Marian Rivera’s Dubai Trip, Shot on Vivo X200 Pro

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - Bring your travel moments to life, just like Marian Rivera's incredible shots with the vivo X200 Pro on Instagram!

Beyond its luxurious urban allure, Dubai is renowned for its iconic desert safaris, where tourists can experience the silky sands, exciting dune bashing, and breathtaking sunsets unlike any other in the world.

Marian's recent Instagram post takes us into her family's blissful Dubai adventure—and as expected, her desert fashion did not go unnoticed!

DongYan fans quickly poured into the comments section to gush over Marian’s carousel post, filled with Sixto’s charming portraits, Zia’s beaming smile, and a romantic couple shot with her husband Dingdong Dantes, all captured using her Vivo X200 Pro!

"Making memories that will last a lifetime with my favorite people, all captured on my Vivo phone! 🤎 #FamilyTime", Marian captioned.

Ending her content, Marian shared a beautiful view of the Dubai sand dune basking in the warm glow of the sunset.

Unmatched sharpness and detail with the ZEISS lens

Marian's shots are proof of what’s possible with X200 Pro's 200MP ZEISS APO Telephoto camera!

Users can explore its five unique modes designed for every need: Telephoto HyperZoom, Telephoto Portrait, Telephoto Macro, Telephoto Sunshot/Nightscape, and Telephoto Super Stage, bringing every shot into sharper focus.

If you want to take a sunset photo as stunning as Marian’s, the X200 Pro’s Telephoto Sunshot/Nightscape mode is your best choice. It helps you achieve incredible close-ups with DSLR-like quality, perfectly capturing the sun’s vibrant light and the tranquil warmth of the moment.

What's more, this mode enhances nightscape photography, keeping images crisp and clear, even in challenging or low-light environments.

So, day or night, expect nothing less than picture-perfect shots, especially when you're on your dream vacation, just like Marian’s unforgettable Dubai experience! 

The Vivo X200 Pro is available for Php 69,999, at Vivo e-store, Shopee, Lazada, and authorized retail stores nationwide!

Unstoppable Fun with Vivo Y19s for Gaming Champions and Series Bingers

MANILA, PHILIPPINES—Feeling bored? The Vivo Y19s is your ultimate go-to smartphone for epic gaming marathons and endless streaming fun!

Whether you’re dominating battlefields on Mobile Legends or binge-watching your favorite series on Netflix, the Vivo Y19s guarantees seamless performance every step of the way with its advanced technology and durability.

Stay Uninterrupted with Long-Lasting Battery

Never pause the action with Vivo Y19s' massive 5500mAh battery that keeps up with your longest sessions. Matched with 15W fast-charge technology, you can quickly power up and dive back into your intense game or resume your heartwarming K-Drama—without missing a moment!

Here's a fun fact: the Vivo Y19s can power you to game for up to 12 hours or stream YouTube for an impressive 19.55 hours on a single charge.

Smooth Gaming Experience with Ultra Game Mode

Unlock powerful features with this smartphone's Ultra Game Mode, designed to elevate your gaming experience to be smooth, immersive, and packed with power. Get ready to win!

• Minimized Distractions: Block all SMS and app notifications (except for low battery alerts) to ensure complete focus during gameplay.

• Optimized Control: Experience precise and responsive control for every move to accurately implement your game strategy.

• Adaptive Frame Rate & Temperature Management: This smartly adjusts CPU resources based on the phone's temperature and real-time frame rate, delivering optimal performance for an unbeatable gaming experience.

Get ready for responsive gameplay with high-frame-rate battles and lag-free performance. Each tap, swipe, and command becomes second nature, leading you to your victory!

Style and Power, Perfectly Combined

With its sleek design, the Vivo Y19s ensures it effortlessly keeps up with your active lifestyle, fitting comfortably in your hand for seamless gaming and viewing—ideal for all gamers and heavy users!

To match your vibe, you can also choose from three stunning colorways: Glacier Blue, Glossy Black, and Pearl Silver.

With this device, experience the perfect balance of style and performance!

Gaming and streaming bliss await with the Vivo Y19s—your key to non-stop fun! Starting at Php 6,499, you can get yours today on the Vivo e-store, Shopee, Lazada, and physical stores nationwide!

