ASUS Philippines Strengthen its Partnership with Lazada by Joining Again the Biggest Online Revolution Happening this Year

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Enjoy even more discounts on your favorite ASUS devices this Holiday season as Lazada Philippines brings you launches another leg of the online revolution you would not want to miss!

L:R Lazada Philippines’ Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder Inanc Balci with ASUS Philippines Systems Group Country Manager, George Su

ASUS Philippines further solidify its presence online by joining again Lazada’s biggest year-end online sale revolution happening this December 12, 2017.

“Being one of the biggest consumer technology brands in the country, our goal is to ensure that our business ecosystem syncs very-well with all our key partners in the country. Lazada being the biggest online shopping destination definitely contributes to the growth of the company particularly in the digital space. This year, we again expect to grow our business with Lazada and we look forward to sustain this more in 2018, shares George Su, ASUS Philippines Systems Group Country Manager.

“Lazada’s online revolution is a good example on how brands can connect more to end-users in the digital space as it provides Filipino customers with an effortless shopping experience and ASUS Philippines will definitely support this kind of customer empowerment efforts from our partners,” Su concludes. 

Selfie and Wefie Moments Made More Incredible with the ZenFone 4 Selfie Series

ASUS Philippines finally brought back the well-loved Zenfone Selfie line-up with the introduction of three new Selfie smartphones: the Zenfone 4 Selfie Pro, Zenfone 4 Selfie, and the Zenfone 4 Selfie Lite. This time, Selfie fans from all walks of life will be delighted to know that these new variants even go beyond their predecessor and take the lifestyle-and -tech scene to new heights. The new Zenfone 4 Selfie series exclusively packs the best beautification technology to date via the incredible SelfieMaster application—the first-ever technology of its kind that lets you create your perfect look on video, photo, and live stream. The application is also complete with tools to create collages and slideshows to enjoy and share with friends. With this, everyone can capture and  take perfect their selfies and wefies, and make the Holiday season even more memorable.

[ZenFone 4 Selfie Pro] [ZenFone 4 Selfie] [ZenFone 4 Selfie Lite]

Unparalleled Light-Speed Photography with the ZenFone 2 Laser 5.5 and ZenFone 3 Laser 

Experience 0.03 second ultrafast camera focus with the ZenFone Laser series. With ASUS' PixelMaster Camera technology, the ZenFone 2 Laser's f/2.0 13MP rear cameras comes with a dedicated Manual mode to help you take your photography game to the next level. Meanwhile, the ZenFone 3 Laser even takes a step further with its 13MP Sony IMX214 rear camera, a dedicated color correction sensor, deep trench isolation technology and real time HDR, so you can enjoy taking high quality photos with a touch of a button.

 [ZenFone 2 Laser 5.5 ] [ZenFone 3 Laser 5.5] 

ASUS Notebook E12

Low and behold, the most affordable amongst the ASUS Consumer Notebooks, the ASUS VivoBook E12 features an 11.6-inch display, an Intel Celeron N3350 processor, 2GB of RAM, and a 500GB storage drive. It also comes with a  Windows 10 Home pre-loaded. With its compact body and 11.6-inch HD display, this laptop is perfect for those who are into portability, for it only weighs 980 grams. It even has a 180-degree hinge, so you can lay the notebook flat on a table, and a promised battery life of up to 10 hours. What’s interesting about this laptop is that it has a variety of  port for specific needs including the latest USB-C 3.1. The VivoBook E12 is available in Star Grey, Petal Pink, and Pearl White.

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What are you waiting for? Visit ASUS shop-in-shop  now and prepare yourselves to get great deals from the biggest online revolution happening this year!

To know more about the activities of ASUS Philippines and the entire line-up of amazing ASUS products, head on over to ASUS Philippines’ Official Facebook Page and ASUS ZenTalk Forum.

For easy purchasing of the ASUS products, check out the official ASUS’ Lazada Store now!

iPhone X, now available in Power Mac Center

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It’s finally here! Power Mac Center has officially launched the most anticipated iPhone X, widely regarded as the most sophisticated iPhone yet. At the stroke of midnight on December 1, 2017, the premier Apple partner re-opened the doors of its flagship store in Greenbelt 3, Makati City to welcome shoppers who lined up early the previous day to be among the first to get their hands on today’s hottest device.

