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Aug 29, 2022

Best Features of realme Watch 3

realme just launched 2 new products in the AIoT category, and one of them is the latest realme Watch 3. I was able to get a first hands-on review of this new Watch series addition and here are my favorite things about it.

All-Day Comprehensive Health Monitoring feature

This impeccable feature let users to keep track of their
- Heart Rate
- Stress

- Sleep
- Blood Oxygen Level
- Hydration
- Menstrual Cycle

Dust and Water Resistant
Users do not need to worry about getting the realme Watch 3 exposed to dust and even water or sweat with its IP68 Dust and Water Resistance. This technology makes the realme Watch 3 survive from particles and dust build-up. It also has the capacity to sustain being used or submerged underwater at up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes.

Seamless Connectivity
This device is equipped with Clear Bluetooth Calling feature that can support both basic functions of a smartwatch and support for mobile voice calling directly through the realme Watch's microphone and earpiece. So you can take calls through the watch without using your phone.

Long Lasting Battery
You can use this smart device for up to 7 days with its 340mAh battery.

Better and Customizable Display
Compared to its predecessor, realme Watch 3 has a wider 1.8 inch touchscreen display with 30fps. This will allow smooth scrolling of your notifications and features. You can also choose any of the 100+ watch faces available on the realme link app. You can also use personal photos as watch faces.

Sleek design fit for any OOTD
I love the shape, size, and design of the realme Watch 3. With its metallic frame, you can wear it while working out, or even on a formal occassion. Not too bulky and bold, it just fits any OOTD. Available in two colors - Black and Gray.

True Fitness Companion

The realme Watch 3 supports 110+ Sports Modes to ensure that users have a good level of tracking and provides seamless adjustment in their health routines.

Affordable
The realme Watch 3 is priced at P3,499 with early bird discounts on Shopee from August 26 to 28, and on Lazada from August 28 to 31, 2022 for only P2,299.

To know more about realme’s latest updates, follow the realme PH Facebook page at http://facebook.com/realmePhilippines or visit the official realme website at
https://www.realme.com/ph/.

Aug 16, 2022

Poblacion Market Central - Newest Lifestyle Destination in Davao

Jexx Hinggo 10:15 PM food , lifestyle 0 Comments

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A new lifestyle destination in Davao opened its doors offering more shopping, dining, and entertainment experience. Alsons Development and Investment Corporation (Alsons Dev) launched Poblacion Market Central. This new hub showcases a variety of art, antiques, souvenir shops, and local restaurants.

Alsons Dev built the famous Aldevinco shopping center on the corner of Claro M Recto Street and Roxas Avenue in 1965. Early in 2022, Alsons Dev closed the old shopping center and relocated its tenants to Poblacion, providing better facilities, marketing support, and foot traffic.

You will still see the colorful Mindanaoan textiles, antiques, and pearl shops from Aldevinco in the new Poblacion Market Central. Now with a food hall that serves delectable dishes and drinks served by local restaurants like Majid's Kebab and Bo's Coffee.

At the atrium area, a massive mural by Mindanaoan contemporary artist Kublai Millan stands to welcome customers. I'm glad to be part of the unveiling last August 15 with Kublai Millan himself, our Mayor Baste Duterte, Alson Dev Team, and other government officials.

"Alsons Dev is happy to host and showcase the work of Davao's best creatives. Whether they make food, sculptures, weaves and textiles, or handicrafts, we believe that testing their concepts in a place like Poblacion Market Central contributes to a retail and cultureal scene that is meant to gain national recognition. Poblacion, true to its tagline, is a place where the heritage of Davao meets the possibilities of a hip and ever-evolving market," says Miguel A. dominguez, Alsons Dev Director.

Here are some of the restaurants around and inside Kukun, Poblacion's food hall.

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In the next four months, Poblacion Market Central will open more concept stores in time for the holidays. Follow them on Facebook and Instagram @OfficialPoblacionMarketCentral.

Mar 31, 2022

TECH REVIEW - realme 9 Pro Plus 5G

Jexx Hinggo 1:03 PM tech , tech review 1 Comments

We have a new smartphone to review today! Join me as we unbox and review the new realme 9 Pro Plus.

