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  • 5 easy steps to combat fake news while on your mobile phones

    5 easy steps to combat fake news while on your mobile phones

    Right now, people around the globe, are stuck at home in a bid to fight the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic—glued to their mobile phones, consuming the rapid spread of news and information that has multiplied even more in the already fast-paced online platform.

    Along with the pandemic, fake news also spreads abound bringing to attention
    the likewise important need to combat the scourge of misinformation.

    With the need for credible real-time updates, the call for social media responsibility has also risen exponentially with fake news keeping pace with the spread of the virus.

    With that, here are 5 easy steps to be a responsible mobile phone user by keeping the “fake news virus” at bay:

    1. Don’t share posts and news stories immediately

    Most headlines are crafted to give an enticing summary or lead-in to a story, but they aren’t always what they are, so it’s better to go through the entire story first. Oh, and make sure to check the date as well because some people tend to share news updates from even a few years back.

    2. Read through for inconsistencies

    Are you fond of reading stories actively or passively? By actively reading through articles, one could already deduce the credibility of the story. Fake news tends to include outrageous claims, biases, questionable facts and figures, and grammatical errors—one that a credible writer would seldom commit.

    3. Be on the lookout for the source

    We sometimes open shared articles or read news posts without checking who shared or posted these. To be sure, check the source of the story or post—it is usually located at the top or bottom of posts and images. For external links, scan through the website address located on top of the headline and verify it first before clicking—shady web addresses can lead to virus-infested websites.

    4. Visit the supposed source

    Does a source seem credible because of its name? Not entirely. News update templates can easily be retouched using readily available photo editing apps. To be sure, visit the official news sites or social media pages of the supposed source and verify if they did release the story. It would also be wise to check if other credible news sites released a similar story.

    5. Reflect on actually posting or sharing

    By the time you’ve finished verifying, and given that it is indeed a credible story from a bona fide source, you’ve probably had enough time to reflect on whether it is actually worth sharing in the first place. It would also be good to review your intentions in sharing the material.

    Additional step: Download credible news apps

    To get authentic news updates and stories on-the-dot, you could always download apps developed by top news sites in the country. These are readily available through the seamless Vivo app store, available in all Vivo smartphones.

    And there you go! There is power in staying in and keeping abreast with updates, and a seemingly little thing such as preventing the spread of fake news can go a long way.

    About Vivo

    Vivo is a leading global technology company committed to creating trendsetting smart mobile innovations and services. Vivo is devoted to forming a vibrant mobile internet ecosystem, and currently owns and operates an extensive network of research operations, with R&D centers focusing on the development of cutting-edge consumer technologies including 5G, AI, mobile photography and next-generation smartphone design.

    In recent years, Vivo has taken frequent efforts in the sports field and is committed to promoting the mutual penetration of the brand’s diverse fields and diversifying its brand image.

    Currently, Vivo has over two hundred million users enjoying its mobile products and services around the world. Vivo is present in 18 markets globally and features offline retail stores in over 1,000 cities worldwide. In the Philippines, Vivo is the top3 smartphone brand in terms of market share with 1.5 million users nationwide.

    For inquiries about Vivo, visit the Vivo website at vivoglobal.ph or check out their Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/vivophil), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/vivo_philippines/), and Twitter (https://twitter.com/vivo_phil) accounts.

    REFERENCE:

    John Paulo Ondra Caparros

    Public Relations Department

    Strategic works, Inc.

    +638937472 | +639173068591

    john.caparros@stratworks.ph

    2nd Floor Zaragoza Building, 102 Gamboa Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City PH

  • Epson honors 100 years of Philippine Cinema at Art Fair Philippines 2020

    Epson honors 100 years of Philippine Cinema at Art Fair Philippines 2020

    The Unconfined Cinema showcases various Filipino films at Art Fair Philippines 2020.

    Marking 100 years of Philippine Cinema, Art Fair Philippines in partnership with Epson Philippines presented The Unconfined Cinema—Art Fair’s inaugural film section which showcased masterful local films as a collective representation of Philippine Cinema without boundaries.

