Happy Plugs ushers in style and function in tech accessories

Technology seems to be non-stop in innovation, almost everyday there are new phones in the market, latest gadgets releasing and so on. Just like technology which is integrated on people's lives, accessories are also gaining waves to inspire with this. It aims to improve more and more, according to individual's distinctive style.

This dynamic innovations also resonates with the fashion industry, which is certainly pushing the boundaries to take the emerging market for tech accessories to greater and trendier heights.

Celebrity Gretchen Ho says “Fashion is a very exciting part of our culture and it’s about time that tech has caught up with style and individuality.” 

Undoubtedly one of the most admired sports personalities of her generation, Gretchen gained prominence during her successful collegiate volleyball career. She has proven her skills beyond the court as she dabbles in hosting television shows and corporate events.

Gretchen, who also runs an inspirational merchandise business and is very much involved in managing her official webpage, relies heavily on her gadgets to manage her schedule and sustain her online presence.

The right combination of style, quality, functionality and price serves as the blueprint for Gretchen in choosing accessories like headphones to match her favorite gizmos. The Filipino-Chinese beauty has had to try on several pairs before finally discovering Happy Plugs, whose accent pieces make a fashion statement for tech-savvy audiences like her.

Happy Plugs, the international fashion and lifestyle brand established in September 2011 with the ambition of transforming essential tech accessories into fashion must-haves, teams up with Power Mac Center for its first ever fashion event collaboration in the Philippines.

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Being the Official Technology Retail Partner of the Philippine Fashion Week, Power Mac Center will present Happy Plugs’ latest collections of headphones, smartphone and tablet cases, setting the pace for accessories at the biggest fashion event happening at SM Aura Premier on June 12-14, 2015. 

For Happy Plugs, color is style and identity, thus coming up with the “What Color Are You Today?”^® concept in creating accessories that convey value as much as aesthetics. Its ability to merge fashion and technology bodes well for Happy Plugs which has garnered a celebrity following, including Gretchen.

An avid runner and a music fan, Gretchen says Happy Plugs has become essential in her workout routine. The Happy Plugs Earbud (Red) headphones is perfect for her as it stays comfortably in her ear to provide optimized sound quality. The In-Ear (Gold Deluxe Edition), on the other hand, fits Gretchen’s sleek and sophisticated personality off court.

Happy Plugs accessories are likewise outfitted to complement the latest collections of two of the country’s most renowned fashion designers.

Arnold Galang believes that fashion has moulded even the digital world and the big challenge for tech brands is to continuously evolve and create accessories that bear an authoritative fashion stamp. He affixes his nod of approval on Happy Plugs’ range of audio accessories.

For Arnold, Happy Plugs not only meets the demand for up-to-date accessories that are in-sync with the style trend of today’s generation but it’s also attuned with his fresh new take on the basics as well. The brand’s design flair is evident on its array of In-Ear and Earbud collections.

“The use of popular print and patterns and the love of color of Happy Plugs inspired my entire collection,” states Arnold, whose 2015 Philippine Fashion Week holiday collection is entitled “ONE.” “It was so exciting to incorporate something that, as a designer, I have always loved.”

Lyle Ibañez, for his part, underlines how accessories personalize devices nowadays. “You can dress up your gadgets just like how you dress up yourself. It’s become fashionable. It’s a lifestyle,” he says.

Happy Plugs pulls it off with their mobile cases, according to Lyle, whether for smartphones like the Ultra Thin Case collection or for tablets like the Leopard and Camouflage Book cases.

Lyle describes Happy Plugs as very sleek and functional, qualities essential to accessories that are all the rage in the digital era. He says his 2015 holiday collection “Pop Couture” features ensembles that, when worn with Happy Plugs, captures the very essence of his personal style: modern, structured and sophisticated.

Combining elegance, vibrancy and wearability, Happy Plugs is geared to make for a fashion extravaganza at the Philippine Fashion Week. Happy Plugs is available at all Power Mac Center stores nationwide. For more information, log on to www.powermaccenter.com.

"Just The Way You Are" stars Enrique Gil and Liza Soberano, official teaser released

After the very successful Primetime Bida TV series "Forevermore", now comes the movie that Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil, will once again make your expectation of "forever" more broader. 



"Just The Way You Are" official teaser was recently out and the poster as well. It gone viral yesterday on the first hour of released. It seems that the story will revolved through a bet and the rest will follow until Drake (Gil) and Sophia (Soberano) fall in love. The usual hunkiness and good looks of Gil is present but Soberano is way far from the Agnes we loved in "Forevermore", in this movie.

