Category: TECH

Five Budget-Friendly Korean Dishes To Devour “Like A Sajang-nim” Via The Grab Superapp 

These meal offerings are available in the “Starts at PHP 99” tile on your GrabFood app. 

“Sajang-nim is a Korean honorific for “Boss”. This title could be used for the CEO, president, or business owner.” https://en.kepoper.com/korean-corporate-titles/ 

When you are an avid K-series fan, the term Sajang-nim is a common business title you here in workplace scenes. As the corporate industry gradually goes back to office-based operations, this means lesser time for you to indulge in a Korean TV series marathon compared to when your company was on a work-from-home setup due to the pandemic. I should know. Who else started being hooked to K-series due to the 2-year-ish lockdown advisory? 

Read here about our favorite Korean Business TV series, so far: Two Korean Business RomCom Series For Salespeople | Entertainment That Matters – JOHNDAPPERCLOSER

On those work days when you just suddenly feel the urge to binge-watch another trending K-series but you just can’t since you are still paid to work by the hour, here is a tip. Devour a Korean dish on your meal break! In doing so, save your precious time and treasured health. Instead of walking or commuting and exposing yourself to possible viruses, try “Grab”-ing! I am sharing below five of my favorite Korean dishes on the GrabFood app that makes you feel like a Sajang-nim without spending too much of your daily allowance. These meal offerings are available in the “Starts at PHP 99” tile on your GrabFood app. 

1. 3-Piece Boneless Chicken Rice Meal at 24 Chicken for PHP 151.00 

  • Tick the Yangnyeom sauce option! At PHP 151, “Mukbang” is an understatement as to how generous the chicken size and rice portion are for one dedicated office person like you. 

Alternative: 2-Piece Boneless Chicken Meal for PHP 113.00 

2. Cheesy Egg Drop Toastie at Southwing Cafeteria for PHP 155.00 

Smothered! When you are the type who is motivated by cheese sauce, this option is indeed more mouthwatering than messy for you. Enjoy this with an instant 3-in-1 coffee at your office pantry. Be careful when your shirt is white.

Alternative: Classic Egg Drop Toastie for PHP 139.00  2-Piece Chicken Rice Meal for PHP 108.00 

Read here about our Southwing Cafeteria Chicken Wing experience: My Kadayawan Revelry | From Food Hopping To Food Grabbing – JOHNDAPPERCLOSER

3. Tuna-Chicken-Ham-Cheese Kimbap at  Omo Davao for PHP 180.00 

A roll to a pile. When the day’s work deadline seems to pile, I Grab a roll for a “working lunch”. Easy to eat. Easy to make you full. Burp! 

Alternative: Pork Bibimbap for PHP 175.00. 

4. Creamcheese Garlic Bun at Hayashi for PHP 88.00 

May it be pasta or pastry, cheese, garlic and your cravings are such the perfect teammates for any proposal to be approved. Tried this as a morning morsel, an afternoon snack, and a great lunch with a Rabokki! Next project, please! 

5. Rabokki at Moon’s for PHP 169.00

I built up the credentials of this option on number 4. My tip though, is when you want this to be slurpy or sippy, go ahead and add the right amount of water. Mix it well. Still spicy. Still cheesy. Still savory.

Indeed, apart from satiety, every familiar food experience concludes reminiscence. Try devouring these K-food meals and let me know which Kdrama scene associated with these K-dishes made you remember to laugh, feel loved, hooked, horrified, twisted, or made you feel like a Sajang-nim again! Remember that experiencing these feelings does not have to be so costly. Grab a Korean dish that “Starts at PHP 99”.

Deals Up To P40,000 Off, Unli Test Drives, AR Simulation: Nissan Intelligent Mobility Tour in Mindanao

Decided to own a car before 2022 ends?

Tour Dates

  • November 18-20 Cagayan de Oro at Lim Ket Kai Mall
  • November 25 to 27, Davao at SM Lanang Davao

Planning to own a car before the year ends? Augmented Reality simulations, unlimited test drives, and significant discounts await you as Nissan Philippines brings the Nissan Intelligent Mobility Tour to Mindanao this November.

