Shopee Orange Day Sale! Flash Sale, Discounts and FREE Shipping!

Geeks Be Prepared for Shopee Orange Day! Happening this July July 13 to 15, 2018 featuring up to 90% discounts on various products, bumper flash sale, and FREE shipping for 24 hours!

Shopee Orange Day Sale

For the Orange Day campaign, Shopee also launches the Flash 7 on July 13 with seven flash deals! Featuring massive limited-time discounts on premium products such as the Nintendo Switch, Oppo F7, and Smart TVs, the campaign will also include a diverse array of products from various categories like Electronics, Home Appliances, and Mobiles and Gadgets.

Here are seven must-have items up for grabs in Shopee’s Orange Day Sale:

1. Sharp AQUOS 32 Inches LED TV

With Sharp’s AQUOS 32” LE185M LED TV, you can dive right into your favourite movies and TV shows. With advanced image processing, a crisp HD display, and top-notch LED technology, the Sharp AQUOS 32” LED185M LED TV promises an immersive entertainment experience for only P7,699.

2. Nintendo Switch with Gray Joy-Cons 

(Comes with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Game)

The first home gaming console capable of transforming into a portable gaming device, it’s no wonder why the Nintendo Switch is on everybody’s wishlist in 2018. If you’re someone who’s  always out and about, Shopee’s Orange Day Sale is the sign you need to get your hands on a Switch for only P17,999!

3. Toshiba 32 Inches LED HD TV

Upgrade your home entertainment system with the latest Toshiba 32” LED TV and bring your stay-home nights to the next level. With a display able to support viewing angles up to 178 degrees, you won’t miss any of the onscreen action no matter where you sit. Pamper yourself with a supreme entertainment experience for only P7,499 during Shopee’s Orange Day Sale.

4. Oppo F7 (with Free Bluetooth Music Lamp)

Besides the coolest gaming consoles and crystal-clear TVs, Shopee’s Orange Day Sale also features the all-new Oppo F7 for shoppers itching for a new phone. Packing an ultra-HD camera mode and stocked with the latest specs, it is sure to place you at the centre of attention among your friends and family. To sweeten an already awesome deal, buy the Oppo 7 at Shopee’s Orange Day Sale for P17,999 and receive a Bluetooth music lamp for free!

5. JBL Charge 3 Speaker

Discover the all-new wireless JBL Charge 3 you can carry anywhere to savour your favourite tunes. Packing a powerful stereo and a durable build with waterproof fabrics, the JBL Charge 3 delivers a satisfying audio experience in different vibrant colours. Get it now for only P5,999!

6. KitchenAid Food Chopper

Cooking has never been easier with the KitchenAid Food Chopper. For only P2,495, you can now quickly chop or puree ingredients from your favorite recipes. It is convenient for everyday use in the kitchen and will surely be one of your favorite household items.

7. Fujifilm Instax Mini 9 Sakura Special Kit Instant Camera

What makes the Fujifilm Instax Mini 9 Sakura Special Kit Instant Camera special is its close-up lens attachment, which allows you to shoot your subject from up to 35cm away. It also automatically detects the best brightness levels for a shot, making it easier when taking photos in different environments. With its suite of smart functions, the Fujifilm Instax Mini at P3,779 is the perfect weapon for both expert photographers or just casual shooters looking for a versatile polaroid camera.

Orange Day Sale

Aside from a wave of flash deals on July 13, Shopee’s Orange Day celebration from July 13 to 15 promises tons of other attractive promotions, such as two-for-one deals, vouchers offering up to 150 pesos off, and curated category collections featuring up to 90% discounts on items.

For more information about the Orange Day Sale, visit http://shopee.ph/OrangeDayJuly
Download the Shopee app for free on Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

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RCBC Savings Bank Awards Save Up and Fly promo Winners

Lucky winners of RCBC Savings Bank’s (RSB) Save Up and Fly promo will soon fly to their dream travel destinations this 2018! Just by Saving Up, Winners get to enjoy an all-expense paid trip for two to Europe, Hongkong, Malaysia and Singapore Plus Pre-loaded RSB MyWallet Visa Prepaid cards were also given out.

