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Leading global technology company, vivo, and renowned photographer and videographer, Cocoy Ponce, teamed up to host the #V19PerfectTheNightWorkshop last July 15.

Mobile photography enthusiasts were treated to a Night Photography masterclass as leading global technology company, vivo, and renowned photographer and videographer, Cocoy Ponce, teamed up to host the #V19PerfectTheNightWorkshop last July 15.

Through his impressive shots of the otherwise normal EDSA stretch, Ponce proved that with the vivo V19 Neo and low-light photography know-hows, one could make mundane things seem extraordinary.

Ponce, a “visual storyteller” skilled in travel and lifestyle photography, hosted a mobile photography workshop via vivo’s official Facebook page, covering topics such as tips and tricks to master night photography, the importance of exposure in low-light settings, and post-processing images taken with a smartphone.

In the workshop, Ponce presented the difference between shooting with the vivo V19 Neo's normal photo mode (L) and its innovative Super night mode (R).

During the workshop, Ponce showcased stunning images he took using the new vivo V19 Neo—a mobile phone that boasts of its super night mode feature which allows users to take stunning images in low light. Through his impressive shots of the otherwise normal EDSA stretch, Ponce proved that with the vivo V19 Neo and low-light photography know-hows, one could make mundane things seem extraordinary.

Ponce emphasized the importance of utilizing the mobile phone’s super night mode and pro mode to produce magnificent night shots during the workshop

Among the many insightful tips he presented were the importance of utilizing the mobile phone’s different camera features, such as the super night mode and the pro mode, to produce magnificent night shots.

Ponce also reminded the virtual audience that even with the phone’s professional camera features and the user’s skills, one must always remember that photos should tell stories as opposed to plainly conveying beauty. "Photography isn't just about taking good photos, it's about capturing moments that tell a story” he said.

With its high quality Quad camera setup bundled with an innovative ”super night mode”, the vivo V19 Neo is the perfect midrange phone for night photographers

With its high quality Quad Camera setup consisting of 48MP main, 8MP wide, 2MP Bokeh, and 2MP Macro lenses, and a 32MP selfie camera, all bundled with a super night mode that allows users to capture stunning images in low-light, the vivo V19 Neo is the perfect midrange phone for night photographers. It is available in Crystal White and Admiral Blue colorways for only P17,999 at authorized vivo stores nationwide.

Missed the workshop? You can still #PerfectTheNight and learn more about the vivo V19 Neo through the vivo Facebook page at facebook.com/vivo.philippines.

National Artist for Music Maestro Ryan Cayabyab top bills the FREE virtual benefit concert of PLDT Home themed “At Home with PLDT: No Learner Left Behind,” in partnership with PLDT-Smart Foundation on July 14, 2020.

With the aim to raise funds to address the needs of students, teachers, and schools nationwide as they

face the new normal in online distance learning, PLDT Home hosts the livestream concert that will

gather Filipino musical artists and OPM icons such as, Regine Velasquez-Alcasid alongside husband,

Ogie, Martin Nievera, and Pops Fernandez. The concert will be hosted by comedian and theater actor

Jon Santos and directed by the award-winning concert director, Paolo Valenciano. Viewers will likewise be serenaded with OPM favorites and timeless music by musical theater artists including 8 Taal Ensemble, Sheila Valderama, Yanah Laurel, Lara Maigue, Gabriela Pangilinan, Gian Magdangal, Arman Ferrer, Flord Tena, and David Ezra.

“Music unites us. This concert brings us together in the spirit of ‘bayanihan’ to help the underprivileged communities – especially the students, teachers, and schools – who are now facing a lot of challenges in online distance learning,” shares National Artist for Music Maestro Ryan Cayabyab.

With the theme “At Home with PLDT: No Learner Left Behind,” PLDT Home aims to aid schools and communities in providing “education for ALL” through quality and adequate opportunities for Filipino students and teachers as they adapt to learning and teaching in the “new normal.” In support of the PLDT-Smart Foundation, PLDT Home leads the “No Learner Left Behind” movement that aims to make education accessible to more students and teachers nationwide by championing the availability and integration of digital technology in their school activities.

Cayabyab concludes, “We hope that through this online concert, we’re able to unite as one country and You can watch the FREE livestream benefit concert on PLDT Home’s Facebook and YouTube pages on July 14, Tuesday, at 6:00 PM.

For those who would like to contribute to the cause can donate through the PLDT-Smart Foundation,

Inc.’s Paymaya and bank accounts, or Text DONATE<Space><Amount> and send to 3456.

contribute for the future of these children,” says National Artist for Music Maestro Ryan Cayabyab.

As the country transitions to the new normal and the demand for safer, contactless payment

options continue to rise, Home Credit—the first non-bank institution in the country to issue a

credit card to its customers—is introducing another first: the Philippines’ first credit card that

allows consumers to make cardless payments through the use of quick response or QR codes.

With this new feature, Home Credit Card cardholders no longer need to make physical contact

and bring their cards or wallets when paying for their purchases. By updating the My Home

Credit App to its latest version, cardholders will be able to scan QR codes to pay for their

purchases in any AUB PayMate partner stores nationwide—providing a safer, more convenient,

and secure payment option for those who prefer contactless transactions.

All transactions made will be automatically charged to the Home Credit Card. In addition, for

every QR payment, cardholders will earn 1% cashback, which can be checked by logging into

the My Home Credit App.

The QR payment feature is Home Credit’s response to the increasing adoption of cashless and

cardless payment options in the country brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Now, more than ever, safety is the number one consideration of people before doing any

activity or going to any place, especially when shopping,” remarked David Minol, CEO of Home

Credit Philippines. “With this new feature in our credit card and mobile app, our customers can

enjoy the safest form of payments—one that involves zero contact and handling of cash—not to

mention the most convenient.”

By 2023, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) targets to shift all retail transactions in the

Philippines to digital by 50 percent. The regulator is also aiming for at least 70 percent of all

adult Filipinos to be using digital transaction accounts within this period.

“Without a doubt, digital is the new normal. This is the direction that Home Credit has already

been heading towards even prior to the pandemic, but during these times it is vital that

companies fully and quickly embrace digital and online technologies to serve their customers.

And that is exactly what we are doing,” Minol added.

Aside from having the first credit card with QR payment feature in the country, Home Credit is

also set to introduce more features of its My Home Credit App, which has already been

downloaded over four million times, as well as a host of self-service digital tools such as voice

bot and chat bot.

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