ASUS’ I am ProArtist Global Campaign

Asus invites content creators to submit original digital images or film clips for I Am ProArtist Campaign to win prizes like color-accurate ProArt displays and powerful Asus mini PCs and laptops!

ASUS’ I am ProArtist campaign, a worldwide contest that invites content creators to submit their best original 2D or 3D digital artwork or film clip for a chance to win ASUS ProArt products. Prizes include ProArt Display PA32UC, PA27AC, PA24AC, ProArt Station PA90, ProArt StudioBook Pro 17, and Mini PC PB60G.

The contest begins runs globally until September 30, 2019. Full details of the campaign is available at the website > https://www.asus-campaign.com/iamproartist

Inspiration can ignite at any time and content creators just need a trusted, professional platform that matches the way they work and gives them the power to realize their creative vision. Keeping this in mind, Asus ProArt platform is built to remove creative barriers and deliver the immense performance professionals need to support the creative process and bring their creativity to life.

With ProArt brand promise, Asus believe everyone can be a ProArtist - about being proud of individuality, persistent in seeking perfection and strong-spirited in chosen fields of excellence. To celebrate the wellspring of creativity empowered by ProArt, ASUS want content creators of all abilities to produce an original artwork and share its story with I am ProArtist campaign.

Enter the I Am ProArtist global challenge
All adults aged 18 or more are eligible to participate in the competition, and is permitted to submit one entry in each of the three activity categories – True Color, Pixel Perfection and Mighty Mini. The fundamental design requirements of each activity category are as follows:

• True Color (2D graphic design): Submit an original 2D picture or design in JPEG or PNG format. The resolution should be 2560 x 1440, and the maximum acceptable file size is 5MB.
• Pixel Perfection (film production): Submit an original film clip in MP4 format. The maximum acceptable running time 20 seconds, and the maximum acceptable file size is 50MB.
• Mighty Mini (3D design): Submit an original 3D-design work in JPEG or PNG format. The resolution should be 2560 x 1440, and the maximum acceptable file size is 5MB.

Entrants must also include a story with each submission. This story should summarize the background or design inspiration behind the original creation.

One winner for each activity category will be chosen based on votes ‘likes’ from the public and creativity assessment by ASUS, with each aspect carrying 50%. Public votes are important, so entrants are encouraged to share their entry on social media – using the hashtag #IamProArtist.  There will also be Lucky draw.

ASUS ProArt products can be purchased from physical and online stores. Please check the table below for the suggested retail prices:

Product	SRP
ProArt PA32UC Monitor	PHP 139,000.00
ProArt PA27AC Monitor	PHP 53,600.00
ProArt PA24AC Monitor	PHP 30,000.00

Pricing may differ for ASUS MiniPC configurations as well as for PA90 and PB60G. Do check with the ASUS for Business Page or contact ASUS Commercial Sales Team below.

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JBL Launches Follow The Pulse Campaign

JBL Store announced their new #FollowThePulse Campaign!

The JBL GIANT PULSE 3 will go around different malls nationwide. Follow the Giant Pulse 3 and experience a sound you can see. Take photos with the giant Pulse 3 and get freebies and discount vouchers when you visit the JBL Store.

Get your creative juice flowing because JBL Store will be also giving away a JBL Pulse 3. Just take a Creative Photo with the JBL Pulse Inflatable just follow the mechanics below and don’t forget to tag us, Facebook (@jblstore) and Instagram (@jblstoreph).

Mechanics: 
1. Go to our JBL GIANT PULSE 3
BGC High Street (Sept 29-Oct 7)
2. Take a selfie/ photo with the JBL GIANT PULSE 3
3. Go to https://jblstore.com.ph/pages/jbl-follow-the-pulse
4. Fill-up the registration form with your name, email, complete address, contact number and upload your selfie/ photo here https://woobox.com/2ivzae

There would be 1 winner of JBL Pulse 3. Winner will be selected via e-raffle draw on February 1, 2019 in the presence of a DTI Representative

Don’t forget to share your photo in your Facebook and Instagram accounts as well and tag @jblstore! Make sure your post is Public so your entry will be seen and valid.
Complete mechanics here > https://jblstore.com.ph/pages/jbl-follow-the-pulse
Contest link: http://bit.ly/followthepulse

Stay tuned via their Website Page > https://jblstore.com.ph/pages/jbl-follow-the-pulse or their social media page > www.facebook.com/jblstore

Up Coming Legs: 

•UP Town Center

•SM CDO Downtown Premiere (CDO)

•Ayala Centrio Mall (CDO)

•SM Lanang (Davao)

•Ayala Abreeza (Davao)

•SM City Cebu (Cebu)

•Ayala Center (Cebu)

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IP Converge Data Services, Inc. #DiscoverDigital 2018 Game Changing Nature of Productivity Applications

Local cloud services pioneer IPC (IP Converge Data Services, Inc.) opened its digital transformation seminar series this year with an insightful discourse on how productivity applications are changing the workplace for the better.

