Selfie Expert, the OPPO F1 launched by OPPO PH

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Professional-quality Photos Right at Your Fingertips

OPPO Philippines launched yesterday their first smartphone of the year, the OPPO F1. 

Boasting an amazing front camera, the F1 has been dubbed the “Selfie Expert,” thanks to its mix of hardware and software working together to make every selfie fantastic. 

This was emphasized during the launch, with the event setup designed similar to that of a photography studio as guests were given free use of the F1.

Built-in Styling Team

At 8 megapixels, the OPPO F1’s front camera has an 84-degree-wide angle camera lens with f/2.0 aperture, and a ¼-inch sensor that allows 40 percent more light to enter the camera than an f/2.4 aperture lens. 

It comes with Beauty 3.0+ and eight various filters, which brighten the skin and remove blemishes, and a display that can double as flash in low-light environments. Both the camera’s hardware and software work together as if the OPPO F1 has a built-in styling team that will glam the user up in no time.

The rear camera is equally amazing, with a 13-megapixel sensor, f/2.2 aperture lens, Pure Image 2.0+ features, and a number of customizations to fit the user’s photo needs.

Exquisite Design and Reliable Performance

The first in OPPO’s new camera-focused F series, the F1, was designed with the elegant aesthetic and quality that has become the brand’s staple.

Available in two colors, Gold and Rose Gold, the F1’s design offers durability and style. The fine and delicate smoothening of zircon and sand blasting create a back cover that has a velvet-like softness despite being made of metal. The 5-inch HD screen is protected by a 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass coating and aluminum housing.

Under the hood is a power-packed octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 SoC with four cores at 1.7GHz and four cores at 1.2GHz, Adreno 204 GPU, and 3GB RAM that runs OPPO’s ColorOS 2.1 as smoothly as possible. 

Here's the OPPO F1’s specifications:

• Operating System: ColorOS2.1, based on Android 5.1 
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 616, Octa-core
• GPU: Adreno 405
• RAM: 3 GB
• Storage: 16 GB (Expandable up to 128GB)
• Battery Capacity: 2,500mAh
• Screen Size: 5 inches
• Display Type: IPS TFT
• Resolution: HD (1280x720 pixels)
• Rear Camera: 13-megapixel
• Front Camera: 8-megapixel
• SIM Card Type: Dual-SIM (micro-SIM card and nano-SIM card)

• Priced at only P11,990, the F1 is available at OPPO concept stores and authorized dealers nationwide.

New Brand Endeavors for 2016

Besides the F1, OPPO Philippines also announced major partnerships with several organizations.

This year, the company is the title sponsor of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. 

After collaborating with Home Credit last year to bring the OPPO Neo 7 to more consumers in the country, OPPO has also once again partnered with the global consumer-finance provider to offer Filipinos more options to buy the F1. 

From February 19 to March 31, 2016, even consumers who don’t have credit cards can purchase the new camera phone for as low as P1,299 every month for six months at 0 percent interest rate. The promo is available in 245 partner stores nationwide, in all areas serviced by Home Credit.

OPPO is likewise proud to announce that their phones will now be offered by Philippine telcos. 

For example, the F1 will be available under Smart Communications’ All-in Plan 1200. The postpaid plan is fully consumable and customizable with FlexiBundles. 

For prepaid users, each purchased F1unit comes with a free Smart SIM that offers a generous 50MB worth of free data every month for six months, and P150 worth of load for every P250 accumulated top up per month for six months.

The OPPO Neo 5s will also be available under Sun Cellular’s Best Value Plan 450, which includes unlimited Sun calls and texts, 250MB of data, and 250 texts to other networks.

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

Guam stands out at the 2016 PTAA Travel Tour Expo

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Guam stood out in the limelight yet again, taking home the Best Decorated Booth Overall Winner award at the 23rd Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) Travel Tour Expo. PTAA is the largest travel show in the Philippines that was held from February 5-7, 2016 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.

