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New Chapter Begins: Big Bad Wolf Continues Hunt for 1M Readers at First-Ever Filinvest Tent Book Sale!

Big news, Wolfies! Big Bad Wolf has officially landed at Alabang for the very first time! In pursuit of its mission to reach 1M new readers in 2024, Big Bad Wolf takes the world’s biggest book sale to the South at the Filinvest Tent in Alabang from August 23 to September 1, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 MN. The opening of the book sale attracted a vibrant crowd of book enthusiasts and budding readers alike, all eager to explore the selection of titles available at budget-friendly prices. Metrobank returns, offering credit cardholders an exclusive 0% 3-month installment promo for single-receipt purchases worth at least P3,000 at the Big Bad Wolf Filinvest Book Sale. Swedish furnishing brand IKEA is also heading to Alabang to give Wolfies from the South a special treat! The Big Bad Wolf Filinvest Book Sale is part of Big Bad Wolf’s broader campaign to promote literacy and nurture a love for reading among people of all ages. The Filinvest book sale is the latest in a series of Big Bad Wolf boo

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Save the Date: realme is Back with The Annual FanFest on August 28

Global smartphone brand realme celebrates its sixth anniversary in style, kicking off with the Cool Tech Tour in Shenzhen, China where Vice President Chase Xu announced two major developments for the brand: the 320W SuperSonic Charge and the Low Carbon Development White Paper. Fans and representatives from realme's global offices were treated to a rare experience, touring the brand's state-of-the-art factory and witnessing the marvel of the 320W SuperSonic Charge firsthand. This cutting-edge technology, dubbed the "4-Minute Miracle," redefines industry standards, achieving 26% charge in just one minute and surpassing 50% in under two. Simultaneously, the Low Carbon Development White Paper was introduced, highlighting realme’s ambitious plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040. Central to this initiative is realme’s 3R+1D Design philosophy, Reduce, Recycle, Reuse, and Degradable, which is now part of the brand’s product development process and is set to roll out in the GT Series. C

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Jollibee’s Well-Loved Peach Mango Pie is Now Chunkier and More Affordable!

Customers have more reasons to love Jollibee’s Peach Mango Pie—it now has an improved pie filling recipe AND is even more affordable! You heard it right—Jollibee's Peach Mango Pie has just gotten better, both in taste and affordability. The price for a regular solo order has been reduced from ₱45 to ₱40, offering higher value for money! The taste is anything but compromised—the well-loved pie now features an improved recipe, boasting of more real peach and mango bits in every pie, making it chunkier than their previous recipe. Oozing with this delicious fruit filling, it’s packed in Jollibee’s sweet-salty signature crust, making it a uniquely irresistible combination. This product improvement reflects Jollibee’s ongoing commitment to customer satisfaction. “We’re thrilled to present our improved Peach Mango Pie, which is sure to enhance one’s overall taste experience. With a chunkier peach mango filling and a price rollback, it’s our way of giving back to our customers for their unw

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It’s Alabang’s Turn: Big Bad Wolf Continues to Pursue 1M New Readers as it Heads to Filinvest for Book Sale!

Calling all Wolfies! Big Bad Wolf is making its way to the south of the metro! The world’s biggest book sale is set to take over the Filinvest Tent in Alabang from August 23 to September 1. The Big Bad Wolf Filinvest Book Sale marks Big Bad Wolf’s return to the South, but its first time in Alabang. As it strives to reach 1M new readers, the Big Bad Wolf Book Sale makes its highly anticipated debut in Alabang! The VIP Day of the Filinvest book sale, happening on August 22, will see the presence of Muntinlupa Mayor Ruffy Biazon, and the Ambassador of Malaysia to the Philippines Dato' Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino. With more exciting surprises up ahead, Big Bad Wolf promises to deliver a spectacular book sale experience for residents of Alabang and neighboring areas, all while it furthers its mission to promote literacy and inspire a life-long passion for reading in communities far and wide. Bringing its selection of over two million books at insanely good prices, plus jaw-dropping deals

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realme Unveils World’s Fastest Charge Ever, Trailblazing the Industry with its 320W SuperSonic Charge

realme, the world's fastest-growing smartphone brand, has raised the industry benchmarks with its next-generation 320W SuperSonic Charge. This charging technology achieves unprecedented breakthroughs in power, safety, and efficiency, bringing fast-charging to new heights and transforming the user experience across the industry. A 4-Minute Miracle: Rewrites Charging Experiences A pioneer in the fast-charging arena, realme sets another unprecedented achievement with the 320W SuperSonic Charge after introducing the previously unmatched 240W of realme GT3 in February 2023. This groundbreaking technology records as by far the world’s fastest charging power of 320W, achieving a monumental feat that makes it possible to fully charge a smartphone in just 4 minutes and 30 seconds. In only one minute, the 320W charger can power a device to 26% capacity, and in under two minutes, it can charge a phone to over 50%. Over 100 global media representatives, fans, and mobile industry professionals w

