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As Vivamax celebrates its first anniversary on January 29, 2022, the no.1 Pinoy streaming platform continues to reach milestone after milestone, setting a gold standard for the growth of digital entertainment in the Philippines. In 2021, Vivamax racked up a total of 14 million views on the platform on the strength of a veritable treasure trove of Viva library titles of both local and Korean movies as well as a formidable line up of Hollywood blockbusters added regularly, and the premiering of one new Vivamax Exclusive every week. This aggressive strategy has resulted in 2.5 million users registering on Vivamax as of Q1 2022. And the numbers will continue to grow as Viva commits to premiere two new exclusives a week this year.
While Vivamax is a 100% Pinoy platform, it’s ambitions are set for the world. In 2022, Vivamax is geared on establishing a wider global footprint with the availability of the platform in the following territories: United States, Canada, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom, Germany, Norway, France, Sweden, Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon, Israel, Egypt, Turkey, Australia, Brunei, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Macau, Malaysia, Maldives, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. Q1 2022 also sees the growth of Vivamax Plus, the new transactional video on demand (TVOD) service of Vivamax. Launched in the last quarter of 2021, Vivamax Plus serves as the premier access point for new Vivamax original movie titles, newly-enhanced digital classics of the huge Viva Films inventory, newest blockbusters from Korea and Hollywood, concert specials produced by Viva Live and more, all delivered in 4K resolution.
To say thank you for a stellar first year, Vivamax is cooking up something exciting for its growing base of subscribers coming soon. Vivamax builds on Viva’s drive to produce films featuring the biggest and hottest stars, covering the widest range of genres, and catering to the tastes of every Pinoy, truly delivering on Vivamax’s brand promise: Atin ‘To!
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Samsung's The Freestyle Makes A Global Splash Following January Launch, Officially Coming To PH Soon
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The Freestyle, Samsung’s newest projector TV, has been making waves worldwide, exceeding 10,000 pre-orders within the first month of its global launch. It is a hit in markets that include North America, Latin America, and South Korea, and is officially coming to the Philippines soon. A projector, smart TV, and speaker rolled into a compact form, the hype surrounding The Freestyle comes with little surprise.
Unlike conventional projectors, The Freestyle’s versatile cradle allows rotation of up to 180-degrees, enabling users to project high-quality video anywhere – tables, floors, walls, and even ceilings – with no separate screen required. Its impressive auto keystone and auto leveling features adjust its screen to different surfaces and angles with ease. For a full cinematic experience, it also has a smart speaker with 360-degree radiation that delivers cinema-quality sound. Users can also seamlessly connect their favorite streaming services such as Netflix, HBO GO, and Viu, with The Freestyle’s smart TV capabilities. Screen mirroring with Android or iOS devices is also a breeze using the Smart View feature. With its small size and portability, The Freestyle allows viewers to bring entertainment with them wherever they go – from their living rooms to outdoor camping spots.
For The Freestyle fans in the Philippines, the wait is almost over. Samsung encourages everyone to pre-register now until March 13, 2022. Those who pre-register will get a chance to win one of the five The Freestyle products to be raffled off at the end of the pre-registration period.
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MILO® Philippines Rewards Kids For Creativity, Storytelling And Champion Spirit
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Breakfast champion MILO® Philippines has announced the winners of its MILO® CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Poster Adventure. For showing their Champion spirit in creativity and storytelling, Michael John Leysa, Alfonso Boydon Jr., Ruby Jane Castillon, Ma. Charly Diaz, and Aleli Faith Cabahug each won the grand prize of a laptop, MILO® basketball, MILO® mug, and a year’s supply of MILO® products. Each item was handpicked to enable children with the tools and nourishing energy to continue their Champion journeys at home.
“The gadgets are just what my daughter needs to comply with her online school requirements, and I’m so happy to receive all these MILO products. We drink it every day for breakfast and snack time to get the energy we need for our daily activities. Thank you MILO Philippines,” said Castillon. The MILO® CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Poster Adventure challenged kids to create their own active worlds using character cutouts collected from specially marked 24g sachets. Weekly prizes, such as an electronic tablet, MILO® sports equipment, and a month’s worth of MILO® products, were also awarded.
“We congratulate each of our weekly and grand prize winners who excitedly shared their active lifestyle and imagination with us. Through this experience, we hope both parents and children enjoyed this bonding moment with a cup of MILO — seeing firsthand how it gave them the energy they needed to productively balance schoolwork, chores, and still have enough for their physical or non-physical hobbies,” said Nestlé Philippines Inc. Assistant Vice President and Head of MILO® Sports Lester P. Castillo. Faced with disrupted routines and more responsibilities, children are feeling more stressed and restless than ever before. Committed to providing them with nourishing energy, MILO® Philippines advocates the importance of having a nutritious breakfast every day and encourages parents to level it up with a cup of the country’s favorite powdered chocomalt milk drink that is packed with Champion Energy Nutrients and milk to help them power through the day.
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MPL-PH Season 9 Goes Offline Starting Week 3
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The Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League – Philippines (MPL-PH) Season 9 gets the green light from Games and Amusements Board (GAB) to go offline from the 3rd week of the regular season up to the playoffs. GAB initially confirmed the approval to have the games onsite from Week 5 onward.
During the period, strict health and safety protocols will be implemented such as having swab tests and limiting the number of personnel entering in the venue. There will also be a roving safety officer to ensure everyone follows the rules. Safety and sanitation kits will be shared with all attendees and potential cases will be isolated.
The venue will be limited to players, casters, and staff for safety purposes. There will also be no audience during the games, but fans can stream the matches at the comfort of their homes through MPL-PH’s official social media platforms – Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube.
