2nd Game of Drones Takes Flight at Circulo Verde!

Country's biggest and only drone competition took off once again for its second run this year last May 26, 2017.

High-flying Teams came together at Bike Playground at Circulo Verde, city's newest entertainment and lifestyle destination as well as haven for extreme sports and adventures.

Game of Drones 2nd flight provide a venue where First-Person View (FPV) Pilos and drone enthusiast an opportunity to show off their flying skills with Time-Trial, Rotorcross and Drone Photography Contest.

For Time Trial, a spec/open class category, the winner who will successfully fly their drone on the 300-meter track for one lap within the shortest time will get to take home a cash prize of P30,000. 

Rotocross, a spec class game, participants that will be grouped into batches of four wave to fly their drones through a marked course. The winner will receive P20,000 plus Premium Items from Sponsors!

Drone Photography contest where aerial drone photos is taken within the Circulo Verde vicinity. Top Ten Entries where shown at the venue for judging, winner took home 5,000 Pesos Cash.

On the ground, there were food stalls to keep the players and audience hydrated and filled up. Sponsors' booths also provide other activities to which audience enjoy like Ninja Academy Recital and Drone Tutorials with Propel Micro Drones.

It was intense flying action for drone hobbyist,enthusiast and even for novice racers getting their drones through the track, against obstacles, battling for supremacy of the skies. There was one 7-year old player who participated and surprisingly finished 3 laps for Time-Trials. Cool! In the end, Jerico Taleon brought home both Championship awards from Time Trial and Rotocross categories.

Guess that a wrap for another successful year for Game of Drones! Till Next Battle for Supremacy of the Skies!

For more information and videos visit > Game of Drones FB Page.

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UniPin Online Game Voucher Enters Philippine Market

Indonesian most biggest and favored in gaming scene, UniPin Online Game Voucher enters Philippine Market.

Ashadi Ang, CEO UniPin and Eric M. Redulfin, Chairman TNC Philippines Holdings Inc.

Tremendous growth has been seen in the SEA region for eSports and so high time for UniPin to enter Philippines for expansion and tapping most active gamers in the region as well as in the world.

To facilitate this, they also partnered with SM Cyberzone to organize eSports competitions across the country. They also partnered with TNC  Philippine Holdings Inc. as one of their distributors for UniPin Online Game Voucher for the Philippines' Gaming Market.

Mr Ashadi Ang, the CEO of UniPin, said ”There are numerous questions as to why we chose the Philippines as our first milestone to enter the Southeast Asian countries". With Philippines’  population of more than 100 million people coupled with the percentages of residents possessing  bank accounts at 14% - 16%, according to the research conducted by BSP survey (The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas), position Philippines to be the ideal platform to launch UniPin due to many similarities in terms of market trends and gamers characteristics between the Philippines and Indonesia.

Mobile Games

"A vision, a dream to merge the gamers experiences in Southeast Asian countries, eventhough sounds impossible, but with our experiences, commitments and high dedication, we are optimistic to make our dream come true " concurs Mr Ashadi Ang . "A big dream starts with a leap of faith and the courage to act, and we start this leap with the Philippines. We forsee that UniPin will merge and connect both the Philippines’ gamers’ experiences with the Indonesian’s gamers community and together bring forth the gamers’ community in both countries to a higher level."

PC Games

“Currently UniPin partners with more than 300 game publishers worldwide and has a total of 10,000 game titles. This enables us to serve 30 million gaming communities which is in line with our slogan ‘’One for All, All for One,” as announced by the CEO of UniPin with much enthusiasm and confidence at the Press Conference delivered on the 15th of May 2018  in Manila.

With its vast game titles, UniPin is committed to create the greatest online gaming community in the Southeast Asia region, by first embarking  with the Philippines, through its international-class flagship and favourite products such as Mobile Legends Bang Bang, Player Unknown Battleground (PUBG), Dota 2, League of Legends, Battlenet Club, Nexon Karma Koin, and many more games to come.

In its starting debut for  the Philippines, UniPin will collaborate with SM Cyberzone by hosting a nationwide eSports tournaments  starting in June 2018. The winners of such tournaments will then be flown to Jakarta to compete in UniPin’s  eSports Cup for the Southeast Asia, which will take place sometime in October 2018.

To support its presence in the Philippines, UniPin also cooperates  with other Philippines local companies to provide a comprehensive payment channels such as 7-Eleven, Globe, Smart, Dragon Pay, TNC cybercafé, SM Dept / supermarket, Bayad Center, Axiapedia, Globe G-Cash & BPI Bank, and many other payment channels.

For more details please go to their website at www.unipin.com / Facebook Page.

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Get Steam Credits with ASUS ROG PC Squad Goals Promo

Looking to upgrade your outdated rig? Go ahead and upgrade with the World’s No.1 Gaming Brand, Republic of Gamers and get FREE Steam credits!

