Chatri Sityodtong revolutionizing MMA in Asia with expansion of ONE Championship

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The 2016 Samsung Galaxy J5 and J7 has finally arrived!

Looking for a middle range phone that‘s very Filipino and has a strong cellular signal? Look no further as Samsung introduces their new Line of Galaxy J Series.

OLED: Revolutionizing TV technology

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Discovery Partners Asia's Online Film Hub Viddsee

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Latest Kwentong Jollibee video honors Pinoy dads

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Samsung Galaxy On7 launches in the Philippines, available first on Lazada PH

Be one of the first to own a Samsung Galaxy On7 via LazadaPH. A mid-range smartphone from Samsung perfect for value-seekers exclusively available on LazadaPH. Take selfies, group pics or even selfie with friends(using front cam's wide selfie) w/ its user-friendly camera features and options.

Meet Kim Lato the Mind behind Kimstore!

When buying gadgets online at an affordable price in the Philippines, we all know Kimstore.com. For an online store, its strong following of tech-savvy customers have made Kimstore.com one of the few striving pioneers of e-commerce in the country.

Jollibee 2016 Grand Independence Day Countdown - #PINOYANDPROUD

This year Jollibee decided to celebrate our independence day by throwing a star studded countdown celebration at the Metrotent in Pasig City. With the tagline Pinoy and Proud, the celebration was graced by a lot of well known showbiz personalities.

Indulge in next-level surround sound with LG Wi-Fi portable speakers

Get an eargasm with LG's latest LG Wi-Fi portable speakers. Three(3) LG Portable Wifi Speakers that will let you experience surround sound on-the-go!

Visa-Grab partnership brings frictionless payment to riding public

GrabPH partners with Visa card to offer cashless payments on the go. Now you can use your Visa card to book GrabCar and GrabCar Premium rides and get PHP 50.00 off your ride. No Promo code needed. Yes, whether you have Visa Debit or Visa Credit cards, they should be accepted by the Grab App

Samsung unveils cutting-edge Curved TVs

More than 170 dealers, partners, and stakeholders joined Samsung executives at the City of Dreams last May 25 for an evening of discovery, innovation and entertainment with the so-called “Archipelago:  The 2016 Samsung Curved TV Dealer Launch”.  With this, television technology has once again been elevated with the latest Samsung Curved TVs.

“This launch is a significant step towards our goal of continuing to be the No.1 TV Brand in the Philippines,” President and CEO of Samsung Electronics Philippines Corporation Kevin Lee said. He also thanked the guests for their unwavering support.

The star of the evening was the Samsung Curved SUHD TV boasting its Quantum Dot Technology and High Dynamic Range (HDR), which conventional TVs cannot replicate. The Quantum Dot technology gives viewers life-like color expression with up to 1 billion colors.  HDR gives a wider range of brightness, allowing us to see even the smallest details. The Samsung SUHD Curved TV also features the new Samsung One Remote, an amazing upgrade to the traditional remote control that lets you control every connected device in your TV with just one remote.

Guests were able to check Samsung’s latest products in its experiential area after the program 

“The Samsung Curved SUHD TV merges innovative technology and elegant design to give viewers a TV experience like no other. This is how Samsung redefines the way we view TV,”  Jun Guevara, Head of Product Marketing of Samsung TV, added.

The full line up of Samsung Curved TVs was also showcased during the event. From Curved UHD TVs that have real 4k resolution to Curved Full HD TVs which are more affordable allowing more people to experience this innovation.

Guests were also the first to see the HyperTV, Samsung’s line of TVs with removable stands, front firing speakers that deliver better sound clarity, and All Care Protection that protects the HyperTV from insects, virus, dust, lightning surge, electrical surge and humidity.  The launch also showcased Samsung’s newest next-level audio products, the Curved SoundBar and WAM 360, which ensure balanced and superior sound quality.

Also in attendance were Samsung executives Vice President of Consumer Electronics Jun Filart, Head of TV and Audio Gally Chua, Business Manager for Audio Visual Chris Choi, Head of Trade and Marketing Jupiter Guibone, and Regional Sales Director for TV and Audio Binggoy Mauricio.

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Cutting Edge Radiology In Chinese General Hospital

Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center (CGHMC), one of the oldest and most prestigious healthcare institutions in the Philippines and under the leadership of philanthropist Dr. James G. Dy, revealed its modernization initiative in a MOA signing with Bullseye Solutions, Inc. (BSI) and Samsung Electronics last April 28, 2016.