IPC Director for Marketing and Digital Innovation Niño Valmonte encourages business reps to find new and better ways to improve office productivity.

Dubbed as ‘Business over Beers,’ the first of IPC’s #DiscoverDigital series for 2018 was recently held at ASPACE Greenbelt, Makati. The event gathered more than 40 business representatives -- whose core competencies range from Information Technology, Media, Finance, General Trade, and Professional Services to discuss how cloud-based solutions like Google Maps, Google Chrome and Chrome devices, and G Suite can help boost office productivity, communication and collaboration.

Google works far more than just its search engine and email feature. Google Maps, for instance, aids in brand awareness and market research. It helps increase the business’ visibility online by managing its search ranking, as well as present data, locate mobile teams in real-time, and see how visitors use the maps’ functionalities.

Google Chrome provides organizations with advanced tools for a fast and secure web browsing experience, while its Chrome devices are managed and configured in the cloud and can take different forms -- from a conventional laptop, to a small box that plugs into any modern monitor, to a tiny device that plugs directly into an HDMI port on a screen. On the other hand, G Suite is a set of intelligent apps that can help employees share and work on documents at the same time, input data and create presentations, as well as interact with other employees.

Niño Valmonte, IPC’s Director for Marketing & Digital Innovation emphasized that “In the spirit of game changing, we came up with this live sitcom-type demo to show clients that, just like veering away from the usual events with product-centric slide presentations, there is a different and better way of getting work done faster, smarter, and easier. Optimum workplace productivity and operational efficiency is possible through Google’s G Suite, Maps API and various Chrome devices.”

With this activity, IPC invited businesses for a collaboration to use applications from Google Cloud, and see how these can improve the business.

IPC’s #DiscoverDigital campaign is composed of various activities that share the latest innovations, trends, and best practices that are shaping the world of business IT. These are addressed to empower Filipino enterprises and organizations, whether large or SMEs to keep ahead with the digital changes of the times.

To register for IPC’s #DiscoverDigital events, visit http://www.ipc.ph/discoverdigital and follow IPC on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

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Microsoft Celebrates International Women’s Month with #MakeWhatsNext Campaign

To celebrate the International Women’s Month, Microsoft launched the #MakeWhatsNext campaign that aims to encourage young women to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).

“We want to change the way young women view STEM by letting them envision how technology, science, engineering can be tools used to solve global challenges; how their interests today could turn into a job of the future. We’re inviting girls to explore their passions further and gain insights from LinkedIn on how to make their dream job a reality. To make it happen, we are introducing all girls, including those from underserved communities, to female role models from different industries as well as hands-on, purpose-driven experiences where STEM concepts are linked to real-life situations,” said Dr. Daiana Beitler, Philanthropies Director, Microsoft Asia.

DigiGirlz 2018

In the Philippines, Microsoft gathered over 200 female learners from various schools for DigiGirlz 2018 -- an initiative to inspire young women to pursue careers in the field of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM).

“The Philippines is one of the most gender equal countries in the world and is in fact the only Asian country in the top ten of the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap report in 2017. With DigiGirlz, Microsoft seeks not just to further improve gender equality in the country, but also to empower women to do and achieve more with technology,” said Hans Bayaborda, Managing Director, Microsoft Philippines.

The program seeks to Increase Awareness, Influence and Empower. Increase awareness about what we, together with our partners, are doing to reduce the gender gap in STEM. Influence audience to believe that STEM can lead to exciting and meaningful career paths, by enabling them to tackle big challenges impacting people and the world. Empower audience with resources to learn about computer science and STEM career paths.

