TV5 surges with huge ratings for PBA Commissioner's Cup Finals Game 7

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If there was still any doubt as to why the Philippines is a bona fide ‘basketball nation’, then TV5’s live and exclusive airing of the still much talked about Game 7 between Talk ‘N Text and Rain or Shine during the PLDT Home Telpad PBA 2015 Commissioner’s Cup Finals should speak volumes on how much Pinoys just cannot get enough of the hardcourt action in the PBA.

With on-court controversies, off-court drama, new rivalries and the undeniably enthralling action between the two teams further hyping what was already an unprecedented match that marked a first in PBA history where a do-or-die Game 7 finals match would extend regulation to a double overtime, recent overnight data from Nielsen Media Research shows that the Kapatid Network’s coverage of the game raked in high viewership ratings, marking a total average of 6.2% AMR and 22.5% in audience share.

This proved to be more than enough to propel the telecast among the Top 9 most watched primetime shows, and the highest sporting program to be broadcast on that day in the National Urban TV Audience Measurement (NUTAM).

Aside from being the most watched offering of the Kapatid Network during the primetime block, it is also most worthy to note that at its peak, the game was watched by a whopping number of over 4.1 million viewers, with TV5 even lording over the ratings game against both ABS-CBN and GMA-7 within the channel’s coverage of the grueling overtime periods of the match. During this time, TV5 was able to rake in a remarkable average of 9.0% AMR and 34.1% in audience share.

The basketball fever was also clearly felt across all islands in the country, as translated by TV5’s dominance over the competition across key urban areas, including Urban Visayas and most especially in Urban Mindanao. The extended regulation of the Game 7 finals registered big numbers for the Kapatid Network with an average of 9.8% AMR and 37% in audience shares in Urban Visayas (compared to ABS-CBN’s 9.2% AMR, 34.6% shares; and GMA’s 3.0% AMR and 11.5% audience shares) and 9.8% AMR and 50% audience shares in Urban Mindanao (where ABS-CBN posted 6.4% AMR and 32.6% audience shares while GMA registered only 2.0% AMR and 10.4% shares).

With this historic game culminating what is arguably one of the most memorable PBA conferences in recent memory, hardcore fans and followers of the sport can look forward to even more edge-of-your-seat basketball action during the highly-anticipated 2015 PBA Governor’s Cup, as currently telecast on TV5, AksyonTV, Radyo5 92.3 News FM and via livestreaming on www.Sports5.ph.

LG Electronics and ABS-CBN bring the ‘Fight of the Century’ to more Filipinos

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As the most-talked-about battle planted a milestone in world history, global technology innovator LG Electronics partnered with ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation to let more Filipinos witness this momentous event live.

On May 3, 2015 at 8:00 AM (Philippine time), the epic match between Pinoy pride Manny Pacquaio and undefeated American Floyd Mayweather came to life and brought the whole world together to see which of these world boxing champions would reign supreme.

To ensure that Filipinos would not miss out on the experience, LG and ABS-CBN held live pay-per-view sessions for free in select public areas: City of San Jose Del Monte covered courts, Philippine General Hospital, Tahanang Walang Hagdan, Quezon City Jail and Philippine National Police. LG LED TVs were mounted across these sites for as many viewers as possible to see the fight in all its glory and impactful clarity. 

“We are pleased to team up once again with ABS-CBN in bringing the ‘Battle for Greatness’ to areas which may not initially have access to a live-stream,” LG Philippines Managing Director Sung Woo Nam said. “Even though Mayweather won this fight, Pacquiao won the hearts of many and did the Philippines proud. It was an exciting event to watch, and it was our privilege to enable more Filipinos to come together and take part in this one-of-a-kind occasion.”

For more details, visit www.lg.com/ph or www.LGnewsroom.com, like LG official Facebook page “LG Philippines” or follow @LGPhilippines on Twitter and Instagram.

Giving back to Mom with special gifts for the most women in our lives

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Do you have gifts for the most important women in our lives?

“When you’re young, it’s easy to take things for granted. Now that you’re older, it’s a chance for you to give back [to your parents]. Mother’s Day is a perfect chance to do so.” - RJ Buenaventura, Philips General Manager for Personal Health reflects.

Even through sleepless nights and the general stress of family life, your mother has always seen you through all of your ups and downs.

This Mother’s Day, take the opportunity to thank her. Invest in these gift ideas guaranteed to keep your mother beautiful inside and out. 

Surprise mom with healthy meals and more

“Mom’s lovingly prepared meals and snacks area huge part of any family, “says Philips Business Development Manager for Domestic Appliances Reah Ronsaryo. “If you want to surprise your mom, preparing her a great healthy treat is hard to top. Surprising her by letting her keep the latest innovative kitchen gadget is even harder to beat.”

