Experience Iron Man MK50 Robot by Ubtech and available through Quantum Mobile Gears (QMG)

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The awesome power of Iron Man's armor is now in your hands as the Iron Man MK50 Robot is now in the Philippines through Quantum Mobile Gears (QMG).

Built by UBTECH Robotics, a global leader in intelligent humanoid robotics and Al technologies, and officially licensed by Marvel Entertainment, the Iron Man MK50 Robot combines advanced robotics with augmented reality to give you a superhero experience worthy of Tony Stark himself.

"We at Quantum Mobile Gears is very much thrilled to have partnered with UBTECH to bring the Iron Man MK50 Robot here in the Philippines. This partnership will surely bring excitement to the Filipino market - both casual and hardcore fans alike, shares Kester Sy, president, QMG. "The Iron Man MK50 provides and immersive, entertaining, and customizable experience that will bring the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) to life."

The Iron Man MK50 Robot is your portal into the events after Marvel's Avengers: Infinity War and leading up to Marvel's Avengers: Endgame, which has hit theaters worldwide last April 26.  Get in on the action through your Iron Man MK50 robot's ability to control its movements lights, and sounds using a mobile device; complete augmented reality missions; customize the robot's face with your own and cod original, custom action sequences to personalize your own robot.

Coming with a retail price tag of Php16,990, get to enjoy the following features with your very own Iron Man MK50 robot:

-  A dynamic augmented reality (AR) experience through a free companion app for iOS and Android that lets you play as Tony Stark and suit up in the iconic MK50 armor to practice your battie skills. Build your arsenal of nanotech weaponry, then battle against enemy drones inspired by Iron Man's iconic villains, like the Chitauri and Ebony Maw. 

-    "I am Iron Man!" Use your mobile device to upload your own photo and custom audio to your Iron Man MK50 Robot's face display. Friends (and enemies) will be blown away when the retractable faceplate opens to reveal you as the hero underneath Iron Man's armor. 

-   Mobile Command Protocol puts you in control of the Iron Man MK50 Robot's motors, lights, and sound, with the ability to select specific phrases from a recognizable Tony Stark voice. 

-   Iron Guard Protocol offers custom patrol capabilities, utilizing cutting edge light sensor technology to detect enemy invaders and respond with audio and light reactions. 

-   Custom Protocol allows you to build one-of-a-kind moves for the Iron Man MK50 Robot using block-based programming. The visual drag-and-drop programming editor lets you create simple custom Iron Man scripts without requiring any programming knowledge while giving you the full Super Hero power of Iron Man's MK50 technclogy  

Priced at PHP 16,990, the Iron Man MK50 Robot by UBTECH is distributed by Quantum Mobile Gears in the Philippines and can be purchased from Marvel Official stores in Shopee and Lazada, Big Boys Toy Store, Secret Fresh, Filbar’s and Switch.

For more details on the iron Man MK5O Robot, be sure to wisit the following:

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11 student teams from the Philippines part of the Shell Eco-Marathon Asia

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The Shell Eco-marathon Asia 2019 (SEMA) yesterday capped the exciting UrbanConcept Mileage Challenge competition at the Sepang International Circuit, the same venue where SEMA was first held 10 years ago. SEMA is the world’s longest running student mileage competitions that challenge teams to design, build and test ultra-energy efficient vehicles.

ITS Team Sapuangin, race number 501, from Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Indonesia, winners of the UrbanConcept - Gasoline category during day three of Shell Make the Future Live Malaysia 2019 at the Sepang International Circuit on Wednesday, May 1, 2019, south of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Joining the team in victory is Shell General Manager for External Relations–Asia Pacific Xiaowei Liu (tenth from left) and Ministry of International Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Dr. Ong Kian Ming (eleventh from left).

