JoyRide And Happy Move collaborate with PLDT Enterprise to expand business operations

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(Manila, Philippines - June 2020) In line with its vision to make a positive impact on every single business, PLDT Enterprise enables the expansion of JoyRide and Happy Move’s business operations through its connectivity services.

JoyRide and Happy Move tie up with PLDT Enterprise to equip their drivers and riders with communication and connectivity solutions they can utilize for daily operations.

JoyRide and Happy Move, a motorcycle ride-hailing firm that has innovated to become a delivery service, tie up with PLDT Enterprise to equip their drivers and riders with communication and connectivity solutions they can utilize for daily operations.

During the enhanced community quarantine, JoyRide and Happy Move partnered with different LGUs to give opportunities to tricycle drivers for alternative livelihood as delivery riders for the said apps. Around 10,000 tricycle drivers and other riders have been given livelihood, as JoyRide and Happy Move saw the need to change its platform to point-to-point (P2P) delivery and concierge service (JoyRide Pabili). 

“Our latest project with the local government units, the tricycle drivers conversion to independent delivery service providers, is a further testament to the commitment of JoyRide and Happy Move to assist public and private entities in creating jobs and livelihood opportunities during this pandemic. JoyRide and Happy Move will continue to be a true partner and “kasundo” of the Filipino in good times and in bad,” said Noli Eala, JoyRide Vice President for Corporate Affairs.

During the enhanced community quarantine, JoyRide and Happy Move partnered with different LGUs to give opportunities to tricycle drivers for alternative livelihood as delivery riders for the said apps.

Through its new partnership with PLDT Enterprise, JoyRide and Happy Move riders and bikers will now enjoy the benefits of Smart Bizload—where they can receive prepaid loads quickly using the platform to aid their communication requirements while doing deliveries.

PLDT Enterprise, together with Soprano, also provided Joyride and Happy Move with Smart Messaging Suite Service focused on enabling secure registration of new Joyride customers as well as text blasts for their customers. 

“We at PLDT Enterprise continue to commit to being of service to Filipinos while fighting COVID-19,” said Jovy Hernandez, ePLDT President & CEO and SVP Head for PLDT and Smart Enterprise Business Groups. “These services will enable Joyride and Happy Move to blast news and announcements to our riders and help make their delivery service accessible and efficiently to those who need it.”

JoyRide and Happy Move have recently widened its ecosystem by tying up with local government units (LGUs) such as Antipolo, Valenzuela, Binangonan and Bacoor, to partnering with local institutions to broaden its rider base. 

“Among the many sectors of society most affected by the coronavirus pandemic has been the motorcycle taxi service sector. The need to provide immediate relief to our thousands of rider partners forced JoyRide and Happy Move to pivot our business model to a multi service, on-demand mobile delivery application,” Eala added.

This initiative is another addition to the ongoing efforts of PLDT Enterprise in enabling the private sector with connectivity and digital solutions amid the challenges posed by the community quarantine.

“We applaud JoyRide and Happy Move that amidst the job losses these past months, they have given hope to many riders. Their delivery services have been in great demand since the pandemic, and PLDT Enterprise’s solutions have enabled JoyRide and Happy Move to ensure strong connectivity and reliable service,” Hernandez added.

For more information, go to pldtenterprise.com.

ASUS ExpertBook B9 and ProArt StudioBook Series is now available in the Philippines

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ASUS ExpertBook B9, the world’s lightest 14 inch business laptop, and ProArt StudioBook One, the worldʹs most graphically-powerful laptop with NVIDIA Quadro RTX 6000 graphics, as well as the rest of the ProArt StudioBook line-up are now available in the Philippines.

PHILIPINES, MANILA, June, 2020 - Last September 2019, ASUS Philippines officially launched the ASUS Expert Series, a new, modern take on the business line-up of products that includes business desktops, laptops, Chromebooks and All-in-One PCs. Today, ASUS Expert Series and ProArt StudioBook Series continues to bring its commitment to deliver world class business solutions to its users. 