The movie will be shown on June 17, 2015 in cinemas nationwide. Directed by Theodore Boborol and writen by Ceres Helga Barios and Maan Dimaculangan-Fampule collaborated to adapt the the best-selling Pop Fiction book "The Bet".

The movie also stars Yayo Aguila, Alex Diaz, Jon Lucas,  Chienna Fomeno, Marco Gumabao, Myrtle Sarrosa, Kyra Custodio, Miguel Vergara, Yves Flores, Sue Ramirez and Erin Ocampo with the special participation of Ton Ton Guttierez and Sunshine Cruz. 

There will be a press conference on Monday and will be sharing more about the movie, directors and casts of the film.

RTL CBS Entertainment Summer Fair

The Premium TV channel RTL CBS Entertainment feature world’s most famous shows like The X Factor UK and Britain’s Got Talent, TV series like Under the Dome, Scorpion, Extant,the 2015 Billboard Music Awards and soon the 5th Annual Critics’ Choice Television Awards.

Recently RTL CBS Entertainment also had a Summer Fair held at Bonifacio High Street to showcase their shows, brought fun to RTL show viewers and fans and of course beat the heat of summer season by bringing exciting booth with free drinks, doughnuts, ice cream and more.

RTL CBS Entertainment EVP Programming Jennifer Batty welcomed the media and the participarts of the fair and says "RTL CBS Entertainment will continue to offer exciting shows for everyone and activities like this to offer fun events every now and then".

Ms. Jennifer also announced:

Watch out for Britain’s Got Talent airs exclusively on RTL CBS Entertainment live from the UK on June 1, Monday at 2am with primetime encore at 9pm.

The 5th Annual Critics’ Choice Television Awards airs live from the US on June 1, Monday at 7am with primetime encore on June 4, Thursday at 9pm.

Season 3 of Under the Dome premieres 1 July, Wednesday at 9:55pm and season 2 of Extant premieres July 14, Tuesday at 9:55pm.

RTL CBS Entertainment is available on Sky Cable Ch. 53 (SD) & Ch. 196 (HD), Destiny Cable Ch. 53, Cable Link Ch.37 (SD) & Ch.313 (HD) and Dream Satellite Ch.17.

TFC Sama Saya joins the annual "Vallejo Pista Sa Nayon" on June 6

“TFC Sama Saya sa Amerika” joins the annual event "Vallejo Pista Sa Nayon". It aims to further celebrate the and reach as many Filipinos as possible. On Saturday, June 6 the celebration will be happening at the Vallejo Waterfront-Mare Island Way.


The event is full packed with activities enriching cultures, fun and exciting programs including of course, the TFC celebrity line-up with actor-singer-model Sam Milby, reporter and host Ginger Conejero, Michi Salta of Adobo Nation and Gelo of Barangay USA.

For more information, visit http://www.vallejopistasanayon.com/

The greatness of LG G4, finally arrived in the Philippines

After the global launch of  the highly anticipated LG G4, last month (story HERE), the greatness of it finally arrived in the Philippines. The successor of Mobile World Congress’ Best Smartphone LG G3, was launch at The Theater of Solaire Resort, gathering media, bloggers, LG digital influencers, endorsers  and LG Electronics executives.

“The LG G4 has finally arrived in the Philippines, and we couldn’t be more excited to introduce our newest innovation to our local consumers,” LG Mobile Philippines Vice President Jay Won said. “The LG G4 is set to not only revolutionize the smartphone industry, but also add substantial value to consumers’ lives. It is the most ambitious phone LG has ever created, promising world-class performance and optimal greatness.”

The event was hosted by Asia’s Next Top Model mentor Joey Mead-King and graced by known personalities like Anton Del Rosario, Mika Lagdameo, LA Tenorio, Troy Montero, Aubrey Miles, Marie Lozano, Alvin Patrimonio and more. 

The award-winning photographer Niccolo Cosme shared experiences in photography using LG G4, he also talked about his collaboration with LG through the CSR project entitled “See the Greatness in You”.  Niccolo Cosme is also known to support many advocacy including the one which I personally joined, Project Headshot Clinic.

Then a photo exhibit also displayed right beside the exploration booths of the LG G4 units, in which guests got a chance to experience and explore the wonders of the smartphone.