    Curated by film critic Philbert Dy, film composer Erwin Romulo and film archivist and historian Teddy Co., The Unconfined Cinema utilized three Epson EB-L1505 high brightness laser projectors to screen various Filipino films from February 21-23 at The Link in Makati City. Showcasing the power of Epson’s 3LCD technology, the films were projected with uncompromised quality, delighting the audience with stunning images and vibrant colors which brought more life to some of the country’s best films.

    “The cinema experience wouldn’t have been complete without proper projection. The short throw distance gave us a lot of flexibility in designing our space, helping us truly become an unconfined cinema.” Philbert Dy, Curator of The Unconfined Cinema for Art Fair Philippines 2020 said.

    Founded in 2013, Art Fair Philippines is the premier platform for exhibiting and selling the best in modern and contemporary Philippine visual art. The fair aims to mirror the vibrant local art scene and continues to generate support for Filipino art practitioners. The fair is committed to expanding the local audience for the visual arts. Set in an alternative urban venue, Art Fair Philippines makes art accessible to enthusiasts and those who want to discover one of Southeast Asia’s most exciting art landscapes.

    ArtFair/Film is a new section that acknowledges cinema as an evolving art form. ArtFairPH/Film aims to celebrate the last 100 years of Philippine cinema and the possibilities for the next hundred.

    To check the Art Fair Philippines 2020 highlights, visit: 

    To learn more about Epson’s projectors, visit www.epson.com.ph/projectors. 

    About Epson

    Epson is a global technology leader dedicated to becoming indispensable to society by connecting people, things and information with its original efficient, compact and precision technologies. The company is focused on driving innovations and exceeding customer expectations in inkjet, visual communications, wearables and robotics. Epson is proud of its contributions to realizing a sustainable society and its ongoing efforts to realizing the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

    Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the worldwide Epson Group generates annual sales of more than US$10 billion.  

    global.epson.com/

    About Epson Singapore

    Since 1982, Epson has developed a strong presence across major markets in Southeast Asia and South Asia. Led by the regional headquarters Epson Singapore, Epson’s business in Southeast Asia spans an extensive network of 11 countries with a comprehensive infrastructure of close to 500 service outlets, 7 Epson solution centres and 7 manufacturing facilities.

    About Epson Philippines

    Epson’s corporate presence in the Philippines commenced in 1998. It grew rapidly into a billion-peso company in a span of a few years from its establishment due to its client-oriented approach in its business management style by its dedicated and innovative staff members and officers.  Epson Philippines has an extensive network of 77 Authorized Service Centers nationwide with more than 200 dealers and more than 800 shops across the Country. For more details, please visit our website (www.epson.com.ph) or our Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/EpsonPhilippines).

    For product inquiries and technical support, please contact Epson Customer Care at: Metro Manila: (02) 8441-9030; Toll Free: 1-800-1069-37766 (PLDT), 1-800-3-0037766 (DIGITEL) or visit the Epson Customer Care website: http://epson.com.ph/contact.

    REFERENCE:

    Alvin Marayan 0998 9613729
    PRC, Inc.

  • MEGA magazine featuring Nadine Lustre’s Brazil photos now in Vivo stores

    MEGA magazine featuring Nadine Lustre’s Brazil photos now in Vivo stores

    If you haven’t seen it yet—though that would be unlikely—Nadine Lustre recently turned Brazil’s streets into her own private runway for an exclusive photo shoot with MEGA Magazine and Vivo Philippines.

    The glamorous shoot, with the theme “Break Free in Brazil”, featured the young celebrity strolling through the colourful and carefree city, sporting the stylish Vivo S1 Pro.

    While some photos from the shoot have already made the rounds on social media, there are still plenty more to see in the Making Mega supplementary magazine, now available for reading in selected Vivo concept stores and kiosks.

    Those who will purchase the S1 Pro at participating Vivo stores in SM North, SM Megamall, SM Fairview, SM Sucat, and Market! Market! can also take home their own copy of the limited-edition magazine while stocks last.

    So, what are you waiting for? Head to the nearest Vivo concept store or kiosk and get your hands on the Making Mega magazine today.

