Since the launch of Cabal Mobile’s Nevareth League 2021, competitive guilds from all three servers in the Philippines and Vietnam have answered the call for greatness. As the biggest mobile MMORPG league, Nevareth League aims to crown the best of the best Cabal Mobile guilds through the toughest battles. 

Composed of three stages, Nevareth League 2021 has multiple paths to victory, but only one champion. At stake is a PHP 2M prize pool, of which the Grand Champion will receive ONE MILLION PESOS CASH plus in-game items. Guild registration starts on October 1, 2021, and the tournament series will run from October 2021 to February 2022.

With the Guild Rank Infinity Tournament currently ongoing, and slowly but surely, the determination and skills of the qualified guilds are being tested and showcased for the community. Out of the 50 chosen guilds that have entered, only one guild will emerge as the winner and will move on as the Guild Rank Infinity Tournament representative.

Two More Tournaments Coming Your Way

In just a few days, the Guild Mission Festival will be launched. The Guild Mission Festival is a wild card, anything goes tournament stage where all Cabal Mobile guilds can join. Guild Missions are events inside Cabal Mobile that players will have to finish in order to win rewards. In the Guild Mission Festival, the stakes are a little higher: only the top-ranked guild on the Guild Mission leaderboards for Leg 1 and Leg 2 per server will be allowed to advance. More information about the Guild Mission Festival can be found here.

Also launching this month is the Nevareth Districts. Four community guilds from each server (Phoenix, Aquila, and Garuda) will vie for the honor of representing their server. After the dust settles, one Philippine guild and one Vietnamese guild will be proclaimed the District Winners. 

Once the winning guilds across all servers in all three stages have been selected, the true battle begins. The Nevareth League 2021 Grand Finals will pit all chosen guilds against each other to produce only one winner per server. The Big Three will then battle it out for the right to claim the title of Nevareth League 2021 Champion and one million pesos cash plus in-game items.

All Hail The Queen of Nevareth

Cabal Mobile caps off 2021 and kickstarts 2022 with the Queens of Nevareth competition! This one-of-a-kind beauty pageant aims to crown the fairest muse of them all. Participating guilds have entered their representatives and the competition has been fierce. The screening process is just as competitive as the Nevareth League tournaments, and the participating ladies are currently going through a series of eliminations involving interviews, online challenges, and of course, a community poll before being declared the newest face of Nevareth League 2021.

For more information about the Queens of Nevareth Pageant, please check the article here.

Watch these ladies kill the runway and our hearts during the PlayPark Xtreme Paskuhan @ Home 2021 on December 18, 2021.

For the latest news and information about “Cabal Mobile: Heroes of Nevareth,” check out the official Facebook Page. Also look for @CabalMobilePH on Discord, Twitter, and Instagram. 

The country’s no. 1 smartphone brand for three consecutive quarters in 2021 dominated various tech categories during the recently concluded 12.12 sale on both Lazada and Shopee.

2021 has been nothing short of incredible for realme Philippines as it has achieved countless milestones that solidify its position in the industry. With the year coming to a close, the country’s no. 1 smartphone brand for the past three consecutive quarters once again showcased real strength with a successful 12.12 performance on both Lazada and Shopee.

Dubbed as realme’s Big Year-Ender Sale, the brand’s 12.12 campaign proved its commitment to providing the best digital lifestyle experience to every Filipino and becoming one with the Squad this holiday season. realme offered discounts of as much as 62% OFF on selected smartphones and TechLife devices, along with other deals such as free shipping, and giveaways during its livestream series on both platforms.

On Shopee, realme dominated the electronics category as it emerged as the no. 1 best-selling brand for mobiles and tablets based on units sold. The brand’s first-ever tablet, the realme Pad, which was launched in October, emerged as the no. 1 best-selling tablet during the one-day sale on the platform. In addition, the brand also ranked third in the wearables category. Overall, realme’s performance on Shopee was a step-up from last year’s 12.12 campaign as it recorded a 50% year-over-year growth in overall campaign sales.

