Seattle’s Best Coffee Launches Café Comunidad: the Best of Local Coffee from Sagada, Benguet, and Mt. Matumtum paired with Local Pasties

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Seattle’s Best Coffee: Freshly-brewed coffeee made from world-class beans from Sagada, Benguet, and Mt. Matumtum 

Seattle’s Best Coffee is starting 2018 strong by acknowledging the hard work of the local farmers in Sagada, Benguet, and Matumtum. The carefully handpicked and responsibly-sourced local beans from these highlands are what gives the coffee its light, sweet, nutty coffee flavor. SBC is offering their Café Comunidad Local coffee + Pastry pairings where guests can enjoy local versions of their classic blends together with any of the three pastries: Yema cake, Ensaymada, and Pandesal for just an additional P50 to their drink.

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Seattle’s Best Coffee: Freshly-brewed coffeee or iced cold blends made from world-class beans from Sagada, Benguet, and Mt. Matumtum 

The Philippines is truly one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Its beauty is not only in our sunsets and beaches, but in the wealth of natural materials we have. Our resources grow from some of the most fertile soils worldwide – producing delicious beans that have its own unique flavor. By using beans from our own communities, SBC’s Café Comunidad helps the environment and the local economy. Moreover, patrons of SBC are treated to some of the best and rich-tasting coffee.

To fully appreciate the variance of taste, it would be best to explore the three highlands SBC sources their coffee beans from. The coffee brand has created a unique blend of all three of these beans, giving each cup of coffee the recognizable Seattle’s Best taste and best enjoyed when paired with a sweeter snack such as yema or other custard desserts. 

Latest Local Pairings Offer from Seattle’s Best Coffee: Freshly-brewed coffeee or iced cold drinks made from world-class beans from Sagada, Benguet, and Mt. Matumtum paired with yema cake

The first is Sagada. Beans sourced from this place are of the Arabica coffee variety, which are premium beans grown in the highlands. The taste of Arabica is bold without being too rough on the palate. Sagada beans are also known to have a floral scent – one that is not overpowering but adds a certain splendor to the drinking experience. 

Seattle's Best Coffee Cafe Comunidad

Arabica grown in the mountainous Cordillera region, such as Benguet, on the other hand, are generally sweeter to the taste. Benguet beans enjoy the rich soil located 1,600 meters above sea level. The height ensures that the beans get enough moisture and cloud cover. As a result, Benguet beans are full-bodied and richly-flavored. 

Matumtum is located in Tupi, South Cotobato and is home to one of many active volcanoes in the Philippines which gives the beans a chocolate and nutty profile. Matumtum beans are actually quite unique. Coffee enthusiasts say that the profile of Matumtum beans are very subtle. While other coffee beans can have a bitter and dry aftertaste, these beans have an aromatic dark chocolate flavor that only leaves a slight residue on the tongue. The result is a coffee that is mellow. 

The latest delicious pairings offering highlights the importance of using responsibly-sourced local coffee beans. Coffee is one of the most widely-consumed beverages in the world, only second to tea and water. Seattle’s Best Coffee is passionate about coffee – a promise that means helping local farmers in three highlands keep their jobs while helping the environment.

Seatle's Best Coffee: Cafe Comunidad - the best of local coffee from Benguet, Sagada, Mt. Matutum paired with ensaymada

The beauty of this is that customers get so much in return, too. The delicious pairings can be had at only an additional P50 to their classic blends and over-iced coffee. It is the true completion of the local experience!

That is another reason why Seattle’s Best Coffee chose the three most common and loved local treats. Whether it's the savory pandesal, the filling ensaymada, or the rich yema, the Café Comunidad Local coffee + Pastry pairing is surely a perfect way to relax during the day. Each Seattle's Best Coffee branch offers the complete experience: a relaxing ambiance, excellent food, and of course, the best-tasting coffee.

You can learn more about your favorite coffee brand by visiting their official website, liking them on Facebook, or following them on Instagram.

Creativity Unleashed with the new HP Spectre x2

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HP Philippines recently presents the latest innovation to live with at a higher edge - HP Spectre x2 -  the device that reinvents the way people design, collaborate and create. 

HP’s new premium detachable, the Spectre x2, delivers the performance, design and innovation that empower today’s generation of digital creators to inspire the world like never before.

Every aspect of the Spectre x2 was designed to push creative boundaries and unlock new opportunities, reinforcing HP’s place at the forefront of reinvention. Bold engineering and cutting-edge design decisions will delight a generation eager to use technology as a canvas for self-expression. 