Thousands of expo attendees were treated to Guam’s award winning exhibit that conveyed a perfect balance of Chamorro culture and tradition, natural serenity, luxurious resorts, spas and world-class entertainment. In addition to information on international fashion houses and world-renowned brands, the Guam team highlighted tax-free deals that were a part of the 2015 Shop Guam Festival, which ended on February 15, 2016. Guam’s cultural entertainers also held dynamic shows throughout the expo, which invited travelers to experience the art of Chamorro dance and song.

“We’re proud to take home another award for our island paradise, but the bigger picture is that the Philippines plays a key role in our diversification efforts,” said Guam Visitors Bureau General Manager Nathan Denight. “With high-end MICE groups and more airlines such as United, Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific Air flying between Guam and the Philippines, it’s clear that the growth potential is huge for this market. The travel expo has always been a great outlet to attract potential travelers to witness Guam’s natural beauty, rich culture, friendly people and tax-free shopping. We continue to invite everyone to visit our island and experience the events and activities that can be found only on Guam.”

Denight led a team of GVB officials consisting of Marketing Manager Pilar Laguaña, Marketing Officer Mark Manglona and GVB Philippines representatives during the three-day event.

The Guam team also promoted various GVB signature events to Filipino travelers and adventure-seekers including the upcoming Guam International Marathon, Guam Live International Music Festival, Guam BBQ Block Party, Shop Guam Festival, Ko’ko’ Road Race, PATA Annual Summit and 12th Festival of Pacific Arts.

Guam had a record-breaking calendar year in 2015, achieving over 1.4 million visitors for the first time in its tourism history. The Philippine market contributed to that milestone with just over 12,400 in arrivals, a growth of 2.9% over the previous year.

Dates and Requirements on Open Call Auditions in Manila for Miss Saigon Announced

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Cameron Mackintosh announces Open Call Auditions in Manila for various upcoming global productions of Miss Saigon, the record breaking production that is taking London by storm and opens on Broadway in 2017. Auditions will be represented and facilitated in Manila by Bobby Garcia and Atlantis Theatrical Entertainment Group (ATEG) and held at the Opera Haus (3657 Bautista St., Makati City.)

“Miss Saigon’s producing and creative team will be flying in from London to hold auditions for various upcoming global productions of the hit musical. I look forward to working with them in discovering a new generation of Filipino talent to shine on the international stage in Miss Saigon the way Lea Salonga, Leo Valdez, JonJon Briones, Joanna Ampil and Rachelle Ann Go, among many others, have in the past.” says Garcia. who was also an Associate Director for Miss Saigon.

“We are searching for Kim, The Engineer, Thuy, Gigi and all Asian Roles in the musical. We are looking for leads and ensemble, as well as acrobatic dancers. We encourage performers throughout the Asian region to come to Manila and audition for Miss Saigon.” added Garcia.

All applicants must be 16 - 40 years old with strong singing voices (all vocal ranges) and proficient in the English language. Some dance movement experience preferred. For registration, bring your photo and CV. For auditions, prepare 16 bars of a song from MISS SAIGON (a pianist will be provided to accompany you at auditions.) Otherwise, bring your own music scores or CD.

Registration dates are on March 11 and 12 from 10am - 6pm at the Opera Haus, 3657 Bautista Street (near the corner of Buendia), Makati City. Auditions are on March 15 and 16 from 10am to 7pm also at the Opera Haus.

Trevor Jackson, Head of Casting for Cameron Mackintosh, said "Since casting for Miss Saigon began in the mid 1980's the Philippines has been integral to the show as a place to find exceptional Asian performers of World Class ability. Our teams have been returning regularly ever since. Filipino artists are the heart and soul of this show.”

