Cook like a chef! Thanks to Plantation Prime's newly launched products Beef Shank Kare-Kare and Longganiza, you can definitely cook at home and share with fambam! Order online now at cloudkart.ph or in all major Supermarkets nationwide!

PRESS RELEASE: Plantation Prime’s genesis is rooted in the Philippine diaspora. 

“We conceptualized the brand in 2018, aiming originally for the Filipinos who live overseas,” shares Brian Noel, Managing Director of the young brand. “With my fellow incorporators and I having lived abroad, we know firsthand the lack of options for Filipino comfort food. Especially in the context of  those who live fast-paced lives and have little time to prepare meals.”

In 2020, the company invested in machinery and expertise after enlisting the help of various government agencies. “As soon as our Food and Drug Administration (FDA) permits were released, we began canning our flagship product, the Beef Shank Kare-Kare (beef stew in peanut sauce).” The lockdowns in the pandemic had people confined to their homes and searching social media for the latest “quarantine eats” to try, Plantation Prime’s premium offering fit the bill and soon created a low-key buzz with its unique product choice.

“We really set out to can Filipino classics that are difficult to prepare or take a long time to do so, especially for the working consumer who may not have the time to slow cook beef for kare-kare for the four hours it normally requires,” explains Noel. Disrupting the present inventory of canned goods in the market played significantly into the carefully curated and tentatively expanding product line, but the recipes were already there for the taking in an existing menu. “With their permission, we used recipes from a 5 star luxury resort’s signature restaurant, so a can of Plantation Prime offers 5-star dining in the convenience of your own homes.”

The boutique manufacturing plant produces a limited number of cans per day, presently only 300 units. Manned by a tight, 5-man crew in their 200 sqm facility on Mactan Island, Cebu, the operations retain an artisanal quality despite the world-class machinery that ensures product safety and longevity, making each can last up to 2 years with proper storage.

And on every can, Noel points out with pride, their Made in Cebu ethos: “We mean what we say, we even have it printed on the label: Serving the Global Filipino from the Visayan archipelago.” 

Ready to dig into Plantation Prime? For the entire month of May, www.cloudkart.ph waives all delivery fees for any of your orders as long as it contains a minimum purchase worth PHP 500 of Plantation Prime products. To complete the experience, order KarEnina’s Kitchen bagoong, bokchoy and eggplant also on CloudKart.ph!

Plantation Prime is also currently available in Cebu in all branches of Metro Gaisano Supermarkets, The Marketplace, Robinsons Supermarket, and Fooda Savers Mart. The brand can also be found in all Metro Supermarkets in Luzon and the rest of the Visayas, Alturas Supermarket in Bohol and select groceries in Mindanao. 

Tag us on Facebook (Plantation Prime) and on Instagram (@plantationprime)! Share the news with our official hashtag #PlantationPrimeKarekare and #PlantationPrime.  

PRESS RELEASE: PLDT records the fastest average fixed download and upload speeds in 16 out of 17 key regions in the Philippines, based on the Ookla® Speedtest Intelligence® data as of Q1 2021.

Sample Speedtest of my PLDT Home Fibr using Speedtest by OOKLA

According to the latest quarter of Ookla® analysis, PLDT widens lead of average download speed results in Metro Manila, Calabarzon, Central Luzon, Central Visayas, Northern Mindanao, Western Visayas, Davao Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Cagayan Valley, Ilocos Region, Soccsksargen, Eastern Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, Caraga, MIMAROPA, and Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM).1

“PLDT has been aggressively expanding our fiber network footprint nationwide, which has been key to the massive and consistent improvement of our internet speeds,” says Butch G. Jimenez, Senior Vice President and Head of PLDT Home Business.

Ookla, the global leader in internet testing and analysis, assessed the best network speeds attained across a given network, accounting for tests that are taken on various Speedtest® applications from different devices connected to a fixed network.

Undisputed Telco Leader

PLDT continues to set the standard for fast internet speeds in the Philippines with its repeat wins as the fastest fixed network at the Ookla Speedtest AwardsTM by recording the highest Speed Score™, top download and upload speeds compared to other telcos in the country. In 2020, PLDT achieved the highest Speed Score™ of 24.79 and 27.28 in the 1st and 2nd half of the year.2

PLDT has the most powerful and fastest fiber-to-the-home network that can deliver up to 1000 Mbps symmetrical speeds. Jimenez shares, “We’ve introduced faster plans bundled with the latest WiFi 6 and Mesh solutions so our customers can maximize the speeds that our network can deliver.”