GCash Broadens Global Reach, Allows Users to Scan to Pay in over 3 Million Merchants in Japan

Filipino travelers can now enjoy the convenience of cashless payments in more places in Japan with GCash, the Philippines’ leading finance super app and largest cashless ecosystem.

With GCash Global Pay’s expanded coverage, users can scan to pay everywhere in Japan, from metropolitan areas to countryside destinations, thanks to the partnership of Alipay+ with PayPay. This unlocks access to cashless payments at over three million merchants spanning shopping and leisure. Users can enjoy dining out, booking accommodations and tours, souvenir shopping, and availing services, no matter where their trip takes them—all with a digital wallet they can trust.

“As more Filipinos make Japan their top travel destination, GCash is committed to pursuing partnerships that enable them to make the most out of their experience there,” shared Paul Albano, General Manager of GCash International. “GCash users no longer need to worry about the constraints of limited payment options, knowing there’s a readily available and secure payment method they can rely on.”

Since becoming available in Japan in 2023, GCash has sought to empower more users through its affiliation with Alipay+. With the latter’s expanded partnership with Japan’s leading QR payment operator, PayPay, GCash has become part of the country’s mission to promote in-depth tourism. Today, going cashless with GCash goes beyond major city centers like Tokyo and Osaka. Smaller towns and rural charms in Japan are now included, allowing Filipino tourists to enjoy a more immersive experience in the country. The expanded coverage means access to a more diverse set of merchants, too by enabling cashless payments to local businesses like izakayas, wagashi shops, guesthouses, and anime merchandise shops.

GCash users heading to Japan can make payments by scanning PayPay QRs and enjoy a seamless and familiar QR scanning experience: Customers can scan the merchant’s PayPay QR or show the merchant the QR code generated by the “Pay abroad with Alipay+” option on the GCash app. After completing their transactions, they may also view their receipts in the local currency and Philippine pesos.

GCash users enjoy benefits such as real-time and low foreign exchange rates, and zero service fees, allowing them to maximize their travel budget. GCash adds to this experience by offering exclusive promos on the GCash app through A+ Rewards. Here, users can avail of exclusive discounts when they pay with Global Pay QR.

Just in time for the holidays, Alipay+, in collaboration with PayPay merchants, will offer an exclusive 10% discount (up to a maximum of JPY 1,000) to GCash users paying via PayPay QRs in Japan from December 20, 2024, to January 10, 2025.

“Through the partnership between Alipay+ and PayPay, we are making a crucial step forward in bridging a gap in global tourism through seamless, cashless payments,” shared Albano. “So whether this holiday season takes our users to Japan’s metropolitan cities or off-the-beaten-path tourist destinations, we at GCash look forward to them unlocking the best travel experience.”

To discover more travel promos, tap “A+ Rewards” on the GCash app and, in the upper left corner, select “Japan” as your destination. To learn more about GCash Global Pay, click here.

A New Level of Malasakit for Overseas Filipinos PLDT Global Launches New TinBo App

Overseas Filipinos will now have more convenient access to digital services as PLDT Global Corporation (PLDT Global), the international unit of PLDT Inc., launches its new Tindahan ni Bossing (TinBo) mobile app.

Available on the Google Play Store or Apple App Store, overseas Filipinos can simply download the TinBo app and register to seamlessly enjoy the offers and services available on TinBo with just a few taps on their smartphones. Watch how the TinBo app brings Alagang 2.0 to overseas Filipinos here.

“The launch of the TinBo app reflects our commitment to bringing PLDT’s brand of malasakit to more overseas Filipinos. It also further strengthens TinBo’s position as a reliable and user-friendly platform that empowers Filipinos around the world and cares for their families,” said Albert V. Villa-Real, President and CEO at PLDT Global.

Just like the web platform (www.tinbo.ph), the TinBo app is a one-stop marketplace for all the digital needs of its customers that offers a wide range of services exclusive deals, and promos. They can send telco load and even prepaid cards for the pay-TV and electricity consumption of their families in the Philippines. Overseas Pinoys can also conveniently and securely pay their loved ones’ bills, including electricity, water, internet, insurance, government services, and more on the TinBo app.