The Philips food steamer is a sure hit with its amazing features. Make every dish mouth watering with its built-in aromatic infuser. Using the steamer is a real breeze with its 9-liter capacity, built-in timer and warmer settings. It also lets you know when it needs water and comes with a side spout for easy top-up. A warm treat for the warmest person you know!

One of the healthiest ways of cooking food, steaming ensures that your food keeps all the nutrients you need to stay fit and look your best. Many steamed fruits and vegetableslike broccoli contain an abundance of vitamin A and antioxidants that rejuvenate the skin and protect it from further damage.

If she’s into the sweet stuff, your mother will surely love smoothies, which aren’t just for summer afternoon treats anymore. In fact, you can have a body-boosting smoothie forevery day of the week if you’d like!

With its powerful 600w motor and extra-sharp blades, The Philips blender can blend its way through pretty much any smoothie idea you put your mind to! It also comes with multiple speed settings, so you get just the right blend every time. When you’re done with your sweet creation, the blender is also a breeze to clean with its easy to remove blade assembly.

Making the queen of your house look like a princess

“Who doesn’t want to feel pampered? If you feel good after spending some time on yourself, imagine what your mother would feel after having to take care of everyone for so long. Moms definitely need a break,” JC Gallegos, Philips Business Development Manager for Personal Care.

Bring out your mom’s inner beauty without her having to go through the hassle of a long trip to the salon!

The Thermoprotect Ionic Hairdryer gives your mom that salon-grade blow dry she’s always needed with 2200w of pure styling power. With variable speeds and ThermoProtect technology, hair dries quickly without the danger of overheating. Its ionic conditioning feature also keeps hair frizz-free and shiny all day.

Any mom should also confidently wear any clothes she wants. Make her feel and look good in skirts. Your mom’s legs will stay silky-smooth for days with the SatinSoft Epilator. 

Optimized for both wet and dry use, the epilator fits into any woman’s routine and comes with easy to clean caps for and hypo-allergenic construction for maximum hygiene.

When asked about this coming mother’s day, RJ says: “Make mother’s day great. Give her the gift of health and pamper her. She only deserves the best.”

LG introduces first-of-its kind Dual Door-in-Door refrigerator

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Global technology innovator LG Electronics continues to expand its line-up of premium and practical refrigerators as it launches another first in the market, the Dual Door-in-DoorTM (DID) refrigerator.

Dual Door-in-Door™ makes use of LG’s award-winning door-inside-refrigerator-door concept, doubling convenience over its single Door-in-Door™ counterparts. Powered by LG’s Inverter Linear Compressor, the refrigerator is energy efficient, runs quietly, and serves as a durable, long-lasting addition to any kitchen.

A beautiful display piece

Encased in a diamond black stainless steel finishing with a cutting-edge touch display system, this sophisticated appliance sports two mini-doors, each seamlessly mounted on top of the unit’s main top doors, allowing owners to store and conveniently locate frequently consumed food and drinks. The refrigerator comes in an expertly crafted design which is aesthetically pleasing and ideal for any kitchen and home interior.

Smart and functional

The Dual DID feature also allows users to open the refrigerator without exposing its entire interior, thus minimizing the loss of cold air, which is now even made crisper with the upgraded Hygiene Fresh+TM air purification system. The right Door-in-Door™ compartment is accessible from the outside with the simple push of a button allowing it to be used as a ‘family space’. The left Door-in-Door™ compartment can be opened by a handle at the bottom of the door and serves as a designated ‘cooking space’, ideal for storing essential cooking ingredients such as previously prepared vegetables, condiments and sauces.

Accessible through both the Door-in-Door™ as well as the main door, the incredibly convenient Tilting Basket is also located within the ‘cooking space’ on the left side of the refrigerator. Both Door-in-Door™ compartments are also equipped with Moving Baskets, enabling users to easily adjust the height of the internal compartments as they see fit.

The area at the bottom of the main compartment is inefficient dead space in most refrigerators. However, LG makes use of this dead space through its groundbreaking Extra Space™ compartment which opens up a new area in the refrigerator ideal for storing small food items such as eggs, cheese and sliced deli meats. Moreover, with the Folding and Sliding Shelves, storing food items of any shape or size has never been more convenient. LG’s comprehensive organization system also extends to the freezer section’s EZ Ice Maker and Easy Pull Drawer that is easy to open and can safely support heavy items.

LG Philippines Home Appliances Vice President Youngmin Chae said, “LG always wants to be at the forefront of technology that is responsive to consumers’ need. We don’t stop at one innovation, and the LG Dual DID refrigerator is a testament to that.”

Well-designed, convenient and energy efficient, the LG Dual DID refrigerator which retails for P159,995.00 encapsulates all that is needed from a central home appliance.

For more information about LG’s Door-in-Door Inverter refrigerator lineup, visit www.lg.com/ph, like LG’s official Facebook page “LG Philippines”, or follow @LGPhilippines on Twitter or Instagram.

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.