The photo exhibit also includes the photos taken using LG G4 by the Anton Diaz (scrumptious dishes ) of the food blog Our Awesome Planet and Melo Villareal (Manila's greatest sceneries) of the travel blog Out Of Town Blog.

The LG G4 is now available in the Philippines in genuine leather (black, brown and red), ceramic white and metallic gray and shiny gold. The ceramic and metallic variants retail for P31,990 while the leather variant is P32,990.

 

Key Specifications: ·       Chipset: 1.8 GHz Hexa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 Processor ·       Display: 5.5-inch Quad HD IPS Quantum Display (2560 x 1440, 538ppi) ·       Memory: 32GB eMMC ROM, 3GB LPDDR3 RAM / microSD slot ·       Camera: Rear 16MP with F1.8 Aperture / OIS 2.0 / Front 8MP with F2.0 Aperture ·       Battery: 3,000mAh (removable) ·       Operating System: Android 5.1 Lollipop ·       Size: 148.9 x 76.1 x 6.3 - 9.8 mm ·       Weight: 155g ·       Network: 4G / LTE / HSPA+ 21 Mbps (3G) ·       Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac / Bluetooth 4.1LE / NFC / USB 2.0 ·       Colors: Metallic Gray / Shiny Gold / Ceramic White (Genuine Leather) Black / Brown / Red ·       Other: Manual Mode / Gesture Interval Shot / Quick Shot *Specifications may vary depending on the market.

To discover more greatness in the LG G4, visit www.lg.com/ph, like LG Mobile Philippines’ Facebook page or follow @LGPhilippines on Twitter and Instagram.

Diana Stalder Face, Body, and Skincare Center's Official Website, unvieled

Diana Stalder (DS) Face, Body, and Skincare Center, recently launches their official website to serve many people not only in our country but in the whole wide world. Since many can access the internet, every establishment has an official website to serve everybody and DS will not be late on this new trend.

Diana Stalder (DS) Face, Body, and Skincare Center offers services and treatments for all types of skin especially the delicate ones. Skin services includes Basic care, Whitening, Anti-Acne, Anti-Aging, Peel, Warts and Body.

Diana Stalder (DS) Face, Body, and Skincare Center uses exclusively a Casmara products for facial masks that redefined facial treatments depending on the demand of your skin. 

Diana Stalder (DS) Face, Body, and Skincare Center line up of products that is formulated by Stalder Laboratories, specializes personal approach and provide guidance. The website provides you with a complete description and uses of each products according to your skin needs like Whitening Preparation, Sunscreen Preparation, Acne Treatment and more.

Diana Stalder (DS) Face, Body, and Skincare Center also have DS Cafe in some branches that offers meals and beverages suited for weight conscious. This also features "Ideal Protein (IP)" products and program. I will share with you more about the IP products soon and let us all be healthy to live life to fullest.

All of this and more are now accessible in Diana Stalder (DS) Face, Body, and Skincare Center official website, just visit http://swisse-phil.com/dianastalder/.

Chicken McDo for less with the new Chicken McSavers

Have you heard the great news lately? Well if not, let me inform you that our favorite McDonald's best ever tasting Chicken McDo is now in super "sulit" value, with Chicken McSavers, the different great-tasting and very affordable chicken is now only for 79Php and 99Php.

·         1-pc. Chicken McDo Meal with drink now only at P79

·         Crispy Chicken Fillet Meal with rice, fries, and drink now only at P79

·         1-pc. Chicken McDo Meal with rice, fries, and drink now only at P99

·         1-pc. Chicken McDo and McSpaghetti ala carte now only at P99

·         2-pc. Chicken McDo ala carte now only at P99

Chicken McSavers are available nationwide via Dine-In, Take-Out, Drive-Thru, www.McDelivery.com.ph, 86-2-36, or through the McDo PH App.

Which Chicken McSavers meal will you enjoy with your loved ones today? Share with us your ‘sulit’ chicken meal at www.facebook.com/mcdo.ph or tag @McDo_PH on Twitter and Instagram and use the hashtag #ChickenMcSavers.

PLDT HOME Fibr presents the most prestigious league

Over thirty of the most iconic names in tennis invade the country from December 6-8 as PLDT HOME Fibr—Home’s most powerful broadband—in cooperation with Smart Communications, brings the newly renamed Philippine Mavericks in the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL)’s final leg in Manila.

