Live in style with TECNO PHANTOM V Flip

TECNO’s first-ever flip phone, the chic, trendsetting PHANTOM V Flip lets you live your dream life and pocket your memories

The first fashionable flip smartphone under PhP30k

Manila/Nov 24, 2023 Live your dream lifestyle and capture each moment with the trendy, groundbreaking PHANTOM V Flip. Whether you’re exploring new places, savoring small pleasures, traveling with your pet, or cultivating a chic lifestyle, PHANTOM V Flip is the perfect companion.

The first fashionable flip smartphone under PhP30,000, PHANTOM V Flip’s distinctive, aesthetic features, design, and smooth performance fit the chic lifestyle of young fashion trendsetters. It is visually appealing, lightweight, ergonomic, and portable. Its excellent camera captures life moments in full color and all angles. The foldable phone is perfect in pocket and features a quality hinge with less creas

The PHANTOM V Flip is the global premier mobile phone brand TECNO’s latest premium flagship device. Priced at PhP29,999, it is the first flip smartphone pegged below PhP30,000. 

Since its launch in the Philippines, the PHANTOM V Flip has been in the hands of trendsetting individuals and globetrotters who have flipped over its top-notch performance.

Elevating stylish living with pet advocacy

Photographer and content creator Mark Kelvin does not just capture and tell stories of strangers. He also shares photos of furry pets, just like the cat Kuring, bringing good vibes into the social media world while advocating for animals. For him, pets bring joy and leave a positive impact on our wellbeing. He is right, and his followers flip over Kuring’s “cuteness overload” images taken from his PHANTOM V Flip smartphone.

Followers of content creator Show Suzuki are familiar with his pet dog Gonta, the star in his many videos. Gonta also plays a leading role in his life. His pet is instrumental to his healing, according to him. A true love story between a pet and his master, perfectly captured and treasured using the PHANTOM V Flip smartphone.

Traveling in style

Content creator Jai Asuncion loves to share snapshots and reels of her life with her viewers, and she found a perfect travel companion with the PHANTOM V Flip. Her vlogs feature her passions – travels and the latest trends. She epitomizes the PHANTOM V Flip’s mantra – exploring the best that life could offer, while having fun.

Colz Vidal is deeply and madly in love with traveling and a devotee for endless journeys. Consumed by boundless wanderlust, her PHANTOM V Flip fits perfectly inside her cute, small bag. She generously shares her experiences and adventures with her viewers. She flips over her discoveries. The sheer beauty she sees is preserved in her memories and in her vlogs taken from using PHANTOM V Flip. 

An award-winning solo female travel blogger (and also a vlogger) who has been to all seven continents, Aileen Adalid loves that her PHANTOM V Flip lets her seamlessly capture memories and handle work simultaneously. She also loves its stylish design and portability – the chic phone fits in her small shoulder bag, which she brings everywhere she goes. Her videos feature travel guides, resources and tips on traveling the world, as well as a week in her life on the rare occasions she’s home.

Flip over the PHANTOM V Flip’s features

PHANTOM V Flip is the latest innovation from TECNO’s “Go Premium” strategy. This global business strategy sets TECNO apart with its focus on building a product range that integrates the most state-of-the-art technologies with unparalleled stylish designs to deliver uniquely premium devices. It is likewise the latest revolutionary smartphone from TECNO’s premium sub-brand, PHANTOM, a pioneer in pushing the boundaries of creative and innovative smartphone design. 

PHANTOM V Flip is a trendy pocket-sized device that integrates an ultra-clear 5-lens photography system into an exceptional foldable form factor with an optimally sized flagship dual screen. It features a 64MP rear camera and a 32MP front camera. Made of aircraft-grade materials, the self-developed drop shaped hinge is a superbly tight fit for seamless closing while providing a larger screen space and a shallower crease. 

PHANTOM V Flip 5G features a 6.9” ultra big, ultra flat, versatile immersive AMOLED main screen that displays true-to-life colors and vivid, realistic hues.  

The smartphone also features MediaTek Dimensity 8050, a cutting-edge 6nm 5G chipset that delivers a smooth user experience; an 8GB RAM 256GB ROM that is perfect to fulfill everyday storage needs, while also offering up to 8GB extended memory (RAM).

