Xiaomi expands Redmi Note 12 Series in the Philippines with new midrange powerhouses

Manila, Philippines – Xiaomi has announced the arrival of new mid range devices with flagship features in the Philippines: the Redmi Note 12 Pro and Redmi Note 12S. These new smartphones add to the lineup of the popular fan-favorite devices, the Redmi Note 12 series.

Xiaomi showcased the new Redmi Note 12 Series smartphones at Craft Academy at Ayala Malls Manila Bay. Guests got to experience the colorful lineup of smartphones while immersing themselves in the vividness of the location. They also got to participate in fun sensory activities, like slime making and cupcake decorating, where they can show off their creativity and personality.

This addition of the new smartphones to the Redmi Note 12 series once again brings valuable enhancements to the features that matter most to Xiaomi fans. With remarkable updates that are unique across each device, from camera system and battery life, to charging speed and user-friendly design, the Redmi Note 12 series offers all types of users a unique experience depending on their personal needs – once again showcasing their commitment to offer everyone with accessible technology at an affordable price.

“We wanted Xiaomi fans to ‘Live Vivid’ with the Redmi Note 12 Series, which suits the vibrant lifestyles of young people today. The new models expand their smartphone options, so they could find the right device that matches their personality and everyday needs,” said Tomi Adrias, Xiaomi Philippines’ Head of Marketing.

Equipped with a 108MP main camera and an 8MP ultra-wide angle camera, Redmi Note 12 Pro features a large sensor size of 1/1.52’’-inch Samsung sensor. With the 9-in-1 pixel binning and a dual native ISO and a 2MP depth camera to create a natural bokeh effect for portrait shots. For a first-class visual and audio experience, the Redmi Note 12

Pro comes with a large 6.67” FHD+ AMOLED DotDisplay with a 120Hz display refresh rate for smooth scrolling and lag-free transitions. It is also equipped with Dolby Vision® and Dolby Atmos® spatial audio technology support for a superb audio experience.

Powered by Snapdragon® 732G and 67W turbocharging, Redmi Note 12 Pro has a large 5,000mAh battery which easily provides long-lasting usage of social media activity, photography, video shooting and more, so users can go anywhere, do anything, and never miss a moment.

Redmi Note 12 Pro is available in four colors – Star Blue, Glacier Blue, Polar White, and Graphite Gray.

Vibrant and quality audiovisual experience with Redmi Note 12S

Redmi Note 12S delivers a complete entertainment experience with immersive stereo sound for gaming or watching videos. With vibrant colors and clear contents even in bright daylight, thanks to its large 6.43” FHD + AMOLED DotDisplay with peak brightness of up to 1,000 nits. The device also features an up to 90Hz refresh rate and a touch sampling rate up to 180Hz for s ko mooth lag-free transitions.

Redmi Note 12S features a 5,000mAh large-capacity battery along with 33W fast charging, which offers efficient and long-lasting battery performance. Powered by Octa-core MediaTek Helio G96 processor and up to 8GB of RAM, Redmi Note 12S offers a fast and smooth user experience. Whether it’s capturing incredible photos and videos, watching movies, or scrolling social media, Redmi Note 12S delivers a stable and reliable performance for all your daily entertainment.

Redmi Note 12S is available in four colors – Ice Blue, Pearl Green and Onyx Black.

The Redmi Note 12 Pro and Redmi Note 12S will be available in authorized Xiaomi stores, and online via Lazada and Shopee starting June 9, 2023. Fans can also get the chance to get a free Xiaomi Powerbank when they purchase any of the models from June 9 to 18.

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be 5 minutes na lang,” Ibuyan said over Davao City Disaster Radio (DCDR) on Thursday.

He said the Department of Public Works and Highways-Unified Project Management Office (DPWH-UPMO) asked for 16 months of road closure for the construction of the bypass bridge.

Ibuyan also shared that the first phase of the construction of the Maa Diversion Road flyover is ongoing including the digging and putting up of the columns.