    To learn more about the Vivo S1 Pro, visit http://bit.ly/VivoS1Pro or check it out on Shoppee and Lazada at http://bit.ly/ShopeeVivoS1Pro and http://bit.ly/lazadavivos1pro

    REFERENCE:

    Erika Garcia / 0956 523 1018 / Strategic works, Inc.

  • Enjoy P500 savings when you buy HP Ink Tank printers

    Enjoy P500 savings when you buy HP Ink Tank printers

    Buying an HP printer today for the kids or the home business can easily get one a movie ticket or a new book, score a set of earphones, or a lunch or dinner treat!

    That’s because buying selected HP Ink Tank All-in-One printers today can instantly get P500 off their regular price! That’s great savings which one can use to reward themselves or treat the family.

    From now until April 30, 2020, the HP Ink Tank 310 All-in-One (AIO) printer will be available for only P6,290, and the HP Ink Tank 315 AIO for P6,790, while the HP Ink Tank Wireless 415 AIO printer will have a P8,290 price tag.

    The HP All-in-One printers have a reliable, spill-free ink tank system which provides extremely low-cost, high-volume printing of up to 8,000 pages of sharp colored images and photos using a tri-color bottle set, or 6,000 pages of dark and crisp text with an HP black ink bottle.

    With the HP Ink Tank 315 AIO printer, kids can finish their assignments and projects faster as it can take on scan or copy jobs even while printing borderless, fade-resistant photos. It is also ideal for scrapbooking activities, paper modelling and paper cutting hobbies especially this summer.

    Those who are on the go can also remotely print from any device by connecting their smartphone or tablet to the HP Ink Tank Wireless 415 AIO printer using HP Smart app or HP ePrint.

    So, what are you waiting for? Get these AIO printers at any authorized HP resellers nationwide. Per DTI Fair Trade permit number FTEB-02598 series of 2020. Visit www.8hp.com or see posters and print ads for more details.

    REFERENCE:

    JEAN RICELLE A. AQUINO

    Sr. Media Relations Officer

    StratWorks, Inc.

    0927 027 8975

  • Vivo Valentine’s promo gives away hotel staycation prizes

    Vivo Valentine’s promo gives away hotel staycation prizes

    Vivo is giving away some of the best Valentine’s gifts to make V-day celebrations even more memorable and romantic for loving couples.

    With the Love Connects promo, those who buy participating Vivo smartphone models for themselves or their loved ones, can get the chance to win exciting prizes, including hotel staycations, cuddle bears, bouquet of flowers, movie tickets, and Vivo tumblers.

    From February 8 to 22, 2020, (Feb 14-22 for Mindanao region) every purchase of Vivo Y15 (P7,999 SRP), Y17 (P9,999 SRP), Y19 (P10,999 SRP), S1 (P12,999 SRP), S1 Pro (P15,999 SRP), and V17 Pro (P21,999 SRP) at any Vivo store nationwide, will get a scratch card that will reveal either a major, minor, or consolation prize.

    Ten (10) lucky customers can win an overnight stay for two (2) in selected 4-star hotels, while 30 Vivo buyers can get their hands on cuddle bears.

    100 winners will receive a bouquet of flowers while 200 winners will get a pair of SM movie tickets. The Love Connects promo will also give away hundreds of Vivo tumblers which may be claimed on the day of purchase in any Vivo store.

    Vivo will also give away 15 pairs of SM movie tickets and three Vivo S1 Pro smartphones to lucky participants in the Love Connects online promo who will greet their loved ones this Valentine’s season.

    Those who want to join can simply share the Love Connects promo poster on their Facebook timeline with the official hashtag, #VivoLoveConnects, together with heartwarming messages addressed to their loved ones, families and friends. Winners will be announced on February 13,18, and 24, 2020.

    Major and minor prizes will be delivered to the winners’ addresses. See posters and print ads for more details. Per DTI Fair Trade Permit No. FTEB- 01310 series of 2020.

    For inquiries, visit vivoglobal.ph or check www.facebook.com/vivoPhilippines, www.instagram.com/vivo_philippines/, and https://twitter.com/vivo_phil.