To avail of the FREE Steam credits, user should purchase these select Powered by ASUS / ROG gaming bundles:

	Set 1	Set 2	Set 3
Motherboard	ROG Strix Z370-E	ROG Strix B360-H Gaming	TUF H310-PLUS Gaming
Graphics Card	ROG Strix 1080Ti	ROG Strix 1070Ti	ROG Strix 1050Ti
Monitor	ROG Swift PG27VQ	ROG PG258Q	ROG Strix XG258Q
Steam Credit Value	3000 PHP	2000 PHP	1000 PHP

The PC Squad Goals Promo will run from the 15th of May until the 30th of June 2018.

Promo Mechanics
Purchases must be made as a set and bought at the following stores: Complink, Davao Futurebright Enterprises, EASY PC, Gaisano Interpace Computers, JDM Techno Computer Center, Octagon Computer Superstore, PC Configure, PC Express, PCHub, PC Quickbuys, and PC Worx.

A photo of the customer’s proof of purchase and as well as the serial numbers are needed to claim the Steam credits using this site: https://woobox.com/6n3wtk.

Freebies are up for grabs as well by going to the PUBG SEA Championship in SM North EDSA Skydome on 09-10 June 2018 or by posting a selfie while in front of the monitor and submitting the URL of the post here: https://woobox.com/hgfx5h. A valid ID is a must when redeeming the freebies.

Promo is open to all customers residing in the Philippines.

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Max Your Summer with Asus Zenfone Max Series!

Get through your summer escapades with Asus Battery Kings with their Zenfone Max Series! 

Ready to help you maximize the last few days of the summer season. Whether it’s just spending the time at home with your favorite shows or off to cool time at the beach  and taking breathtaking photographs – there is a ZenFone Max made for you! Moreover, with outstanding battery life, each Max will keep you powered throughout the long summer days and nights!

Choose your Battery King with Zenfone Max Plus, Max Lite and Max M1.

Wide Entertainment Class Visuals with Max Plus

The first Battery King to made grand entrance this, the ZenFone Max Plus M1 sports a 4,130mAh battery that will last for days. On top of this, there is an 5.7 inch 18:9 full view FHD+ display housed in a slim and elegant premium metal body protected with 2.5D-curved glass. With Max Plus, you’re sure to enjoy an immersive viewing experience of your favorite shows, all day and every day! And so if you’re the type who would rather #MaxYourSummer indoors and in the comfort of your beloved characters up until the very last second, get the ZenFone Max Plus now!

Be a Game Changer with Zenfone 4 Max Lite

Fuel your passion with the second Battery King for Game Changers, the ZenFone 4 Max Lite is the more pocket-friendly Max that comes with 5.2 inch HD IPS Display. Features a Snapdragon Processor which should able to handle your basic social media and games. Powered with a 4,100mAh battery, with ZenFone Max Lite as your daily driver, you won’t have to worry about low battery on days and activities you absolutely need your phone to be alive and kicking. Without a doubt, with this very special Battery King, you can go on adventures of all kinds of sizes to #MaxYourSummer out!

Max your Photography with Max M1

The most recently launched battery king, the ZenFone Max M1, is dubbed to be the Battery King for Photography. This incredibly compact sized of a Max is not only running on 4,100 mAh battery that should give ypu enough juice for photowalking around with its 13MP+8MP dual cameras, best for capturing any scene in-frame. It has higher resolution 13MP selfie camera with Spotlight LED flash and with the help of the SelfieMaster™ technology, your selfies are sure to look flawless! Sports a 5.5 inch HD IPS Display powered by Snapdragon 430. So #MaxYourSummer now with the ZenFone Max M1 and take great photos to last the season forever.

ZenFone Max Battery Kings are available nationwide! You can get the ZenFone Max Plus M1 just for PHP 11,995.00 or for 0% 6 months on Home Credit, to enjoy the best of an immersive view. You can also fulfill all kinds of passions with ZenFone 4 Max Lite for just PHP 7,995.00. For your daily photography needs, the ZenFone Max M1 is just for the affordable price of PHP 8,995.00!

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Learn Photography with Asus Philippines "The PixelMaster Master Class"

Zenfan Geeks! Into Photography? Then this is your chance to learn from the Masters! as Asus Philippines will be holding “THE PIXELMASTER MASTER CLASS” 9 Months. 8 Masters. 1 Passion featuring Asus PixelMasters, different celebrated photographers who are highly skilled in their fields, such as portraiture, travel, and street as well as use of Zenfone for photography.

