Ethiopian Airlines Anticipates its Dreamliner Service with 787 Dream Adventure Treat

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Roundtrip Fares Start from 787 for Economy and 1787 for Business Class

In time for its 70th anniversary globally and first in the Philippines, Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest airline and aviation technology leader, is about to welcome its 787 Dreamliner, a new generation Boeing aircraft, to service the Manila – Addis Ababa Route. To celebrate this milestone, Ethiopian Airlines is offering travel deals from Manila to dream destinations in Africa, America and Europe via Ethiopian Airlines 787 Dream Adventure Treat. 

For a minimum spend of $787 [US Dollar] for Economy Class and $1787 [US Dollar] for Business Class, passengers from Manila are given roundtrip travel opportunities to over 90 international destinations all over the world including Addis Ababa, Cairo and Capetown in Africa; Paris, Rome, Madrid, London and Frankfurt in Europe; and Los Angeles, New York, Washington, Toronto and Sao Paulo in the Americas.

For flights with long layovers, Ethiopian Airlines provides a free stopover to Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, which covers meals and transit visas. 

Ethiopian Airlines also provides travel time-out opportunities to passengers who would like to break their journey to explore and stay longer in Addis Ababa for an additional fee. Tour recommendations are generously provided to those interested to explore the country. 

Ethiopian Airlines has won various awards for its exceptional international services, playing a significant role in connecting Africa to the rest of the globe. Winning the 2016 and 2013 Skytrax Award for Best Airline Staff Service in Africa, and the Passenger’s Choice Award for Best Airline, it operates new, ultra-modern, and environment-friendly aircraft and provides exceptional in-flight service for both economy class and “Cloud Nine” (business class) passengers. 

For its exclusive 787 Dream Adventure promo, Economy Class flyers get to enjoy a total of 46kg baggage allowance, inclusive of fresh and varied meals of the highest quality, and a complete range of beverages including a choice of excellent red and white wine.

Ethiopian Airlines passengers flying on “Cloud Nine”, its Business Class service, are entitled to 64-66kg baggage allowance, a personal in-flight entertainment system, full-course meals made by proficient and experienced chefs, and a selection of signature drinks that can be enjoyed as aperitif or compliment to their meals. 

For flight bookings, please visit www.ethiopianairlines.com or call the Ethiopian Airlines Reservations Office (632)8489878/79, (632)5222095 or (632) 5224869. For more information on destination packages to Ethiopia, please visit https://www.ethiopianholidays.com/ 

Promo period is from 15 July 2016 to 15 August 2016. Travel period is from 1 August 2016 to 1 August 2017. 

About Ethiopian

Ethiopian Airlines (Ethiopian) is the fastest growing Airline in Africa. In its seven decades of operations, Ethiopian has become one of the continent’s leading carriers, unrivalled in efficiency and operational success.

Ethiopian commands the lion’s share of the Pan-African passenger and cargo network operating the youngest and most modern fleet to 92 international destinations across five continents. Ethiopian fleet includes ultra-modern and environmentally friendly aircraft such as the Boeing 787, Boeing 777-300ER, Boeing 777-200LR, Boeing 777-200 Freighter, Bombardier Q-400 double cabin with an average fleet age of five years. In fact, Ethiopian is the first airline in Africa to own and operate these aircraft.

Ethiopian is currently implementing a 15-year strategic plan called Vision 2025 that will see it become the leading aviation group in Africa with seven business centers: Ethiopian Domestic and Regional Airline; Ethiopian International Passenger Airline; Ethiopian Cargo; Ethiopian MRO; Ethiopian Aviation Academy; Ethiopian In-flight Catering Services; and Ethiopian Ground Service. Ethiopian is a multi-award winning airline registering an average growth of 25% in the past seven years.

Pokémon Go: Safety of children in the cyber realm and real world

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One of the great things about this game is that is popular amongst both children and adults, so our main suggestion is to play with them. This can be a great opportunity for you to engage and play along with your children! 

Since there are many factors that come into play when using this app, we are going to delve into these aspects in a three part series examining the risks in the cyber realm, the real world and the safety of children while playing the game.

First things first, with all apps your children are interested in, download the app and play it yourself to become familiar with what your children will be doing. This way, you can become more informed about the gameplay, and you can talk to your child about how to be safe while using it.

Stranger Danger:

While the purpose of the game is to be social, real-life rules still apply. Tell your kids about stranger-danger. A huge part of the gameplay involves common areas called gyms and Pokéstops, which will attract a good amount of strangers playing the game. You can still encourage your children to interact with new people, but set some guidelines. Always make sure they are supervised by a trusted adult when venturing into these public areas. If you can’t go with them, or you have an older teen, be sure to have them establish a buddy system and check in with you regularly, as it’s just not safe for anyone of any age to aimlessly wander around unfamiliar areas of town by themselves.