He explained that there were factors in the digging activity that could not be avoided such as hitting the pipelines underneath that have caused the delay of the construction.

He also urged the Dabawenyos to look forward to the benefits when the flyover is completed.

“During the digging activities, naay naigo nga pipeline sa Davao City Water District that created delay and there are some offices and utilities nga maigo like Davao Light. But rest assured that the flyover will be finished. Although, ga’s statement said. LAKAS-CMD DEPARTURE

She said it remains unclear why the two suspects were taken, but added that their families are now coordinating with the police. Dela Rey urged the public to immediately report to the police if they have any information regarding the persons responsible for the abduction of the suspects in the rape-slay case.

A complaint for rape with homicide was filed before the City Prosecutor’s Office on Monday against the suspects, including Renato Ali Banyansao and one unidentified person, in the rape-slay of Bragas.

During a press conference last Monday, Police Major Neil Vistar, station commander of Calinan Police Station, said that two witnesses testified that they had seen the suspects assaulting the victim.

Duterte was accepted into Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD) in 2022 to be the party’s vice presidential candidate.

She quit Lakas-CMD came after rumors of an alleged House coup supposedly orchestrated by Pampanga 2nd District Representative and former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo surfaced last May.

Arroyo, a close ally of Duterte, was demoted to deputy speaker from senior deputy speaker. The former President repeatedly denied the alleged coup, blasting reports that it “had the blessings” of First Lady Liza Marcos.

Romualdez himself slammed alleged attempts to destabilize the House of Representatives, saying that the lower chamber was “in order.”

Duterte left the Lakas-CMD, saying her public service cannot be “poisoned by political toxicity or undermined by execrable political power play.”

He said that Bragas boarded an “Ombac” at 10:39 p.m. of May 16 at Crossing Fausta but shortly after the victim alighted at Megaville Street, Panzan allegedly punched her in the face while an unidentified suspect hit her in the stomach, about 50 meters away from her residence.

An Ombac is similar to a tricycle, and is sometimes called Baobao.

After she passed out, Vistar said the suspects carried her back to the motor vehicle and sped away.

The result of the autopsy examination conducted on the cadaver showed that the cause of death was “asphyxia by manual strangulation.”

The examination also found “recent genital trauma,” which confirmed that the victim was raped.

(Antonio Colina IV / MindaNews) cases recorded in the past seven days.

DOH-Davao reminded the public to continue practicing minimum public health standards such as wearing the best-fitted face mask, isolating when sick, doubling up protection with vaccination and boosters, and ensuring good airflow.

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Kaning initial opening sa coastal road will be done hopefully this month ang gina-arrange na lang is the time and availability of these three very important persons,” Ibuyan, chair of the committee of anti-terrorism and committee on public works and highways, said over Davao City Disaster Radio (DCDR).

Ibuyan clarified that it is the marching order of Mayor Baste whether he is present or not, the first segment of the coastal road must be opened.

“Although, ang instruction ni Mayor Baste naa man siya o wala, i-open (coastal) pero nihangyo daw si Presidente Marcos. Hopefully, magkaroon sila ug time nga magkasinabot sila para ma-open na initially ang coastal road. Hopefully, within this month magkabakante silang tulo. According sa DPWH nihangyo gyud daw si Presidente Marcos nga naa gyud unta si FPRRD ug si Mayor Baste sa opening,” he said.

Earlier this month, DPWH 11 announced that the first phase from Tulip Drive to Bago Aplaya is nearing completion and will be accessible to motorists this month.

Ortiz reported that the final preparations for the inauguration are currently underway.

“Makabawas gyud ni sa traffic labi na sa Bangkal area puwede naman sila mugawas sa

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and out-migration in the city so that’s why we will not be able to reach the target in some barangays,” he said.

Because of this, only a handful of areas in the city successfully reached the target population for immunization. Among these are Marilog and Paquibato which reached 97 percent and 101 percent, respectively, of their target population for MR administration from May 1 to June 7.