Meanwhile, the brand also achieved massive success on Lazada with a similar no. 1 ranking for mobiles and tablets on the first day of the sale, and a no. 2 ranking for overall Electronics category on LazMall. Among the top-selling smartphones during the campaign were the ever-reliable realme C25-Y, and the #EntryLevelGamingChampion narzo 50A, which was noted to have sold 1,100 units in only 11 minutes. In addition, the brand performed well in the audio segment, ranking third in the category. realme also managed to achieve the fourth spot in the TV category, despite being a relatively new player with its first-ever Smart TV launched earlier this year.

These milestones once again proves the three-year-old brand’s steady momentum and foothold within the e-commerce landscape. “We are truly happy to be one with our Squad this holiday season. We could not have achieved our recent 12.12 success if it weren’t for the love and support of everyone part of the realme community. Rest assured, we will continue to give our all to be the best tech and lifestyle companion of every Filipino,” shares Austine Huang, realme Philippines’ VP for Marketing.

While the 12.12 Big Year-End Sale has come to a close, there’s still some exciting news the Squad can look forward to! Everyone who purchased any realme device with a minimum worth of P5,000 from November 15 until January 2, 2022 via realme’s Official Lazada and Shopee store will earn an e-raffle ticket for the #realmeWithYou Christmas Raffle Promo. Shop now and get the chance to WIN realme TechLife prizes, and the all-new Mitsubishi Mirage G4. To register and check the complete mechanics, visit https://bit.ly/realmeWithYouRegister

For more info and updates, follow the realme PH Facebook page at http://facebook.com/realmePhilippines and visit the official realme website at https://www.realme.com/ph/.

Thailand Office of The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), Siriraj Hospital, and Huawei on Thursday jointly launched the “Siriraj World Class 5G Smart Hospital.”

Thailand General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, presided over the inauguration ceremony alongside Mr. Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn, Minister of Digital Economy and Society, Prof. Dr. Prasit Watanapa, MD, Dean of Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital Mahidol University, Colonel Natee Sukonrat, Ph.D, Vice-Chairman of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission, Mr. Han Zhiqiang, Ambassador of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Thailand, Mr. Abel Deng, Chief Executive Officer of Huawei Thailand, as well as Assoc. Prof. Visit Vamvanij, MD, Director of Siriraj Hospital, Assoc. Prof. Cherdchai Nopmaneejumruslers, Vice Director of Siriraj Hospital.

The Joint Launch Ceremony of Siriraj 5G Smart Hospital

This project remarks the first and largest 5G smart hospital project in Thailand and the ASEAN region. It aims to bring more efficient and convenient experience to patients by introducing technologies such as 5G, cloud, and artificial intelligence, and promote Siriraj Hospital to become a model for smart hospitals in Thailand and the world. At the same time, Siriraj Hospital and Huawei will establish a Joint Innovation Lab to incubate innovative 5G applications. Currently, the two parties have started piloting 5G portable medical boxes, 5G unmanned vehicle, 5G medical carts, and 5G smart hospital beds. It is expected that 30 5G medical applications will be incubated and promoted nationwide in 2022.

General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister, addressed the national policy on 5G technology and digital economy, stating, “The Thai government understands the importance of technology, successfully drafting a plan for Digital Thailand, and today is an important first step in the utilization of digital technologies and 5G in the medical field. This will help reduce processes for medical personnel, decrease overall risk, and will improve the effectiveness and efficacy of healthcare for patients. We will use Siriraj 5G Smart Hospital as a pilot project with the aim of expanding to other hospitals in the future. We admire Siriraj Hospital and Mahidol University, and would like to thank Huawei, NBTC, private organizations, and all other partners involved in this project. We hope the project will act as a blueprint for all Smart Hospitals in Thailand going forward.”

