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.

The 700 Club Asia levels up the Spirit of Giving with "Wagas ang Bigayan sa CHRISTmas"

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“Wagas ang Bigayan sa CHRISTmas,” a series special live episodes on December 16-20, at 11:00 p.m. over GMA News TV. 

The 700 Club Asia,  fresh from its AnakTV seal award, convincing Filipinos to level up their spirit of giving in  Wagas ang Bigayan sa CHRISTmas.

The TV special hopes to raise more funds to be able to help more people through the CBN Asia Family of Ministries (CBN Asia Media that produces The 700 Club Asia and the top-rating Superbook, Operation Blessing, Asian Center for Mission and The Prayer Center).

“Many of our kababayans are still clamoring for our help and support. In this season of giving, we pray that God touches the heart of people so that they will be cheerful givers to their fellowmen who are needing help and hope. The 700 Club Asia special episodes would be a great opportunity for everybody to spread cheer and touch the lives of others this Christmas season,” says Peter Kairuz, President and Chief Executive Officer of CBN Asia and Operation Blessing and host of The 700 Club Asia.

Peter explained that the theme "Wagas ang Bigayan sa CHRISTmas" captures the generous spirit of Filipinos especially at this time when every opportunity to help counts.

DISCOVER the pure joy of giving and be a part of "Wagas ang BIgayan sa CHRISTmas. Help us help our kababayans so that like you, they will find hope and rest this Christmas season.

Smart exclusively offers first Android KitKat phone

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Here's the first-ever smartphone running on the latest Android 4.4 Kitkat is exclusively available through Smart Communications - Google Nexus by LG.

Google Nexus 5 is the first phone in the Philippines running on Android 4.4 KitKat. It also boasts a 5-inch full-HD display and 8MP camera with image stabilization. It’s the sweetest deal from Smart at Plan 1500 with unlimited LTE!

Executives of LG Philippines and Smart Communications  with the Google Nexus 5 by LG during the  sweet launch of Android KitKat phone last Thursday, December 12, 2013, held at Jump Experience Center, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City.

Smart Communications offers the Google Nexus by LG for free under Unli Surf Plan 1500. Through the said plan, subscribers can enjoy unlimited Internet surfing on the Nexus 5 over Smart’s 4G LTE network.

Visit  http://www1.smart.com.ph/postpaid/phones/all-phones-and-devices/2013/12/12/google-nexus-5

The postpaid plan comes with 120 all-network text messages and 60 minutes of calls every month within a 30-month lock-in period.

Smart also offers Nexus 5 for PhP 22,500 to prepaid subscribers.

For more information on the features of the Google Nexus 5 by LG visit Smart Communications' Jump Experience Center at the SM Megamall. 

Acer’s next-generation products fit for everyone’s lifestyle

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With “A Touch More,” global tech giant is totally new experience by Acer and Microsoft. Acer Philippines introduced its next generation products highlighting innovative design features that are fit for everyone's lifestyle! This launch was held at Metrotent, Metrowalk, Ortigas Center, Pasig City, December 12, 2013. 

In line with its worldwide campaign “A Touch More,” global tech giant Acer introduces its next generation products in the country highlighting their innovative design features, which include those in the growing “touch” product category.

Acer Aspire ZC-602

Themed “Techno Surround,” the event presents an overwhelming display of products with superior computer technologies to make everyone feel that technology is constantly growing in our lives. With this in mind, Acer introduces 8 of its cutting-edge, touchscreen-based products powered by software giant Microsoft’s latest operating system, Windows 8.1, that emphasize on how Acer redefines the way people can use touch technology in their everyday devices.

Acer Aspire R7-571

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Celebrating new solutions for an easier everyday life, Acer offers products that can cope with users who multi-task, now a required skill not just in work but also in managing many other different lifestyles outside the office. Mobile devices such as notebooks had now become very useful for students, businessmen, and even artists in conducting their everyday endeavors.

One of the thinnest laptops in the market today, a mere millimeter thicker than its predecessor, who would think that the Acer Aspire S7-392 packs more power and has the ability to perform more? This über-popular, award-winning Ultrabook is amped-up with 4th generation Intel Core processors for that blinding processing speed, plus “Acer Purified Voice” to reduce noise for voice recognition and VOIP applications. Though thin and light, its aluminum unibody design exudes toughness for better protection, plus a dual-torque and t-shaped hinge frame that enhance the stiffness of the screen when opened and reduce any wobble effects.

Acer Aspire S7-392

Unique and innovative, the Acer Aspire R7-571 uses the “Ezel” hinge that transforms it from a normal notebook by simply reversing the screen, as a tablet with its pad mode, or as a digital drawing board in Ezel mode. This way, users can place the screen exactly where they want it, making it a true multi-functional device for the modern cyber road warrior of today.

