Rico Hizon and Gabbi Garcia Beats Murphy’s Law with ASUS ExpertBook Ultra

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Murphy’s Law says anything that can go wrong, will go wrong. For ASUS Business Philippines, “No worries. We’re ready!”

Following the Philippine launch of the ASUS ExpertBook Ultra on July 1, ASUS Business Philippines announces the ASUS ExpertBook Ultra Beats Murphy Law video series — a content campaign that puts the flagship business laptop through exactly the kind of real-world scenarios that ruin an ordinary laptop and an ordinary professional’s day.

The series is anchored by two of the country’s most recognized professionals, Award-winning Broadcast Journalist, Host and Business Consultant Rico Hizon and Award-winning Actress, Host, and Entrepreneur Gabbi Garcia — both officially introduced as ASUS ExpertBook Brand Ambassadors in the Philippines.

MURPHY’S LAW HAPPENS TO EVERYONE

Every professional has a Murphy’s Law story. The coffee that spilled five minutes before a client presentation, the laptop that died mid-meeting because there was no outlet in the conference room or the bag that got tossed in an overhead bin.

These are not hypothetical scenarios. They are every working day for the modern Filipino professional who carries a laptop across Manila, between client sites, through airport security, and back home.

Rico Hizon knows this reality firsthand. With nearly four decades of broadcast journalism across GMA, CNBC Asia, BBC World News, CNN Philippines, and now ABS-CBN News Channel — Rico has worked in studios, live sets, client boardrooms, and international press rooms where one device failure can derail a live broadcast. When your career depends on being on-air and on time, your laptop cannot afford to fail. His role in the ASUS ExpertBook Ultra Beats Murphy’s Law series reflects that reality that a professional whose work demands zero tolerance cannot afford a device failure.

Gabbi Garcia brings a different lens to the same truth. As an award-winning actress, host, and entrepreneur, Gabbi represents the next generation of Filipino professionals who refuse to let a laptop slow them down. From production shoots to brand meetings, to content creation — her days are long, unpredictable, and unforgiving. In the video series, she puts the ASUS ExpertBook Ultra through exactly the kind of chaos that defines her working life. 

WHY MURPHY’S LAW CANNOT BEAT THE EXPERTBOOK ULTRA

The ASUS ExpertBook Ultra was built for the moments when everything goes wrong — and it was engineered to make sure the professional never feels it.

Worry-Free Against Accidental Water Spills

Pressured with the deadlines, you’re almost done with your tasks until water accidentally spilled on your laptop? Whatever ends up on the keyboard during a deadline, ASUS ExpertBook Ultra can handle that. The ExpertBook Ultra’s splash-resistant keyboard is designed to route liquid away from critical components. What ruins a regular laptop barely interrupts a workday on the ASUS ExpertBook Ultra.

Worry-Free Performance, Even Under Pressure

Running a video call, a live document, an AI assistant, and a data dashboard — all at once, all day. The ASUS ExpertBook Ultra can handle everything at once. A high-performance CPU, up to Intel® Core™ Ultra X9 Series 3 Processors with Intel® Arc™ Pro graphics and with Intel vPro®, and up 50 NPU TOPs that runs AI tasks on a separate processor entirely. Nothing competes for resources. Nothing slows down. AI tasks run on its own lane so the rest of the workday keeps moving at full speed.

Worry-Free Against Drops and Physical Damage

Working from anywhere means moving from boardroom to airports, client offices or in transit. Bags get dropped; overhead bins are rough. Business travels are unpredictable. The ASUS ExpertBook Ultra has passed 24 MIL-STD-810H military-standard tests and 157 additional ASUS in-house durability validations — including drop testing from heights of up to 120 cm. This is a device tested against the kind of physical stress that Filipino professionals put a laptop through every single day.

Worry-Free Charging. No Outlet? No Problem

No hunting for wall outlets and cutting a meeting short because the battery icon turned red. The workday ends when the professional decides — not when the battery does.

ASUS ExpertBook Ultra is powerbank-chargeable via USB Type-C, the same powerbank that we usually keep in our own bags. It is also equipped with long battery life lasting up to 26 hours, so you can make even the most important business decisions from dawn till dusk.

Worry-Free Against Scratches and Stains

The ASUS ExpertBook Ultra’s 9H Nano Ceramic surface is five times more scratch-resistant than the industry standard and repels fingerprints, stains, and smudges on contact. A laptop that looks as clean at the end of the workday, as it did at 8AM without a protective case, without a sleeve, without babying it. That is what 9H hardness actually means in real life corporate situations.

