The Miss Universe Organization has announced earlier today that Miss Philippines' Chelsea Manalo's Hiraya by Manny Halasan won the Best National Costume in the recently concluded 73rd Miss Universe pageant held in Mexico City last November 17.
This Black Friday, V1BE Manila is all set to double up the vibes with a special Buy One, Get One sale on all ticket tiers. Whether you’re a fan of hip pop or pop, this is your chance to be part of the country’s “Grandest ‘Hip-Pop’ Experience” of the year – for essentially half the price.
There’s no better way to experience the magic of live music than with the people you love. See global superstar Akon, Ez Mil, SB19’s Pablo, LUCAS, Gloc-9, and other talented artists live at the SM Mall of Asia Arena with friends or families with V1BE Manila’s exclusive Black Friday sale. Simply purchase one ticket and get another ticket (of the same tier) for free.
Fans going to V1BE Manila are in for a treat as interactive and immersive activity areas will be available all throughout the venue. The Fanzone, a hangout for VIP ticket holders, will be home to a Graffiti Wall, a V1BE Board, Sneaker Lab and Arcade.
The venue will also be home to a Creator’s Studio equipped with a range of musical instruments, perfect for both acoustic and full band sessions. Before the show starts, guests will also be treated to a fashion show spectacle featuring VivaMax and Playboy artists strutting the runway.
This exclusive Black Friday offer is only available for a limited time, so act fast! Starting on November 29 and ending on November 30, this deal will be a chance to save big on tickets to one of the year’s hottest live events. With tickets available on a first-come, first-served basis, fans are encouraged to secure your tickets early to ensure they don’t miss out on the best seats.
Tickets for V1BE Manila are available on www.smtickets.com. Prices are as follows (inclusive of ticketing charges):
VIP Royalty – P16,000
VIP Standing – P14,400
Lower Box Premium – P11,200
Lower Box Regular – P10,150
Upper Box – P6,950
General Admission – P4,800
Innovative technology brand TECNO has announced the debut of its latest smartphone in the Philippines, the SPARK 30 Series, featuring a dynamic lineup of four models including an exciting SPARK 30 Series TRANSFORMERS Edition. The new series brings revolutionary durability and playability with 5-year guaranteed lag-free performance, more immersive audiovisuals, an incredible main camera and much more.
The SPARK 30 Series features a special TRANSFORMERS Edition, under license by TRANSFORMERS brand from leading toy and game company Hasbro, made up of a SPARK 30 Pro Optimus Prime Edition and SPARK 30 Bumblebee Edition. In addition to their powerful performance, these special devices feature iconic TRANSFORMERS elements, delivering iconic design, entertainment, and interaction like never before.
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“The SPARK 30 Series is poised to revolutionize the smartphone experience, offering a symphony of unparalleled features and a coveted exclusive TRANSFORMERS Edition,” said Jack Guo, General Manager of TECNO. “With continuous enhancements to the SPARK Series, we are ensuring that vibrant, tech-savvy youth will embrace and revel in the power of our innovations to create new possibilities.”
Creating Seamless Fluency and Durability Assured by a 5-year Lag-free Commitment
The SPARK 30 Series gives users long-lasting value for money. Certified by TÜV Rheinland, SPARK 30 Pro offers incredible 5-year lag-free operation, standing out in its class as a must-have device for a seamless experience.
Making everyday use even smoother, the SPARK 30 Series is equipped with exceptional battery capacity, impressive storage and powerful performance, with battery health at 80%+ enduring after 1,000 charge cycles. The SPARK 30 Pro’s convenient 33W Fast Charge offers three intelligent charging modes and can charge the device from zero to 100% in approximately 70 minutes. The SPARK 30 Series offers up to 256GB+16GB (8GB Extended RAM) storage with a system slimming feature that frees up ROM space. The SPARK 30 Pro is powered by MediaTek’s Helio G100 processor, boasting an Antutu score over 420,000, adding to the fluid performance even more.