I love the design of the realme 9 pro plus. The back design is shiny and has glittering effect. We have it in Aurora green but it is also available in Midnight Black and Sunrise Blue that features a Light Shift design that changes color from blue to red when exposed to sunlight.

At the back you can see the triple camera set up with LED flash and a simple realme logo below. We have the punch hole camera at the upper left corner of the screen and a call speaker that serves as a secondary speaker too.

On the left we have the dual nano sim slot. Unfortunately, there's no space for a microSD card. The volume buttons are also located on the left. On the right we only have the lock and power button.

Above we have an extra microphone. And below we have the main speaker, type C port, main microphone, and an audio port.

This is the slimmest realme phone right now! It's just 7.99mm thick. It's not smudge proof though but you can use the free jelly case. But for me, I want to use it as is because I love the feel in my hands.

The realme 9 PRO plus has a 6.4 inch FHD plus Super AMOLED display with 90hz refresh rate. It has a Corning Gorilla Glass 5 and 20:9 Aspect Ratio. The bezels are thin except at the chin part but it's not distracting to me. It's running on Android 12 out of the box and a new realme UI 3.0 is ready to install. I love the customization features especially the Always-On display.

This phone is already equipped with 5G connectivity and has a MeditaTek Dimensity 920 chipset. It has a Vapor Chamber Cooling System that keeps the temperature of the phone and my favorite, the O-Haptics feature. It has a different but cool vibration when you type.

Now let's talk about it's camera. Again it has a triple camera set up. The main camera is a SONY IMX766 50MP, the ultrawide camera is 8MP, and the macro lens is 2MP. It is also equipped with an OIS and EIS for more stable shots. While the selfie camera has 16MP.

I actually love the shots I took using the realme 9 Pro plus. It's vibrant, crisp, and detailed. The contrast for me is just fine. It adds detail in every photo.

I was so impressed with it's night mode shots. And especially when I took this selfie shot around 12 noon. So it was so bright that I was against the light. My back view was all white when I saw it on the screen but after I took the shot, it adjusted and as you can see, you can see the park behind me. It's as if I'm photoshopped in this picture.

For night shots, it's true that the realme 9 pro plus can #CaptureTheLight.

It has street photo mode which I really like. The long exposure makes these awesome shots. It has starry mode, macro shot, panorama, and a lot more.

I like the Portrait shots too. It's clean and you can adjust the blur intensity. For the video quality, I will upload a vlog about that soon.

The realme 9 pro plus has a 4,500mAh battery and has a 60W SuperDart charger. I was able to charge it from 20% to 100% for 40 minutes only. So far I still had around 30% when I constantly use it as my main phone for a day. I also noticed that when I started using the Always-On display, the battery drops down faster.

The realme 9 Pro Plus is now available for P23,990 in all realme stores nationwide and on Lazada.

Lazada link - https://www.lazada.com.ph/products/lazada-exclusive-realme-9-pro-8gb-ram-256gb-rom-android-smartphone-i2778204329-s13393086188.html?mp=1

Mar 24, 2022

Filinvest Land on track to finish Centro Spatial Building Two in 2022

Jexx Hinggo 8:02 AM lifestyle , 0 Comments

Filinvest has been building Filipino dreams across the country and they are growing more by building new projects here in Davao City. Centro Spatial is a smart-value Futura brand of mid-rise condo community that features spacious units, breathable open spaces, and refreshing amenities at the heart of the city. Now at 70% completion of their 2nd tower, Centro Spatial is on track to welcome new residents by the 2nd quarter of 2022.

“Centro Spatial is a testament to Filinvest Land’s vision of building more Filipino dreams across the archipelago. This new building in Centro Spatial will give more Davaoeños the opportunity to enjoy a green condo lifestyle. We also hope to support Davao City’s continued economic growth through our additional investment in the city,” said Tristan Las Marias, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer of Filinvest Land, Inc.

