Ginebra San Miguel Outs New Video on Filipino Resilience

 

We're still under lock down in Manila and everyone is experiencing hardships til now. It's hard to stay sane when people can't find work to put food on their table and it doesn't just affects them, but their whole family. What Ginebra San Miguel feels on the other hand, is that YOU can get through this like so many things in your life that you have been able to surpass. These are new challenges, these are things that can further make you tough hence their new campaign called "Bagong Hamon, Bagong Tapang". Check out this video, this has been posted just this year.

Bagong Tapang sa One Ginebra Nation

Hindi kawalan ng katapangan ang pagpapakumbaba. Ngayong nagbago ang mundo, bago na rin ang tapang mo! #OneGinebraNation

Posted by Ginebra San Miguel on Wednesday, December 30, 2020

The pandemic brought out the worst, but also the good things about the Filipino spirit. We draw strength from our family, our friends, and we know that if we fall even so many times, we can still rise above these challenges with a BIGGER outlook on life, making sure we pick up the pieces and rebuild our businesses, our lives, and make sure our family is taken cared of. Ginebra also encourages to take well deserved breaks, so stay humble, and work our way up again. To showcase a different kind of courage and succeed this battle, we always can recharge, because how can we help others with an empty cup? Makes sense huh?

Current Marketing Manager for Ginebra San Miguel Ron Molina says "Pinoys have always been tough people. No matter what challenges we have today, we know we can do it, to work and succeed, to also celebrate small victories. We learn from these things and continue to evolve, and adapt! We all face these challenges with a new found eagerness to fight on as we all get forged to get more tough after this pandemic. Ginebra continues to be one with Filipinos during these uncertain times, and as we rebuild our new lives."

We're here to change the world, in our own little way. Filipinos are weatherproof, resilient, tough people and we're ready to become bigger, better versions of ourselves. Check on yourselves and do what makes you happy!

Gaming with the vivo Y31

I'm a very casual gamer and I think there are only several phones in the market that actually cater to serious gaming. It's a hard market to please because as much as you've loved the photos and videos you take, you've got to satisfy how it handles graphics, controls, how it responds to eye hand coordination and connect fast to the network. This includes a very powerful processor that can do all these things and perhaps, make the other functions work as well without breaking the bank. Aside from that, I think the pandemic made this hobby more of an essential, to you know, make it a little sane for all of us who's mental health is being tested. This vivo Y31 can sufficiently do these things and more. Aside from the processing power it has, it's got longer battery duration + aesthetically pleasing and functional.

The phone is equipped with the latest Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 662 octa-core processor and runs on Android 11 with the FunTouch OS 11 variety. It's got more than enough processing capability to support endless gaming hours you often do during these times. Knowing this also carries a 5000mAh battery feels so assuring that you won't run out of juice so soon while you're still in the gaming mood as it would last several hours with it.  Not only that, if you do run out of batteries, it's easier to charge back into action as it's capable of 18W Fast Charge which means you can do it faster, in less time. It's form is surprisingly designed well that you can hold it in your hand comfortably and grip it without worrying it would slip. That is design genius and I rarely see manufacturers pay attention with that. For gamers, fingers can sit easy on the sides and screen can still respond to button presses on screen so you get your wins easy.

 The vivo Y31 also has a 6.58-inch FHD (Full High Definition) and Halo FullView™ display which makes your viewing experience even better. It feels immersive, easy on the eyes and doesn't shortchange you in that department. For photography enthusiasts, this has got a 48MP main camera so you get a lot of detail in every shot. If you're into selfies (8MP), this has support 2MP bokeh and macro cameras so those background remain creamy so I might suggest someone to take photos of you, it'll be way better.

 If you're fond of Mobile Legends or Call of Duty Mobile (who's next season is going to happen soon), you might want to look at vivo Y31's way because it only costs Php 12,999 which is very affordable. You get get more information about it on https://www.vivoglobal.ph/phone/vivo-Y31/ or their official Facebook page (just search for vivo Philippines) or their other social channels. They are available now on the vivo official store on Shopee and Lazada, so it's easier to get it and delivered to your home.

It's nice no?

 

Beko Now Available Countrywide

You've heard of them, now you'll be seeing them present in almost all leading appliance stores nationwide. Europe's number one appliance brand is now in the Philippines and prepared a lot to get their best ones out in the market. During the pandemic, contrary to what is supposed to be the norm, people have been doing lots of house repairs and re-decorating and that's exactly where Beko can come in.