GrabPH Travels Back in Time with Journey to Grab

Experience what its like travel back in time with Grab Philippines latest promotion! Ride classic and vintage GrabCars and tour around BGC in part of Philippines' Independence Day celebration and Grab's 4th Anniversary!

Johnson Health Tech Commercial Philippines, Inc. for Taiwan Excellence 2016

JOHNSON HEALTH TECH INC., is among the world’s largest and fastest-growing fitness equipment manufacturers and is home to some of the most respected brands in the fitness industry, including:  Matrix, Vision and Horizon.  Our company manufactures a wide assortment of powerful brands of fitness equipment for both commercial and residential use, including treadmills, elliptical trainers, exercise bikes and strength training equipment.  In addition to its manufacturing and distribution strength, JHT is a listed company in the Taiwan Stock Exchange.  It is also the world’s largest specialty fitness retailer with more than 230 retail stores, with 24 wholly-owned subsidiaries, spanning 5 continents and over 60 distributors globally.  JHT’s global management headquarters is based in Taichung, Taiwan, with global product development, marketing and engineering based in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin, USA.

“And here in the Philippines, JHT, or as we prefer to be called JOHNSON HEALTH TECH COMMERCIAL PHILIPPINES, INC. is truly proud to be part of the Taiwan Excellence series of trade shows as it would help companies like ours create brand awareness and increase consumer preference of Taiwanese products and technology, thereby increasing sales and expanding the sales base in the region.  We are very thankful that TAITRA continuously produces these type of trade shows as it serves as the perfect platform for value-added promotion through cross-platform media-links and a series of integrated marketing events that include the trade shows or exhibits, experiental marketing, publicity, advertising, and social media marketing and many more,” says JHT Commercial Philippines, Inc.’s Managing Director, Mr. Katsuya Ito.  He added, “Further, as we plant our roots here in Manila Philippines, we aim to promote the awareness towards a healthier lifestyle through active sports and exercise.  We have a large product line-up that targets each and every individual aiming to live a better and healthier life.”

Come and catch the Taiwan Excellence series of mall trade shows on July 8-10, 2016 at the SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City,  August 19-21 at the Trinoma Mall in Quezon City, and last but not least on October 21-23, 2016 at the Market! Market! in Taguig City.

Be part of our journey as we strive to become the best, largest and happiest fitness company in the world.

For more information, kindly visit www.johnsonfitness.com.

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Acer Receives Seven Red Dot Product Design Awards in 2016

Seven Acer products have received the Red Dot Award:  Product Design 2016, including the ultra-slim Aspire S13 notebook, convertible Aspire R15 notebook with 360-degree versatility, flagship TravelMate P6 series commercial notebooks, modular Revo Build mini PC, compact Veriton N series commercial desktops, curved Acer XR342CK gaming monitor, and full-functioned abTouchPhone touchscreen IP desk phone.

Taiwan Excellence 2016 strengthens brand awareness in the Philippines

The Taiwan government project also known as “Taiwan Excellence” recently held its 3rd year campaign in the Philippines. It was heralded at the Ballroom 2 of Fairmont Hotel in Makati and attended by reputable CEOs, Directors and Board Members both from Taiwan and Philippines. Taiwan continuously reinforces its importance as the Philippines’ trading partner. According to 2015 Philippine Statistics Authority data, Taiwan is the 4th top import country (with 5.2 billion USD imports) and the 9th top export country (with 2.2 billion USD exports) in the world. With this, Taiwan Excellence campaign, which is organized by Bureau of Foreign Trade (BOFT) of Taiwan government and implemented by Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), is again rolling out for the third time in the Philippines to further strengthen trading ties between the two countries.

Taiwan Excellence, the symbol of superiority of products from Taiwan, will have more exciting and more comprehensive activities in 2016. Through experiential activities to be staged throughout the year, TAITRA aims to let Filipino consumers experience how they can enhance their lives and create a truly “Excellent Lifestyle.”

Over the years, Taiwan Excellence activities have brought Filipinos closer to Taiwanese products. These innovative and high quality products have seen greater acceptance in the market and have become an integral part of the Filipino lifestyle – from appliances that provide convenience in managing households, gadgets that complement hectic schedules, and equipment that makes committing to a healthy goal easier.

For this year, Taiwan Excellence will introduce its latest product line-up, all of which capture Taiwan brands’ features that have gained global recognition for their distinct quality and sheer excellence. Some brands include ACER, ASUS, MSI and PX for Information and Communications Technology products; Tatung, Sakura, and Caesar for Household Goods; and Johnson, Pacific and KYMCO for Sports and Leisure products.