George Su, Country Manager of ASUS Philippines, shares “We would like to give the best user experience to our clients, that is why, we bring you the latest addition to our business line-up, the premium ASUS ExpertBook B9, the world’s lightest 14 inch business laptop, ASUS ProArt StudioBook One, the worldʹs most graphically-powerful laptop with NVIDIA Quadro RTX 6000 graphics, ASUS ProArt StudioBook X, the first laptop to combine powerful NVIDIA Quadro graphics and ASUS ScreenPad 2.0 and the rest of the incredible ASUS ProArt StudioBook line-up; the ASUS ProArt StudioBook 15 and 17, ProArt StudioBook Pro 15 and Pro 17 are all designed to meet the demands of the modern content creator, and can help you work and create, anytime, anywhere especially with the new normal set-up for work and businesses”. 

ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B9450)

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The new ExpertBook series maintains the professional and reliable features of ASUSPRO products, but adds more innovation, style, and flexibility to the DNA to meet the requirements of modern businesses. 

Weighing in at just 870 grams (for the 33WHr variant) with a 14.9mm-thin profile, the new ASUS ExpertBook B9 is the world’s lightest business laptop. A frameless four-sided NanoEdge display means the ASUS ExpertBook B9’s 14-inch panel fits into a standard 13-inch laptop chassis with an astounding 94% screen-to-body ratio. Even with its small form factor, expect uninterrupted performance on the ASUS ExpertBook B9 with long-lasting battery life delivering up to an impressive 24 hours of runtime (for the 66WHr variant) to get through the work day and more, with extra comfort features like the ErgoLift hinge for an improved typing experience, built-in Amazon Alexa support, and a Harman Kardon-optimized audio system.

Designed for business professionals, the ASUS ExpertBook B9 delivers top-tier performance thanks to its up to 10th Gen Intel® Core™ processor, dual-storage design with two ultrafast 2TB PCIe® 3.0 x4 SSDs, and up to 16GB of RAM next-gen connectivity with Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax). Stay prepared for any business scenario with full range of input/output options including two Thunderbolt™ 3 and HDMI ports and an exclusive ASUS NumberPad 2.0 built into the touchpad for fast data entry. In addition to being built to last with military-grade durability, the ASUS ExpertBook B9 takes security seriously with an integrated Trusted Platform Module 2.0 (TPM) security chip to keep business-critical data safe, while a built-in IR camera allows for biometric logins for personal privacy. To safeguard personal privacy and business information against malicious hackers, ASUS ExpertBook B9 also has an integrated privacy shield that simply slides over the webcam for privacy.

Certified by Intel’s Project Athena, the ASUS ExpertBook B9 is part of an innovation program that establishes standards for consistent responsiveness away from wall power, a demanding baseline for battery life, the availability of comprehensive connectivity, and a drive for sleek form factors. As a result, ASUS ExpertBook B9 is engineered for mobile performance, fast connectivity, unmatched reliability, and rock-solid security. 

Built for on-the-go business professionals 

With its unique Star Black finish, the new ASUS ExpertBook B9 has an understated but sleek aesthetic. Housed in a chassis milled from magnesium-lithium alloy, the ASUS ExpertBook B9 is tougher yet more lightweight than previous magnesium-alloy models, with a 14.9mm thin profile and weighing in at a mere 870 grams. A 14-inch screen with a frameless NanoEdge display provides a more immersive viewing experience and a compact, 13-inch class footprint. 

Other thoughtful design touches include the ErgoLift hinge for more comfortable typing sessions, four omnidirectional far-field microphones that feature noise cancellation for videoconferencing, IR camera covers, and a light bar on the front of the laptop that activates when using built-in support for Microsoft Cortana and Amazon Alexa. The ASUS ExpertBook B9’s sound system is also optimized by Harman Kardon, with down-firing speakers that benefit from signal processing to make adaptive adjustments over time, improving clarity and filtering out noise. For data-intensive workloads, the ASUS ExpertBook B9 is also the first business laptop to include the exclusive ASUS NumberPad 2.0 technology, an LED-illuminated numeric keypad built into the touchpad.

