Elevate your home entertainment with amazing offers in The Great Samsung TV Sale

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There are a lot of exciting events and celebrations happening this August such as the much-awaited screenings of local and international film festivals. The 2019 Emmy Award nominations have also been announced, with most series and TV movies from content services gaining a lot of nominations.

What better way to celebrate this exciting month than catching these award-winning and binge-worthy films and shows on Samsung’s larger-than-life TVs. In celebration of being the global no. 1 TV for 13 years, Samsung brings back its grand TV promotional event, The Great Samsung TV Sale, with bigger and better prizes, and amazing offers!

There is really no better time to avail of the best TVs at the best possible deals than during The Great Samsung TV Sale, with 13 great offers of up to 25% off on QLED, UHD, and Full HD TV models. Plus, any purchase of a 2018 or 2019 model gives buyers a chance to win one of 13 QLED 4K TVs in the raffle.

To make its much-anticipated sale of the year even more thrilling, Samsung is also giving away one 82-inch QLED 8K TV worth Php 999,999 to a very lucky grand raffle prize winner.

With more than 33 million pixels, the grand prize QLED 8K TV will transport viewers to a new world of resolution and provide true-to-life images for a truly immersive viewing.

Its Quantum Processor 8K has a built-in AI upscaling technology so that everyone can watch their favorite movies and shows from any source and streaming sites into real 8K quality. The QLED 8K TV raffle prize can be won with a purchase of any 55-inch-and-up 2018 or 2019 TV models during the sale.

The brand’s launch of its 2019 lineup also boasts AI Upscaling for its QLED 4K series, plus fantastic features like its voice-control remote assistant Bixby on TV, energy-efficient Ambient Mode, and more.

Meanwhile, those who will buy any 2018 or 2019 Samsung Soundbar model will also get a chance to be one of the 13 winners of a 32-inch Samsung Smart TV, and one big winner of a 49-inch QLED 4K TV. The 2019 Samsung Soundbar lineup features the new Q-series models, developed with audio masters Harman Kardon.

Don’t miss this chance of taking your home entertainment to the next level with The Great Samsung TV Sale. Visit any authorized Samsung dealer store nationwide until August 31, 2019 or go to www.samsung.com/ph/offer/greatsamsungtvsale2019/ for more details.

Here’s Everything You Get In Jollibee’s Best-Selling Favorite - The Cheesy Classic Jolly Hotdog

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It’s time to eat and you’re looking for the perfect snack. You want to enjoy every delightful, delicious bite of your meal. You’re searching for the perfect balance of flavors, of the fine mixture of meaty and cheesy—a total package that will absolutely make your day when you have it.

That perfect snack has a name, and it’s none other than Jollibee’s todo sarap Cheesy Classic Jolly Hotdog. The Cheesy Classic Jolly Hotdog is one of Jollibee endorser Joshua Garcia and his friends’ favorite snacks from the chain’s satisfying menu, and for good reason. Only the Cheesy Classic Jolly Hotdog packs an extra meaty hotdog sandwiched in warm, comforting soft buns, completed and made even more flavorful by its todo toppings of ketchup, special dressing, and a wonderful sprinkling of grated cheese.

What’s even better is that the Cheesy Classic Jolly Hotdog is so affordable to have whenever you want! You can get it for dine-in, take-out, delivery, and drive-thru in all Jollibee stores nationwide for only PHP 50.00! Indulge in the Jolly Hotdog’s todo toppings, todo sarap goodness now—you know you don’t want to miss out!

Funko enthusiasts! The #DarnaFunkoPop Is Finally Yours For The Taking At Fun Con 2019

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The #DarnaFunkoPop is here!!! 

Beloved Pinoy comics superhero Darna has arrived at Fun Con 2019 in Glorietta Activity Center in Makati City as a Funko Pop toy—turning heads and captivating people’s hearts at the convention.

Filipino Funko enthusiasts hoping to be in possession of the limited edition collectible flocked to the con, some even lining up as early as 3 AM just to make sure that they can take home their own Darna Funko Pop.