Francis Garcia, ASUS Philippines Product Marketer for Smartphones shares: “The PixelMaster Master Class is designed as an intimate session, where per month, a PixelMaster will work closely with their students, acting not only as their instructors but also as their mentors.” He added, “this way, the classes move beyond a formal setup,  to a more personal approach, which is essential in developing one’s artistry.”

The PixelMaster Master Class aspires to hone the mobile photography skills of ZenFone users interested in the craft. With that said, ASUS Philippines has been working closely with its PixelMasters to create curriculums and lesson plans that will ensure not only the best experience but also the best environment for learning.

Well-loved Mr. Ricky Ladia, generalist photographer extraordinaire, happily took part in the cause together with long-time co-PixelMasters, Ms. Arlene Donaire, who is versed in Travel Photography, Mr. Jasper Tejano, a master of what can be called cool and calm street and urban photography, and Ms. Dail Deri, who also joins Mr. Ladia in the ranks of generalist photography.

Photo Credit to Hanz Esmeralda

Of course, included in the ranks of photography legends and PixelMasters are Mr. Nicco Valenzuela, whose passion for landscape photography is like no other, Mr. Ken Go, a great practitioner of portraiture, as well as, Mr. Jay Ermitaño, who has taken mostly emotionally-packed street photos throughout his career. The last, but not least, to join the team is wedding and events photographer and filmmaker, Mr. Emir Kahn Bautista, who discovered a mobile photography experience like no other in using the ZenFone 4 in the previous year.

Pixel Master Courses

Only Fifteen (15) registered and selected ASUS ZenFone users from ZenFone 4, ZenFone 5 and ZenFone Max (M1) series enrolled in any of the PixelMaster Master Classes. No Registration Fee required to join the classes. They will be able to enjoy the following:

1. A 2-week mobile photography crash course led by a PixelMaster. This will happen every 1st weekend of the month and 3rd weekend of the month. In case the PixelMaster won't be available on the said weekends, mentees will be informed prior to classes for any adjustments to the schedule.

2. Application of learnings through photo walks and assignments given by the PixelMaster. The PixelMaster, can also ask their mentees to attend their photo seminars and photo walks outside the program to further enhance their skills.

3. A Certificate of Achievement at the end of month-long classes, given that the mentee has attended the 2-week classes and was able to submit all requirements needed to finish the program.

So What you waiting for Geeks? Check Out www.asuspixelmasterclass.com for more information and registration.

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Flurry Push: The Power of Push Notifications

May 16, 2018 – Singapore, Flurry from Oath has unveiled Flurry Push - a free offering from the new Flurry Marketing Suite that enables app developers to send targeted messages to re-engage and retain users across Android and iOS. With Flurry Push, mobile developers can leverage the power of push notifications, one of the most popular forms of engagement, to effectively grow their business and drive revenue.

“We’ve heard consistently from our developers that messaging is one of the most powerful tools for boosting user engagement,” said David Berger, VP - Engineering at Oath. “With Flurry Push, we’re putting free messaging front-and-center to empower developers to take charge of their app business and address the recurring challenge of long-term engagement.”

With Flurry Push, Developers have Three types of Push Notification Campaigns: 

• Promotional: Schedule one-time, daily, weekly, or as-it-happens push notifications to drive engagement with new features, events, contests or other app content.
• New User Retention: Convert new users who have recently installed the app to active users and increase overall retention. 
• Event Driven: Re-engage and convert users following a specific event or behavior within the app. 

Push notifications are sent to app users when an app is running in the background and not in use, making it easy for developers to target users at critical moments when there has been a lapse in engagement.

Brands including Yahoo Finance and Pacer Health have been testing Flurry Push, and so far, they’ve seen powerful results.

“Push notifications are a critical component of our retention strategy, but historically, we’ve had to build the feature into our app or partner with third-party messaging vendors,” said Michael Caldwell, Co-Founder of Pacer Health, Inc. “Flurry Push has made it incredibly easy to re-engage users from directly within the Flurry marketing suite for free, and so far, we’ve seen powerful results.”

Pacer Health has been leveraging Flurry Push to promote online competition registrations through its iOS app, Pacer Pedometer, and so far, the company has seen 15% growth.

Key Features of Flurry Push:

• Actionable Analytics: Analyze app KPIs and push notification campaigns through one single platform.
• Triggered Push Notifications: Automatically send push notifications to users based on app-install time, event triggers or other audience attributes.
• Powerful Segmentation: Target users by geographic, demographic, behavioral and technographic attributes, including activity or inactivity, install date, device model, app version or specific event combinations. Save commonly-used user segments for quick set-up.

Flurry Push is live in the Flurry Analytics Marketing Suite. Mobile developers can access Flurry Push today at www.flurry.com.

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Asus Zenfone 4 Selfie Lite gets Special Edition More Power Selfie

Asus Zenfone 4 Selfie Lite gets Special Edition. The budget selfie master smartphone gets better with a new Special Edition.