Top-tier performance

The ASUS ExpertBook B9 gets its performance chops from its 10th generation Intel Core processors, up to 16GB of LPDDR3 memory, as many as two 2TB M.2 SSDs in its dual PCIe 3.0 x4 slots, and next-gen Wi-Fi 6 networking.

When at a desk, the ASUS ExpertBook B9 makes it easy to increase productivity via support for an external monitor through the full-sized HDMI port on the laptop’s left side. Two adjacent Thunderbolt 3 ports support display connectivity as well, along with fast-charging and external storage. There’s even an Ethernet interface, accessible through a physical micro-HDMI port, on the same edge, for workplaces that require a wired connection for IT management or simply for situations in which wireless network connections are weaker. Over on the right side, users get one USB 3.1 Gen 2 port and a 3.5mm jack for audio.

Professional-grade durability and security

The ASUS ExpertBook B9 is equipped with robust military-grade durability, surviving numerous MIL-STD-810G laboratory procedures including drop tests, shock tests, vibration tests, high temperatures, low temperatures, days of 95% humidity, and hours of sand and dust exposure. Pairing a Trusted Platform Module 2.0 (TPM) security chip, a webcam shield and a built-in IR camera for safe biometric logins, the ASUS ExpertBook B9 offers rock solid security to help users safeguard business data and maintain personal privacy.

ASUS ExpertBook B9 is thoroughly prepared for a full day’s work, with the two-cell, 33Wh battery offering up to 12 hours of productivity, while the 66Wh battery model lasts as long as 24 hours under the same workload. Fast-charging support brings either battery option up to 60% of maximum capacity in just 39 minutes

ASUS ProArt StudioBook One

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Worldʹs most graphically powerful laptop – first and only RTX 6000 laptop

To date, ASUS ProArt StudioBook One is the only laptop to feature NVIDIA Quadro RTX 6000 graphics with 24GB of VRAM, and comes with a 9th generation Intel Core i9 processor. This gives it a level of performance thatʹs perfect for those working in virtual production, real time 8K video editing, data analytics, CAD design and simulation, and other data intensive workloads. 

The NVIDIA Quadro RTX 6000 GPU provides more CUDA, RT, and Tensor cores to enable real time viewing of environmental shading and light effects, with ultrasmooth and ultrafast rendering of animations, effortless video editing, and efficient data crunching. 

True to life colors

The 4K UHD PANTONE Validated display on ASUS ProArt StudioBook One is truly amazing, boasting edge-to-edge Corning Gorilla Glass 5 that sits flush with the bezels. Its 84% screen-to-body ratio provides immersive visuals, while the wide 100% Adobe RGB color gamut and Delta E value of less than 1.0 ensure exceptional color reproduction and accuracy.

Clever thermal design

ASUS ProArt StudioBook One has a powerful cooling system featuring a lightweight, aerospace grade titanium-alloy thermal module designed to optimize inlet and exhaust flow. All heat generating components, including the CPU, GPU, and thermal systems are located in the lid to ensure comfortable use, even when placed on the user’s lap. When the laptop is opened, the outer cover of the lid opens automatically by 4.57° to aid cooling.

ProArt StudioBook Pro X

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Always up to the task

ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro X delivers extreme performance, with professional grade NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 graphics to allow users to edit and render multilayered files easily, and 9th Generation Intel Xeon or Intel Core i7 hexa-core processors to handle complex, multithreaded applications.

The Quadro RTX GPU provides users with more CUDA, RT and Tensor cores, enabling real-time viewing of environmental shading and lighting effects, ultra-smooth and ultrafast rendering of animations, and effortless 8K video editing on the go.

For storage, a CPU-attached RAID 0 ensures the fastest possible performance, supporting speeds of up to 6 GB/s compared to the 4 GB/s of typical SSDs. The RAID 0 setup spreads data across multiple drives to enhance data read/write performance, so the system and apps boot up in an instant. In addition, StudioBook Pro X has a 2.5 inch SSD for even more storage space for large files, images and videos.