The IPTL, led by its Vice President for Operations Abhishek Ponia, formally bared the 2015 edition of this prestigious undertaking which stars the top Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) and Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) players as well as s few legendary names in one is deemed as one of the most popular sports on the planet.

 The International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) is poised to return for a second spectacular season on December 2015. Seen at the recent press conference at the SM Mall of Asia Arena are (L-R): Smart Sports Marketing’s Christopher John Quimpo, PLDT VP and HOME Marketing Head Gary Dujali, SM Lifestyle Entertainment President Edgar Tejerero, IPTL VP for Operations Abhishek Ponia and the Philippine Mavericks co-owners Jean Henri Lhuillier, Kevin Belmonte and Haresh Hiranand.

The former Manila Mavericks squad has been renamed the Philippine Mavericks to make a larger scope and not just central Manila.

This was the explanation of Mavericks team co-own Jean Henri Lhuillier on the rebranding of the contingent composed of eight powerhouse names in the sport.

“If you notice all the other teams are focused on their countries,” Lhuillier said. “So we wanted to pick up that semblance for the Philippine side so we decided to change it to the Philippine Mavericks.”

Lhuiller, who is also the Team Manager, is joined by fellow owners Hans Sy, Kevin Belmonte and Haresh Hiranand at the helm of the Philippine Mavericks.

Joining the Mavericks in the league are defending champions Indian Aces, Singapore Slammers, UAE Royals and newcomers, the Japan Warriors. The IPTL kicks off in September.

This one-of-a-kind “team” tennis event commenced last year with its inaugural leg held here. Despite the apprehension that tennis—not among the mainstream spectator sports in the archipelago—may not draw a big enough crowd, the MOA Arena was a virtual sellout for the three days of competition.

In 2014, the endeavor had little time to prepare and yet succeeded beyond expectations. This year, with more time, the organizers and sponsors have plenty of opportunities to iron out what little kinks there was in the initial staging and that makes for a bigger event.

“Last year was a great experience for everybody, seeing the best tennis athletes in the world in one venue playing right before your eyes is indeed a spectacle,” said Gary Dujali PLDT Vice President and Head for HOME Marketing. “We are very proud to once again make PLDT HOME Fibr a presenter of this very prestigious event.”

PLDT HOME Fibr has been synonymous to bringing world class international sports and entertainment to the country for years and having the opportunity to partner up again with the IPTL—this time with sister company Smart—only reaffirms its mission to be at the forefront of bringing only the best to the Filipinos.

The 2015 Philippine Mavericks are made up of returning members Jo-Wilfred Tsonga, Mark Philippousis and former Philippine national team member Treat Huey along with new recruits Serena Williams (formerly of the UAE Royals), Richard Gasquet (a two-time Grand Slam semifinalist), Sabine Lisicki (she of the 131km/h serve and a former Wimbledon quarterfinalist), and up-and-coming stars Jarmila Gajdosova of Australia and Croatian Borna Coric.

“I had a really great time playing in Manila last year,” Williams, the reigning number one female tennis player in the world during a video message played at the press conference. “I look forward to playing for the Mavericks this year.”

Other big names that have confirmed their participation this year are Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and former Manila Mavericks main attraction Maria Sharapova—who will now be seeing action for the Japan Warriors.

Tickets for the 2015 IPTL Manila leg are available starting July 15^th.

PLDT Home Fibr will be giving selected subscribers a chance to be part of this amazing experience for free. For more information log on to www.pldthome.com.

Make your summer cooler with Samsung AR7000

I know, I know!! Everyone's affected with this summer heat, it almost reaches 42 heat index in Metro Manila everday. But there is an effective way to make the summer cooler and to have a convenient time with family without sweating to much and do things you wanted.

Samsung Digital Appliances introduces the Samsung AR7000, designed to end the summer dilemma of every Filipino family. It delivers powerful cooling through its triangle architecture, to ensures faster and corner-to-corner cooling in rooms. The improved width and angle of its outlet, extra v-blades, and bigger fans ensure that air is cooled and expelled faster and further compared to the usual air conditioner. It has also been designed from the ground up to be outstandingly efficient so that cool air reaches every corner of the room. With this, heat will definitely be eliminated from every spot in the house, making it a more comfortable haven for families even during summer.