Comes in solid metal built assure you that it wont break under pressure as well as housing a 5.5 inch  HD IPS Display for large visuals.

Asus Zenfone 4 Selfie Lite Special Edition is upgraded to Snapdragon 430 that boost its processing and gaming capabilities with Adreno 505. Memory is now at 3GB and Internal Storage at 32GB. With this internal setup, it now capable of running more intensive apps and multitasking including games.

Camera and connectivity stays the same. 13MP for both rear and front camera supported with LED Flash. Features popular camera modes - Portrait, Super Resolution and Pro Mode. Has all the necessary connectivity with WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and 4G LTE. This is Dual Sim handset. Fingerprint sensor is present for personalized secuirty. Other than that, comes with Gyroscope, Accellerometer, E-Compass, Light and Proximity Sensors.

Carries a 3000mAh Battery which should last you of hours of moderate usage.

So what you think? For budget Selfie Smartphone, it gets better and is right on the money.

Asus Zenfone Selfie Lite Special Edition will be a Lazada Exclusive! Priced at 7,695 Pesos! Look here:

Asus Zenfone Selfie Lite Special Edition

ASUS ZenFone Selfie Lite Special Edition Specs:
Android 7.0 Nougat
5.5" 1280 x 720 HD IPS Display
1.4Ghz Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 Octa-Core Processor
3GB RAM
32GB Internal Storage
Expandable via MicroSD for up to 128GB
13MP Rear Camera
With LED Flash
13MP Front Camera
Dual SIM Dual Standby
2G / 3G / 4G Cat4
WIFI 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.1
GPS
Fingerprint sensor
3000mAh

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Asus Zenfone Max Pro (M1) Now Available Price Specs Philippines

Look what we have here... Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 appears!

Update! It is Now on Pre-Order Starts on June 8 but seems it is already up with Lazada! Price starts at 9,995! Official Availability is on June 25, 2018! Get to win a free trip to Europe for Pre-Ordering! Click banner for Pre-Order Page...

Pre-Order Page

CHECK OUT > First Impressions of Zenfone Max Pro M1


Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 was first announced in India and is set to be the next Battery King!

Comes in Meteor Silver and Deepsea Black that houses a 6 inch 18:9 Full HD+ IPS Display with 2.5D Curved Glass.

Powering the device is Midrange level Snapdragon 636 with Adreno GPU 509 which can also be found on latest generation Zenfone 5. Memory and Storage is listed at 3GB and 32GB eMCP 5.1. Has dedicated microSD card slot which makes it open for storage expandability.

Asus Zenfones are know to be photography-centric and so Zenfone Max Pro M1 is also highly capable with 13MP primary rear camera + 5MP secondary for depth sensing for making use of portrait mode. Front camera is said to be either 8MP. Definitely will give you high resolution captures for quality and detail.

Well if you want a pure android experience then you are in luck! Zenfone Max Pro M1 runs on Pure Android™ 8.1 Oreo™.

To compliment its stunning visuals, Audio on this smartphone has been enhanced with powerful NXP smart amplifier and five-magnet loudspeakers.

Has complete set of connectivity features which includes WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS as well as ultra fast 4G LTE for data on the go. Features a MicroUSB port and dedicated 3.5mm audio jack. This is a Dual Sim Dual Standby Handset with dedicated sim slots.

Finally, Battery as it trumps its competition with 5000mAh that supports fast charging. With newer and efficient processor and pure android, i am sure you get more battery life or to say "limitless gaming" and therefore Zenfone Max Pro gets the Battery King title.

Spotted via Asus Philippines Website....
See Product Page Here > Asus ZenFone Max Pro

Update! It is Now on Pre-Order starting June 8, 2018 but it is up on Lazada's website (see Banner)! Price starts at 9,995! Official Availability is on June 25, 2018! Get to win a Free Trip to Europe for Pre-Ordering!

Pre-Order Page

ZenFone Max Pro (M1) ZB602KL Specs:
Pure Android™ 8.1 Oreo™
Upgradeable to Android P and Q.
6 inch Full HD+ (2160 by 1080) 18:9 Full View IPS Display
Front 2.5D curved glass display
Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 636 Mobile Platform with 14nm, 64-bit Octa-core Processor
Adreno™ 509
LPDDR4X 3GB
eMCP 5.1 32GB Internal storage
Expandable via dedicated MicroSD card supports up to 2TB
Google Drive 100GB free space (1 year)

13MP PDAF F/2.0 Main Rear Camera
LED flash
5MP Second Rear Camera
For depth sensing - Portrait mode
8MP Front Camera
Up to 26mm equivalent focal length in 35mm film camera
85° field of view
Softlight LED flash
Face Recognition unlock
Video Recording
4K UHD (3840 by 2160) video recording for main rear camera
1080p FHD video recording at 30 / 60 fps
720p HD video recording at 30 fps