True to life colors

ProArt StudioBook Pro X is also the first Quadro laptop to feature the four sided ASUS NanoEdge display with a 92% screen to body ratio. The 16:10 aspect, PANTONE® Validated panel provides 25% more onscreen working area compared to a standard 16:9 aspect ratio display, so itʹs able to accommodate the top and bottom toolbars found on most creative apps. Together with a wide 97% DCI P3 color gamut and Delta E color accuracy of less than 1.5, users are guaranteed immersive visuals and exceptional colors.

Streamlined workflows

ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro X is the first in the series to feature ASUS ScreenPad 2.0. This interactive secondary touchscreen upgrades the traditional laptop experience, providing users with an intuitive smartphone-like interface on which they can easily manage tasks and create their own seamless multitasking creative workflows. Toolbars and reference files can be moved down to ScreenPad, allowing for more usable screen area on the display, while keeping the necessary tools and functions in view.

ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro X includes a collection of handy ASUS utilities to boost productivity: The Quick Key enables one-tap automation of complex keyboard sequences, Handwriting enables natural text input, and the Number Key enables rapid data entry.

Connectivity to suit any setup 

ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro X can support up to three external displays via its HDMI 2.0 and two USB Type-C™ (USB-C™) ports with Thunderbolt™ 3 support. This version of Thunderbolt 3 utilizes Intel’s latest Titan Ridge JHL7340 controller, which is compatible with DisplayPort 1.4, and allows output to supported 8K displays. These ports are joined by three USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A ports, so there’s plenty of connectivity for thumb drives, external storage and peripherals without the need for USB hubs. 

With faster-than-wired speeds of up to 2.4 Gbps — three times as fast as 802.11ac — the dual-band WiFi 6 (802.11ax) delivers speedy large-file transfers, with greater range and more stable network connections. In addition, ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro X features gigabit Ethernet, and a high-speed SD card reader (SD 4.0 / UHS-II) for memory cards.

ISV Certified – ASUS ProArt StudioBook One and ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro X

For creatives, software is key. That’s why ASUS tests and invests in comprehensive Independent Software Vendor (ISV) certification processes to ensure users enjoy the very best experience with professional software applications. 

ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 15 (W500) and StudioBook 15 (H500)

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Unrivaled performance for content creators

ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 15 features NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 Max-Q graphics, while ASUS ProArt StudioBook 15 has GeForce RTX 2060 graphics. Though they cater to different types of creators, both models deliver exceptional performance, easily tackling graphics intensive tasks such as 3D rendering, video editing and content creation. ASUS ProArt StudioBook laptops powered by NVIDIA Quadro RTX or GeForce RTX graphics ensure photo realistic visuals thanks to real time ray tracing. AI Up-Res software intelligently increases the resolution of an image to produce higher-quality images than is possible with other techniques. 

The 9th generation Intel Core i7 processors that power ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 15 and ASUS ProArt StudioBook 15 deliver incredibly smooth and responsive multitasking performance to take mobile computing to the next level. 

A comprehensive cooling system employs a mix of hardware and software to ensure optimal cooling. Six heat pipes draw heat away from the CPU and GPU, while four heat sinks — each featuring 205 ultrathin copper fins — dissipate heat efficiently. A special anti dust tunnel keeps the heat sinks free from debris, while fans with specially designed intake shrouds and 83 liquid crystal polymer blades blow warm air out of the chassis. 

Exceptional colors and crisp visuals

Artists, photographers, and designers will appreciate the PANTONE Validated display with its 100% Adobe RGB color space and Delta E < 1.5 color accuracy. Delta E measures the amount of change in the visual perception of two colors, and a low value such as 1.5 is essential for creative professionals as it ensures that colors seen onscreen are as true to life as possible. The 4K UHD panels used in ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 15 and ASUS ProArt StudioBook 15 deliver four times the resolution of FHD for crisper, more detailed imagery. In addition, color-calibration technology automatically adjusts display brightness and settings. 

ISV certification and superfast connectivity

The NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 Max-Q in ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 15 is ISV certified, ensuring it works as expected with professional applications from the worldʹs leading software providers like Adobe and Autodesk. 

ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 15 and ASUS ProArt StudioBook 15 also feature Intel Wi-Fi 6 for faster than wired speeds of up to 2.4 Gbps for smooth streaming of 4K UHD videos and ultrafast large file transfers.

ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 17 (W700) and StudioBook 17 (H700)

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Large NanoEdge display in a 15 inch chassis

Leveraging on the thin bezel NanoEdge display design, ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 17 and ASUS ProArt StudioBook 17 fit a 17 inch, 16:10 aspect-ratio display into a 15-inch class body. The bezels on either side measure just 5.3 mm, resulting in a truly expansive display akin to a desktop monitor. The panel itself has a 97% DCI-P3 wide color gamut — the preferred standard color space for video and film professionals. DCI-P3 is much wider than the sRGB color gamut used in typical PCs, so it’s capable of displaying a broader range of colors. The display is also PANTONE® Validated to ensure the colors on-screen are completely accurate.

Each panel is factory calibrated to a Delta-E color accuracy value of less than 1.5, which matches the specifications for ASUS ProArt monitors and actually exceeds the PANTONE requirement. Wide 178° viewing angles ensure colors stay vivid and bright, and the 180° hinge allows for a wider range of positions for the display, including flat on the table; useful when showing work to clients and project collaborators. 

Unmatched performance for demanding workloads. 

Design, 3D rendering, simulations, or complex scientific calculations require peak performance, so ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 17 and ASUS ProArt StudioBook 17 can be specified with Intel Xeon or Core i7 processors, and NVIDIA Quadro RTX 3000 Max-Q or GeForce RTX 2060 graphics. These GPUs are primed for professional applications and power efficiency, which keeps fan noise down to a minimum under heavy load. The Intel Xeon E-2276M CPU features 6 cores and 12 threads with a maximum Turbo frequency of 4.4 GHz. It's unmatched for tasks that use lots of cores, like rendering, though its high thread count also makes it ideal for power users who switch between demanding applications throughout the day. 

Both models support up to 64 GB of RAM, and the Intel Xeon E-2276M-powered ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 17 comes with the option of ECC memory. ECC works to detect and correct memory errors that could corrupt vital data or cause a crash in the middle of an important task. For high-performance storage, both models support two PCIe SSDs in a CPU-attached RAID0 setup. 

Stay cool for peak performance 

The slim 18.4 mm chassis features underside vents that span the full width of the laptops’ base to improve airflow. In addition, five heat pipes draw heat away from the CPU, GPU and VRM, directing them to the sides and rear of the laptop, while the curved shrouds on each of the two fans channel more air into them. This thermal solution keeps throttling at bay even at full CPU loads, and runs at a whisper-quiet 35 dB. 

Portable and lightweight

ASUS ProArt StudioBook Pro 17 and ASUS ProArt StudioBook 17 measure just 382 x 286 x 18.4 mm, making them the thinnest Quadro RTX or GeForce RTX laptops available. The Star Grey aluminum finish is precision engraved at a 45° angle to give a textured finish to the lid and palm rest. These diagonal lines are accented by Rose Gold diamond-cut edges that highlight the laptop’s slender body. The squared off edges provide a professional look and feel extremely solid. 

At 2.39 kg, these laptops are light enough to be stored in a backpack or briefcase. They also offer military-grade durability, having been MIL-STD-810G tested for vibration as well as environmental extremes like temperature, humidity, and altitude.

Improvements on day-to-day tasks

The backlit keyboard features 1.4 mm of key travel for comfortable typing, and uses textured arrow keys that are easy to find by feel. Shortcut keys improve efficiency, while a camera hotkey turns the HD webcam on and off. A tap on the right corner of the touchpad activates the discreet NumberPad, an illuminated digital keypad that makes light work of inputting numbers or calculations. Even with NumberPad activated, users can control the cursor with the touchpad.

AVAILABILITY AND PRICES

The ASUS ExpertBook B9 in Star Black comes in four different variants that are tailored fit to your professional needs. Here are the prices and specifications:

The ProArt StudioBook Series are designed for different content creators that you are. Here are the prices and specifications: 

Anyone interested to get these amazing line-up of ASUS ExpertBook B9 and select ASUS ProArt StudioBook Series online, can buy through Shopee, Lazada and ASUS Official E-Store starting this June 19, 2020. The rest of the ASUS ProArt StudioBook units will be available very soon! So stay tuned in ASUS Philippines Facebook page.