Be Aware of “Lures” 

Lures are an item that can be both bought in the game and earned by leveling up to higher levels. The purpose of a Lure is to attract more Pokémon at a Pokéstop.

When a user sets up a Lure at a Pokéstop, other players in the area can see them on the map, alerting them that the location has a surplus of Pokémon. What’s potentially dangerous about these is that anyone can set these up, which could potentially make the game attractive to child predators.

Establish Boundaries

Since this game can send children wandering off to areas unknown, it’s best that they are supervised by a responsible adult, or if old enough, they use the buddy system to play in groups. 

If they do wander about their neighborhood in search for these elusive creatures, set limits on where your kids can go without you. 

Limit those areas by setting boundaries in your neighborhood where your kids would normally play. If they want to leave those boundaries, be sure to insist that they call you to discuss their plans, such as where they are going, for how long, who they are going with and to check back in when they are done. 

Location Tracking

If your kids are going to be out on their own, use a location tracking app in case of emergencies. https://family.norton.com/web Norton Family Parental Control has apps for both iOS and Android that will track your child’s smartphone in real time with their GPS coordinates on a map.

In App Purchases

This game, like other games does have in app purchases to buy things like Pokécoins and other various powerups. In this case, it’s probably a good idea to put on parental controls that help control in-app spending.

For iOS, Apple has a feature called https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201089 "Ask to Buy,” that will alert you to whenever a family member initiates a new purchase or free download. You are then able to control what they purchase from your own device. 

The Google Play Store has an "https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/1626831?hl=en" option to turn on authentication when making in-app purchases. This means that means certain information, like a password, must be entered on your device to make a purchase.

You may want to look into these in order to avoid becoming the next headline “My Child Spent 5,000 Dollars on Pokémon Go.”

So now that you are armed with the information you need to ensure your children have safe and enjoyable gameplay, it’s time for you to venture out with your kids and help the “catch ‘em all!”

Globe unveils game-changing home broadband plans

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Customers can now customize broadband plans based on their preferred digital lifestyle at home

Globe Telecom is changing the game of broadband internet with the launch of its new home broadband plans which can now be customized and bundled with more digital entertainment content from its newest partners Netflix and popular singing app Smule. The broadband plans can also be availed with devices such as smart LED TVs, audio devices and even game consoles for a complete home entertainment experience.

Globe recently revealed its collaboration with global content providers such as Disney, Netflix, Turner, Sports Illustrated, Astro, and Smule to offer a wider range of digital entertainment content offerings alongside its existing partnerships such as HOOQ, Spotify and NBA. Globe also recently launched its video production arm Globe Studios, partnering with top Filipino directors and local production outfits to produce and offer Filipino customers original content on their devices.

Martha Sazon, Globe Senior Vice President for Broadband Business, emphasized the need to transform the home digital lifestyle experience by letting families discover the wonders at home through exclusive digital content. “We don’t just sell plans anymore as we are setting the trend yet again in delivering a complete digital lifestyle experience at home where families can watch exclusive movies together, listen to millions of songs, and play games online,” Sazon said. 

Completing the immersive entertainment experience are the line-up of the latest devices that can be bundled with the broadband plans for an additional fee. Globe has forged collaborations with leading device partners such as Samsung and TCL for smart HD TVs; Bose and Harman Kardon for speakers and headphones; Google Chromecast (streaming device) and Sony Playstation (gaming console); and Airties (WiFi mesh), Belkin and Giraffe (security cameras).

Sazon adds that the new broadband plans allow customers to mix and match plan features according to what they need, giving them more value for their money. “They can choose their internet speeds and data allowance that fit their needs alongside their choice of entertainment apps and content. Soon, customers will also be able to extend the fun with boosters that further improve the overall internet experience at home,” she revealed. 

Netflix is the world’s leading video-on-demand provider and home to some of the best original series and extensive library of TV and movie titles, including original series, documentaries and feature films. Popular singing app Sing! Karaoke by Smule brings the love of Pinoys for Karaoke with more than 500,000 songs to choose from. Family or friends can record a video duet with their favorite artists like Jessie J and Jason Derulo and share it to a global audience making it the ideal entertainment activity at home.

The company earlier announced its massive broadband network infrastructure modernization plan provide ultra-fast internet at home in 2 million households in 20,000 barangays by 2020.

Samsung TV Update: Samsung Curve It Up Promo until July 31

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Get mind-blowing deals with the Samsung Curve It Up promo

Have you outgrown your small-sized TV and would like to enhance your TV viewing experience?

Shift from a flat TV to a curved TV and discover a new dimension in TV viewing with the Samsung Curve It Up promo. From July 13 to July 31, get a chance to take home a second TV or as much as Php 32,000 worth of gifts with every Samsung Curved TV purchase. 