Fifteen (15) Depositors were drawn for the raffle last April 23, 2018. RCBC Savings Bank President and CEO, Rommel Latinazo awarded the winners, together with the head of Retail Banking Group, Mr. Francis Vincent Berdan, and head of Product Sales and Support Division, Mr. Guilberto Benedicto during the awarding ceremony last June 7.

In photo: L-R:  Francis Vincent R. Berdan (RSB Retail Banking Group Head), Arcelie Watiwat and Arlyn Watiwat (Trip to HongKong Winners), Mela Cojuangco (Representative of Trip to Europe Winners), Maria Lourdes Rivera (Trip to Singapore Winner), Rommel S. Latinazo (RSB President and CEO), Jerry Arconado (Representative of Trip to Europe Winners), Maria Vilma U. Garganera (Representative of Trip to Malaysia winners) and Guilberto K. Benedicto (RSB Product Sales and Support Division Head).

The Save Up and Fly Promo was launched in 2017. To earn a raffle entry, an RSB Depositor should at least P5,000-worth of new or additional deposit, depending on the RSB savings and checking account that was opened. Aside from the raffle, clients can also instantly win a brand new Samsung Phone by opening a new Dragon Savings and Dragon All-in-One Checking account and maintain at least Php 250,000 deposit for 10 months.

The winners of the trip for two to Europe are Maria B. Elefante and Tomas Elefante.  HongKong Trip for two winners are Arjay Watiwat and Antonio Watiwat. Andrea Michaela Lanuza and Gerardo Domenico Antonio Lanuza won the trip for two to Malaysia. Maria Lourdes Rivera, Maria Paula Carolyn Rivera and Marie Franze Stefanie Rivera won the trip for two to Singapore. MyWallet Cash cards loaded with P3,000 winners are: Stephen Edgar Durnien and Jelita Durnien; Lilia Tiu, Alicia Velacion and Oliver Velacion, Ranilo Jose Sioson; April Frances Lapuz, Alejandro Udiong and Angelita Udiong, Rosemarie Lirazan; Rosalina Ngo and Anson Ngo; Cesar Pangilinan; Cyric Tan and Maria Cecilia Tan.

RCBC Savings Bank (RSB) is the consumer banking arm of Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) and a member of the Yuchengco Group of Companies (YGC). It is one of the top thrift banks in the country, with over 150 business and lending centers nationwide. Retail financial services include deposit and investment products, as well as auto and housing loans. For more information on RCBC Savings Bank, visit www.rcbcsavingsbank.com.

Guess it is time to save up Geeks!

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Bonus Points for Free Flight with Cebu Pacific GetGo Credit cards

From hassle-free shopping, to convenient bills payment and exclusive access to promos, credit card users certainly enjoy the best offerings. Now, GetGo members can indulge in a lifestyle of luxury and free travel when they apply for their own CEB GetGo Credit Card!

As the Most Rewarding Lifestyle Program, GetGo is again making everyday purchases more satisfying by giving away 8,000 bonus points to newly-approved CEB GetGo Credit Cardholders who apply from January 31 to August 31, 2018.

Interested individuals can sign up via https://bit.ly/2Md1DXx or through other UnionBank channels. Upon approval, all they have to do is to use their credit cards for a single or accumulated retail spend worth P20,000, Register Online at https://unionbankph.com/8kgetgopoints and sign up for the new UnionBank Online mobile app via the Apple Store or Google Play.

With 8,000 bonus GetGo points, you can book thrilling getaways and make priceless memories at any of the country’s most beautiful provinces. You can fly to Bacolod, Cebu, Iloilo, and Tagbilaran to discover unique local culture and architectures. You can even spend a weekend at the beach by scoring the best one-way flight deals to Davao, Suriago, and Dumaguete with your GetGo points. Or if you’re up to fly out of the country, you can use your additional 8,000 points to explore Cebu Pacific’s international destinations.

