"Ultrablessed" by Sponge Cola

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Ultrablessed reflects the Diamond-recording band Sponge Cola’s fun journey as musicians. Composed of 10 new songs, the album gives people a glimpse of the more than a decade of friendship between the members of the band.

Ultrablessed will be launched this January 31, 8 p.m., at the Eastwood Central Plaza. A bonus DVD of their last concert Maximum Capacity is also included in the album.

Composed of Yael on vocals, Armo on lead guitar, Gosh on bass and TedMark on drums, Sponge Cola considers this album as a celebration of years of blessings.

“We have been chillin’, doing the things we love to do all these years,” says Yael. “So, looking back, we are not just really blessed, but we are Ultrablessed.”

According to Yael, the album contains 10 new fun songs, but quickly clarified that, “basically, all the tracks in the album are ‘fun’ songs, but not necessarily happy. Some songs are sad, but they are fun.”

Yael further explains that the album has that fun vibe, which is a product of the band members’ current state of mind.

“When you are happy, of course, you come up with ‘fun’ songs,” he adds. “This album has that vibe in it, so I hope we can share this to everyone.”

The album’s first single Anting-Anting, which also features Gloc-9 and Denise Barbacena, talks about empowerment among victims of bullying. Its music video is set to premiere on MYX in a few days.

Ultrablessed also features the band’s collaboration with Yeng Constantino. Aptly called +63, the area code of the phillipines, the song talks about long distance love, a familiar theme in everyday Filipino life.

"Communication softens the blow of distance,” explains Yael. “Nothing beats the real thing, but distance forces us to make do with what little interaction we can have.”

For Yael, Ultrablessed is also special because, like the band’s earlier hits, his brother Yannyi Yuzon worked on the project as producer.

He adds, “Yanny, alongside Eric Perlas of tower of doom. It's a very similar setup to what we had with the first album with Jorel Corpus formerly of kjwan co-producing the band's first album Palabas.”

Coincidentally, the band went on a quick workation in the United States with first album co-producer Jorel Corpus, now a Berkeley School of Music Graduate, to film a road tripping musical show called “This is How We Travel,” which will air on the band's youtube channelyoutube.com/spongecolamusic on February 15.

"We've been touring nonstop,” states Yael. “So we wanted to unwind, but we had a camera with us so we filmed our quirky west coast roadtrip along with some performances as well."

Ultrablessed CD Track List

1. Hawla

2. Kailangan Kita

3. Anting-anting (feat. Gloc-9 and Denise Barbacena)

4. Iyong-Iyong-Iyo

5. 9 To Sawa

6. +63 (feat. yeng constantino)

7. Walk Away

8. R.I.C.E

9. Singapore Sling (Dahil Kilala Na Kita)

10. The Answer

Maximum Capacity Concert DVD Track List:

1.     22

2.    KLSP

3.    Tuliro

4.    Tambay - Ako Na Lang with Zia Quizon

5.    Una

6.    Jillian

7.    Gemini

8.    Ayt with Gary Valenciano

9.    Puso

10.   Neon

11.   Jeepney

12.   Dragonfly

13.   XGF

14.   Bitiw

Encore

15.   Kay Tagal Kitang Hinintay

Follow Sponge Cola:

www.spongecolaonline.com

Facebook: spongecola

Twitter: @sponge_cola 

Instagram: @spongecolamusic

YouTube: spongecolamusic

Samsung Galaxy Data SIM Promo

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Samsung Philippines has been promoting the Samsung Galaxy Data SIM. The SIM card is actually part of Samsung’s new promo for its 3G-capable smartphones and tablets. Powered by Globe Telecom’s network, the SIM card enables new buyers of Samsung smartphones and tablets to instantly enjoy their device.

The Samsung Galaxy Data SIM bestows users free two months of Globe Telecom’s PowerSurf 299 or equivalent to a total of 600MB free mobile data (300MB per month in two months). Such an amount of data enables users to deliver up to 19,000 tweets on Twitter, download 150 songs, or watch 300 minutes of online video.

The Samsung Galaxy Data SIM can be acquired by purchasing any 3G-capable smartphone or 3G tablet from participating Samsung Experience stores or kiosks.

