Celebrate National Flip-Flops Day with Havaianas!

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Check this out! Havaianas is officially opening summer as we celebrate National Flip-Flops Day on March 11.

It's hot in the Philippines most of the time but there's still something about summer that makes it a season to look forward to. The backdrop is more vibrant and the skies appear to be bluer.

Summer also has another meaning for every Havaianatico - National Flip-Flops Day is coming! Every year, Havaianas is front and center in officially welcoming the most beautiful season. On March 11, 2016, everyone is invited to join in the fun of wearing Havaianas wherever you're headed to! 

As we say hello to brighter and more laid back days, Havaianas is treating you to a full day of festivities and special offers: 

20% OFF!!!

Life is truly better in flip-flops and Havaianas is giving you a sweet deal so you can grab a new pair for the summer season. All flip-flop styles are on a 20% discount just for one day at select participating retailers nationwide. Too busy to go out? Get your flip-flop fix at shophavaianas.ph. Free shipping on all orders just on National Flip-Flops Day. 

Havaianas Foot Truck

This year's National Flip-Flops Day promises to be more exciting as we bring you the Havaianas Foot Truck! Touring around some parts of the Metro, this truck will surely bring new levels of Havaianas joy! Receive a complimentary flip-float just by taking an individual or group selfie by the Havaianas Foot Truck and uploading it on Instagram with the hashtag #NationalFlipFlopsDayPH. Simply visit the truck and get to cool down with a Havaianas popsicle! Talk about great deals on wheels!

In-store treats

Sweet treats are also up for grabs through-out the day at selected All Flip-Flops stores and Havaianas retailers. To get the celebration going, a complimentary milkshake from Cupcakes by Sonja will be distributed in All Flip-Flops Trinoma, Megamall and BHS. The sweet treats don't stop there, shoppers who will pass by later in the day will get complimentary LED cotton candy sticks. 

Summer Getaway Bag

This summer, it's time to chase your adventures with Havaianas! For 2 regular-priced pairs or Php 1,500.00 worth of Havaianas merchandise, customers can avail of the bag for only Php 395.00. 

Selfeet contest 

Upload your most creative selfeet on Instagram and be 1 of the lucky 5 winners to receive a special prize from Havaianas. 

For the full mechanics and updates regarding National Flip-Flops Day, check out HavaianasPhilippines on facebook, and @havaianasphils on Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat with the #nationalflipflopsdayph hashtag. To shop online, visit www.shophavaianas.ph.

Fine Japan’s Premium HyC150 formulation wins the 2015 Monde Selection International High Quality Award

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 Premium HyC150, touted as the country’s modern-day “fountain of youth,” recently showcased its world-class quality formula of Hyaluron & Collagen + Ubiquinol by winning the International High Quality Trophy under the Diet and Health selection during the Monde Selection Quality Awards for 2015.

Fine Japan’s Premium HyC150 sold only in the Philippine market

The International High Quality Trophy is awarded to a product after having achieved three consecutive years of high level of quality and a grand gold and/or gold award, which HyC150 already achieved since its introduction in the Philippines. HyC150’s superior “lifting” formula regains youthful vitality in your skin by renewing its elasticity and firmness. As Fine’s newest conceptualization, its lifting supplement aims to incorporate skin and body beauty into your daily lifestyle effortlessly and effectively. 

Fine Japan’s Hyaluron, Collagen+Ubiqui

HyC150 also won the prestigious Monde Selection Gold Award in 2014. Monde Selection, created in 1961, is an annual non-competitive award open to food and drink products. It is run by the commercial company, International Institute for Quality Selections, based in Brussels, Belgium. Consumer products are tasted and tested in order to grant them a quality label. Monde Selection states that “this bronze, silver, gold or grand gold quality label can be compared to the quality stars of a hotel or those of the Michelin Guide.”

The award thus highlighted HyC150’s proven effectiveness in improving overall health and restoring undeniable youthfulness that emanates from within.