But wait, there’s more! New CEB GetGo Platinum Credit Cardholders will also receive a unique promo code worth 8,000 GetGo points when they spend another P20,000 worth of single or accumulated purchases using their new credit cards within 65 days from card approval date. They can use this code to get 8,000 points off when booking their flights with GetGo. That’s just P40,000 total spend using CEB GetGo Platinum Credit Card for a total of 16,000 GetGo points!

So, what are you waiting for Geeks? Enjoy your next trip with your own CEB GetGo Credit Card. Promo runs until August 31, 2018.

For more information, visit www.getgo.com.ph. Stay updated on the latest promos by liking GetGoPH’s official pages on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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Shopee Launches "Shopee Celebrity Club" with Top Filipino Celebrities!

Leading e-commerce platform, Shopee launched a first of a kind "Shopee Celebrity Club" collaborating with Top Filipino Celebrities!

Through this, Shopee Users can easily access curated collections of products by their favorite celebrities including Shopee Brand Ambassador Anne Curtis, Avel Bacudio, Matteo Guidicelli, Vice Ganda, Kris Aquino and more! To mark this momentous occasion, Shopee will be opening up Celebrity Stores from July 4 to 7 with exclusive deals and discounts! As a special treat, Shopee in collaboration with Grab Express, will also offer same-day delivery to all celebrity stores for FREE!

Jane Lim, Director of Shopee Philippines, said, “Our users form the core of all our strategies, and the launch of Shopee Celebrity Club represents our commitment to always find new ways to reach out to and engage them. We know Filipinos adore their homegrown celebrities, and we began to notice a rising demand for their products. Hence, we decided to introduce a dedicated in-app space featuring a variety of celebrity brands to allow shoppers to easily access products sold by their favourite celebrities. We are proud to be the first e-commerce to officially launch such an initiative in the Philippines and look forward to even more exciting celebrity collaborations to come.”

Celebrities featured in the debut of Shopee Celebrity Club include:

• BLK Cosmetics by Anne Curtis
• Vice Cosmetics by Vice Ganda
• Kris X Ever Bilena for Kris Aquino
• K Every Day Beauty by Korina Sanchez
• KSparks Beauty Cosmetics by Karel Marquez
• ABS-CBN Publishing from their own books by Charo Santos, Alex Gonzaga, Ramon Bautista, Richard Poon and Maricar Reyes.

To take things up the notch, is the introduction of new apparel Avel x Matteo by Filipino designer Avel Bacudio and actor Matteo Guidicelli. The denim brand will be exclusively available on Shopee from July 4.

“We are so thrilled to debut Avel x Matteo, a collection of limited edition ripped jeans exclusively on Shopee. Our goal was to make designer jeans accessible to a broader market. We are able to do that with our partnership with Shopee. It enables us to reach a wide network of customers  in the Philippines,” said Avel Bacudio.

There will be other activities and campaigns presented in collaboration with these celebrities, including giveaways and celebrity appearances on Shopee’s Facebook live sessions. Stay tuned on Shopee’s Facebook page for a one-on-one Facebook live session with Korina Sanchez, Matteo Guidicelli and Enchong Dee for more details on their products. 

Don’t miss the chance to shop from your favorite celebrities on Shopee. For more information, visit https://shopee.ph/ShopeeCelebrityClub or Download the Shopee app for free on Apple App Store or Google Play Store. 

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SJ Cam Updates its Action Camera Line Up with SJ8 Pro, SJ8 Plus and SJ8 Air

SJCAM updates their line up of action camera with SJ8 Pro, SJ8 Plus and SJ8 Air through LuckyHR Tech.

SJ8 Pro features a Sony IMX 377 at 12MP with 7G aspherical lens with 170-degree wide angle for full high resolution coverage. Sports a 2.33 inch Dual Screen Ultra-HD Display 377ppi. Powered by Ambarella H22 processor. Video recording up to 4K 60fps with Noise Cancellation and Electronic Image Stabilization as well as Time Lapse and SlowMo Mode. For Direct Connection, USB Type-C is employed for charging and data transfer. 2.4GHz / 5GHz transmission with WiFi Distance of 10m. Supports MicroSD up to 128GB. Carries a detachable 1200mAh Battery. Waterproof for up to 30 meters.

