METEOR GARDEN ACTORS USE VIVO SMARTPHONES IN 2018 REBOOT

Hit TV series Meteor Garden has made a comeback this 2018 after a successful and highly popular run 17 years ago, in 2001. Set in the city of Shanghai, the series reboot centers around the story of an ordinary girl, Dong Shancai who enters a prestigious university where she later encounters the well-known F4, an exclusive circle of four boys celebrated in school for their good looks and wealthy background. A string of events brought Shancai with the boys, particularly with the handsome Daoming Si and soft-spoken Huaze Lei. 

VIVO HINTS FAST CHARGING

Battery life and charging time are two of the important features that tech savvy and heavy smartphone users look at when they search for smartphone. What good is a smartphone if it does not have battery anyway?

SHOPEE 9.9 SUPER SHOPPING DAY IS BACK

Users can look forward to a super series of non-stop deals over 11 consecutive super themed days, and massive giveaways worth over ₱15 million to be won!

A HOTPOT OF CULTURE: SIX US FOODIE HUBS AT FESTIVAL MALL

Festival Mall’s new Expansion Wing and River Park has become a prime food destination to cater to all your Western food cravings. Ever recall that table full of glistening, golden breakfast goodies in one of those American shows you watched on TV or online? Pancakes stacked a mile high or steaming eggs and bacon smiling up from a plate? Or maybe you’ve come by an episode where the protagonist is gorging down on an authentic slow-cooked beef burrito, or a crunchy taco shell where juicy pork, onions, tomatoes, and jalapenos are tumbling free.

ABSOLUT DISTILLERS BARES PHP1.3 BILLION EXPANSION TO STRENGTHEN GREEN INITIATIVES

Absolut Distillers Inc. (ADI), a subsidiary of Tanduay under the leadership of Lucio “Bong” K. Tan Jr., is investing around P1.3 billion for its three-year expansion plan to improve and strengthen its renewable energy initiatives. Photo above is ADI’s 2 MW Solar Power Plant — first solar facility in Batangas and is embedded within the distillery complex.

Are These Photos A Hint Of Vivo’s Next Flagship Smartphone?

Vivo’s Filipino endorsers have been throwing hints on their social media accounts that something new is coming soon. 

Daniel Padilla on Twitter teased fans with a new visual.

Teen King Daniel Padilla posted a photo of himself with a gradient pink and blue background and the words “Go Beyond,” tagging Vivo Philippines’ account.

Vivo endorsers hinted online that something new from the smartphone brand is arriving soon.

Other Vivo endorsers Darren Espanto, Julie Anne San Jose, Maymay Entrata, Maris Racal, and Paul Salas also posted similar photos on their Instagram pages.

Do these photos tell something about the next Vivo flagship smartphone?

TJ Monterde, KZ Tandingan, and Iñigo Pascual also posted photos tagging Vivo Philippines on IG. This time, their photos showed colorful backgrounds or lighting.

What is the common theme of these photos?

Vivo ladies Kira Balinger, Joyce Pring, Loisa Andalio, Elisse Joson, and Sassa Dagdag posted closeup photos tagging Vivo Philippines as if to emphasize their makeup.

In the past week, Vivo has been dropping hints on its social media accounts. It kicked off with a video of a fingerprint depicted like a spiral galaxy in an apparent reference to its pioneering In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology. Its second teaser was a video of the launch of a space rocket. The third one was another video of the moon with a curved line emphasizing its shape.

In this case, Vivo seems to be getting a lot of inspiration from the cosmos for its next smartphone. What do you think will Vivo post next? Best to keep watch on its social media pages.  

For inquiries about Vivo, visit the Vivo website at vivoglobal.ph or check out their Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/vivophil), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/vivo_philippines/), and Twitter (https://twitter.com/vivo_phil) accounts.

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FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT: TEACHING YOUR KIDS SMART FINANCIAL HABITS

Money has always been a tricky topic. Do you agree? Parents who wish for their children to have clear and sound ideas about money should make sure that their children hear about it at home.  Yes, there are a lot of things a parent must do to secure their child’s future, but how can parents be confident enough that their children can eventually take care of themselves, particularly in the financial aspect of life?

ALLIANZ PNB GEARING UP TO ATTRACT MORE YOUNG FILIPINOS TO GET PROTECTED WITH AZpire GROWTH

Millennials are making financial progress, but efforts thwarted by the influence of social media—what's your personal take on this? We have been hearing it that millennials are often labeled as being financially irresponsible, spending too much on frivolous things or experiences but this is not the case according to the Generations Ahead Study from Allianz.

#BABYMARATHON CELEBRATES LAZADA'S 2ND SUPER BRAND DAY WITH PAMPERS

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DISCOVERY KIDS LAUNCHES OFFICIALLY IN THE PHILIPPINES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PLDT AND SMART

You heard it right! and the App will also launch in Singapore at the end of the month —Discovery Kids is s mobile subscription service for kids. It made it official in the Philippines in partnership with the country’s leading telco and digital services provider, PLDT Inc., and its wireless subsidiary, Smart Communications.

A NEWBIE CUPID’S GUIDE TO MATCHMAKING

Reality TV show First Dates reveals the ins and outs of matching potential lovebirds. — We all have that one datable colleague who seems to be the perfect match to that single, lovelorn friend from college. Playing the matchmaker sounds like harmless fun, but setting them up without knowing what they want in a partner, or whether they have anything in common, might just put them in an awkward situation that you unwittingly helped make.

Without practice and experience, you might end up with more misses than hits that could have terrible consequences on your friendships. It would help to pick up a few tips from the pros, like maître d’ Fred Sirieix and his crew on Blue Ant Entertainment’s British reality show First Dates. Not only do they give romantic hopefuls a chance at love over cocktails and dinner, they also pair people based on their personality and what they’re looking for in a partner.

So don’t let the excitement of romance get ahead of you. Before letting loose Cupid’s proverbial arrows, there are a few basic things to keep in mind that will up your chances of successfully matching singletons in your circles, or at least convince them to go on a date without risking your friendships with them.

Are they interested?

You might think it’s sweet to set single friends up behind their backs. NEWSFLASH: Not all singles are unhappy being single! They may not even be ready to date, so your “sweet gesture” might just turn against you. If you think two of your friends might work out as a couple, best to ask them first if they’re interested in dating.

No two singles are alike

Singlehood won’t automatically match two people. Find out what your single friends are after in a date, like personality, hobbies, or career, so you know who among them are compatible. Be detailed. Don’t just tell them you know someone who looks great and is looking for a relationship. Still, be ready with a few pictures—with consent, of course.

Movie vs. coffee date

You wouldn’t want the first date in the movies where your potential lovebirds will end up glued to the big screen and not talking to each other. Encourage conversation by having them meet in a cozy café or a hip but family-friendly restaurant. Just avoid locations that are too “off the beaten path” so they don’t feel trapped or forced into a romantic situation. 

Want more matchmaking tips? Catch First Dates Mondays to Wednesdays at 8:50PM (7:50PM JKT/BKK), first and exclusive on Blue Ant Entertainment. Blue Ant Entertainment is available on SKYcable channels 53 (SD) and 196 (HD), SKYdirect channel 35, Destiny Cable channel 53, and Cablelink channels 37 (SD) and 313 (HD).

Follow Blue Ant Entertainment at www.facebook.com/BlueAntEntertainment, @BlueAntEnt on Twitter, and @BlueAntEntertainment on Instagram for more updates.

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