Meanwhile, the Acer Aspire S3-392’s slim and stylish design comes with powerful enhancements starting with its 4th generation Intel Core processors to pump up its productivity and entertainment functions when it comes to office or personal needs. Plus, a patented dual-torque hinge and Acer TwinAir cooling technology gives you a wobble-free touch experience and better overall computing power.

Acer Aspire U5-610

Another dominant notebook from Acer is the Aspire V3-772, also with formidable 4th-Gen Intel Core chips, up to 2TB storage space or 1TB via 256GB SSD, or through the AcerCloud for much more storage space. The V3-772’s NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760M provides vivid and crystal-clear enjoyment to users when it comes to visual applications, along with Dolby Home Theater v4 sound system for crisper audio quality.

With 4 different laptops to choose from, Acer customers now have the power to choose the unit that they need, depending on their lifestyle.

Acer Aspire V3-772

When it comes to mobile handheld devices, Acer offers the Acer Iconia W4-820. With its “Zero Air Gap” technology, the touch capacity and LCD screen are closely bonded to provide superior clarity and brightness. It is built not just for fun but also productivity, especially when viewing, creating or editing documents even while you’re on the road or rushing in-between but very important appointments.

Aside from mobile devices, Acer also thinks of every home that relies on technology. Take a look at Acer desktops like the Veriton Z2-660G, a popular choice for commercial/business users. Businesses now have an affordable solution for their PC needs, be it in computing processes or securing valuable data and system protection.

Acer Iconia W4-820

Or you can go for the All-in-One (AIO) PC like the Acer Aspire ZC602 and the award-winning Acer Aspire U5-610. The Aspire ZC602 delivers not only the basic computer needs at home but also packs features that make it easier to use like using hand gestures to control it, and “Acer Remote” so it can connect with other Windows 8 mobile devices. The Acer Aspire U5-610, on the other hand, provides better daily computing performance with its 4th generation Intel Core processors and 16GB of DDR3 1600 Mhz SDRAM so expect it to perform 15% better and load any application two times faster.

Acer Veriton Z2-660G

“For 10 years of creating ways to get you ahead with ease, Acer’s global standards brought by sharp and crazy minds in different continents of the world,” said Mr. Manuel Wong, Acer Philippines General Manager, “is here again in the Philippines to present how else can we be of your daily assistance.”

Acer continues to bring innovation to the ever-changing lives of Filipinos in this digital age, and wants to share this ride – this wave of change – in people’s lives for a better and brighter future.

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Manila Water recognizes green vendors

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“Greening the Supply Chain” that aims to educate and strengthen the environmental awareness of our contractors and to ensure that they are in compliance with environmental legal requirements and reduction of environmental impacts as part of Manila Water’s greening the supply chain initiatives.

As part of the company’s continuing programs to motivate its various “green” contractors and vendors to take part in implementing environmental initiatives and best environmental practices, Manila Water Company has recognized 14 of its pool of accredited service providers for their exemplary performance and commitments to the Green Islands of Sustainability project.

During Manila Water’s 7th Contractor’s Forum the Green Vendor Awards were given CRL Environmental Corp., Dolomatrix Philippines, Inc., E.I. Construction and Development Corp., Electrical Equipment & System Integration, Inc., G.D. Reyes Construction, GPM Industries Corp., Honda Cars Philippines, Inc., Lanange Construction, Lane Archive Technologies Corp., Link Energie Indus for their outstanding environmental performance and successful implementation of measures to lessen environmental impacts of their operations, reduce business cost and provide better workplace to its employees.

Manila Water also gave Green Star Awards to Link Energie Industries and Moldex Products as they both achieved a four-star rating equivalent to 80-95%. Green Star Awards are given by Manila Water to its contractors for achieving a four to five-star rating.

Manila Water Operations Group Director Geodino Carpio said that the recognition it gives its contractors and vendors aims to influence and motivate its various contractors to implement environmental initiatives in climate change mitigation and adaptation, environmental protection through reduction of environmental impacts through the implementation of best environmental practices.

“It’s been a commitment of Manila Water to pursue environmental sustainability programs to protect our resources and environment,” Carpio added.

In the same forum, Manila Water Environmental Planning Department Manager Mark Tom Mulingbayan shared the pressing problems of climate change and its impacts as well as strategies on climate change mitigation and adaptation. 

Mulingbayan also stressed the importance of what we can do as individuals and business entities to lessen our carbon footprints.

Aside from climate change, also discussed during the forum are the Philippine Environmental Laws and Regulations that needs to be complied such as Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Philippine EIS System, Ecological Solid Waste Management and Toxic and Hazardous Waste Acts.