For SJ8 Plus, it comes with 12MP Sony IMX117 Sensor, also with 7G aspherical lens with 170-degree wide angle powered by Novatek NT96683 SOC. Comes with same Ultra-HD Dual Screen Display as well as 2.5Ghz/5GHz WiFi and USB-Type C connection. Up to 4K 30fps for video recording. Storage is also via MicroSD up to 128GB. Same detachable 1200mAh battery as well as Water and dust resistant.

On a budget? Then SJ8 Air is for you with its 12MP Panasonic MN3411PA Sensor that is also powered with same Novatek NT966683 SOC. Full HD Video resolution with 30fps. Same WiFi range and USB-Type C. Also IP68 Water and Dust Resistant with 2.33 IPS Touch Screen Display. Nearly has similar features of higher SJ models for budget price.

Price for SJ8 Air 4,999, SJ8 Plus 9,989, and SJ8 Pro for 15,999 Philippine Pesos. It is available via Lazada Philippines and Shopee with official store catered by LuckyHR Tech. Look here:

SJ8 Pro

SJ8 Plus

SJ8 Air

SJ8 Air Specs
Chipset: Novatek NT96658
Sensor: Panasonic MN34112PA
Sensor Resolution: 14.24 Mega Pixels
Front Screen: No
Main Screen: 2.33″ IPS Touch Screen
Lens: 7 G
FOV (Field of View): 160°
Aperture: F 2.6
Focal Length: 3.1 mm
Video Resolutions:
1296P:1728X1296 30fps
1080P:1920X1080 30fps
720P: 1280X720 30fps
VGA :640×480 240fps
Video Format
MP4 (H264)
Photo Resolutions :
14M（4320×3240 4:3）
12M (4032X3024 4:3)
10M（3648×2736 4:3）
8M（3264×2448 4:3）
5M（2595×1944 4:3）
3M（2048×1536 4:3）
2MHD (1920X1080 16:9)
Image Format: JPEG
WIFI: 2.4 G
Gyro Stabilization: No
EIS: No
Digital Zoom: No
Battery Capacity: 1200mA Detachable Battery
Battery Duration (Approx.)
130 Minutes for 1080P Video When Wi-Fi off and Screen Closed
Weight: 80 g

SJ8 Plus Specs
Chipset: Novatek NT96683
Sensor: SONY IMX117
Sensor Resolution: 12 Mega Pixels
Front Screen: 0.96″ OLED
Main Screen: 2.33″ IPS Touch Screen
Lens: 7G( 2 Aspheric Lens Included)
FOV (Field of View): 170°
Aperture: F 2.8
Focal Length: 2.8 mm
Video Resolutions:
4K :(3840×2160) 30fps
2.7K:(2720X1520) 60fps
1080P:(1920×1080) 120fps
720P:(1280×720) 240fps
Video Format: MP4 (H264/H265)
Photo Resolutions:
12M (4000×3000 4:3)
10M（3648×2736 4:3)
8M 16:9 (3840×2160 16:9)
8M 4:3（3264×2448 4:3）
5M（2595×1944 4:3）
3M（2048×1536 4:3）
2MHD (1920X1080 16:9)
Image Format: JPEG/RAW
WIFI: 2.4 G/5 G (802.11 a/b/g/n)
Gyro Stabilization: Yes (Inner Three-Axis Gyroscope)
EIS: Yes
Digital Zoom: Yes
Battery Capacity: 1200mA Detachable Battery
Battery Duration (Approx.)
100 Minutes for 4K@30fps Video When Wi-Fi off and Screen Closed
Weight: 85 g