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With super WIFI and ultra-fast 4.5G Lightning Network, consumers can enjoy enhanced online smoothness. The 4.5G Lightning Network delivers speeds up to 100% faster than 4G, with download speeds reaching up to 300Mbps, while super WiFi sets internet speeds apart in a crowd, improving ability to access networks by 616% compared to those without this feature. Leveraging its exceptional performance, the SPARK 30 Series demonstrates power and durability akin to that of the formidable TRANSFORMERS robots.
Inspiring with a Design Rebirth Full of the Transformers' Visual Splendor
Complementing its ultimate performance, the TECNO SPARK 30 Series features a trendy, sleek and tech-infused design. The SPARK family's signature large circular design is now enhanced and refined for a more streamlined appearance. With a 7.4mm ultra-thin body, the SPARK 30 Pro embraces the emerging minimalist technology trend, bringing an unprecedented grip experience in-hand. Not only eye-catching, the SPARK 30 series is also extremely durable, able to withstand the micro drop test up to 25,000 times. The SPARK 30 also features an IP64 level of dust and waterproof protection.
Taking inspiration from the unstoppable TRANSFORMERS robots, Optimus Prime and Bumblebee, the SPARK 30 Series TRANSFORMERS Edition infuses technology with a Cybertronian-inspired design texture. The integrated DECO design is crafted with a metallic sheen and precision color coordination, adding a vibrant look while paying homage to the resilience of the iconic characters. Additionally, the edition debuts a customized interface adorned with TRANSFORMERS motifs, bringing the iconic world to life and providing a dynamic platform for users of all ages to express their love for the franchise.
Captivating with an Exceptional Audiovisual Entertainment Experience
The SPARK 30 Series creates an immersive entertainment space for users through vibrant audiovisual experiences. The 120Hz AMOLED Eye-care Screen, recognized by TÜV Low Blue Light Eye certification, delivers vivid images while providing an eye-friendly experience. On the audio front, the SPARK 30 Series provides symmetrical stereo sound. With Volume Plus 2.0 algorithms and a Dual Speaker, the SPARK 30 Pro delivers up to 300% full-scene louder volume for an immersive and balanced sound. The addition of Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res certified speakers significantly enhances entertainment quality.
Furthermore, the SPARK 30 Series is also equipped with the Infrared Remote Control for 15 household devices, allowing intelligent control of home life, enabling a personalized space at will.
On the camera front, the SPARK 30 Pro boasts a 108MP main camera, complemented by 3x lossless zoom and 10x digital zoom, delivering finely tuned images no matter the distance. The SPARK 30's SONY IMX682 Main Camera with 64MP, offers larger pixels, greater detail, and increased cropping flexibility. Equipped with TECNO AI, the SPARK 30 Series offers an array of advanced AI-driven features, including AI voice assistant, AI wallpaper, and AIGC imaging, enhancing your productivity and creativity.
Led by the masterful SPARK 30 and SPARK 30 Pro, the new SPARK 30 Series also features the exceptional SPARK 30C, SPARK 30 5G. As well as a groundbreaking special edition device, the TRANSFORMERS collaboration adds a further layer of excitement for energetic youth, with exclusive branded merchandise and gift sets also available.
First Sale Excitement!
The official price of SPARK 30 is P6,999 with Bumblebee. Users can purchase the SPARK 30 during its first sale up to 40% discount price of P5,599 from 11.5 to 11.11 at TECNO Mobile PH in TikTok Shop.
The SPARK 30 Pro official price is P7,999. From 11.7 to 11.10, it will be on special at TECNO Mobile PH Official Store in Shopee and be sold for P6,299, discounted up to 37%. During the 11.11 sale, the special price will be P5,999. *the discount is compared with E-commerce underline price
After 11.11 sale, SPARK 30 and SPARK 30 Pro will be available on both platforms and TECNO Mobile PH Official Store in Lazada. By the end of November, SPARK 30 will also be available at TECNO Partner Retail Stores nationwide.