Promo runs until February 28, 2014. For more information on the details and the mechanics of the promo, visit https://www.facebook.com/SamsungMobilePH.

TGP and Kuya Kim partner to promote generic medicine awareness

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Passionate in his advocacy of a healthy Filipino community, Matanglawin host, TV Patrol’s resident weatherman and the country’s king of trivia, Kuya Kim Atienza, recently partnered with the country’s largest drugstore chain, The Generics Pharmacy® (TGP), to promote generic medicine awareness in the Philippines.

Having gone through a massive stroke and currently battling a rare medical disorder, Kuya Kim believes that aside from the quality of a certain medicine, price is highly crucial especially with the current state of healthcare systems in the country and when it is assumed generally by private individuals. 

“When I had my stroke, I realized just how pitiful our healthcare system is. What’s worse is that if you are not that well off and you suddenly get sick, it will probably cost you a fortune especially with those expensive treatments,” explained Kuya Kim. “You can also add the increasing price of medicines to the list.” 

“This has been my motivation to push for affordable yet equally safe and effective alternatives when it comes to medicines. For someone who needs to spend a lot on a daily basis as treatment for my sickness, this includes constant intake of paracetamol for the pain, I am thankful that we have generic medicines that are readily available in the market today,” he added. 

Kuya Kim, a health buff and fitness enthusiast, was recently diagnosed with the Guillain-Barre syndrome, a rare disease that causes the body’s immune system to attack the nerves, and when not treated early, can paralyze the entire body. 

He currently stars in TGP’s latest multi-media campaign featuring the human clinical study conducted by the De La Salle Health Sciences Institute (DLSHSI) to prove the safety and efficacy of the TGP Paracetamol, the company’s first private label generic medicine. 

TGP President and CEO Benjamin Liuson (left), and TGP Chief Marketing Officer Philip Tan (right) with the company’s newest brand ambassador, Matanglawin host Kuya Kim Atienza.

The TGP Paracetamol is the first clinical and human-trial tested private label generic medicine brand that is proven to be in equal effectiveness to off-patent brands. This was tested via a randomized three-way crossover single dosed bioequivalence study against the leading and innovator paracetamol brands in the market. 

“Kuya Kim is the epitome of a true survivor. His experience, both in his medical battles and in his career, provides great credibility and truthfulness in our advocacy towards the promotion of generics in the country,” said TGP President and CEO Benjamin Liuson. “We are very much excited with what this partnership will bring.” 

With over 1,600 franchised outlets nationwide, TGP is strengthening its pro-health advocacy by getting reputable and well-known personalities like Kuya Kim and Batangas Governor Vilma Santos-Recto to support their cause. 

The company is committed to providing the highest quality of healthcare possible at a very affordable price by adding to its wide range of generic medicines like vitamins, maintenance medicines for the heart, diabetes and cholesterol, and the new TGP Paracetamol, which can be bought at only P1.00 per tablet in all TGP outlets. 

TGP also offers its customers a Dial-A-Doctor service wherein they can get free medical consultation from a doctor on duty and receive recommendations right away by simply dialing 732-3333.

The service is available from Monday to Saturday, from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Tigerair offers hassle-free transfer from Kalibo to Boracay

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Tigerair Philippines believes in bringing customers the best value for money through customer-friendly, high-quality service and excellent standards of safety, security, and reliability. As their aim to provide their customers with seamless travel process so they don't have to be stressed as they travel.

As the President and CEO of Tigerair Philippines, Olive Ramos said that "the premium in flying with Tigerair Philippines is that we are always on the look out for innovative solutions that will make traveling as smooth and stress-free as possible. With us, your vacation begins the moment you board any of our daily direct flights to Kalibo from Manila, Clark or even Singapore by availing of the Tiger Transfer Service, exclusive for passengers going to Boracay from Kalibo and vice-versa."

That is why for your much-anticipated vacation among Boracay's powdery white sands and panoramic sunsets, take Tigerair's Transfer Service and experience a trip as relaxing as your destination. Say goodbye to that queuing to buy tickets for multiple transfers from the airport to the boat port, or looking for a ride to your accommodation, only to be overcharged with tourist prices.