"Miss Saigon,” a sung-through musical, features music by "Les Misérables" collaborators Claude-Michel Schönberg and Alain Boublil, and lyrics by Boublil and "Closer Than Ever's" Richard Maltby, Jr. with additional lyrics by Michael Mahler, based on Giacomo Puccini's popular opera "Madame Butterfly.”

For more information contact (0995) 534-8371 or like the MISS SAIGON 2016 AUDITIONS page on Facebook.

ARMM to bring Grade 10 completers to Senior High School

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Education Secretary Br. Armin A. Luistro FSC 

The Department of Education (DepEd) has enjoined the education stakeholders in the Autonomous Region Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) to encourage Grade 10 completers to enroll in the Senior High School in June 2016, noting that there are only 19,658 early registrants out of the target 28,915 students.

“Look for those Grade 10 students who have not enrolled yet in SHS,” Education Secretary Br. Armin A. Luistro FSC said.

Luistro made the pitch during the K to 12 Summit held recently at the Notre Dame of Jolo College where hundreds of education stakeholders—students from public and private schools, parents, teachers, and school division superintendents pledged their support for the full implementation of the K to 12 Basic Education Program.

“My trip here is actually a vote for Mindanao. Dahil sa palagay ko po, hindi uusad ang Pilipinas kung hindi natin kasabay susulong ang Mindanao lalo na sa larangan ng edukasyon,” Luistro pointed out.

He added that the government will aid Grade 10 completers who will pursue SHS in a non-DepEd school through the SHS Voucher Program.

Starting School Year 2016-2017, the SHS Voucher Program will subsidize the school fees of students who completed Grade 10 in public and private schools, if they enroll in a non-DepEd school licensed to offer SHS. The voucher is accepted in private high schools, State Universities and Colleges/Local Universities and Colleges, and Technical and Vocational Schools.

Luistro also noted the gap between the number of children who enroll and those who complete schooling in elementary and secondary education in the ARMM.

According to Luistro, out of 636,000 enrollees in 2014, about 35.28% or 224,000 completed their elementary education. In the same year, around 72,476 students or almost half of the 148,000 enrollees completed their secondary education.

“This is our mission: that the enrollment and completion rate in Sulu must be at the same level. This is because our overall target is that no Filipino learner must be left behind. That is what we must all achieve together,” Luistro said.

Luistro added that education is not only done through formal schooling, emphasizing that DepEd has other programs that provide alternative options to existing formal instruction, such as the Alternative Learning System (ALS).

Managed by ALS learning facilitators, the ALS education is delivered outside the classroom, usually conducted at community learning centers, barangay multi-purpose hall, libraries, or at home.

“We need to strengthen our ALS program and provide more mobile teachers to reach out to more students and embrace them in our program,” Luistro explained.

Join Health Junkie as it celebrates strong women, launches #LoveYourBody Fair 2016

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For those looking into ways to jump start their healthy lifestyle or women who are seeking for a community to share their passion for health and fitness with, join and be part of Health Junkie. 

Health Junkie, your go-to resource for doable exercise, healthy recipes, and happy lifestyle tips, is launching something big this year.

Heath Junkie's readership comprises mostly of young female professionals within the age group of 18-34 years old who are either looking into ways to jump start their healthy lifestyle or women who are seeking for a community to share their passion for health and fitness with.

"Health Junkie is more than just a blog, it's a community, " says founder Tonette Nicolas. 

"We've always known that women are strong, but we're also human. We have insecurities and fears which can sometimes get the better of us. That's why having a community who understands and doesn't judge is important. We're here to support each other as we strive for a healthier and more active lifestyle."

It all starts with loving your body

Given the wide array of diets available and different exercises to try, it can get overwhelming. The truth is, there's no single solution; what works for one person may not yield the same result for another. The one thing that can certainly work for everyone is choosing to be kindto love your body.

We often tend to focus on what we hate about our body, but what if we actually start loving it? Loving your body is about giving it proper nutrition, strengthening your body with exercise, training yourself not too worry too much and giving yourself enough time to recharge.

