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February 16, 2016

Don't miss heartfelt love story of Clark and Leah, #JaDine 's “On the Wings of Love” bids farewell on February 26

“On the Wings of Love” to end in 10 days. Destiny will always find a way to bring back old lovers together as the hit Kapamilya show “On the Wings of Love” top billed by James Reid and Nadine Lustre nears its finale on February 26 (Friday).

“On the Wings of Love” has turned into a phenomenal hit among Filipinos worldwide since it premiered in August 2015 as it captivated audiences with the heartfelt love story of Clark and Leah.

Critics and fans alike also praised how the show championed OFW issues by delving into thorough research to properly depict it in “On the Wings of Love.”

As such, the show consistently garners strong ratings, beating its rival program. Avid viewers who want to catch-up and do marathons watch it via iWant TV, catapulting “On the Wings of Love” in the catch up service’s list of most watched programs.

Even the show’s merchandise and scrapbooks rule best sellers list, proving how the show is a big hit among Filipinos of all ages in the country and abroad.

“On the Wings of Love” related events such as the “OTWOL Spread The Love Tour,” “Kapamilya Krismas3,” and other mall shows here and abroad also score record breaking attendance.

With “On the Wings of Love” drawing to a close, viewers are hooked on the last remaining days to find out if Clark and Leah will eventually reconnect and pick up the pieces to start over again.

Fans are also excited to see what will push Clark and Leah to fly back to San Francisco, the place where their love story all began.

But with Simon revealing his true feelings for Leah, things will get more complicated, especially since Simon will be with Leah in San Francisco.

How will Simon’s presence in San Francisco affect Clark and Leah’s long-awaited reunion? Will San Francisco play a vital role to make the old lovers find their way back into love?

With the string of achievements of “On the Wings of Love” for six months now, its lead stars James and Nadine are also further cementing their status as the Philippines’ hottest love team.

In fact, James and Nadine’s first major concert “Jadine Love,” this Saturday (Feb 20) sold out in just one day after it was announced in December. Official merchandise will also be available during the concert at ABS-CBN Store booths at the Red and Green lobbies of Araneta.

Due to the clamor of Jadine fans overseas, James and Nadine will even hold a “Jadine Love” World Tour presented by TFC in March.

James and Nadine are set to heat up Europe and the Middle East as they visit Doha (March 18), Dubai (March 19), London (March 26), and Milan (March 27).

Through “On the Wings of Love,” James and Nadine have also been recognized by various award-giving bodies. This year, James is nominated in the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards for Favorite Pinoy Personality, while Nadine led the MYX Music Awards race with six nominations including Favorite Artist and Best Music Video Award, among others.

Don’t miss the last days of “On the Wings of Love,” weeknights after “Dolce Amore” on ABS-CBN Primetime Bida.

The world’s first-ever 25,000-lumen 3LCD projector

Epson, the world’s leading projector manufacturer*1, has announced it will this year launch a lineup of 3LCD business projectors with a laser-light source. The projectors, which include the world’s first-ever 25,000-lumen 3LCD projector*2, are also the first to include inorganic 3LCD panels with a laser light source including an inorganic phosphor wheel*2.

Thanks to Epson’s newly developed laser light source and proprietary 3LCD technology, the new lineup will offer customers outstanding performance, and includes a 4K-compatible lens and the world’s first zero offset ultra-short throw lens*3: Confirming Epson’s commitment to the high-brightness segment, the new projectors are the result of sustained research and development. Offering mind-blowing image quality, reliability and flexibility, the lineup will include seven models ranging from 25,000 to 6,000-lumens. Epson will announce full product specifications later in the year, and there are plans for the projectors to be launched within Southeast Asia by this year.

Epson has in recent years steadily increased its lineup of projectors in this class for applications including large exhibition rooms, concert halls and outdoor signage. The high-lumen projector market is forecast to grow by 125% by 2020*4, and the company is continuing to invest heavily in developing technologies and products to meet those expanding needs.

