Get up to 62% OFF on realme products this 12.12  

Complete your holiday shopping with realme smartphones and TechLife products during realme's 12.12 Big Year-Ender Sale on Shopee and Lazada 

 

Christmas is fast approaching and there's no better time to complete your holiday shopping than now. If you’re still on the lookout for quality tech devices to add to your holiday haul, then here’s some exciting news for you! realme, the no. 1 smartphone brand in the PH for three straight quarters this 2021, is having its Big Year-Ender Sale this 12.12! You can enjoy great deals of up to 62% OFF on selected realme smartphones and TechLife products via the realme Official Store on Lazada and Shopee.  

With the realme Big Year-Ender Sale, the brand continues its commitment of providing the best digital lifestyle experience to every Filipino and becoming one with you this holiday season! 

Get up to P1,000 OFF on your favorite realme smartphones 

During this 12.12 sale, you can expect incredible discounts of up to P1,000 OFF on several realme smartphones! Among these is the #InfinitelySmooth realme 8i (6GB+128GB) that is equipped with Helio G96 Processor, 120Hz Ultra Smooth Display, 5000mAh battery, and a 50MP AI Triple Camera, which will be exclusively available on Lazadaat P10,990 (P1,000 OFF SRP). For those who want to maximize the power of 5G connectivity, the realme 8 5G (4GB+128GB) will be exclusively available on Shopee for only P8,990. Aside from its Dimensity 700 5G Processor, it also packs a 48MP main camera, expandable memory up to 1TB, and a massive 5000mAh battery to cater to all your mobile needs. 

In addition, the recently launched entry-level gaming champion—realme narzo 50A, which runs on a MediaTek Helio G85 gaming processor, and has a powerful 6000mAh battery and a 50MP AI Triple Camera, will be discounted exclusively on Lazada, from P7,990 to P6,990 only. 

Exciting deals also await the C-Series enthusiasts starting off with the first C-series smartphone with a 50MP AI Camera, the realme C25Y. The newest C-Series offering can be purchased on Shopee and Lazada with a P1000 OFF for both the 4GB+64GB variant (P7,990 SRP) and 4GB+128GB variant (P8,990 SRP). With a powerful octa-core processor, a TÜV Rheinland High Reliability Certification, and a 5000mAh battery, it truly is an all-rounder smartphone perfect for content creators who are on a budget. 

The ever reliable realme C21-Y will also be offered for P5,689 only (P800 OFF SRP), while the realme C25S will be at a much more affordable price of P6,589 (P900 OFF SRP). 

realme Pad, Book also available at massive discounts of up to P6,000 OFF 

Another realme device you can look forward to this 12.12 is the top-selling realme Pad which is perfect for those who love to binge-watch movies or series. This portable entertainment powerhouse designed with a 10-inch high-resolution screen, crystal-clear Dolby Atmos quad speakers in each corner, a 7100mAh mega battery for all-day use, and a slim and lightweight body is exclusively available on Shopee with a P2,000 discount for all three variants— 3GB+32 GB(P8,990), 4GB+64 GB (P12,990 SRP), 6GB+128 (P14,990 SRP). 

For those who need a new laptop for both school and play, now is the best time to get realme's first-ever laptop, therealme Book, exclusively on Lazada with huge discounts for both the i3 variant (P8,000 OFF; P29,990 only) and i5 variant (P6,000 OFF; P41,990 only). This device is powered by the 11th Gen Intel® Core™ Processor and equipped with 8 GB dual-channel LPDDR4x RAM, up to 512GB SSD storage, and a picture-perfect high-resolution 14” 2K Full Vision display. 

Shop your favorite realme audio, wearable and home devices for up to 62% OFF 

Incredible deals also await those who are hoping to shop for realme TechLife devices. Those who want a better listening experience can get any realme audio and speaker products at discounted prices on Shopee and Lazada. Among these is realme's stylish True Wireless Stereo (TWS) product, the realme Buds Q2, with a 10mm Dynamic Bass Boost Driver that offers high-quality audio, available for as low as P790. realme's light and portable Pocket Bluetooth Speaker, which comes with a 3W Dynamic Boost Driver, will also be discounted from P990 to P590. Meanwhile, realme's Cobble Bluetooth Speaker, a pure bass powerhouse equipped with a 5W Dynamic Boost Driver, can be purchased with P700 OFF its original price of P1,590. 

