Amaia Skies Sta. Mesa and Amaia Skies Cubao open the new year with their completed amenities

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High-rise living has increasingly become the lifestyle of choice for both families and young professionals. Aspiring homeowners usually opt for a condo development that is near their workplaces, provides safety and security, and has easy access to leisure facilities and other practical conveniences. 

It’s no wonder one of the first things prospective residents look for are the amenities offered by the development. This explains why top-of-mind affordable real estate provider Amaia Land Corp. now welcomes its new homeowners at Amaia Skies Sta. Mesa and Amaia Skies Cubao with their recently completed first-rate amenities. 

At Amaia Skies Sta. Mesa, these include a swimming pool where residents can take a refreshing dip anytime, a function room for private gatherings and events, a well landscaped garden, and a play area where parents and the rest of the family can bond with their kids. 

Located at the heart of the Sta. Mesa district in Manila, Amaia Skies Sta. Mesa is near major roads and highways that lead to Quezon City, Mandaluyong, and Makati. 

Amaia Skies Cubao, a three-tower development along Edsa, boasts of premier features like a retail arcade, a swimming pool, landscaped gardens with reading nooks, and a playground. Its prime residential units are among Amaia’s best-selling projects because of their proximity to business and commercial establishments and transport hubs—perfect for those who go to work in Quezon City’s business district and the rest of the metropolis.

Meanwhile, Amaia Skies Cubao Tower 2 is likewise set to launch its own array of facilities, which include a multipurpose hall, a swimming pool, and a half-basketball court. 

“Amaia Land’s amenities stand out because these have been conceived for their functionality, which complements their sleek, homey vibe,” Raizel Matibag of Amaia Land says, equating these facilities to a lifestyle upgrade for hardworking professionals, startup families, and young students.

Amaia Land offers easy and flexible payment schemes to prospective homeowners: cash, deferred cash, and bank financing. 

Ready-for-occupancy units are now available for buyers to choose from. For more details, please visit www.amaialand.com or call 02-531-2234.

Busting five outdated myths about generic medicines

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Filipinos today have a bevy of medicine that they can choose from to solve some of the most common ailments that afflict them. Aside from this accessibility, Filipinos can now also avail the medicine they need at prices they can afford all thanks to generic medicines. But many are still hesitant to buy generic medicines, even if they have been scientifically-proven to be as effective as their branded counterparts, simply because of outdated myths and conjecture. 

We’ve compiled a few myths about generic medicines and we’ve busted them with facts that can you use as your reference when buying medicines:

1. Myth: Generic medicines are inferior versions of branded drugs.

This may be the most common myth surrounding generic medicines and it is absolutely false. Generic medicines are similar to branded medication in that they have the same dosage, intended use, effects, route of administration, risks, safety, and strength as the original drug.

It is important though that the generics medicine you are buying are bioequivalent to the innovators.

2. Myth: Generic medicines are unsafe.

Because most generic medicine are packaged differently than their branded counterparts due to its affordability, some associate this simpler packaging to reduced effectivity. But, don’t be fooled by the packaging, because generic medicines are safe and effective. Like branded medicine, it passes through the most stringent process. As long as they are approved by the local Food and Drug Administration (FDA), they are safe.

3. Myth: Generic medicines are cheap because they are scraps of branded drugs.

This is an opinion that is wrong on every level. Good quality medications are produced in safe and sterile manufacturing facilities, they are more affordable because the research and development costs have already been invested by the innovator companies. When the patent for medicines expire, manufacturers can apply to the FDA for permission to make and sell generic versions of the drug without the start-up costs for development of the drug.

4. Myth: Branded medicines will cure you, but generic medicines won’t. 

Some people are misled to thinking that branded drugs are effective and generic drugs aren’t. Some world-class generic medicine brands like RHEA Generics, are worth buying not only because they are easy on the pocket but are also world-class quality. They are working with pharmaceutical companies that are recognized all over the world which serves as an assurance that these generic medicines are as effective as their branded counterparts.

5. Myth: All generic medicines are the same.

Consumers should be mindful to trust only those generic medicines created or distributed by reputable companies. A trustworthy generic medicine brand is RHEA Generics. They are known for upholding the highest standards in the pharmaceutical industry resulting to high quality medicines with affordable price points.

RHEA Generics has a wide variety of world-class quality medicines available in Mercury Drug stores nationwide all for your health and wellness. For more tips on health, just follow RHEA Generics on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/RHEAGenericsPH.

“Oriente Express joins other digital finance companies to form FinTechAlliance.ph”

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Oriente Express has come together with other digital finance companies to establish FinTechAlliance.ph. With their combined efforts, these companies aim to drive financial innovation, provide a forum for the discussion of the future of technology and finance, and deliver social impact.

“The alliance was created to enable and strengthen the drive towards working for a financially inclusive Philippines,” says Katrina Cokeng, Oriente Express General Manager, and FinTechAlliance.ph Vice Chair. She adds, “We are working closely with the country’s regulators and leading FinTech companies to make sure we create financial solutions that deliver positive impact to the underbanked Filipinos.”

FinTechAlliance.ph includes various FinTech firms such as Grab Philippines, Smart Communications, Inc., Lendr, Uber Philippines, Cash Credit, Acudeen, CashCredit, Coins.ph, Lenddo, Mynt, PayMaya, PawnHero, Seedbox, and TrueMoney. 

The association will focus on collaborative and strategic moves to further stimulate innovation towards inclusive growth and empowerment of the emerging Filipino classes.

“The formation of FinTechAlliance.ph is very timely as all industries in the country are undergoing digital transformation. Having a unified representation will make collaboration and communications more efficient,” says Teresita Herbosa, Securities and Exchange Commission Chairperson.

