Keeping fit by living and eating healthy, here's the quick and easy way to juicing up

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Philips offers its Soymilk Maker and Avance Juicer for healthy drink fixes

The trend in juicing has become a favorite among celebrities and TV personalities in helping keep their bodies in shape. While this new craze in juicing may come at a price, there is another way to join in to the path of being fit and healthy with Philips’ two offerings for juicing and soy milk making.

“There are many health benefits when it comes to juicing your own drinks. Freshly pressed juices from fruits and vegetables kick starts the body’s metabolism and is a good detoxification method to rid the body of chemicals,” comments Philips General Manager for Consumer Lifestyle, Ms. Angelia Oh.

Ms. Oh adds that on top of boosting your body’s metabolism and detoxification, juicing and drinking fresh fruits and vegetables on the same day ensures that your body gets the vital minerals and fibers it needs. For this purpose, Ms. Oh suggests two liquid diet options - the Philips’ Avance Juicer and Soy Milk Maker.

Fuss-free juicing

Make up to 2.5 liters of juice from the day’s freshest picks of fruits and vegetables with the Philips Avance Juicer. Ideal for those looking for a quick drink fix, this juicer lets you save time on pre-cutting food thanks to its XXL feeding tube. Whether for the toughest or softest of food, the juicer’s powerful 800 watt motor also provides two speeds of juicing options.

Aside from being able to make juice in a snap, the Philips Avance Juicer is designed for easy cleaning thanks to its innovative quick clean sieve and pulp collector for easy disposal. Moreover, its spout accessory directly juices straight to the glass, so you’re ensured that you get the most out of your fruits and vegetables.

Create yummy soymilk in a snap

Fresh and delicious soy milk is now within reach with the Philips Daily Collection Soy Milk Maker. Designed to efficiently cut soy beans, the Philips Daily Collection Soy Milk Maker is equipped with a unique blade with streamlined ribs in its housing to finely cut and grind beans.

To easily enjoy your fresh soy milk, the Philips Daily Collection Soy Milk Maker also has its own filtering system that pours down milk without stirring thanks to its specially designed sieve.

In addition, the Philips Daily Collection Soy Milk Maker lets you choose from four programs for dry and soaked soymilk, five grain soymilk, rice paste and fruit and vegetable juice to make healthy drinks in an instant.

“Filipinos place high importance in the essence of family, and through this meaningful innovation by Philips, we hope to bring families closer together through keeping fit by living and eating healthy. Juicing and drinking more liquids may be a trend, but it’s one of those trends that will benefit us in the long run,” concludes Ms. Oh.

Celebrate the Yuletide season with treats from Philips

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More than just stocking stuffers

Christmas is one of the most anticipated and joyful times of the year. It’s also one of the busiest—our schedules can get easily packed, from Christmas parties to last minute shopping sprees. But Christmas doesn’t have to be stressful—plan your Christmas list ahead so you can sit back and relax as you enjoy this year’s Yuletide season.

Philips is helping you have a fuss-free Christmas with this gift guide from its line of consumer products. Whether it’s for family or friends, Philips makes sure you can give them the gift of looking and feeling good for the holidays and beyond.

For discerning audiophiles

Outdoor-loving music lovers will never want to leave home without the Philips O’Neill Headphones Cruz.

Philips O’Neill Headphones Cruz

It features deep bass sound and a simple plug and play design so you can enjoy your tunes on the go. Its robust modular design can withstand the toughest impact, and its ultra-tough, tangle-free flat cable is really designed for the great adventurers and extreme sports personalities. It comes in 6 eye-catching colors to fit any lifestyle.

Philips CitiScape Fixie Headphones 

Philips CitiScape Frame Headphones

City-dwelling individuals will always look in style while listening to their favorite music with the Philips CitiScape Fixie Headphones. Innovative design meets urban style in this range, as it features a monogrammed detailing, rich bass and excellent noise isolation through its closed acoustic system and high quality drivers. The Philips CitiScape Fixie come in black and teal. The Philips CitiScape Frame Headphones come with built-in microphone to allow easy switch from music to phone calls. Enjoy precision sound from its closed acoustic system and premium drivers. It has a compact foldable design for easy portability and storage.

Philips Action Fit Headphones

Working out without music can be boring. For fitness buffs who love to accompany their workout with music, go for the Philips Action Fit Headphones. It features ultra-light, flexible and sweat-resistant rubber, delivers a superb deep bass sound, and is equipped with ultra-soft silicon caps and a reflective stopper in the cable.

