foodpanda, NBA team up for electrifying Ball Like a Panda activities

Leading online food and grocery platform foodpanda recently rounded up a series of activities as part of its ongoing partnership with the National Basketball Association (NBA).

As NBA’s first Official Online Food Delivery Platform Partner in the Philippines, foodpanda co-hosted various NBA tentpole events and launched promotions providing foodpanda app users the chance to win bona fide NBA prizes and exclusive perks.

The premier sports league and leading food and grocery platform officially launched their partnership last February of this year, teaming up to bring convenience and sports entertainment in just a few taps.

According to foodpanda Philippines Growth and Marketing Director Patricia Jacinto, the partnership is one of the concrete examples of how one can “Live Like a Panda,” the company’s overarching brand philosophy, which encourages people to free up their time and energy to pursue what matters to them. “This partnership truly makes for a dream team, and we are happy to let people experience the engaging activities we have prepared,” said Jacinto.

“As Filipinos are known to be huge basketball fans, we want to leverage on the fiery passion local consumers have for the sport and position foodpanda as the preferred online food delivery choice in the country,” she added.

Score to Soar
Last March, foodpanda commenced the Ball Like a Panda raffle, where app users can enjoy the wide range of services foodpanda has, whether it’s food, grocery, shops, or pick-up, and get entries to qualify for a chance to win an NBA League Pass and watch an NBA Playoffs game  live.

JP Alejandro was the lucky winner who won an all-expense paid trip to the USA and fulfilled his dream of watching a live NBA game last May. “I was super excited when I learned I won because I’ve always been a huge fan of the NBA. Good thing, I’m also an avid foodpanda user so it’s a win-win for me. Thank you so much to foodpanda. This is a dream come true,” said JP.

NBA Finals Watch Pau-rty
To further promote the partnership, foodpanda hosted an NBA Finals Watch Party in line with the “Live Like a Panda” campaign to invite basketball fans and foodies alike to enjoy the game together.

The watch party featured the pivotal match-up between the Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat

during the NBA Finals Game 4. The event was held last June 10 to 11, 2023, at Eastwood

Central Plaza, which offered a variety of fan activities and treats for viewers. While watching the

game, attendees enjoyed free meals, popcorn, pink cocktails, customizable NBA co-branded

shirts for pandapro subscribers, and assorted Pau-Pau merchandise.

The event was also attended by celebrities and influencers, including JV De Vera, Prince

Carlos, Gab Lagman, and Ayn Bernos taking part in showing what it means to “Live like a

panda.”

Ball Like a Panda 3x3 Basketball Tournament

Lastly, foodpanda launched its first ever 3-on-3 basketball tournament with special participation

from celebrities (Rayver Cruz, Gab Lagman, Eric “Eruption” Tai, Mikee Reyes, Wilbert Ross, Juancho Triviño, Prince Carlos, and Prince Clemente) and Ka-pandas (John Rene Alcanzo, Leonnel Clint Baldo, Jeffrey Diaz, Jason Carl Baldo) who put their game faces on and heightened everyone’s spirits.

In this most-awaited Pau-tastic match, four teams participated in a series of games, while registered guests visited exciting booths and enjoyed food and refreshments throughout the event. Aside from the main 3-on-3 event, the audience also joined fun side activities to receive exclusive NBA x foodpanda merchandise.

In an intense but friendly game, the 4 teams bested each other with their basketball skills and Delivery Dunkers led by Eric Eruption Tai, emerged as champions. Pointguard Prince Carlos was also named as the game's MVP.

Champion - Delivery Dunkers Eric Tai

2nd Place - pandago Hoopers Mikee Reyes
3rd Place - Pick-up Stars Juancho Triviño
4th Place - pandapro Ballers Rayver Cruz
MVP - Prince Carlos (Delivery Dunkers)

With all these basketball-themed activities, the NBA and foodpanda collaboration brings a lot of excitement, from great food to non-stop on-court action and many more. Stay tuned for more initiatives and surprises that foodpanda and NBA have in store for all Pinoy food lovers and basketball fans alike.

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Father and Content Creator, Eric Eruption Tai, Finds Balance with ZTE and RedMagic Phones

Eric ‘Eruption’ Tai, a devoted father and acclaimed content creator, emphasizes the crucial role of ZTE and RedMagic phones in his dynamic lifestyle. These cutting-edge devices provide exceptional capabilities and features that enable him to excel in both his roles as a father and a content creator.