“In the past two years, we have witnessed the very strong demand among Filipinos for high quality Taiwan-made products to meet their lifestyle needs. Through the Taiwan Excellence campaign, we hope to bring high quality products that will help Filipinos upgrade their lifestyles. We hope Filipino consumers will be empowered to make educated decisions about their purchases and experience the benefits and superior quality of our products and brands,” said Scott Yang, Deputy Executive Director of TAITRA.

Among the activities slated for 2016 are Taiwan Excellence Experiencing Zones scheduled on June 3 to 5 in SM Megamall, July 8 to 10 in SM Mall of Asia, August 19 to 21 in TriNoma, and October 21 to 23 in Market! Market!. Visit www.taiwanexcellence.ph for more details.

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The best gadgets Dad deserves for Father's Day

What better way is there to greet your dad or husband a Happy Father’s Day other than giving him a usual greeting card or preparing his favorite meal for breakfast? Now that it’s just around the corner, don’t panic because Home Credit’s got it covered for you. From the latest smartphones to the hottest laptops and tablets, and even the newest TV and home theater systems, there is an easy, simple and fast way to purchase these great gifts he will surely enjoy.

PLDT Smart SME Nation puts the focus back on MSMEs

MSMEs—or micro, small, and medium enterprises—are driving the Philippine economy to an interesting direction: inclusive growth.

As of 2013, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) recorded 937,327 businesses falling under the MSME category, which accounts for 99.6 percent of all registered enterprises in the country. The micro segment is the largest segment, with over 800,000 registered entities that provide 2.3 million local jobs and generate 25 percent of the country’s total exports.

These figures highlight a new economic landscape where more and more people—even those with little to no capital or those typically excluded from the job market—generate and gain productive employment. Students, housewives, retirees, and individuals with limited physical abilities can participate in income-generating activities through starting their own micro-enterprises.

“PLDT Smart SME Nation believes in empowering individuals to become modern entrepreneurs,” said Mitch Locsin, PLDT VP and PLDT Smart SME Nation Head. “Entrepreneurship is not only about helping one’s self, but also about contributing to families and communities. Collectively, MSMEs contribute to an economically stronger Philippines.”

Leveling the playing field
Despite the increasing number of Filipino entrepreneurs and their growing economic impact, an overwhelming majority is missing out on profit and expansion opportunities.

“Only one percent of over 900,000 MSMEs have online presence,” noted Locsin. “With the rest of the world quickly moving to a more digital-centric business direction, MSMEs—especially the micro-enterprises—need to catch up, fast.”

A group dedicated to amplifying the business potential of MSMEs, PLDT Smart SME Nation offers the right digital tools to future-ready micro-entrepreneurs. Through a reliable landline and high-speed DSL connection, the SMART BizKit, and an online store powered by Tack This!, a micro-enterprise can reach and serve more customers with lower overhead costs.

“The digital arena is where MSMEs can directly compete with large enterprises,” added Locsin. “That’s why we support our entrepreneurs and help them conquer the digital landscape with our products and services.”

Gearing up for a digital future
Last April 22, 2016, PLDT Smart SME Nation gathered over 1,400 modern Pinoy entrepreneurs at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila for a day filled with revolutionary insights and key learnings from the country’s industry stalwarts. Dubbed TechIsland 3.0, the event is the first SME Nation business convention to be open to the general public.

To help MSME owners embrace a digital future and put their learnings into practice, PLDT and students from Pampanga’s St. Mutien College developed websites for each TechIsland 3.0 attendee. The students developed 30 percent of the websites, and will continue to work with PLDT Smart SME Nation for future projects to benefit MSMEs.

SME Nation also rolled out the TechMobile, a caravan of digital tools and solutions specifically designed for MSMEs, in several key provinces, including Negros and Cavite. Through this initiative, PLDT and Smart’s tech expertise can easily reach entrepreneurs wherever they are in the country.

Locsin added, “By empowering MSMEs to participate in the digital disruption happening in business right now, we also empower them to become active players in the journey towards nation-building through inclusive economic growth.”

To find out how you can become a digitally savvy micro-entrepreneur, visit www.smenation.com.ph.

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Book a Grab and Get Free Coffee this Week!

Need a pick me up to get you through the week?  Passengers of app-based transportation service Grab don’t need to look far to get a cup of joe or a fancy frappuccino.