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Xiaomi launches POCO F2 Pro: the ultimate flagship killer in The Philippines Alongside the arrival of its newest entry-level champion, Redmi 9

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Xiaomi unveils POCO F2 Pro, the newest smartphone under its sub-brand POCO. Tailored for tech enthusiasts, the device prioritizes performance over frills – without the traditional flagship price tag and is priced from PHP 26,990.

POCO F2 Pro: Powerfully cool with Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 865 and LiquidCool Technology 2.0

Onboard the POCO F2 Pro is the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 865: the most powerful 5G processor on the market. Paired with a Kryo™ 585 octa-core chip processor and Adreno™ 650 GPU, both offer 25% improved performance over their predecessor. The powerful SoC is complemented with ultra high-speed LPDDR51 RAM and the latest UFS 3.1 storage, which enable POCO F2 Pro to offer top-notch read-and-write capabilities for insanely smooth operations.

With LiquidCool Technology 2.0, POCO F2 Pro sports the largest vapor chamber available on the market, along with multiple stacks of graphite and graphene. This keeps the device cool, especially the SoC and the surface of the phone, and sustains peak performance even under heavy activity loads. Optimized for power users and TÜV Rheinland High Gaming Performance certified, POCO F2 Pro delivers improved gaming experience with enhanced HDR display and realistic haptic feedback with a z-axis linear motor. It also offers an immersive audio experience with Hi-Res Audio certification.

Sophistication meets vibrancy with a sleek design and 6.67” AMOLED Full Screen Display 

The POCO F2 Pro touts a variety of favorite features, including an optical in-screen fingerprint sensor and Corning®️ Gorilla®️ Glass 5 on the front and back for sturdy protection. The device is offered in radiant colors and styles to suit every personality, including grey, purple, blue, and white – sporting an anti-glare matte finish in the purple and grey variants.

With a contrast ratio of 5000000:1 and a brightness of 500 nits (typ) / 800 nits (HBM), the device brings display quality to the forefront. No matter the time of day, users can count on a comfortable viewing experience through POCO F2 Pro’s bright 6.67” AMOLED ultimate Full Screen Display, featuring a 360° triple ambient light sensor to deliver accurate ambient light detection and smooth brightness adjustment. 

The device boasts the latest TÜV Rheinland Full Care Display Certification, HDR10+, DC dimming, and Sunlight Mode 2.0. It also features advanced customizable color scheme settings.

Photography reigns supreme with 64MP quad rear camera and 20MP pop-up camera 

Touting an impressive 64MP rear quad camera set up, POCO F2 Pro’s Sony IMX686 sensor captures clear, detailed images, while its 13MP 123° ultra-wide-angle lens lets users take effortlessly gorgeous landscapes and large group photos. A 5MP macro and 2MP depth sensor round out the rear camera for detailed close-ups with unparalleled bokeh, allowing for beautiful images every time.

With ultra-high definition video recording at 8K (24fps) and 4K (60fps), POCO F2 Pro turns any user into a cinematographer. The Pro mode, for both photo and video, offers more control over focus and exposure, so users can capture higher quality images without the use of a DSLR or professional cameras.

On the front, POCO F2 Pro sports a 20MP pop-up camera with a multicolor notification light, helping minimize front screen bezels without compromising camera quality. The selfie camera is also capable of 120fps slow motion video recording.

Accelerated performance shines with high-capacity 4,700mAh (typ) battery and swift 9.6Gbps connectivity speeds

Enabling a reliable extended user experience, POCO F2 Pro packs a 4,700mAh battery, surpassing the average user’s power needs even with heavy usage. The device also sports a swift 30W fast charge, which can fuel the device to 64% in just 30 minutes and 100% in 63 minutes2. In addition to superb charging speed, POCO F2 Pro also comes with a 33W in-box charger which provides a convenient power-up experience for users constantly on the go. 