 

The Samsung AR7000 also features an energy-efficient Digital Inverter that helps maintain the desired temperature without frequent switch-on and off, thus consuming less energy. It automatically adjusts its speed in response to the changes in room temperature, optimizing power usage when cooling, and reducing overall energy consumptions compared to fixed-speed compressors. These innovations allows you to enjoy refreshing cool air from Samsung AR7000 that only costs Php 3.81 per hour*.

This figure demonstrates Samsung AR7000’s cost-efficiency and practicality that makes it the best choice to survive summer’s everyday heat. You do not have to spend around Php 40.00 for an ice cream that can be finished within 10 to 15 minutes, where the cooling sensation can only last for an hour. There’s no need to go to the nearest halo-halo store and spend Php 25.00 for a cup of halo-halo that will melt in 30 minutes and cool you down for no longer than 6 hours. No more staying in the mall for almost 12 hours and paying Php 50.00 for the parking fee as well. You can do away with these quick-fix solutions as Samsung AR7000 lets you enjoy the comforts of your home while experiencing longer cooling for less, making it a good investment in the long run.

Filipinos only want what’s good for the family, however, cost is often a barrier. The Samsung AR7000 addresses this problem by providing families with the utmost comfort they need in their homes and ensuring quality time to enjoy the summer.



*This is based on Meralco’s test result. The figure indicated is the estimated cost of electricity of the appliance if used continuously for one (1) hour based on specific test conditions.

The remake of "Pangako Sa'Yo" stars KathNiel, premieres May 25 on Primetime Bida

Fifteen years ago, an epic love story was witness not only in the Philippines but also in various parts of the world. A story focused on love but evolved about the family, struggle, honestly and survival of each character.

"Pangako Sa'Yo" is a 2000-2002 hit soap opera from ABS-CBN Network. The TV series has the highest rating almost every night of its airing. Filipinos was captured by the love story of Yna Macaspac (Kristine Hermosa) and Angelo Buenavista( Jericho Rosales), from the first time they meet, fall in love, hurt and more. 

Today ABS-CBN once again brings back the story that our parents kindheartedly love and we will surely relate now in one way or another. The remake of "Pangako Sa'Yo" will lead by the biggest stars of today like Jodi Sta. Maria as Amor De Jesus-Powers, Angelica Panganiban as Madam Claudia Zalameda-Buenavista, Ian Veneracion as Gov. Eduardo Buenavista and of course the comeback of the famous Teen King & Queen of todays generation, Daniel Padilla & Kathryn Bernardo aka KathNiel.

"We are so happy and proud po na kami yung gaganap bilang Yna and si DJ po si Angelo, naririnig po talaga namin na napaka successful ng teleserye at ngayon po medyo pressure syempre kami na sana mabigyan namin ng justice ang role" Kathryn said.

"Napakagaling po ng mga kasama namin dito at napakasyerte namin sa mga director na bumubuo nito" Daniel shared.

Both Kathryn and Daniel are very great actors of today, especially if they are together in one project. They help each other to enrich their acting and ability to be bring out the best in them.

"Very comfortable na po talaga kami sa isat-isa na parang wala ng hesitations, nasasabi ko na po yung mga gusto kong sabihin at gawin. Nagtutulungan po kami sa bawat eksena" Kathryn divulged.

"Yes po comportable napo kami sa isa't-isa, halimbawa po yung balsa scene kahit malaki pa po ang tiyan ko dun okay lang, tumaba po kasi talaga ako nung nag US kami eh, tapos nagdiet po ako para sa scene din po na iyon, okay naman po normal naman" [laughs] "normal na maghubad hehe.. hindi po talaga malaki pa din ang tyna pero ngayon po tuloy-tuloy pa din ang diet" Daniel said.

Pangako Sa'Yo premiers May 25 on ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida.

Ms. Kris Aquino for LBC

The Queen of All Media Ms. Kris Aquino was launch as the first celebrity brand endorser of LBC, the leading courier service, logistics, and money remittance provider in the Philippines. Kris and LBC teamed-up to connect more overseas Filipinos for a better and brighter quality way of living.

“As a brand endorser, I always make sure that the brand I partner with is trustworthy,” Aquino said. “Every time I have a very important package or document I need delivered, I use LBC. I really trust them.”

Just like Kris, many Filipinos around the globe use LBC as they courier service and money remittance provider. From a small to big boxes full of goodies, gadgets or clothes to and from our country, LBC is very reliable and efficient in delivering valuables to and from your love ones.