With the ongoing smartwatch trend and the superb benefits it offers, realme's smart wearables will never not be part of the discounted products. The all-time favorite fitness companions, the realme Watch 2 and realme Band 2, are available on Shopee and Lazada at an incredibly affordable price of P1,690 and P1,590, respectively. With their blood oxygen and heart rate monitoring features, 90 different sport modes, and water-resistant feature (IP68 rating for Watch 2, up to 50M for Band 2), these smartwatches are perfect for health and fitness enthusiasts. 

For those who want to treat their family this holiday, the brand's first Certified Android TV in the country, the realme Smart TV 43", is a perfect gift for the entire family to enjoy, exclusively available on Lazada for as low as P13,990. Another smart home must-have is the realme TechLife Air Purifier with a high-level purification capacity to ensure that everyone at is breathing clean and healthy air. Add to cart now and get it exclusively on Lazada for only P4,490. 

Catch all these amazing deals and more during realme's Big Year-Ender Sale starting December 12 at 12 midnight. What's more exciting is that everyone who purchased any realme device with a minimum worth of P5,000 during the 12.12 sale 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 about realme’s exciting 12.12 offers, as well as other realme products, follow the realme PH Facebook page at http://facebook.com/realmePhilippines and visit the official realme website at https://www.realme.com/ph/. 

This Christmas, there truly is no better gift than the gift of family. The holiday season is the perfect time to bring families together, and reconnect with our loved ones especially during these challenging times. There is, however, an unfortunate reality that some of us do not have the means to go home to our families, and are forced to spend Christmas away from their loved ones.  

 

This is why realme, the country’s no. 1 smartphone brand for three consecutive quarters in 2021, recently sought out Squad members with inspiring stories to give them the opportunity to be reunited with their families for the holidays. Two lucky fans were chosen and realme, in partnership with Mitsubishi Motors Philippines, finally brought them home to their families after several years. 

The reunion was featured in a heartwarming video posted on December 5 on realme Philippines’ official Facebook page and YouTube channel. The video also features the winning entry from the brand’s recently concluded #realmeWithYou Christmas Songwriting Contest where aspiring musicians and composers got the chance to compose their own title lyrics for realme’s official Christmas track.  

This initiative is in part of the brand’s #realmeWithYou holiday campaign that aims to spread the love and give back to its loyal fans for their unwavering support. “The holiday season is all about love and togetherness. We hope that through this simple gesture, we were able to help make Christmas more special for our ever supportive fans, and be one with them in the most wonderful time of the year,” shares Austine Huang, realme Philippines’ VP for Marketing.  

To get the latest updates and announcements from the country’s no. 1 smartphone brand, Facebook page at http://facebook.com/realmePhilippines and visit the official realme website at https://www.realme.com/ph/. #realmeWithYou 

Online shopping has definitely become more popular in the Philippines, but online scams - from fake sellers to bogus buyers - are ruining the experience for many Filipinos.  

  

To further boost the growth of e-commerce in the Philippines and protect customers from online scams, PayMaya introduced PayMaya Verified Sellers, a feature that makes transactions safer for both buyers and sellers using the PayMaya app.  

With this another first-in-the-market and unique feature, PayMaya is equipping online sellers who utilize the e-wallet to accept payments with a special badge – making it easier for consumers to check if they are paying legitimate businesses on the app.  

By registering as a PayMaya Verified Seller, small business owners and people with side hustles can get instant credibility through a verified badge that customers can see, marking the account as "legit."  

To get this special badge, PayMaya Verified Sellers will undergo another layer of screening to ensure that they are legitimate online businesses and are on good standing, on top of the standard registration and upgrade process for PayMaya app users. For sellers, this badge from PayMaya is a stamp of approval – a way to let consumers know that they are legitimate and trustworthy businesses that have passed the financial institution's rigorous background check. 

Once verified, the badge will appear beside the seller's account name, which the customers can easily spot right before they transfer their payments in-app.  

"For digital transactions, trust is key. That's why we have created this unique feature for the millions of PayMaya users who are utilizing the app as sellers and buyers. Through PayMaya Verified Seller, we aim to make our ecosystem safer from online scams. We encourage all online sellers to get verified with PayMaya so you can show your customers that you are 'legit,'" said Pepe Torres, Chief Marketing Officer at PayMaya.  

Aside from giving customers an added layer of protection, PayMaya is equipping sellers with tools to help protect them from bogus buyers.  

