Motorcycle Care is Self-Care! Essential Do-It-Yourself Maintenance Habits to Develop for a safer ride

As an avid motorcycle rider, there are few things that, for sure, linger at the back of your mind, nagging you every day. You fear that there might be breakdowns. You worry about scratches. And, of course, you are concerned about those costly major repairs—or worse, finding out that your motorcycle is not in its tiptop shape when you need it the most. 

While you can go to your trusted mechanic for regular checkups, knowing some little do-it-yourself maintenance up your sleeves could help you take those worries away. As for your motorcycle, this means ensuring that your ride is always in good working condition, especially if it’s packed with cutting-edge features like the AirBlade150. 

Experience greatness in its biggest form: Samsung 98” Neo QLED available in PH soon

Take home the biggest and best 4K TV from Samsung as the world’s #1 TV brand brings its massive 98-inch Neo QLED (QN90A) to the Philippines. Pre-order now and be one of the first to experience the Samsung’s unrivaled picture quality in a larger-than-life screen size, complete with premium freebies.

Starting October 1, 2021, the biggest Neo QLED TV will be available at a whopping net cash discount price of Php 399,999 from Php 499,999 (SRP). With the TV, you will also receive a premium Samsung Q900A Soundbar with Dolby Atmos worth Php 54,999 for free to complete the cinematic viewing experience. And there’s more – enjoy 6-months subscription to HBO GO for unlimited access to their library of award-winning movies, series, and more.

UNIQLO Brings LifeWear Shopping Experience to More Filipinos in Iloilo, Dumaguete, and Caloocan

Globally renowned Japanese apparel retailer, UNIQLO, is set to open more stores in the country this last quarter of the year, bringing its unique   brand of retail shopping experience nationwide.

“With our new store openings, we hope to make our products more accessible to the local communities, and expand the reach of our LifeWear philosophy of helping our customers in their everyday lives by providing clothing that is affordable and high quality.” says Masoyashi Nakamura, Chief Operating Officer of UNIQLO Philippines.

UNIQLO Philippines is set to reopen its SM City Iloilo store on October 29, 2021. The store is stationed at the Upper Ground floor of the mall’s North Wing and will feature a sales are that has been expanded from 736 sqm to 959 sqm to provide a better shopping experience to the Ilonggos. 

XTREME Appliances continues to soar with 148% increase in 2021 sales

XTREME Appliances, the country’s leading one-stop shop appliance brand, continues to strengthen its standing in the local appliance market. Despite the economic challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, the brand managed to increase its overall sales to 148% — the growth was driven by the solid demand of their hero products including TVs, gas ranges, aircons, washing machines, and refrigerators.

According to XTREME Appliances Vice President for Marketing, Stephen Cheng, the exponential growth of sales was fueled by the increasing demand of home improvement and the desire for household upgrades. 

P&G partners with Philippine Red Cross for COVID-19 Bakuna Buses in CALABARZON

Procter & Gamble (P&G) Philippines continues stepping up as a force for good by supporting the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) mission to assist in the government’s national COVID-19 vaccination program.

P&G recently donated over 5 million pesos to fund PRC COVID-19 Mobile Vaccination Clinics, popularly known as ‘Bakuna Buses’. Over the next eight months, they will deploy three (3) mobile vaccination clinics that will serve at least 150 barangays and 15,000 highly vulnerable Filipinos in CALABARZON who are especially challenged in accessing LGU bakuna centers. These include senior citizens, persons with disabilities, bed-ridden patients, and persons with special needs. This not only supports the government’s vaccination program but also protects communities in region 4, which is home to P&G’s Cabuyao manufacturing plant and where P&G employees and their families live and work.

The home entertainment setup needed to get the most of this year’s Emmy-nominated shows

The Emmys®, the biggest name in television entertainment awards, announced their nominees for 2021 earlier in the year, and in just a few days, the winning titles to take home the prestigious award will be announced. HBO and HBO Max Originals bagged an impressive 130 nominations for hits such as Lovecraft Country, Mare of Easttown, and The Flight Attendant, to name a few. Indulge in these titles and more on HBO GO with the spectacular home entertainment experience from Samsung. Purchase select Samsung TVs and get a 6-month subscription to the streaming platform.

#ROTD: Ride of the Day is the new OOTD in the new normal

Here is why Honda Motorcycles are your stylish, functional ride on the road 

Remember all of these? You are all dressed up with your best-looking suit for a special date; you took a picture and posted #OOTD. You packed your beach outfits for that much-awaited vacation leave, took a picture, and posted #OOTD.  

You are ready on your first day at work, so you wore your uniform, took a picture, and posted #OOTD.  

Take masterpieces from the Louvre home with Samsung’s The Frame

The most iconic Samsung lifestyle TV opens virtual doors to the world's renowned museum

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced a new partnership with the iconic Musée du Louvre. Through this partnership, Samsung will continue to develop the Art Store on its lifestyle TV, The Frame, through an exclusive artwork partnership with the Louvre in Paris, France.

With new artworks from the Louvre joining the collection, The Frame now boasts a catalog with over 1,500 works of art from 42 different countries that consumers can enjoy in 4K picture quality from museums and galleries around the world, including the Prado Museum in Madrid, the Albertina Museum in Vienna, the Tate Modern in London, the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, the Hermitage State Museum in Saint Petersburg and LUMAS.

5 Essential Home Appliances That are Actually Worth the Investment

Household chores may be tiring and time-consuming, but advances in technology have made these tasks easier to do. These days, it’s possible to have fresh and clean laundry in 30 minutes or cook all types of dishes with just one sleek space-saving device. Time to rest and spend with loved ones is increasingly becoming more important, so anything that can speed up cleaning days or just make life in general easier is worth the investment. Below are five essential home appliances that are worth saving for and adding to one’s convenience.