Philips Portable Bluetooth Speakers SBT30

If your guy is the life of the party, he’ll always want to have the Philips Portable Bluetooth Speakers SBT30 right by his side all the time. Big in sound but small in size, the Philips Portable Bluetooth speakers offer powerful sound supported by wireless music streaming via Bluetooth. They are also equipped with a rechargeable battery for playback and built-in microphone for hands-free phone calls. It comes in 5 exciting colors to choose from.

Philips SoundBar HTL9100 Philips 3D Blu-RayAmbisoundSoundBar

The Philips SoundBar Range will let your loved ones enjoy their favorite movies right in the comfort of their homes. The Philips SoundBar HTL9100 beams crystal-clear surround sound from wireless detachable speakers. This SoundBar will also be a main conversation piece for modern homes thanks to its minimalistic design. It also features wireless music streaming via Bluetooth. Meanwhile, the Philips 3D Blu-Ray Ambisound SoundBar HTB9150 prides itself on its ultra-slim design yet delivering immersive sound no matter the room size or shape, with six precisely angled drivers to create an amazing embracing surround sound effect.

A special treat for mom from Philips

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Philips sends out Mother’s Day love with these gift ideas 

Moms are probably the most hard-working, dedicated, and selfless people. You can be sure that your mom would always put you first above anything, and that she has your best interests at heart. 

This Mother’s Day, return some of the love she has given you by planning a special day for her. Pamper her, give her the royal treatment, take her out and make her feel extra special with these Mother's Day gift ideas courtesy of Philips.

A healthier diet, with the Philips Avance Juicer 

Help Mom stay fit and strong by providing her with a healthier way to prepare juices. She deserves nothing but fresh and pure fruit juices, made with a juicer that does not require pre-cutting or peeling, so she can get every bit of nutrient she needs. 

The Avance Juicer features an extra large feeding tube and a powerful 800W motor, so you can put in whole fruits and vegetables — such as apples, pears and carrots — whole, without the need for pre-cutting. Easy to assemble, use and clean, the Avance Juicer produces 10% more juice compared to other juicers — just what mom needs to stay healthy. 

A radiant glow, with the Philips ActiveCare Hair Dryer 

Moms are always beautiful, inside and out. But there's no harm in making her bloom even more. Help her get a makeover right at home with the Philips ActiveCare Hair Dryer. 

The ActiveCare Hair Dryer HP8260 lessens hair damage and overheating with an Even Heat Distribution technology. This allows the dryer to use an air outlet that ensures heat is always distributed very evenly — even at high temperatures — to prevent damaging hot spots. ThermoProtect temperature provides optimal drying temperature, while a volume diffuser enhances volume for bouncy hairstyles. Mom can also achieve shiny and frizz-free hair with ion conditioning, where charged negative ions eliminate static hair, condition the hair, and smooth down the hair cuticles. 

The ActiveCare Hair Dryer will make mom look radiant when she steps out with you for dinner on Mother’s Day, and will keep her looking beautiful everyday even when she’s too busy to visit the salon. 

A healthy smile, with the Philips FlexCare Plus 

Actions speak louder than words. And nothing says it better than a flash of mom’s healthy pearly whites thanks to the Philips FlexCare Plus toothbrush. 

Help mom achieve whiter teeth with the Philips FlexCare Plus equipped with its own patented sonic technology that helps improve gum health in just two weeks. It also provides superior cleaning action by gently and effectively reaching deep between teeth and along the gum line. If mom is new to the world of electronic toothbrushes, the Philips FlexCare Plus also includes an easy start program to help in acclimating mom to the Sonicare experience. 

For all the sacrifices and unconditional love that your mom has been giving you all these years, she deserves nothing short of the best. Show her your appreciation and gratitude with these simple presents, and let her know that you love her too, no matter what.

Happy Mother's Day to all moms! 

Philips launches LED Promise campaign “The Promise of a Greener World”

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Philips guarantees consumers that its LED lighting products offer long lasting and consistent brightness, savings on energy and cost, and guaranteed safety. Partnership with photography club ties Philips efforts in sustainability with environmental awareness.

I enjoyed the wonderful world of Philips. Last Saturday, May 4, 2013, Philips Lighting Philippines kicked off its LED campaign  at the SM Mall of Asia.