HyC150, manufactured by FINE Japan Co., Ltd., has since become the Filipina woman’s secret weapon when it comes to looking young and vibrant, living a physically fit life, and a “feel good and confident” mentality overall. It provides the modern Filipina of today the ability to stay beautiful inside and out, and the vigor and vivacity to help her get through a busy and challenging day whether at work or at home.

Potent supplement drink HyC 150 contains three youth-inducing elements to achieve overall health and vitality: Collagen, Hyaluronic Acid, and Ubiquinol, plus other active ingredients such as Vitamin C, Biotin, Elastin and Pearl Coix.

Collagen, one of the plentiful proteins in the body, is found in the skin, muscle, ligaments, tendons, cartilage and bones and keeps the body structurally sound since 70 percent of our skin is composed of collagen.

Hyaluronic Acid, on the other hand, is nature’s moisturizer. It nourishes and hydrates the skin so it looks younger than ever, plus lubricates joints and eye tissues, regenerates healthy gums, plus supports, nourishes and hydrates the scalp for healthy and glistening hair. It even aids in the absorption of nutrients in the body and helps regulate protein for better wound healing.

Finally, Ubiquinol is the body’s natural protector and fighter against harmful environmental toxins that may enter the body. It also helps keep the body’s vessel walls, nerve tissue and organ linings from weakening due to physical stress, pollution, poor diet and the usual physical “wear-and-tear” due to advancing age.

This unique supplement drink is thus far the only beverage that excellently fuses together these three potent ingredients to give unmatched benefits to the body. According to clinical studies done in Japan, North America, and Europe, around 93 percent of users stated marked improvements in their bodies when it comes to their hair, nails and skin with continued use.

HyC150 is manufactured by FINE Japan Co. Ltd. and is distributed in the Philippines by Bright Ray Enterprises. For more information, visit our website at www.HyC150.com; “Like” us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/HyC150); follow us on Twitter (#HyC150) or Instagram (@HyC150), or call (02) 5467297, 09177750779. HyC150 is available at selected Watsons stores nationwide and online at Lazada (www.lazada.com.ph). 

"Mahalagang Paalala: Ang HyC150 ay hindi gamot at hindi dapat gamiting panggamot sa anumang uri ng sakit."

Singapore Airlines first to introduce 'Companion App' for Inflight Entertainment System

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Singapore Airlines is raising the travel experience to an exciting new level with the introduction of a first-of-its-kind mobile application that offers customers greater control over their in-flight entertainment (IFE) experience - even before boarding the aircraft.

The companion app, which was developed for Singapore Airlines by Mobile Travel Technologies (MTT) in conjunction with Panasonic Avionics, enables customers to review the IFE video and audio content that will be available on their flight, create pre-selected favourites lists, and control the seat-back IFE system – all using their personal electronic devices. The app is now available on iOS and Android tablets, with availability on iOS and Android mobile phones in the second quarter of 2016.

Sample Screenshots of How to Access Companion App

To make use of the app, customers can install the SingaporeAir tablet application on their device prior to the aircraft’s departure. Once on board, they can link their device to the IFE system using the aircraft’s in-flight WiFi network. Connecting to KrisWorld, the Airline’s award-winning IFE system, will then allow for movies, TV shows or music to be launched on the seat monitor, directly from their list of favourites or from the entire media list. 

Linking the app to the IFE system also enables the personal device to be used as a remote control, to pause, play, or skip through media content. SIA will be the first airline in the world to enable this on a Panasonic in-flight entertainment system. Customers will be able to multi-task, thereby maximising their experience of KrisWorld, such as by browsing through the index of KrisWorld content on their device while watching a movie on the seat monitor. Customers can even access real-time information on the flight progress and flight path without interrupting their movie viewing.

Current features of the companion app will initially be available on the Airline’s new fleet of Airbus A350-900s, with plans to progressively roll it out to the Boeing 777-300ERs and other aircraft in future.