Rounding up the high performance are the Hi-Res Certified Stereo Dual Speakers and enhanced gaming features for a truly versatile chic lifestyle smartphone for gamers, vloggers and regular users.

The PHANTOM V Flip 5G is the first foldable smartphone priced below PhP30,000 in the Philippine market at only PhP29,999. The aesthetic, groundbreaking foldable device comes in Iconic Black and Mystic Dawn colors and is available in TECNO Mobile Store in Lazada, TECNO Mobile PH Official Store in Shopee, TECNO Mobile PH  in TikTok Shop, all TECNO Concept Experience Kiosks, and TECNO Partner Retail Stores nationwide. 

For any related media queries, please contact pr.ph@tecno-mobile.com

Cheovy Walter is Mister Grand Philippines 2023!

 

After grueling hours of waiting the newest representative of the Philippines to the Mister Grand International pageant on January 14, 2024 in Spain has been finally crowned and he is Cheovy Walter of San Pascual, Batangas. 

The 22-year-old Batangueno Social Media influencer bested 35 other candidates to bag the Mister Grand Philippines title. 

Aside from Cheovy, several titles were also given and that includes Mister Tourism World for Jether Palomo of San Fernando City, Raed El Zein of FilCom of UAE got the Mister Worldwide International, Quezon City's Redd Arcega bagged the Mister Teen Glam title, Pangasinan's PJ Rosario was named as Mister World Fitness Supermodel. 

Jherald Castaneda finally got a title this time as he was named as Mister Glam Philippines 2023, John Gindap of Muntinlupa won as Mister Ocean World, and Jesse Guinto of San Manuel, SJDM was named as Mister Tourism Globe. 

SOLD OUT: Air Supply's "The Lost In Love Experience 2023" Live in Laguna on December 15

In less than a month, Air Supply will be performing live in the Philippines! Get ready to sing along with the iconic Australian soft rock duo as they return to Sta. Rosa, Laguna, for another SOLD OUT show at the Santa Rosa Sports Coliseum on December 15, 2023, for their “The Lost in Love Experience 2023” concert tour. 

Air Supply achieved widespread success in the 1970s and 1980s. The duo consists of singer-songwriter and guitarist Graham Russell and lead vocalist Russell Hitchcock. They had a succession of hits worldwide, including eight top-5 hits on the US Billboard Hot 100. One of the hits is their timeless classic song “Lost in Love”, which was released in Australia in 1978 and again soared to the top of the charts. It found its way to Clive Davis, founder and president of Arista Records, who immediately offered Air Supply a record deal. The song was released in 1980 and became the fastest selling in the world, topping the charts in a multitude of countries. “All Out of Love” was the second single released and topped the worldwide charts once again. 

 

Seven consecutive Top 5 singles at that time equaled The Beatles’ run. The albums Lost in Love, The One That You Love, Now and Forever, and The Greatest Hits sold more than 20 million copies. “Lost in Love” was named song of the year in 1980, and along with the other singles, it sold more than 10 million copies. 

 

Air Supply released their fourth live album, “The Lost in Love Experience,” in 2019 and kicked off the same-titled world tour that captivated audiences around the world. They were the first western group to tour China, Taiwan, and most of Southeast Asia. Some of these countries have forbidden pop music to cross their borders but this does not restrict the population explosion of Air Supply’s supporters as this iconic duo always have sold out shows all over the world, including their upcoming show in Laguna this December, just like their first time at Laguna in 2018. Both shows promoted by Ovation Productions. Blast TV is the official media partner.  

 

For more details and updates about the concert please check the official website and Facebook Page of Ovation Productions at 

https://ovationproductionsmanila.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/ovationproductions/ 

Maricel Soriano Returns on the Big Screen via "In His Mother's Eyes"

 

The Diamond Star is back in another heartwarming movie that will surely touch your hearts this Christmas season. 

In His Mother's Eyes tells the story of Lucy, her twin brother Bibs, and her son Tim. What will Lucy do to win back Bibs trust and Tim's love after being separated for a long time? Will they find forgiveness to make their family close once again? 