Entitled “The Promise of a Greener World”, the campaign emphasized how using LED lighting solutions can help reduce the Philippines’ carbon footprint, and avert the drastic effects of global warming.

Philips LED PH

The event was hosted by popular TV host Suzi Entrata-Abrera, featured Philips’ latest range of LED lighting products, together with its newest Brand Ambassador, popular TV personality and triathlete Kim Atienza.

Philips Country Manager and General Manager for Lighting Fabia Tetteroo-Bueno said that  “Philips LED lighting solutions are not only energy-efficient but also provide a superior quality of light. With this campaign, we hope to share with consumers the facts about LED lighting solutions and encourage them to make the simple switch to sustainable lighting solutions that is environmentally-friendly.”

Philips LED PH

“Philips Lighting is a strong advocate in environmental sustainability with our commitment to green manufacturing and solutions. That is why we decided to work with Kuya Kim to help spread the sustainability message as he is a strong advocate to make the planet a better place for current and future generations,” he added. 

Philips also had an environment-themed photo exhibit run concurrently with its LED product launch, which featured the images captured by the finalists of an online contest that Philips conducted in partnership with the Young Photographers Club (YOPHO).

“Our group is honored to have been chosen by Philips as a partner for this noble initiative. We hope that we were able to underscore the importance of preserving the environment through our photos, and encourage everyone to do their share in conserving our resources,” stated YOPHO president Daniel Formoso.

The World Wide Fund for Nature Philippines (WWF Philippines) also supported Philips in its LED campaign. “For three years, Philips has been supporting Earth Hour and our various energy efficiency initiatives. This new LED campaign helps Pinoys go beyond the hour to save the planet, one LED bulb at a time,” said Jose Ma. Lorenzo Tan, WWF Philippines Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

Recognized as a world leader in lighting, Philips strives to educate consumers on the ideal characteristics they should look for in good quality LED lighting products. 

“Aside from making consumers aware of the many benefits they can get from using LED lighting solutions, we want them to understand that they need to choose good quality LED lighting products to maximize the product’s potential,” said Tetteroo-Bueno.

Philips listed down three key items that good LED lighting products must possess: 

- long lasting and consistent brightness

- savings on energy and cost

- guaranteed safety 

In addition, Philips LED lighting solutions are at mainstream prices, to help make the shift from traditional bulbs to LED lights much easier.

Philips will be holding LED fairs in key malls across the Philippines, in order to bring the importance and benefits of using LED lighting solutions closer to consumers.

May 18 to 19 SM City Cebu

May 25 to 26 SM City Baguio

June 1 to 2 Glorietta 1

June 8 to 9 Abreeza Mall Davao

June 22 to 23 Robinsons Place Lipa

June 29 to 30 SM North Edsa

Philips teams up with WWF Philippines and the Young Photographers Club of the Philippines (YoPho) to raise awareness on how to make the Philippines a greener, more livable nation through its LED lighting products. From left to right: Gela Isidro, Philips Corporate Communications Manager; Christine Villanueva, Philips Country Marketing Manager; Jose Ma. Lorenzo Tan, Vice Chairman and CEO of WWF Philippines; Fabia Tetteroo-Bueno, Philips Country Manager; Rhona Arce, Philips Consumer Marketing Manager, and Anton Carranza of YoPho.

For more details about Philips and its LED campaign, 

please visit www.philips.com.ph

or www.facebook.com/PhilipsLEDPH.

Style meets sound with the new Philips SoundShooter - Colorful, compact speakers work with any Bluetooth device

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Sound quality, more than anything, is what makes a speaker worthy of a place in your living room stand. They can also earn a spot in your bag (or even your pocket) if they are ultra-portable. But what if there’s a speaker that offers high audio quality, portability and style? Would it earn a place in your sound-loving hands?

That looks to be what Philips is precisely going for with its new portable speaker, the Philips SoundShooter. 

“We wanted to create a speaker that would encompass all the sound and physical qualities that a consumer looks for. That’s what the Philips SoundShooter is all about,” explains Ms. Poi San Mok, Philips Marketing Manager for Lifestyle Entertainment. 

SBT30 

“Aside from superb sound and its convenient size, the design is also what sets the SoundShooter range apart. You’d be hard pressed to find other stylish and colorful speakers that sound this good,” adds Ms. Mok.

The Philips SoundShooter range comprises four different colors and designs. 