With Kris Aquino as the first celebrity endorser of the brand, I'm sure more and more Filipinos will be reach by the LBC service and feel the love from each member of your family with the "padala" you recieve trhough LBC.

Diana Stalder Skincare Clinic, bring out that beauty within you

I want to share with you some of the super treats that only Diana Stalder Skincare Clinic can offer. Been sharing with you treatments and services Diana Stalder have for almost 3 years now until today.

Aside from its excellent skin treatments, Diana Stalder Skincare Clinic also offers full body massage that will surely relieve your back pains, loosen your muscles, and induce  full relaxation. 

The massage treatment starts right from the moment you enter the exclusive massage room, as the aroma of essential oils subtly reduces your stress and eliminates tension, until you lie down on the smooth massage bed.

Then, expect the masseuse to weave her magic on your tense muscles, starting from your feet up to your head. She has this kind of rubbing and kneading technique in certain parts of the body that will trigger relaxation and promote proper circulation. During my massage therapy treatment, I felt so relaxed that i found myself sleeping for a couple of minutes. I liked the way the masseuse handled my body with respect and care.

Another treat from Diana Stalder is the Ideal Protein, which aims to give the body a chance to be healthy and to function optimally.

A description of some of their products can be found with the pictures above. But if you are interested in trying them out, I encourage you to  visit the nearest Diana Stalder in your place. Start being healthy, help your body grow, and have that different kind of glow thru their wonderful products.

So that's it, Diana Stalder's full body massage and Ideal Protein are two of the treatments that will bring out that beauty within you. 


For more details about Diana Stalder's VIP Gold Card, visit Diana Stalder branches at Gateway Cubao, SM Megamall, Eastwood and SM Calamba. You may also call the hotline number 984-8188 or 0925-300-6395. You can also follow them on social media likeFacebook/DianaStalderByDermaline, Twitter @diana_stalder and Instagram @dianastalder.

Make your summer more memorable with McDonald’s desserts!

Can you feel the unwavering heat brought by the summer season? Well worry no more because as the temperature in our country rises, a refreshing, mouthwatering and sweet summer desserts from McDonald's can cool down your taste buds.

McDonald’s summer desserts includes the all-time favorite McFlurry with Oreo, ready to be rediscovered with twice as many Oreo chunks! That’s right—that’s two times more chunky and chocolatey Oreo cookies in delicious soft serve! You’ll definitely love this classic to bits!

Returning by popular demand is the bestselling, McFlurry with Sans Rival. Reunite with the divine Sans Rival goodness blended into lush vanilla soft serve, offering chunky and creamy bits in every bite.

Meanwhile, you can continue to dig into warm cinnamon flavored apple pie on a bed of vanilla soft serve, topped with caramel syrup, as the drool-inducing Apple Pie Ala Mode is still available for those who can’t get enough of this playful mix of hot and cold in every delicious scoop.

New at McDonald’s is the limited edition Apple Kiwi Surprise McFloat, a refreshing concoction of apple and kiwi-flavored drink in fizzing harmony with vanilla soft serve. The ultimate summer drink, with its eye-catching two-toned colors of sunset red and yellow, tastes as good as it looks and is best enjoyed with McDonald’s World Famous Fries.

The McFlurry with Oreo, McFlurry with Sans Rival and Apple Kiwi Surprise McFloat are available in all McDonald’s stores and Dessert Centers nationwide; the Apple Pie Ala Mode may be purchased in-store only.

Loving the lineup of McDonald’s desserts? Tell us how you’re spinning your summer around on the official McDonald’s Facebook fan page, www.facebook.com/McDo.ph, or tag @McDo_PH on Twitter and Instagram and use the hashtag #McDoDesserts.

ASUS ZenFone 2, a Master of Craftsmanship and Engineering

Two days before the global launch of ASUS' most anticipated flagship smartphone, it was introduced to the Philippines  by no less than ASUS CEO Jerry Shen, who personally unveiled the ASUS Zenfone 2 at the Hall A of World Trade Center in Pasay City. Media practitioners, bloggers, and customers were all eager to either experience or buy a ZenFone 2 unit and the comprehensive presentation about the phone's features added up to the excitement of everyone.

ASUS ZenFone 2

ASUS ZenFone 2 literally "See What Others Can't See". It is a marvel of craftsmanship and engineering from its Unprecedented Performance, Sharp Vision, and Fast Charging Technology combined with the Beauty of Zen. If there's any device worth bringing with you everywhere, Zenfone 2 would be it.