Bringing Next-level Fluency and Durability in the Philippines
Innovative technology brand TECNO has announced the debut of its latest smartphone in the Philippines, the SPARK 30 Series, featuring a dynamic lineup of four models including an exciting SPARK 30 Series TRANSFORMERS Edition. The new series brings revolutionary durability and playability with 5-year guaranteed lag-free performance, more immersive audiovisuals, an incredible main camera and much more.
The SPARK 30 Series features a special TRANSFORMERS Edition, under license by TRANSFORMERS brand from leading toy and game company Hasbro, made up of a SPARK 30 Pro Optimus Prime Edition and SPARK 30 Bumblebee Edition. In addition to their powerful performance, these special devices feature iconic TRANSFORMERS elements, delivering iconic design, entertainment, and interaction like never before.
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“The SPARK 30 Series is poised to revolutionize the smartphone experience, offering a symphony of unparalleled features and a coveted exclusive TRANSFORMERS Edition,” said Jack Guo, General Manager of TECNO. “With continuous enhancements to the SPARK Series, we are ensuring that vibrant, tech-savvy youth will embrace and revel in the power of our innovations to create new possibilities.”
Creating Seamless Fluency and Durability Assured by a 5-year Lag-free Commitment
The SPARK 30 Series gives users long-lasting value for money. Certified by TÜV Rheinland, SPARK 30 Pro offers incredible 5-year lag-free operation, standing out in its class as a must-have device for a seamless experience.
Making everyday use even smoother, the SPARK 30 Series is equipped with exceptional battery capacity, impressive storage and powerful performance, with battery health at 80%+ enduring after 1,000 charge cycles. The SPARK 30 Pro’s convenient 33W Fast Charge offers three intelligent charging modes and can charge the device from zero to 100% in approximately 70 minutes. The SPARK 30 Series offers up to 256GB+16GB (8GB Extended RAM) storage with a system slimming feature that frees up ROM space. The SPARK 30 Pro is powered by MediaTek’s Helio G100 processor, boasting an Antutu score over 420,000, adding to the fluid performance even more.
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With super WIFI and ultra-fast 4.5G Lightning Network, consumers can enjoy enhanced online smoothness. The 4.5G Lightning Network delivers speeds up to 100% faster than 4G, with download speeds reaching up to 300Mbps, while super WiFi sets internet speeds apart in a crowd, improving ability to access networks by 616% compared to those without this feature. Leveraging its exceptional performance, the SPARK 30 Series demonstrates power and durability akin to that of the formidable TRANSFORMERS robots.
Inspiring with a Design Rebirth Full of the Transformers' Visual Splendor
Complementing its ultimate performance, the TECNO SPARK 30 Series features a trendy, sleek and tech-infused design. The SPARK family's signature large circular design is now enhanced and refined for a more streamlined appearance. With a 7.4mm ultra-thin body, the SPARK 30 Pro embraces the emerging minimalist technology trend, bringing an unprecedented grip experience in-hand. Not only eye-catching, the SPARK 30 series is also extremely durable, able to withstand the micro drop test up to 25,000 times. The SPARK 30 also features an IP64 level of dust and waterproof protection.
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Taking inspiration from the unstoppable TRANSFORMERS robots, Optimus Prime and Bumblebee, the SPARK 30 Series TRANSFORMERS Edition infuses technology with a Cybertronian-inspired design texture. The integrated DECO design is crafted with a metallic sheen and precision color coordination, adding a vibrant look while paying homage to the resilience of the iconic characters. Additionally, the edition debuts a customized interface adorned with TRANSFORMERS motifs, bringing the iconic world to life and providing a dynamic platform for users of all ages to express their love for the franchise.
Captivating with an Exceptional Audiovisual Entertainment Experience
The SPARK 30 Series creates an immersive entertainment space for users through vibrant audiovisual experiences. The 120Hz AMOLED Eye-care Screen, recognized by TÜV Low Blue Light Eye certification, delivers vivid images while providing an eye-friendly experience. On the audio front, the SPARK 30 Series provides symmetrical stereo sound. With Volume Plus 2.0 algorithms and a Dual Speaker, the SPARK 30 Pro delivers up to 300% full-scene louder volume for an immersive and balanced sound. The addition of Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res certified speakers significantly enhances entertainment quality.