JBL Acoustical Space – opens Revamped Music Space in SM Megamall

June 4 2016 marks the day that JBL PH reopens the JBL Acoustical Space at the 4th level of SM Megamall. The acoustic space sports a brightly lit space while giving the customers a chance to experience great sounds from JBL and Harman Kardon.

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JBL PH - JBL Acoustical Space in SM Megamall Grand Reopening Launch

Over the weekend, JBL Philippines officially reopens its store in SM Megamall or better known as JBL Acoustical Space. The grand Reopening featured products that are must haves for every music lover and aficionado out there. Aside from it, they also invited lifestyle blogger Camille Co and FHM model/ Bubblegang celeb Kim Domingo.

2016 Blogapalooza Horizons - Charting the Uncharted

For their 5th Year Blogapalooza set their stage at Elements at Eton Centris in Quezon Avenue. With the tag line Charting the Uncharted, its biggest business-to-blogger event in the Philippines, The event featured well known industry speakers on top of the loot bags and goodies for the attendees.

Blogapalooza allowed only a limited number of attendees to join and we were lucky enough to be invited to attend.

The Venue

Being a first time attendee at Blogapalooza, I was excited to attend especially when I found out it was in Elements in Centris Quezon Avenue, The place was very accessible and you don’t need to have too many rides as it’s just along edsa reachable via Bus or MRT. The Inside was very spacious which allows you to move around the booths without bumping to each other.

Interested to know more about the place? Visit their site here: http://eton.com.ph/projects/eton-elements/

The Speakers

Blogapalooza never fails the attendees when it comes to how reputable their guest speakers are on the event we had the privilege to listen to some of the known people when we talk about Blogging, Advertising and Marketing. To name a few of them are Mr. Norman Agatep from Grupo Agatep, Ms. Matec Villanueva of Publicis Manila , Showbiz Personalities Mikael Daez and Erika Padilla They shared their insights about how bloggers can be successful with their blogging careers.

Aside from them, other speakers were Ginger Arboleda of ManilaWorkshops , Lloyd Cadena, Grace Bondad –Nicolas of TAG Media and PR and  Miguel Olfindo of New Media Factory.

The Brands

Various Brands and services were present during the event, Brands and services that are well known in the current market.

Arla is a European brand that sporting the tag line “Let in the goodness”, they make Butter, Milk, Cheese, Yogurt and other dairy products. I tasted their product during the event and I just have to say major brands here in the Philippines found another completion.

Catch the latest update from them by visiting this link: http://www.arla.ph/

Cocio is a Denmark Produced Choco Milk drink that is already available in the market. I’ve personally tried it myself and I have to say the taste is worth the price. You can grab one from any convenient stores near you!

Photo Courtesy of Cocio's Facebook Page. You can visit their Facebook Page here: https://www.facebook.com/CocioPH/



Hotteok King is a Korean rice topping fast food. They sampled their products during the event; You can visit them at the Ground Flr, SM Center Pasig, E Rodriguez JR Ave Cor Dona Julia Vargas Ave Frontera Verda Ortigas Center, Pasig, 1604 Metro Manila.

Other participants during the event were Rappler, World Vision, Vita Coco, Speedy Card PH, Scent Station and alot other more.

There are other brands that participated during Blogapalooza 2016 that we're  not able to take note of. We would suggest to join the next one to have a feel how the fun and informative Blogapalooza is.

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The NBA Finals 2016 By The Numbers

-- Defending Champion Golden State Warriors Set For Finals Rematch with Cleveland Cavaliers --

-- Two-Time Reigning Kia NBA MVP Stephen Curry Attempts to Defend NBA Championship as Four-Time Kia NBA MVP LeBron James Looks to Lead Cavaliers to First NBA Title --

NEW YORK, June 1, 2016 – The Golden State Warriors will meet the Cleveland Cavaliers when The Finals 2016 tips off in a rematch of last year’s championship on Thursday, June 2 at 9 p.m. ET on ABC.  The Warriors are looking to cap their historic 73-win regular season by keeping the Larry O’Brien Trophy in the Bay Area, while the Cavaliers are seeking to avenge their loss in last year’s Finals and bring home the franchise’s first championship.

Overall, The Finals will reach fans live in 215 countries and territories in 49 languages on their televisions, computers, mobile devices and tablets.  Below is a look at The Finals 2016 By The Numbers:

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Golden State Warriors

• 14 – This series marks the 14th time in NBA history that the same teams are meeting in The Finals in consecutive seasons.