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha Visits 5G Smart Hospital Exhibitions

Prof. Dr. Prasit Watanapa, MD, Dean of Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital Mahidol University, shared the background and development of implementing Siriraj’s Smart Hospital Project with 5G and artificial intelligence (AI) to build a model for “Smart Hospitals” in collaboration with its partners – introducing 5G, Cloud, AI, and Digital Disruption technologies for application in prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation to enhance the quality and productivity of medical services, bring about good experiences while using its services, provide people in remote areas with better opportunities to access advanced tertiary health care services, as well as minimize the disparity and serve as a model for new generations of medical services to the global public health industry.  In addition, an Innovation Lab and other innovative platforms were also established to cultivate innovation projects in the future. 

Colonel Natee Sukonrat, Ph.D., Vice-Chairman of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission, addressed the NBTC’s support of the Project by saying that “The NBTC, as the regulatory body of broadcasting and telecommunications businesses, has a key mission for licensing frequencies to accommodate high speed wireless communications in the 5G era, to promote the national telecommunications infrastructure development, and introduce the extension and utilization of technologies to various sectors. This is in line with the government’s policy after the National 5G Committee resolved to approve the pioneer Smart Hospital project as a prototype project for 5G application and foresaw the potential of Siriraj Hospital – equipped with specialists and fully-integrated medical equipment – as being instrumental in development into a smart hospital to produce apparent results.”

Since the beginning of the pandemic, Siriraj Hospital and Huawei have established long-term cooperation in 5G technology development and application. In June 2020, Siriraj Hospital cooperated with Huawei Thailand to launch 5G self-driving vehicles for contactless delivery of medical supplies. In December 2020, Huawei signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding with Siriraj Hospital to accelerate the intelligent operation of Siriraj Hospital using digital technologies such as 5G, including patient monitoring, diagnosis, and data collection, and provide technical training for doctors in the hospital. In 2020, Siriraj won the award from CommunicAsia Awards in the category of “Most Innovative 5G Trial in Asia Pacific Region.”

This cross-sector collaboration will enhance and upgrade the services of Siriraj Hospital to progress it to become a smart medical center using digital technologies based on 5G, AI, Big Data infrastructure, and Cloud Edge processing for the purpose of patient tracking, disease diagnosis by AI on Cloud, data storage and analysis, and allocation of resources – all of which will help pave the way to fulfill the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital’s vision to become the “Medical Institute of the Nation, a Creator of Global Citizen Wellbeing”, and a Smart Hospital model for other hospitals in Thailand.

As COVID-19 continues to affect the return of students and teachers to classrooms, the corporate social responsibility arm of BDO Unibank has been finding ways to develop innovative learning materials that can be easily accessed online and shared offline.

BDO Foundation partnered with the Department of Education (DepEd) and Huawei Philippines for the development of supplemental learning materials that integrate key concepts into the teaching of Science and Mathematics in schools across the country.

The partnership was officially launched in a virtual event witnessed by BDO Unibank and BDO Foundation chairperson Teresita Sy-Coson, BDO Foundation president Mario A. Deriquito, and BDO Foundation trustee Lucy Co Dy. Also in attendance were DepEd secretary Leonor Magtolis-Briones, DepEd undersecretary Diosdado San Antonio, DepEd undersecretary Tonisito Umali and Huawei Philippines vice president Daniel Guo.

The launch was highlighted by the ceremonial signing of the memorandum of agreement for the implementation of the program dubbed the Search for the Best Supplemental Learning Materials in the Teaching of Defined Key Concepts in Science and Mathematics.

The nationwide competition will invite participants composed of public elementary and high school teachers to develop learning modules that integrate financial literacy into the teaching of Science and Math. The most outstanding entries will receive recognition and will be uploaded on the DepEd online learning portal, where they can be readily downloaded by teachers and students all over the country.

According to DepEd secretary Briones, “This is very significant for us. We cannot take for granted the importance of Math and Science in basic education. Our educators and learners are fortunate because new materials will be launched to make Math and Science interesting, exciting and full of discoveries and challenges. I would like to thank BDO Foundation and Huawei Philippines for supporting this project.”