Worry-Free for Your Eyes. Day and Night

ASUS ExpertBook Ultra’s 14-inch 3K Tandem OLED display is gentler on the eyes than any standard business laptop screen. From its anti-glare display that eliminates reflection in bright environments, ASUS ExpertBook Ultra’s Tandem OLED display delivers true blacks and vivid colors. For a professional working 10 to 12 hours a day, from a sunlit office in the morning to a dimly lit hotel room at night, this display adapts to every lighting condition without straining the eyes.

Worry-Free Portability. Truly Anywhere.

At 0.99 kg and 10.9 mm thin, the ASUS ExpertBook Ultra is among the lightest business laptops in the world. It fits into any bag, survives daily commute and travels, and never adds weight to an already full, busy workday.

Worry-Free for Businesses, Reliable and Trusted by IT Experts.

The ASUS ExpertBook Ultra is a business-grade laptop built for organizations of every size. ASUS Business Philippines offers flexible configurations tailored to specific enterprise requirements, whether for a single executive unit or a full team deployment. Each device comes with a comprehensive 3-year warranty, which includes the battery and charger, and is extendable up to 5 years, ensuring long-term reliability. One device, configured for how your business actually works, is now even more secure.

Beyond hardware, ASUS Business also offers upgradeable business solutions specifically designed to help IT Heads and businesses minimize downtime. These solutions include next-day local on-site service, local accidental damage protection, and more, providing unparalleled support and peace of mind for your entire team.

Worry-Free Against Replacement Costs

Every ASUS ExpertBook Ultra comes with a standard 3-year warranty that covers the device, battery, and charger, extendable up to 5 years for complete peace of mind. With 100+ ASUS Service Centers from Luzon, Visayas to Mindanao and the ASUS Business Support Program offering priority servicing and on-site repair, the ASUS ExpertBook Ultra is truly a flagship device that’s built to last.

ASUS EXPERTBOOK BRAND AMBASSADORS

ASUS Business Philippines officially introduces Rico Hizon and Gabbi Garcia as Brand Ambassadors for ASUS Expert Series carrying forward ASUS ExpertBook Ultra’s positioning it not just as the Flagship of the Industry but as a durable, reliable, AI-powered premium business laptop into the next phase with this video series.

Rico Hizon is a multi-award-winning broadcast journalist with 38 years of experience across GMA, CNBC Asia in Hong Kong, BBC World News in Singapore and London, CNN Philippines, and ABS-CBN News Channel. He is the host of Beyond the Exchange with Rico Hizon on ANC, winner of the Best Talk Show Host award at the 30th Asian Television Awards, and Grand Final Winner for Best Factual News Presenter at the Asian Academy Creative Awards and currently serves as a business consultant.

Gabbi Garcia is one of the Philippines’ most recognized young actresses, a host, and entrepreneur. Gabbi has built a reputation for professionalism, versatility, and an entrepreneurial spirit that extends well beyond entertainment. Her role as an ASUS ExpertBook Brand Ambassador reflects the next generation of Filipino professionals who demand premium, AI-ready tools that match their pace.

ASUS ExpertBook Ultra Now Available in the Philippines, Offers Limited Time Early Bird Promo

ASUS Business Philippines is offering an exclusive Early Bird Bundle Promo for the ASUS ExpertBook Ultra. Purchase any ASUS ExpertBook Ultra during the promotional period period on select tech stores nationwide, and ASUS Expert Stores in Lazada or Shopee and get one (1) an ASUS 100W GaN Charger and ₱10,000 worth of SSI Gift Vouchers that you can use to purchase select luxury and premium items under SSI Group. Visit the ASUS Business Philippines website for more details. DTI Fair Trade Permit No. FTEB-261070 Series of 2026.

The ASUS ExpertBook Ultra is now available starting at Php 129,995 at select ASUS authorized stores and tech stores nationwide.