Unlimited Test Drives

The Japanese automaker will be highlighting the newly launched Nissan Livina with a lifestyle display and test drive sessions featuring the model’s outstanding safety, comfort, and versatility for the upcoming exciting journeys this 2023.

Through this nationwide tour, Nissan Philippines aims to offer its customers a first-hand feel of the Nissan driving experience, while highlighting its new and innovative products. Thus, customers may also test drive other Nissan Vehicles like the All-New Nissan Kicks e-POWER, the Nissan Navara, the Nissan Terra, the Nissan Almera and Nissan LEAF.

Augmented Reality Simulation Booth

The Nissan Intelligent Mobility suite of technologies is expected to be showcased in a variety of interactive exhibitions. In fact, features of the recently introduced Nissan Kicks e-POWER, are to be presented through an augmented reality simulation.

“The Nissan Intelligent Mobility Tour allows us to engage more of our customers and give them an opportunity to experience our products.” says Juan Manuel Hoyos, Nissan Philippines President.

Deals For You!

Customers can avail the All-New Nissan Livina with a Php 5,000 discount when they test drive the vehicle plus Php 5,000 discount when a reservation is made at the event. That is Php 10,000 savings for you, right?

When qualified, an additional subsidy of up to Php 30,000 through Nissan Finance awaits new Nissan vehicle owners. This offer is only available through cash, financing through banks, or Nissan Finance.

Decided to own a car before 2022 ends? Yes. What Nissan vehicle would it be? Visit the Nissan Intelligent Mobility Tour first! Get a glimpse of the driving experience. Then, you know the deals you deserve – up to PhP 40,000 off!

TNT Brings Nationwidest “Saya” in Mindanao with Php 4.8 M Worth of ‘Tuloy Ang Saya’ Raffle Prizes

TNT subscribers in Mindanao may complete the registration by providing their TNT number, name, and address, and setting up their password. Visit to register: https://surprises.smart.com.ph/TNT.

Exclusive for Mindanao subscribers, motorcycles, smartphones, and cash prizes are up for grabs in TNT’s ‘Tuloy Ang Saya’ Raffle from September 23 to November 15.

GRAND PRIZES
Thirteen (13) lucky TNT subscribers will win grand raffle prizes, including Honda motorcycles, Smartphones, LG refrigerators, and PHP25,000 worth of SM grocery vouchers.

WEEKLY DRAW PRIZES
ShopeePay Credits, SM Gift Passes, Huawei Nova 9 SE, and Samsung Tablets await the weekly draw winners.

HOW TO JOIN

All TNT subscribers in Mindanao may join, earn, and accumulate entries to the promo by following these steps:

  • Want more entries? Activate a TNT 5G-ready SIM and earn 5 raffle entries. Check your accumulated raffle entries by logging into https://surprises.smart.com.ph/TNT  and checking the “Raffle Entries” tab.

1. Activate TNT 5G-ready SIM Card. Subscribers may earn five entries by activating a TNT 5G-ready SIM, available at sari-sari stores and accredited TNT retailers.

2. Register for the promo. Subscribers with an active TNT 5G-ready SIM may register for the promo by scanning the QR code at sari-sari stores or TNT retailers, or by visiting https://surprises.smart.com.ph/TNT. Customers may complete the registration by providing their TNT number, name, and address, and setting up their password.

3. Load up to earn raffle entries. Subscribers may earn and rack up raffle entries by loading up: P10 to P19 for one entry; P20 to P49 for two entries; P50 and above for five entries; and by availing of ‘Sulit Affordaloads’ promos including Pantawid Load 10, SurfSaya 20, and All Data 50.

To check accumulated raffle entries, subscribers may log into https://surprises.smart.com.ph/TNT  and check the “Raffle Entries” tab.