Samsung Combo Washer Dryer. Samsung’s AI-powered washer dryer makes laundry days easier while still giving a more thorough wash. AI Control personalizes washing habits and makes recommendations so homemakers don’t need to manually select settings for each load. Meanwhile, AI Wash’s four sensors detect the laundry’s weight to calculate the amount of water and detergent needed. Not only does this washer dry make laundry easier, it also lessens the risk of ruining garments with its EcoBubble Technology which uses cold water and transforms detergent into bubbles, helping clothes absorb detergent more effectively and get cleaned as thoroughly as they would with a hot wash, but without the damage!

Samsung’s One UI 3.1.1 Is Bringing Next-Level Foldable Experiences to the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G Users

Samsung’s latest foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G, now comes with One UI 3.1.1, the most intuitive UI for foldables to date. Designed to take advantage of the devices’ large screen real estate and unique form factors, the new UI helps make the devices easier to use.

Starting August 31, One UI 3.1.1 was also made available on the Galaxy Z Flip3 5G, Galaxy Z Fold2 5G, Galaxy Fold, and Galaxy Z Flip. Using the newest Galaxy Z Fold3 5G? Read on to learn more about the new experiences that One UI 3.1.1 is set to unfold.

Welcome ‘ber months’ with up to 52% discount on XTREME Appliances this Lazada & Shopee 9.9 Sale

With the ber months coming through, the holiday season is definitely just around the corner. As always, you’ll probably start hearing Christmas songs playing wherever you are. Right after the first half of the year, the next thing you’ll know is it’s the gift-giving season again.

XTREME Appliances, the country’s leading local one-stop shop appliance brand is giving you the chance to be one step ahead in planning your holiday shopping as early as September on Lazada 9.9 Big Brands Sale and Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Sale. 

Vote Pilipinas with Grab Philippines gears up for Magparehistro Ka! Campaign

With just less than a month left before the end of voter registration, together, Vote Pilipinas and Grab Philippines embark on a voter’s education campaign to encourage more Filipinos to “Grab the Vote”.

Vote Pilipinas, the official voter information registration campaign of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC), partners with Grab Philippines launches “Grab the Vote” to encourage more Filipinos to exercise their equal right to suffrage. 

#FurTheWin: Build an eco-friendly home for your pets with Samsung’s boxes

Unboxing any new appliance, like a brand-new TV, is always an exciting experience. There’s a certain rush in opening the box, installing the TV, and seeing it perfectly fit your home. Movie marathons, virtual calls, and game nights are now possible in crystal-clear definition.

But after the excitement, what happens to the cardboard box? Instead of just discarding it, give it new life by turning it into something fun for your pets! Upcycling is possible with any cardboard box, but Samsung makes it easier with its Eco-Package, which comes with every 2021 TV model. This award-winning initiative makes use of a dot matrix design to make it easy to cut and assemble the cardboard box yourself. Simply scan the QR code found on the box to access instructions and get started. 

Jose Mari Chan Tells Us All: Keep Hygienix in Our Hearts

The “Ber” months are here! And while we still can’t freely step inside malls or visit the parks to check out their glistening holiday decorations, leave it to local holiday season icon Jose Mari Chan to spread Yuletide cheers and remind us that there are so many things to be happy for! The most important thing, especially in the middle of this pandemic? To keep our spirits up and live life to the fullest. For Jose Mari Chan, this simply means having Hygienix, the Germ Killer, Skin Lover, always on hand so all of us and everyone dear to our hearts are safe well into Christmas and beyond.

A true Hygienix user even before the pandemic began, Jose Mari Chan has always made sure that he carries in his pocket a small bottle of Hygienix alcohol and that  his household’s weekly grocery run includes Hygienix soap and alcohol. Jose Mari Chan believes that frequent sanitizing is a must so we can effectively fight off germs. But he is also quick to add that using essentials like alcohol and soap shouldn’t come at a high cost like leaving our skin dry.

Bragais Footwear steps up global presence through FedEx SME network

Filipino shoemaker Jojo Bragais has chosen to work with FedEx Express to deliver his signature pieces to Florida, USA for the 69th Miss Universe pageant.

For the burgeoning Jojo Bragais shoe enterprise, being the official footwear sponsor of the recently held 69th Miss Universe pageant was an auspicious opportunity not only to showcase Filipino talent but also grow its brand and further expand their global market.

Bring Home the Big Screen with Samsung & HBO GO

Catch Space Jam: A New Legacy and more from HBO GO when you bring home a Samsung TV

Miss the feeling of watching the latest films at the cinema? Samsung Philippines is giving you the next best thing – now’s the chance to bring the big screen experience home and get a 6-month subscription to the most anticipated blockbusters and award-winning series from HBO GO when you purchase select TVs.

Upgrade your kitchen with XTREME Appliances’ newest products

The kitchen is the center of every Filipino family’s day-to-day living as it is the place for most of our appliances, may it be for cooking, food storage, and dining. Investing in your kitchen to keep it well-equipped, functional, and aesthetically pleasing means you value your family’s health and wellness and the overall warmth of the household. 

The country’s leading one-stop appliance brand, XTREME Appliances, has released kitchen appliances that fit right into this stay-at-home era. These products are designed to adapt to this new normal world and considerably upgrade our kitchen to be more functional and modern looking.

Grab the Perfect Deals for Every Dynamic, Action-Packed Lifestyle this 9.9 Super Shopping Day

Find big discounts on productivity boosters for your work, hobby, or home

While most of us may be staying home during this time, that doesn’t mean we’ve become less busy. With new hobbies and responsibilities, life is now, if possible, even more action-packed. And when you’ve got your hands full each day, it can all feel a little overwhelming sometimes—but you can do it with a little help!