The Spectre x2, HP’s first luxury detachable designed for Windows lnk,, delivers it all, including a precise pen experience that was curated by the artist community and is sure to stun digital creators.

“HP Philippines understands the ever-changing lifestyle trends that influence how Filipinos consume and create different media,” says Kris Seville, HP Philippines Business Unit Manager for PC. 

“With the latest innovation in the Spectre series, we are giving the digital creator the next-level companion for work and play. The Spectre x2 helps our users push their creative boundaries and tell their story, wherever they may be.”

The New Spectre x2: Fueling Creative Aspirations

The HP Spectre x2 brings the performance of 7th Intel Core processors, durability of a stainless steel hinge and ability to create with Windows Ink to a premium detachable PC.

• Ink with precision in any mode: The Windows Ink Certified pen is pressure sensitive so emerging artists and creators can produce a wide range of artistic effects, from varying line weights to creating subtle shading and coloring. Additionally. the U-shaped stainless steel kickstand with the ability to function flat and up to 165° degrees is optimized for inking in any angle, and for any lifestyle, while providing exceptional durability to stand up to everyday use.

• Reinforced design with premium materials: A CNC-machined aluminum chassis and dark ash silver coloring with a copper kickstand provides more durability in each curve and contour for a refined design.

• Bright, strong display: A brilliant 12.3″ diagonal 3K2K (3000×2000) display with 6 million pixels, bringing HD entertainment to the next level and providing a wider range of ambient light Options, giving photographers or graphic artists better screen readability and visibility.

• Durable detachable keyboard: Providing a strong magnetic force to stay attached in any mode, along with a full-sized keyboard and responsive glass trackpad.

• High resolution cameras: Bringing a 13MP rear camera, 5MP WDR wide-view front camera and an IR camera for Windows Hello biometric authentication.

• Long battery life with HP Fast Charge: Stay entertained and productive with up to 8-hours of battery life and HP Fast Charge technology moving from 0% battery life to 50% on a 30 minute charge.

Spectre x2 Pricing and Availability

The HP Spectre x2 is now available starting at P79,990.00.

Features a t the Spectre x2 launch

Kenneth Cobonpue

At the new HP Spectre x2 media launch,  renowned designers Kenneth Cobonpue and Michael Leyva share insights on the art behind designing an ensemble-from designing the pieces to selecting the complementing aesthetics to executing the whole vision-and elevating the artistry of the entire magnum opus more than the sum of its parts.

Michael Leyva 

Beat the Heat with Robinsons Supermarket’s Summer Fair

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At the Dunk Tank game, family members prepare to make a splash for an exciting and cool way to beat the summer heat.

Robinsons Supermarket welcomed the summer heat with fun and family-friendly activities at their Summer Fair which was held at the Solenad 3 Activity Center in Nuvali, Sta. Rosa in Laguna. The event invited families to play in the water gun fight, Dunk Tank, ball pit and other attractions. The first 150 customers who pre-registered to the fair also received a free grill platter.

The 3-day mini wet theme park was part of Robinsons Supermarket’s summer celebration where customers can get a mini travel kit when they purchase Php3,000 worth of grocery items at Robinsons Supermarket, inclusive of Php350 worth of participating products from Nestlé Philippines, Universal Robina Corporation, Benby Enterprises, Absolute Sales, and San Miguel Corporation. Promo duration is from March 1 to April 30, 2018.

Robinsons Supermarket celebrates its wellness commitment by creating fun activities that promote healthy family bonding activities. Find out more about Robinsons Supermarket’s wellness campaign and other activities at their official website at www.robinsons-supermarket.com.ph or like their Facebook page atwww.facebook.com/RobinsonsSupermarketOfficial.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS ! ASUS finally announced the arrival of the most intelligent Zenfone - ZENFONE 5 !

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Just 2 days after its Global launch in Taiwan, Filipinos get first crack on the much awaited ZenFone 5 series, as it is set to make its way in the country on April 14!

METRO MANILA, Philippines – Barely a month after receiving global fanfare on the announcement of its latest generation of smartphones during the MWC 2018 in Barcelona Spain, ASUS Philippines now gives ZenFans all the more reasons to celebrate with the much awaited confirmation on the arrival of the ZenFone 5 series in the country. Mark your calendars as this April 14, Filipinos will finally welcome the ZenFone 5 series in the local market.

For its local launch, ASUS Philippines goes #Backto5 as a nod to an entire heritage of strong mobile photography-centric smartphones. And this time around, the newest ZenFone 5 series does not only feature premium designs but also champions mobile photography anew with the latest Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology.