​Phenomenal star Maine Mendoza graces the iPhone X Midnight Launch party on December 1, 2017 as the newest Power Mac Center brand ambassador. (left) As a surprise, she hands over the iPhone X to its very first customer. (right) Mendoza is unboxing her special iPhone X package, which comes with premium accessories available at Power Mac Center stores.

Before the selling started, guests were treated to free crash courses as well as live music mixes from DJ Callum. 

​Also in the event are Power Mac Center brand ambassadors and loyal Apple fans (L-R) Rico Blanco, Richard Juan, Kaila Estrada, Maine Mendoza, Jinno Rufino, Marc Nelson, Tommy Esguerra, Gab Valeniano, Sam YG, and CescaLitton, and TJ Manotoc.

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Among the Power Mac Center brand ambassadors who graced the event were Maine Mendoza, Marc Nelson, Rico Blanco, Gab Valenciano, Sam YG, Jinno Rufino, Kim Jones, Jericho Rosales, Tommy Esguerra, Cesca Litton, Richard Juan, and Kaila Estrada. Meanwhile, the first 200 buyers received premium accessories worth up to P23,000 each!

​Filipino Apple fans eagerly wait in long lines to show support for the iPhone X as it launches in Power Mac Center Greenbelt 3 on December 1, 2017.

iPhone X is now available in select Power Mac Center stores nationwide. Price starts at Php64,490.

Premier Apple partner Power Mac Center launches the iPhone X at midnight on December 1, 2017 in its flagship store in Greenbelt 3. iPhone X is now available in select Power Mac Center stores nationwide. Price starts at ₱64,490.

Vision Petron presents 2017 roster of winners

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From among thousands of entries that highlighted the Filipinos’ unique skills, talents, and strengths, Petron Corporation has named the winners of its 2017 student art competition Vision Petron with the theme “Tuklas Kagalingan.” The awarding was held last November 23 at the Old Senate Hall of the National Museum. 

For this year, 62 young artists from all over the country were recognized in the following categories: painting (watercolor), painting (oil/acrylic), photography, t-shirt design, video-making, and music. 

The grand prize winners in the painting category took home P70,000.00 in cash and an Abueva trophy. The runners-up, meanwhile, received P30,000.00 and a Vision Petron trophy, while the semi-finalists received P5,000.00.

In the photography category, the grand prize winners were awarded P50,000.00 in cash and an Abueva plaque, while the runners-up received P25,000.00. 

Finally, in the t-shirt design, video-making, and music categories, the grand prize winners each won P50,000.00 and an Abueva plaque. All winners received a certificate and a gift pack from Petron. 

The top 5 schools with the most number of entries were also recognized during the awards’ ceremonies. These are St. Louis University (Baguio), Technological University of the Philippines (Manila), Technological Institute of the Philippines (Quezon City), Eulogio “Amang” Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology (Manila), and STI College Muñoz EDSA. Each school received a certificate, a printer, and gift bag from Petron, while the schools of the grand prize winners received a brand-new computer.

The winners were also given the opportunity to meet this year’s esteemed panel of judges led by National Artist for Painting Benedicto “Bencab” Cabrera, who served as chairman in the painting category. The other judges for painting were Jose Tence Ruiz, Raul Isidro, Felice Sta. Maria, Justin Nuyda, and Robert Besana, the grand prize winner in the oil/acrylic painting category of the first ever Vision Petron competition, then known as Art Petron. Several years after his memorable victory in 2001, Besana returns to the competition as a judge and as a keynote speaker at this year’s awarding ceremonies.

In the video-making category, acclaimed director Laurice Guillen led the board of judges, which also included Romy Vitug, Raymond Red, and Ricky Lee.

The music category, meanwhile, was chaired by renowned musician Louie Ocampo. The other judges were Barbie Almalbis, Celeste Legaspi, and Noel Cabangon.

For t-shirt design, Islands Group President and CEO Jonathan Jay Aldeguer served as chairman alongside former Vision Petron winner Mark Andy Garcia, Jeremy Barns, and BG Hernandez.

Finally, in the photography category, top photographer Wig Tysmans headed the panel and was joined by former Vision Petron winner Paul Quiambao, Francis Abraham, George Tapan, and Edwin Tuyay.

Throughout its 17-year history, Vision Petron has won more than 150 awards from different award-giving bodies. Recently, it bagged four awards at the 2017 IABC Philippines Quill Awards. The Vision Petron Folio has also been inducted into the Anvil Hall of Fame for consistently winning a Gold Anvil year after year.