The initiative is in line with the shared advocacy of the foundation, DepEd and Huawei—touted as the global leader in information and communications technology infrastructure and smart devices—to promote financial inclusion among educators and learners. The contest supports the partners’ goal to institutionalize financial education in DepEd’s K to 12 curriculum.

Everyone will appreciate a new TV for their living space, and Christmas is the perfect time to gift loved ones their very own. For holiday shoppers who are looking for the best deals, take advantage of the Great Samsung Christmas Sale, happening right now.

Samsung, the #1 TV brand globally for 15 years, is offering the biggest and best TV deals to bring a new experience to homes all year round. Whether one is a movie buff, a video game lover, or an audiophile, there’s a device perfect for each member of the family.

For the techie, action film-loving dads: Samsung QLED 4K TV (Q60A)

The scale and special effects of action movies call for a bigger TV. Treat dad to a new Samsung QLED 4K TV, which comes in a sleek AirSlim design that will blend into any room. With amazing AI Upscaling, this TV can analyze content and improve it to the next best resolution up to 4K for optimum picture quality. Dad can also connect his smartphone to the TV hassle-free and take advantage of Multi View, which shows what’s playing on TV and on the phone at the same time. Now you can see it all on one screen! 

For the young moms who love to redecorate: The Serif

Practical and aesthetically pleasing, The Serif offers a new way to enjoy TV. Its Iconic 360° Design promises beautiful imagery from every angle, which is made to look even better with its QLED Technology. Home decor-obsessed moms can now match their TV display to their room’s aesthetic. With Tap View, they can connect their smartphone by gently tapping the top of The Serif to mirror their screen and show off gorgeous shots from their gallery. It also comes with a detachable stand so you can place it anywhere in the room. 

For the siblings who miss going to concerts: Sound Tower

Live events may still be on hold but that doesn’t mean people can’t bring the concert to their homes. Level up the audio experience with the Samsung Sound Tower, a powerful Bluetooth speaker with bi-directional sound that fills any room. Music lovers will feel like they’re back at sold-out arenas with the Sound Tower’s LED Party Lights that sync to the rhythm of any song.

For family movie nights: The Premiere (LSP9T)

Planning an at-home celebration over the holidays? Surprise family members with The Premiere, a smart projector TV with 4K triple laser technology and powerful 4.2ch 40W speakers with built-in woofers for that cinema vibe while watching Christmas movies. It comes in a minimal design that blends in with its surroundings without taking up too much space.

Give your family a gift of family bonding with Samsung. Start gift shopping at any Samsung authorized dealers and save up to P40,000 off on TVs, and up to P8,000 off on Sound Devices. The Great Samsung Sale runs until December 31, 2021. 

For more information, visit www.samsung.com/ph today.

Global leading information and communications technology (ICT) provider Huawei International has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National University of Singapore Business Analytics Centre (NUS BAC) as part of its commitment to nurture talent and upskill students to help fill the talent gap in the technology sector.

Huawei and NUS BAC seek to deepen the understanding of big data, cloud computing, and business analytics technologies, and their applications to the digital transformation of enterprises. This collaboration aims to empower students and researchers, giving them the opportunity to tap into Huawei’s expertise in ICT technology, software development and resources.

Jointly formed by the NUS School of Computing and NUS Business School, NUS BAC offers the Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) programme.

Huawei will be providing cloud and analytics training workshops for, as well as capstone internship opportunities with its partners, allowing students to gain deep insight and embark on highly sought-after hands-on experiences with industry leaders. The MSBA students will also benefit from cloud computing resources provided by Huawei.

In addition, NUS BAC will organise a Huawei-NUS analytics innovation challenge for students and researchers in the developer community to create innovative solutions for problem statements based on realistic business challenges from Huawei and its partners.

