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Capture perfect portraits and moments with the OPPO Reno8 T 5G

Written by louiseinthehouse on July 25, 2023

The OPPO Reno8 T 5G offers significant all-round upgrades to the popular PortraitExpert Series and is available through OPPO’s official ecomm stores on Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop. Capture life’s fleeting precious moments as OPPO offers the Reno8 T 5G which boasts animproved camera, a refreshed design, and superior performance. The OPPO Reno8 T 5G’s 108MP Portrait Camera is a first in the Reno Series and is supportedby a one-of-a-kind 40x Microlens Camera which allows users to peek into the microscopic world,capturing photos at 20-times and 40-times magnification and a 2MP depth camera. Blurred andpixelated resolutions will be a thing of the past, as the 108MP camera offers endlesspossibilities for cropping and editing. It also has AI Portrait Super Resolution, which canoptimize portraits no matter the lighting condition. Other camera features set to impress are Selfie HDR, Bokeh Flare Portrait, Dual-View Videoand more. Giving it a premium feel is its […]

GCash Stories Launches “Turing” for Pride Month

Written by louiseinthehouse on June 24, 2023

Empowering the LGBTQIA+ Entrepreneurs to #WerkWithPride by Offering Finance for All GCash Stories returns with a powerful new release featuring Turing Quinto, as the face of GCash’s “Werk With Pride” advocacy for Pride Month. Directed by Antoinette Jadaone, the film celebrates pride by putting a spotlight on GCash’s commitment to inclusivity and financial empowerment while telling the story of strength and persistence of Filipino drag performer, Turing. Turing gained fame as a contestant on the debut season of Drag Race Philippines. The short film delves into Turing’s aspirations and determination to succeed in life while showing the challenges faced by breadwinners striving to make ends meet. Just like anyone else chasing a brighter future, Turing works with pride, thanks to GCash. She reassures her mother, “Ako nang bahala sa pag tambling, Ma,” despite the struggles their family faces. Overcoming tears, she performs in her living room, cheered on by her […]

MOA Signing Between Sterling Bank of Asia and Santos Land Development Corp.

Written by louiseinthehouse on May 29, 2023

Sterling Bank of Asia signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Santos LandDevelopment Corporation (SLDC) to expand its home loan offering to its current andprospective clients in Davao. The MOA signing held at The Ivory Residences marks the officialpartnership of SBA and SLDC. SBA’s First Vice President for Vismin Consumer Lending, Ms. Leila Amante, and Senior VicePresident for Consumer Lending Group, Ms. Mary Rose Mendez, together with SLDC’sChairman, Ms. Nora Morada, and Chief Finance Officer, Ms. Maria Lourdes Estanislao, forgedthe agreement. “We are excited about the recent expansion of partnerships in the Davao region,” said Ms.Amante. ” This partnership with SLDC will allow SBA to offer our current and future clients morehome ownership options,” she added. The Ivory Residences is the latest addition to the existing home loan offering of Sterling Bank ofAsia under the SLDC projects. The 18-story residential condominium stands steps away frommalls, hospitals, schools, and public offices, making it an excellent […]

MCM unveils new logo, new name as Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao

Written by louiseinthehouse on May 3, 2023

Malayan Colleges Mindanao has been rejuvenated and renamed as Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao (Mapúa MCM), made all the more official with the school’s unveiling of its rebranded Façade on April 27, 2023. The announcement was made by Dr. Dodjie S. Maestrecampo, Mapúa MCM president during the recent unveiling of the school’s new logo on the Davao campus. “Our new name, Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao, aptly represents our competencies, focus, and vision. By putting our heritage at the forefront, we firmly attest that our graduates and students have been trained and equipped with the same academic and technological excellence that Mapúa is known for,” Maestrecampo said. The rebranding reflects the legacy of excellence and global standards in which the college is rooted. It is also a nod towards the institution’s commitment to high-quality education that equips students to compete globally. The move also heralds the higher education institution’s efforts to transform […]

What to love about HONOR X9a 5G, X7a, and MagicBook X Laptops

Written by louiseinthehouse on March 8, 2023

Bringing its latest technologies to the Philippine market, HONOR empowers smart device users with human-centric innovations. The year has just begun yet HONOR Philippines already introduced not just one, but three smart devices in the market already! All hailing from HONOR’s industry-setting X Series, the HONOR X9a 5G, HONOR X7a, and HONOR MagicBook X laptops were made available to the public recently. “We wanted to start the year really strong and we are delighted with the fact that we are on track. Three devices since the start of the year and we’re just getting started. HONOR Philippines takes pride in our newest devices that cater to consumers’ ever-changing needs and requirements,” said Stephen Cheng, HONOR Philippines Vice President. HONOR X9a 5G Making a massive buzz online, the new HONOR X9a 5G sports a 120Hz Premium OLED Curved Display allowing users to enjoy a large screen of 6.67-inch with an impressive […]

Check out what’s in Moira’s shopping list this Christmas!