For starters, the SoundShooter SBT30 parades a khaki color, while the SoundShooter SBT50 comes with aluminum finishing. 

Designed for portability, both speakers are ideal for traveling and outdoor activities as they are supported by wireless music streaming via Bluetooth. “You can play music from any Bluetooth-enabled device and the speakers are each equipped with a rechargeable battery for easy use anywhere, with up to 8 hours of music playback,” Ms. Mok remarks. A built-in microphone allows for hands-free phone calls. And a carabiner comes with the SBT30 to easily clip the small speaker to a belt or bag.

Despite their size however, these SoundShooters can hold their own when pitted against other speakers of its range. “They’re small enough to grab and go, yet produces big, powerful sound,” adds Ms. Mok.

Meanwhile, the SoundShooter SBA3010GRN and SoundShooter SBA3011BLU offer more colorful options for those who would like to make a fashion accessory out of their speakers. 

With green and blue color choices, the SBA3010 and SBA3011 add a modern twist to classic speakers that are big on audio performance. These speakers get top scores in the compatibility department as they can easily be connected with any music device with an Aux connection due to their 3.5mm Aux-in ports. 

SBA3010GRN 

SBA3011BLU

SBT50

Like the SBT30 and SBT50, these colorful speakers also pack a lot of juice in them with built-in rechargeable batteries for those long drives or long hikes up hills. SBT50

“We’ve always been committed to creating innovations that make our lives easier every day,” says. Ms. Mok. 

“With these SoundShooters, we make sure to cover all aspects of a good speaker and still yield high quality products.” 

The SoundShooters are available in major electrical and gadget stores starting this April. 

About Royal Philips Electronics 

Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a diversified health and well-being company, focused on improving people’s lives through meaningful innovation in the areas of Healthcare, Consumer Lifestyle and Lighting. Headquartered in the Netherlands, Philips posted 2012 sales of EUR 24.8 billion and employs approximately 118,000 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries. The company is a leader in cardiac care, acute care and home healthcare, energy efficient lighting solutions and new lighting applications, as well as male shaving and grooming, home and portable entertainment and oral healthcare. News from Philips is located at www.philips.com/newscenter.

Sun, sand and shindig! Philips offers 3 tips on throwing the best beach party

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Partying may seem like the easiest thing to do, especially if it’s at the beach. But the perfect beach bash should be carefully planned out. So, if you’re planning to throw a mean beach party this summer, Philips offers these simple tips to make your bash one for the ages. 

Bring the dance floor to the shore 

Shoqbox

A party will never be a party without the best music blaring through powerful speakers. And if it’s a beach party, you need a speaker that can withstand some splashing and bumping. 

A small speaker packed with big sound, the Philips Shoqbox is portable, splash-proof and drop-proof. It carries powerful twin speaker drivers that deliver big sound that doesn’t crack. Operating on Bluetooth technology, it allows users to stream music from any Bluetooth device. 

You can also pair two Shoqbox speakers via Bluetooth to get stereo sound from left and right—resulting in louder, more party-ready music.

Prepare food that’s packed with flavor, and none of the guilt

When you’re preparing meals for a lot of people, fast and easy is usually the way to go. But there’s a way to make meals fast, easy and tasty—and good for your guests’ figures at the same time!

5 Philips AirFryer HD9220

Utilizing its patented Rapid Air technology, the Philips AirFryer lets you cook food without using oil. This means 80% less fat in your fried dishes, ensuring that everyone in the party enjoys delicious, healthy fried food. The AirFryer also features a food separator for frying multiple items at once. 

Turn heads with a stunning beach party look

You’ve got your music playlist and your Shoqbox ready. You’ve prepared a lot of deliciously healthy meals with the AirFryer. Now, all you need to worry about is yourself.

Since it’s a beach party, there’s no need for gowns or heels. Just slide into your favorite bikini and let your hair stun everybody.

12 Philips Curler HP8600

Create bouncy beach waves with the Philips Hair Curler HP8600. This curler makes use of a 32mm curling tong with ceramic coating to deliver naturally bouncy curls. It heats up fairly quickly at 60 seconds and is also safe to use with its cool tip.

Soak up the sun, feel the sand between your toes, and throw the most talked about beach party of the summer by following this simple checklist. The beach is ready for you.