Associate Professor James Pang Yan, Co-Director of the NUS BAC, said, “Big data, AI and cloud computing will be crucial for business analytics as we move into a highly connected, digital-first future. Our collaboration with Huawei is designed to provide NUS students and researchers with an immersive experience and the requisite skills which will pave the way for an exciting career in the field of ICT.”

realme, the worlds’ fastest-growing smartphone brand and the PH’s no. 1 smartphone brand for 2021, recently announced it will hold a global GT 2 Series event to introduce three world’s-first innovations on December 20. With the introduction of the realme GT 2 Series as its most premium flagship line-up, the brand aims to break into the high-end global market and be on the forefront of leading tech innovations. 

Making cutting-edge technologies and trendsetting designs more accessible to young customers have helped realme become the youngest smartphone brand which ranked Top 6 globally and maintain strong momentum in international expansion. As the first high-end flagship smartphone for realme, realme hopes to make a good first impression for young users in terms of technology and innovation.  

During the December 20 event, realme is set to introduce multiple world’s-first technologies the market can look forward to in the GT 2 Series. This will include innovations in materials, photography, and communication. 

To know more about this new innovation as well as other world’s-first technologies to be introduced by realme, catch the realme GT 2 Series Special Event on December 20, 5PM (PHT). Be sure to stay tuned at the realme PH Facebook page at http://facebook.com/realmePhilippines or visit the official realme website at https://www.realme.com/ph/. 

 

Yondu set to launch Vessell, the newest e-commerce platform for businesses in the now normal

The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed the retail landscape with most retail transactions now occurring online through e-commerce platforms. With the evolving consumer needs, top IT solutions company Yondu announced the launch of Vessell, an off-the-shelf eCommerce platform that aims to enable businesses to shift their sales and operations online to thrive in the now normal. 

Vessell helps businesses increase productivity by providing them with well-designed sites and  e-commerce tools to build their own online store. It also takes care of business-critical tasks like validating payments, booking deliveries, and syncing inventories from system to system. Additionally, businesses can even work with the Vessell team in creating customized features that meet their needs, allowing them to focus on growing their company instead. 

According to Alex Pelayo, the product manager who is spearheading Vessell, the new platform allows business owners to create opportunities out of the chaos brought on by the pandemic. For instance, businesses can reach a wider audience through nationwide delivery. “Whereas a brick-and-mortar store limited businesses to selling only within their vicinity, now a customer can come from anywhere in the Philippines,” Pelayo explained. “With Vessell, businesses get better visibility on inventory across multiple stores to ensure the efficient fulfillment of orders no matter where their customer lives.”

Pelayo shared that Vessell was created and primed especially for the Philippine market, and even boasts dedicated teams that can help businesses from inception to launch. “We were able to provide that level of support because we have a team dedicated to e-commerce.”

Yondu believes that payment gateways and delivery should be available out of the box. One of the many challenges that businesses face is not having the expertise, knowledge or even time to set up these things. When working with other platforms, they would still need to go through several steps before they can connect with couriers and payment gateways.

Fortunately, Vessel is already automatically integrated with local e-wallets and has entered into partnerships with local couriers. “We understand that not every business has e-commerce experience,” Pelayo said. “So that’s where we step in, ready to help in any way we can.”

Currently in soft launch, this allowed the Vessell team to incorporate user feedback into the platform design. As Vessell then moves closer to its official launch date in the first quarter of 2022, Pelayo revealed that the platform’s team continues to work on tools and features that will make it easier for businesses to monitor their stores, inventories, and checkout flow. 

“We understand the landscape is changing rapidly, so we’re taking a product-centric approach to development and collecting feedback regularly from users to understand what features are important to them to make Vessell relevant and valuable in the new normal,” Pelayo said. 

Together, business owners and the Vessell team can work together to better understand what the business needs and offer the best plan based on a business’ requirements. 

