Globe, Abojeb bring cheers to Seafarers this Holiday Season

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Globe Telecom and Abojeb, a leading maritime solutions services and manpower provider, have initiated a stronger collaboration as part of their shared common advocacy to support more than 400,000 Filipino Seafarers working globally and their families at home.

Carl Martin Faannessen, Managing Director, Abojeb Company (2nd from left) and Mike Frausing, Senior Advisor, Globe International Business Group (2nd from right) together with Tom Wagan, AVP, Branding and Communications, Abojeb Company (left) and Jurist Gamban, VP, Strategic Marketing, Globe International Business Group (right)

In celebration of Abojeb’s 35th anniversary, Globe took part in Abojeb’s Job and Family Fair at the SMX Convention Center recently and will also join the nationwide Christmas party for Abojeb seafarers that will be held in Davao, Iloilo and Cebu. The Christmas Party — with the theme “Stronger Together Since 1982: The Bayanihan Spirit Lives On”—is expected to attract over 2,000 guests from the four major cities.

The one-day Job and Family Fair brought together over a thousand seafarers and other Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), including their families, international ship owners and key service providers for the maritime industry.

Mike Frausing, Globe International Business Group Sr. Advisor said: “Globe looks forward to working closely with Abojeb in providing innovative solutions that address the needs of Filipino seafarers and their families. We will leverage on the partnerships that we have built domestically and abroad to come up with services that enable the seafarers to nurture relationships and create meaningful connections with their loved ones.”

“It’s all about the connection between the seafarers and their families and loved ones. Globe and Abojeb share this view and we will work together to see how we can offer better and better services to these groups. The mobile revolution continues, with Globe and Abojeb in the forefront,” said Carl Martin Faannessen, Managing Director, Abojeb.

Globe International Business Group Sr. Advisor Mike Frausing speaking before the seafarers and their families

To help seafarers stay connected with their families at home, easing loneliness and bridging the distance between their loved ones, Globe recently rolled out the Globe Seafarer SIM which offers special roaming rates for calling and texting. The Globe Seafarer SIM has unique features designed for seafarer needs to call home for as low as P30 per minute and P10 per text while abroad to Globe numbers. The SIM which is valid for 1 year has a pre-activated international roaming feature and comes with free five (5) international text credits to Globe/TM numbers every month for 12 months from over 50 destinations. 

With this strengthened collaboration with Abojeb - composed of Jebsen Ship Management, Jebsens Maritime, Jebsens Orient Shipping Services, and Abojeb Manpower Solutions, Globe will soon be able to make it easier for seafarers to shop for their families in the Philippines through Sarisari.ph, the eGifting online channel that they can use to send instant eGifts to loved ones at home. 

“We are aware of the pain points of our seafarers and their loved ones that is why we are continuously looking for ways to enable them. We will also provide seafarers with a convenient way to shop for their families in the Philippines through Sarisari.ph which they can use to send instant gifts,” asserted by Jurist Gamban, VP for Strategic Marketing, Globe International Business Group.

Sarisari.ph is a virtual marketplace where overseas Filipinos can buy and instantly send eGifts from 170 plus brands in food, retail, health and wellness, travel and business services to their families anywhere in the Philippines through three channels: online, international retailers and remittance companies.

4-in-1 Dermairis Mask launches in Manila

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We all strive for a healthy, glowing and younger looking skin. Happy skin is a reflection of a healthy mind and a healthy body. Many things cause our skin to age. Some things we cannot do anything about. 

How to get younger looking skin - Eat a healthy, well-balanced diet. Eating plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables may help prevent damage that leads to premature skin aging. Drink 8-10 glasses of water to keep your skin hydrated, exercise most days of the week, protect your skin from the sun every day, drink less alcohol, cleanse your skin gently.

Cleaning and moisturizing helps protect skin and keep it healthy; but banish regular soap, which can be drying for older skin. Instead, use a cleanser that gently washes without stripping skin of moisture. 