Food for thought: Recipes to get you through a week of fasting and abstinence

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Holy Week calls for an entire week of fasting and abstinence. This means that your list of meal choices gets drastically trimmed down. But there are still plenty of meals you can whip up at home that are still scrumptious but guilt-free. Here are some great dishes with their corresponding recipes to try out courtesy of Philips.

Prepare a simple pasta dish with portabello mushrooms for the family this Holy Week and stay true to your fasting and abstinence duties. Usually an extender for meat dishes, the mushroom will surely provide a healthy alternative from the usual meaty pasta. Definitely this will be one of the go-to dishes for an entire week.

But just because you have to abstain from meat, doesn’t mean you have to forego nutrients. Seal in all the nutrients of all the ingredients of the pasta dish as well as every meal you wish to cook with the Philips Induction Cooker HD4932.

By utilizing 2100 W high power for fast heating, the Philips Induction Cooker HD4932 reduces 1/3 of your cooking time, which ultimately results in more nutrients sealed in your food. It quickly starts cooking at the touch of the start key and is also extra safe for children with its cool-to-touch surface.

Another great meal you can’t afford not to cook for the Holy Week is something freshly steamed. If you’re fond of steamed dishes, steamed lapu-lapu (grouper fish) might’ve instantly popped into your head already.

Fish in itself is already a healthy and delicious meal. But for it to be steamed instead of fried only makes it even more mouth-watering and rich with nutrients.

Boost the flavor of your steamed lapu-lapu with your own combination of herbs and spices using the Philips Food Steamer HD9140. Its Flavour Booster improves steamed food with delectable herbs and spices without doing anything more than popping herbs into the booster. The steamer requires little effort to operate with its digital timer and a Keep Warm function to keep food ready for serving all the time.

Finally, what’s a healthy Holy Week meal without the finest fruit juices? Make tasty and fresh fruit juices at home without any hassle using the Philips Juicer HR1871.

The Philips Juicer HR1871 features an extra large feeding tube that allows whole fruits and vegetables to be put in and juiced without pre-cutting or peeling. It is also easy to use and clean, and produces 10% more juice compared to other juicers. It can also juice up to 2.5 liters of juice in one go without having to empty the pulp container. A powerful 800 W motor ensures that you can juice even the toughest ingredients. Try mixing a unique recipe of organic pineapple, ginger and apple juice or mix and match your own fruits and veggies with the family.

Make abstinence and fasting something to look forward to with these healthy yet guilt-free recipes for the entire family. And amid all the vacation plans for the Holy Week, be sure to remind yourself that the Holy Week is also a time dedicated to reflection.

Philips Induction Cooker HD4932 Recipe

Baby Portabello Mushrooms and Conchiglie

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 25 minutes (including boiling of pasta)

Ingredients

500 grams conchiglie

6 tablespoons olive oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

500g organic portabello mushrooms

1 red bell pepper, julienne

¼ cup red wine vinegar

1 tablespoon Italian parsley, sliced

2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

A cup of baby rocket

Salt and pepper, to taste

Procedure

1. Using Philips Induction Cooker HD4932, cook the pasta in boiling water until al dente. Drain.
2. Sauté garlic, mushrooms, bell pepper until soft.
3. Stir frequently.
4. Stir in red wine vinegar, parsley and parmesan cheese.
5. Toss rocket before serving. Serve with a slice of focaccia.

Philips Food Steamer HD9140 Recipe

Steamed baby lapu-lapu fillets with organic vegetables and sweet potato mashed

Preparation time: 10 mins

Cooking time: 10 mins

Ingredients

4 pcs (150g each) baby lapu-lapu fillets

Salt and Pepper

Few branches of coriander

25g ginger, minced

50g red onions, minced

25g white stalk lemongrass, minced

50ml extra virgin olive oil

Banana leaf

200g sweet potato

Procedure

1. Pre-heat Philips Food Steamer HD9140
2. Season lapu-lapu with salt and pepper; add ginger, lemongrass, coriander, red onions and brush with olive oil
3. Wrap fish with banana leaf
4. Peel and cut potatoes into cube
5. Steam then serve

Philips Juicer HR1871 Recipe

Organic Pineapple, Ginger & Apple Juice

Preparation time: 10 -15minutes

Serves 4 persons

Ingredients

3 apples, cored

Half lime

¼ piece of fresh ginger

1 whole pineapple, cored

6 tbsp organic honey (optional)

4 strands mint leaves

Procedure

1. Extract apples, pineapples and ginger in the Philips Juicer HR1871
2. Add honey, ice and some lime juice
3. Garnish with mint leaves and a slice of lime
4. Add ice
5. Serve

For the Graduates Reaping the Fruits of Hard Work : Philips tips its hat to the graduates

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Work hard and you will be able to reap the fruits of your labor in due time. Remember, there is no such thing as an easy way to success. Everything can be achieved through hard work and patience.