SJ8 Pro Specs:
Chipset: Ambarella H22 S85
Sensor: SONY IMX377
Sensor Resolution: 12 Mega Pixels
Front Screen: 0.96″ OLED
Main Screen: 2.33″ IPS Touch Screen
Lens: 7G( 2 Aspheric Lens Included)
FOV (Field of View): 170°
Aperture: F 2.8
Focal Length: 2.8 mm
Video Resolutions:
4K:(3840×2160)25/30/50/60fps
1440P:(1920×1440) 25/30/50/60fps
1080P:(1920×1080) 24/25/30/50/60/120fps
720P:(1280×720) 240fps
Video Format:
MP4 (H264/H265)
Photo Resolutions
12MP (4000×3000 4:3)
10M（3648×2736 4:3)
8M 16:9 (3840×2160 16:9)
8M 4:3（3264×2448 4:3）
5M（2595×1944 4:3）
3M（2048×1536 4:3）
2MHD (1920X1080 16:9)
Image Format: JPEG/RAW
WIFI: 2.4 G/5 G (802.11 a/b/g/n)
Gyro Stabilization: Yes （Inner Six-Axis Gyroscope）
EIS: Yes
Digital Zoom: Yes
Battery Capacity: 1200mA Detachable Battery
Battery Duration (Approx.)
100 Minutes for 4K@30fps Video When Wi-Fi off and Screen Closed
Weight
85 g


System
windows 7，8X or Above /OS X® 10.8 or Above

Storage supported
micro SD—32GB, 64GB and 128GB

Mode
Video, Video Lapse, Slow Rec, Still, Photo Lapse, Burst Mode, Video+Photo Mode, Car Mode, FPV Mode

Additional Settings and Options
Language / WIFI / Format / Auto Power off / Screensaver /Keypad Tone / Brightness / Color Temperature /External Microphone / Date Time / Gimbal Control / Frequency / Default Setting /UI / Version

Language
English / Français / Deutsch / Español / Italiano / Portugues /
简体中文 / 日本語 / 繁體中文 / Pусский / 한국어 / Slovenský /
Polski / Česky / Magyar / Dansk / Nederlands / Türk / ไทย

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Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 4GB 64GB Variant Now Official Philippines

Asus officially announced the availability of 4GB/64GB Zenfone Max Pro M1!

Zenfone Max Pro M1 is gaming smartphone offering featuring 6 inch Full HD+ Full View Display for entertainment grade Visuals.

Under the hood is a Snapdragon 636 processor thats optimized for performance and battery efficiency. Finally we get a 4GB and 64GB internal storage thats perfect for serious gamers. Not enough? Then make use of its dedicated microsd card slot for more storage.

This variant has upgraded camera with 16MP + 5MP Rear Camera and 8MP Front Camera. This should give you higher resolution outputs whether stills or 4K video recording.

Complimenting its stunning visuals, the Zenfone Max Pro M1 has great audio as it is equipped with NXT Amp and 5-magnet speakers. Completing a immersive visual and sound experience.

Lastly, it carries a massive a 5000mAh battery that supports Flash Charging. Surely you have the best smartphone that can last long and can cope up with your gaming needs.

It is now official and up for preorder via asus concept stores and retailers. SRP is 13,995 Pesos. For preorder, it will be bundled with JBL Speakers, Clear Case and In Game Credits. Preorder is from July 1 - July 22, 2018.

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Belkin Next Generation Accessories for New Generation of iPhones

Belkin launches Next Generation Accessories for new generation of iPhones - iPhone 8, 8+, and X.

Belkin Next Generation Accessories for Next Generation iPhones

Get added protection for your new iPhone with new Belkin TrueClear Pro 2.0 Overlay. Keep your screen scratch l-free and provide additional protection from bumps ans drops. Better safe than pay to fix a cracked screen right? It is easy, no fuss as application is done by a trained professional using the proprietary Belkin applicator machine.

After you get your iPhone protected, surely enough you will need to charge it soon. For that you may want to look at new the Belkin Wireless Charging Pad for iPhone 8, 8+, and X. No Cables, just lay your phone onto the charging pad, no need to remove your phone case.

There is also the Belkin MIXIT DuraTek beats most lightning cable-related problems such as fraying and breakage with its double-braided nylon reinforced with Kevlar that can withstand bends and common stresses fitting for its  it is Apple MFi Certification.

Belkin TrueClear Pro 2.0 Overlay (starts at Php1,090), Belkin Wireless Charging Pad (starts at Php1,690), and Belkin MIXIT DuraTek (starts at Php 1,690) are now available in select Power Mac Center stores nationwide.