Dual SIM Dual Standby
4G LTE Cat5 / HSPA+ / 3G / 2G
WLAN 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz
Bluetooth 5.0, HID
GPS, AGPS, GLO, BDS
NFC (market dependent)
MicroUSB port
Sensor
Rear fingerprint sensor, Accelerator, Gyroscope, E-Compass, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor

Audio:
5-magnet loudspeaker
Audio Output
PMIC internal NXP smart amplifier
Microphone
Dual microphones with ASUS Noise Reduction Technology
FM Receiver
FM radio
3.5mm audio jack

Battery
5000mAh capacity with Fast charging (0-100% in 2 hours 42 minutes)
Quoted:
Up to 35 days of 4G standby
Up to 42 hours of 3G talk time
Up to 12 hours of gaming
Up to 20 hours of YouTube playback
Up to 28 hours Wi-Fi web browsing
Power Adapter
Output: 5V 2A 10W
Dimensions:159mm (6.25 inches)76mm x (2.99 inches) x 8.45mm (0.33 inches)
Weight: 180 grams (6.34 ounces)
Color: Meteor Silver, Deepsea Black

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Brave New World - Artificial Intelligence Impact on Work and Jobs

Brave New World – How AI Will Impact Work and Jobs

There’s no doubt that the advent of broadly-available Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers businesses the prospect of increased productivity and accelerated innovation, whilst also enabling society to help solve some of its toughest - and most persistent – challenges: disease, famine, climate control and natural disasters.

AI is already delivering tangible economic benefits for many organisations across Asia Pacific. For example, leading global container shipping company OOCL reports that applying AI to their business is already saving them $10m annually, whilst Apollo Hospitals in India are using AI to help predict heart disease amongst its patients.

While the benefits of Artificial Intelligence are undeniable, AI is a disrupter, especially when it comes to the displacement of jobs. The ramifications of AI on the workforce is a regular topic of discussion among CEOs and government leaders across Asia Pacific.

That said, it is also pertinent to examine the far-reaching implication that AI brings to the workforce. Will the social disruptions that AI can potentially create ultimately overshadow its benefits?

The Evolution of Jobs in the AI-Shaped Future
To put things in perspective: large-scale disruption is a challenge with every industrial revolution. Technology will always have profound implications on the creation, elimination, or evolution of jobs. For example, just a few years ago, it was common for offices to have a pool of typists. Clearly, this role is no longer relevant in today’s modern office, thanks to the proliferation of personal computing. The advent of AI will reshape jobs in a similar way.

Microsoft recently partnered with the leading technology advisory firm IDC to assess the digital transformation landscape across the region. Titled “Unlocking the Economic Impact of Digital Transformation in Asia Pacific”, the study surveyed 1,560 business and IT leaders from 15 Asia Pacific economies[i]. It showed that 85% of jobs in Asia Pacific will be transformed in the next three years. (See chart below)

Diving deeper into the results, the respondents said that over 50% of jobs will be redeployed to a new position and/or retrained and upskilled for digital transformation. What’s interesting is that the Study shows that 26% of jobs will be newly created roles from digital transformation, which will offset the 27% of jobs that will he outsourced or automated. In other words, the overall workforce effect will be broadly neutral.

These are clear indications that how businesses organize work, how people find employment and the skills people need to prepare for the workforce are changing dramatically. These changes are likely to accelerate in the decade ahead.

As AI continues to transform the nature of work, education, skills, and training will have to transform as well in order to ensure that people are prepared for the jobs of the future and businesses have access to the talent they need to succeed. And as traditional models of employment transform, there will be a need to modernize legal frameworks to recognize new ways of working, provide adequate worker protections, and maintain social safety nets.

Building a Better Future Together

The recently published, ‘The Future Computed, Artificial Intelligence and its Role in Society’, makes sense of this AI conundrum as it offers three conclusions on AI and the impact on work and jobs:.

Photo of a stack of books entitled "The Future Computed"

(You can download the book here for free today).

First, the organizations and countries that will fare best in the AI race will be early adopters. The reason is straightforward: AI will be useful wherever intelligence is needed and it helps us to be more productive in nearly every field of human endeavor, which can lead to economic growth. Put simply, new jobs and economic progress will favor those that embrace the technology, not those that resist it.

Second, while AI will help improve daily life in many ways and help solve big societal problems, its important to remain critical when examining the issues that it can bring. Beyond AI deployment, what’s equally important is to prepare society and the workforce for the impending changes that AI will catalyze by addressing the need for strong ethical principles, the evolution of laws, the importance of training for new skills, and even labor market reforms. These aspects must all come together in order to make the most of this new technology.