· Where to Buy ASUS ExpertBook Ultra: https://ph.asus.click/ExpertBookUltra-WheretoBuy

· ASUS Expert Store – Lazada: https://ph.asus.click/ASUSExpertBookStoreLazada

· ASUS Expert Store – Shopee: https://ph.asus.click/ASUSExpertBookStoreShopee

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Rico Hizon and Gabbi Garcia Beats Murphy's Law with ASUS ExpertBook Ultra

The ASUS ExpertBook Ultra Beats the Murphy’s Law Video Series is now available. Watch Rico Hizon and Gabbi Garcia put the ASUS ExpertBook Ultra through every scenario Murphy’s Law can throw at it:

Watch the full series: https://ph.asus.click/ExpertBookUltraBeatsMurphysLaw

Follow ASUS Business Philippines: https://www.facebook.com/asusforbusinessph/

Enter Your Brightest Chapter Feeling Nourished from Within

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A hopeful guide to feeling nourished, confident, and cared for from within 

with MyColla C

There is something about entering your 30s and 40s that brings life into sharper focus. These are the years when responsibilities grow, choices carry more weight, and you begin to ask deeper questions about what truly matters. You may be building a career, caring for family, making major financial decisions, or rethinking the future you want for yourself. Some days feel exciting, others feel heavy, and through it all, you keep moving forward.

But this chapter is not defined by pressure alone. It is also a time of greater clarity, confidence, and self-trust. In many ways, this may be your brightest chapter yet, one shaped not by who you are expected to be, but by who you choose to become.

And as you step into it, care matters — not as an afterthought, but as part of the momentum. From the habits that keep you grounded to the wellness support you choose each day, every small choice can help you feel more prepared for what is ahead. MyColla C can be part of that routine, with Premium Hydrolyzed Marine Collagen and Vitamin C made to support skin rebuild, collagen renewal, and nourishment from within as signs of aging begin to show.

Here is a simple guide for entering it with more care and confidence, and a brighter sense of what lies ahead:

1. See this chapter as growth, not a reset

This stage can feel like a turning point. You may wonder if you're behind, if you made the right choices, or if it's too late to start over. It isn't. A better question might be: What do I want to focus my energy on now? Life can feel brighter because you're living with more purpose. You have more experience, stronger boundaries, and a better understanding of what matters. You're learning that progress doesn't have to be dramatic, it can be finding peace, building steady habits, or choosing yourself without feeling guilty.

2. Define success on your own terms

People who are entering this season of life are carrying a lot from building careers, navigating relationships, making decisions about family, supporting loved ones, to balancing countless responsibilities. It's easy to compare yourself and feel like you're falling behind but life is not a race. Your journey can unfold in its own time so you’re allowed to redefine success, choose a new direction, and create a life that reflects who you are today. What matters most is not how your life looks to others, but how it feels to you.

3. Let your priorities evolve

What mattered deeply before may not carry the same weight now. Some goals may still excite you while others may feel like they belong to an older version of yourself. This does not mean you are inconsistent, it just means you are paying attention. Your brightest chapter can make room for new dreams, softer routines, and choices that better match the life you want now.

4. Make room for the care that keeps you moving

When life gets busy, self-care is often the first thing to go. But feeling your best starts with small daily habits — rest, movement, hydration, and moments to recharge. These simple choices can help you feel healthier, more energized, and more like yourself.

Life can get so full that you forget to check in with yourself. Creating space does not require a major change. It can be a quiet moment, a clear boundary, or time to slow down. And sometimes, that is all it takes to reconnect with what matters most.

Your Brightest Chapter Starts from Within

As you step into your brightest chapter, your wellness routine deserves support that fits into real life. MyColla C can be a simple addition to your day, made for individuals who want to nourish themselves while they keep showing up with energy, confidence, and care.

MyColla C combines Premium Hydrolyzed Marine Collagen with 100mg of Vitamin C, an important nutrient that supports the body's natural collagen formation. While collagen provides the building blocks that help support skin health, Vitamin C plays an essential role in helping the body produce and maintain collagen, making it a meaningful addition that complements your daily wellness routine. Together with a proper diet and regular exercise, Collagen and Vitamin C helps care for your skin from within, so your routine isn't just about looking radiant for the day but it's about feeling nourished and supported through the changes that come with time.

Designed to fit different lifestyles and preferences, MyColla C is available in two convenient formats: a powder variant containing 3000mg of Premium Hydrolyzed Marine Collagen and 100mg of Vitamin C, and a chewable tablet with 1000mg of Premium Hydrolyzed Marine Collagen and 100mg of Vitamin C. Flavors include Strawberry Milk Powder, Unflavored Powder, and Strawberry Milk Chewable tablet.

MyColla C is available at Mercury Drug, Southstar Drug, Rose Pharmacy, and St. Joseph Drugstore.

TCL Raises the Bar for Premium Viewing with the New C7L SQD-MiniLED TV

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TCL is debuting the next generation of technological leadership and experiential breakthroughs with its latest SQD Mini LED platform with the new TCL C7L TV. Moving away from technical jargon that makes innovation feel distant, TCL ensures its groundbreaking advancements are instantly visible where they matter most—right on the screen.