About Oriente Express

Oriente Express is a partnership between Greater China-based Oriente (which is behind internet giants Skype and LU.com) and JG Summit Holdings Inc. It aims to develop a digital finance marketplace to address financial exclusion of underbanked consumers and MSMEs, by enabling affordable online lending and wealth accumulation based on proprietary data and a revolutionary credit scoring infrastructure.

Visit www.OrienteExpress.com to learn more.

LENOVO OFFICIALLY KICKS OFF HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED LEGION OF CHAMPIONS SERIES II GRAND FINALE - Ten teams representing eight markets in Asia to compete for the glory of Asia’s gaming champion

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Lenovo, the world’s leading PC manufacturer, has officially kicked off the “Legion of Champions Series II” Grand Finale (LoC; former League of Champions). This three-day gaming extravaganza, held in partnership with Intel, is expected to bring together over 60 gaming talents in Asia Pacific together in a Bangkok, Thailand. 

Following last year’s successful debut, the competition has expanded its footprint to include teams from Hong Kong and Taiwan, in addition to Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. The in-market champions from the eight markets will battle it out and the winning teams will walk away with a combined pool of close to 500,000 THB (approximately PHP 812,000) in cash. 

 

After three days of intense competition, from January 26 - 28, the champion team will walk home with a cash prize of 210,000 THB (approximately PHP 341,000), while the first and second runners up will be awarded 110,000 THB (approximately PHP 178,000) and 70,000 THB (approximately PHP 113,000) respectively.

Lenovo Legion gaming devices will be the enablers for qualifying champion teams to compete during LoC, empowering them with a world-class experience in speed, performance and consistency. The anniversary edition of Legion Y520 laptop will also make its first appearance at LoC to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the launch of Lenovo Legion, a gaming sub-brand first introduced in CES 2017. Coming in two designs – one in red and another in black and gold. In the Philippines, the black and gold version will be available in limited stocks in February 2018. 

Legion of Champions Series II is one of Lenovo’s major efforts in nurturing the next-generation gamers and growing the gaming community in Asia. Professional or amateur gamers alike, the teams competing at the Grand Finale of LoC are the best in Asia’s gaming scene. These in-market champions have stood out despite the fierce competition; all of them have gone through multiple elimination rounds at the local level to finally reach the highly-anticipated Grand Finale, competing against other top-notch talents for the 

ultimate gaming glory.

 

Hundreds of gaming fans are expected to attend this year’s Grand Finale of “Legion of Champions Series II” in Bangkok, Thailand to watch the heated battle and the birth of a new champion. For those who reside outside Bangkok, they can watch the live-streaming of the competition via https://www.facebook.com/LenovoTH/videos/10155550049041843/.

 

For more information on LoC 2018, please visit https://legionlenovo.com/loc2018/. 

DJI’s New Osmo Mobile 2 Now Available In The Philippines

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A Redesigned Osmo Mobile 2 Turns Smartphones Into Smart Steadycams

DJI, the world’s leader in creative camera technology, introduced the new Osmo Mobile 2 at the recently held CES 2018. Built for smartphones, it can give consumers, professional videographers and photographers new tools to capture smooth, steady videos and stunning photos wherever they go.

Osmo Mobile 2: The handheld smartphone camera stabilizer from DJI, redesigned for the storyteller in all of us. Using a lightweight design that supports portrait orientation, with simpler controls with cinematic zoom, a longer battery life for more filming, and intelligent features to help you share a professional-looking story wherever you go.

Osmo Mobile 2 – Redesigned for the Storyteller in All of Us

Osmo Mobile 2 is a smartphone camera stabilizer that captures smooth videos and high-definition panoramas with cinematic movement and incredible ease. DJI’s industry-leading three-axis gimbal technology cancels out movement in three directions so your video stays steady even if your hands shake or wobble, while DJI’s built in SmoothTrack technology detects and compensates for your movement of the camera to ensure a smooth cinematic shot every time.

Designed to be lightweight and portable, Osmo Mobile 2 is made from high-strength modified nylon and features a folding design that makes it perfect for all-day use. The two-way mobile clamp lets you easily pivot between landscape and portrait orientation so that you can chose the most engaging full-screen format for your audience. In addition, a 1/4” universal screw mount ensures compatibility with your favorite photography accessories, making Osmo Mobile 2 more versatile than ever.

Simpler controls let you use your phone’s camera like a professional camera with integrated settings for ISO, shutter speed and more. A new zoom slider lets you completely operate your smartphone camera from the handle and you can even produce dolly zoom, a visual effect usually created only on professional film sets.

A more powerful built-in battery system lets you film for up to 15 hours, over three times longer than the original Osmo Mobile’s battery. The new USB port enables phone charging during use and serves as a power bank for charging other electronics while on the go.

Smart software in the DJI GO mobile app unlocks intelligent photo and video features that help you create professional-looking content automatically. Videographers can use modes including ActiveTrack to automatically follow of subjects in motion, Motion Timelapse with up to five different camera positions, Hyperlapse to create dramatic time-lapse videos with the camera in motion, or stream live to popular social platforms like Facebook and YouTube. Photographers can expand their creativity with options such as Panorama, Long Exposure and LightTrail modes.

Price and Availability

Osmo Mobile 2 retails at PhP 7,900 and is locally distributed by MSI-ECS. To know where to buy the new Osmo Mobile 2, call (02) 688-3512 or email marketing@msi-ecs.ph.

For more information on all the new features and capabilities of Osmo Mobile 2, please visit www.dji.com/osmo-mobile-2.