With the widest fiber network footprint in the Philippines at 478,000 kilometer lines for the first quarter of 2021, PLDT continues to expand and now has 3.9 Million broadband subscribers.

“This pandemic has made the Internet an essential for millions of Filipino families. PLDT Home remains committed to power their needs for work, study, family entertainment, and business with the fastest network and the latest digital solutions,” concluded Jimenez.

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1 Based on analysis by Ookla® of Speedtest Intelligence® data average download speeds for top providers in specified regions for Q1 2021. Ookla trademarks used under license and reprinted with permission.

2 Based on analysis by Ookla® of Speedtest Intelligence® data for Q1–Q2 and Q3–Q4 2021. Ookla trademarks used under license and reprinted with permission.

realme C25 is already available in the Philippines on April 15! To be launched alongside the realme C25 are the latest audio accessories realme Buds Air 2 and realme Buds Air 2 Neo. Leading smart technology brand realme Philippines continues to strengthen its commitment to providing Filipinos powerful tools and devices that would help them rise above all the challenges they may encounter this year with the launch of the world’s first TÜV Rheinland certified smartphone – the realme C25. This newest device from realme is available starting April 16 at 12 midnight during the realme Super Brand Day Sale on Shopee at a discounted price of P5,990.

The realme C25 is a powerful yet attainable all-around device that is intended for heavy smartphone users who rely on their device as the central component for their digital-heavy lifestyle, from online schooling, live streaming, shout casting, content creation to connecting and controlling their smart accessories and devices.

“Filipinos always stay ready in all the challenges that come their way. As they remain resilient and optimistic with all the unprecedented events that might happen around this year, we at realme Philippines launch the highly reliable realme C25 that will accompany every young Filipino with all the challenges they will accept and encounter this 2021. Proven to be highly reliable and durable by TÜV Rheinland, the realme C25 is every Filipino’s companion as they continue to navigate and shift to a highly digital lifestyle this 2021,” shares realme Philippines’ Vice President for Marketing Austine Huang.

#ChallengeAccepted for an all-day digital lifestyle experience

The realme C25 is the first smartphone in the world that passed the TÜV Rheinland Smartphone High-Reliability Certification. Obtaining the high-reliability certificate from TÜV Rheinland, the realme C25 encompassed 23 major tests, including 10 daily use test scenarios, such as drop, wear, and tear; seven extreme environment test scenarios, including super extreme temperature, extreme humidity, voltage fluctuation, button life, static electricity, air pressure; and six component reliability test scenarios.

The realme C25 is also equipped with a large-capacity 6000mAh battery, which allows users to enjoy the features of the device nonstop whenever they want. Complementing this massive battery is an 18W Type C quick-charge technology, which allows the drained device to charge to 29 percent in just 30 minutes. The device sports a MediaTek Helio G70 processor, ensuring a much powerful and swift performance for both content creators and gamers alike. It also optimizes multimedia usage, allowing a faster response time and more accurate screen control.

The realme C25 features a 48MP AI triple-camera setup consisting of a 48MP super clear main camera, and macro lens. The 8MP selfie camera features an f/2.0 large aperture, a gesture command, AI Beauty options, and 1080P full-HD video recording. It also allows users to achieve high-definition effects no matter how many self-portrait photos or videos they take.

For its design, the realme C25’s back cover is processed using the industry-leading German five-axis precise radium engraving machine, which makes the device more colorful, appealing, comfortable in the hand, and less susceptible to fingerprints. The realme C25 is available in two colorways: Water Grey and Water Blue.

#NoiseOffrealmeOn with the newest realme Buds Air 2 Series

Launching alongside the realme C25 are the realme Buds Air 2 and realme Buds Air 2 Neo, the brand’s newest highly competitive active noise-canceling earbuds. 

The realme Buds Air 2 supports active noise cancellation, a function that’s seen only in high-end flagship earbuds and headphones. It is also equipped with the new Bass Boost+ bass enhancement solution, a feature created through realme’s collaboration with American electronic music duo the Chainsmokers. The device also comes with a Transparency Mode, which enables users to listen to ambient sound with just one click. The realme Buds Air 2 also supports fast charging. With just 10 minutes of charging time, users get 120 minutes of playback. For its design, the realme Buds Air 2 inherits the curvy aesthetic of the previous generation while also adopting a unique two-tone color splicing design. Black and blue, silver and white — these stylish color combos embody street style.