Making Herstory
The 200 female learners in attendance had the chance to hear the stories of prominent female figures in various fields at the Asia Pacific College. Among the invited speakers were Deputy Speaker of the House of Representative Sharon Garin and Isabel Sieh, founder of Girls Will Code.

DS Sharon Garin enlightened and inspired young girls as she shared her experiences working in a male-dominated environment. She reminded the students to be brave, to talk louder, study harder and never let gender become a barrier in achieving more. “Education is the key to make women free,” she said.

Isabel Sieh

Isabel Sieh, at 15 years old is considered as the youngest programmer of the country, and is already proficient in Java, C++ and is starting out Python. She shared the story of how she founded her company at 11 and how her love for coding opened the door for more young girls to break the barrier and pursuit a career in STEM. Her company, Girls Will Code, is one that encourages young women to code, while debunking most of the myths surrounding the field.

Women from Microsoft also shared their own personal stories of empowerment. Microsoft Philippines’ OCP director Eileen Ong encouraged more girls to not be bound by gender stereotypes and pursue a career in STEM. Clarissa Segismundo, Microsoft Education Programs Lead, shared the value of taking risks, of the difference between learning-it-all and knowing-it all, and of the importance of finding your purpose.

The plenary also covered the importance of inclusion and diversity; how technology is making waves to equalize people with disability. The message? DigiGirlz of today who will become the women of tech tomorrow, will carry the torch to invent something that will eventually benefit the world.

Hour of Code

In addition to the plenary, the young women were invited to envision their careers, acquire new skills, and see the jobs of tomorrow related to STEM through coding sessions, soft skill workshops, and interactive demos on AI, Coding, and HoloLens. They experienced hands on coding by doing Minecraft’s Hour of Code with most learners finishing the coding session in less than hour!

“The stereotype that only men can excel in the tech and engineering industries is wrong. In this digital age, the future career opportunities will be in STEM, and we have a responsibility to encourage and support young women to follow this path. By choosing a career in STEM, young women and men will achieve their true potential and help change the world.” said Wendy Johnstone, Microsoft General Manager, Marketing and Operations. 

To learn more about #MakeWhatsNext, visit http://www.makewhatsnext.com/. To find out more about Microsoft Philanthropies’ initiatives in the Philippines, visit https://news.microsoft.com/apac/tag/microsoft-philanthropies/.

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ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) "Your Winning Formula" Worldwide Campaign 2018

Manila, Philippines, February 6, 2018 — ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today launched Your Winning Formula, a worldwide campaign to celebrate a decade of ROG engineering excellence paired with a competition to showcase the best of ROG Maximus Formula — the industry-leading ATX gaming motherboard series that’s loaded with cutting-edge features.

ROG owners and fans are invited to express how they adore their Maximus Formula motherboard, or how keen they are to own one, with the chance to Win Great Prizes.

The campaign competition is live today, at https://rog.asus.com/microsite/motherboard/Your-Winning-Formula, and ready to accept entries from Maximus Formula owners and fans all over the world. To participate, entrants must take a photo or video of their real-world Maximus Formula motherboard or build, or get creative to envision a fantasy rig based around the latest-generation Maximus X Formula Z370 motherboard. Each entry has a shot at winning a stack of exciting giveaways, from lucky-draw spot prizes to packages that provide the foundations needed to turn a dream gaming rig into a realty.

Your Winning Formula: A showcase of gaming realities and fantasies that’s open to all
ROG exists to exceed the expectations of gamers, enthusiasts and modders around the globe. We listen to and act on user feedback, allowing us to lead the industry with products like Maximus Formula — a motherboard series that has continually broken boundaries, and encapsulates the spirit of ROG. That’s why we’re hosting the Your Winning Formula campaign: we want to know why existing customers chose a Maximus Formula motherboard, or why enthusiasts are considering making Maximus X Formula the starting point for their next showcase rig.

Competition Details: 
The Your Winning Formula campaign competition is open to anyone, anywhere in the world, and runs from February 6, 2018 to March 5, 2018 inclusive.

Ways To Join:
1. ROG Maximus Formula owners
Participants are ask to write their name and Formula motherboard Generation* on a Sticky Note and apply it to your build or board then take a photo or video of their current Maximus Formula motherboard or build, then post it on their Social Media accounts - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or YouTube — or all four — with the hashtag #ROGWinningFormula. Any Maximus Formula motherboard generation is acceptable for this entry route. Then, entrants should submit their media file via the Gleam widget on the campaign website. Tell ASUS ROG more about your Formula story, watch the Formula-evolution video, and rack up as many points as you can!