Reliability and Dependability
As a dedicated father, Eric understands the importance of having a reliable phone that can keep up with his demanding schedule. He affirms, "Being a father means I need a phone that I can depend on throughout the day. The ZTE phone's reliability ensures that I can efficiently manage my tasks and responsibilities, both as a father and a content creator."

Uninterrupted Usage and Quick Charging
The RedMagic phone's remarkable battery and charging capabilities greatly impress Eric. He enthusiastically states, "The 6000mAh dual-cell battery ensures extended usage without frequent recharging interruptions. This is especially beneficial during long gaming sessions or when I'm out with my family. And with the 65W GaN super-fast charging feature, I can quickly recharge my phone when needed, minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity."

ZTE RedMagic 8PRO

Enhanced Gaming and Content Creation
Eric's excitement is palpable as he takes on the role of ambassador for ZTE and RedMagic phones, as they perfectly complement his passion for gaming and content creation. He explains, "These phones provide exceptional gaming capabilities and advanced performance, which contribute to my experience as both a gamer and a content creator. Whether it's capturing precious moments with my son, Legend, coordinating family schedules, or staying connected with my loved ones, the RedMagic 8PRO ensures that I can rely on its performance and connectivity."

Advanced Camera Capabilities
As a content creator, Eric relies on the phone's advanced camera capabilities to capture high-quality photos and videos that resonate with his audience. He passionately expresses, "With its advanced camera capabilities, I can capture the essence of my family, creating lasting memories. The new phone's camera and content creation features enable me to produce professional-quality content on the go, allowing me to share my creative process with my audience."

Productivity-Enhancing Features
The intuitive user interface, productivity apps, and organizational tools of the ZTE and RedMagic phones streamline Eric's daily routine. He highlights their importance by stating, "Managing tasks and responsibilities is made easier with RedMagic. It’s intuitive user interface, productivity apps, and organizational tools allow me to efficiently handle my fatherhood duties and content creation endeavors. Whether it's scheduling family activities, setting reminders, or responding to emails, the phone keeps me organized and productive, ensuring that I can fulfill my responsibilities both as a father and a content creator."

Simplistic and Futuristic Design
Eric appreciates the visually striking aesthetics of the RedMagic 8PRO phone, which align perfectly with his identity as a content creator. He remarks, "The simplistic and futuristic design of the RedMagic phone adds to its appeal. With two editions available, including a transparent iteration, the phone stands out and captivates my audience with its visual presentation."

Seamless and Immersive Viewing Experience
The True Full AMOLED display with a 960 Hz multi-finger touch sampling rate provides Eric with a visually immersive experience, whether he is gaming or consuming content. He enthuses, "The inclusion of the 2nd Generation Under-Display Camera ensures a seamless display, enhancing the overall viewing experience without compromising screen space. This elevates the way I engage with my audience."

Optimal Performance and Cooling System
Eric attests to the RedMagic 8PRO phone's optimal performance during intense gaming sessions, thanks to its ICE 11 Multi-Dimensional Cooling System. He explains, "The cooling system effectively dissipates heat, preventing thermal throttling and ensuring smooth gameplay. This allows me to fully immerse myself in gaming without worrying about performance issues."

Ample Storage and Rapid Response Triggers
The substantial storage options offered by RedMagic 8PRO phone provide Eric with ample space to store games, media files, and content creation assets. He emphasizes, "Having sufficient storage is essential for a content creator like me. It allows me to keep my favorite games, videos, and other content readily available without worrying about running out of storage. Additionally, the 520 Hz Dual Shoulder Triggers provide rapid response times, giving me an edge in competitive gaming scenarios."

To celebrate Father's Day and Eric ‘Eruption’ Tai's partnership with ZTE and RedMagic 8PRO, a special giveaway has been announced. Participants can enter for a chance to win brand new ZTE phones by participating in Eric's social media contest. Eric encourages everyone to join in the fun, saying, "Now, here's the deal: I want you to share with me why your dad, your tatay, or your amang deserves this incredible phone. But let's do it in style! I'm challenging you to make me laugh! Drop your funniest dad joke or share a hilarious anecdote about your dad in the comments below. The wittiest and most amusing entry will have a chance to win the ZTE Blade L210."