Furthermore, the SPARK 30 Series is also equipped with the Infrared Remote Control for 15 household devices, allowing intelligent control of home life, enabling a personalized space at will.
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On the camera front, the SPARK 30 Pro boasts a 108MP main camera, complemented by 3x lossless zoom and 10x digital zoom, delivering finely tuned images no matter the distance. The SPARK 30's SONY IMX682 Main Camera with 64MP, offers larger pixels, greater detail, and increased cropping flexibility. Equipped with TECNO AI, the SPARK 30 Series offers an array of advanced AI-driven features, including AI voice assistant, AI wallpaper, and AIGC imaging, enhancing your productivity and creativity.
Led by the masterful SPARK 30 and SPARK 30 Pro, the new SPARK 30 Series also features the exceptional SPARK 30C, SPARK 30 5G. As well as a groundbreaking special edition device, the TRANSFORMERS collaboration adds a further layer of excitement for energetic youth, with exclusive branded merchandise and gift sets also available.
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First Sale Excitement!
The official price of SPARK 30 is P6,999 with Bumblebee. Users can purchase the SPARK 30 during its first sale up to 40% discount price of P5,599 from 11.5 to 11.11 at TECNO Mobile PH in TikTok Shop.
The SPARK 30 Pro official price is P7,999. From 11.7 to 11.10, it will be on special at TECNO Mobile PH Official Store in Shopee and be sold for P6,299, discounted up to 37%. During the 11.11 sale, the special price will be P5,999. *the discount is compared with E-commerce underline price
After 11.11 sale, SPARK 30 and SPARK 30 Pro will be available on both platforms and TECNO Mobile PH Official Store in Lazada. By the end of November, SPARK 30 will also be available at TECNO Partner Retail Stores nationwide.
It rained men at the grand coronation night of Mister Grand Philippines 2024. held last November 13 at the Metrotent at the Metrowalk in Pasig City.
30 handsome men from all over the Philippines strut their stuff on the runway, Mark Joseph Macalintal of Caloocan bagged the Best Swimwear award, while Rizal, Laguna's Jake Lawrence Coronado bagged the Best in Formal Wear award.
The competition went tougher this year as it was indeed a neck and neck battle among the candidates, but only thirteen made it to the toughest test of the competition, the nerve wracking question and answer portion and out of those thirteen only seven entered the final q & a where everyone was asked one question.
At the end of the coronation Jonathan "Than" Perez of Bulacan was crowned as this year's Mister Grand Philippines, 23-year-old Than Perez is a 6'1" computer science graduate, model, and host; he is currently hosting PCSO's Lotto draw weeknights aired on PTV 4. He is taking home more than 1 million pesos worth of prizes and the chance to represent the Philippines at the Mister Grand International pageant that will happen next year.
Spain's Francisco Zafra has won the Philippine Based Mister International pageant held in Cebu last November 10. He bested 25 other candidates to earn the first back-to-back victory at the Mister International pageant with reigning winner Jose Calle also coming from Spain.
Placing as first runner up is Mister Peru, Estefano Balarin, who is also a favorite to win the competition. Finishing as second runner up is Philippines' very own Marvin Diamante.
Third runner up goes to Indonesia's Elias Silitonga, and wrapping up the top five is Zeng Xianyang of China.
Need something online or you probably need something new in your closet, well our kind-hearted charmer for this month might give you a big hand to find the stuff you are looking for to add to your wardrobe, say a big hello to Jayden Fernandez our Live Selling Heartthrob.
Since the dawn of several online selling apps, our retail therapy went from the department store back at the comfort of our own homes, swiping up and adding to cart has been a way of shopping for most of us and from there rose the Online Live Selling scheme from the small business up to the big brands, they all ventured in bringing their products in every social media platform.
Jayden began his career as a brand representative for the clothing brand 'Bench/' at the beginning of this year. From being a shy and timid guy, this 27-year-old introvert has become the face of online live selling, especially on the video streaming platform TikTok.