Third, to fully realize the benefits of AI, and to minimize the negative outcomes, technology companies, private and public organizations need to come together with a sense of shared responsibility -- AI must be democratized.

The AI building blocks that Microsoft is developing today, such as computer vision, speech, and knowledge recognition, should be made available to all so that they can create their own AI-based solutions. AI should not be controlled by just a few organizations. The AI future should be built by everyone with a vision on how AI can benefit economies and societies as well as how we can tackle AI issues and their implications.

The future of AI can burn brightly or dimly. Disruption is a norm, and the ability to adapt to disruptions is what defines all of us. And to adapt to the fast-approaching, rapidly evolving AI future, all parties – from workers to enterprises to governments - will need to spend more time listening to each other, collaborate and constantly learn new knowledge and skills.

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Moments to Catch GRAD-WAITING with Asus Zenfone 5Q

Before Marching to the Next Chapter



From wefies that shout ‘one last hurrah’ with all your batchmates, to perfectly- instagrammable sceneries from your graduation-gift pre and post travels, you’d need that one smartphone that’s ready to capture these moments leading up to your biggest milestone to date.

Graduation Selfies

Graduation has always been one of the end-goals of any student who has invested much effort for their future. However, remember that the time between where you are now (after all that scholastic rollercoaster ride) and your long-awaited diploma, is a time you can fully enjoy on your own. Don’t waste it just by waiting for the days to pass by! Enjoy and make awesome moments for yourself before you go on with the next big adventure of your life. Here are some things you won’t want to miss out on before your grad hat flies off:

SPENDING ALL THAT TIME WITH YOURSELF

While there have been plenty of times you’ve surely been alone while still in school, this time of your life is the best time to actually spend on yourself and just be you. Watch a movie by yourself, attend some classes you’ve always been interested in, or even go to the outskirts of the metro and just take in the fresh air! And don’t be shy to appreciate yourself doing these things alone – take a selfie!

PRO TIP: You don’t have to use a selfie stick as long as you have a camera with a lens wide enough to catch all the background while keeping you in the frame!

BOND WITH YOUR PROFESSORS          

Before you know it, it’ll just be a few more days before you’re out on your own, and people around the campus will seem less intimidating to approach – even those terror professors and mentors. Go on, invite them to lunches and dinners. These sort of things give you a better understanding of them and present you more humanized versions of them that you can easily turn to in the future. Plus, taking a selfie with them  gives you the right to brag amongst your batchmates!

PRO TIP: Use that beautification technology to look fresh if you’re taking a selfie after a few rounds of drinks and meriment!

 TURNING STRANGERS INTO FRIENDS

Aside from your usual group of friends, there are plenty of other people to meet and a whole lot of scenes to attend. Spend this time to put yourself out there – which is basically what life is all about once you graduate! You never know, you might just meet people who will be very important to you soon enough. Add them up on all of your socials and tag them in that wide wefie you posted, to officially cement your friendship for the long haul.



PRO TIP: Get a phone with an ultra-wide angle front camera, so everyone’s the star in that photo!

TRAVEL AND GET A BIGGER VIEW ON THE WORLD

Before you take on the real world – as what they call life after college – take this time to travel. If not abroad, there’s still plenty of beauty to see locally, right? So pack what you need, get on a bus, and see the country. Traveling often grants you a sense of self; especially when you stand in front of the most breathtaking views.

Don’t forget to take photos too. Take the widest and clearest photos you can, use them as your wallpapers or even print them out for decoration. Later on, you can look back at these photos for a quick get away from times when you just can’t.

PRO TIP: Photos are more jaw-drawping when taken in fullview, so whip out that trusty quad-cam and take as many ultra-wide shots as you want!

These are just some of the things you can choose to do. While they seem too care-free, it’s also in these experiences that you can find the help you might need in the aftermath of the graduation ceremony.       With that said, it’s also equally as important to record these moments for the sake of remembrances. Consequently, it’s essential to find the right tool for all of the on-the-go activities you might want to keep pictures of.

Luckily, you have the new ZenFone 5Q!

Catching all of these moments is easy with the ZenFone 5Q! Dubbed as the Smartphone with World's first globally announced True Quad-Camera System, the ZenFone 5Q has a camera for catching every occasion in their perfection. It’s designed with 20MP selfie and 16MP rear primary shooters, great for taking snaps at any moment. With its secondary 120° wide-angle camera at both front and rear cameras, you’re also sure to catch the whole picture, whether it’s a full wefie or a wide landscape, without a hitch.

 The ZenFone 5Q is available nationwide just for the very affordable price of PHP 16,995.00! You can also avail of this smartphone via Home Credit, with 0% interest for up to 6 months.

For more information on ASUS, the ZenFone 5 Series, and other incredible products from ASUS, tune in to the ASUS Philippines Facebook Page and the ZenTalk Philippines Forum.