By utilizing PayMaya as a payment method, sellers can track their transaction history in real-time – allowing them to check instantly once a buyer transfers the payment. PayMaya is the only e-wallet offering this feature, addressing seller issues like fake transaction receipt screenshots from bogus buyers.  

Being a PayMaya Verified Seller gives access to features that can boost business too. Here are just some of the added perks that online sellers should not miss:   

  

• Accept payments from anyone in any way. PayMaya enables sellers to accept payments from all customers seamlessly – whether they are PayMaya users via QR, Send Money, or Request Money; bank account holders via QR PH and Instapay transfers; and even those without any financial account via Smart Padala to PayMaya money transfers.  
• Reach millions of potential customers. As a PayMaya Verified Seller, you will be featured in PayMaya's social media channels and in-app Maya Mall so you can reach millions of PayMaya users to help boost your business.    
• Increase your account limit to P1,000,000. Once you are ready to expand your business, PayMaya will also be prepared to support you with an increased account limit – allowing you to grow their business even further.  
• Get exclusive perks to make the most out of your earnings. You can enjoy exclusive discounts on bills, groceries, deliveries, and waived bank transfers by simply using their PayMaya app for their everyday transactions.   

 

With PayMaya's 99.9% uptime rate, online sellers and buyers can be confident that transactions will go through, especially when they need it most. This high uptime rate and enhanced features have translated to a more reliable and smooth customer experience, making PayMaya the top-rated e-wallet in the Philippines for both Google Play and App Store.    

 Signing up to be a PayMaya Verified Seller is fast and easy—business owners simply need to fill out the online form at https://www.paymaya.com/survey/verified-seller. Sellers can be verified within five business days.  

PayMaya is the only end-to-end digital payments ecosystem enabler in the Philippines, with platforms and services that cut across consumers, merchants, communities, and government. It provides more than 41 million Filipinos access to financial services through its consumer platforms. Customers can conveniently pay, add money, cash out or remit through its over 380,000 digital touchpoints nationwide.   

 Its Smart Padala by PayMaya network of over 60,000 partner agent touchpoints serves as last-mile digital financial hubs in communities, providing the unbanked and underserved access to digital services. Through its enterprise business, it is the largest digital payments processor for key industries in the country, including "every day" merchants such as the largest retail, food, gas, and eCommerce merchants, as well as government agencies and units.   

To know more about PayMaya's products and services, visit www.PayMaya.com or follow @PayMayaOfficial on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. For more information on Smart Padala, visit https://smartpadala.ph/.   

realme, the country’s no. 1 smartphone brand for three consecutive quarters this 2021, recently launched the latest addition to its widely successful C-Series lineup, the realme C25Y.  

 

As the first C-Series model to pack a 50MP AI Camera among many other features, the realme C25Y is set to become the biggest entry-level contender designed to cater to the modern lifestyles of Filipinos. This device comes as a follow-up to the top-selling realme C25s launched back in June. 

With the realme C25Y, users can have a better content creation experience with its 50MP AI Triple Camera system consisting of a 50MP primary module, a macro lens, and a B&W lens. The 50MP Mode levels up mobile photography by enabling users to capture pictures more vividly in large pixels of up to 8160x6144. At the same time, the camera department supports AI Beauty Function, HDR Mode, Panoramic View Mode, Portrait Mode, and many other features and filters to enable content creators to expand their creativity further. 

In addition, the realme C25Y is equipped with a 5000 mAh Mega Battery that can last 48 days in standby mode, and 18W Quick Charge to guarantee long-time usage. It also supports other battery optimization features such as Super Power Saving Mode to effectively prolong its battery by prioritizing the user’s six most common apps, Screen Battery Optimization to increase the smartphone's endurance by lowering some display effects, and Sleep Standby Optimization to save power by instructing the phone to run on lower power when users are asleep. 

Other features of the realme C25Y include a powerful octa-core processor that clocks up to 1.8GHz, a 6.5” Mini Drop display for a smooth and immersive visual experience, and ultra-fast fingerprint unlocking and facial recognition to protect users’ privacy with convenience. 

Similar to the realme C25s, the realme C25Y also obtained a TÜV Rheinland Smartphone High Reliability Certification, having passed 23 major tests, including ten (10) daily-use test scenarios, extreme environment tests, and component reliability tests. This assures users that the realme C25Y has excellent quality and reliability comparable to flagship models. 