Eleven student teams from the Philippines made it to this year’s SEMA and UP- Dagisik finished 8th in the UrbanConcept Mileage Challenge. Other participants from the Philippines were:    

1. DLSU-D Stallions_Hiraya, De La Salle - Dasmariñas

2. DLSU Eco Car Team - Battery Electric, De La Salle University 

3. DLSU Eco Team - I. C. E., De La Salle University  

4. NU Prime Sprinter, National University 

5. PLM Agsikapin, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila 

6. PUP-Hygears, Polytechnic University of the Philippines - Manila 

7. ATLAS Valor, University of Perpetual Help System - Dalta   

8. UST Eco-Tigers I, University of Santo Tomas (UST)

9. Dagisik UP, University of the Philippines Diliman 

10. ALAMAT UP, University of the Philippines Diliman 

11. Team UMindanao Wildcats, University of Mindanao.

Three teams from the Philippines passed the technical inspection and were allowed to test their cars on track, University of the Philippines – Diliman’s Dagisik UP landed the 8th spot with their car Siglo 3.0, under the UrbanConcept-Battery-Electric category.  

University of Sto. Tomas’ UST Eco-Tigers I marching into track with their Prototype category vehicle T400D

University of the Philippines-Diliman’s Dagisik UP with their UrbanConcept Millage Challenge 8th placer, Siglo 3.0 during the Shell Eco-Marathon Asia 2019

Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila’s PLM Agsikapan does not only want to win the competition but believes in a bigger advocacy of greener mobility with their vehicle Tala

In the end, student teams from Indonesia, Vietnam and Singapore bagged the top awards in the UrbanConcept Mileage Challenge. The top three UrbanConcept teams from each category have made it to the Drivers‘ World Championship Qualifier, and will compete today, May 2,  in a race to see who crosses the finish line first without running out of their limited allocation of energy.

Top Three UrbanConcept Teams

This year a total of 55 UrbanConcept student teams from the region were on track, pitting their innovative vehicles against each other in sub-categories spanning internal combustion engine, battery electric power and hydrogen fuel cell.

“The UrbanConcept cars seem largely more reliable than in previous years. We already have quite a number of valid runs than ever before. They seem, over all, more reliable and I think being on a professional race track with ample space, big turns for overtaking helped the students to achieve better results” explained Norman Koch, Global General Manager, Make the Future Live and Shell Eco Marathon.

SHELL ECO-MARATHON ASIA 2019 FIRST NIGHT RACE GLOBALLY

The competition, the first night race in the history of Shell Eco-marathon globally, was a new experience for both the spectators and participants.

“The night race added the extra excitement factor to the racing and of course it helps the driver to concentrate, not driving in the heat of the day. The cooler temperatures may have helped the results outcome” said Norman.

Full results and team information can be found here. For more information on Make the Future Live Malaysia and Shell Eco-marathon Asia 2019, please visit: www.shell.my/makethefuture.

Groove to the beat of the 80s

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Solaire Resort & Casino brings you back to the era of move and groove with INTO THE 80s – a retro concert featuring Philippine 80s music icons Gino Padilla, Jett Pangan, Raymond Lauchengco, Lou Bonnevie, and Jam Morales, happening on May 18, 2019 at The Theatre at Solaire.

The 80s were characterized by everything big: big shoulder pads, big hair, bold colors, bold fashion trends, and larger than life performers with their music through synthesizers, drum machines, reverb and, electric guitars creating music styles and a distinctive beat. 

Set the rhythm of the night and recreate the beat through the memorable music of 80s international stars and their very own OPM hits! From Prince to The Police, Sheena Easton to Spandau Ballet, Blondie to Kim Carnes, Bangles to Irene Cara, Whitney Houston to Wham, Billy Joel to Rick Astley, Kool and the Gang to Queen, every single song is guaranteed to make you sigh, swoon, sing along, sway, swing, and, finally, to get on your feet and groove.

Get ready for some dancing and step to the beat with Gino, Jett, Raymond, Lou, and Jam with Session Band, Filipinas, and a whole slew of dancers – because you can’t do the 80s without the boogying! 