Ababon urged parents of children 0-59 months to have their kids immunized by visiting the nearest health center from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CIO

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strategy to broaden and deepen financial inclusion,” NEDA Undersecretary for Policy and Planning Rosemarie Edillon said.

Under their respective charters, mandates, and advocacies, NEDA will consistently support the integration of Personal Finance 101 in HEIs.

NEDA will also guide the development of course modules and other deliverables in all phases to ensure the successful implementation of this initiative. (PNA)

Bago Aplaya and gawas sa Tulip Drive,” Ibuyan said.

Davao City Coastal Road spans 17.33 kilometers and is divided into four segments: Tulip Drive to ‘The Bago Aplya, Tulip Drive to Roxas Avenue, and Roxas Avenue to Sta. Ana, and Sta. Ana to Jerome, Agdao.

The construction of the Bucana Bridge, which will connect Times Beach and the Barangay Bucana area, is expected to start in October this year. By Maya M. Padillo

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The BSP governor also stated that a cut in interest rates this early could also result in the weakening of the peso against the dollar.

Last year, the peso fell rapidly versus the dollar as the BSP played catch up with the US Federal Reserve which had been aggressively raising interest rates to dampen quickening inflation in the world’s largest economy.

The Monetary Board, where Medalla sits as chairman, will convene for the next policy meeting on June 22.

This could be Medalla’s last policy setting meeting before his term as BSP governor expires on July 3.

With still no signals of a possible reappointment, Medalla said he has always set his mind to serve for one year.

“From, the very beginning I always behave as though I’ll serve for only 1 year. It will be a blessing to be able to serve more than that. I’ve been working for 40 years. The chance to have served for one year is a gift and I’d be too greedy to be asking for more,” Medalla said.

The latest comments on inflation and interest rates come on the heels of a cut in reserve ratio requirements. The RRR for big banks is now single-digits. Medalla and his predecessor Ben Diokno promised to make it so by July this year.

Jagga said that despite adapting new technologies, Concentrix in the Philippines continues to expand its headcount.

Concentrix is the country’s largest private employer with over 100,000 employees across the country. (PNA)

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She said the rising number of people who are interested in diversifying their investments, such as on foreign exchange trading, is the reason for the continued improvement on the features on the company’s various online platforms.

Molodkina said the company, which is present in over 150 countries, has also came out with its forex guidebook, which is accessible through the firm’s website, www.fbs.com, to help educate more people about forex trading through a step-by-step course. (PNA)

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chael Ricafort said the RRR cut for big banks is expected to infuse about PHP325 billion into the financial system.

He said the liquidity boost can be used for additional lending by the banks as well as increase the financial institutions’ capacity to purchase government securities (GS), fixed income instruments, and equities, among others.

He said the issuance of the 56-day BSP bill will “help stabilize the exchange rate and overall inflation.”

“The RRR cut is also fulfilling the promise/target (of the BSP) a few months/years ago to bring down the large banks’ RRR to single digit levels by the end of the BSP Governor’s term on June 30, 2023; to better align with the rest of the region mostly at single-digit RRR, as well as to phase out/away from RRR as a major liquidity management tool and further shift/transition to the BSP ODF/TDF (overnight deposit facility/term deposit facility) every Wednesday and BSP securities/bills every Friday as the main liquidity tools under the Interest Rate Corridor (IRC) system since 2016,” he added. (PNA)

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forever leave a mark on the sporting landscape of our country. You will continue to influence generations to overcome boundaries and limitations. On behalf of the entire nation, Congratulations!!! I salute you all for your remarkable performances and outstanding representation of the Philippines in the 12th ASEAN Para Games. You make us proud!,” he added.

Meanwhile, Indonesia has collected 153 golds, 141 silvers and 93 bronzes to capture its third consecutive title.

Thailand, which will host the 2025 edition in Korat, settled for second place with 123 golds, 107 silvers and 92 bronzes, followed by Vietnam (66-56-78) and Malaysia (47-38-35).

The country was represented by around 50 athletes and officials in the grand closing ceremony at the Morodok Techo National Stadium that officially closed the action packed, 11-nation competition.