A film about unconditional love and forgiveness starring Roderick Paulate, introducing LA Santos, with the one and only Diamond Star, Ms Maricel Soriano, "In His Mother's" is definitely a movie you shouldn't miss specially this Christmas season. Directed by FM Reyes, produced by 7k production. 

In His Mother's Eyes in cinemas November 29.  

Regal Entertainment Goes Extreme as Shake Rattle & Roll Franchise Returns on the Big Screen

This November 29, Regal Entertainment is giving you a nightmare before Christmas as they return to cinemas after a three-year hiatus, the oldest film production outfit in the country is bringing back the most successful horror movie franchise in Philippine cinema, this time they are going EXTREME! 

After almost a decade, Shake, Rattle, and Roll is making a comeback on the big screen, starring Jane Oineza, Jane de Leon, and Iza Calzado. The three-part horror movie was directed by Jerold Tarog, Joey de Guzma, and Richard V Somes. 

The 16th edition of Shake Rattle and Roll takes on the story of influencers trapped inside a house, a zombie apocalypse, and a nightmare before Christmas. 

Definitely, Shake Rattle and Roll Extreme will go beyond what other SRR movies went when it comes to giving that scare to their audiences. 

Also starring in the movie are RK Bagatsing, Paul Salas, Paolo Gumabao, Miggs Cuaderno, AC Bonifacio, Elle Villanueva, Rob Gomez, Ninong Ry, Donna Cariaga, Angel Guardian, Phi Palmos, Esnyr Ranollo, Sarah Edwards, Bryce Eusebio, Dustin Yu, Mika Reins, Jana Taladro, Jewel Milag, Francis Mata, Girlie Ejercito, Jericho Ejercito, and Ian Gimena. 

It's gonna be an extreme horror feast before Christmas! Catch Shake Rattle and Roll Extreme in cinemas near you this November 29! 

Nikko Nackaerts: The Athletic Guy

There’s nothing sexier than a guy who has the good looks, a great body, and has the brains to complete the overall package and our Guy for November, Nikko Nackaert definitely has all and he is more than ready to showcase those to you in this month’s feature! 

Our chilled out hunk don't chill when it comes to fitness and sports, Nikko who used to be a part of his university's football program keeps himself fit and healthy at all time. His favorite workout is anything that would push him further and will give him strength.

Nikko worked as a gym trainer before he joined a pageant, his usual routine would be work, workout, sleep and that has been his life cycle for quite some time now.

These days, Nikko is working as a freelance model and having the best physique and best look is definitely a must to snag many modeling gig.

Read our conversation below and get to know Nikko's workout routines, diet, and skin care.

1. Being an athlete, you are definitely very fit, but how do you maintain your body fit and healthy? How would you describe your lifestyle? 

“Let’s go back before the pageant kasi yun yung pinaka I would say easiest to explain how my lifestyle was, my lifestyle was very consistent I worked in a gym and worked out in the same gym so ang ginagawa ko bago ako mag shift and duty I would work out and then I would work out with other people, yung mga clients ko I would train them.

 

I would say I have a very boring lifestyle haha, kasi very consistent talaga yung regimen ko, work, workout, work, sleep, paulit ulit yung cycle na yun. 

Discipline din, I try to always push myself in the gym, get stronger, that’s my main goal talaga, that’s how I achieved the body that you all see in the pictures, in the pageant, getting stronger was my goal and whatever happens to my body from that is just a byproduct.” 

   

2. Do you have a fixed workout routine that you follow? What’s your favorite and least favorite workout? 

“My favorite workout is anything talaga that would push myself further, strength training lang so there’s always consistently deadlift, squats, bench press, and shoulder press, yung apat na yung pinaka basic lifts that I always do, i enjoy doing them, I gained most out of them. 

My least favorite workout is cardio haha, I don’t like doing cardio haha.”

3. How about diet? Are you conscious of the foods that you eat? What are the things you avoid and you take? 

“My diet, lunch ko chicken breast, dinner ko was porkchop, and I would have that for the past year haha, it’s not because I don’t want to eat anything else it is because I just don’t want to think about eating something else. 