Widely praised for its remarkable brightness, vibrant color accuracy, and elite gaming features, the TCL C7L is a powerhouse upgrade engineered to completely change the television experience.

Pure Engineered Brilliance

TCL’s SQD-Mini LED technology represents a revolutionary leap in television engineering. By transforming conventional local dimming into ultra-precise dimming zones, it delivers unrivaled contrast across brilliant highlights and deep shadows. Synergized with TCL’s world-leading Super QLED technology and an Ultra Color Filter Panel, this innovation achieves the ultimate expression of color, light control, and sleek design—firmly establishing itself as the undisputed pinnacle of modern display technology.

Step into a world of flawless contrast with the Precise Dimming Series. Featuring advanced all-domain halo control, this next-generation Mini LED TV combines powerful light-emitting chips and condensed micro-lenses to banish distracting light bleed. By pairing a high-contrast CSOT HVA 2.0 panel with an intelligent Light and Shadow Control Algorithm, it shapes breathtakingly realistic light and deep shadows. It’s a massive leap in picture quality designed to give you a premium, upscale viewing experience.

Compared to the previous generation of conventional light-emitting chips, the TCL C7L features a groundbreaking, high-efficiency light chip that significantly enhances both peak brightness and energy efficiency. This engineering milestone allows the TV to reproduce natural bright and dark scenes with pristine, lifelike clarity.

For gamers, the SQD-Mini LED technology unlocks a new level of visual performance, revealing critical details hidden within dark scenes while maintaining pure, vibrant colors in brighter areas. From deep shadows to dazzling highlights, every frame is rendered with exceptional clarity, richness, and immersive depth to give players a true competitive edge

True premium entertainment demands legendary sound. The TCL C7L delivers exactly that with an elevated audio system co-engineered with Bang & Olufsen. When you hear this system in action, you are listening to the meticulous craftsmanship of world-class engineers who have poured a century of acoustic expertise into tuning its speakers. The result is an extraordinary sonic experience where nothing but the purest, most authentic sound comes out.

The next era of home entertainment has arrived. Step into the future of visual excellence with the new TCL C7L TV, powered by SQD-Mini LED technology—the undisputed pinnacle of modern display innovation.

The TCL C7L TV is available in 55”, 65”, 75”, and 85” models and can be purchased at all authorized TCL dealers nationwide.

For more details on the TCL C7L TV, log on to https://www.tcl.com/.

See how vivo X300 Ultra is made with Anne Curtis at vivo Global HQ

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Most people experience a smartphone only after it reaches store shelves. Few ever get the chance to see what happens before that.

During her recent trip to Dongguan, China, actress and vivo Philippines ambassador Anne Curtis stepped inside vivo Global Headquarters for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how the vivo X300 Ultra comes to life. From intelligent manufacturing to imaging innovation, the visit offered a rare glimpse into technology, craftsmanship, and people behind vivo's latest flagship smartphone.

For Anne, it was an opportunity to discover the story behind every photo, long before the shutter button is ever pressed.

Where innovation comes to life

Walking through vivo Global Headquarters' production facility, Anne watched as smartphones after smartphones moved through the production line with remarkable precision. Robotic arms assembled components with millimeter accuracy while engineers carefully monitored every stage to ensure each device met vivo standards.

Throughout Amid the synchronized movement of machines and people, one detail stood out: powered by advanced manufacturing technology, a new vivo smartphone is produced every 11.4 seconds.

The impressive pace reflects vivo's manufacturing capabilities, combining intelligent automation with meticulous quality control to deliver smartphones to users around the world.

Anne also discovered that building the vivo X300 Ultra goes far beyond efficient manufacturing.

Before reaching consumers, every flagship device undergoes multiple rounds of testing for performance, durability, and imaging excellence. Each stage is carefully designed to ensure the X300 Ultra delivers the premium experience expected from vivo's flagship X Series, from everyday reliability to professional-grade imaging performance.

Witnessing the process firsthand offered Anne a deeper appreciation for the engineering, craftsmanship, and attention to detail invested in every flagship smartphone.

The technology behind every great shot

As someone who has spent years in front of the camera, one part of the experience resonated with Anne the most: discovering what powers the vivo X300 Ultra's imaging system.

She learned more about ZEISS, the world-renowned German optics brand with more than 180 years of expertise in precision imaging and lens innovation.