The promo is part of the brand’s nationwide ‘Tuloy Ang Saya’ campaign bannered by Popstar Royalty Sarah Geronimo and YouTube star Mimiyuuuh, which aims to encourage Filipinos to stay happy despite challenging times.

“The ‘Tuloy Ang Saya’ promo in Mindanao is our way of giving back to TNT subscribers in the region for their continued support for the brand. Makakaasa ang lahat na sa kabila ng iba’t-ibang hamon sa ating buhay ngayon, tuluy-tuloy pa rin ang TNT na magbibigay saya at inspirasyon sa lahat ng subscribers nationwide,” said Lloyd R. Manaloto, FVP at Smart.

TNT is powered by Smart, the country’s fastest and best mobile network as recognized by Ookla, the global leader in mobile and broadband network intelligence.

  • Scan the QR code to register for the “Tuloy Ang Saya” Raffle Promo

Join TNT’s ‘Tuloy Ang Saya’ Raffle in Mindanao now! To know more, visit https://surprises.smart.com.ph/TNT or https://facebook.com/TNTPhMindanao.

Watsons PH Upgrades Delivery Services, Here Are 3 Easy Ways To Shop For Your Health Essentials

The Express Delivery Service feature on the Watsons app has now expanded to Visayas and Mindanao. Among the areas covered are Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, and Davao.

Maintaining optimal well-being is a challenging responsibility to one’s self, with or without a pandemic. While most of the reasons why we fail to sustain our health rituals differ among individuals, you would agree with me that our compliance with our health “doses and routines” are directly affected by our accessibility to shopping for our favorite brands. This challenge to our health habits is understood well by Watsons. Thus, the Philippines’ leading retailer of health essentials invested in their shopping and delivery services. You now have three options for hassle-free shopping.

Option 1: Express Delivery Go through the Watsons PH App

With a minimal fee of Php50 flat delivery fee nationwide, you can enjoy Watsons’ wide range of health and beauty products through Watsons Express Delivery Go. It is now available not just in Metro Manila and nearby cities, but also in Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, and Davao! Download the Watsons App at https://mshare.app.aswatson.com/share/watsons/wtcph/api/v1.0.0/app/share?type=HBA

Watch this reel for the complete guide on how to shop using the Watsons PH app: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CgosKk8hQcE/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Option 2: Call & Delivery through the mobile number of the Watsons branch nearest to you

Simply prepare your list of favorite Watsons products. Then, look for the mobile number of the nearest Watsons branch. Visit this link for the directory: https://www.watsons.com.ph/call-and-delivery-list-of-stores. The hours for receiving of orders are 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. Delivery follows from 11:00AM TO 6:00PM.

Option 3: Click & Collect through the Watsons PH app

Aside from delivery services, customers also have the option to order products and collect them in-store within 30 minutes after placing the order via the Click & Collect feature of the Watsons App. You have over 900 Watsons stores in the Phillippines to choose from! Download the Watsons App at https://mshare.app.aswatson.com/share/watsons/wtcph/api/v1.0.0/app/share?type=HBA

The app is also loaded with exclusive deals and offers stackable coupons that will make the shopping experience budget-friendly and convenient at the same time.

Indeed, Watsons has invested in online and phone delivery services to give us the convenience that we deserve in fulfilling our health, wellness and beauty, and grooming needs. With these shopping and delivery options, you do not have any reasons to skip that routine! The question is, which way would you want to restock your health essentials, through Express Delivery Go, Call & Deliver or Click & Collect?

ABOUT WATSONS
Watsons is part of the Health and Beauty Store chain of A.S Watson, the largest health, beauty, cosmetics, and perfumery retailer in the world. Today, Watsons H&B Asia is the leading health and beauty chain on the continent with successful operations in 37 countries.

In 2002, A.S. Watson Group joined hands with SM Prime Holdings Inc., the Philippines’ leading shopping mall developer. The partnership brought about the first Watsons stores in SM Megamall and The Podium (Ortigas). Today, Watsons operates 900+ stores in the Philippines serving more than 100,000 customers per day.