Mas naiistress ako mag isip kung anong kakainin ko, its boring pero masarap naman sya haha.” 

4. Let’s talk about skin care, do you have any? 

“Yung skin care ko galing sa girlfriend ko, siya lagi yung nagsasabi kung anong gagamitin ko kung ano yung mga new products na available na maganda para sa akin, yung mga affordable products na kaya kong bilhin yung mga ganun. 

She works for Happy Skin as a product developer so she’s really into make-up, skin care, so I trust her with that. 

So my skin care sana kabisado ko hahaha, ayun facial wash is mild facial wash tapos toner, moisturizer, eye cream, sometimes I use to do tretinoin. Pinaka worry ko kasi sa skin care is that I am half Belgian, so that’s half European, I am half white and white people don’t have the best skin, sensitive.” 

5. What part of your body do you consider as your favorite and what part of your body do you think needs improvement? 

“My favorite part of my body is my back, because I like the way it looks. It’s my back because it helps the posture talaga. That's the main thing about the back. It's not just for aesthetics, it's for the posture, walking, sitting up straight, para di ka mangalay pag naka tayo, it all comes from the back. So yung slouch natin comes from the weak back so kailangan strengthen ang likod para maganda yung posture. 

Needs improvement yung calves ko, I have thin calves, I always thought I have thin calves kahit nagfofootball ako hindi ko alam bakit di siya lumalaki, ayun I work it out, lumaki na to last year haha lumaki naman siya so I am okay with it pero I don’t want to say it's not my favorite, needs improvement lang hahaha.”

Dua lipa Releases New Single "Houdini"

 

Today, global superstar Dua Lipa has returned with “Houdini” – the highly anticipated track introducing the beginning of a new chapter following her 2020 smash Future Nostalgia. The track is out today alongside its official music video, which you can watch here.

 

"Houdini" kickstarts the narrative thread that weaves its way through Dua’s upcoming project. Dua notes that “Houdini,” “embodies that 4 a.m. feeling when the night is coming to a close and you're a bit sweaty, but you just don't want the party to end.” The official music video, directed by Manu Cossu with cinematographer André Chemetoff, sees Dua post-rehearsal in a dance hall, revising her choreography under fluorescent lights. The lights reflect in the room’s mirrors, creating an optical illusion as the energy begins to swell. 

 

“This track represents the most light and freeing parts of my singledom,” says Dua. “’Houdini’ is very tongue in cheek, exploring the idea of whether someone is really worth my while or if I’ll ghost them in the end. You never know where something may take you, that’s the beauty of being open to whatever life throws your way. I’m looking forward to sharing that feeling of defiant bliss with my fans.”

 

"Houdini" was written by Lipa, along with Caroline Ailin, Danny L. Harle, Tobias Jesso Jr., and Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker, a group who served as core collaborators throughout the project, and was produced by Parker and Harle. “A lot of this album was written in those joyous moments of absolute chaos and how I moved through the world with lightness and optimism of whatever the outcome may be,” says Dua.

Papa Obet releases heartfelt Christmas single “Paano ang Pasko”

 Barangay LS 97.1 disc jock Papa Obet is back with his latest single “Paano ang Pasko,” a sad Christmas song that reflects on the difficulty of celebrating the holiday without loved ones. The song under GMA Music is now available on digital platforms worldwide.

“It’s for people who need companionship this Christmas, especially those in faraway places. The song conveys the difficulty of celebrating Christmas without our loved ones. It’s the time of the year when we’re supposed to be surrounded by the people we love, but for some people, that’s not the case,” said Papa Obet.

The song’s melody and lyrics will surely resonate with listeners especially those experiencing loss and longing.

“I believe that sad songs have a stronger impact. Music is more powerful when it evokes emotions. That’s why I created a sad Christmas song. For me, every time I hear a Christmas song. I am transported back to my childhood, when I was a kid with no problems, just receiving gifts, eating, and having fun. Christmas is so magical, I want to feel and relive that feeling. And that longing feeling is also what they will hear in this song,” shares Papa Obet.