Catch INTO THE 80s on May 18, 2019, 8PM at the Theatre at Solaire. Directed by Toto Gentica, Script by Henry Tejero, and choreographed by Butch Esperanza.

For tickets to “Into the 80s”, you can call TicketWorld at 891-9999.

In honor of its 55th anniversary: Rebisco awards 55 sari-sari store owners with store makeover and products

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Manila, Philippines – Homegrown snack giant Rebisco is spreading the anniversary joy to its grassroots business partners.

As part of its 55^th year celebration, Rebisco awarded 55 lucky sari-sari store owners with store makeover and products for each. The winners were selected among hundreds of small business proprietors who shared their stories detailing how the snack food giant has made an impact on their lives and businesses.

According to Rebisco President Jonathan C. Ng, the project was borne out of a simple yet poignant motivation: to express gratitude. “Sari-sari stores are crucial to our business model,” he said. “These entrepreneurs are our loyal and hardworking community partners who help nourish Rebisco’s continued growth and success. This project is one of many ways we want to give back, by empowering them and their businesses.”

Shining the spotlight

Of the 55 winners, three were featured in an online video recently released by Rebisco.

Ester Recinto, a 66-year-old sari-sari store owner from Batangas, runs a strategically located store near an elementary school. She started selling in 1974, with a P300 capital. Over the years, she was able to grow her business from a cabinet display of Rebisco products to an actual store.

Twenty-two-year-old Naname Dahoya from Cebu started a sari-sari store to help augment her parents’ meager income and support her six siblings. She calls Rebisco her “superhero” because the company’s popular snacks helped her small business grow, thus providing her and her family a more stable income.

The third featured winner is Sally Angulo from Zamboanga del Norte. At first, Sally only sold condiments and vegetables but eventually realized that there was a market for snacks. After researching her options, she decided to sell Rebisco products because of its high-quality products at more affordable prices.

“We hope that their stories inspire others to persevere amid adversities,” Rebisco Trade Marketing Head Michelle Ceniza said. “We are grateful to our partner sari-sari store owners for their loyalty and patronage these past five decades. It truly is an honor for Rebisco to be an instrument to the success of their business.”

Stronger partnership

After a momentous year-long anniversary celebration, Rebisco looks to the future with optimism.

“We look forward to sharing more successful years with our sari-sari store partners,” Ng added.

To watch the video, check out Rebisco Snackademy Facebook page.

MURA + DEKALIDAD: Bria Homes’ Formula to Housing Success

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GOLDEN BRIA HOLDINGS INC., is a leading affordable-housing developer in the country, now brings you even closer to owning your dream home—without the extravagant costs.

Are you a call center agent, an entrepreneur with a startup, an intrepid young IT professional, or a newly married couple just starting a family? GOLDEN BRIA HOLDINGS INC., has superior-quality, affordable homes to offer you—comfortable, well-designed abodes in thriving, well-planned communities just waiting for you to make the big move.

Live with comfortability without the extravagant cost! 
omes’ winning formula of affordability and superior quality translates in Alecza’s interior design. With its 36 sqm unit, sitting on an 81 sqm lot, you’ll enjoy Alecza’s a coziness with ease and convenience. 

Yes, this is BRIA Homes’ winning formula: Affordability (Mura) + Superior Quality (Dekalidad) = a beautiful BRIA Home for Every Filipino.

A subsidiary of Golden Bria Holdings, Inc., deemed to be the third largest real-estate enterprise nationwide, BRIA Homes counts a total of more than 700 hectares of land in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. 

This hefty portfolio has propelled the company to spawnmore than 50 housing projects in over 40 of the Philippines’ towns and cities that are poised for growth within the next ten to fifteen years.

This single-detached bungalow from BRIA Homes is the step in the right direction for your growing family. With BRIA’s customer-centric approach and its “Murang Pabahay” business mantra, more Filipinos are acquiring reasonably priced, excellent quality, and beautifully designed homes.

