ASUS Zenvolution launches Zenfone 3 family, ZenBook 3 and Transformer 3 Series

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ASUS officially launches the complete line-up of the Zenfone 3 family, ZenBook 3 and Transformer 3 Series – which are considered the newest premium product innovations from ASUS. The launch was at the grand Zenvolution event held at the Sofitel Plaza Manila, August 14, 2016.

ASUS Global CEO Jerry Shen, ASUS unveils the all-new ZenFone 3 Deluxe, Zenfone 3 Ultra, and Zenfone 3.

Shen led the unveiling of the ZenFone 3 Max and ZenFone 3 Laser in the Philippines while ASUS Philippines Systems Group Country Manager, George Su unveiled the all-new ASUS ZenBook 3 notebook and as well as the ASUS Transformer 3 and ASUS Transformer 3 Pro 2-in-1 PCs.

“The highly anticipated ZenFone 3 series has become a global sensation after its debut at Computex this year,” said ASUS CEO Jerry Shen. “We deeply appreciate the loyalty and continued support from all our dealers, media partners and consumers in the Philippines.” added by Jerry Shen.

ASUS ZenFone 3: Agility. Beauty. Clarity.

The ASUS ZenFone 3 is a feature-packed smartphone that brings premium design and empowering performance to everyone. The ZenFone 3 is the first smartphone worldwide to be powered by the new Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 625  octa-core processor.

Asus ZenFone 3 (ZE520KL) Specification

•  Android 6.0 Marshmallow w/ ZenUI 3.0
• 5.2 Inch FHD Display 1920 x 1080 resolution w/ 2.5D curved glass
• Gorilla Glass 4 protection at 401 ppi
• 2.0 GHz 64 Bit Snapdragon 625 Octa-core processor
• Adreno 506 GPU
• 4GB RAM / 64GB Storage
• Expandable via micro SD card slot up to 128 GB
• 16 MP Rear camera w/ Tri-tech AF, 4 Axis OIS, Axis EIS and dual tone LED flash
• 8 MP front facing camera w/ wide-angle lens and AF
• WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
• Dual SIM card (micro and nano)
• 3G, 4G LTE
• Bluetooth 4.2
• FM Radio
• GPS, A-GPS
• Fingerprint sensor
• USB Type C
• 144 g
• 2600 mAh Li Pol Battery
• Colors: Sapphire Black, Moonlight White, Shimmer Gold
• SRP: Php 16,995

ASUS ZenFone 3 (ZE550KL) Specification

•  Android 6.0 Marshmallow w/ ZenUI 3.0
• 5.5 Inch FHD Display 1920 x 1080 resolution w/ 2.5D curved glass
• Gorilla Glass 4 protection at 401 ppi
• 2.0 GHz 64 Bit Snapdragon 625 Octa-core processor
• Adreno 506 GPU
• 4GB RAM / 64GB Storage
• expandable via micro SD card slot up to 128 GB
• 16 MP Rear camera w/ Tri-tech AF, 4 Axis OIS, Axis EIS and dual tone LED flash
• 8 MP front facing camera w/ wide-angle lens and AF
• WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
• Dual SIM card (micro and nano)
• 3G, 4G LTE
• Bluetooth 4.2
• FM Radio
• GPS, A-GPS
• Fingerprint sensor
• USB Type C
• 155 g
• 3000 mAh Li Pol Battery
• Colors: Sapphire Black, Moonlight White, Shimmer Gold
• SRP: Php 18,995

ASUS ZenFone 3 Deluxe — World’s First Full-Metal Smartphone with Invisible Antenna Design

The top-of-the-range ZenFone 3 Deluxe is the flagship model of the ZenFone 3 series, the ultimate expression of the ASUS smartphone technology, with an invisible antenna design that combines premium aesthetics with exceptional performance.

ASUS ZenFone 3 Deluxe (ZS570KL) Specification

•  Android 6.0 Marshmallow w/ ZenUI 3.0
• 5.7 Inch FHD Super AMOLED Display 1920 x 1080 resolution w/ 2.5D curved glass
• Gorilla Glass 4 protection at 386 ppi
• 2.15 GHz 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 Octa-core processor
• Adreno 530 GPU
• 6GB RAM / 64GB Storage
• expandable via micro SD card slot up to 200 GB
• 23 MP Rear camera Sony IMX 318 sensor w/ Tri-tech AF, 4 Axis OIS, Axis EIS and dual tone LED flash
• 8 MP front facing camera w/ wide-angle lens and AF
• WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac with 5 GHz 1×1 SISO Support
• Dual SIM card (micro and nano)
• 3G, 4G LTE
• Bluetooth 4.2
• NFC
• FM Radio
• GPS, A-GPS
• Fingerprint sensor
• USB Type C
• 172 g
• 3000 mAh Li Pol Battery
• Colors: Glacier Silver, Titanium Gray, Shimmer Gold
• SRP: Php 34,995