This low-density development is set within 1.7 hectares of prime land that will see 5 buildings, 8 stories high each, at full build. Families will definitely enjoy any of Centro Spatial’s 19-square-meter studio units or 32-square meter 2-bedroom units. Imagine units where there are no obstructive beams and columns, opening up more living space for the entire family. Those who see themselves calling Centro Spatial home can start with around Php 8,000 monthly downpayment over 30 months for a limited time only.

Green

Filinvest Land brings nature’s benefits closer to its residents, like lowered stress levels and better respiratory and cardiovascular health, among many others. Centro Spatial’s master-plan boasts of wide, open spaces including landscaped lush greens, a tree-lined road network, and complete amenities.

Health
Physical and mental well-being are also vital in Filinvest Land’s condo communities. The amenities within Centro Spatial which include a clubhouse, adult and kiddie pools, a gym, basketball court, function room, playroom, and playground give residents the freedom to embrace a green, healthy lifestyle. Here, they can take a walk, jog, swim, or simply breathe freely.

Life Tech

Filinvest Land strategically positions its developments in key cities and suburban areas. Centro Spatial is located on Bolton Extension, Brgy. 39-D, where necessities are within reach. Davao City Hall is just 280 meters away, including key government offices like the Bureau of Internal Revenue, PhilHealth, and San Pedro Police station. Centro Spatial further underscores convenience with its fiber-, Wi-Fi-, and telco-ready units ideal for work-from-home and remote-learning set-ups.

Dreams Built Green

Centro Spatial is designed and crafted with care to give its residents a life connected to nature. It is the ideal home for young professionals looking for independence, starting families seeking for a home to take root in, and those seeking a worthwhile property investment.

Filinvest was recently awarded as one of BCI Asia's Top 10 Developers in the country for the 10th year and as the Best Developer in Mindanao in the Dot Property Awards. Aside from Centro Spatial, they have an extensive portfolio of over 250 projects nationwide and that includes 8 Spatial and Maldives Oasis here in Davao City.

You may call Centro Spatial at (0917) 545-7788 for future investments or inquiries. For more info, visit www.FuturabyFilinvest.com.

Mar 14, 2022

Shopee 3.15 Consumer Day with new brand ambassador Marian Rivera

Jexx Hinggo 5:48 PM lifestyle , 0 Comments

Everyone is excited for Shopee's first mega sale of the year, the 3.15 Consumer Day! This will bring more value and joy to all shoppers with the widest variety of products, free shipping vouchers with P0 min. spend, and 10% off discount daily starting March 3.

Shopee also launched its #ShopeeCelebratesYou campaign to bring more cheers to all users for a chance to win big prizes by joining different activities and contests across Shopee's official platforms. Joining the 3.15 celebrations, Shopee welcomes their newest brand ambassador, the Primetime Queen Ms. Marian Rivera!

"At Shopee, our users are at the heart of all that we do. This drives us to keep innovating, so that we can create new features, services, and campaigns that bring joy to their lives. As more people shop online and enjoy our year-end festivals, we are introducing 3.15 Consumer Day to bring the same excitement and fun to the first half of the year. We are thrilled for our first 3.15 Consumer Day and we hope to deliver even more joy to everyone.”, said Mr. Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines.

1. Celebrate You with bigger prizes, better deals

3.15 Consumer Day gives every shopper a reason to celebrate. Users can find everything they need with amazing deals on the Shopee app, and unlock bigger surprises on social media.

In the Philippines, users can win big at the new #ShopeeCelebratesYou campaign across Shopee’s official platforms. Shopee users stand a chance to check out their items for free when they share their shopping carts on social media, while Shopee will also surprise its biggest fans on social media. Stay tuned to Shopee’s official Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter pages for more information and activities.