Additional Darna merchandise that are available at the venue are the Halimaw statues, the Darna card game and other collectibles for Pinoy komiks fans’ pleasure.

The Funko collaboration is in part a celebration, kicking off the 70th anniversary of the iconic Darna—the first to have a variant of the global brand, Funko.

Don’t miss out on the chance to grab your own #DarnaFunkoPop, available until Sunday (August 4) at Fun Con 2019, and exclusively at the Big Boys Toy Store afterwards.

Introducing the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6: A Powerful Tablet that Enhances Your Creativity and Productivity

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Galaxy Tab S6 enriches the mobile experience by enabling people to express their ideas and get more done.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced Galaxy Tab S6 – a new tablet that allows people to create and connect, enjoy immersive entertainment, and accomplish their goals wherever they go.  Built for those who need to satisfy their curiosity and express their creative flair, the Galaxy Tab S6 lets users do more than they could on any tablet before.

“Today’s inspiration comes at a moment’s notice and creatives and professionals need a device able to keep up with insatiable imaginations while complementing their busy, on-the-go lifestyles,” said DJ Koh, President and CEO of IT & Mobile Communications Division at Samsung Electronics. “Galaxy Tab S6 enables consumers to unlock their creativity, while delivering the top-quality productivity features and advanced technology they have come to expect from Samsung tablets.”

Redesigned S Pen Boosts Creativity and Productivity

Samsung’s signature S Pen began as an instrument for writing and drawing, but it has evolved to become the ultimate creativity and productivity tool. Now with remote control functionality and wireless charging capabilities, S Pen on Galaxy Tab S6 puts even more power and control in users’ hands. With built-in BLE remote control features[1]  including a gesture function called S Pen Air actions, S Pen lets you intuitively take selfies and videos, or control the multimedia content you create even when the tablet is not in your hands. Plus, S Pen features wireless charging that delivers up to 10 hours of battery life[2]  after just ten minutes’ charge time.

Galaxy Tab S6 makes taking notes with S Pen a breeze. Handwritten Samsung Notes can be converted to digital text and exported to formats like Microsoft Word with just one click. You can also jot down quick notes or sketches while watching a video on the same screen by adjusting the Samsung Notes’ window transparency—perfect for effortless multitasking.

A new-and-improved version of Samsung DeX[3] is also packed into the Galaxy Tab S6, enabling you to seamlessly transition to a PC-like experience, so you can easily multitask and optimize your viewing experience. With a DeX function key added to the Galaxy Tab S6’s new dedicated Book Cover Keyboard, you can launch and close DeX with the tap of a key. The keyboard has been fine-tuned for better functionality, including an S Pen holder, free angle stand, touch pad and new function keys.

Advanced Technology for Everyday Convenience

Galaxy Tab S6 packs new enhancements to its camera, including Samsung’s first dual camera with Ultra Wide lens on a tablet, within a compact 5.7mm slim body that is both lighter and more portable. The Ultra Wide camera allows users to capture scenery and landscapes just as they see them with a 123-degree field of view, as wide as the human eye. Meanwhile, the Neural Processing Unit lets you take professional photos through enhanced effects to your subjects, so your photos look like they were taken by a pro.

Samsung is also bringing the on-screen Fingerprint Scanner to its tablet for the first time with Galaxy Tab S6, so that accessing your tablet is more convenient than ever. This ease and convenience is further protected by Samsung Knox, Samsung’s defense-grade security platform. Additionally, you can easily wake your Galaxy Tab S6 by tapping on the screen twice, allowing you to log in and start your day quickly.

As a part of Samsung’s Galaxy Ecosystem, the Galaxy Tab S6 becomes a hub of your connected experience to manage your appliances with SmartThings. Together with Bixby, you can easily control your devices via voice commands.

Uncompromised Entertainment

Whether you are enjoying a new game or binge-watching your favorite TV show, Galaxy Tab S6 delivers an amazing viewing experience. Its 10.5” Super AMOLED display, paired with quad speakers sound by AKG and Dolby Atmos®, keeps you immersed in the action.