Get a 32" Smart TV when you buy a 55" Curved UHD TV. Alternatively, get a 32" LED TV when you buy a 49" Curved UHD TV. Lastly, customers can take home a 24" LED TV when they buy a 40" Curved Full HD TV. On top of these, customers can enjoy up to 7,000 Mabuhay Miles points and 1 year iflix subscription worth Php 1,500.

Unlike flat TVs, Samsung Curved TVs offer a truly immersive experience. Its wrap-around effect allows viewers to see more on screen and makes images larger than they are for a more enjoyable TV viewing experience. Samsung Curved TVs also causes less eye strain which makes TV series marathons a relaxing experience even after hours of non-stop viewing. 

Moreover, its elegant 360 degree curved screen comes with an equally elegant back design, making it the star of any room. Beautiful both inside and out, Samsung Curved TVs not only elevate one’s viewing experience but also complements the living space.

There’s no need to delay welcoming the newest star of the living room. Head on to the nearest participating Samsung outlet and see how Samsung Curved TVs can make family quality time more exciting! 

For more details, visit the Samsung Facebook page or log on to samsung.com/ph/offers.

Epson named world’s number one projector manufacturer for 15 consecutive years

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Epson has been named as the world’s number one projector manufacturer for 15 consecutive years by Futuresource Consulting1. The milestone demonstrates the company’s market leadership and success in the visual imaging industry.

The latest findings from Futuresource indicate that Epson has the largest market share for 500-lumen and above, for projectors worldwide, at 32.1% for 2015, an increase from 29.4% in 2014. For the home projectors segment, Epson has also achieved largest market share for 500-lumen and above, for home projectors worldwide for 2015, which stands at 35.1% for 2015.

Epson’s worldwide market share for projectors have increased steadily over the last 15 years, to maintain its market leadership over the years. Within Southeast Asia, Epson continues to maintain market leadership, with market share increasing to 28% in 2015, up from 24% in 2014.

Epson has a broad range of projectors that caters to different sectors, from enterprise projectors for classroom and small and medium meeting rooms, to interactive projectors for education and enterprise sectors, as well as high brightness projectors for large venue installations, rentals and staging venues.

At the heart of Epson’s projectors is 3LCD technology, which enables Epson projectors to deliver the most vibrant and true-to-life images with up to 3 times higher colour brightness compared to 1-chip DLP projectors in the market. In contrast to 3-chip 3LCD projectors, 1-chip DLP projectors use a rotating color wheel that spins at a rapid speed, only displaying colors sequentially, which can result in color break-up or the “rainbow effect”.

“We are continuously investing in innovative products and technologies to strengthen our position as market leader, and to create new value for our customers worldwide. We are proud to achieve this position, and as a company, will continue to drive innovations to create new visual experiences for our customers,” said Eduardo Bonoan, Senior General Manager and Head of Marketing, Epson Philippines.

1 Data from Futuresource Quarterly Market Insight Reports. Sell-in volumes, representing at least 95% of the worldwide market, are collected from manufacturers each quarter. Data is cross-checked with inputs from distribution channels and component suppliers. This data collection methodology enables Futuresource to accurately size the Projectors Market and provide detailed brand, specification and application shares in over 66 countries worldwide. 

About Epson

Epson is a global technology leader dedicated to connecting people, things and information with its original efficient, compact and precision technologies. With a lineup that ranges from inkjet printers and digital printing systems to 3LCD projectors, smart glasses, sensing systems and industrial robots, the company is focused on driving innovations and exceeding customer expectations in inkjet, visual communications, wearables and robotics.

Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises more than 67,000 employees in 90 companies around the world, and is proud of its contributions to the communities in which it operates and its ongoing efforts to reduce environmental impacts.

http://global.epson.com/

About Epson Southeast Asia

Since 1982, Epson has developed a strong presence across major markets in Southeast Asia. Led by the regional headquarters, Epson Singapore Pte Ltd., Epson Southeast Asia spans an extensive network of 10 countries, and is responsible for delivering and supporting Epson’s cutting-edge consumer and business digital imaging products to the customers of these markets through its comprehensive infrastructure of over 360 service outlets, 10 Epson solution centres and 8 manufacturing facilities. http://www.epson.com.sg

About Epson Philippines

Epson’s corporate presence in the Philippines commenced in 1998. It grew rapidly into a billion peso company in a span of a few years from its establishment due to its client-oriented approach in its business management style by its dedicated and innovative staff members and officers. Epson Philippines has an extensive network of 77 Authorized Service Centers nationwide with more than 200 dealers and more than 800 shops across the Country. For more details, please visit our website (www.epson.com.ph) or our Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/EpsonPhilippines).

For product inquiries and technical support, please contact Epson Customer Care at: Metro Manila: (02) 441-9030; Toll Free: 1-800-1069-37766 (PLDT), 1-800-3-0037766 (DIGITEL) or visit the Epson Customer Care website: http://customercare.epson.com.ph