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Hong Kong Disneyland Teams up with Make-A-Wish, Treats Critically Ill Kids to 'Summer Snow Day' at New World of Frozen

For the first time in forever, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) teamed up with Make-A-Wish to grant life-changing wishes at the all-new themed land World of Frozen. Eleven children living with critical illnesses and their families from around the world traveled to Hong Kong to visit World of Frozen and have their wishes granted. They are among approximately 130 guests traveling from local Make-A-Wish affiliates including the Philippines, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Taiwan to join the Summer Snow Day Wishes Celebration. “Making wishes come true is some of the most important work that we do at Disney,” said Jill Estorino, President and Managing Director of Disney Parks International. “In fact, Disney is the largest wish-granter in the world for Make-A-Wish. Hong Kong Disneyland joined that journey when it opened in 2005, and has been bringing Disney magic to the local community and beyond ever since.” The entire event was inspired by one child’s wish to meet the Imagineers involved wi

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Gaming and Holiday Fun Collide with Infinix Holiday SparX at Market! Market!

As part of the ongoing Infinix X-Mas Festival, the top smartphone brands treated XFans to a day filled with festive joy during Infinix Holiday SparX at the Market! Market! Activity Center from Dec. 10 to 12. Infinix Holiday SparX gathered XFans to shop for big discounts at the experience and selling booth. They got to experience some of Infinix’s latest phones, including the newest Infinix ZERO 30. They also made fond holiday memories with their barkadas at the AI Photobooth, and played casual 3v3 games to experience Infinix’s superb gaming capabilities at the Gaming Zone. XFans can also engage in other fun activities, like the Lucky Words Draw and Shooting Zone. The opening last Dec. 10 welcomed XFans with a grand event hosted by Jelith Ramos and Chacha Pega. There was a friendly Mobile Legends: Bang Bang match (MLBB) featuring Infinix ambassadors Cherizawa with Team Pampamilya and Yskaela with Team Pride of Orcas. Cherizawa and Team Pampamilya came out victorious in the intense mat

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realme Reveals Yellow Surprises via CSR Roadshow and Official Christmas Video

Following the kickstart of the #realmeWithYou campaign in November with the launch of realme 11 along with back-to-back promos and price drop announcements, realme continues to radiate the spirit of giving this holiday season. As 2023 comes to an end, the smartphone brand expressed gratitude for the unwavering support of the Squad by giving back to the community. realme started to roll out its series of CSR activities that highlight the #realmeWithYou Yellow Surprises which is designed to make the holidays extra special for NGO beneficiaries. In the first leg of realme’s CSR roadshow, the brand set the stage with a heartwarming donation of brand-new smartphones, tablets, and small appliances to the Cancer Warriors Foundation Inc. in Cavite last Dec. 2. The brand brought smiles to the faces of children and volunteers who continue to display incredible resilience in the face of challenges. realme also worked with Make-A-Wish Philippines for the second stop of the CSR roadshow. The bra

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Shopee Celebrates Journey with Partners at First-Ever Shopee Super Awards

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in the country, recently celebrated its first-ever Shopee Super Awards. Marked as a night of gratitude and recognition, the event celebrated and recognized the journey of its esteemed partners on the platform and underscored Shopee's commitment to fostering solid, continued collaborations with brands, sellers, creators, and industry partners to achieve mutual success. "The inaugural run of Super Awards here in the Philippines is a testament to our shared dedication and commitment to delivering exceptional experiences to our users," said Vincent Lee, Head of Shopee Philippines. “This is our way of expressing our gratitude to our partners who chose to journey with us; as the key driving force in the success of our platform, we are committed to strengthening these collaborations and forging even more partnerships to achieve even more remarkable milestones together.”  The awards ceremony showcased Shopee’s diverse roster of partners who, along with

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From Startup to Breaking Records: realme Surpasses 200M Global Shipments in Just 5 Years

After entering the highly saturated global market in 2018 and since achieving the 100 million sales milestone in 2021, realme has continued to leap forward against all odds and announced that its global smartphone shipments have surpassed 200 million units. Amidst the increasingly competitive market and a stable hierarchy of leading brands, realme embarked on phases of growth to gain widespread recognition as a key player, becoming the fifth-fastest brand to achieve said milestone and officially joining the elite '200 Million Club' in the international arena. Since its inception, realme remained true to its commitment to providing a disruptive technology experience that is backed up with deep consumer insights and propelled by product innovation. Fast-forward to 2023, realme focused on delivering a breakthrough tech, design, and performance experience to its users by following the “No Leap, No Launch“ in which leap-forward technology is guaranteed in each generation of products. Driv

