ORLY: Building Generations of Beauty and Style

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ORLY, the leading nail polish brand worldwide, held a beauty dialogue featuring three inspiring Filipina women who have led significant contributions in their respective fields: Doctor Geraldine Zamora, whose strength and resolve to help her patients is known in the field of Rheumatology and Internal Medicine; Journalist Margaux Salcedo, with her crystal-clear narrative of events and places in her weekly column; and compleat Actor Pinky Amador whose talent is well-known globally, were invited to join ORLY International Vice President for Sales, Nadia Deering, in discussing the importance of women helping other women thrive in their particular areas of expertise. 

The event emphasized the need for everyone to look closely at their own uniqueness, especially in this era where one is gauged by the optics of social media and celebrate distinctiveness to promote a kinder and a more loving look of oneself and others. 

The all-white afternoon tea party last Tuesday, 19 February, at the Marco Polo Hotel also served as the launch of ORLY’s newest innovation, the ORLY Gel FX Builder in a Bottle. The product is an effortless, all-in-one, brush-on builder application that offers flawless and more natural looking nail extensions. 

Elsbeth Schutz, ORLY Ambassador, was also present to train professional nail technicians who will be the primary users of the new product. 

“For over forty years, we have delivered quality without compromise at great value and we’d like to keep that streak going with the Builder that hopes to disrupt all the nail care offerings of today,” she said. 

“Compared to Acrylic or Hard/ Soft Gel, the Builder allows for an easier application, has flexible strength that eliminates painful cracking, and follows a fuss-free soak-off removal that actually protects your natural nails and allows them to grow,” she furthered. 

Deering gave a style report on nail care trends and top polish colors this 2019, with the nude tones getting a shimmer and glitter upgrade and the bolder colors of Vibrant Reds and Aqua Blues being a staple of everyone’s Summer wardrobe. Light Coral and Iridescent Pearl also make its usual rounds, renewing a fresh take on a new season. 

ORLY has built its heritage on leading through innovation and their continuous effort in reinventing the game puts them at the forefront of building beauty and style for generations to come. 

Daikin Soaring High at 10

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 Daikin Soaring High at 10 : In photo (From L-R) Division Manager of Sales Operation - Mr. JED Caburian, Vice President - Mr. Toshiyuki Tanaka, Daikin Philippines’ President - Mr. Lee Wai Kok, Division Manager of Human Resources And General Affairs - Mr. Gerry Cortez and Daikin Consultant for After Sales Services – Mr. Ogie Quitco. 

Daikin's 10th year anniversary in the Philippines celebrates with a media conference held last February 21, 2019 at Marriott Grand Ballroom, Resort World Manila.

Dubbed as "Soaring High at 10", Daikin Philippines announce more development this year 2019. Also, they told us that a new  Daikin brand ambassador will be presented these coming days.


Daikin sets its sights on improving the Air Quality

Air conditioning is more than just the basic concept of heating and cooling as it can be further defined by improving the quality of the air to not just make the surrounding comfortable but maintain its livability as well. 

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) refers to the air quality within and around buildings and structures, especially as it relates to the health and comfort of building occupants. Understanding and controlling common pollutants indoors can help reduce your risk of indoor health concerns.

Health effects from indoor air pollutants may be experienced soon after exposure or, possibly, years later. 

It is also an advocacy recognized by Green Building Organizations as it is very much evident how the air quality in the world is worsening thus the need to take action and make adjustments and stop compromising wellness with progress. 

Therefore, Daikin, through its various products have taken the steps to further promote the importance of IAQ and reinforcing its presence in various areas. In the residential market, Daikin has released a full range of Air Purifiers to help families in reducing the risks of illness such as asthma. While for the commercial market, Daikin has developed products that is capable of inducing fresh air that is essential to attaining the best conditions for the people occupying the space.

Revolutionizing the Residential Air Conditioning Market 

Traffic. In many ways, this word has become an absolute description of Metro Manila’s roads, which brought about the trend of Filipinos changing their lifestyles by renting or buying small spaces close to their schools or workplaces. This has, unfortunately, become the new reality. 

With this in mind, it was the aim to develop a product that perfectly fits this lifestyle, hence the development of the Super Multi S. 

The Super Multi-S is a single condensing unit that allows connection of up to 3 indoor units compared to the conventional single-split units. Though the Multi Split technology has existed for a while now, it is not suitable for the current Philippine market because most Multi-Split systems are designed or optimized to connect to up to 5 indoor units, which is just not possible given the current condominiums development trends. Thus, making the Super Multi-S perfect for smaller spaces and applications that fit the typical working-class Filipino, wherein 20 sqm. spaces are now considered a 1-BR unit. With this product’s compact design and low power output, it is not a chore to install and be energy efficient, therefore giving the user all the benefits of an Inverter Split-Type Air Conditioner at a bargain. It is truly luxury at a great value. 