TinBo app users can also acquire a Smart Virtual Number (SVN), which enables them to have secure digital identities and allows them to receive one-time passwords from Philippine banks and e-wallets, providing worry-free access to relevant financial transactions in the Philippines. The SVN also offers free calls 24/7 to the OWWA Helpline 1348 for Filipinos who need government assistance, especially in emergency cases.

Through the TinBo app, Filipinos abroad can also treat their families back home by sending food e-vouchers, or gifting them with entertainment vouchers for their favorite games, streaming services, and video-on-demand subscriptions, with exclusive discounts.

Overseas Filipinos can also complete their family’s household needs with shopping and grocery e-vouchers available on the TinBo app, which can be used on online shopping sites, major local malls and groceries, and online appliance stores.

They can also care for their families’ health by sending health and wellness e-vouchers for doctors’ consultations and pharmacy e-vouchers for medicines. Additionally, they can also access an insurance service offered especially for OFWs on the TinBo platform.

The TinBo app also features ePadala, its newest service for Filipinos abroad who are looking for a convenient and reliable way to provide financial support to their families in the Philippines. Currently available in Hong Kong, the ePadala via the TinBo app allows Filipinos to send e-vouchers securely and directly to their family member’s Philippine bank accounts and e-wallets and is available 24/7.

And lastly, TinBo app users can easily access e-government services and pay their bills and contributions to the Social Security System (SSS), Pag-Ibig, National Housing Authority (NHA), National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), and the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA). TinBo aims to expand its offerings with even more digital products in 2025.

Aside from that, PLDT Global is also launching its Top Bossing Milyonaryo Promo this year. Open to registered Filipino TinBo users overseas, they will earn points with every transaction on the TinBo app. To join, Filipinos overseas must download the TinBo app and register for an account.

TinBo users who accumulate 1,000 points or more will be included in the Top Bossing of the Month roster and will get the chance to win e-vouchers. The TinBo user who will achieve the highest points by the end of the promo on June 12, 2025, will be the Top Bossing Milyonaryo who will take home the grand prize of ₱1 million.

The launch of the TinBo app is an initiative from PLDT Global and supports the PLDT Group’s overarching goal of elevating the quality of life for Filipinos worldwide through relevant digital experiences.

Stay Ahead in College with Vivo V40 Lite’s Long-Lasting Battery and Powerful Camera

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - College is a nonstop adventure of early mornings, and late-night study grinds, Packed with power, performance, and style, the Vivo V40 Lite rises to the challenge of every college student's dynamic lifestyle!

Smart Performance for Your Academic Success

Managing long study hours and staying organized requires a smartphone that works as hard as you do!

With its impressive 5000mAh battery with 4-year battery health, the Vivo V40 Lite keeps you powered through your busy days of back-to-back classes and student organization duties, while promising to be your reliable companion throughout college and beyond!

If your day gets extra packed and you need a quick boost—don't worry! With the understanding of the pace of student life, this smartphone ensures you never lose momentum. Its 80W FlashCharge powers you up quickly, so you’ll be ready to dive back into your schoolwork, meetings, and everything else.

Picture-Perfect Shots for Every Social Moment

Make your college memories last a lifetime with the Vivo V40 Lite. Its 50MP main camera captures every moment with your classmates and friends in stunning clarity, while the 32MP front HD camera ensures you can take flawless selfies during your study breaks for your Instagram feed. Its camera system guarantees all your portraits are perfect for keepsakes!

When the class ends and the social scene begins, Vivo V40 Lite's AI Aura Light lets you capture stunning, well-lit photos in any setting—making it perfect for parties and evening events.

Capture everything from daytime study group moments to nighttime social events with the V40 Lite, bringing your college experiences into focus.

For college students seeking a powerful camera, reliable performance, and standout style, this is the device that does it all because this is not just about smartphones; it's a lifestyle upgrade.

The Vivo V40 Lite is available at Vivo e-store, Shopee, Lazada, and authorized retail stores nationwide starting at Php 13,999. For more information, visit www.vivoglobal.ph.