CloudFone Takes Lead in Tablet Innovation; Earns Distinction as First to Introduce Intel-Based Tablets on Newest Android OS and Dual-OS

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CloudFone today proved its disruptive mettle as it became the first OEM to launch the country’s first Intel-based Android Lollipop tablet called CloudPad One7.0, and the first Intel-based dual-OS tablets namely CloudPad Epic 7.1 and CloudPad Epic 8.9.

CloudPad Epic 7.1

Homegrown OEM breaks ground for Lollipop in Asia

The first ever Intel-based Android Lollipop 5.0 device to be introduced in Asia, CloudPad One 7.0 is a result of close collaboration between CloudFone and partners such as Intel. 

Eric Yu, CloudFone President & CEO

“No other brand takes tablets more seriously than CloudFone. CloudFone is driven to empower Filipinos by continuously innovating to fulfill the promise of Tablets For All, and bringing the latest technology within people’s reach,” said Eric Yu, CloudFone President & CEO. 

“Our collaboration with industry leaders guarantees that our products are developed with the highest standards of quality, reliability and performance.”

CloudPad One 7.0 runs on the latest Android Lollipop 5.0 OS and powered by the 1.8 GHz Quad Core Intel Atom. It has 8GB of memory plus 1GB of RAM to store photos, videos, games and other applications that make the tablet experience both enjoyable and productive. The 7-inch tablet is wifi-ready, and Intelligent Battery Management ensures that the tablet can sustain power throughout the day. More importantly, users have the advantage of over-the-air updates within two weeks of release of the latest Android Lollipop OS for up to 2 years. 

Intel Philippines Country Manager Calum Chisolm

“The Intel Reference Design for Android (IRDA) was instrumental in enabling CloudFone to become the first local OEM in Asia Pacific Japan to make tablets based on the latest Android OS available in the Philippines. Intel is proud to be working with CloudFone, a homegrown brand that is truly serious about leading edge tablet development and uniquely positioned to grow the tablet market in the country.” said Calum Chisholm, Country Manager of Intel Philippines. 

“IRDA delivers a combined roadmap of the latest designs and updates; which, together with CloudFone’s local market expertise, enables CloudFone to easily customize designs based on the demands of Filipino end-users and accelerate their time to market. With the CloudPad One 7.0, today’s consumers can enjoy the best tablet experience with the advantage of the Intel Atom processor and all the latest Android apps.” Chisholm adds.

The CloudPad One is based on the 64-bit platform of the new 22nm Intel Atom chip. Because of this, it support 64-bit applications, and gives the tablets the ability to use more than 4GB of RAM. More importantly, the tablets have better responsiveness because its can fetch more data per cycle, making tablets capable of multi-tasking while improving power efficiency and battery life.

Tablets for work and play

As the tablet usage continues to evolve, CloudFone seeks to answer the growing demand for multitasking on the go. Today, CloudFone gives consumers and busy professionals an even better reason to love their tablets, as it offers rich functionalities that can be used for both work and play.

CloudPad Epic 8.0

CloudPad Epic 8.9

The CloudPad Epic 7.1 and CloudPad Epic 8.9 are two new tablets with CloudFone’s unique Crossover Technology, which allows users to run both Android 4.4 Kitkat and Windows 8.1. This means that users can have the best of both worlds – rich multimedia experience from Android and an ideal productivity environment with Windows. In Windows mode, users have the option to activate Office 365 applications such as Word, Excel or Powerpoint, which have all been optimally designed to work on touch-screen devices. 

Both tablets have a 5MP rear camera and 2MP front-facing camera and powered by a 1.8 GHz Quad Core Intel Atom Processor. The CloudPad Epic 7.1 has a 7-inch high-definition display, and 32GB memory plus 1GB of RAM. Meanwhile, the CloudPad 8.9 has an 8.9-inch full HD display and 32GB memory plus 2GB of RAM. 

Microsoft Philippines Director for Consumer Business Jerry Bongco

“We are extremely excited to announce this Philippine-first milestone of dual-boot Windows tablets with an industry-leading partner like Cloudfone,” said Jerry Bongco, Director for Consumer Business, Microsoft Philippines. 

“This clearly differentiates the Windows platform versus our competitors across price, apps and hardware specs parity.”

CloudFone is currently the only brand that offers dual-boot tablets. 

CloudFone also introduced the CloudPad 8.0, which runs on Windows 8.1 and powered by the 1.8 GHz Quad Core Intel Atom Processor. The 8-inch tablet has 16GB of memory and 1GB of RAM. 

The most colorful addition to CloudFone’s newest tablet range, it comes in yellow, red and blue for users who value style just as much as performance.

The introduction of these new tablets has come at an auspicious time, as CloudFone marks its 4th anniversary this year. To celebrate, CloudFone is giving special discounts on select tablet models, making their innovative devices even easier to own. 