Beko has really good refrigerators, washers, cookers and range hoods. They also have ovens and vacuum cleaners. They have heavily invested in technologies that would make sure your consumables stay fresh, your house clean and kept well. Beko had their appliances equipped with HarvestFresh, EverFresh, NeoFrost Dual Cooling, SteamCure, AquaIntense, Steam Cooking Solutions and PowerClean. They've been in the country since last year but this year, they've made sure they have done the legwork to have their products available in major appliance retail stores in all regions of the country, and online as well.

For now, they have these products in All Home, Ansons, Asian Home, Great World Appliances, Robinsons Appliances, Savers Appliances, and SM Appliance Stores, and online via Household Appliance Trading's website (hat.com.ph) and Beko’s Lazada official store. They still continue to bring the best of what Europe can offer in Filipino homes and I think that's a good thing. If you fancy getting them, you've got these options and that's a safe way to actually do it especially if you're buying them online. 

Beko made that happen.

BRIGIDING, The Drag Queen Mounts Birthday Concert on February 26

Drag queen BRIGIDING was just introduced to us this evening. The drag queen is part of Cornerstone Entertainment's pool of talents and she's doing a Zoom birthday concert on February. In it she's going to introduce herself and what she's capable with. It's her whole life as a performer, her baby pictures, a personal journey of a drag queen. She says "It'll all be worth it!"

The Zoom birthday party costs only Php 150 which cost a little more than a coffee cup. If you're fond of drag queen performances, and want to just sit at home and enjoy it, it'll be so nice to see her perform and her drag queen friends.

Brigiding started in 2013 and she quit her office job, auditioned in a bar and felt she was in the right place. She's been doing this full time and does makeup and hair, theater, a few commercials, because she has always wanted to be in the spotlight. She has attributed this to her liking of RuPaul and the dragrace series. She says "My family was surprised when I did this because I had to dress up before going to work. Since the beginning, I had ver supportive parents and they didn't stop me to do the things I love."

She adds "My drag name came from my Grandpa Brigido. When I was a baby, I was called Brigiding as a term of endearment by my Dad. It's more of the real me, I see that connection and even if I'm made up, I'm that person... the real authentic person of which I am. I have been called Gigi in the past but I realized this was more apt. My real name is John Philip, it's been a while since I've been called that. I think I want to work with Alex Diaz, and Marco Gumabao, Kokoy, some of the good actors today. I hope I would be able to work with them soon. I want to also work with Ms. Cherrie Pie Picache and Gina Alajar where I could also learn."

"One of the hardest things being a drag queen is trying to get the attention of the audience. Some are not as receptive, you have to command the stage when you come out. On a deeper level, you need to feel you're not discriminated because until now the Philippines has some stigma against drag queens. I want to be respected doing what I love to do. It's a process and we have come so far, some things have changed and being accepting to drag queens is becoming a norm, I'm happy to see that in clubs and now in mainstream. I admit I see some people belittle the art, because of your performance, but I don't get bothered because I am capable, I love myself more than their opinions. I have also performed when I was a bit sad because of small heartbreaks, might had to fake so the audience to not feel that from you."

Me interviewing her this evening :)

"Preparing for a drag performance is easier for me, I have less hair, less tucking needs, it's just the details of the make up that takes a lot of practice. It also takes confidence to carry the hair, the costume before the performance. You have to be in the next level with your character, when you're there, you feel like the most powerful performer in the world. It's difficult, but I do it. My birthday wish is for my drag community. They are not doing well because we don't have means to perform in crowded places. We hope we could have platforms, hopefully have more projects, to have purpose as a drag queen. To hopefully have more opportunities for them too."

"When you get to perform live, the feeling of giving people the entertainment they need, to touch their emotions, it's to make them happy especially now that we are under the pandemic."

Broadway, Musicals, Pop, Rock, the show will be filled with different layers. She's excited for people to see and feel they relate to her too. There will be dancing, singing (lipsync) and more. It's going to be shown from Cornerstone Studios. As for the guests, there will be some Cornerstone artists that will be appearing in the concert (but that's going to be a surprise) and her drag best friends will be there for sure. Tickets are available via online wallets BDO, GCash, PayPal or email them via tickets.cornerstone@gmail.com.  This is under Cornerstone Concerts.

It's the best sub rather than going out in the clubs! Stay home, be safe and enjoy the show!