Availability and Price

“For as long as Filipinos rely on their iPhones for work, Power Mac Center (PMC) and our premium partners like Belkin will keep finding ways to bring technology that improves lives and keeps us connected to things important to us,” said Power Mac Center Marketing Director Joey Alvarez.

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Microsoft: 5 Areas where AI Is Building A Better, Brighter Future For Asia

Across Asia, a hotly-debated topic amongst business leaders, government policymakers, academics and industry experts is the potential impact that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will have on society.

Understandably, some have a cautious view when it comes to AI development and sometimes painting a grim, dystopic future where large swathes of the population are rendered jobless, access to AI is not evenly distributed amongst citizens as well as privacy and civil liberties are increasingly under threat from AI’s insatiable need for data.

There is no denying that AI will present a new set of societal challenges that will need to be navigated thoughtfully and carefully and, in particular, it will be critical for all organizations to build trust in AI as to their customers and stakeholders.

However, these concerns should not overshadow the enormous potential that AI offers society.

Microsoft list Five key Areas where AI has created remarkable developments and improvements in Asia.

1.Accessibility
Asia-Pacific is currently home to 690 million people with disabilities. AI can help people with vision, hearing, cognitive, learning, and mobility disabilities perform daily tasks more independently, lead a richer, more productive life and participate more fully in society.

Seeing AI app turns the visual world into an audible experience for the low vision community.

For example, Seeing AI is a free app that leverages AI capabilities to identify a broad range of visual cues - including faces, emotions and handwriting. That data is then converted into audio descriptions for the visually-impaired. This enables the 285 million people in the world with low vision to better navigate their day, making the visual world more accessible.

 2.Agriculture
Today, Asia is the world’s most populous region with more than 4.5 billion inhabitants, approximately 60% of the global population, and this number is forecasted to grow to over 5 billion by 2030. This will put incredible strain on the region’s already-challenged food supply chains unless farmers can find new ways to keep up with demand, such as leveraging AI and analytics to greatly improve their yields.

In India, Microsoft has partnered with a non-profit organization, International Crop Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), to develop an AI Sowing App that sends advisories to farmers on the optimal date to sow their crops, based on weather conditions, soil, and other indicators.

The solution predicts the optimal sowing period by using AI to analyze 30 years of historic climate data and calculate the adequacy of rainfall and soil moisture using real-time data and weather forecasting models. In addition, the program does not require farmers to incur capital expenditure, such as installing sensors in their fields, making this optimal for emerging markets.

Microsoft and ICRISAT - Bringing Artificial Intelligence to agriculture to boost crop yield

3. Climate Change

One of the most pressing challenges of the 21st century is the Changing Climate, and how it threatens human health, infrastructure, and natural systems. A leading cause of climate change is Carbon Emissions.

Microsoft is embracing the responsibility to operate sustainably and reduce the environmental impact of its business. One of the ways it doe this is by enlisting AI's help to manage the operations and infrastructure of our data centers. As a result, less electricity is needed to fuel data centers’ computing and cooling requirements. In fact, cloud services are 93% more energy efficient and up to 98% more carbon efficient than traditional enterprise data centers.

AI technologies are also being applied beyond the data center to improve the energy efficiency of entire buildings. In Singapore, approximately one-third of the nation’s electricity is consumed by buildings. JTC, a government agency responsible for the developing the nation’s industrial infrastructure, is taking a proactive approach to address this voracious demand for electricity by centralizing its operations on the Microsoft Cloud to monitor, analyze and optimize its buildings. Using sensor data and AI-driven analytics, JTC can now identify and rectify faults before breakdowns occur through a predictive model, resulting in a 15 percent drop in energy cost avoidance.

 JTC is modeling what it means to make buildings more energy-efficient and sustainable

4. Education

Education is one of the building blocks for creating a better future, and AI is being leveraged to enhance the education experience for students and improve outcomes in schools.

With the help of AI, more students can complete their education and graduate as employable new workers who will help grow the future economy.