“With the proliferation of personal mobile devices and the arrival of our new Airbus A350 fleet, this latest innovation will help enhance the in-flight entertainment experience for our customers,” said Singapore Airlines Senior Vice President Product and Services, Mr Tan Pee Teck. 

“It offers more information and greater control both on the ground and in-flight, and we are excited to be the first airline in the world to offer such an application to our customers.”

Singapore Airlines’ KrisWorld IFE system offers up to 295 movies, over 470 TV programmes and more than 450 CD albums each month.

Western Digital Expands its Hard Drives and External Storage Solutions to 8TB

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New Line of Storage Solutions Feature HelioSeal Technology for Optimal Performance, High Capacity and Added Reliability for NAS, Surveillance

and Personal Storage

Western Digital Corporation, a world leader in storage solutions, today announced the expansion of its award-winning portfolio of performance storage solutions with 8TB capacity drives for NAS, video surveillance and desktop external applications. Increasingly centralized, rich-content, which continues to grow in popularity among enterprises, small business and consumers alike, is driving demand for greater storage capacities. 

Launching throughout the first half of 2016, My Cloud® personal storage devices (My Cloud, My Cloud Mirror, My Cloud EX2 Ultra), My Book® external hard drives (My Book, My Book for Mac, My Book Duo and My Book Pro), WD Red®, WD Red Pro and WD Purple™ hard drives will all be designed with the new high-capacity configuration. Each storage solution offers purpose-driven engineering and HelioSeal™ helium-technology with the new 8TB drives for maximum and efficient performance in the applications for which each model is designed.

“We are committed to integrating high-performance, high-capacity and high-quality drives into all of our solutions,” said Brendan Collins, vice president of product marketing, Western Digital Corporation. “No matter what market or application, we have a solution - whether it’s for small businesses, channel partners, enterprises or end-users. Our goal is to deliver the best and most competitive solutions on the market.”

The increase to 8TB or 16TB (with two 8TB drives in RAID 0) capacity applies to the following WD products:

External Hard Drives

• My Book/My Book for Mac -– An external hard drive solution that provides complete backup and storage with USB connectivity.
• My Book Duo/My Book Pro – Dual-drive external hard drive solutions which provide ultra-fast storage in RAID-0 and complete backup and storage with USB and/or Thunderbolt connectivity and up to 16TB capacity.
• My Cloud/My Cloud Mirror – A personal storage device that plugs into your router at home to provide consumers with their very own private cloud.
• My Cloud EX2 Ultra – As part of the creative professional series of My Cloud products, the My Cloud EX2 Ultra provides high-performance two-bay network attached storage.

Internal Hard Drives

• WD Purple – Engineered for 24/7, always-on, high-definition surveillance security systems that use up to eight hard drives and up to 32 cameras
• WD Red – Optimized for personal, home and small business NAS (network attached storage) systems
• WD Red Pro – Optimized for small business and enterprise class NAS systems with high performance and reliability.

Availability and Pricing

My Book 8TB will be available in March at select retailers and distributors in the Philippines. Manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) for the My Book 8TB (model #: WDBFJK0080HBK) is Php 15,900.

My Cloud, My Book for Mac, My Book Duo, My Book Pro, WD Red and WD Purple 8TB configurations will be available during the first half of 2016. More information about the WD product line, 8TB capacity, and terms of the limited warranty may be found on the company website at www.wdc.com.