Also, to be launched is Daikin’s brand new Premium Inverter, the FTKM. With the latest features that’s includes a sleek and stylish Coanda Panel Design that gives you the best air-conditioning experience. The powerful air draft does not fall on your head directly, but it is steered upward letting air circulate into the corners of the room creating a comfortable ambience. The FTKM aims to be most efficient Air Conditioner available in the market and be the mother of all 5-Star Energy Efficient Residential Air Conditioners. 

 

New Large Floor Standing and Enhancements to the VRV 

Daikin’s New Large Floor Standing model is the latest addition to its extensive line of Packaged Air Conditioners. With a larger capacity and superior performance, this unit aims to be the go-to product for the market in terms of various applications such as factories, airports, and of the like.

This year will also be another unveiling of Daikin’s continued innovation and improvement to its flagship product, the VRV. With the New Anti-Corrosion model, Daikin will be providing a solution to the longstanding problem that projects located in reclamation areas face. The unit features the use of a remarkably superior corrosion-resistant hot-dip Zinc-Aluminum-Magnesium (ZAM) alloy coated steel sheet product, which is 10-20 times better than hot dip zinc coated steel sheets which will enable the end users to protect their investment as well as get the best out it. 

 

OPPO 2019 Innovation Event Offers The Exploration of 5G & 10x Lossless Zoom - A Chance to "Get Closer"

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23 February 2019, [Barcelona, Spain] – Today, OPPO hosted its first global Innovation Event in Barcelona, Spain.

Within the top 5 smartphone brands in the world, OPPO shared some exciting announcements on the innovation behind its advancements in mobile technologies in 2019. Debuting a world-first 10x lossless zoom technology and industry leading developments in 5G technology, OPPO is cementing its reputation as an innovator in the mobile communications space.

The OPPO brand takes inspiration from the amazing possibilities of the every day and in helping people to realize the beauty that is around them. Driven by consumer insights, OPPO has been investing heavily in innovation with a huge commitment to R&D. It is this commitment that helps OPPO to develop industry-first innovations time and time again, be it through image beautification technology, 5G, AI, AR/VR or other emerging mobile technologies.

“We’re proud to deliver our first Innovation Event for media and partners today” OPPO Vice President, Anyi Jiang, comments “innovation is our top priority and we have made many recent developments to bring the future into consumer’s hands. We look forward to continuing with this commitment and bringing to market more advances particularly in 5G and photography.”

5G is the future of the smartphone industry, bringing with its endless possibilities for creativity, imagination and closer connectivity. Today, OPPO brought the 5G era closer with the announcement of its first 5G smartphone and the OPPO 5G Landing Project. In this initiative, OPPO proposed and committed to bring into full play with the capability of carrier partners like Swisscom, Telstra, Optus- and more in-depth collaboration with potential partners like Singtel to promote the implementation of 5G products and services, so that consumers can experience new levels of performance and efficiency that will empower new use cases and connect new industries.

Cristiano Amon, President of Qualcomm Incorporated, endorsed OPPO’s commitment to 5G innovation, “Given their leadership in the 4G era, OPPO is well positioned to be a leader in the transition to 5G. We see tremendous opportunities to drive further innovation in the 5G era, and Qualcomm Technologies looks forward to working closely with OPPO to realize the true potential of 5G and support the launch of their first 5G smartphone powered by our flagship Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 855 Mobile Platform with the X50 5G modem, integrated RF transceiver and RF Front-End solutions. 

OPPO has been anticipating and preparing for the arrival of 5G since 2015 and has invested in design and technology to ensure the production of a desirable phone, that doesn’t compromise on functionality to accommodate 5G features and benefits. The hotly anticipated arrival of its first 5G smartphone looks set to revolutionize consumers’ lives through 4K, 8K video download/upload/cloud-play, 3D video calling, 5G cloud gaming and multi-player AR/VR game, in-store navigation, AR shopping integrated, immersive, entertainment everywhere and more

At the Innovation Event, OPPO also presented the world’s first 10x lossless zoom technology. Another industry first, OPPO further empowers users and provides everyone the opportunity to take professional style photographs, without fearing any loss of quality.

10x lossless zoom is a new technology created with industry-leading camera specifications including a triple-lens camera structure consisting of a telephoto lens, ultra-wide-angle lens, and main camera. To provide further value to users, OPPO also introduced Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) on both the main camera and the telephoto lens to achieve higher, anti-shake accuracy that brings people closer to the world around them so that they never miss the unmissable.

Those who attended the Innovation Event also got to witness the premiere of OPPO’s showcase of some of the exciting real-life applications that users will get to enjoy with 5G; from hologram calls to AR shopping as well as demonstrations of perfect scenarios to use 10x lossless zoom.