“We are delighted to announce Epson’s first ever 3LCD laser projectors for business,” said Siew Jin Kiat, Regional General Manager, Epson Visual Instruments Division. “Not only do these products offer customers the outstanding value and performance you would expect from the global projector market leader, but they demonstrate Epson’s firm and ongoing commitment to the high-lumen market. We are confident that these high-brightness projectors will fully demonstrate the quality and other benefits that Epson brings to the market, and will continue to expand our lineup of 3LCD projectors tailored precisely to meet the needs of customers in this segment.”

The advantages of Epson’s new lineup of 3LCD laser projectors are as follows:

Image quality

With a highly efficient light source, Epson’s 3LCD laser projectors are well suited for large venues such as auditoriums and concert halls. Using Epson’s proprietary 3LCD technology, the new projectors are capable of reproducing spectacular images with outstanding levels of color brightness.

Reliability

Epson’s original LCD panels and phosphor wheel are made of inorganic material with superior light and heat resistance. Combining these in a laser projector results in bright, vibrant images for extremely long periods, and 20,000 hours of maintenance-free use*5.

Flexibility

Epson’s lineup of 3LCD laser projectors is designed for every venue and application. Rotating 360 degrees and fully tiltable, a large variety of lenses ensures that these projectors can be installed in a wide variety of locations for projection mapping, signage and a host of other applications.

*1 Largest unit share of the market for 500-lumen and higher projectors. (Source: Futuresource Consulting Limited, 2001-2015)

*2 According to Seiko Epson research (as of December 2015)

*3 Allows a short throw projector to be placed closely and unobtrusively against a wall or other surface.

*4 Source: Futuresource Consulting Limited

*5 Approximate time until brightness decreases 50% from first usage. Measured by acceleration test assuming use of 0.04 – 0.20 mg/m3 of particulate matter. Time varies depending on usage conditions and environments.

To learn more about projector technology, visit:

http://global.epson.com/innovation/core_technology/micro_display.html

To learn more about 3LCD, visit: http://www.3lcd.com/

Note that Epson products and services vary by region. Please refer to your local Epson sales company for details of products and services available in your region: http://global.epson.com/web_sites.html

February 14, 2016

Less than Half of Filipinos are Fully Satisfied with the Valentine’s Day Gifts they Receive

In an online survey of over 300 respondents, only a third (36%) of Filipinos are really happy with their Valentine’s Day gifts. Less than half (46%) said that they were satisfied while 3% expressed absolute dissatisfaction.

The survey, conducted by Lazada (www.lazada.com.ph) , explored the processes and reasons for the lack of contentment over Valentine’s Day gifts.

Avoid Cliché’s but Never Forget the Essentials

Almost one in four respondents (23%) expressed that chocolates and couple’s shirts are cliché, but the most cliché gifts are picture frames with over 40% of people agreeing they are passé.

On the other hand, over 30% of respondents agree that flowers are a must have, beating out chocolates (19%), stuffed toys (9.6%). Surprisingly, more and more people (15%) see gadgets as an essential gift for the month of romance.

Ask and You Shall Receive

It seems surprise gifts are falling out of fashion as an overwhelming 86% of respondents prefer to express to their partners what they want. This transparency between couples extends to finding deals. 65% of respondents said they don’t mind sharing that they got their gifts on sale. The implicit learning is that if you get your partner the gift they want, it doesn’t matter if you got it on discount.

Digital Love

The survey also explored love in the digital space. Overtly expressing affection over social media or “Online PDA” seems acceptable with 52% of respondents saying they practice social media PDA themselves.

However, when it comes to meeting love interests online, half of the respondents had hesitations with online dating. 51% agreed with the statement: “Online shopping never hurt anyone, people do.” Talk about #hugot.