ASUS ZenFone 3 Deluxe (ZS570KL) Special Edition Specification

•  Android 6.0 Marshmallow w/ ZenUI 3.0
• 5.7 Inch FHD Super AMOLED Display 1920 x 1080 resolution w/ 2.5D curved glass
• Gorilla Glass 4 protection at 386 ppi
• 2.4 GHz 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 Octa-core processor
• Adreno 530 GPU
• 6GB RAM / 256GB Storage
• expandable via micro SD card slot up to 200 GB
• 23 MP Rear camera Sony IMX 318 sensor w/ Tri-tech AF, 4 Axis OIS, Axis EIS and dual tone LED flash
• 8 MP front facing camera w/ wide-angle lens and AF
• WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac with 5 GHz 1×1 SISO Support
• Dual SIM card (micro and nano)
• 3G, 4G LTE
• Bluetooth 4.2
• NFC
• FM Radio
• GPS, A-GPS
• Fingerprint sensor
• USB Type C
• 172 g
• 3000 mAh Li Pol Battery
• Colors: Glacier Silver, Titanium Gray, Shimmer Gold
• SRP: Php 44,995

ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra: Unleashed. Unlimited. Unrivaled.

ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra is a smartphone designed for multimedia lovers and winner of a Computex 2016 Best Choice Golden Award. This award winning smartphone is ideal for photography enthusiasts.

Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) Specification

• Android 6.0 Marshmallow with ZenUI 3.0
• 6.8-inch Full HD Super AMOLED display w/ True2Life+ tech
• Gorilla Glass 4 protection at 324 ppi
• 2.0 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 Processor
• Adreno 506 GPU
• 4K TV-grade image processor
• 4GB RAM / 64GB storage
• expandable via micro SD card slot up to 200 GB
• 23MP rear camera with 4-Axis OIS, TriTech Autofocus, Dual LED flash
• 8MP front facing camera with wide angle
• 4G/LTE
• Dual SIM card (micro and nano)
• WiFi 802.11ac MU-MIMO
• Bluetooth 4.2
• GPS, A-GPS
• Fingerprint scanner
• Hi-Res Audio w/ Sonic Master 3.0
• Dual Five-magnet stereo speakers
• 233 g
• 4600mAh Battery
• Quick Charge 3.0 w/ Power Bank Mode
• Colors: Glacier  Silver, Titanium Gray, Metallic Pink
• SRP: Php 32,995

ASUS ZenFone 3 Laser: The smartphone for photography enthusiasts

The ASUS ZenFone 3 Laser has an ultra-fast 0.03-second laser auto focus and advanced backlight (HDR) modes to give users stunning photos.

ASUS ZenFone 3 Laser (ZC551KL) Specification

• Android 6.0 Marshmallow with ZenUI 3.0
• 5.5-inch full HD IPS display, 2.5D glass, 1920 x 1080 resolution
• 1.4GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 octa-core processor
• Adreno 505 GPU
• 4GB RAM / 32GB storage
• Dual-SIM support (one Micro SIM and one Nano SIM)
• 13MP rear camera with Sony IMX214 sensor, EIS, 2nd generation laser AF, LED flash
• 8MP front camera
• Dual SIM
• 3G / 4G LTE
• Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
• Bluetooth 4.0
• GPS, A-GPS
• Fingerprint scanner
• Colors: Glacier Silver, Sand Gold
• 3000mAh Battery
• SRP: 11,995

ASUS ZenFone 3 Max: A premium smartphone with maximum battery life

The ASUS ZenFone 3 Max is designed to help users get through the day, and features a 4100mAh battery with an incredible standby time of up to 30 days. It also allows users to do more, giving them up to 20 hours of 3G talk time, 18 hours of web browsing with Wi-Fi turned on, 87 hours of music playback, and up to 15 hours of video playback. 

The ZenFone 3 Max can also double up as a power bank to charge other mobile devices. 

ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC502TL) Specification

• Android 6.0 Marshmallow with ZenUI 3.0
• 5.2-inch HD IPS display, 2.5D curved glass
• 1.25GHZ Mediatek MT6735 64-bit quad-core CPU processor
• Mali T720 GPU
• 3GB RAM / 32GB storage
• Dual-SIM support (one Micro SIM and one Nano SIM)
• 13MP PixelMaster Camera, 5p Lagan lens
• 5M PixelMaster Camera, f/2.0 aperture
• Dual SIM
• 3G / 4G LTE
• Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
• Bluetooth 4.0
• GPS, A-GPS
• Fingerprint scanner
• Colors: Titanium Gray, Glacier Silver, Sand Gold
• 4130mAh Battery
• SRP: 8,995

ASUS ZenBook 3: The World’s Most Prestigious Laptop with Unprecedented Performance

The ASUS ZenBook 3 is the next-generation ZenBook. It has been completely redesigned with a gorgeous, ultra-sleek 11.9mm chassis that weighs a mere 910g. 

To achieve its amazing lightness without compromising strength, ZenBook 3 is crafted from aerospace-grade aluminum alloy, a premium material that is 50% stronger than the standard alloy used in laptops. 

As well as being strong and light, this material is also supremely elegant and features the signature ZenBook spun-metal finish. The ZenBook 3 is available in three exclusive colors — Royal Blue, Rose Gold and Quartz Grey — and a special two-phase anodizing process is used to create stunning golden highlights on its diamond-cut edges.

ASUS Transformer 3 Pro: The World’s Most Versatile PC

The ASUS Transformer 3 Pro is a 2-in-1 PC that combines unrivaled performance with incredible portability to create the ultimate mobile device for work and play. Precision-crafted from aluminum, Transformer 3 Pro is only 8.35mm thin, yet has incredible structural strength and rigidity. The Transformer 3 Pro has diamond-cut detailing that accentuates its elegant design, and it is available in gorgeous Icicle Gold and Glacier Gray color options.

ASUS Transformer 3: The Mobile PC, Redefined

The ASUS Transformer 3 is a stylish, ultra-slim and compact 2-in-1 PC that provides users with the ultimate mobility, total convenience, and amazing expandability. Precision-crafted from aluminum, Transformer 3 weighs just 695g, is only 6.9mm thin, and has smaller dimensions than a sheet of A4 paper. Its compact and elegant design is accentuated by diamond-cut edges and an exquisite spun-metal finish. 

Globe reaches out to flood victims in Pampanga and Pangasinan through Libreng Tawag

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Leading telecommunications company Globe Telecom sets up Libreng Tawag stations in Pampanga and Pangasinan which were severely affected by the “habagat” to assist residents who needed to assure their family and friends of their safety or to request for aid if necessary.

Libreng Tawag is now available from August 16-18, 8 am to 5 pm, at the 3rd floor of the Calasiao Municipal Hall in Pangasinan, and the San Matias Elementary School and San Vicente Municipal Gym in Sto. Tomas, Pampanga. The said areas are being used as temporary evacuation sites for about 900 families.

Pangasinan and Pampanga are two of the areas in Luzon submerged in floodwaters as a result of heavy rains caused by the southwest monsoon over the weekend.

Through its Bangon Pinoy program, Globe provides help to Filipinos affected by disasters by providing communications facilities and relief operations.

The Samsung Curve It Up Promo is back with bigger offers, grander discounts

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Back by popular demand, the Samsung Curve It Up promo brings grander and more generous treats for everyone’s viewing pleasure. 

From August 17 to September 4, customers will get a chance to take home a second TV or as much as Php 46,000 worth of gifts with every purchase of select Samsung Curved TV. Here are the exciting offers that customers can choose from:

• Get a free 40-inch Full HD TV if you buy a 65-inch Samsung Curved TV 
• Get a free 32-inch Smart TV if you buy a 55-inch Samsung Curved Full HD TV
• Get a free 32-inch LED if you buy a 49-inch Samsung Curved TV
• Get a free 24-inch LED TV if you buy a 40-inch Samsung Curved TV

To sweeten the deal further, the promo comes with up to 12,000 Mabuhay Miles from Philippine Airlines or a one-year subscription iflix, giving access to thousands of hit TV series and blockbuster movies anytime and anywhere.  

Now is the perfect time to switch to a Samsung Curved TV. Unlike flat screens, curved TVs provide a much more immersive feel as it delivers a sense of depth to the picture, drawing viewers deeper into the show they are watching.  This wrap-around effect allows viewers to see more on screen, making TV viewing a more enjoyable experience. The curved screen also follows the natural curve of the eye, reducing eye strain even after hours of TV viewing.