You can reap the fruit of all those pressures and celebrate the achievements of such hard work.

Especially, for the students,  graduation is the momentous event that marks both a bittersweet ending and a beautiful beginning. Everybody looks forward to the day they cross the finish line of a long, hard fought journey in education. It is a time to reflect and commend everything one has been through to get to that point.

For all the hard work and effort that the students of your family put in all these years, Philips offers these suggestions on how to reward them this graduation season:

For the little ones who are ready to be the big kids.

It’s always a beautiful sight to see your son, daughter, niece or nephew outgrow their baby steps and take a big kid’s step to their future. To make that moment even more special, why not reward the young ones with a big kid gadget? 

Philips GoGEAR SoundDOT

The Philips GoGEAR SoundDOT is ideal for introducing a whole new world of music to the kids. An mp3 player designed for convenience, it is equipped with LED and sound indicators for navigation. The player is a flash drive in itself that allows for easy file transfer without cables. It also includes a built-in clip for hands-free use, and will attract your kids’ curious eyes with its wide range of colors. Moreover, users can enjoy up to 6 hours of music playback.

For the fashion savvy graduate 

CitiScape Downtown 

CitiScape Shibuya 

CitiScape St. Germain 

For the fashion expert of the family feel, Philips offers its CitiScape Collection. Featuring unique fusions of fashionable design and high quality audio, CitiScape headphones come with 40mm drivers that deliver clear, natural and balanced sound all the time.

If the artsy graduate takes inspiration from the urban backdrop of New York City, Philips recommends the CitiScape Downtown. Meanwhile, the Philips CitiScape St. Germain is tailor-made for the romantic and chic daughter or niece. And for the anime-loving, J-Pop and J-Rock loyalists of the family, Philips offers the specially-designed CitiScape Shibuya.

For the budding adventurers waiting to see the world 

Philips Shoqbox

Whether your son or nephew is graduating from high school or college, their thirst for adventure and the outdoors is likely to be evident—especially during the summer right after graduation. Philips suggests a worthwhile companion for camping, hiking or casual beach trips with the Philips Shoqbox.

A small speaker packed with big sound, the Shoqbox is portable, splash-proof and drop-proof. It carries powerful twin speaker drivers that deliver big sound that doesn’t crack. Operating on Bluetooth technology, it allows users to stream music from any Bluetooth device. It is meant to withstand the roughness of the outdoors—a reliable travel buddy for budding adventurers.

For the sound aficionado about to bid school goodbye 

Fidelio L1 

Fidelio M1 

For the audiophile graduates who are very particular about sound, Philips has a ready suggestion: the high fidelity Philips Fidelio M1 and L1.

Powerful vented and pre-tilted neodymium drivers provide solid sound production for the L1, bringing a controlled bass and a transparent mid-range. Its semi-open back architecture also serves to provide more natural and uncolored sound that’s very close to the original source. Meanwhile, the M1, which is primarily intended for outdoor or on-the-go listening, provides comfort and an overall sophisticated flair in its design. Sound also resonates well from the M1 due to its acoustic seal that’s built into the internal chamber to preserve sound details.

For the laid back yet sophisticated homebody 

Philips SoundRing DS3880W

Almost every family has a resident homebody or all around laid back member that appreciates the art of staying home rather than a night out. That son or daughter poured in countless hours of studying and sleepless nights from the comfort of his or her bedroom without fail all these years. For your young homebody, Philips offers the Philips SoundRing DS3880W.

Within its bold, spherical design, the Philips SoundRing houses a technology that produces natural and immersive sound. It is also equipped with Apple's AirPlay, allowing users to wirelessly stream their iTunes collections straight to the SoundRing. Furthermore, users can also charge their Apple devices through the USB port located at the charging base.

On their Graduation Day, pay tribute to the family members whom you’ve seen grow to become marvelous and learned individuals over the years. As you do so, remember that seeing them walk on stage for that diploma is a triumph both on your part, as parents who have endured and sacrificed much for their education and for them who did just as much.

