Vivo and SM Supermalls Announce Christmas Season Treats for Consumers

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SM Supermalls and Vivo Philippines representatives during the Partnership Media launch event held at the SM Megamall on October 24, 2016. 

Vivo and SM Supermalls recently announce Christmas Season Treats for consumers! 

Starting November 4, mall-goers can expect great deals and fun activities from Vivo whenever they visit their nearest SM mall.

SM Supermalls and Vivo Philippines representatives during the Partnership Media launch event held at the SM Megamall on October 24, 2016. 

"We at Vivo recognize how deeply ingrained the Christmas season is in the Filipino culture, so much so that Filipinos start preparing for the festivities as early as September. This is why we chose to partner with SM Supermalls, which is an equally huge part of the Filipino tradition when it comes to the holidays. This will help us give mall-goers a more enjoyable experience in the coming months, and provide them with more avenues to get everything they need in their Christmas shopping list," said Vivo Brand Director Annie Lim.

Signing of contract for the partnership between Vivo and SM Supermalls

Vivo and retail giant SM Supermalls partnership and collaboration for the holiday season aims to provide consumers with an enhanced mall experience every time they visit SM malls through Christmas-themed displays from SM Supermalls and Vivo. 

Customers will also be able to join fun promos and activities in Vivo booths, including a contest where they can take a "Selfie with Santa" in selected SM malls and post them in Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter using the hashtag #VivoSantaSelfie for a chance to win 1 out of 20 Vivo smartphones this Christmas season.

Consumers can also avail of exclusive deals and freebies with every purchase of Vivo's latest smartphones in the booths throughout the holiday season.

This includes the Vivo V3Max, Vivo V3, and the Vivo Y51, as well as the recently-launched Vivo Y55 smartphone.

"We at SM Supermalls recognize the tradition of Filipino consumers who visit our malls during the holiday season to pick out well thought-of presents for their loved ones for Christmas. Our partnership with Vivo during the SM Cybermonth celebration has shown strong success and interest among mall-goers, and we're optimistic that our Christmas season partnership will provide consumers with a more meaningful celebration this year," said Shopping Center Management Corporation (SM Corp.) Senior Vice President, Jonjon San Agustin. 

More activities will be held in the coming weeks designed to provide consumers with great experiences whenever they visit an SM mall with their family. 

About Vivo

Vivo is a leading global smartphone brand focused on introducing products with professional-grade audio, extraordinary appearance, and a fast and smooth user experience. The company is committed to developing dynamic and stylish products for energetic and passionate young people. The company has retained its position as a top 5 global smartphone brand in the IDC Q2 2016 report.

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World’s First 3LCD 25,000 lumens laser projector Laser light-source and inorganic components delivers superior heat and light resistance for 20,000 hours of maintenance-free operations

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Epson EB-L25000U laser projector

Epson, the number-one selling projector brand worldwide, today announced the launch of the EB-L25000U laser projector in Southeast Asia – the world's first 3LCD 25,000 lumens laser projector, consisting of 25,000 lumens of colour brightness and white brightness[1] to deliver spectacular image quality for outdoor and large venues.

A technological breakthrough and industry first, the EB-L25000U integrates a fully sealed laser optical engine with laser-light source and inorganic components to deliver advanced performance, quality, and flexibility. The use of a laser light source contributes to a high contrast ratio of 2,500,000:1 that provides absolute black and vivid colour.

The projector is capable of delivering bright and vibrant images for extremely long periods – this is due to its LCD panels and a phosphor wheel, which are made up of inorganic materials that have superior light and heat resistance. Users are able to operate continuously 24/7 for 20,000 hours of operation before the brightness starts to decrease[2].

The EB-L25000U is ideal for rental and staging, as well as permanent large venue installations. Designed for installation flexibility, it is able to rotate and tilt 360 degrees in all directions. It comes with a wide array of motorized 4K compatible lenses, which when paired with the 4K Enhancement feature, turns projected images into a true-to-life, immersive experience.

“The EB-L25000U is Epson’s highest lumen projector and helps to significantly expand our presence in the high brightness projector market. We have steadily increased our line-up of projectors and with our laser projectors, we are better able to meet the needs of the high end segments within the region. The high-lumen projector market is forecast to grow by 125% by 2020, and Epson is continuing to invest heavily in developing technologies and products to meet the expanding needs,” said Siew Jin Kiat, Regional General Manager (Southeast Asia), Printers & Visual Instruments Division, Epson Singapore.

Epson’s EB-L25000U projector was launched with a projection mapping on the 47-metre high Prambanan Temple in Central Java in Indonesia, a UNESCOWorld Heritage Site. 

The projection mapping tells the story of the history of the temple construction which started in the mid-9th century.