The Samsung Curved TV features an elegant 360-degree design, making it a stunning centerpiece in any room. A work of art in itself, the Samsung Curved TV combines art and technology in its stunning design and powerful features.

Why wait if you can curve it up to a Samsung Curved TV today? Head over to the nearest Samsung participating dealer to see how Samsung Curved TVs can make TV viewing even more exciting. Don’t miss out on this chance to curve up to a Samsung Curved TV. 

Vote wisely for #DEWmocracy as Mountain Dew launched limited edition flavors – Live Wire and Blue Shock!

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Mountain Dew has launched the country’s first ever DEWmocracy with two new and limited edition flavors – Live Wire (infused with Orange) and Blue Shock (charged with Raspberry Citrus)

As part of their DEWmocracy campaign, Mountain Dew invites everyone to vote for either flavors - #DewBlueShock and #DewLivewire for a chance to win a brand new pick up truck. Voting starts on August 13 and closes on October 31.

“The goal of DEWmocracy is to listen to what our consumers have to say and to allow them to engage with the brand. With DEWMOCRACY, every Filipino has a chance to take a stand, be heard, and select the flavor they want. In the end, your chosen flavor will remain,” said Mountain Dew Brand manager Ms. Kay Paras.

Making the campaign more exciting are the two of the country’s top influencers to lead each flavor to victory – Team Leader Sam YG for Live Wire and Team Leader Ramon Bautista for Blue Shock. 

“Iba talaga ang tama ng #BlueShock for me. It’s something that completes the excitement of my day,” Ramon. 

Sam defends his title too by saying that #DewLiveWire is something that “definitely hits the spot. Pare, ito na ang bagong drink of choice ko! What a way to be unique!”

Between the two limited-edition flavors , Blue Shock is known to be cool and stunning. It lets action do the talking and leaves you, well, in shock! It has a distinct raspberry-like flavor that is unique to Filipinos.

Live Wire is loud and electrifying. It is the Dew that hypes the crowd before jumping. As an orange flavor, Filipinos are sure to like its taste of familiarity.

Mountain Dew has always been know to champion innovation on all levels. Over the years, each campaign the DEW brand has created focuses on creativity, adventure and passion, empowering each DEW drinker to embrace new experiences and try new things. From action to sports to entertainment to art to gaming, Mountain Dew is always on hand.

“With a campaign such as this, it’s impossible for us not to think of ways to make it extra fun and exciting for our consumers. Adding the two-well-renowed influencers is a sure fit for each limited-edition flavor as well as the brand,” added Ms. Kay Paras.

Mountain Dew invites you to vote wisely for DEWmocracy!

Live Wire (infused with Orange) - #DewLivewire

Be heard and make your stand. Everyone has a voice. Are you #DewBlueShock or #DewLiveWire?

Blue Shock (charged with Raspberry Citrus) - #DewBlueShock

Vote now on Twitter and Instagram to make your votes count. Voting period starts August 13 and voting will close on October 31. 

Voters of the winning flavor will have a chance to wina brand new pickup, perfect for your next wild adventure.

Make sure to stay updated with DEWmocracy at Mountain Dew Philippines’ official Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/mountaindewPH/ and don’t forget to follow @MountainDewPH on Twitter.

Habitat launches "The Plus Can Project" with ambassador Derek Ramsay

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Habitat for Humanity Philippines (Habitat) has launched its latest initiative: ‘The Plus Can Project’, alongside the organization’s celebrity Ambassador, Derek Ramsay, last August 3 at the Habitat national office.

Derek Ramsay

“The Plus Can means more homes for the homeless, more decent shelter for survivors of disaster, more permanent dwellings for the displaced and more productive communities for our nation. “It is also a reminder that we are all part of a larger family — the Filipino family.” - - - Derek Ramsay

Unlike an ordinary donation drive can, the Plus Can has a unique coin slot in the shape of a plus sign (+), illustrating that by getting involved everyone can be a ‘plus’ to humanity.

This latest fundraising project of Habitat aims to encourage more support towards the housing advocacy in improving the poverty housing situation of the country.

“There is a housing backlog of more than five million families in the Philippines, and in order for this to be addressed everyone needs to take action,” Charlie Ayco, Habitat’s Managing Director and CEO said.

 “The Plus Can is one way Habitat aims to reach individuals from all sectors to support our advocacy of building more healthy and sustainable homes for families in need.”

To show your support and for information on how to get a Habitat Plus Can of your own, please visit: www.pluscanproject.org.