• 6 – Cleveland’s LeBron James is set to play in his sixth straight Finals, the first player to do so in 50 years.  The other seven players to accomplish the feat played for the Boston Celtics: Bill Russell (10 straight Finals appearances), Tom Heinsohn (nine), Sam Jones (nine), K.C. Jones (eight), Frank Ramsey (eight), Bob Cousy (seven) and Satch Sanders (six).

• 1,077 – Golden State made an NBA-record 1,077 three-pointers this season, becoming the first team in league history to reach 1,000.

• 5 – Cleveland’s Tyronn Lue can become the fifth head coach over the last 60 years to win a title in his first season, joining Golden State’s Steve Kerr (2015), the Los Angeles Lakers’ Pat Riley (1982) and Paul Westhead (1980), and the Philadelphia Warriors’ George Senesky (1956).

• 8 – Eight players on NBA Finals 2016 rosters have NBA Development League experience (Cleveland: Dahntay Jones, Jordan McRae and Sasha Kaun; Golden State: Festus Ezeli, Shaun Livingston, James Michael McAdoo, Ian Clark and Kevon Looney).

• 2 – Golden State’s Steve Kerr is looking to become the second head coach in NBA history to win titles in each of his first two seasons.  The only coach to do it is John Kundla, who won the 1948 and 1949 titles with the Minneapolis Lakers.

The Finals Spans the Globe

• 9 – Nine international players are on Finals rosters.  The Cavaliers feature Matthew Dellavedova (Australia), Kyrie Irving (Australia), Sasha Kaun (Russia), Timofey Mozgov (Russia) and Tristan Thompson (Canada).  The Warriors feature Leandro Barbosa (Brazil), Andrew Bogut (Australia), Festus Ezeli (Nigeria) and Anderson Varejao (Brazil).

• 1 – Golden State’s Anderson Varejao is the first player ever to play for both NBA finalists in the same season.

The Finals on ABC

• 11 – Mike Breen, the voice of the NBA Finals, will call the event for a record 11th consecutive time, the most by any play-by-play man.

• 10 – Jeff Van Gundy will call his record 10th NBA Finals, the most ever for a Finals TV game analyst.

• 15 – Basketball Hall of Famer and ESPN analyst Hubie Brown will make NBA Finals broadcast history when he calls his 15th Finals (combination of radio and television), the most for any NBA commentator.

NBA Digital

• 11 – NBA TV’s studio analysts have won a combined 11 NBA championships (Shaquille O’Neal: 4; Kenny Smith: 2; Isiah Thomas: 2; Brent Barry: 2; Steve Smith: 1).

• 90 – Live At The Finals, NBA TV’s 90-minute pregame show, will air each game day during The Finals.

• 11.5B – NBA.com and the NBA App achieved all-time traffic records during the 2015-16 regular season and 2016 playoffs, with 11.5 billion video views.

NBA Social Media

• 1B – This season, the NBA became the first professional sports league to surpass one billion social media likes and followers globally across all league, team and player platforms.

• 75M – LeBron James is the most followed NBA player on social media with nearly 75 million followers combined across Facebook (22.5 million), Twitter (31.2 million) and Instagram (21.2 million).

• 42.8B – The NBA set records across social media (Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, Vine, YouTube) this season with a combined 42.4 billion impressions.

• 7M – Last year’s Finals matchup generated more than seven million tweets from fans containing hashtag-triggered emojis.  For The Finals 2016, Twitter will launch the following emojis:

#NBAFinals - Larry O’Brien Trophy
#ALLin216 - Cleveland Cavaliers logo
#DuBNation - Golden State Warriors logo

NBA Cares

1,040 and 1,041– The East Oakland Pride Elementary School and Boys & Girls Clubs of Cleveland at John Adams High School will be the 1,040th and 1,041st places created through NBA Cares where kids and families can live, learn or play in 27 countries and territories.

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PSBank introduced the ATM Lock for PSBank Mobile app PSBank Online

PSBANK introduced a new way of safe-keeping your account with the PSBANK ATM Lock feature. A feature that protects your hard-earned money making it in accessible during the actual card transactions in malls, establishments, where your PSBANK ATM card to be swiped.

Discovery Communications Invests in Premium OTT Sports Platform

Delivering on its promise to superserve fans across all platforms, Discovery Communications today announce an agreement to acquire a minority stake in RugbyPass - a digital content platform that reaches passionate rugby fans across 23 Asian markets with the world's best competitions - live or on demand - from any device.