Watsons strives to ensure that its customers get the best value for their money through monthly promotions, special offers, and continuous consumer marketing programs. Each Watsons store houses nothing but the best brands from top manufacturers all over the world and also carries its own
competitively priced, high-quality private labels and brands. With more than 1000 brands ranging from medicines, cosmetics, and fragrances to personal care items and general merchandise, Watsons Your Personal Store delivers only the best health, wellness, and beauty solutions to each and every customer.

Unfolding Why Galaxy Z Fold3 5G Is My Bleisure Smartphone For 2022 And Beyond

With the upcoming surprises and statistics unfolding in 2022 and beyond, I hope your perception is at a clear, uninterrupted display with grit that is more dependable than ever.

A brand new year comes with new surprises and new statistics! Also, in this business era where your electronic signature is trusted now more than ever to authorize transactions digitally, I can not look forward to another unfolding year without prying for a smartphone that is equally enterprising and tenacious as me. I opted for the Samsung Z Flip3 before but I changed my mind. I want the Z Fold3! Here are “D” reasons why:

DISPLAY

Displays up to three live apps simultaneously.

With a 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity Flex Display, the Galaxy Z Fold3 5G provides a wider perception for both business and leisurely dealings throughout the year and beyond!

This foldable’s Multi-Active Window feature allows the display of three live apps simultaneously. Furthermore, your handwriting using its pen can be instantly converted to digital text! Can you imagine how efficient the sales process is, from lead generation to actual sales pitch and ultimately, to the e-signing of contracts? Indeed, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G predisposes you to a performance of tenfold increase.

Since we all agree that all work and no play makes you dull, below is an infographic on how Z Fold3 5G surprises you on your entertainment night, workout day, social media hour, last-minute reservations, and instant deliveries.

DEPENDABILITY

  • Galaxy Z Fold3 5G undergoes rigorous folding tests to outlast 200,000 folds (or around five years of use if folded and unfolded 100 times a day). The enhanced folding tests reflect actual user patterns in real-world scenarios such as folding and unfolding using both hands.

With countless tech brands mushrooming in recent years, I learned to pick those which I can vouch for dependability across work settings from on-site, work-from-home, or even on the go. It is indeed reassuring that Samsung had designed an innovative way of developing and testing the durability of the revolutionary Z Fold3 5G.

This foldable is encased with Armor Aluminum Gorilla Glass Victus which improves protection with enhanced durability. Existing components on the layers of the display panel are optimized as well to maintain the highest durability standards yet.

Here are some of the testing procedures Samsung uses to ensure that the latest Galaxy Z Fold3 5G meets the highest standards possible:

  • The very first water-resistant foldable smartphone was rated as IPX8.
  • Environmental Chamber Test ensures that features, such as video playback, and components, like cameras work properly in a variety of climates — from dry to humid, and hot to cold.

  • The S Pen Drawing Test ensures the performance of the digitizer underneath the foldable display including where it folds.

UNFOLD NEW SURPRISES, NEW STATISTICS

  • With the upcoming surprises and statistics unfolding in 2022 and beyond, I hope your perception is at a clear, uninterrupted display with grit that is more dependable than ever.

The stay-at-home advisory in the past two years had indeed unfolded unexpected adjustments as to how we work and play. We mutated ways on how to manage staff and numbers, how to persuade prospects, and how to take care of existing accounts. Coincidingly, we also evolved how to express and present ourselves, how to socialize and how to be entertained. Noteworthily, trust in remote transactions is stronger now than ever gauged before. With the upcoming surprises and statistics unfolding in 2022 and beyond, I hope your perception is at a clear, uninterrupted display with grit that is more dependable than ever.

… AND A NEW SMARTPHONE

Visit samsung.com/ph to get yours now or find the nearest Samsung Experience Store here: samsung.com/ph/samsung-experience-store/locations.

The Galaxy Z Fold3 5G retails at Php 87,990 SRP for 256GB (Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, and online-exclusive Phantom Green) and Php 95,990 for the 512GB variant (Phantom Black, Phantom Green, and online-exclusive Phantom Silver). Buy now for as low as Php 3,666.25/month at 0% for up to 24 months via credit card payment.