With the Tiger Transfer Service, all you need is one ticket. As soon as you land, you are assisted to a scenic land transfer in an air-conditioned bus from Kalibo International Airport to Caticlan port, express boat transfer from Caticlan Port to Boracay Port, and prompt land transfer from Boracay Port to your hotel ---all with its own priority lane.

With the  Tiger Transfer Service, the passengers will get to the island paradise of Boracay via the seamless multiple transfer service at the convenience of just one ticket.

The Tiger Transfer Service voucher may be purchased on board before landing in Kalibo International Airport, and through the check-in counter at the Manila and Clark Airports.

To facilitate the Tiger Transfer Service, Tigerair Philippines tapped Aklan's tourist transport service pioneer Southwest Tours Boracay Inc. under a specially-priced agreement. 

"It is our thrust in Tigerair Philippines to offer value-for-money services, something I am proud to say, is shown through our Tiger Transfer service--- best value-for-money through excellent standards of safety, security, and reliability as we seek to make travel more convenient and enjoyable for our customers. " Ramos adds.

Tigerair Philippines is the first commercial airline to fly direct between Kalibo and Singapore. The carrier also flies to local destinations such as Clark, Bacolod, Cebu, Iloilo, Davao, Puerto Princesa, and International destinations such as Hongkong, Bangkok and Singapore.

In honor of the Chinese New Year, Tigerair offers promo of Php88, one-way Domestic fare and Php888, one-way International way if you book from Jan 27-29.

Travel period for this promo is from Feb 1- March 29.

Smart Bro’s Asus Transformer Book T100 offer a game-changer

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Tablets are great for games and entertainment, but what if you want to maximize the power of your high-tech device? Change the way you see and use your trusty slates as Smart Bro makes the Asus Transformer Book T100 available for as low as P1,299 a month.

Now available under Smart Bro’s Gadget Plus Plan 1,299, the groundbreaking Asus Transformer Book T100 combines the best of multimedia entertainment on a tablet with the productivity afforded by a full-fledged laptop.

“Increasingly, we are seeing users adopting the so-called ‘multi-gadgeted lifestyle,’ where they bring around two to three mobile devices wherever they go,” said Michele Curran, Data and International Services Marketing Head at Smart. Smart Broadband, Inc. (Smart Bro) is a subsidiary of Smart.

“Smart Bro combines the flexibility of the Asus Transformer Book T100 with its unparalleled mobile broadband service to empower multiple gadget users with the best mobile experience possible,” Curran added.

The Asus Transformer Book T100 comes with a 10-inch tablet that can easily be connected to a dock with a full-sized keyboard, offering the convenience of quickly shifting from play mode with the tablet to work mode when combined with the dock.

And with Windows 8 and Microsoft Office built-in, this latest addition to Smart Bro’s expanding gadget lineup provides a powerful platform that allows users to have fun with their tablet and still be productive even while on the go.

The Asus Transformer Book T100 is just the latest in the ever-expanding list of gadgets available under Smart Bro’s Gadget Plus Plans, which enable users to get their hands on the latest mobile devices without the need for a credit card.

Payable over 24 months under Plan 1299, this latest offering provides 50 hours of Internet surfing every month via a Smart Bro Pocket WiFi device with speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps. This comes with the standard Anti-Bill Shock Guarantee that activates automatically, which means subscribers wouldn’t have to pay more than P1,899 on their monthly bills.

With more than 10,000 4G-capable sites (HSPA+, LTE and LTE-Advanced) nationwide, Smart provides the most reliable and high-speed mobile broadband service in the Philippines with up to 42 Mbps of LTE speeds.

The telco recently completed a combined 150-kilometer undersea fiber-optic project in Bohol, bringing its total fiber footprint to 78,000 kilometers nationwide, providing four times more fiber power than any other provider in the country today.

To apply for the Asus Transformer Book T100 under Smart Bro’s Gadget Plus Plan 1299, interested individuals simply need to proceed to selected Smart Stores nationwide or order from the Smart Online Store (smart.com.ph/store). The device is also available under Plan 999 with a P6,000 initial cash-out upon application.

They may also visit smart.com.ph/bro, contact 6727277 on their landline phones, or dial *888 for existing Smart subscribers.