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5 Things to Look Forward to at the 5th Anniversary of UNIQLO Alabang Westgate

Global Japanese apparel retailer UNIQLO celebrates the 5th anniversary of its Alabang Westgate branch, the brand’s first roadside store in the Philippines. Since opening its doors in 2019, the store has steadily taken root in the Metro South not only as a standalone LifeWear shop that presents next-level shopping convenience, but also as a valuable member of the community in Alabang and nearby areas. UNIQLO roadside stores are designed and built with the community in mind. Each one sits in a local neighborhood, offering a one-stop shopping experience the whole community can enjoy with a carefully designed space and accessibility for all. “Marking the 5th anniversary of UNIQLO Alabang Westgate roadside store, our commitment to loyal UNIQLO shoppers in the Metro South community remain the same – continuously elevating shopping experiences and ensuring they have seamless access to our diverse LifeWear collection,” notes Geraldine Sia, UNIQLO Philippines Chief Operating Officer. For the

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realme 12 Review—Next in Line

Following the realme 11 series of smartphones, the all-new realme 12 series comes in three models—the realme 12 Pro+ 5G, realme 12+ 5G, and realme 12. In this review, let us focus on the realme 12 and find out what it offers. Arriving in a familiar yellow packaging, the realme 12 sports a 6.67-inch E4 AMOLED display, a new generation of OLED technology. Equipped with an E4 AMOLED display, the realme 12 offers a typical brightness of 600 nits and a maximum of 2000 nits. These brightness levels are necessary when viewing content or capturing images under bright sunlight. With AI Protective Film Touch and Rainwater Smart Touch features, the realme 12 also offers optimized touch performance even when used with a tempered glass screen protector or wet with droplets of water or mist. Because an E4 AMOLED display is thinner than other display types, it is more energy efficient. Therefore, in the case of the realme 12, the display contributes to the battery life. The realme 12 display featur

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Acer 2024 Day: A Limitless Celebration of Music and Technology

MANILA: Acer Day is a celebration and an affirmation of the values that Acer holds close to its heart. It's also a way for the brand to show customers its latest products, designed to enhance the user experiences and unlock the untapped potential to do more. This year's Acer Day theme is "AI'm Limitless," which aims to inspire people to push beyond their limits and explore new user experiences with Acer's vast range of PCs and lifestyle products. On August 4, all roads led to the MOA Arena for the Acer Day 2024 concert, featuring Acer ambassadors SB19, Sandara Park, and G22 with performances from Cup of Joe, TJ Monterde, Ebe Dancel, and Rico Blanco. The show was hosted by Luis Manzano. The concert had an audience of over 20,000 people, both on-ground and online via a Facebook livestream! "Acer Day helps connect us with our customers through music and different activities that allow them to try the products which provide tools that enable individuals to explore limitless possibilitie

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Palawan Group Partners with eTap for Smoother Cash-Ins

The Palawan Group of Companies, the trusted name in money remittance (Palawan Express Padala) and pawning services (Palawan Pawnshop) in the Philippines, has entered into a collaborative partnership with eTap, which offers self-service payment machines and kiosks, through their digital wallet, the PalawanPay. The partnership is a win-win for PalawanPay’s sukis, who can now conveniently cash in their accounts by using any of eTap’s over 2,777 kiosks nationwide. Representing the Palawan Group of Companies during the signing of the agreement were Chief Business Development Officer, Lisa Lou Castro-Sabado; Head of B2B Group, Missy Baldemor; and Head of Innovation, JC Medina. Also present were eTap Chief Executive Officer, Percy Hernandez; President, Marlon Portugal; Chief Strategy Officer, Juan Miguel Hernandez; Business Development Senior Manager, Ernie Eusebio; and COO Jana Cruzado. “We are true to our vision and mission to help upgrade the lives of our countrymen. This partnership com

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Acer Day: Unlocking Infinite Possibilities Through AI

Returning for its eighth straight year, the annual Acer Day celebration is back with the theme ‘AI'm Limitless’. The event encourages users to discover the latest Acer products, all designed to enhance user experiences and unlock the untapped potential to do more. Acer Day 2024 will showcase Acer’s AI-enhanced products that help push the boundaries of technology and foster new creative ideas and capabilities among its users. AI has become a significant influence in people's lives, expanding the realms of creativity and imagination. Acer recognizes these shifts and has committed to providing individuals with the tools they need to explore limitless possibilities and bring their ideas to life. "As Acer continues to transition into a lifestyle brand, it is dedicated to enriching everyday experiences through innovative technology. This year’s celebration aims to highlight how Acer’s AI-powered and diverse range of products elevate users’ experiences and unlock boundless opportunities fo

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