With BRIA’s winning formula for housing success, you now have the awesome opportunity of acquiring your own home with prices going for as low as P1,897 per month.

Residents can enjoy life to the fullest with BRIA Homes’ facilities that include covered courts, retail establishments, play areas for children, and special venues for events and recreation. Whether you’re in chill mode or inclined to go out on the town, be assured that BRIA Homes’ communities are never far from commercial, retail, and entertainment hubs. 

BRIA Homes is a subsidiary of Golden BRIA Holdings, Inc., considered the third largest real estate company in terms of market capitalization valued at more than P200B. The fastest-growing mass housing developer in the Philippines, BRIA Homes is primed to bring affordable house-and-lot packages and condominium units closer to ordinary Filipino families. This is the goal that drives every single employee in the company, for which the ultimate fulfillment is seeing a client happily moving into Bria’s homes.

To know more about GOLDEN BRIA Holdings Inc., call (0997) 725 0187, like “Bria Official” on Facebook, and follow “@TheBriaOfficial” on Twitter and Instagram.

Turning e-waste around: Brother Philippines offers opportunity for savings from e-waste—and a way to deal with unwanted electronics the right way

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It’s not uncommon for Filipino households to have one or two printers, copiers, scanners collecting dust from misuse. They might have upgraded to better models, found repair costs too expensive for a malfunctioning machine, or have no further use for the items. More often than not, these households found it too inconvenient to dispose of the machines—too bulky to throw out with the trash and virtually nowhere to pass them over for recycling.

In the photo: Mr. Glenn Hocson the President of Brother Philippines.

E-waste disposal can be a challenge—especially since the components within machines cannot be simply categorized to non-recyclables or biodegradable. At some point, we need e-waste disposal experts to come in and help.

Finding an opportunity to provide a little help for Filipino households with their e-waste dilemma, Brother Philippines initiated regular trade-in promotions, currently dubbed the “Switch to Tank” promotion, encouraging customers to use the genuine Brother Ink Refills only.

“The mechanics we’ve always had are very simple,” said Glenn Hocson, Brother Philippines President. “We ask customers to bring in their unwanted printers, copiers, fax machines, and scanners to select location, which will garner them discounts for their next printing equipment. Not only was this promotion a good opportunity for us to allow customers to try and purchase our products for less, but also for them to properly dispose their unused machines sitting around in their homes.”

For several years now, trading in machines for a Brother model of their choice enabled customers to experience all the practical yet impressive features of these products for themselves. But what happens to the machines that Brother Philippines collect?

“The trade-in events are a good way to boost sales,” shared Mr. Hocson. “But at some point, we have to think about the proper disposal of the machines brought to us. Obviously, we can’t store these in our own facilities or just throw everything out for the garbagemen to collect. So, we worked with a local e-waste, DENR-accredited recycling company, HMR Philippines, to help us responsibly deal with the machines our customers traded.”

HMR Philippines takes the traded machines from Brother Philippines, and break each machine down to its individual parts. Anything that can be reused safely (without potential risk of harm) will be saved for recycling, and the residual materials will be passed on for final treatment with another service provider.

“We made sure that our e-waste recycling partner will not just take the machines off our hands, but is also accredited in handling, transporting, and actually disposing the e-waste properly,” added Mr. Hocson“. It’s a small step toward becoming fully green, but along with our push for refill-tank printer systems to reduce waste from consumables like cartridges, we hope to contribute to efforts to help the environment.”

To learn more about the brand and its products, visit the Brother Philippines website at www.brother.com.ph, like its Facebook page (facebook.com/BROTHERatyourside), and follow @BROTHERPhils on Twitter and @BrotherPhils on Instagram.

#AngPagbabalik ! John Lloyd Cruz first endorsement appearance after two years! Is he coming back to the limelight?

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Photos and videos of matinee idol John Lloyd Cruz  have been surfacing after being on hiatus from the showbusiness since 2017.