Love to Shop and Shop to Love

As our Valentine’s Day gifting habits evolve and improve, it is important for Filipinos to discover more convenient and cost effective ways to find the perfect gift. That’s why Lazada’s Valentine’s Day promo makes it the perfect place to get the gifts your partner wants in ways you can easily afford.

Visit www.lazada.com.ph or shop now via the Lazada mobile app.

For updates on Lazada’s latest innovations, as well as activities, contests and promotions, connect with us via Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/LazadaPhilippines).

About Lazada

Lazada (www.lazada.com.ph) is Philippines’ largest online shopping mall and is pioneering e-commerce by providing a fast, convenient and secure online shopping experience combined with an extensive product offering in categories ranging from mobiles & tablets and consumer electronics to household goods, toys, fashion and sports equipment. Lazada is continuously striving to offer its customers the best possible shopping experience with multiple payment methods including cash on delivery, extensive warranty commitments and free returns. Lazada mobile applications for Android, iPhone and iPad provide additional convenience to its consumers’ allowing them to shop anywhere, anytime.

For more information, please visit http://www.lazada.com.ph.

Red alert: Fuel discounts in TOTAL’s V-Day promo

Selected TOTAL service stations are offering discounts on gasoline and diesel on Valentine's Day when customers who are in red vehicles or have anything red inside their vehicles gas up

Got anything red in your car? Time to gas up in select TOTAL service stations to avail of discounts on fuel products!

Valentine's Day will be a red-letter day for TOTAL consumers as the oil and gas giant is giving away discounts for gasoline and diesel on February 14. The one-day promo will run from 12 midnight until 12:59 PM in TOTAL service stations in Newport City, Tambo Paranaque, Greenhills, and NAIA.

Motorists can get ₱3 off per liter of gasoline and ₱1 off per liter of diesel at these service stations. You just need to drive by with your red car or present any red item inside your car to avail of the discount. All you need to do is drive up to any of these four service stations to enjoy the promo.

TOTAL Philippines is a French company that is the local arm of TOTAL S.A., the leading petroleum company in France. With products imported from France, consumers are guaranteed of quality and excellence. It has established a strong presence in over 130 countries, excelling in various fields from oil exploration to marketing and distribution of petroleum products.

Recently, it introduced its latest innovative product to the Philippine market. TOTAL Excellium is a fuel product that cleans and protects engines from the first gas-up, promises fuel efficiency, engine protection, and less emissions for consumers.

The Valentine's Day promo is the company's way of continuously treating its Filipino consumers for their continued support to the company.

About TOTAL in the Philippines

In the Philippines, Total has built a strong presence since it entered the market in 1997. It is engaged in the importation, distribution and marketing of refined petroleum products – fuels and lubricants – and special fluids. The company owns and operates two oil terminals, and a fast-growing network of service stations. It also has investments in satellite fuel depots in strategic locations in the country and is a co-owner of SunPower, the second largest solar power company in the world.

Celebrate simple thrills this love month with Mister Donut's Belgian Love Bites and Dream Job Donuts!

Belgian Love Bites

Here’s something special for your special someone this Valentine’s Day: Mister Donut Belgian Love Bites. Moist chocolate donuts made even more delicious with a filling of Belgian chocolate on the inside, and a coating of chocolate on the outside.

These mouth-watering treats are fancied up with sweet toppings of white vanilla, strawberry sprinkles and ruby red glitter icing, a perfect match for your Valentine’s Day festivities.

For only Php 160.00, you get a box of 6 Belgian Love Bites, a heart-shaped balloon, and a rose-bearing Teddy to give to your loved one.

Dream Job Donuts

Mix snack time and playtime with the Mister Donut Dream Job donuts. Cut and decorated according to popular dream jobs, these fun and delicious treats are a whole new way for your kids to enjoy a sweet dream. Loaded with everyone’s favorite fillings, Classic Bavarian, Chocolate Bavarian or Strawberry Jam, these playful pastries are sure to be a hit.