Asus Zenfone 5Q Specs

Android Nougat 7.0
6 inch 2K FHD (2160 x 1080) 18:9 IPS Display
2.5D Contoured Glass
64-bit Snapdragon 630
Adreno 508
4GB RAM
32GB Internal Storage
Rear Camera:
Main - 16MP Standard Angle PDAF
120° Wide Angle Camera
Front Camera:
Main - 20MP Sony IMX 376 f/2.0
120° Wide Angle Camera
Expandable via MicroSD
Dual Sim, Dual Standby
4G LTE | HSPA+ | 3G | 2G
WCDMA: Band: 1/5/6/8/19
FDD: Band: 1/2/3/5/7/8/18/19/28
TD: Band: 38/39/41
Wi-Fi 802.11a / b / g / n / ac, 2.4 and 5 GHz
Bluetooth 4.1
GPS, aGPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC
Micro USB
3.5mm Audio Jack
Sensors: Accelerator/E-Compass/Gyroscope/
Proximity sensor/Ambient light sensor/Fingerprint
3300mAH Battery
5V 2A 10 W

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Zenfone 4 Series Goes On Sale! with Asus Graduation Promo!

Just in time for graduation! Zenfone 4 Series gets price cut! with Asus Graduation Promo!

Yes Zenfone 4 Series particularly - Zenfone 4 Selfie Lite, Zenfone 4 Selfie,Zenfone 4 Selfie Pro, Zenfone 4 Max, and Zenfone 4!

A Salute and a special treat for Class of 2018! Asus Offers their Zenfone 4 Series for perfect graduation gift.

Get the Battery King, Zenfone 4 Max with its 5000mAh Battery. Sports a 5.5 inch HD IPS Display powered by Snapdragon 430 Octa-Core Processor coupled with 3GB RAM and 32GB Internal Storage. Packs Dual Rear Camera setup at 13MP + 5MP wide angle and for front camera at 8MP. Now offered for only 8,995 Pesos!

Love taking Selfies? Then Zenfone 4 Selfie Series are for you with Zenfone 4 Selfie Lite, Zenfone 4 Selfie and Zenfone 4 Selfie Pro. Take your Selfies to the Next Level! Get more detailed selfies with high resolution front cameras plus wider view with wide angle lens ( Dual Camera for Selfie Pro and Selfie; Single Camera for Selfie Lite). Zenfone 4 Selfie Pro is down at 15,995; Selfie for 10,995 and Selfie Lite for 6,995 Pesos!

For flagship grade experience, Zenfone 4 base model is for you. Carry a 5.5 inch Full HD IPS Display powered by Snapdragon 660 processor with internal setup of 4GB RAM and 64GB Internal Storage. Packs Dual Rear Camera at 12MP plus 8MP. Just single camera for rear at 8MP. Battery is at 3300mAh. Now only 24,995 Pesos!

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5.5 Shopee Super Sale with Anne Curtis' Surprise Boxes

Anne Curtis Celebrates 5.5 Shopee Super Sale With Exclusive “Surprise Boxes” Worth Up to ₱1,500. Be one of the first 5 shoppers to snag a box containing all of Anne’s best buys at just ₱55.

If there is one thing Shopee Philippines’ first brand ambassador, Anne Curtis, is known for (aside from being a talented actress), it is her personal sense of style. She knows what she likes, and she’s not afraid to show it. This has made her one of the country’s most influential celebrities with a great following from her fans, on top of launching her very own cosmetics line - blk cosmetics.

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“I always make sure to follow a style that I am comfortable with. I like to buy things that I like and believe in. When you style yourself with things you love, you’ll be more confident.” says Anne Curtis.

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Channel your inner-Anne Curtis, as Shopee has a surprises for you! This May 5, keep a lookout for limited edition surprise boxes worth up to ₱1,500 during the 5.5 Shopee Super Sale, specially curated by Anne Curtis herself.

For the upcoming biggest mid-year online sale, 5.5 Shopee Super Sale, four different themed boxes, the Beauty Box, K-Box, Mon Amour Box, and the much anticipated blk cosmetics box from Anne’s very own makeup brand, will be exclusively available on Shopee for ₱500.00 each for just 24 hours on 5 May. What’s more, be one of first 5 buyers of any of the 4 boxes and snag it for just ₱55.00.

Anne’s personal style can now be your own with these one-of-a-kind surprise boxes. To fully enjoy this awesome treat, here are some of Anne’s personal tips:

On Beauty
Throughout the years, Anne has gained a reputation for being one of the country’s most beautiful faces. Her secret? Keeping her beauty style her own. Here are some of her beauty rules in maintaining her youthful and vibrant look:

Be daring - Anne likes to play with bold colors. From red to orange lipsticks, she’s not afraid to decorate her lips with bright colors. It not only shows creativity, it also brightens up your face.