    REFERENCE:

    Abbey Malvar

    Public Relations Department

    Strategic works, Inc.

    +639. 17.708.8346

    abbey.malvar@stratworks.ph

    2nd Floor Zaragoza Building, 102 Gamboa Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City PH

  • Vivo Y15, Y11 among best-selling budget phones

    Vivo Y15, Y11 among best-selling budget phones

    A decade ago, an P11,000 mobile phone could only offer calls, messaging, internet access, and basic photography. Today, for the same amount of cash, one would get a phone with plenty of features—case in point are Vivo’s best-selling Y-series’ handsets.

    Vivo Y11

    Far from being just a basic phone—with the second cheapest price tag (P5,999 SRP) on the list—the Y11 offers a smooth experience with its 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM, as well as AI-powered 13MP main and 2MP depth cameras—all powered by a 5000mAh battery. With these features, along with its Agate Red and Mineral Blue colorways, it’s no surprise that the Y11 is the best-selling Vivo phone in Shopee and Lazada. Learn more: www.vivo.com/ph/products/y11

    Vivo Y91c

    Available for only P4,999, the Y91c boasts of features and technology similar to more expensive phones. These include a performance-enhancing Octa-core processor, up to 256GB of storage, a 4030mAh battery, an AI Game Mode that prevents interruptions, and Face ID that unlocks the phone. Learn more: www.vivo.com/ph/products/y91c

    Vivo Y15

    The Y15 delivers the smoothest performance among Y-series phones with its 4GB RAM. The P7,999 handset boasts of an AI triple camera—13MP main, 8MP super-wide-angle, and 2MP depth cameras. It also features an “Ultra Game Mode” which allows users to customize settings for each application to better their gaming experience. To top it all off, the Y15 comes in stunning Aqua Blue and Burgundy Red colorways. Learn more: www.vivo.com/ph/products/y15

    Vivo Y91

    As if having a handy device isn’t convenient enough, there has been a growing demand for smart assistants in mobile devices. For only P9,999, the Y91 comes with Vivo’s Jovi smart assistant, powered by 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM. It also has a rear fingerprint scanner, 8MP front camera with AI customized face beauty, and smart split screen that is perfect for the average multi-tasker. Learn more: www.vivo.com/ph/products/y91

    Vivo Y19

    The latest in Vivo’s Y series, the Y19 sports a 16MP main/2MP macro/8MP super-wide-angle triple camera set-up, boasting of superior, high-quality images. With a P10,999 price tag, the Y19 supports reverse charging, allowing the device to transform into a power bank, powering other gadgets with its 5000mAh battery. Learn more: www.vivo.com/ph/products/y19

    So, what are you waiting for? Visit Lazada (http://bit.ly/38RVag8LazadaVivoYseries) and Shopee (http://bit.ly/38Nogx4ShopeeVivoYseries) to get your hands on these Vivo Y-series phones today.

    REFERENCE:

    John Paulo Ondra Caparros

    Public Relations Department

    Strategic works, Inc.

    +63.893.7472 | +639. 17.158.7918

    john.caparros@stratworks.ph

    2nd Floor Zaragoza Building, 102 Gamboa Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City PH

  • Make Valentine’s Day celebrations last a lifetime with Original HP Inks

    Make Valentine’s Day celebrations last a lifetime with Original HP Inks

    With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s not surprising to see people go the extra mile to send flowers, chocolates and gifts to their loved ones—spouse, child, parent, partner, or friend—if only to show their affection, in the best way they can.

    And in today’s digital world, expressing one’s feelings can also be as easy as sending lovely messages through text, email, or even social media posts.

    However, nothing beats saying “I love you” in the most romantic way than with a hand-crafted Valentine’s Day greeting card or a love letter penned or printed on a special paper, decorated by pictures and mementos.

    More than Valentine’s offerings, these are colorful reminders of precious moments spent together—accompanied by heart-warming messages—which truly serve as a tangible way of expressing one’s undying affection, one that is as real as the love one can shower another person.

    That is why many people hold on to their greeting cards, love letters, postcards, pictures, and other printed keepsakes that show how their relationship has grown through the years.