Till March 15, users can find and save more on all they need on Shopee. Highlights include:

Special treats for Filipino shoppers: 3.15 Consumer Day will bring a smile to every user, with Free Shipping vouchers with ₱0 min. spend, ₱1 Deals, and 10% off daily till March 15. New users can enjoy a 100% off discount voucher with ₱90 min. spend at ₱90 max. discount, Free Shipping voucher with ₱0 min. spend, exclusive ₱1 Deals, or free welcome gifts from Shopee and brand partners, so they can smile even more with their first purchases on Shopee.
Exciting deals with ShopeePay: This March, users can enjoy 20% cashback when they scan to pay at ShopeePay’s partner merchants such as Potato Corner, Puregold, National Bookstore, The Generics Pharmacy, and more. Users can also checkout ShopeePay ₱1 Deals and redeem discounts in stores. On 3.15 Consumer Day, users can take advantage of 50% off on load across all networks and up to 100% cashback on bills payment. Users can get a chance to win ₱100,000 when they send money to any bank or to any Shopee user. With ShopeePay’s free transfers feature, users won't have to worry about any additional fees.
More entertaining experience with new in-app game, Shopee Pets: Starting March 3, users can play the life simulation game where they can care for and raise their pets through daily activities for a chance to win Shopee Coins, ShopeePay Credits, and more!

2. Discover new brands for You on Shopee Mall

3.15 Consumer Day is the perfect time for users to discover new brands and indulge their wishlist without having to wait till the end of the year. With thousands of brands offering exclusive deals, there will be something for everyone at Shopee’s Mega Brands Sale from March 3 to 15.

Midnight Brand Parade and Hourly Branded Price Drops: During the first two hours of March 15, shoppers can look forward to storewide discounts from their favorite brands like Pampers, realme, OPPO, Adidas, Unilever Beauty, and Deerma. Users should also regularly check the Shopee app for Shopee Mall’s hourly price drops, where top brands will offer limited-time flash deals on their best-selling products.
New Shopee Mall Sampling Counter: Starting March 15, Shopee is giving consumers greater convenience and value for money to discover new brands through the new Shopee Mall Sampling Counter. Users can try sample-size products from best-selling brands like Johnson & Johnson, Uni-care, COSRX, Trizie, and AHC Philippines, and get a free voucher if they decide to purchase the regular-sized product.
Exclusive discount brand vouchers for new buyers: Shopee also gives brand explorers more incentive to discover the wide assortment of brands under its platform. Curious consumers can look forward to welcome vouchers on their first purchase from their favorite brands on Shopee Mall.
Brand Membership: Brand loyalists get to enjoy a more rewarding shopping experience when they sign up for the Brand Membership Program of their choice. Over 80 brands under the program will offer its members double the rewards points for purchases made on March 15.

3. Discover a new You

Beyond the amazing deals, 3.15 Consumer Day is also time for users to discover new interests, and support what matters to them. From today till March 15, users can find new ways to do their part for local businesses, and discover hidden gems on Shopee.

Satisfy all your interests at 3.15: Users can shop for a wide variety of products catered to their interests with themed days across 3.15 Consumer Day. This includes 3.3 Consumer Day (March 3), Fashion Day (March 4), Home Appliance Day (March 5), Home and Living Day (March 6), Digital Deals Day (March 7), Beauty Day (March 9), Mobiles and Gadgets Day (March 10), Kids and Babies Day (March 11), Sports and Motors Day (March 12), Shopee Prizes Day (March 13) and Vouchers Day (March 14).
Support and empower female sellers on International Women’s Day: After unwavering support for local sellers across its year-end festivals, Shopee will continue to connect users to more local businesses, including those of strong, inspirational Filipinas. On March 8, Shopee will hold a special 3.15 Women’s Sale to celebrate women in the Philippines and spotlight inspiring stories of female sellers on its platform.
Explore ways to improve your shopping: Shopee Cares PH is an online community that offers the best customer support for all your concerns and questions. Just follow @ShopeeCaresPH on Twitter and Facebook so you can shop and worry-free. For Shopee Fam with Gold and Platinum Shopee Loyalty Tier memberships, get ready to claim unlimited Free Shipping vouchers every month. Claim those hard-earned vouchers accessible via the Shopee Loyalty Page or the Homesquare Page so you can make the most out of your shopping this 3.15 Consumer Day.

Download Shopee now for free on Google Play or App Store!