Having been able to get to experience different phones over the years, I know I'm not the only one who has experienced how these devices have plateaued in the past few years. Innovations weren't as drastic as before. Phones just weren't exciting anymore whether on the fine print or during hands-on. It was a nice breath of fresh air when I heard about how the Samsung Galaxy S23 series was designed with the planet in mind.

The Samsung S23 Ultra in the flesh!

It's kind of disorienting when you think about our situation today vs this time last year. We've had a taste of normalcy in the past few months and are slowly returning to old normal (with a mask on at all times!) In my case, I've already returned to the office and taking this opportunity to squeeze in some cardio by walking to and from the office. 

My two constants during this daily routine? A dependable smart band and audio wearable to always keep me in the loop may it be in terms of wellness, entertainment, or communication. It was timely getting the new Huawei Band 7 and Freebuds SE as I try to establish sustainable habits.

Booking your deliveries with the on-demand logistics platform, Lalamove, is now made more convenient and rewarding with the all-in-one money app Maya.

Lalamove users can enjoy a seamless and hassle-free way of adding funds to their Lalamove wallet with Maya. This option is on top of using their Maya virtual and physical Visa and MasterCard for Lalamove payments before booking their deliveries.

 As part of its continuous efforts to bring a fun and seamless online shopping experience to more Filipinos across the country, Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, expands its serviceable areas through the establishment of new Shopee Xpress hubs across Mindanao. Through these new hubs in Davao City, Davao Del Sur, Davao Del Norte, and other areas, local sellers are provided with greater opportunities to expand their business through e-commerce and compete at a national level. For Davao to Davao purchases, both shoppers and sellers can now enjoy shorter delivery times.

Department of Trade and Industry Region XI Division Chief, Small and Medium Enterprise Division Marie Ann J. How, Shopee Philippines VisMin Seller Acquisition Head Dane Mangoba, SY Glow Cosmetics shop owner Lou Putian, and Cacao Culture shop owner Sheila Lao at the Shopee University Roadshow in Davao City

Shopee Philippines Seller Communications and Education Lead Mia Mendoza, SY Glow Cosmetics shop owner Lou Putian, and Cacao Culture shop owner Sheila Lao at the Shopee Kumustahan event in Davao City

“Here at Shopee, we are always driven by our objective to make e-commerce accessible to everyone. Through the Mindanao hub expansions and conducting educational workshops, our goal is to equip local sellers and business owners with the necessary knowledge and tools to make the most out of their e-commerce journey with Shopee,” shared Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines.

If you want to grow your business online and enjoy the numerous benefits of e-commerce, start your online selling journey with Shopee today. Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.

Lenovo recently launched its latest generation of stylish and savage gaming devices in the Philippines, combining a new design language with portable powerhouse performance – opening up a broad range of entertainment and battle-ready attributes while supporting the full span of features that can support users’ personal and professional lives.

Designed with details custom-built for top title performance, gamers can look forward to the new Lenovo Legion Gen 7 lineup featuring: The Legion 5i and 5i Pro, Legion 7i, Legion Slim 7i, Legion Tower 7i, and IdeaPad Gaming 3i.

Remember the thrill and excitement you feel when planning for a spontaneous weekend getaway or an adventure-filled grand vacation - the sights to see, places to go, unique eats to enjoy, and whatnot? You count down the days till your bags are packed and passports ready as you march to the airport, hold your precious boarding pass that will render your dream holiday a reality. 

The ease of restriction in Singapore was perfect for those who want to explore SG or go there as a jump-off point to their dream destination!