#LoveYourBody Fair 2016

Health Junkie is committed to providing value to its readers. "We want to help educate the community about the choices available to them. Hence, the #LoveYourBody Fair. We want to connect our community with brands who also value health, fitness, and wellness in general," says Tonette. "We're grateful to have Greenfield District's support as we know that they align with our values as well."

#LoveYourBody Fair 2016 is set to happen on February 20, Saturday at the Greenfield District Central Park, United St., Mandaluyong. The fitness activities will start at 7:00 AM, along with the wellness bazaar, which may coincide with Greenfield Weekend Market.

"We're happy to host this year's #LoveYourBody Fair," says Jacq Brabante of Greenfield District. "It's at the heart of Greenfield District to provide our community with activities that can enrich their lives. If anything, we really want them to enjoy every time they're at the Greenfield Central Park."

Activities include Zumba class by Ms. Regine Tolentino, Yoga classes by Urban Ashram Yoga, Running Clinic by Coach Jared Baliguat, and free talks about loving your body and having a healthier lifestyle. For more info, visit HealthJunkie.ph. (please include this link: http://www.healthjunkie.ph/events/loveyourbody2016/)

Tickets

• Regular Rate:
  • All Access Pass: P450 - Zumba, Sports + Fitness Camp, Raffle stub, Talks, Bazaar Entrance
  • Zumba Access Pass: P350
  • Sports + Fitness Camp Access (Yoga, Running Clinic): P350
  • Wellness Bazaar: FREE entrance
• Early Bird Rate (Until February 15)
  • All Access Pass: P300
  • Zumba Access Pass: P250
  • Yoga Access Pass: P250
  • Running Clinic: P250

#LoveYourBody Fair 2016: Sports and Fitness Camp + Wellness Bazaar is co-presented by Greenfield District, Gelattto by Gelateria Italiana, and Zalora Philippines. This event is co-organized with PMCM Events Management.

Participating Sponsors and Bazaar Vendors:

• Biore
• Shopee
• Twin Oaks Place
• Zitan
• Urban Ashram Yoga
• Caronia
• Lightwater
• Vitamin Boost
• Arla Philippines: Let In the Goodness
• Blackwater
• iSKin Aesthetic Lifestyle
• Goya
• Waters Philippines
• Sunkist Premium
• Dona Maria Premium Quality Rice
• Jergens Skincare
• Philgraphics Inc: Unlocking printing possibilities
• Organique Acai
• Shepherds House Publishers
• YSA Skin and Body experts
• Jeunesse
• Artist Madhouse
• Vitamix Philippines
• Skin Philosophie, Medical Aesthetic and Lifestyle Solutions
• The Ostrich Farm
• You C1000 Health Drink
• Nin Jiom
• Pickle Foods Co.
• Celeteque
• Glorious Blend
• Minute Burger

Media Partners:

• 1Digimedia Audiovisuals Inc.
• AktivShow: Your portal to unlimited events
• PYE.ph: Post Your Event
• Net 25
• Light Netwrok TV
• UNTV: Your public service channel
• Jam TV: Positive Music, Positive You
• The Pisig Club
• 4.0 Events Management
• PBNet (Philippine Bloggers Network)
• Astig.ph
• Bondle
• WhenInManila.com
• Sister Secrets
• PageOne
• Fly TRavel & Leisure Magazine
• BOD Wellness & Total Fitness Magazine
• Business Mirror: A broader look at today's business
• DWDD 1134 kHz Katropa Radio
• Vlogag News: Ang coverage ng bayan
• DZME 1530 kHz
• 97.9 Home Radio

First 200 people to register online gets freebies and goodie bags from our sponsors! Register by going to this link: http://www.healthjunkie.ph/registration-loveyourbody-fair-2016/

#LoveYourBody Fair video teaser: https://youtu.be/mFAgcrKGdrE

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