    With this red-letter day shared, and knowing how couples, families, and friends would want to hold dear their Valentine’s celebrations, HP has taken more than 500 years of combined experience to develop innovative ink cartridges that use 36,000 drops of ink per second to make a printout last a lifetime, expressly on HP paper.

    HP Ink’s superior quality also boasts of vibrant colors in permanent ink that accurately paints a fade-resistant photograph, so people can always look back to their sweet and sincere pictures taken on Valentine’s Day, even years after.

    Its trusted quality enables the Original HP Ink to work the first time, every time, so there are no wasted photos of one’s memorable Valentine’s Day celebration. Its fast-drying and anti-curling properties also prevent costly and inconvenient paper jams.

    Original HP Ink’s affordability also allows for more prints at a lower cost, so one can make as many Valentine’s Day cards, letters, and photos to share with families and friends, which they can even show their even future children.

    Create heartfelt love letters, greeting cards and posters, and keep special moments alive with pictures that never fade using HP Original inks and printers.

    With its superb way of reinventing memories that never fade for generations of families to share and enjoy, the HP printer and Original HP Inks are truly the best tools to keep special moments alive. Want to reinvent memories today? Head on over to the nearest HP printer reseller to get an HP DeskJet printer and Original HP Inks that can produce printouts that will last a lifetime.

    REFERENCE:

    JEAN RICELLE A. AQUINO

    Sr. Media Relations Officer

    StratWorks, Inc.

    0927 027 8975

  • Start smart this 2020 with Samsung smart TV discounts, freebies

    Start smart this 2020 with Samsung smart TV discounts, freebies

    There are very few things that feel as great as a fresh start, especially as a new year rolls in.

    While there are a lot of people who are raring to improve their lifestyles, or tick off items on their list of resolutions, some simply want to share better quality time with their loved ones, especially at home.

    Upgrading to a big-sized smart TV can enhance the family’s home entertainment experience with the access to more varied content from popular streaming services like Netflix and YouTube.

    Anyone can watch not only their favorite local TV and cable channels, but also enjoy online content such as photos, videos, music, and even games. Smart TVs also come with screen mirroring features to enable content stored in compatible devices—smartphones, tablets and laptops.

    With all the perks that can be enjoyed with owning a smart TV, Samsung Philippines is also giving everyone the best reasons to upgrade to a bigger-sized screen with higher resolution, with its 2020 Smart Start for the New Year promo.

    From January 15 up to February 29, 2020, the 49-inch smart FHD TV model can be purchased for only P20,999. Other big Samsung UHD TVs are also available with amazing discounts.

    Moreover, buyers of participating QLED and super big-sized UHD TV models will also get a FREE Samsung Premium products such as the Galaxy Fold, Galaxy Note10+, Side-by-Side Refrigerators, Samsung Dolby Atmos Soundbar, Galaxy Tab, or Galaxy A20 smartphone delivered right at their doorstep by registering their TV purchase at www.samsung-redemption.com/ph/login.

    Enjoy savings and freebies as big and as exciting as the experience of a brand-new Smart TV.

    Head down to participating Samsung authorized dealer stores nationwide to enjoy this promotion between January 15 and February 29, 2020. Redemption period for free items is until April 30, 2020. Per DTI-Fair Trade permit no. FTEB 27637, series of 2019. For promo updates and information, visit Samsung Philippines’ official Facebook page (@SamsungPH) or visit (https://www.samsung.com/ph/offer/2020/smart-start-tv/).  

    About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

    Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies. The company is redefining the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, digital appliances, network systems, and memory, system LSI, foundry and LED solutions. For the latest news, please visit the Samsung Newsroom at http://news.samsung.com/.

    For questions or clarifications, you may reach out to:

    Marlene Cinco Samsung Philippines +632 214 7777 / m.cinco@samsung.com Alex Pastor Stratworks, Inc. +63 920 968 0241 / alex.pastor@stratworks.ph

    REFERENCE:

    JEAN RICELLE A. AQUINO

    Sr. Media Relations Officer

    StratWorks, Inc.

    0927 027 8975