THE MOST INTELLIGENT ZENFONES, 

THE ZENFONE 5Z & ZENFONE 5

ZenFone 5Z is an exciting next-generation 6.2-inch, dual-camera smartphone that comes with a beautiful 19:9 all-screen display (ASUS’s first-ever phone to have this feature) featuring a 90% screen-to-body ratio, packed in a 5.5-inch body size. It’s also the first-ever ZenFone model to harness the power of the latest Snapdragon 845Mobile Platform with AIE, featuring a 3rd Generation AI platform that includes theHexagon 685 Vector DSP, Adreno 630 Graphics, and Kryo 385 CPU.

ZenFone 5Z also benefits from the Snapdragon X20 Gigabit LTE modem, delivering speeds that surpass the gigabit barrier for a 'wireless fiber' experience, as well as integrated 2x2 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth^® 5 for ultra-low-power wireless earbuds. The extreme-performance ZenFone 5Z comes with 6GB RAM and 64GB ROM, offering breathtaking performance combined with outstanding energy efficiency for long-lasting battery life.

ZenFone 5 features an exquisitely crafted design, an amazing dual-camera system, and is powered by the latest Snapdragon 636 Mobile Platform. For an instant blast of extra power, the exclusive ASUS AI Boost (also available on the ZenFone 5Z) optimizes performance for games and other demanding tasks.

The ZenFone 5 features intelligent dual-camera systems that adapt and learn, delivering perfect photos every time. Equipped with the latest flagship Sony^® IMX363 sensor with large 1.4µm pixels, an f/1.8 wide-aperture lens, 120° wide-angle secondary camera, four-axis optical image stabilization (OIS) and AI-enhanced camera features — including AI Scene Detection for 16 different scenes and objects, AI Photo Learning, Real-time Portrait and Real-time Beautification — ZenFone 5Z and ZenFone 5 encourage creativity and free the user to concentrate on the subject rather than the camera.

CAPTURE THE VIBRANCY OF LIFE THROUGH 

THE ZENFONE 5Q

The ZenFone 5Q is a stylish 6-inch smartphone featuring the world's first globally-announced true quad-camera system with high-resolution and wide-angle cameras at both front and rear.

ZenFone 5Q removes the limits on photographic creativity, with a high-resolution main camera — 20MP Sony at the front, 16MP at the rear — and, uniquely, a secondary 120° wide-angle camera at both front and rear. Unlike rival systems, each camera works independently every time for perfect selfies, wefies, landscapes, portraits or groups shots.

The 6-inch Full HD+ IPS display has a Full View 18:9 aspect ratio and an ultraslim bezel, making the pocket-friendly ZenFone 5Q as compact as a standard-aspect-ratio 5.5-inch phone.

Powered by the Snapdragon 630 Mobile Platform, ZenFone 5Q combines incredible performance, optimized power efficiency and a 3300mAh battery with advanced security and convenience features — including NFC, triple-slot SIM/microSD card holder, rapid face unlock and fingerprint recognition — for a mobile experience like no other.

MARKET AVAILABILITY

The ZenFone 5 series has sparked the interest of many, and without a doubt this particular ZenFone generation pushes the envelope; especially with ZenFone 5Z and ZenFone 5 being dubbed at the first ever line-up of most Intelligent ZenFones.

Full specs, pricing, online reservation of units and the bundled freebies will be announced in the next few days, so stay tuned to the ASUS Philippines Facebook Page and the ZenTalk Philippines Forum.

OPPO F7 is Coming Soon in the Philippines

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6.2-inch Super Full Screen with Multitasking features for easier and more convenient access

OPPO is set to introduce the new F7, as the latest addition to its famous Selfie Expert series this April 2018. Packed with a 6.23” FHD+ Super Full Screen display, F7 strengthens the company’s leadership position as the Selfie Expert among young people everywhere.

The 6.23” Super Full Screen display of the OPPO F7 gives an astonishing 89.09% screen to body ratio. Despite a larger screen, the OPPO F7 still carries a footprint of a 5.5” smartphone, making it easy to carry as it fits just right in your palm. Having a 2280 x 1080 resolution, the F7’s larger screen ensures a more immersive and vivid experience during gaming or simple browsing. 

“This April will surely be a big month for OPPO, and we encourage everyone to stay tuned as we reveal more details of the OPPO F7 and its innovative features soon,” said Eason de Guzman, OPPO Philippines’ Public Relations Manager.

More than just a bigger screen, the F7 will feature an innovative multi-tasking gesture to quickly do responses in social messaging apps, screenshots, or even screen recording. Using this method, OPPO maximizes the opportunity for the notch and gives more value to customers. 

For more exciting updates, you may also visit the OPPO Philippines’ Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/OPPOPH/.