Written by louiseinthehouse on December 15, 2022

Gift your loved ones with these items you can get at 0% interest through Home Credit Finding the perfect holiday gifts for loved ones can be challenging for some people. Well, gift giving doesn’t come with no pressure since we only want to give our loves ones what’s best for them. If you’re still looking for the ideal presents or rather need some inspiration, Filipina singer-songwriter Moira dela Torre shares her holiday gift ideas that are perfect for all ages and for every special person in your life! Making it a merrier Christmas season, Home Credit recently launched The Great 0% Interest Festival, so every shopper can check out items from almost 10,000 partner stores nationwide. Customers can choose from more than 50,000 products available through Home Credit that they get at 0% interest until January 31, 2023. Are you ready? Check out what’s in Moira’s shopping list this holiday season! Gifts […]

SKY FIBER unwraps faster and improved speeds

Written by louiseinthehouse on December 12, 2022

In the spirit of giving, home internet service provider SKY Fiber boosts the speed promos of select Super Speed Plans while keeping the same monthly subscription fee so that new and existing subscribers can instantly enjoy faster and seamless connection during the holiday festivities this December until May 31, 2023. Starting December 9, customers can avail the 50Mbps Plan priced at P1,699 per month and get up to 150Mbps speed for free. This is an increase of more than 70% from the previous speed boost promo of only up to 85Mbps. Moreover, the 30Mbps Plan for P1,299 a month can now provide up to 45Mbps speed while the 100Mbps Plan for P2,299 a month provides up to 200Mbps within the promo period. With such high-speed connectivity, families can conveniently stream shows together, connect with their loved ones through video calls, or join in virtual Christmas parties without interruption. Further elevate […]

SM Supermalls nationwide offers faster GCash scan-to-pay payments

Written by louiseinthehouse on December 5, 2022

In response to the call of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) for the digitalization of payments for safer and more efficient transactions, SM Supermalls, has partnered with GCash, the country’s no. 1 financial app, to enable GCash QR payments across all SM malls nationwide, including supermarkets, food and retail merchants as well as services such as cinema and parking, among others. Through this partnership, GCash scan-to-pay transactions via fast and efficient QR payment options are now available across SM malls. “Shopping for food and essentials and other items in the new normal has changed for many. More than ever, customers value safety, efficiency, and convenience. This is what GCash aims to provide Filipinos through our valued partnership with SM in line with our vision of financial inclusion for all. We are excited to collaborate with SM to offer a safe shopping experience to millions of Filipinos nationwide,” said Martha […]

Have the merriest holiday with Home Credit’s The Great 0% Interest Festival

Written by louiseinthehouse on November 11, 2022

Grab your most desired items at 0% interest rates through Home Credit from almost 10,000 stores nationwide! The most awaited season for Filipinos is fast approaching — signaling the most beautiful time of the year for giving and sharing. Get ready to fill your hearts with your most wishlisted items for yourself and your loved ones and embark on the most exciting shopping season of the year! Want something for your monitos and monitas? Or have you been wanting to reward yourself for a year of hard work? Better not pout, better not let your wallets cry because a huge blowoutis coming to town! As a holiday treat for Filipino customers, Home Credit Philippines (HCPH), the lifestyle partner of every Filipino, launches The Great 0% Interest Festival with over 50,000 products offered at 0% interest rates at almost 10,000 partner stores nationwide. “Giving has always been a part of every […]

Johndorf Ventures: Housing as a valuable investment

Written by louiseinthehouse on November 2, 2022

Real property veteran Johndorf Ventures Corporation (JVC) observes that housing remains an essential value investment in spite of the economic slowdown brought about by the pandemic and natural calamities. Abigail Lim, JVC Managing Director notes that Filipinos continue to recognize the necessity of securing the future of their families by putting hard-earned funds into real estate. Value investments, such as the company’s exclusive mid-market community Astana Davao, have been observed to defy expectations of sales downtrends on the heels of economic slowdowns in the past two years. More than 80% of Astana Davao’s 277 two-storey townhouse units have been sold. Construction will be completed by year-end. “Astana Davao is notably one of the best value investments on offer in Davao today. We are proud that we have created quality homes in a community set in a prime location. By providing dwellings within a short distance from key destinations of the […]