The once shy guy became a sensation online for his fearless and compelling way of selling apparels, which definitely helped him reach his livestream sales quota. This extra mileage and reach hasn’t only helped Jayden with his sales, but it also bolstered his career from being an online presenter, to walking down the runway for the brand’s fashion week and also for its upcoming Body of Work fashion show this coming Summer of 2025.
This charmer who is willing to do everything to provide for his family is definitely reaping the rewards of hard work.
Read our interview with Jayden Fernandez below:
Introduce yourself to us first, who is Jayden Fernandez before Mister Grand and the Bench Online Selling?
Who is Jayden Fernandez before Mister Grand? I am just a shy type boy, nagwowork lang syempre as a normal person, nagwowork lang for family and for the dreams and goals in life. Yun that’s me before po ako makapasok as brand presenter and as aspiring candidate for Mister Grand.
How did you get the Online Live Selling job? How was the experience so far?
I am really looking for a job that will give me a big salary of course and then someone reached (out) to me and kababayan ko din, they offered something for me that can possibly help me grow and give me the compensation that I need at that time.
It was fun, exciting, and Siguro magiging roller coaster for sure and that's all I can say for now, exciting and fun, we will give you a show for sure.
I must say you are currently the face of Bench, you elevated the online live selling game specially on Tiktok, how does it feel that you made Bench’s Tiktok Live on top and also how does it feel that when people see you they recognize you now as that guy from Bench.
Nakakatuwa siya kasi nga syempre bukod sa dumadami yung viewers ko dumadami din yung benta so yun naman yung target ko. And ayun nakakatuwa that they are always supporting me kahit hindi lang brief to be honest also Bench apparels they are always supporting me to make the live not boring and parang hindi naman nakakabored yun, syempre exhausting din yun minsan, I need someone to talk to para mawala yung pagod ko and they are there for me always supporting me and I am really thankful po sa mga viewers natin.
How do you motivate yourself during the live selling especially wala kang nakakausap face to face?
I’m always thinking of my family in the province, on how they support me before way back when I was a child, so they have always been my motivation po for this career
Was wearing the underwear that you sell your idea?
That was the idea of my manager and me, but in the first place that was my suggestion then inapprove lang nya then we tried it and yun pumatok siya so yun tinuloy tuloy na namin.
How did it feel when you first tried the underwear during the live selling?
Nakakakaba sa una because Tiktok is sensitive and possibly ma ban yung account, so mawalan pa ng work and minsan nakakahiya din kasi nga di maiiwasan makita yung bulge as a guy and madaming basher na hindi macontrol yung sarili nila, so I received a lot of comments so I’ll just brush them up ganun.
Any unforgettable or most memorable moment as a live seller.
Yung naban, nung na ban talaga kami yun ang pinaka unforgettable kasi nga maapektuhan din yung trabaho nung iba, yung co host kasi meron akong mga co hosts sa bench.
What was the most outrageous comment you’ve read so far?
Yung may ginagawa sila during the live na privately dahil sa live ko ganon, ganun kalala
As a live seller, what’s that one thing you’ve always liked to sell? And what’s the easiest and hardest thing to sell online?
I do live selling as well for skin care, that’s the hardest kasi very technical niya and you need to be professional to present those products. The easiest for me would be the shoes, I’ve been a brand presenter of Adidas, for me that’s the easiest, pero challenging pa din siya technically.
What’s your favorite Bench/Body Item?
Syempre di mawawala diyan yung mga undergarments nila and apparels.
You’ve walked at the Bench Fashion Week, how does it feel that from live selling you are now actually modeling for the brand.
To be honest kinda overwhelming pa din sakin, feeling ko di ko parin alam yung ginagawa ko sa sobrang dami ng nangyayare, hindi ako sanay sa ganito. Overwhelming siya sakin but still grateful for everything.
Live Selling or Walking the Runway for Bench?
Ang hirap naman niyan, uhm ang hirap mag decide can I choose both? haha. For me, for now since my medium is live selling, so live selling for now and then madami tayong nakakausap and they opened a lot of opportunities for me.
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