Overall, Yondu’s Vessell platform promises to be an efficient and cost-effective aid in helping businesses thrive in the increasingly competitive world of online selling, allowing them to focus on other important aspects of business like increasing sales or providing customer support. With the country’s retail and e-commerce landscape constantly evolving, Vessell is ready to equip business owners to navigate the now normal. 

Businesses interested in signing up for the Vessell platform can get in touch with its team through the official email marketing@vessell.ph. To know more about the platform, visit Vessell on the platform’s official website and LinkedIn profile. 

Samsung is giving away irresistible discounts and offers for its mobile and ecosystem devices until December 31, 2021. This holiday season, the tech company aims to give customers new ways to connect and share their passion with their loved ones. 

Gifts to express individuality

Surprise loved ones with Samsung Galaxy devices to express their uniqueness. 

Connect further with them using the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 5G, S21 Series 5G, and S20 FE:

● Freebies worth up to Php 14,000 for the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G, including a Galaxy Buds Pro worth Php 9,990 and a 1-year Microsoft 365 Personal Subscription worth Php 3,499 and a 25W Travel Adapter worth Php 949. 

● Freebies worth up to Php 9,990 for the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G, including a Galaxy Buds2 worth Php 6,990, a voucher worth Php 2,000 and a 25W Travel Adapter worth Php 949. 

● Token worth Php 5,000 , plus cashback worth Php 5,000  for the Galaxy S21 Series 5G. Customers can avail of 50% off on the Galaxy Buds2  as well.

● Token worth Php 2,000, making the Galaxy S20 FE now priced at Php 25,990 from Php 27,990. 

Those who want to purchase the innovative Galaxy A Series are entitled to vouchers such as:

● Token worth Php 1,500 for the Galaxy A72 (256GB), and Php 1,000 for Galaxy A72 (128GB), Galaxy A52 5G (256GB), and Galaxy A52 (256GB). 

● Token worth Php 1,500 every weekend for the Galaxy A52s 5G (256GB) until December 26, 2021 only. 

Enhance creativity and deepen passions

Gift the family with Galaxy tablets and wearables to let them discover new ways to learn, create, and interact. Samsung also offers exciting deals to help Filipinos complete the Samsung Ecosystem experience, making the holidays more enjoyable:

● FREE Galaxy Buds2 worth Php 6,990 for the Galaxy Tab S7 FE  and Tab S7+ . 

● Php 2,000 off every weekend for the Galaxy Tab A7 and Galaxy Tab S7 FE LTE with Keyboard. 

● 10% off Galaxy Buds2, Buds Pro, Buds Live and Galaxy Watch4 Series when purchased with participating Galaxy smartphones and tablets. 

● 15% off on 12 months and 24 months of Samsung Care+. 

Unlock exclusive deals with Samsung Members

Galaxy users registered to Samsung Members get access to exclusive deals on favorite Galaxy devices this holiday season. 

● Php 2,000 off on the Galaxy Tab S7 FE LTE. 

● 10% off on Galaxy Tab A7 Lite. 

● 20% off Galaxy Buds2, Buds Pro, Buds Live and Galaxy Watch4 Series. 

● Buy One, Take One on Galaxy Buds2, Buds Pro and Buds Live. 

Don’t miss out and open up the holidays with Samsung Galaxy. These promos and freebies can be redeemed at Samsung Experience Stores, Authorized Stores, Authorized Online Partners, and samsung.com/ph.

Safe Samsung Shopping

Health and safety protocols are strictly followed in Samsung Experience Stores to keep consumers and employees safe. Adhering to the guidelines set by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases, Samsung has limited the number of its customers to 50% capacity, implemented the mandatory use of face masks and face shields, and performs frequent sanitation in all stores. 

Samsung Experience Stores also have unique QR health declaration codes to promote a safe and contactless contact tracing process. Product demonstrations are done side-by-side instead of face-to-face while keeping the required safe distance of one (1) meter to make sure everyone is socially distanced.  

To find the nearest Samsung Experience Store, visit samsung.com/ph/samsung-experience-store/locations.