The EB-L25000U projector has been recognised in multiple industry awards. It was recently recognised in the Good Design Award 2016 organised by the Japan Institute for Design Promotion, and was awarded the prestigious Best New Rental / Staging Projector by rAVe Best of ISE 2016 Awards. Other awards won included NewBay Media’s Best of Show Awards at Infocomm 2016 from Digital Signage and Sound & Video Contractor magazines.

The EB-L25000U uses advanced edge blending, a built-in camera for colour calibration and lens position memory function. Features for large venue installations and staging include:

Exceptional Full HD Widescreen Display – Native WUXGA (1920 x 1200) with 4K Enhancement technology

4K-Ready Lenses – These future-proof lenses project crisp images and are ready for true 4K applications

4K Enhancement Technology – Revolutionary technology accepts 4K signal and enhances a 1080p signal to output that surpasses Full HD image quality. 4K Enhancement technology shifts each pixel diagonally by 0.5 pixels to double the resolution, delivering crisp, high-definition images.

Solid-State Laser Light Source – Provides virtually maintenance-free operation up to 20,000 hours2

Versatile Connectivity – Supports the full range of inputs including HDBaseT, 3G-SDI, and compatible with Crestron RoomView, AMX, Extron XTP, Control4, and Art-Net for easy integration

Web-based Remote Management – Control and monitor projector status via a Web browser

Professional Installation Features – Full 360-degree installation flexibility, including Portrait Mode, instant On/Off power, quieter performance, and absolute black contract ration

[1]Colour brightness (colour light output) and white brightness (white light output) will vary depending on usage conditions. Colour light output measured in accordance with IDMS 15.4; white light output measured in accordance with ISO 21118.

[2]20,000 hours is the estimated projector life when used in Normal Mode. Actual hours may vary depending on mode and usage environment. The projectors come with a limited warranty of three years or 20,000 hours, whichever comes first.

http://global.epson.com/

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.

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

Unboxing Asus ZenFone 3, Hands On and Full Review

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ASUS officially launched the newest premium product innovations at the grand Zenvolution event last August as ZenFone 3 is its one of the most anticipated smartphone and a proud successor of last year big hit ZenFone 2.

Asus Zenfone 3 series is now official in the Philippines with all models launched. ASUS ZenFone 3 is the lead model, and namesake of the new ZenFone 3 series. It is a feature-packed smartphone that brings premium design and empowering performance to everyone. 

ZenFone 3 is genuinely premium looking device from the new series. The new Asus ZenFone 3 Z017D is different from their previous generation. 

The Zenfone 3 comes in two models, the ZenFone 3 (ZE520KL) 5.2-inch and the ZenFone 3 (ZE552KL) 5.5-inch version. The difference between the two is the screen size, weight, battery capacity, and price.

Here’s my unboxing and first impressions of the 5.2-inch variant of the ASUS ZenFone 3.

Unboxing ZenFone 3

Inside the box : 

The ZenFone 3 5.2″ Unit

USB Cable Type C

AC Adapter

ZenEar HeadPhones and spare ZenEar Buds

Here's ZenFone 3 5.2″ Unit Sapphire Black,  has the deep bluish-black of the darkest sapphires. I love the color.  Elegantly looking what embodies the phone. Thin, super light and slim. 

This device comes with Full aluminum uni-body design.

A fresh device in every aspect, from the new set of cameras, beautiful display, up to the major design and build overhaul. The ZenFone 3’s industrial design is a radical change from that of the previous generation ZenFone 2.

Its display is a 1920 x 1080 Super IPS+ and has Gorilla Glass 3 installed. 

This device with a case as it is made up of glass. There is a Sim-card option on the left.

Speaker are present on the bottom while the Headphone jack is present on the top of Zenfone 3 (Z017D).

ZenFone 3, Hands On and Full Review 

Smart Photography ZenFone 3 Camera

The ZenFone 3’s PixelMaster 3.0 cameras is one of the world’s first smartphones to use three focus technologies (TriTech) to achieve fast focus.

The ZenFone 3 is the world’s first smartphone to use the powerful, yet efficient Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 14nm octa-core processor that increases power efficiency by 35% compared to the last generation Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 processor, resulting in dramatically improved battery life

It features a 16MP rear camera with f/2.0 aperture, laser auto-focus, OIS, & a dual-tone LED flash. 

This camera is capable of better Image production. You can have more control over your image when using a ZenFone camera. 

Asus is providing so many inbuilt modes to enjoy the camera. There is a Manual mode in camera for better mobile photography. In low-light, you can get some quality shots.

ZenFone camera is awesome. It has an easy-to-set timer and burst feature. The burst mode to capture a fleeting range of expressions, motion and improve the odds of a good group shot.