With WiFi 6, POCO F2 Pro provides hyper-fast connectivity with speeds of 9.6Gbps, nearly three times as fast as WiFi 5. Additionally, the device integrates a multi-link connection ensuring stable and peak network connections at all times across 2.4G Wi-Fi, 5G Wi-Fi, and mobile data.

POCO F2 Pro has two variants, 8GB+256GB and 6GB+128GB, in Neon Blue, Phantom White, Electric Purple and Cyber Grey. Priced at PHP 29,990 and PHP 26,990 respectively, the two models will be available at Authorized Mi Stores from June 15, 2020. 

Starting from June 18, 2020 consumers can purchase both models at Xiaomi Official Store on Lazada, and enjoy P2,000 off for 24 hours on June 18, 2020

For more information about Xiaomi, please visit our blog http://blog.mi.com/en/. 

For more information about the products available in the Philippines please visit: https://www.mi.com/ph, the Xiaomi Philippines Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/XiaomiPhilippines/ or the POCO Philippines Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/POCOPhilippinesOfficial/

About Xiaomi Corporation 

Xiaomi Corporation was founded in April 2010 and listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on July 9, 2018 (1810.HK). Xiaomi is an internet company with smartphones and smart hardware connected by an IoT platform at its core. With an equal emphasis on innovation and quality, Xiaomi continuously pursues high-quality user experience and operational efficiency. The company relentlessly builds amazing products with honest prices to let everyone in the world enjoy a better life through innovative technology. Xiaomi is currently the world’s fourth-largest smartphone brand, and has established the world’s leading consumer IoT platform, with 252 million smart devices connected to its platform, excluding smartphones and laptops. Xiaomi products are present in more than 90 markets around the world.

In July 2019, the company made the Fortune Global 500 list for the first time, ranking 468th among all, and 7th among internet companies. Xiaomi is the youngest company on the 2019 Fortune Global 500 list. In May 2020, the company made the Forbes Global 2000 List again and its ranking jumped to 384th.

Shakey’s 45-year strong in the Philippines! Through THIN and THICK

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Most of the industries threatened by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, few have felt the impact as deeply and immediately.

The restaurant industry worldwide is currently facing the worst crisis ever. Never in history have people seen businesses being disrupted in a way that can make many brands irrelevant and at risk of permanent closure. 

Yet amid this very volatile time, a few brands still endure. 

Shakey’s Pizza celebrates its 45th year of continued operation in the Philippines and is now a strong leader in the family casual dining restaurant category in the country. This is a milestone for the brand known for its Thin-Crust Pizzas and Chicken ‘N’ Mojos, but the way to the top has not been easy. 

Before going back to being a family-friendly brand that it is today, Shakey’s underwent several changes that had caused some worries for the brand. At one time, it was known as a beer joint, a place where people enjoyed live band music as they have some beer and pizzas. Even popular rock bands of that time could be found playing in different Shakey’s branches. When the popularity of this business model faded, the brand switched to being a quick-service restaurant and tried to compete with the bigger fast-food brands in the market. 

Adapting to a quick-service model became a failure because the core of Shakey’s are high-quality, made-to-order products that are best shared with family and friends. The brand could not provide these products at the same quality in one or two minutes and at low prices. The food quality, service and store ambiance of Shakey’s deteriorated as well, and many guests started to abandon the brand. By the early 2000s, the brand was financially in trouble and the future for Shakey’s became bleak. 

In 2003, the Shakey’s board saw the need for a major reorganization and to undergo a serious change management process to survive and redeem its once lofty image to the market. A new executive team was put in place with the current President and CEO Vicente Gregorio as head of the company. The idea to revitalize the Shakey’s brand by bringing it back to its core DNA came from Mr. Gregorio. 

The brand position of “Fun, Family, Pizza” was introduced and it became Shakey’s focus. Being a product of the Shakey’s brand, Mr. Gregorio saw this as a logical strategy. His career at Shakey’s started in the mid-80s when he worked as a crew. During this time, the brand was number one. Mr. Gregorio brought with him a strong understanding of the brand and what made it tick for its chosen market. He also brought back with him 12 years of rich experience after leading other local and foreign restaurant brands. 