The realme Buds Air 2 Neo also equips the active noise cancellation of up to 25dB. It monitors external noise through a feed-forward microphone. The 10mm Bass Boost Driver, along with a realme bass enhancement algorithm composite, makes for a new bass boost for a deeper and richer audio experience. It also comes with AAC high-quality audio technology, an encoding algorithm with a high compression rate provided by Dolby Laboratories for higher fidelity. The realme Buds Air 2 Neo comes in two colors – Active Black and Calm Gray. To create a futuristic design, a gleaming mirror design is used in the earbud tips to reflect varying colors in different angles.

Snag up to P5,000 discount at Shopee Brand Day Sale

The realme C25 will be available in the Philippines starting April 16 at 12 midnight during the realme Super Brand Day Sale on Shopee. Available in  4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant, the realme C25 is priced at P7,490. On the same day, the brand will also be retailing the newest realme Buds Air 2 and realme Buds Air 2 Neo for the price of P3,990 and P2,490, respectively.

In celebration of the launch of these new devices from realme, fans and customers can enjoy huge discounts when purchasing during the Shopee Brand Sale Sale. The realme C25 4GB + 64GB variant, realme Buds Air 2 and realme Buds Air 2 Neo may be purchased for the price of P5,990, P2,990 and P1,990, respectively, with free shipping for the realme C25 on April 18 and the realme Buds Air 2 Series from April 16 to 18.

Other than the three devices, realme Philippines also drops the prices of most of its smartphone and AIoT devices by as much as 38% percent. Among the realme devices to be discounted, the realme 7 8GB + 128GB variant will receive the highest discount of P5,000 from its original price of P14,990 during Shopee’s Flash Sale. While the realme Powerbank 2i and realme C12  3GB + 32GB variant will also be available at discounted prices of P5,490 and P490, respectively. Fans and squad members may also purchase the realme Smart TV 32” and 43” variants with a discount of P3,000, making their sale prices P8,990 and P15,990, respectively. The realme Bag can also be purchased at a discounted price of P1,240 from its original price of P1,490.

 realme is bent on making more possibilities come true for the Filipino youth this year with the launch of an exciting line-up of powerful smartphones. To amplify the pivotal role of a capable smartphone in the digital age, realme is collaborating with one of today’s most celebrated showbiz royalties -- Kathryn Bernardo! As realme Philippines gears up to maintain the momentum of being the country’s number 1 smartphone brand -- a feat achieved in just two years, Kathryn and realme are set to work on several campaigns that are sure to inspire more young, passionate and bold fans to leverage the power of technology in their quest for success.

Kathryn Bernardo is the most fitting representation of every realme Squad member: fun, determined, and unapologetically real. She embodies the modern-day young adult who is ready to put in the hustle in pursuit of success and fulfillment.  Having been in the showbiz limelight for almost two decades now, Kathryn has seen how the pivot to a more digital lifestyle significantly oiled daily nuts and bolts. From live auditions to online portfolios and content creation, Kathryn’s daily grind in showbusiness has greatly transitioned to digital - where everything is in the cloud and on smartphones. Seeing the crucial role of mobile devices in the lives of today’s youth and being a witness to realme’s own commitment to offering powerful yet attainable devices have convinced the showbiz A-lister to join the realme family.

“My generation saw the dawn of the internet and the shift to digital. Iba na the expectations from young adults like me today. As we aim to perform and deliver better, we need brands like realme that can help us adopt a highly digital lifestyle. I am happy na I am now part of a brand that has the vision of making digital lifestyle experience more accessible to all Filipinos. I am a firm believer that all of us, regardless of financial capability, deserve to experience the help and convenience offered by technology,” notes Kathryn. The primetime queen remains active in using the online space to share more of her artistry and real self to fans, racking up a fan base of more than 33 million across all her social media accounts.

realme Philippines’ Vice President for Marketing Austine Huang shares, “As we leap to a new era of digital lifestyle experience, we prioritize collaborating with organizations and young ideators with the same passion and commitment to deliver the beauty of technology to more Filipinos. This is why we are beyond elated to work with one of the entertainment industry’s most talented game-changers. We are excited to leap to several exciting projects and break more boundaries with Kathryn this year.”

realme and Kathryn will be rolling out several campaigns this 2021 to promote the exciting array of smartphones the leading smart technology brand will be launching. The announcement of its first brand ambassador is among the many milestones realme gears to achieve this year as it maintains its momentum as one of the Filipinos’ top preferred smartphone brands. To stay updated and know more about the realme events and promos, you may visit and follow realme’s official Facebook and Instagram accounts.

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