2. ROG Maximus X Formula Fantasies
Those who don’t currently own a Maximus Formula motherboard can enter by creating a fantasy rig based on the newest Maximus X Formula. This could be a simple component wish list, a drawing, photo montage or animation. Should be posted to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or YouTube — or all four — with the hashtag #ROGWinningFormula, and also submitted via the Gleam widget on the campaign website. Tell them more about your dream rig, watch the Formula-evolution video, and rack up as many points as you can!

Online Vote, Winners, Runners-up, Prize packages and Lucky Draw
An Online Vote will be held to decide the winner and two runners-up in each entrance class, with 70% weighting to the ROG team and 30% to votes from fans visiting the campaign website. The final tally will be announcement on March 14, 2018. Winners will be contacted by email.

World-class gaming gear is up for grabs that includes a Maximus X Formula motherboard, and ROG Strix GeForce® GTX 1070 and Strix GeForce GTX 1070 Ti graphics cards. There are also loads of ROG peripherals and a host of Aura-capable gear or ROG partner kit to be won.

In addition to the prize packages for being a winner or a runner-up, those who secure the most visitor votes on the campaign website will also have the chance to win prizes. The creator of the real-world Maximus Formula build or Maximus X Formula fantasy rig that scores one of the top-three highest scores in this distinct ballot, based 100% on fan votes, will walk away with a prize package loaded with components provided by a selection of ROG hardware partners, including BitFenix, Cooler Master, FSP, GeIL, G.SKILL, In Win, Essencore, Lian Li, Phanteks, TEAMGROUP, Thermaltake and ZADAK.

They will also conduct a lucky draw with spot prizes that include the ROG Scabbard extra-large mouse mat, ROG Gladius II mouse, ROG Addressable LED Strip, and various gaming accessories.

Full Competition Details and Rules are available > https://rog.asus.com/microsite/motherboard/Your-Winning-Formula.

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Taiwan Excellence: Excellent Lifestyles in the Philippines

The Taiwan Government through Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), Bureau of Foreign Trade (BOFT), R.O.C. Taiwan, and implemented by Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) had launched the Taiwan Excellence Campaign. This campaign set to distinguished Taiwanese Own Brand Manufacturing (OBM) companies and their products and services certified with seal of excellence symbolizing innovation and high caliber value and quality.

As part of the MOEA 5 year Image Enhancement Plan in the 1980’s to develop Taiwan local industries to be globally competitive, the Taiwan Excellence award was established in 1992.

Taiwanese brands and their wares from all industry - Consumer and Enterprise, IT, Fashion, Culture and the Arts, Sports, Education, Transportation, and among others are scrutinized by international panel of judges on criteria of design, quality, marketing, research and development. After scores have been tallied and have been carefully evaluated, a selection of 30 winners of which 10 serves as Gold Awardees and the rest are Finalist and Silver Awardees will carry the Taiwan Excellence Seal and will be recognized with highest distinctions.

In the Philippines, the campaign has been launched in number of events and roadshows to help Filipinos recognize these excellent and award winning brands and products. The campaign is now on full swing with a slogan of "Excellent Lifestyles" bringing the latest Taiwanese Products in ICT, Transportation and Leisure, Home and Living, Living Appliance and Health Care as endorsed by Filipino celebrity Iya Villania Arellano.

With ICT, Taiwan has been a forefront in development in personal computing, smartphones, storage, network devices and other devices. A strong R&D, branding and comprehensive supply chain have helped built the foundations for thriving companies. Notable names like Acer, Asus, MSI, Gigabyte, Genius for PC market and HTC serves as household name in smartphone industry. For Network, familiar brands D-Link and Edimax come to mind. Silicon Power, ADATA, Apacer and PQi makes up its strong storage portfolio. The Best and Innovative Technological products that has made its way to the Philippines.

Taiwan is the 9th largest export and 3rd largest import partner with our country as well as 7th largest foreign investor. With the campaign, this should strengthen our ties more as well as improve bilateral and economic relations.

Taiwan Excellence will showcase 56 top quality brands - 175 different products. Organized events, Promotions and other activities awaits. For more details visit their facebook page www.facebook.com/TaiwanExcellence.ph or  www.taiwanexcellence.com.tw/ph.

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