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Samsung 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 and LED solutions. For the latest news, please visit the Samsung Newsroom at http://news.samsung.com.

Grab Piso Festival: P1 Delivery Fee, P1 Meal Until June 30

An app-based, user-only celebration of favorite home-delivered food at its friendliest tag!

Aside from convenience, variety and safety, New Grab Users get tremendous value-for-money with the “Grab Piso Festival”. One peso delivery fee and one peso meals await new users until June 30, 2021. 

  • June is Grab Piso Festival Month!

PISO FOOD DELIVERY

Indeed a generous overture for the first purchase of new users, an irresistible P1 delivery fee promotion from Grab await for the whole month of June, with no minimum fee! Open to all new Grab users from Cebu, Pampanga, Davao, Bacolod, Iloilo, Baguio, Cagayan De Oro, Lipa, Dumaguete, Tarlac, Olongapo, and Zamboanga. 

PISO DEALS

New Grab Users can also enjoy some of their beloved comfort food for only P1 all throughout June. Check out GrabFood app regularly to find out when you can get your favorite food at its lowest price from tap to lap! 

  • Tap to lap! Satisfy your cravings at One Peso delivery fee with zero minimum order.

“In the coming months, we hope to expand our exciting promotions to include more partner brands, and more cities nationwide,“ says Greg Camacho, Head of GrabFood. 

Indeed, Grab Piso Festival is an app-based, user-only celebration of favorite home-delivered food at its friendliest tag! It is not for everyone. Download the app first. Now! 

  • A Mediterranean treat after work? Spicy, cheesy and meaty, Beef Shawarma! Have it delivered at home for PhP 1 through GrabFood app.
  • An affordable reward after working-from-home hard!
  • Download the GrabFood app now and check Piso deals regularly!

About Grab

Grab is the leading super app in Southeast Asia, providing everyday services that matter most to consumers. Today, the Grab app has been downloaded onto over 185 million mobile devices, giving users access to over 9 million drivers, merchants and agents. Grab offers the widest range of on-demand transport services in the region, in addition to food, package, grocery delivery services, mobile payments and financial services across 339 cities in eight countries.

Grab This Treat! Get Free Burgers From Mcdonald’s Via The GrabFood App

Not just one, but two tasty burgers!

    Yesterday’s afternoon break was one of those moments when I crave for something that “tastes better when it is not homemade” for snacks. I was thinking of a nugget-and-fries combo while nibbling a caramel-flavored refreshment. Imagine that during a work-from-home break time! 

    “tastes better when it is not homemade”

    I got my phone and purposely looked for Mcdonald’s in my Grab super app. When we talk about nuggets and caramel treats, “Mcdo! Love ko to!”.  

    But how would you feel getting not just one but two tasty burgers for FREE from Mcdonald’s after ordering your cravings via the Grab App? 

    • Your options for work-from-home downtime cravings do not have to be home-quarantined to limited choices. Check out your GrabFood app regularly! 

    Well this Grab-Mcdonald’s Promo is for you:

    *With a minimum Mcdonald’s order of PhP 400 through your GrabFood app. Available at McDonald’s Bacolod, Baguio, CDO, Davao, Cebu, Pampanga, Dumaguete, Iloilo, Lipa, Zamboanga and Olongapo. This treat is only up until May 30, 2021.

    Your options for work-from-home downtime cravings do not have to be home-quarantined to limited choices. You deserve an array of food offerings and exciting freebies. Check out your GrabFood app regularly! 

    Grab is the leading super app in Southeast Asia, providing everyday services that matter most to consumers. Today, the Grab app has been downloaded onto over 185 million mobile devices, giving users access to over 9 million drivers, merchants and agents. Grab offers the widest range of on-demand transport services in the region, in addition to food, package, grocery delivery services, mobile payments and financial services across 339 cities in eight countries.