discounts, OPPO is launching its special Valentine’s campaign where fans can share their extraordinary and unique story along with their photo for a chance be featured in #MySuperVOOCLove 10-second video.

“This Valentine’s season, we want to share our love to our loyal customers by giving them the opportunity to own OPPO premium phones, the R17 Pro and Find X.” said Jane Wan, OPPO Philippines’ VP of Marketing.

OPPO Valentine’s Day Sale will start on February 13 at all OPPO authorized stores and resellers nationwide. 

 Check out the other promos and deals for OPPO F3, F3 Plus, F5, F5 Youth, F5 6GB, F7, F7 128GB, F7 Youth. For more information on OPPO’s products and activities, follow www.facebook.com/OPPOPH and @OPPOPhilippines on Twitter and Instagr

The Future of Smartphones: What we know so far about Vivo’s 2019 opening salvo

In 2018, Vivo cemented its position as the innovator of the smartphone industry—always introducing breakthrough technology. From the Vivo X21, the first to feature an in-display fingerprint scanner, to the NEX series that boasts of additional impressive features such as a huge screen-to-body ratio, to name one.

The consistently remarkable releases just gets everyone all the more excited for what Vivo will pull out its sleeves next. An unofficial image circulating the web, of what might be the speculated V15 or the latest in the NEX series, shows that it might bring in a groundbreaking pop-up front camera.

The image suggests that this model that will truly highlight what it’s like to have a notch-less display has been in the works since early 2018. Meaning, the innovative OEM brand has been brainstorming how to create the smartphone with a full-screen display for a while now. And that this development might be the game-changer in the smartphone industry that we’ll get to see in the near future, if not soon enough.

Aside from the intriguing front elevating camera, rumors are that it will also jump into the triple-lens trend. Based on the image study, could we be looking also into a waterproof smartphone? While nothing’s certain at this point, what’s certain is that Vivo is keeping up the ante, and is definitely releasing something exciting this February.

Be the Coolest Family with Samsung’s ‘Summer Sale Away’ Promo

Summer is just around the corner, which means it’s time for Filipinos to bond in many fun and cool activities with their loved ones. With Samsung’s Summer Sale Away promo, families can now turn their ultimate summertime fantasy into reality with its line of digital appliances.

From February 1 to March 31, 2019, Samsung will give discounts of up to 20% off on its products. On top of these huge savings, a promo will reward three lucky winners with a 5-day/4-night Asian cruise with three of their loved ones to Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand. Every Php 5,000 worth of purchase of registered Samsung Digital Appliances is worth one entry so families can get more chances of winning.

Enjoy the many benefits of having a Samsung Digital Appliance at home. Have an indoor picnic using the Smart Oven, a 6-in-1 kitchen partner that works as a grill, steamer, fryer, oven, microwave, and yogurt maker. It has 15 Cook with Ease presetsthat help create delicious and nutritious homemade dishes. They can also beat the heat and indulge in cold treats and desserts stored in the Food Showcase Refrigerator, which offers quick and easy access to your favorite food items.

Kids can enjoy their afternoon activities at home with the Wind-Free™ Air Conditioner that evenly distributes a cool breeze without the discomfort of direct air blow. Its Wind-Free mode also helps prevent kids from getting sick, allowing them to make the most out of their summer vacation. To help keep them fresh while they’re out playing, the FlexWash’s EcoBubble™ technology creates powerful bubbles to easily remove odors, sweat, and dirt while protecting delicates and large items. The all-in-one laundry partner can also handle multiple loads and accept forgotten garments mid-wash so no one will miss out on the season’s fun-filled activities.

With Samsung’s Digital Appliances, families can make this summer the best one yet. Visit the nearest authorized dealer, check Samsung Electronics Philippines’ official Facebook page, or visit samsung.com/ph to know more.