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A story of bravery and families, 22 years later

November 30 is a national holiday in the Philippines, commemorating the birth anniversary of Andres Bonifacio—a Filipino revolutionary hero known as the "Supremo", a fitting title for his contributions to the history of our country. Two days before the 30th, another story of bravery is being remembered by those who witnessed it. It may not hold national importance, but it is significant enough for the families who were saved by the soldiers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Nov. 27, 22 years ago. In 2001, then 2nd Lt. Jo-Ar A. Herrera of the 57th Infantry Battalion, along with his men, faced a firefight against the Misuari Renegade Group that had taken two families hostage in Barangay Cabatangan in Zamboanga City. Their mission was clear: to save the men, women, and children—including a two-month-old infant—who had been captured by the Misuari Renegade Group for six long hours. "It wasn't our first time experiencing that kind of encounter. We were always prepared for

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Ant International Unveils Strategy to Drive Inclusive Global Commerce with Payment and Digitalization Technologies

Ant International, a digital payment and financial services leader dedicated to building an inclusive and sustainable global commerce ecosystem, unveils its strategy in digital payment and digital commerce for global merchants at its flagship Voyage Conference, from its headquarters in Singapore. “Despite the uncertainties in the global economy, trends like evolving financial infrastructure, accelerating digitalization, and swift advances on the tech frontier present unprecedented opportunities for merchants all around the world seeking to achieve new growth, especially for small businesses who aspire to overcome the digital divide,” said Yang Peng, President of Ant International. “Travel, trade, technology, and talent are the cornerstones of global inclusion and prosperity," said Yang. “We will accelerate innovations in digital payment and digital commerce to link up these areas of global collaboration.” Digital Payment and Digital Commerce Solutions Across 4 Pillars To realize th

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Shopee 11.11 Hits Total Global Gross Merchandise Value of $1 Billion in One Day

Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in the region, is thrilled to share extraordinary achievements from the recently concluded 11.11 Mega Pamasko Sale, with over $1 billion in global gross merchandise (GMV) achieved across various markets within a single day. One of the biggest sales of the year, Shopee brought together an array of exclusive promotions, incredible deals, and exciting activities, creating a shopping extravaganza that captured the hearts of consumers across the region. Filipinos ushered in the festive season enthusiastically, propelling Shopee Live to achieve an astonishing 33 times uplift in items sold. Head of Shopee Philippines Vincent Lee said, “We are elated by the overwhelming response and record-breaking success of our 11.11 Mega Pamasko Sale. With exclusive deals and the allure of a million-peso prize, Filipinos are making their festive season shopping not just merry but potentially life-changing. We are grateful to our shoppers, sellers, and partners for th

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A larger than life holiday experience—top 5 things to enjoy at GH Night Market 2023

Festive delights await shoppers at the GH Night Market, the annual event that gives families and friends the chance to bond over food and shopping while enjoying wonderful live music and holiday decor. The GH Night Market at GStrip Parking officially opened on Nov. 8. The market showcases a vibrant and lively marketplace of delectable food and unique products from all over the country.  The official opening was attended by San Juan Mayor Francis Zamora, Vice President of Ortigas Malls Architect Renee Bacani, Ortigas Family, San Juan city officials, and other Ortigas Malls executives. They led the ceremonial lighting of the Night Market to welcome expectant foodies and holiday shoppers. A choir performance by Lighter Side Movement Choir and a dance showcase by LED Buganda Dancers filled the GH Night Market with a joyful holiday spirit. GH also wowed guests and shoppers with a brilliant fireworks display. In the spirit of the holidays, Ortigas Malls executives and Mayor Zamora distrib

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HONOR aims to dominate South with new Experience Store in SM Sto. Tomas Batangas

Much to the delight of Batangueños on the unveiling of the all-new SM City Sto. Tomas Batangas, the leading smart devices provider HONOR Philippines also officially welcomed shoppers to its newest Experience Store in the said mall, located at the 2/F Cyberzone. “It is really an honor to unveil our newest HONOR Experience Store at the same time the much-anticipated SM City Sto. Tomas Batangas opened. This is part of our promise to service our HONOR fans and tech enthusiasts alike continuously and we are very far from what we have envisioned for the country,” said HONOR Philippines Vice President Stephen Cheng. The successful store opening was officiated by HONOR Philippines GTM Manager Steven Yan and HONOR Philippines Retail Sales Director Tom Yuan together with Greentelcom Chief Operating Officer Ma. Theresa Luna and President Edwin Luna. The viral smartphone brand also pledged to dominate the South as Experience Stores in SM City Dasmarinas Cavite and SM City San Pablo Laguna are s

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