In Andhra Pradesh, a state in southern India, Microsoft is partnering with the Indian government to launch a new app that predicts which students are most likely to drop out of school. Powered by machine learning, AI capabilities, and the cloud, this solution processes complex data sets that include enrollment information, student performance, gender and socio-economic demographics, school infrastructure, and teacher skills, to look for predictive patterns.


This enables administrators and educators to intervene early and target the most at-risk students with programs and counseling to prevent dropouts. The app is already being used successfully by more than 10,000 schools in Andhra Pradesh, covering more than five million students in 2017.

5. Healthcare

Lastly, AI technology has the potential to assist healthcare providers in their quest to tackle some of the most prevalent diseases we face today, as well as improve the quality of life for Asia’s growing population.

In India, Microsoft is collaborating with one of the largest health organizations in the country, Apollo Hospitals, to develop an AI-focused network aimed at tackling cardiovascular disease, which contributes to nearly one-third of deaths worldwide. In India alone, nearly three million heart attacks happen annually, and it is estimated that 30 million Indians suffer from coronary disease.

By bringing together Microsoft’s AI expertise and Apollo Hospitals’ experience and knowledge in the field of cardiology, this partnership aims to develop new machine learning models to predict patient risk for heart diseases and assists doctors with treatment plans.

Apollo Hospitals India: AI predicts heart diseases

These are just some of the amazing benefits that AI is bringing to society according to Microsoft, though it’s clear that it is still in stage of development. The story of AI is still unfolding, and future chapters will be supported by positive, impactful anecdotes. After all, with AI, we are not just amplifying human ingenuity, but the qualities that make us human: Our caring. Our curiosity. Our collective desire to create a better tomorrow.

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Philippine ROG Captital 2nd Year Anniversary

Geeks! 2 Years Ago, The #CapitalOfTheRepublic was established at SM Cyberzone SM Megamall marking ASUS Republic Of Gamers commitment to Filipino citizens.

Today, The Capital is now a home to many gamers in the country where they can check the latest gaming machines and peripherals. To reward all nationwide citizen's unwavering support, The Republic will be raffling off 15 chances to win 50% OFF select DREAM ROG MACHINEs on June 28, 2018.

Additionally, all buyers between June 25-30th, 2018 will have a chance to win 1 of 2 Limited Edition ROGxRYZEN Jackets.

#ROGCapitalTurns2 #ThisIsTheRepublic #RepublicOfGamers

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MET brings League of Legends to Globe PPGL 2018 Season 2

The Second Season of the Globe Philippine Pro Gaming League 2018 is here and Nation's Biggest Multi-platform eSports League gets more exciting as MET, Asia’s leading esports event organizer, is adding League of Legends to the mix of game titles. The Search is on for the Best Filipino League of Legends Teams!

Teams will compete over two (2) Online Qualifiers with the top two teams from each qualifier advancing to the National Qualifiers.
Mineski-League of Legends and TNC-League of Legends, the respective champion and 1st runner-up teams from the final split of the Garena Pro Gaming Series are already seeded in the National Qualifiers. Barcy Esports and ArkAngel have successfully qualified for the main events after topping the Promotionals.

Aspiring Pro teams will be vying for the PHP 300,000 Prize Pool. Sponsored by Bacchus Energy Drink.

1st Place (Upper Bracket Winner): PHP 100,000

2nd Place (Lower Bracket Winner): PHP 70,000

3rd place: PHP 40,000

4th Place: PHP 30,000

5th-6th Place: PHP 20,000

7th-8th Place: PHP 10,000

The Globe PPGL 2018 Season 2 League of Legends tournament is set on June 13, 2018 to June 16, 2018 to kick off with the 1st Registration for the Online Qualifiers. All interested League of Legends players and teams who believe they have what it takes to challenge the best teams in the country are welcome to compete. 2nd Registration is dated on June 27 -30. 1st Online Qualifiers will happen on June 22-24 while 2nd Online Qualifiers is on July 6-8, 2018.