Cruz, one of the most bankable actors of the Philippine cinema and very effective endorser once again proved that his fans are still waiting for his return. In a teaser video, which lasted only for a few seconds and only shows the back shot of John Lloyd, and posted in the 

Facebook page of the number one selling shawarma Turks a few weeks ago had been viewed 3.2M times, shared almost 800 times and gained a huge number of comments.

Without any clue in that teaser video, his fans already assumed that it was him in the video. Even actress Bea Alonzo posted on her Instagram a screenshot of that teaser video, which garnered almost a million likes.

This Monday morning Turks finally revealed in the 1-minute and 17 seconds video of John Lloyd Cruz showing the actor walking through different destinations, which somehow depicts his sojourn. The video is very simple, yet there’s drama the way it was created, and in a very subtle shot, he stopped and took a bite of a Turks pita donner.

The rugged look of John Lloyd Cruz in the Turks video titled Ang Pagbabalik is way too far from his guy-next-door image and a lot of people in the industry are asking if this signals his return to the limelight. His fans are still wondering about the life he’s been living since his hiatus.

According to Turks president Gem L. Zenarosa that during the course of his talks with John Lloyd Cruz, they never talked anything about his showbiz career or plans. He added that he got him as the latest ambassador of Turks because of his great confidence working with him.

“I am really grateful that John Lloyd trusts our company, he is a brilliant and very creative young man. Aside from acting we have discovered some of his remarkable talents,” Zenarosa stressed.

The Ang Pagbabalik according to Zenarosa is actually about Turks Small Pita Doner, which will be available again in all its branches.

“John Lloyd is the best endorser for this because like him, despite his absence in the showbusiness for a couple of years, the warmth and love of his fans for him never dwindles. With our Small Pita Doner we believe that our customers will be happy to know that it is back in our menu,” Zenarosa explained.

Just like Cruz who is seen to have a different image since he last appeared in the big screen, a clear indication that the actor is recreating himself and exploring different grounds, Turks is also doing the same thing to keep its customers excited whenever they visit a branch.

In time for the release of Cruz’s endorsement video, Turks also released to the market its newest offering — Turks Rice Bowl, which is a complete meal. You can choose beef or chicken for your rice topping, and it is priced at P50.00. The Small Pita Donner on the other hand, is priced at P35.00.

“To keep up with the demands of our customers, Turks continues to improve our menu and offerings to satisfy the discriminating taste of our loyal patrons,” Zenarosa stressed.

John Lloyd Cruz now joins the roster of endorsers of Turks such as Piolo Pascual and son Inigo Pascual.

To watch the full video of Ang Pagbabalik visit https://youtu.be/Uh0WwLnIEDQ. 

You can also watch the video on Turk FB page: official.turks.

Dream Cruise Flash Sale! Exclusive Labor Day Offering of BUY ONE, GET ONE For Explorer Dream’s 7-Night Queensland and Great Barrier Reef Cruises!

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Dream Cruises ushers in the holiday with an exclusive Labor Day offering onboard the newly-launched cruise ship purposely-built and recently renovated for the Asian luxury market with Explorer Dream!

Filipinos can get the chance to avail of a Buy One, Take One promo for the Explorer Dream 7-Nightcruises sailing out of Sydney, Australia to take on the Queensland and Great Barrier Reef itinerary for as low as USD822 for the 1st guest.

Truly evolving the Dream Cruises brand into “Asia’s Global Cruise Line”, Explorer Dream allow guest to experience the wonders of “Down Under” as the cruise will be making stops in Newcastle, Gladstone, Sunshine Coast, and Brisbane on the following sailing dates: Oct 24 and November 03, 10, 17, 24.

Booking for the promotion can be done through any local travel agency!

For inquiries, call (02) 836 6080 or email salesmanila@gentingcruiselines.com

ACTS-OFW Party List supports the LGBT Anti-Discrimination Bill

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An LGBT Alliance meeting and solidarity dinner with ACTS OFW Partylist was held at Club Filipino, Greenhills, on Monday , April 29. 