Hydrated, young-looking skin is now just a face mask away.

In order to get that flawless, younger looking skin you’ve always wanted, you can unmask the new you. Dermairis officially launched in the Philippines last November at a private venue in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig.

Among the first to experience the breakthrough skincare product were top print and online lifestyle media, who were treated to a night of luxurious pampering by JW Healthcare Philippines (JWHP), the local sales subsidiary of JW Group, a leading pharmaceutical company in Korea.

Glenda Arceno, JWHP’s General Manager, welcomed media guests and partners with a brief introduction of JWHP and JW Group. 

According to Arceno, JW has presence in more than 45 countries. Its headquarters is located in the Gangnam area of Seoul, South Korea. The holding company controls several business groups, manufacturing facilities, and research centers, one of which is JW CreaGene, the developer of Dermairis. 

Offering direct sales and marketing of JW products, JWHP has been in the country since August 2013. Dermairis, which follows a line of successful medical products such as pharmaceuticals, IV infusions, and antibiotics, marks JWHP’s expansion into the cosmeceutical space--and more innovative products are set to come. 

“JW Group’s founding spirit is anchored in our respect for life. This is what motivates us in dealing with our patients and in dealing with our customers,” Arceno said.

Arceno’s declaration echoes the earlier statement of Jinam Oh, Finance Head of JWHP: “JW Group, with its founding principle of Respect of Life, strives to supply high-quality healthcare and cosmeceutical products to patients and consumers globally.”

JWHP General Manager Ms. Glenda Arceno (3rd from left) Dr. Crystal Roxas (middle) and Dermairis face Mica Tuballa with special guests at the launch event.

JWHP General Manager Ms. Glenda Arceno (3^rd from left) Dr. Crystal Roxas (middle) and Dermairis face Mica Tuballa with special guests at the launch event.

This commitment to beauty backed by science was evident at the launch party, where JWHP invited the glamorous dermatologist Dr. Crystal Roxas to talk about the importance of skincare.

“The skin is the largest organ of the body and it is the organ that is exposed to the external world,” Dr. Roxas said. “The skin reflects the general mental and physical well-being. It’s a sacrificial organ because when you’re stressed, the first sign is seen on your skin.”

She recommended the basic routine of regular cleansing, exfoliation, toning, moisturizing, and protection, and taught the audience how to perform each step properly.

After a string of exciting games and prizes, it was time to unveil the much-awaited 4-in-1 face mask as the room decked in pink and blue decor erupted in revelry. Soon after the confetti had dropped, the Dermairis Mask promotional video was also shown for the first time. 

Following the live music care of event host DJ Ana Ramsey of MOR 101.9, guests were treated to dinner, drinks, and a relaxing massage, the perfect way to cap a night of beauty and pampering. 

Video Link: https://www.facebook.com/dermairisph/videos/1765283573765525/

Dermairis Mask

Dermairis Facial Mask comes in pink and blue variants.

Two variants of the Dermairis Mask were launched. The Dermairis Blue consists of air pockets that contain nutrients, while the Dermairis Pink uses soft microfiber that is finer than a hair strand. 

The Dermairis Mask stands out from other face masks because it offers four skin benefits--moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, elasticity, and whitening--by using 10 main ingredients, including JW’s two proprietary technologies. The patented JW-EGF (CTP-EGF) penetrates the skin 5x faster than other EGF, making the Dermairis Mask more efficient than the rest. Meanwhile, AMF is not destroyed by time and blocks moisture evaporation for 120 hours. It therefore works more effectively than NMF (Natural Moisturizing Factor) found in other face masks, which reduces skin moisture retention. The other eight main ingredients are hyaluronic acid, ceramide, adenosine, acetyl tetrapeptide, astaxanthin, snail secretion filtrate, botanical extracts, and niacinamide.

The Dermairis Blue has a suggested retail price of P70, while the Dermairis Pink is offered at an SRP of P150. The masks are available at leading beauty and wellness counters, drugstores, and skin clinics nationwide.

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.