Mr. Gregorio also introduced the Shakey’s Wow Culture, which emphasizes the need to always be better than before, better than others, and better than expected. He made it clear that the new Shakey’s Mission was to “WOW the Guests.” Under the new Shakey’s Executive and Management team. the need to be truly guest-centric was considered very crucial. 

Because of the changes since 2003, Shakey’s and the company has delivered 16 consecutive years of double-digit growth in sales and profits. This is a feat that has never been done by any brand in the country before. Now, after 45 years, Shakey’s has remained to be a brand that is well-loved and trusted. 

A change in majority ownership in April 2016 and the subsequent IPO in December 2016 has allowed Shakey’s and the company to have access to bigger and better resources, further improving the brand’s position to sustain business growth and relevance. 

The year 2020 has started with a bang for Shakey’s. In the first two months, the company was on track to achieve its 17th consecutive year of high growth until this Covid-19 struck. Despite the crisis and the tough ECQ conditions, Shakey’s has managed to adjust quickly and adopt the necessary changes. 

To date, almost all of Shakey’s stores have reopened and have performed relatively well compared with others. It is proof that the Shakey’s brand is truly resilient and it remains relevant to its guests even in a time of crisis. 

Shakey’s recognizes that the path to full recovery will be slow. But the company remains confident and ready to take advantage of any opportunities that will come. The game plan is to bring back the brand to its familiar growth mode as soon as possible. 

Since partial dine-in has been allowed. Shakey’s is excited to welcome its guests back and reintroduce them to the wowing restaurant experience that they were most fond of. A lot of changes are implemented to ensure the safety of the guests and staff. Health and Safety has always been a commitment of the brand, and now, it has put an even higher standard of safety protocols to make sure that the guests will know, feel and see that everything is safe in Shakey’s. 

And as a way of thanking its very loyal guests, Shakey’s is celebrating its 45th anniversary with 45% off on Solo and Buddy Pack orders of Chicken ‘N’ Mojos when guests present a valid SuperCard. This is available until June 30, 2020 for Dine-in, Carry-out and Delivery. 

Strong as ever, after 45 years of business in the Philippines, Shakey’s has proven that through earthquakes, coup d'états, typhoons, volcano eruptions, economic crisis and other adversities— through thin and thick, the brand has got what it takes to survive and grow. This can be attributed to our very supportive shareholders, very dedicated and capable employees, franchise partners, valued suppliers, and of course, our very important guests. 

Shopee Supports the Development of Tech Talent with Shopee Code League, the First-Ever Regional Virtual Coding Competition

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Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, has launched Shopee Code League, a first of its kind 'Code from Home' challenge made available across the region. 

This initiative offers tech enthusiasts an opportunity to learn and upgrade their skills as the demand for tech talents continues to rise.

From June 8 to August 1, tech enthusiasts can broaden their knowledge, upgrade their skills, and increase exposure as they connect with like-minded people across the region

A two-month-long program, Shopee Code League is an online coding challenge that includes weekly competitions and digital training workshops open to all students and professionals. 

Through this initiative, all tech enthusiasts will get equal access to learning opportunities, including the chance to work on real data sets and challenges in the tech industry. Registered participants will also have the opportunity to attend numerous free online training workshops touching on topics including data analytics and data science. 

Participants will also gain access to talks by industry leaders, including Andrei D. Coronel Ph.D., Chair in the Department of Information Systems & Computer Science. He will be sharing his views on the importance of technology and nurturing the next generation of tech talent.

Martin Yu, Associate Director at Shopee Philippines, said, "We are excited to help tech enthusiasts learn and upgrade their skills from home through the Shopee Code League. Shopee has successfully organized past coding challenges, and we are taking it a step further by bringing tech communities from across the region together for the first time virtually. Shopee Code League aims to help potential tech talents to make a difference in the tech community. We will continue to empower the growth of tech talents and develop a tech ecosystem that will drive the Philippine digital economy forward."

Registration is open until June 30.

For more information about the Shopee Code League, please visit https://careers.shopee.sg/codeleague/.