During the dinner / meeting at Club Filipino, ACTS-OFW Party List Cong. Aniceto "John" Bertiz III reiterated their group's commitment for the passage of the Anti- Discrimination Bill in Congress. The said bill will protect the rights of lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transgenders in the workplace and in the schools, as well as the right to set up a business or practice a profession. It will also give them the equal rights that are the birth right of each and every Filipino

Cong. Bertiz gave this commitment to some members of the LGBT community, particularly to those who attended the solidarity event. They gave the commitment after consulting with the group and with their many members overseas, some of whom are also LGBTs

"We have Overseas Filipino workers who are also members of the LGBT community We have seen how hard they work so they could provide for their families back home. The LGBTs are the bread winners and the backbone of their families. They have sent their brothers and sisters to school, and have taken care of their parents' medical needs. Therefore, we should give them the protection that is enshrined in the Bill of Rights of our Philippine Constitution."

For their part, Ladlad Chairman Professor Danton Remoto lauded this commitment from a party list whose focus is to have the best ethical practices in the overseas recruitment industry. 

"I am also an Overseas Filipino Worker teaching at a British university in Malaysia. I welcome the consultation do ACTS-OFW Party List with us regarding LGBTQ rights. Fighting for the rights of our LGBTQ will always be a prime advocacy of Ladlad Party List." Professor Danton Remoto is running for Councilor of District 3, in Quezon City.

ACTS-OFW means Alliance for Community Transformation and Service for Overseas Filipino Workers," which was founded in 2010.  ACTS-OFW Party List pushed for the ten-year validity of our passport and the creation of 1,000 more slots daily for OFW applicants. They also worked for the exemption of the P550  terminal fee, among many other legislative measures to help our airport OFWs, dubbed the "unsung heroes of our country." 

Flex your financial muscles with the new Praxis Financial Gym

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PRAXIS  Philippines officially opened a new facility where the public can flex its muscle to learn how to manage hard-earned money well.

Dubbled as Praxis Financial Gym, it serves as an activity center where the attendees are taught how to effectively manage their personal finances to prepare for their own financial freedom

Only 2% of more than 100 million Filipinos are financially literate, according to a World Bank study. This means that 98 million Filipinos are not skilled in making smart money decisions. 

Mastering money is critical especially at this time when we are faced with the rising prices of commodities and a weakened peso. 

Although the world of money can be difficult to understand, there is one activity that can serve as both an entertaining and learning experience to teach people how to effectively manage their money to prepare for their own financial freedom. 

PRAXIS

Praxis was developed in Singapore, a financial literacy solution that focuses on enablingfinancial literacy and education through a Gameplay. This unique and effective engagement and learning tool is now being utilized in educational institutions, financial services companies, government organizations and other leading companies in Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines with more coming soon.

In an exclusive Praxis Media Event held at the newly built Praxis Financial Gym, attendees got the chance to experience the Praxis Gameplay and got a jumpstart in managing their personal finances through a fun and interactive learning experience that inspires people to take action at the Praxis Financial gym.

Praxis can be customized to its specific audience, whether for students as part of their class, for companies’ employee wellness programs, or for financial institutions’ recruitment and training sessions or for their sales and customer engagement. 

Each Praxis Gameplay is facilitated by a certified Game Master directing its flow and announcing realistic “Breaking News” such as health scares, drastic changes in stock prices, and other news bits players need to make decision about their money. 

“We’d like more people to visit the Praxis Financial Gym to help in promoting financial literacy by letting them experience financial challenges and learn critical information that will help them fulfill their financial dreams,” says Mari-an Albert, Praxis Philippines CEO.

Mari-an believes that Praxis will help people in more ways than o

"Just like in a regular gym where customers can access trainers to guide them on their workouts, here, at the Praxis financial gym, licensed financial advisers can partner with Praxis to guide people and help master money. This gym tones your money muscles for life.”