With all these features and more, the realme C25Y becomes an all-rounder smartphone that delivers excellent performance at an affordable price. Coming in two colors: Glacier Blue and Metal Grey, the realme C25Y is now available in more than 500 realme stores and over 4,000 partner dealers nationwide. The 4GB+64GB variant retails for P7,990, while the 4GB+128GB variant retails for P8,990. 

Those who purchase the realme C25Y or any realme device with a minimum worth of P5,000 until January 2, 2022 at any realme flagship store, or authorized partner dealer will earn an e-raffle ticket for the #realmeWithYou Christmas Raffle Promo. 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 on the realme C25Y, follow realme on Facebook at facebook.com/realmePhilippines, @realme_PH on Twitter, and @realmephilippines on Instagram. 

Panasonic, as part of its global campaign to spread advocacy for cleaner and fresher air for life, recently partnered with the local government of Taguig City through the provision of nanoe X air purifiers and nanoe X portable generators at the city’s vaccination site in Bonifacio Global City. The groundbreaking nanoe X technology of Panasonic has been verified to have inhibitory effects on airborne and adhered viruses, including the novel coronavirus.

Members in attendance at the official turnover and donation, which took place in Taguig City Hall last November 11, included Taguig City Mayor Hon. Lito Cayetano and Panasonic Country Head and General Manager of Life Solutions, Yosuke Tanaka.

The main vaccination site in Bonifacio Global City, which recently opened its doors to minors, aged 12-17, to finally receive COVID-19 vaccinations are now protected by a total of 50 Panasonic products equipped with nanoe X technology. Parents and their children in attendance were also treated to Panasonic freebies that included nanoe X face masks, fans, and pillows, and most importantly, further information on Panasonic’s groundbreaking technology.

When asked about how they felt about the protection provided by Panasonic’s nanoe X technology, Aileen Yasay, who accompanied her daughter Lorraine at the site, shared, “It’s a great feeling knowing there is something nearby protecting my family from the virus.”

Jaron Amorsolo, Taguig City’s security guard watching over the site, also shared, “This makes me happy, knowing that my own protection from the virus is just as important in keeping the virus away from my family at home.”

Panasonic’s donation to Taguig City is part of a bigger program by Panasonic Corporation to provide cleaner and quality air to strategically selected areas and sites in the National Capital Region in need of Panasonic’s COVID-19 inhibiting nanoe X technology. Previous donations were made to Malabon City, Mandaluyong City, Quezon City, Makati City and the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) to provide further protection for medical front liners.

“The global policy of Panasonic is the contribution to society,” Yosuke Tanaka shared. “And I think at this time, the most important assistance we can provide is to make people feel safer and more secure to smile once again. Now that vaccinations are open to children, we hope this is a step in the positive direction in ensuring everyone’s safety, children and parents alike.”

For more information on Panasonic and its patented technologies, please visit https://www.panasonic.com/ph/nanoe

Huawei TrustInTech Summit 2021 was held online on Thursday, with the theme of "Global Collaboration for Shared Value."

Leaders from across the globe attended the event, including Neil Bush, Chairman of the George H.W. Bush Foundation for US-China Relations, Pascal Lamy, Former Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), William Nordhaus, Winner of the 2018 Nobel Prize in Economics, H.E. Satvinder Singh, Deputy Secretary-General of the ASEAN Economic Community, Derrick Pitts, NASA Solar System Ambassador, and Hou Jinlong, Senior Vice President of Huawei and President of Huawei Digital Power.

Attendees discussed challenges we are facing in the global economy, environmental protection, livelihoods, technology innovation, and many other key areas, and called for concerted efforts from countries and industries to address these challenges.

Humanity has entered an era in which interests, fates, and futures are all closely intertwined. A whole-of-society approach is necessary to address the common threats and challenges facing the global community. Pascal Lamy pointed out that "We need to mitigate de-globalization, in order to avoid making this world a worse place."

Satvinder Singh, in his speech, spoke highly of the important role of the private sector like Huawei in advancing inclusive and sustainable economic recovery in ASEAN and beyond. He also shared ASEAN's development achievements and expressed willingness to cooperate across numerous areas, including economy and trade, transportation and materials, digital transformation, high-performance computing, and climate change.

Satvinder Singh called upon all sides to take action. "We should seize this opportunity to make our societal and economic recovery truly transformative by investing in solutions to the crisis that address social, environmental, and economic transitions needed by our society and the planet," said the Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for ASEAN Economic Community.