From Php5,999, the CloudPad Epic 7.1 will now have an SRP of Php4,999. The CloudPad Epic 8.0, originally at Php9,999, now has an SRP of Php7,999. The CloudPad Epic 8.9 retails at Php8,999 and the CloudPad One 7.0 is easy on the pocket at just Php6,999.

“CloudFone is a game changer in the tablet market. CloudFone is uniquely positioned to address the country’s strong demand for tablets, with a full spectrum of tablet choices for the widest range of choices and lifestyles,” Yu states. “We are the only company with this kind of investment, commitment and experience in tablet development. Because we specialize in tablets and a deep understanding of the local market needs, we are the trusted partner for Filipino consumers.” 

Throughout its 4-year history of innovation, CloudFone has a developed a wide range of mobile devices in the tablet and smartphone categories that will suit any preference and demand. It has been responsible for several groundbreaking developments in the country’s mobile enablement, such as the introduction of the first Android device with mobile TV in 2012; the launch of Thrill 430X, the only Smartphone in the Philippines with a battery that exceed 4000 mAh in 2013; and the release of the first locally-branded Intel-based tablet in 2014.

Visit the Philippines Year 2015 puts local talents on the world stage

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Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) together with MTV brings Pinoy talents to a global audience with the MTV Music Evolution, raising the country’s international profile with its Visit the Philippines Year (VPY) 2015 campaign.

Abra, TPB Chief Operating Officer Domingo Ramon Enerio III, MTV Pinoy VJ Yassi and Chi Chi Monster 

Set on May 17 at the Quirino Grandstand, the MTV Music Evolution is a major concert that brings life to the evolution of hip-hop through the years. The event will feature both local and international acts headlined by Grammy-winning group Naughty by Nature and Philippines’ Gloc-9 and Abra. Co-presented by TPB, the event will be taped as live for global broadcast under the MTV World Stage global series.

The global event is expected to attract potential tourists from around the world to celebrate with Filipinos their shared love for urban music. More acts will be included in the roster of hip hop artists in the concert to be hosted by MTV Asia VJs Alan Wong and Hanli Hoefer.

“We are happy to team up with MTV Music Evolution for it presents a unique opportunity to spotlight Filipino talents, as well as our love for music and the arts,” said TPB Chief Operating Officer Domingo Ramon Enerio III. “With this partnership, we are hoping to spread the spirit of “More Fun in the Philippines” to more than three-quarters of a billion households in over 160 countries.”

VPY2015 continues to unveil more exciting events in the country. 

To help share with the world the unique experiences and adventures the Philippines has to offer, visit http://www.visitph2015.com / www.visitph2015.com .

A refreshing drink that can turn back time for you, stay fit and healthy - Premium HyC150 and Ginger Black Tea Extract

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Living a healthy lifestyle is what everyone must have. Have a healthy and well-balanced diet, enough rest, regular exercise, and positive perspective in life.

Many people never had to devote much extra effort to staying fit. Most of us spend the majority of our day sitting at a desk, doing work in the computer on the table, or on the couch and many hours on the road in the car. People neglect their health because of the hectic daily schedules but there are little things that you can do each day that will add to being healthy and fit.

Now in the Philippines are potent products that can make you look young, stay physically fit, and feel good inside out. Products that will make you feel you’re turning back the hands of time. 

We're talking about Premium HyC150 and Ginger Black Tea Extract. Premium HyC150, the rediscovered modern “fountain of youth” manufactured by Fine Japan Co. Ltd., is any person’s ally in remaining healthy, vibrant, and radiant.

Premium HyC150 helps you achieve this state because it combines three youth-inducing elements for a more potent supplement drink: collagen, hyaluronic acid, and ubiquinol.

These are also aided by other active ingredients like vitamin C, biotin, elastin and Pearl Coix. Premium HyC150 is the only beverage that combines these three powerful nutrients, effectively unleashing significant benefits for the body. Taken daily results can be seen within a period of one to two weeks.

Hyaluronic Acid (HA) is nature’s moisturizer, a gel-like water holding molecule that acts as a space filler and cushioning agent in the body. Collagen strengthens skin structure to prevent it from sagging. Finally, ubiquinol is an antioxidant that protects the body from environmental toxins, cell damage, and system injury.

Based on clinical studies done in Japan, North America, and Europe, about 93 percent of users reported improved hair, nails, and skin with continued use. Although results can vary per individual, it only takes one to two weeks to see the positive changes.

The best partner to drink Premium HyC150 is with Ginger Black Tea, also made by Fine Japan Co. Ltd. It contains turmeric, also belonging to the ginger family that has been used widely since old times for increased health. Experts say that turmeric contains curcumin abundantly, believed to strengthen liver function to promote metabolism. 

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#Palaro2015 : Floating Olympic Swimming Pool at the Sea in Panabo City

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This is my first time traveling in Panabo City, and finding an amazing Floating Olympic Swimming Pool at the Sea! 