Detailed below are some of the outstanding features of ZenFone 2. Italicized and in quotations are my personal views about and experiences with the ASUS ZenFone 2. I am not an expert reviewer, but I can honestly say what other's can't see.

The spectators of the ASUS ZenFone 2 had a chance to "See What Other's Can't See" after the said launch. People are so happy to play with the new ASUS ZenFone 2 and discover a new universe of possibilities at the discovery area and in participating activities like spot the owl, photo contest, selfie contest, guess the price and more, in which can can also win exciting prizes.

ASUS Global CEO Jerry Shen with ASUS Philippines' brand ambassador Kim Jones-Rosales

people gathered together at Asus ZenFone 2 discovery zone

Unprecedented Performance

ASUS ZenFone 2 comes with a 4GB RAM, YES, you read it right! Zenfone 2 is first in the world of smartphones with a 4GB RAM. That means bigger and faster working capability that will make things easier for people on the go. It is a monster phone that will provide you with plenty of available memory, a crucial aspect for mobile. And with its 64-bit Intel Atom Z3560 Quad Core Processor, you can fully unleash its power anytime, anywhere. 

"I like how the apps launch much faster than the usual. I've also opened five windows on the browser and the speed is still seamless. I really love the 4GB RAM because that means I have more room for my favorite apps and games to install. I'm almost half way with the installation of my apps and it hasn't slowed or lagged a bit. ZenFone 2, even without the usual performance benchmarks, feels remarkably FASTER compared to other smartphones."

Beauty of Zen

ASUS ZenFone 2 has an exclusive Ergonomic Arc design that provides a secure and comfortable grip with intuitive button controls. For maximum viewing experience, Zenfone 2 has a 5.5-inch Full HD IPS+ screen with a large 72% screen-to-body ratio and a cover glass made of one-piece Corning gorilla. Plus of course, it features the iconic Zen design elements, like the sleek, brushed-metal finish and concentric-circle detailing. Finally, the Zenfone 2 comes with a graceful curved case that tapers to an incredibly-thin 3.9 mm at the edges.

"I was impressed the first time I saw the metal finishing of ZenFone2 because it reminded me of how my refrigerator looks like. The finishing exudes durability and quality, much like exorbitantly-priced  smartphones. Aside from its look, the size and hardware design of Zenfone 2 totally agrees with me. Since I have a big hand, I need to have a big phone and ZenFone 2 really is a perfect fit for my hand ( smile emoticon). I don't have a hard time navigating it and i don't accidentally click other buttons, especially when I'm taking selfies. The capacitive buttons are well-placed, with the volume rocker and grill-type speakers at the rear or back of the phone, while the power button sits on top.  "

Sharp Vision

ASUS ZenFone 2 has a 13MP PixelMaster camera with 5 Element Lens and f/2.0 wide-aperture. The camera also has Low Light mode, Backlight (Super HDR) mode, and Super Resolution mode (equivalent up to 52MP), toensure amazing photos even in dimly- lit areas. Moreso, the camera app has a Selfie Panorama mode (which can capture photos up to 140 degrees) and a Full Manual Mode with 13 professional settings. That's like having an instant DSLR in your hands. That's a bonus for selfie addicts like me hehehe... We can quickly and easily capture clear, beautiful, and high-resolution photos.

"The camera features are definitely stunning, especially the Backlight mode, because it uses evenly the light around a dim room. The Selfie Panorama is way cooler because of its 140 degree capability. For bloggers like me, the wider the angle, the better. Hmmm, how many bloggers can fit in a panoramic selfie, I wonder?"

Fast Charging

ASUS ZenFone 2 has a feature called BoostMaster Technology, a unique power management system that allows fast charging while maintaining temperature at a low level. A 3000mAh battery provides long lasting user experience.

"The BoostMaster Technology works great because the recharging function works successfully. After I emptied the ZenFone 2, it recharged fully in less than 30 minutes! WOW! If that is not super fast charging, I don't know how else you'd call it." 

Best Companion 

ASUS ZenFone 2 has Sonic Master Technology for maximum sound experience, a great way to listen to your favorite songs, wherever you are. 

ZenFone 2 is also using the 4G LTE Advanced Technology that gives you a 250Mbps data rate, a better way to surf online and connect with your family and friends. 

You can also customize your ZenFone Theme, keep it more private through SnapView, use ZenMotion to interact with it and, well, there is so much more to ZenFone 2 than you can ever imagine. That is why, ZenFone 2 is the Best Companion ever :) .