Catch Papa Obet’s “Paano ang Pasko,” now available on digital platforms worldwide.

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Fall In Love With Julie Anne San Jose’s Comeback Single “Something”

 

“Something" is a mesmerizing chill love song that delves into the depths of emotions associated with falling for someone. The track resonates with listeners as it beautifully captures the essence of feeling right about a special person and believing in the purity of their intentions. The lyrics express the profound connection and trust one can experience in a budding romance, while also touching on the vulnerability that comes with it. The song's soothing melody and Julie Anne's evocative vocals create an enchanting atmosphere that is sure to resonate with anyone who has experienced the magic of love.

You’ll also get to love the song’s overall vibe, Julie Anne’s captivating blonde pop star aesthetic, along with its English and Filipino lyrics. For sure, her loyal and potential new listeners will have “something” to talk about with this much anticipated release.

Without a doubt, the song showcases her ability to connect with her audience on a deep emotional level and reaffirms her status as one of the country’s most beloved and celebrated artists. Upon the release of her comeback single, it became part of the New Music Friday Philippines playlist on Spotify and reached the both #6 spot on iTunes Philippines Charts for All Genres and Pop categories.

Stream “Something” by Julie Anne San Jose on your favorite digital streaming platforms!

Nikko Nackaerts: The Chilled-Out Hottie

We say hello to a new month and that means we are welcoming the new hunk that will be our Guy for the month of November, so let's all get ready to meet the hunky and sexy, Nikko Nackaerts. 

Nikko Nackaerts is a 26-year-old, half Filipino and half Belgian fitness buff and model. Despite being half belgian, Nikko was raised here in the Philippines. He graduated from UP Diliman with a degree in Education back in 2020.  

For our first week, we get to know Nikko as the pageant guy that made our heads turn in the recently concluded Misters of Filipinas pageant, it was his first time to join a national pageant and well he did really well on his first try, finishing in the Top 12 of the competition representing his hometown, Taytay, Rizal. 

Not a bad feat for a newbie in pageantry, right? We get to know more of Nikko’s pageant experience as he shares his experience and will he be joining again? 

Read our interview below. 

1. What keeps you busy? 

“Right now after the pageant medyo nag chill na muna ako, I didn’t want to work underneath a company agad, because I knew that I want to continue this career path I got into now after the pageant. 

Right now I am open working as freelance, it’s not really consistent like employed, but might as well start now.“ 

2. How would you describe your student life? 

“Very chill, just the same way as I am now, very chill pa din. Being a student, like yung course ko nga actually four year course lang pero ginawa ko siyang six years eh haha, I didn’t wanna rush finishing college in four years kasi madami nagsasabi na alumni na being a student is the best part of your life like wala kang kailangan isipin, papasok ka lang sa school, magaaral ka lang, tapos uuwi ka na, or do whatever you want, go out, drink, hangout with your friends, unlike when you’re employed you can’t do those things when you’re employed you have to set boundaries, set limits to yourself, and hangang weekend na lang yung labasan nyo. 

As a student I was very chill lang talaga, if ang minimum requirement ng course is 15 units I will only get 15 units haha minimum lang talaga, para I have other time to do things that I want. 

3. What are your realizations and take away after joining your first ever pageant?

“Biggest realization is super gastos pala niya, very unaware of what I went into sobrang di ko alam anong pinasukan ko haha, pero nandun na ko wala na kong choice I had to see what I could do kailangan makaraos din and I think I did well din naman. 

Ang gastos pala nya, I didn’t know prior to coming in to the pageant I didn’t know what a pageant really was, I was expecting na parang lalabas kami on stage meron kaming suit na bigay nila (organizers) tapos yun okay na yung pageant tapos na, I didn’t know it will go on for two months, I didn’t know we’ll go to Cebu, sobrang daming experience, but it’s really fun. “  

4. Would you join a pageant again? 

“Uhm, I would join again if I don’t have to spend this much anymore haha, the experience was really fun, I would join again pero ngayon na alam ko na yung pinapasukan ko kailangan ko talaga maghanap ng sponsors.

Kung may sponsors na ko madali na siguro yun, I would join again.”