Video using ZenFone 3 

The ZenFone 3 comes with a high power, 5-Volt, 2-amp charger that allows it to provide an incredible 2 hours of talk time with just a 5-mimute charge.

Hi-Res Audio output

ZenFone 3 is Hi-Res Audio (HRA) certified. HRA offers ultra-clear, detailed audio with superior sound staging and fidelity to the original recording, and overall quality that is 4x CD quality. To achieve HRA certification, audio players like the ZenFone 3 must be powerful enough to read, process and play the high bandwidth data of high resolution audio files rated at 24-bit/96kHz or 24-bit/192kH; and paired with Hi-Res Audio certified output devices. 

Here are more of my captured pictures during events coverages and meetings and ( soon for travel.)

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/BL74NhIgKeD/

msmyrnzLeaving the house..its sunny...minutes after it"s rainy....omg..#weather #weatherweather lang
#takecare #GodBless everyone

Captured by #ZenFone3 #Z3N inside#grabcar

And more ! Great performance of the phone... there were times I used #ZenFone3 for Live coverages of events !

https://www.facebook.com/myrns.roman/videos/10208883744183884/

https://www.facebook.com/myrns.roman/videos/10208883653021605/

And more have done and more will come, visit  http://enjoyingwonderfulworld.blogspot.com/.

ASUS Zenfone 3 is one of the best phones they’ve ever produced. Elegant and beautiful, it is a great performing phone and affordable for someone like me :) lifestyle, travel and social media people,  ZenFone with a price tag that’s under 20K ! 


Asus ZenFone 3 Specs:

Asus ZenFone 3 5.2 ZE520KL

Dimension / Weight : 5.2″ [146.9 x 74 x 7.7mm, 144g] 

16 MP Camera

Display, Protection 1920 x 1080 Super IPS+, Gorilla Glass 3.

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 @ 2.0GHz with 8 Cores.

RAM 3GB / 4GB.

Storage 32GB / 64GB (11.3GB reserved system storage.)

Cameras 16MP f/2.0 rear (4K Recording)

Battery 2600mAh 

Dual SIM Micro SIM + Nano SIM OR microSD up to 128GB. 

Display Type : IPS LCD Capacitive TouchScreen

(Super IPS+ Technology,600 nits Brightness,Blue Filter)

Display : 16M Colors

Pixel density range : 400 to 500 ppi, (~424 ppi Pixel Density)

Screen Size : 1080 x 1920 pixels

Display Size : 5.2 Inch

Screen To Body Ratio : 71 to 80 Percent, (~75.6% screen-to-body-ratio)

Connectivity : 

GPRS : With GPRS

EDGE: With EDGE

Data Speed: LTE 50 Mbps, HSDPA 42 Mbps, 

HSPA plus, LTE CAT4 150 Mbps DL, LTE CAT6 300 Mbps DL

Browser Name: Google Chrome Browser

Browsing Support: HTML, HTML5

WiFi Support: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct

Hot Spot: Yes

Map Support: Google Maps

Bluetooth Support: Bluetooth 4.2

USB-Support: Type-C USB

For more information about ASUS Philippines: Visit their website: https://www.asus.com/ph/ 

Like them on Facebook: ASUS Zenfone Philippines 

Follow them on Twitter: @ASUSph 

Follow them on Instagram: @asusph

How the Deaf and Blind Appreciate Movies Like Frozen

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Mr. Edgardo Bong Garcia, President of Deaf-Blind Support Philippines, with his family

Disney’s animated fantasy musical got us all singing “Let It Go”, out loud or in our heads, for days on end. Some of us may have probably seen the movie where it came from, “Frozen”, a thousand times. This record-breaking film is a must-see, not just for its magical visuals but also for the inspiring songs and music within the story. It would be a shame for anyone not to see it – including the visual and hearing impaired among us.

Fortunately, some of the students and faculty of the Philippine School for the Deaf and the Philippine School for the Blind got to enjoy the movie musical in all its glory. “Frozen” was one of three movies that SM is featuring on the second leg of its Movies for the Deaf and Blind program under its CSR arm, SM Cares. The Angelina Jolie-starrer “Maleficent” and the fantasy action film “Pan” are the other two films that the deaf and blind audiences can now enjoy in 20 SM cinemas nationwide.

In this kind of special movie, audio-description and closed captioning features are used. The audio-description involves a narrator who describes every key visual element in the movie that the blind is not able to see: the action, scene changes, the actors’ gestures, facial expressions, costumes, and even on-screen text. The narration is inserted in between pauses or in gaps within dialogues whenever possible so that the blind audience can follow and understand the unfolding story.