The winning works of the 2017 Vision Petron competition will be featured in Petron’s 2018 wall and desk calendars, as well as planners and cards. To see the complete roster of winners and their works, please visit the Vision Petron website at www.visionpetron.com.

The Vision Petron national student art competition is held annually. For those interested in submitting entries, follow the Petron Corporation Facebook page for updates.

"Meant To Beh" explores true love’s possibilities, proves true love stand the test of time

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“Meant To Beh” the latest blockbuster film, as one of the eight official entries of the 2017 Metro Manila Film Festival.

“Meant To Beh” starring Vic Sotto and Dawn Zulueta, Gabbi Garcia, JC Santos, and Baby Baste. Directed by Chris Martinez, Meant to Beh is a story about family, values, love and good vibes. 

It tells the story of Ron and Andrea, a couple married out of and how they try to work out their marriage…or not.

During the holiday season, happy families and loving relationships are highlighted amongst the merrymaking of the holidays. With Meant To Beh, moviegoers are treated to this funny and poignant story about the Balatbat family, where they can pick up timely lessons about life and love along the way. Middle-aged couple Antonio (Vic) and Andrea Balatbat (Dawn) try their best to raise their three children, Christian (JC Santos), Alex (Gabbi Garcia), and Riley (Baby Baste).

The Balatbats have a perfect family setup despite the fact that the couple was only forced by their parents to get married when they were younger. These and other issues arise through the years, creating challenges and hardships that threaten the harmony within the family and eventually lead to a point where the couple, realizing that they never really loved each other, decides to separate in order to find themselves. 

This decision breaks their children’s hearts and they devise way to get their parents back together again despite both finding new respective partners. It has become their mission to get their parents to fall in love. 

The family movie, which Dawn describes as “heartwarming”, is said to be the first “serious” comedy by Bossing Vic Sotto.

He is very proud of the Filipino values that are highlighted, aside from the production’s entertainment value that will be enjoyed by audiences young and old.


“There are no grand special effects this year, unlike the Enteng Kabisote series that we have presented in the past holiday seasons. It is a simple, relatable story that takes a closer look at today’s Filipino families and the values that we cherish.” 

The movie, which also stars Sue Ramirez, Ruru Madrid, Andrea Torres, and Daniel Matsunaga is directed by Chris Martinez for Octoarts Films, M-Zet Productions and APT Entertainment.

Meant To Beh: Ika-Something na Utos will make its premiere in Philippine cinemas on December 25, 2017 as one of the eight official entries of the 2017 Metro Manila Film Festival.

Watch Matilda on the final weekend at the Meralco Theater

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“Even if you’re little, you can do a lot” says a line in Naughty which is probably the most popular song from the well-loved and award – winning musical Matilda. This says much about Atlantis Theatrical Entertainment Group’s latest offering as it stages for the first time in the Philippines Roald Dahl’s classic story about Matilda – an amazing little girl with extraordinary intelligence and psychokinetic powers. Now on its final weekend from December 8 – 10 at the Meralco Theater, this musical shows how little Matilda and her friends fought against the injustices of childhood with their wit, bravery and by being a little bit naughty. 

Since its opening performance last November 10 at the Meralco Theater, Matilda the Musical has been highly-acclaimed by theater-goers both young and old making it one of the best theater events this season. Headlining this wonderful musical treat dubbed by Jovic Yee in an article as “the future of Philippine theater”, are three equally talented and brilliant Matildas – Esang de Torres, Felicity Kyle Napuli and Uma Naomi Martin. 

From the outstanding performances of theater veterans and the amazing young actors who played Crunchem Hall’s revolting children to its masterfully crafted set design this musical is certainly a delightful production. 

“There was not a moment that there was no anticipation, not a second that there was no excitement, not a blip where there was no engagement between audience and production”, says theater critic Sujata S. Mukhi. Another theater critic and online editor Vladimir Bunoan, described the musical as one that should easily appeal to the Harry Potter crowd with its dark and magical themes, empowered characters and imaginative visuals. Atlantis’ staging of this Dahl classic is one that captured the hearts of its audience – a powerful representation of an innocent story with a poignant charm that knows no age. 

There will be no re-runs so catch Matilda The Musical on its final weekend from December 8 – 10 at the Meralco Theater. Tickets are available at Ticketworld (call 891-9999 or visit www.ticketworld.com.ph). 

For more information and complete show details, visit http://atlantistheatrical.com/faq.