ZTE Blade L210

To participate and stay updated with the latest news and promotions, make sure to like @ztedevicesph on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Let's make this Father's Day one to remember. Until next time, stay witty and stay connected with ZTE!

ZTE's Hero Series: The Blade Series
In addition to RedMagic phones, ZTE's Blade series offers a range of options to suit different needs. Eric is impressed by the Blade V41 Vita, Blade V40 Design, and Blade V40S models. He remarks, "The Blade series provides exceptional photography capabilities, smooth performance, and impeccable picture quality, ensuring that I can create engaging content effortlessly."

ZTE Blade Series: Blade V40 Design, Blade V40s, Blade V41 Vita 5G

About Eric ‘Eruption’ Tai:
Eric ‘Eruption’ Tai is a devoted father and acclaimed content creator known for his captivating videos and relatable storytelling. Balancing family responsibilities and a passion for creating engaging content, Eric has amassed a loyal following through his inspiring and entertaining content. With a focus on gaming, vlogging, and lifestyle content, Eric continues to connect with audiences worldwide.

About ZTE Philippines:
ZTE helps to connect the world with continuous innovation for a better future. The company provides innovative technologies and integrated solutions, its portfolio spans all series of wireless, wireline, devices and professional telecommunications services. Serving over a quarter of the global population, ZTE is dedicated to creating a digital and intelligent ecosystem, and enabling connectivity and trust everywhere. ZTE is listed on both the Hong Kong and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges. www.zte.com.cn/global

For more information about ZTE products available in the Philippines, like and follow the official social media accounts (@ztedevicesph) on Facebook, Instagram and Tiktok. You can also check out the phones from the official stores in Lazada and Shopee.

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LG takes Flight with its New Line of Monitors

LG Philippines unveiled its new lineup of monitors and showcased its newest, powerful and most technologically advanced monitors yet, in a Top Gun-themed event hosted by Andrei “Dreister” Felix.

LG PH Managing Director Sungjae 'Airboss' Kim, product director Peter 'Pirate' Uhm, with the country's top gamers, content creators and creatives: Magic Liwanag, LA Tenorio, Myrtle Sarrosa, Gab Valenciano and Eric Tai. The event was hosted by Andrei Felix

According to Sungjae “Airboss” Kim, managing director for LG Philippines, the company remains committed to innovating and enhancing its monitor line-up to adpt to the needs of its consumers. He added, “We’ve made great strides to elevate the user-experience of our monitors–from adapting to flexible workstations and upgrading our systems with new generation gaming standards.”

Meanwhile, the country’s most influential gamers, creatives and content creators attest to the power, image quality and versatility of LG’s latest monitor line-up. Eric "Eruption" Tai, LA "PBA Ironman" Tenorio, Magic Liwanag, Myrtle "MyrtleGail" Sarrosa, and Gab Valenciano are very impressed with the features of the latest monitors and regarded its beautiful performance to their leisure and productive activities.

Eric 'Eruption' Tai with LG Jane Pactoranan, LG's Business Development Manager

LA 'PBA Ironman' Tenorio with Janille Umali, B2B Marketing Communications Officer

Magic Liwanag with Greg De Jesus, Home Entertainment Marketing Communications Officer

Myrtle 'MyrtleGail' Sarrosa with Ryan Nulud, IT Monitor, Sales and Marketing Manager

Gab 'Viper' Valenciano with MyrtleGail and Ryan Nulud

LG Philippines also reaffirmed its commitment to help the community through its products and technologies through a large donation-in-kind of 30 LG UltraGear 32GN500 monitor units to the Naval Air Wing of the Philippine Fleet which they can use in their Operating Squadron Offices and Flight Briefing Stations, Command and Control Center, Operations Center, flight simulation rooms to display lectures, flight deck videos, flight performance briefing and debriefing, active weather information, flight monitoring information to further capacitate them in their performance of duties during Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance, Airborne ISR and Humanitarian and Disaster Response missions.

LG PH Managing Director Sungjae Kim with the members of the Naval Air Wing -- Philippine Fleet

The LG 2022 monitors are now available in your favorite authorized retailers and LG’s official flagship stores in Lazada and Shopee. You may follow LG Philippines’ social media pages or visit their official website at www.lg.com/ph for more updates.

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