For 2015 Palarong Pambansa, many first time to be featured and to be experience by student athletes. One of these is the first ever floating swimming pool by the sea here in Purok Banban, Cagangohan, Panabo City, Davao del Norte.

A brief meeting with Davao del Norte official, and swimming coach Mustari Raji, who conceptionalized a different swimming pool, floating as they call it, even in the sea. He shared to us that he wanted that all the children of the Davao del Norte to be trained in an olympic size swimming pool for free. He said that not all students can afford for a club membership, swimming pool and even coaches fee.

"My advocacy is to make an Olympic-Size swimming pool accessible to all DavNor children, to be trained and to be part of the Palaro." 

"It's now became a reality, with the help of the funding of the Davao del Norte Provincial, with Gov. Rodolfo del Rosario, " Coach Mustari said.

The floating pool is made of PVC drum, anahaw and bamboo wood. We were excitingly go near the floating swimming pool, and of course with the children of Davnor.

The swimming pool at the sea is a 10 lane olympic-size swimming pool with a dimension of 50 meters in length and 25 meters in width.

The total cost of the project was at only 400 thousand pesos, as compaired to a real olympic-size swimming pool in a club that would cost around 3 million pesos.

 

Gladly to see how the children enjoy their experience as they are being trained in the floating olympic-sized swimming pool.

Here's #DavNorPalaro2015 new swimming champions at the Panabo's Floating Olympic Swimming Pool at the Sea! 

Photos: Arts Travel Magazine

Best Mother’s Day gifts to the world’s best mom

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When it comes to choosing the gifts to give your mom on her special day, a bouquet of roses and a box of chocolates usually falls on the top list. But why give these ordinary gifts to a woman as extraordinary as your mom?

While there’s an abundance of suggestions you can find over the internet on how to make this day extra special for her, Lazada.com.ph—the Philippines’ One-Stop Shopping Destination — gives you these Mother’s day gift ideas that will surely bring a smile to your mom whatever her interests may be.

The Timeless Beauties

Let’s face it: signing your mom’s name for a salon reservation can be costly. What’s more, spending around a thousand pesos for hair & make-up will only heat up a conversation on practicality. So before it boils down to this, why don’t you give her the beauty tools she can use when attending parties, events, or just going to the mall? Or, you can give her the sweet fragrant she loves to wear when going out to see her friends.

Lazada also houses different body and facial care products that can help brighten her skin. To further boost her beauty from the inside, you can also give her the right food supplements she need to make her look and feel younger.

The Sweet Fashionistas

Are you looking for a pair of stylish shoes to complement your mom’s Sunday dress but don’t have enough budget to invest in one? Then you’d be glad to know that Lazada is offering different fashionable pairs that are not only made with high-quality materials but are also affordable.

Aside from shoes, you can also give your mom additional pairs of jeans, comfortable blouses, and elegant dresses to add more collection to her wardrobe. You don’t have to worry because all of Lazada’s items will look perfect for women of different sizes.

The Domestic Divas

If your mom loves to cook, there’s a higher chance for her to spend more time in her kitchen. With this, there’s no better gift than kitchen appliances like slow juicers, microwave ovens, toasters, and induction cookers.

For your mom to achieve the quality of rest she needs after a long day of doing household chores, it will be best for you to invest on different home appliances that will do the job for her. This includes washing machines, water dispensers, and air humidifiers. Or, you can help her achieve the level of comfort she needs by adding more appliances to her room like electric fans, television sets, or air conditioners.

The Happy Homemakers

Your home will never be complete without the basic homemaking needs such as furniture, kitchen utensils, beddings, curtains, and outdoor accessories. This is why Lazada has classified your mother’s home and living obsessions—to add spice to your home and bring light to every corner.

If you’re on a tight budget but still want to give your mom something that will last, you can go straight to Lazada’s Highlights at Lazada section to view its Special promos, bestsellers, selected sellers, and other exciting announcements that will help you track your needs.

Before purchasing your last-minute Mother’s Day gift, make sure that you give your mom the best gift she deserves. But on top of that, what matters most is you give her something that’s closer to heart.

Lazada.com.ph has been made with the Filipinos in mind, making it user-friendly and straightforward for ease of use. If you’re always out and on-the-go, you can still shop effortless and risk-free in Lazada by downloading its mobile app for free in both iOS AppStore (http://bit.ly/LazadaIOS) and Google Play (http://bit.ly/LazadaGooglePlay).

Staying true to its effortless and risk-free shopping promise, Lazada offers different payment methods, including Cash-On-Delivery, Credit/ Debit card payment, BDO installment, Megalink, Philippine-Paypal accounts, RCBC Web Shopper with 0% installment, and AMEX/ JCB services. With free nationwide delivery for orders above PhP 1,000 and return policy of 7 days, you are sure that you will get the best shopping experience with nothing to worry about.

For more updates on the coolest finds for your moms, simply subscribe to the Lazada Philippines Super Moms Facebook account (https://www.facebook.com/LazadaPHSuperMoms).