Forward Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements, including statements relating to the approximate price and estimated availability later this year of the My Cloud, My Book for Mac, My Book Duo, My Book Pro, WD Red and WD Purple 8TB configurations and the growth of storage capacity needs. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements, including but not limited to, risks that would impact the estimated availability of products and other risks detailed from time-to-time in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings and reports, including, but not limited to, our most recent annual report on Form 10-K to which your attention is directed. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak as of the date hereof, and WD undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

About Western Digital

Founded in 1970, Western Digital Corp. (NASDAQ: WDC), Irvine, Calif., is an industry-leading developer and manufacturer of storage solutions that enable people to create, manage, experience and preserve digital content. It is a long-time innovator in the storage industry. Western Digital Corporation is responding to changing market needs by providing a full portfolio of compelling, high-quality storage products with effective technology deployment, high efficiency, flexibility and speed. Its products are marketed under the HGST and WD brands to OEMs, distributors, resellers, cloud infrastructure providers and consumers. Financial and investor information is available on the company’s Investor Relations website at investor.wdc.com.

Get the best out of the new Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge with the Globe myLifestyle Plan

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Globe customers get it first via the portal now up and ready to take pre-orders

Coming from the recent Philippine launch of the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge, the undisputed leader in postpaid, Globe, is now gearing up to welcome the newest smartphone models that will be available through its innovative and customizable myLifestyle postpaid plans. 

Sustaining its leadership in the digital lifestyle, Globe has fired up its pre-order portal to serve new and existing postpaid customers via http://globe.com.ph/S7. Within the site, customers can already pre-order their preferred Samsung smartphone model, along with their name, mobile number, and e-mail address. This way, Globe can already process in advance upon completion of requirements, and release the new phones as early as March 14, 2016 for those renewing their postpaid plans. 

“The new Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge exemplify how a smartphone truly becomes a part of one’s everyday life. The Galaxy S7 and S7 edge with groundbreaking form and features are designed to be the perfect device for any adventure. Paired with the myLifestyle Plans’ customizable content bundles, customers will be able to fully maximize and enjoy what these 2 new smartphones have to offer,” shares Globe Vice President for Postpaid Business Erli Magtubo-Valdez. 

On the Globe myLifestyle plan, customers can get a hold of the Galaxy S7 on Plan 1499 with a P500 monthly cash-out and the Galaxy S7 edge on Plan 1999 with a P600 monthly cash-out, both on a 24-month contract period. 

Customers can stream faster, share more, and surf longer, with an upgraded 10 GB of mobile data for both plans alongside free Facebook, Viber and Instagram for 24 months and free 3-month access to Spotify Premium, HOOQ, and select mobile games such as Clash of Clans, Candy Crush Pop, and Hay Day. One can also stay connected 24/7 with the built-in unlimited calls and texts to Globe and TM. 

Wonderful surprises also await customers renewing their plans. At Plan 2499 they get the Samsung Galaxy S7 for FREE! The Samsung in-ear headphones are also free exclusively for those who will renew their postpaid plan. 

The new Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge are ideal for exciting and extreme adventures, both being IP68 water and dust resistant in up to 1.5 meters of water and for up to 30 minutes protection against dust ingress. Both have a DSLR like Real Pixel Camera that is the world’s 1st dual photodiode sensor (2PD) in mobile that provides superfast autofocus. The new models also promise brighter and clearer images with f/1.7 lens and faster shutter speed that minimizes motion blur. 

Available in Black Onyx and Gold, each have an expandable memory up to 200GB and faster processor, smoother graphics, 4GB RAM and a larger battery and faster charging. The S7 edge also enhanced its Dual edge display with the all new task edge that provides shortcuts to the most used functions. 

Finally the new smartphones allow users to experience an expanded Galaxy Ecosystem with Gear VR compatibility for a virtual reality experience and Gear S2 compatibility for on-the-go convenience. 

With different passions and varying digital lifestyles, customers can create their own myLifestyle Plan through various lifestyle packs that are attuned to diverse needs whether for work or play. Customers can choose from a variety of lifestyle packs ranging from Entertainment, Music, Life, Productivity and Social bundles that allow access to an assortment of all-time favorite apps. 

The new Samsung Smartphones will be available in Globe stores nationwide starting March 19, 2016. To know more about how you can create your own myLifestyle plan visit www.globe.com.ph/postpaid/mylifestyleplan