The global partnership between vivo and ZEISS combines decades of optical excellence with advanced smartphone engineering to push the boundaries of mobile photography. Together, they continue to unlock a new era of imaging, enabling users to capture professional-quality portraits, landscapes, and everyday moments with remarkable clarity.

For Anne, it was a reminder that every memorable photo begins long before someone presses the shutter button.

A different way to see the vivo X300 Ultra

By the end of the tour, Anne walked away with more than a behind-the-scenes experience.

She gained a new appreciation for everything that happens before the vivo X300 Ultra reaches users, from intelligent manufacturing and rigorous quality testing to the innovation behind its camera system.

It's a side of smartphone technology that few people ever get to witness, making her visit to vivo Global Headquarters a rare look into the journey behind vivo's flagship imaging smartphone.

This exclusive tour is just one highlight of Anne Curtis' China adventure. Catch more exciting moments from Anne's China trip in the next videos by following vivo Philippines on Facebook, Instagram , YouTube, X, and TikTok.

Inspired by what Anne discovered? Experience vivo's most advanced imaging flagship for yourself. The vivo X300 Ultra is available for Php 109,999 at vivo concept stores nationwide or online via the vivo e-store.

Customers who purchase via the vivo e-store will also receive a free vivo X Series VIP Exclusive, a limited edition vivo Watch GT 2 and a vivo Photography Bag, while supplies last.

Jollibee is Voted USA TODAY’s No. 1 Best Fast Food Fried Chicken for Third Straight Year

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THREE YEARS AT NO. 1. Jollibee has been voted the No. 1 Best Fast Food Fried Chicken in the U.S. in USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for the third consecutive year, reinforcing Chickenjoy’s reputation for being the consistently crispy, juicy, and delicious fried chicken in one of the world’s most competitive quick-service restaurant markets

Jollibee has once again been hailed the No. 1 Best Fast Food Fried Chicken in the U.S. in USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, securing the top spot for the third consecutive year

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• Jollibee’s has been named the No. 1 Best Fast Food Fried Chicken in the U.S. for the third consecutive year.
• The recognition reflects continued consumer preference for Chickenjoy in the U.S., one of the world’s most competitive quick-service restaurant markets.
• The three-year winning streak reinforces Jollibee’s reputation for consistently delivering superior taste and quality.
• The recognition strengthens Jollibee’s growing appeal among customers in the U.S.and around the world, reinforcing the brand’s momentum as it continues to expand internationally.

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Voted on by USA TODAY readers, the latest recognition reaffirms Jollibee Chickenjoy’s reputation for consistently delivering the crispy, juicy, and delicious taste that customers love in the highly competitive U.S quick-service restaurant market. Its third straight win also shows that Chickenjoy fried chicken’s exceptional taste is not a one-time achievement, but a quality standard that Jollibee continues to uphold.

“Receiving this recognition for the third consecutive year is especially meaningful because it reflects the consistency of the quality, taste, and customer experience that we work hard to deliver with every serving in Chickenjoy,” said Ernesto Tanmantiong, Jollibee Group Global President and Chief Executive Officer. “It gives us even greater confidence in Jollibee’s ability to deepen customer trust and brand love in more markets, as we continue bringing the products and experiences that have made our brand a source of joy for many families.”

A consistent standard of superior taste

Known for its golden, crispy exterior and juicy, delicious chicken, Chickenjoy fried chicken continues to earn the loyalty of customers across markets.

The win marks another milestone in Jollibee’s growing list of international accolades, having previously been named: The Best Fast-Food Fried Chicken by Eater.com (2022) for Chickenjoy, and Best Chain Fried Chicken in America by Thrillist (2021).

With around 100 stores in North America and over 1,800 locations worldwide, Jollibee has become one of the fastest-growing restaurant brands globally. The brand continues to attract fans across cultures through its joyful customer experience and crave-worthy offerings, with recognitions such as USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Award adding to its global brand momentum.

“We are deeply grateful to the USA TODAY readers who voted for Jollibee and to our loyal customers who continue to share their love for the brand,” said Maribeth dela Cruz, Jollibee Philippine Brands North America President. “This recognition also reflects the dedication of our teams who prepare and serve Chickenjoy every day, helping ensure a joyful and satisfying experience with every visit. It inspires us to keep delivering the Jollibee experience people love, while introducing it to even more customers across North America and beyond.”

The USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards feature recommendations across food, travel, destinations, and experiences in the United States. Nominees are selected by experts, while the final rankings are determined through public voting.

View the complete USA TODAY 10Best Fast Food Fried Chicken list.

To learn more about Jollibee Group, visit www.jollibeegroup.com