Galaxy Tab S6 enables high-quality, captivating gaming through a combination of graphics, sounds, and intelligent hardware and software, bolstered by partnerships with leading game platforms like Unity and Unreal Engine. A powerful processor and Game Booster with AI capabilities enhance the gaming experience on Galaxy Tab S6 through optimized FPS, screen lag, loading time and more. Thanks to Samsung’s partnership with Discord,[4] you can access new live chat features through Game Launcher so you can strategize with your teammates throughout the game.

With Galaxy Tab S6, you can enjoy more of your favorite content. You can easily browse Netflix content on the device's Finder or seamless play your favorite music on Spotify.

Galaxy Tab S6 comes in Mountain Gray and Rose Blush colors. It will be available in stores and online beginning late August in select markets.

For more information about the Galaxy Tab S6, visit news.samsung.com/galaxy, www.samsungmobilepress.com or www.samsung.com/galaxy.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Product Specifications

Specs		Tab S6
Display		10.5” WQXGA, Super AMOLED
Color		Mountain Gray, Rose Blush
Dimension, Weight		244.5 x 159.5 ×5.7mm, 420g
Camera		8MP(Front), 13MP + 5MP (Rear)
Memory + Storage		6GB + 128GB, MicroSD (Up to 1TB)
AP		7nm 64-bit Octa-core processor (Max. 2.8 GHz + 2.4 GHz + 1.7 GHz)
Battery	Tablet	7,040mAh[5]
	S Pen	0.35mAh
Connectivity		Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2.4G+5GHz, MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth® 5.0
GPS		GPS + GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo
Sensors		Optical Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor,Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, RGB Light Sensor
MIC		2 MICs
Video		Recording: UHD 4K (3840x2160) @ 30fps Playback: UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) @ 30fps
Audio		4 speakers sound by AKG, Dolby Atmos®
Accessories		Book Cover Keyboard, POGO Charging Dock, S Pen

* All features may differ by market and mobile operator.

**All functionality, features, specifications and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice.

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies. The company is redefining the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, digital appliances, network systems, and memory, system LSI, foundry and LED solutions. For the latest news, please visit the Samsung Newsroom at news.samsung.com.

BDO earns P20.2Bn in 1H 2019

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BDO Unibank, Inc. (BDO) sustained its momentum as it delivered P20.2 billion in earnings for the first six months of the year on strong recurring earnings from its core businesses, solid growth in fee income, and normalization of trading and forex gains.

Net interest income increased by 24% to P56.9 billion as net interest margins (NIMs) improved to 3.99% from 3.50% last year. Gross customer loans grew by 7% to P2.0 trillion, as the country’s largest bank* continued to generate double-digit growth in the consumer and middle market segments.

Meanwhile, total deposits went up by 3% to P2.4 trillion, reflective of customers’ shift to higher-yielding fixed income investments, primarily bank-issued bonds. The Bank's CASA ratio, however, was maintained at 70%.

Non-interest income was up 29% to P29.5 billion as fee-based income and insurance premiums posted double-digit growth. Further, trading and forex gains normalized to P3.6 billion on favorable capital market conditions.

Operating expenses grew by 21% in line with the Bank's continuing expansion, with 53 domestic branches and offices opened in the 1H 2019, as well as higher volume-related expenses. Taxes and licenses and policy reserves at BDO life increased by 51%. Excluding volume-related expenses, opex growth would have risen by 14% in line with the Bank's investment in branches and business development offices nationwide.

Provisions amounted to P3.0 billion as the Bank maintained its conservative credit and provisioning policies. Gross non-performing loan (NPL) ratio was steady at 1.2% while NPL cover remained high at 163.2%.

Total capital grew to P350.8 billion, with Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) and Common Equity Tier 1 Ratio at 14.2% and 12.6%, respectively, higher quarter-on-quarter and remaining comfortably above regulatory requirements.

With expectations of better economic prospects going forward, BDO will continue to build on its business franchise and extensive distribution network to tap new growth areas and underserved markets.