The Overall Champion of the Globe PPGL 2018 Season 2 League of Legends tournament will earn the right to fight against the best teams in Southeast Asia. The Globe Conquerors Manila 2018, which is set to take place at the Mall of Asia Arena, will serve as the SEA qualifier for the 2018 League of Legends World Championship.

So Gamer Geeks? Get your Teams ready and join the fun!

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ESGS 2018 partners with PLDT and Smart

Gear up Geeks as the Philippines’ biggest gaming convention - the upcoming Esports and Gaming Summit 2018, slated on October 26 to 28, 2018 at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City.

Brought to you by eSports events organizer Gariath Concepts in partnership with leading digital services providers PLDT Inc. and Smart Communications (Smart) to bring another epic experience for Filipino gamers and fans.

PLDT Home Fibr and Smart will make a return as Co-Presenters of ESGS, in line with their push to provide the ultimate
gaming experience for all Filipino eSports fans and enthusiasts - through their lag-free broadband connection at home and via fast LTE connection on the go. Since 2013, both PLDT Home Fibr and Smart have been supporting the event, always dishing out exciting experiences and exclusive treats for customers.

Excited? Then might want to avail the Early Bird Promos.

There's no increase in prices for ticket this year and will remain at P210 per day which is why it is a good reason to return and experience ESGS once again.

As a special treat for gamers, ESGS 2018, has also launched two special Early Bird promos:

1. Super Early Bird Promo from June 1 to July 31, with tickets at only PHP 150 per day
2. Early Bird Promo from August 1 to September 30, with tickets at only PHP 180 per day

ESGS 2018 tickets will be available starting on June 1 at all SM Ticket outlets nationwide. Tickets are also available for
online purchase at https://smtickets.com/events/view/6772.

Stay tuned for more exciting announcements for the much anticipated ESGS 2018! Visit www.esgs.ph and
follow www.facebook.com/ESGSPhilippines for more information.

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Successful 5th Year for Taiwan Excellence 2018 in the Philippines

Taiwan Excellence concluded on a high note showcasing smart technology for smart living for Filipinos at the first-ever Taiwan Excellence Day in SMX Aura Convention Center in Taguig on June 15 to 16!

The event held an assortment of Taiwan Excellence Products from House Goods, Sports and Leisure, and ICT and Gaming. From Bikes to Scooters, Health Products,IP cameras, Smartphones, Computer Hardware, Network and among others.

Household brands presented were Tuma, EMS, Oprog, Tatung, XTGL. Arofly, Departure, Johnson, KMC, Kymco, PX, Saekoo, Tern for Sports and Leaisure. As for ICT and Gaming - ADATA, ASUS, Aver, BENQ, D-Link, Edi, Gigabyte, INWIN, KINGMAX, PaperShoot, Thermaltake and Transcend.

Officials from Taipei Economic Cultural Office and Taiwan Trade Center opened the trade show with a ceremonial toast. They were join in by Philippine counterparts and representative from their brand partners.

Asus Philippines represented by Head of Marketing, Anvey Factora participated in showing their line of products from Notebooks, Laptops, to smartphones for which they emphasized devices should be fully utilized by Filipinos. Therefore Asus presented one of their latest Smartphone - Zenfone Max Pro M1, 6 inch Full View Smartphone with Snapdragon 636 14mn Processor matched 5000mAh Battery that can cater to needs of Filipinos for limitless gaming and days of usage on a single charge.

Zenfone Max Pro M1

Mr Joson Li, President for Atop discussed they solutions for smart living with their smart car parking and transport solutions. Gigabyte through their Product Trainer - Mary Grace Martinez has introduce their Aorus Gaming series for which they would like to attract gamers and modders to use their new gaming hardware from motherboards and peripherals.

Filipino consumers were also welcome to check out and try these new smart technology for smart living. To liven up the event, musical performances from Yeng Constatino and Billy Crawford wowed the crowd. Happy Hour Raffle where visitors won folding bikes, smartphones and other great prizes!

The 5th Year for Taiwan Excellence is a success with great partnership and products that aims to make life easier with smart technology and solutions. We can't wait for next year on what innovative products they will feature next! See you Next Year!

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