Blend your makeup - To achieve the best makeup look, don’t forget to blend. Blending is one of those skills that every woman should learn as it’s a fundamental part of the makeup application process. Blending makes your makeup more natural-looking and effortlessly flawless.

Always clean your makeup brushes - Always clean your brushes at least once a week to protect your face from dirt and bacteria. This keeps the brushes in top condition to seamlessly apply makeup.

On Korean products
It is not a secret that Anne is fascinated with everything Korean. She has professed her love for Korean dramas and pop culture many times, even asking her fans to recommend her new Korean dramas to watch in her free time. So when it comes to Korean products, Anne gleefully shares that she is also a big fan. Here are Anne’s tips on buying Korean products:

Cute but handy- When getting a Korean item, don’t be distracted by how cute and pretty it is. You should make sure that you would actually use it. There are a lot of Korean products in the market that are cute as well as handy like mini hair straighteners and cleansing brushes.

Korean Snacks are the best - Relive your Korean fantasy and imagine yourself watching a movie with your favorite Korean actor while devouring those tasty Korean snacks. Done imagining? Now go get yourself one!

On Love
Anne likes to surprise her husband with gifts. She says that the secret to a happy relationship is to make sure the other person knows he is loved. Here are some of Anne’s gift-giving tips:

Watches are still the perfect gift - Ensure that your loved ones are never late for success. There’s nothing like a simple, sleek, and stylish watch, a gift perfect for a man who’s always on the go.

Get him ready for anything with a shaving set - A clean and precise shave is an achievement on its own. A shaving set is a thoughtful gift that will help your man achieve an impossibly clean-shaven look.

In addition to these boxes, users can also look forward to a Mega 24-hour Shopping Fiesta on May 5. The 5.5 Shopee Super Sale campaign will feature massive promotions including 55 peso deals, in-app vouchers and surprises, as well as discounts up to 90% off across a wide range of categories.
Check out the 5.5 Shopee Super Sale at https://shopee.ph/m/55shopeesupersale
For more information, visit www.shopee.ph.

Download the Shopee app for free on Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

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#FindingParadise at El Nido with Power Mac Center Ultimate Summer Giveaway

Summer days are made for fun and adventure and luckily for us, the Philippines has many scenic places to discover. This summer, Power Mac Center (PMC) is giving you a chance to explore one of the most beautiful islands in the world ─ El Nido, Palawan! #FindingParadise

The premier Apple partner flew its brand ambassadors ahead to explore the amazing islands of El Nido to show how you can conquer new grounds and make unforgettable memories. Bringing their favorite summer adventure must-haves from Power Mac Center, Iza Calzado, Kaila Estrada, Daniel Matsunaga, Tommy Esguerra, Vanessa Matsunaga, and Ben Wintle were all out in their journey to escape the busy city life and enjoyed the amazing paradise.

You too can take the first step to #FindingParadise by joining Power Mac Center’s Ultimate Summer Giveaway! Simply purchase any of the featured products from participating lifestyle partners Catalyst (waterproof cases), DJI (drones), GoPro (action cameras), LACIE (external hard drives), Marley (wireless headphones), STM (laptop bags), and Thule (travel bags) at Power Mac Center Stores and earn your raffle entries.


“These days, gadgets and accessories are part of our lifestyle. If summer to you means sun on your shoulders, sand in your toes, and the melodious crashing of the waves, then by all means, go ahead. Power Mac Center proves that you can take your favorite stylish tech accessories to any adventure ─ paradise included,” said Power Mac Center Marketing Director Joey Alvarez.

Get those new accessories you’ve been eyeing to complete your summer escapades. Whether it’s a fancy drone for capturing breathtaking sceneries, the latest action camera to record your extreme sports, or perhaps a heavy-duty hard drive to take your work with you on holiday adventure, there’s certainly something Power Mac Center can offer the digital traveller in you. Make sure your beloved iPhone or MacBook is protected from the elements so you can lounge all you want with a good book and some music to keep you company.

Three (3) lucky winners will get free roundtrip tickets for two (2) to El Nido, Palawan via AirSWIFT, plus hotel accommodations in Casa Kalaw at Lio Beach for 3 days and 2 nights. AirSWIFT is the only airline offering flights from Manila to El Nido, whereas Casa Kalaw is nestled within Lio Tourism Estate, the first eco-masterplanned development in the island. It’s indeed the ultimate dream vacation anyone can ask for!

Promo runs from May 1 to 31, 2018. For the full mechanics and contest details, visit Power Mac Center (@powermaccenter) on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or YouTube.
Per DTI-FTEB Permit No. 4168. Series of 2018.

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