The Tech Gamer

IT'S TIME TO DISCOVER EPIC NEW WORLDS WITH PLAYPARK’S 2022 LINEUP OF NEW GAMES! Playpark, Inc. a subsidiary of Asiasoft Corporation Public Company Limited, announced the release of their incoming online games, namely Elyon SEA - Ascent Infinite Realm, Dream of a New World SEA, Tera Classic SEA, and Noah's Heart SEA. To celebrate the upcoming release of these online games, Playpark, Inc. organized an epic on-ground media and press event in the Philippines, entitled Playpark Launchpad 2022 last June 23. This is PlayPark’s first on-ground media event after more than two years due to the global pandemic, and a way to reconnect with their media partners. The media, press, and invited influencers were treated to fun activities, games, and prizes from brand partners like Klean Kanteen. Questions and updates about the new game release dates were also discussed with the invited guests for this round table event.  PlayPark Launchpad 2022 is the result of the company’s continued partnersh...

After two years of quiet and confinement, it’s time to celebrate the green outdoors and have fun in the sun. Vermosa, an Ayala Land Estate in Imus Cavite, is front running the event. It is a modern, suburban community that promotes healthy and active living. On July 3, Sunday, everyone is invited to lace up and run for a greener tomorrow with the staging of Green Run. It will be a one-day, multi-level run within its 750-hectare property that is fast gaining fame as the new sports and fitness hub down south.  Consisting of 21K, 10K, 5K and 3K distance categories, the Green Run is targeting elite athletes, fun runners, fitness enthusiasts, athletes in training, weekend athletes, families, barkada, and just about anyone who is eager to run. Various running routes winding through wide open spaces and abundant greenery punctuated with wide pedestrian walkways, bicycle and jogging lanes, and enhanced greenways will make this Run a truly pleasant experience. Vermosa’s famous Ayala Vermo...

The current rate at which individuals observe sustainability practices is far from halting climate change. Whether it is reducing the use of disposable items or saving more energy, environmentally conscious activities will only yield significant results if everyone is “cast in the same mold,” so to speak. That said, high-impact global sustainable development lies within the responsibility of the government and large organizations—conglomerates among them. Understanding such a role, SM Prime Holdings, Inc., one of the largest integrated property developers in Southeast Asia, has incorporated its sustainable practices in its developments early on. Through SM Prime’s Costa Del Hamilo Inc., a leader in the leisure resort industry and the movers behind Hamilo Coast – this premium seaside complex in Nasugbu, Batangas, fosters a tangible connection with nature. Marking its quindecennial year, Hamilo Coast looks back at its milestones and achievements with its core emphasis on sustainable deve...

This school year marks a new beginning as students gradually return to school to see their classmates, friends, and teachers in person after more than two years. While other schools remain online, one thing stays constant: Whether a student will attend face-to-face classes or learn from home, a desktop or laptop is essential for schoolwork. Acer is ready to ring the bell with the best back-to-school deals plus up to 5,000php gift certificates for Adidas products in participating The SM Stores.* Get up to a P20,000 discount or a gift certificate for Adidas merchandise in participating The SM Stores for every purchase of any qualifying Acer product until August 15, 2022.  “We are helping students and their parents welcome the new school year with awesome deals in our back-to-school promo. These devices are perfect productivity tools aimed to bring back every student’s excitement for the upcoming school year. The past two years have been tough on students and their families, and thi...

The best part is that you can get up to 90% off on these gift ideas at Shopee’s Father’s Day Fair until June 14 and Father’s Day Sale this June 19! Got a Father’s Day present for dad yet? If not, you’re not alone! We all know how challenging it is to treat our dads who have always provided for us and never seem to ask for anything. The good thing is that you can find just about anything online these days, including the perfect gift that your old man will be sure to appreciate.  As an added treat, Shopee is holding a Father’s Day Sale that allows shoppers to enjoy bigger savings on a wide assortment of Father’s Day presents! Check out this roundup of gift ideas for every type of dad: For dads who can doze off anywhere, anytime -- this Memory Foam Neck Pillow is going to be his new best friend. With its comfortable cotton and foam material, your dad can turn his naps into deep slumbers when he’s on-the-go. For dads who are the grill masters at home -- a Portable Large BBQ Grill St...

The grand event dubbed as Pride: A Decade of Fashion, The Don Cristobal Runway Show 10 at the Grand Ballroom of Crowne Plaza Manila was a resounding success. It was perhaps the biggest physical fashion runway show after the pandemic with featured designers, brands and around 190 models. It was such an amazing sight to behold a kaleidoscope of fashion creations while models sashayed the several meters long runway stretching on two separate ballrooms from the enclosed VIP section up to the general audience and media area. Fashion Designer, Photographer, Stylist Don Cristobal, the Man and the Visionary behind the Pride fashion extravaganza, celebrated his decade long career together with featured fashion designers Anna Fuentes Ligaya, Cathy Capistrano, Juliedan Vergara, Juvy Fantilanan, Kristoffer Tabili, Mikael Mc Castillo, Patty Valle, Roberth Gallardo, and Shiela Fairytutu all presented a variety awe-inspiring collections. Also featured are the following Brands/Groups: Aphrodite, Bella...

As the e-commerce industry continues to grow, so does the need for tech talent that can help support the industry’s growth. Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, recognizes this need and aims to help develop young professionals to produce future industry leaders through its internship program. Shopee’s internship program is a 3 to 5 month program that introduces eligible undergraduates to the e-commerce industry and immerses them into the fast-paced sector. Shopee interns are provided with opportunities to get firsthand experience working on nation-wide projects and campaigns, as they collaborate with their teammates and supervisors. Shopee also provides resources and training for interns to grow and learn during this period. This includes weekly Learning & Organizational Development classes, opportunities to shadow their supervisors, and integration in employee engagement events. Karen Perez, Shopee Philippines Head of People, said “Shopee will cont...

One of the flagship programs of SM Foundation, the Corporate Social Responsibility arm of the SM group, is its scholarship program. Aside from the college education offerings, the program also provides venues for students who would like to pursue a career in the skilled labor industry. The gradual reopening of economy not just in the country, but around the world, brings hope to more job opportunities for Filipinos who lost their jobs because of the health crisis. Indeed, the support for individuals eyeing to be part of the skilled industry is needed now more than ever. It was in this light when SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), together with SM Foundation (SMFI), Don Bosco One TVET Phils. Inc., and the city government of Pasay partnered to give educational support to 20 deserving youth coming from Pasay. To date, SMFI has already produced more than 4,500 tech-voc graduates who are now gainfully employed.  A dream to be fulfilled  One of the current SM tech-voc scholars fro...

BingoPlus, the country’s first licensed online bingo game provider, has appointed popular TV host and multimedia personality Luis “Lucky” Manzano as its first celebrity endorser. Leisure and Resorts World Corporation (LRWC) president Andy Tsui formally introduced Manzano on May 27 during the brand’s press event. “Today, we are indeed fortunate to have Luis Manzano, also called “Lucky”, as our first celebrity endorser. Luis has earned the love and respect of so many people because of his great personality and effortless ability to make people happy. He is also known for his compassion and willingness to help those who are in need.”  Since its launch in January 2022, BingoPlus has given away P 5.1 billion in total prizes to thousands of its patrons and they do not want to stop there.  “We will launch an online community for our users so that they can communicate their game experiences and share their ideas with others,” said AB Leisure Exponent Inc. (ABLE) president Jasper Vice...