OPPO will also have a presence at MWC in the Ericsson and Qualcomm booths, where visitors will get to experience cloud gaming through a live demo of SoulCalibur6 developed in partnership with Shadow, the leading high-performance cloud gaming company.

Nüwa Manila at City of Dreams Manila receives Five-Star Award for the second consecutive year

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 Nuwa Manila team toasts to the hotel’s Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Award for the second consecutive year. The team delivers hospitality beyond compare with their commitment to provide luxury experiences and the highest standard of personalized service.

Nüwa Manila at City of Dreams Manila once again received Five Stars in Forbes Travel Guide joining other Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited’s properties that received a collective total of 85 stars across all its properties in the 2019 Forbes Travel Guide (FTG).

“It is with great pride and honor for Nüwa Manila to receive the prestigious Forbes Five-Star Award for the second consecutive year after 2018. This recognition reflects our colleagues’ hard work and unwavering commitment in creating luxury and signature experiences and delivering the highest standard of personalized service in all aspects, supporting the vision of Melco Resorts & Entertainment Chairman and CEO Mr. Lawrence Ho to make Melco a benchmark of luxury in the hospitality industry”, Kevin Benning, City of Dreams Manila’s Chief Operating Officer, said.

The Forbes Travel Guide, a global authority on luxury travel also recognized Hyatt Regency Manila, Nobu Hotel Manila, and Nüwa Spa Manila with Four-Star ratings, like last year. Overall, the FTG , whose independent rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants and spas is well-respected as a premium ranking in the travel and hospitality industry, accorded thirteen Melco properties with Five-Stars, and five hotels with Four Stars – with a record-breaking total of 85 stars, the top number of stars received by any integrated resort operator in Macau and Asia.

In a separate statement, Mr. Lawrence Ho, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Melco Resorts & Entertainment said, “Attaining this level of recognition from the Forbes Travel Guide has tremendous significance to us as a company and to me personally. Forbes Stars hold as much relevance to our team members as they do to our guests, and are ongoing proof of Melco’s commitment to excellence, and relentless enthusiasm for creating exceptional experiences. I would like to express my deepest appreciation to every one of our hospitality professionals for their hard work dedicated to making Melco Asia’s leading integrated resort operator.”

This is the tenth consecutive year for Melco’s Altira Macau to achieve the Forbes Five-Star recognition. Notably, Nüwa Macau remains the first and only integrated resort in Asia to receive FTG Five-Star across its entire portfolio of hotel, spa and dining facilities; while Studio City’s Star Tower is honored for the first time as triple category Five-Sar property.

Nüwa Manila, one of the three luxury hotels in City of Dreams Manila, features 254 lavishly-appointed contemporary rooms, and spacious suites and villas with dedicated butler service. Facilities include the Nüwa Spa, which provides a pampering experience in elegant therapy rooms and spa suites within the relaxing 654-sqm space; a free-form swimming pool, fitness center with state-of-the-art Precore fitness equipment.

An elevated dining experience is also available at Nüwa, with: The Tasting Room, offering a Michelin-star experience with contemporary French cuisine infused with Asian influences; Crystal Dragon, known for its premium Cantonese and regional Chinese fare in a modern Oriental setting; and Breezes, a poolside restaurant and bar. The Sky Gaming Lounge, a well-appointed private space on the topmost floor is exclusively for Li Ying Hin VIPs. 

For more information on Nüwa Manila, call 800 8080 or visitwww.cityofdreamsmanila.com orwww.nuwamanila.com

OPPO and Ericsson Signed Patent License Agreement

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February 21, 2019, Shenzhen - OPPO and Ericsson announced the signing of a multi-year global patent license agreement between the two companies. The agreement covers patent licensing and collaboration on a number of business projects. 

Head of OPPO Intellectual Property Department Adler Feng said that the agreement will lay a solid foundation for further cooperation between the two companies in the 5G era. “OPPO has always placed intellectual property rights as our top priority. We look forward to working with Ericsson to drive cutting-edge innovation in products and services.”

Ericsson is one of the leading providers of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the world. Chief Intellectual Property Officer at Ericsson Gustav Brismark says “This important deal confirms the value of our patent portfolio, and the stability of our entire licensing program. Ericsson has signed more than 100 patent license agreements to date, and we are delighted to sign a mutually beneficial agreement with OPPO, a global leader in the smart device field.”

Following a patent-first strategy, OPPO has dramatically increased its patent portfolio since 2014. As of January 2019, the company has filed more than 33,000 patent applications worldwide and owns more than 8,000 granted patents. The deal with Ericsson is the latest in a series of patent license agreements by OPPO with key telecommunication industry partners including Qualcomm, Dolby and Nokia. OPPO will continue to work closely with leading industry partners to bring the best products and experiences to consumers globally.