"As of now, I'm just exploring the ASUS ZenFone 2 for about twenty-one hours and for now I can say that, I have a newest buddy while cleaning my room this weekend. The sound is just incredible."

ASUS ZENFONE 2 - Full Specifications:

Product Name	Zenfone 2
Model	ZE551ML	ZE551ML	ZE551ML
Operating system	Brand-new ASUS ZenUI with Android 5.0 Lollipop
Processor	64-bit Intel Atom Z3560 Quad Core Processor (Running at 1.8GHz)	64-bit Intel Atom Z3580 Quad Core Processor (Running at 2.3GHz)	64-bit Intel Atom Z3580 Quad Core   Processor (Running at 2.3GHz)
Display	5.5-inch, 1920 x 1080 (Full HD), 403ppi IPS Display with Gorilla® Glass 3
Network standards	HSPA+ UL:5.76Mbit/s/DL:42Mbit/s ,
	DC-HSPA+ UL:5.76Mbit/s/DL:42Mbit/s
	LTE speed: Category 4 maximum:  UL: 50Mbit/s/DL:150Mbit/s
2G	EDGE/GPRS/GSM: 850/900/1800/1900
3G	WCDMA (WW)
	850/900/1900/2100
LTE	2100MHz(1)/1900MHz(2)/1800MHz(3)/1700MHz AWS(4)/850MHz(5)/900MHz(8)/ 1800MHz(9)/ 800MHz(18)/ (850MHz)(19)/700MHz(28)
	FDD-LTE: (WW)

  

Memory and storage	16GB	32GB	64GB
	LPDDR3 2GB RAM	LPDDR3 4GB RAM	LPDDR3 4GB RAM
Wireless	802.11ac, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC	802.11ac, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth   4.0, NFC	802.11ac, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC
Location	GPS/GLONASS/QZSS/SBAS/BDS
Battery	3000mAh lithium-polymer with	3000mAh lithium-polymer with	3000mAh lithium-polymer
	Optional 18W BoostMaster fast-Charging adapter	18W Adapter with BoostMaster fast-Charging technology	18W Adapter with BoostMaster fast-Charging technology
Boost Master	Yes	Yes	Yes
	(Support with 18W Boost Master Adapter)	(Support with 18W Boost Master Adapter)	(Support with 18W Boost Master Adapter)
Hard Bundle Adapter	7W Adapter	18W Boost Master Adapter	18W Boost Master Adapter
Dimension  Weight	152.5 x 77.2 x 3.9mm~10.9mm / 170g
SRP	PHP 9,995	PHP 13,995	PHP 14,995

8W BoostMaster adapter is included with the 2.3GHz/4GB ZenFone 2 model only.

  

ZE500CL Product Specification
CPU	Intel Multi-Core Z25601.6 GHz w/ Hyper-Threading technology
IOS	Android 5.0, Lollipop
Modem	GSM/GPRS/EDGE; WCDMA/HSPA+/DC-HSPA+; FDD-LTE
Peak Data Rate	LTE Cat3 DL/UL: 100/50Mbps
RF Band Support	EU & US & APAC: GSM 850/900/1800/1900; UMTS 850/900/1900/2100; LTE 1/2/3/4/5/8/17+7+20
Display	5" 1280 x 720 HD IPS
	GFF Touch Panel (Gorilla 3)
Dimensions	148.1 mm x 71.5 mm x 10.9 mm
Weight	Typ 155g
Battery Pack & Life	9.5 Wh , 2500mAh, Irremovable polymer battery
Memory	LPDDR2 2GB RAM
Storage	eMMC 16G
	Micro SD Card Support (Up to 64GB)
I/O	Audio jack: Head phone
	Micro USB
	Single SIM: Micro SIM Connector
Front Camera	2MP Front Camera
Main Camera	8MP Auto-focus Camera
SRP	PHP 7,995

Here's the good news: Since some of you didn't have the chance to be with us today on the launch and 1-day selling of the Zenfone 2, worry no more because it will be available next week in all authorized resellers nationwide. You may also contact your local ASUS representative for further information and ASUS Facebook account for details.

You can also avail ASUS ZenFone 2's accesories :

So if you are looking for a smartphone with these great features at a very reasonable price tag, go grab a ZenFone 2 , and "See What Other's Can't See" :n) .