They too deserve to reap the fruits of their hard work.

5 gift-and-date ideas: Feel the love from Philips with this Valentine’s Day gift and activity guide

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Make romance simple with romantic gift ideas that will bring joy to your loved one, special gift that captures the excitement and mystery associated with love especially this love month - February. Whenever Valentine’s Day rolls around, it comes with the pressure of thinking up the perfect date—and giving the perfect gift! 

On this special day, hearts should be pounding with joy, and not pounding with fear. To save you from your gift and date night worries, Philips is offering this excellent array of products and activities for a memorable Valentine’s Day.

1. A cuddle on the couch, and a perfect cup of coffee

With the cold wind blowing past us this Valentine’s Day, why not make the most out of the rare cuddle weather with your special someone and whip up great tasting espresso at the touch of a button using the Philips Saeco Intelia One Touch Cappuccino HD8753.

The Intelia One Touch Cappuccino is an easy to use automatic espresso machine designed to deliver the perfect espresso experience from bean to cup. Ladies can enjoy their favorite cappuccino using the Intelia’s integrated automatic milk function with easy refill. The gentlemen, on the other hand, won’t be left out when they get even a whiff of the Intelia’s espresso.

With adjustable coffee strength and temperature, as well as ceramic grinders for aroma preserving and a flavor-enhancing pre-brewing function, the Intelia is built to satisfy. It will serve you perfectly prepared coffee to go along with warm loving cuddles this Valentine’s Day.

2. Make her look extra stunning for your night out

Women love to look good, especially for the men they adore. And needless to say, the men appreciate it. With the Philips ActiveCare Hair Dryer HP8270, it’s a win-win situation come date night.

The ActiveCare Hair Dryer adds more body and bounce to hair, with a TempPrecision sensor that maintains hair temperature to keep healthy moisture intact. The volume diffuser dries hair healthily, reduces frizz and increases volume by spreading the airflow across the hair. It also has six flexible speed and temperature settings for full control.

With your girl styled like a star, take her on a romantic dinner for two—and make heads turn!

3. Make him smooth, suave and ready to dance

Want to see your man smarten up with a clean or even stylized shave for a cozy night out? Well, then take matters into your own hands and get him a brand new Philips AquaTouch AT890.

This wet and dry electric shaver is the secret to a smooth, clean shave. Designed for use even while in the shower, the AquaTouch offers both a comfortable dry shave as well as a refreshing wet shave. It features an inbuilt Aquatec seal which makes the shaver fully waterproof and optimized for use with shaving gel or foam. This means enhanced skin comfort and minimal skin irritation.

In addition, it utilizes DualPrecision shaving heads that have slots to shave the normal hairs and holes to shave even the shortest stubble. With his clean and suave look, he’s ready for a night of fine dining and slow dancing!

4. Turn your home into a cinema, and have an all-day movie date

Sometimes, the best dates don’t need to be extravagant or overly special. They can happen right at home. This Valentine’s Day, stay in and spend an entire day all bundled up, watching movies with your loved one. And do it with cinema-like audio courtesy of the Philips Soundbar CSS5123.

A sleek and premium speaker system, the Soundbar utilizes Virtual Surround Sound technology, wherein the speakers are precisely angled to create a surround sound effect for a realistic movie experience. A 2012 Red Dot Design winner, it also features a DoubleBASS technology which enhances the bass for a deeper and fuller effect.

5. Sip on fresh fruit juice on a romantic picnic

There’s nothing like fresh fruit juice made directly from your kitchen. It’s the healthiest drink you can get—especially during a season that calls for chocolates and cakes. Put a healthy little twist to your Valentine’s celebration by preparing your own fruit juices using the Philips Avance Juicer HR1871.

Easy to assemble, the Avance Juicer operates with an 800 W motor that can squeeze tough ingredients like apples or carrots. The extra large feeding tube allows you to put whole fruits and vegetables directly without having to pre-cut it. An electro-polishing technology optimizes juicer cleaning from the mesh on the sieve to the pulp container.

And what better way to enjoy fresh fruit juice than outdoors—on a romantic picnic with your partner!

Feel and spread the love this Valentine’s Day with these laid-back date ideas for you and your special someone. And romance shouldn't be reserved for just Valentine's Day, an anniversary or a birthday, but by the little things you do for our loveones. Enjoy your wonderful world throughout the year!