Closed captioning, on the other hand, is a higher level of “subtitles” as we know it. It transcribes the dialogue between the characters in the film and flashed directly below the scene. What makes it work better for the deaf audience is the fact that even the sound effects, ambient noise, and other sound that are important in the scenes are included in the caption.

“Frozen” being an animated film and a musical, one would think that it would be a stretch for either the deaf or the blind to fully appreciate it. But Mrs. Ligaya Coral, a 30-year teacher at the Philippine School for the Deaf proudly claims that the deaf students and their families actually loved the movie experience, adding that they can even perform the songs themselves through sign language.

“We are thankful that there are movies like these now. The kids can appreciate the movie without needing an interpreter for them to know what’s happening in the story,” Mrs. Coral said.

Ms. Liza Lyn Lopez, a blind teacher, especially loved “Love Is An Open Door”, a duet between Anna and Prince Hans. “This kind of project means a lot because we, the disabled, rarely get exposed to something like this,” she said, referring to the movie experience. 

Right now, a law had already been passed for using closed captioning in local productions. The MTRCB hopes to follow this up with audio-description soon. With partnerships between the private and public sector like SM, Deaf Blind Support Philippines, CALL Foundation of the Blind, and MTRCB, it would be possible to expect vernacular versions of audio-descriptive and close captioned movies as well.

Join the "Be a Wall" campaign : Vaccination drive against dengue #WallAgainstDengue

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The “Be a Wall” campaign  and Vaccination drive against dengue, launch by Sanofi Pasteur, the vaccine division of multinational pharmaceutical company and industry leader, Sanofi. 

Dengue remains to be one of the fastest-growing mosquito-borne diseases in the world.

The “Be a Wall” campaign to mobilize the citizenry in a nation-wide campaign against the spread of dengue was launched  aims to build awareness among Filipinos parents and inform them how they can better protect themselves and their loved ones against the fastest-growing mosquito borne disease. 

It also aims to educate them about the multi-pronged ways to prevent dengue infection – vector-control, disease information and vaccination.

The Be a Wall campaign engage Filipinos by inviting them to connect, share their experience, ask questions, and join a community that’s building the nation’s resistance against dengue. 

It aims to remind them of their role to step up the fight against the disease and to get involved by taking an active part in health matters that affect them and their families. 

Dengvaxia is the world’s first dengue vaccine. It provides protection against all four virus serotypes. It has been approved for people belonging to the age group 9-45 years.

Celebrities, doctors and medical people, media and bloggers and advocates were at the "Be a Wall" campaign launch held at the Novotel Hotel, Araneta, Cubao Quezon City on October 25, 2016. 

Maricel Laxa-Pangilinan, Christine Bersola-Babao, Paolo Abrera, Mommy Mel and her daughter Rika with Dr. Rubi Dizon who is the Medical Director of Sanofi and Dr. Lulu Bravo President of the Philippine Foundation for Vaccination, stand out to to build a wall against Dengue.

Maricel Laxa-Pangilinan, Multi-awarded Actress, Columnist, Award-winning Author and Triathlete, share her experience on dengue as she had twice. The first was when she was six years old and the second time when she was already married.

“As responsible Filipino moms, let our voices be heard to raise awareness on dengue and let’s spread the good news that it is now a vaccine preventable disease. Each of us can now be a wall against dengue,” Maricel said.

Paolo Abrera, sports and public affairs host, share his own story as when he got the virus, he was down and out for a number of days and this surprised him as it hit him at the peak of his health when he was so active in sports.

“It’s great news that there is a dengue vaccine now available in the market. As a public affairs anchor, I’m on top of the news everyday and it’s very alarming to note the rising dengue cases from different regions of our country. It’s definitely a relief for Filipino parents out there especially a father like me to be able to visit our doctors today and have our kids vaccinated,” Paulo said.

Christine Bersola-Babao, Celebrity mom,  shared she had dengue three times! She also expresses her support for the dengue vaccine.

“I am a mother of two and I want my kids (family) to be safe from life-threatening diseases like dengue. Aside from the vector control measures that we have been doing, we really need a new tool that will help us in fighting the epidemic and vaccination is the answer. I encourage other Filipino moms to ask their doctors about dengue vaccination today,” she shared.

The Philippines ranks among the top-three countries affected by Dengue.

Cebu City, for example, has just declared a state of calamity with over 5,821 dengue cases recorded as of October 2016. Other areas considered as the most infected hotspots include Metro Manila or NCR, Region IV-A or CALABARZON, Northern Mindanao, SOCCSKSARGEN, Central Luzon, and Western Visayas.

Join “Be a Wall” campaign for the health of our families and love ones and all. Get vaccinated too.  Visit your doctor to know what you can do so we can all be a #WallAgainstDengue.