Seeking common ground while setting aside differences and building trust is the way forward. Industry digitalization, particularly regarding technological innovation in areas like green power, will present new opportunities to all sectors worldwide and make the world a better place. Today, fighting climate change is a mission that is shared worldwide, with many countries having announced low-carbon pledges.

William Nordhaus said that governments should increase investment in low-carbon technologies and research. Hou Jinlong remarked, "Over the next 30 to 40 years, we will continue to see intelligence and low carbon gain traction. Going intelligent requires digital technologies, while decreasing our carbon footprint requires power electronics technologies. As these trends progress, the global energy industry will change from resource-dependent to technology-driven."

Hou also expressed Huawei Digital Power's commitment to integrating digital and power electronics technologies, developing clean power, and enabling energy digitalization. "By pursuing innovations in clean power generation, energy digitalization, transportation electrification, green ICT infrastructure, and integrated smart energy, we are working with global customers and partners to build low-carbon homes, factories, campuses, villages, and cities. This will support the shift from a low-carbon world to a zero-carbon world," he said.

As of September 30, 2021, Huawei Digital Power has helped customers generate 443.5 billion kWh of green power and save 13.6 billion kWh of electricity. This is equivalent to reducing carbon emissions by 210 million tons and planting 290 million trees. In the Philippines, Huawei has worked together with big developers and local partners to build utility, Commercial &Industrial and residential Solar Power plants in the country.

Huawei Philippines also participanted the CEPSI 2021, which organized by the Association of Electricity Supply Industry of East Asia and the Western Pacific (AESIEAP) – the largest organization of power and industry companies in the region, shared thoughts and actions to promote sustainability and social inclusiveness in the region’s electricity industry.

With the Students joined the program with outstanding output, Huawei Philippines successfully held the 7th Seeds for the Future program this year, made the program benefited over 200 students in the Philippines. The Undersecretary of DICT Arnold Ali Atienza, Undersecretary of DOST Renato Solidum, together with university heads and Seeds Alumni joined the Closing ceremony on Friday.

Undersecretary of DICT Arnold Ali Atienza, gave his remarks to the program, “I highly laud Huawei’s Seeds for the Future Program. The sincerity of Huawei’s intention to eliminate the digital divide cannot be more apparent and clearly manifested in ways other than by providing useful training programs to contribute to ICT talent development and provide the technical skills needed in the industry. As Huawei aptly puts it, the Seeds for the Future Program is their way of sharing their innovation and technology to hopefully support the requirements of the Philippine ICT Industry and nurture the development of the local ICT Talent ecosystem.”

“Congratulate you our dear scholars for having embarked on this grand adventure of personal and professional growth and we always cherish with fondness the memories of this journey and may you also never forget the excitement you felt when offered this proverbial seed and saw the boundless potential contained therein.” Undersecretary of DOST Renato Solidum shared his hopes to the students, “ I would like to express our deepest appreciation with our colleagues and friends at Huawei for helping us in our long term vision to provide world class, scientific, technological, and innovative solutions towards high productivity and better quality of Life", “Huawei’s commitment to developing skilled local ICT talents is laudable especially because how it bridges communication in between countries and cultures in a time we needed it most."

During this special time, as pointed out by the World Economic Forum, ICT made it “possible to create value – as seen in remote work, remote healthcare, and remote education – particularly from the perspective of inclusivity.” More opportunities will appear for further growth through ICT, as new technologies like 5G, AI, and IoT become more widely applied in the new world.

With the vision to bring digital to every person, home, organization for a fully connected and intelligent world. “This is the reason behind Seeds for the Future program,” Huawei Philippines Vice President Daniel Guo said during the closing ceremony of Seeds in the Future 2021, “It’s our great pleasure to offer more opportunities for ICT talents, to help students in the Philippines become better equipped, to take advantage of the opportunities in digital technology, and nurture the development of the country’s ICT ecosystem.”

Seeds for the Future program launched in 2015 here in the Philippines, has covered more than 200 filipino students in the past seven years. The ICT Academy started from 2018 in the country, has covered more than 50 Philippine universities, over 9600 students joined the course. 

Besides, aiming at pave the way for more ICT talents, Huawei also signed MoU with DICT to offer Huawei Certification Courses in emerging technologies such as AI, Big Data, Cloud service etc, to help reach a bigger audience and promote digital learning, and widen the ICT Pipeline for sustained and inclusive growth.

Huawei Philippines will continuously to devote in education section, bring digital skills to more Filipinos towards building a sustainable world.