Sony Introduces Float Run - the Headphones Specifically Designed for Cyclists and Runner

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Sony’s new off-ear headphones help you go the distance through an innovative and comfortable design for a stress-free listening experience

Sony announces its newest innovation, the Float Run[i], an off-ear headphones that positions the speaker near, but without touching the ear canal, leaving the ear safely uncovered while still delivering a rich sound experience making it perfect for cyclists and runners.

The Float Run headphones focus on the cyclist’s posture and runner’s form, for a comfortable and stable experience without having to compromise sound quality. Float Run offers functional features to runners, including a lightweight design with a flexible neckband that doesn’t slip when in motion. Whether you go for a quick jog or a record-breaking run, your music stays on you to keep you going. For cyclists, the pressure-free design that sits off of the ears eliminates the worry of sweat and chafing. It even positions nicely even with a bicycle helmet on. This product was well received by crowdfunding, which led to its official launch.

Designed for comfort and safety

With a special off-ear design, cyclists and runners won’t have to worry about pressure or stuffiness on their ears. For extended comfort, the Float Run headphones sit on the ears of the wearer, so they can enjoy comfort for longer without disruption. Additionally, Float Run headphones only weigh approximately 33 grams, so runners can focus on their surroundings. The design is also advantageous and safe for cyclists who ride on busy roads prone to accidents because the device does not completely block the ears.

Special off-ear design

Stable and secure fit

Designed to be stable and secure, Float Run headphones stay in place no matter how fast the cyclist pedals or the runner moves. Tested on a wide range of head shapes and hairstyles, the headphones will stay with the wearer, due to the flexible neckband design. Additionally, Float Run headphones were tested with accessories including hats and sunglasses. Whatever is worn, the stabilizing neckband will keep them secure.

Stable and secure

Unique sound

The 16mm drivers and precise tuning combined with the off-ear style offers a more natural and wider sound so there is no compromise on sound quality. The Float Run headphones has an open-type design that eliminates echo of the sounds your body makes, like footsteps, chewing, or heavy breathing and allows in ambient sound.

Ambient sound

The Float Run headphones are designed to fill the user’s ears, but not cover them, so they can be aware of their surroundings. The Float Run design allows music to naturally mix with ambient sound and be formed by the user’s ear shape. Float Run off-ear headphones keep ears unobstructed, to achieve peak performance in whatever activity they are performing.

Ambient sound

Functional and user friendly

With an IPX4 water-resistant rating[ii], consumers don’t have to worry about damage from sweat or from getting caught out in the rain. With long battery life and up to 10 hours of playtime when fully charged, the Float Run headphones will power long runs. In a hurry? A quick charge of 10 minutes will give an hour of play[iii].

IPX4 water resistant rating

With a variety of controls built in, users can control playback and access their smartphone's voice assistant without having to take it out of their pocket or bag[iv]. When their activity is over and it’s time to get to work, the Float Run headphones have a high-quality built-in microphone to make them just as ideal for productivity tasks. Float Run headphones conveniently charge using USB-C. Additionally, the headphones include a carrying pouch to keep the supplied charging cable and headphones together and protected.

Availability

Get the Sony Float Run for only PHP 7,999.00 at select Sony Authorized Dealers nationwide starting April 7, 2023.

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[i] Float Run is a trademark of Sony

[ii] Excluding the driver unit. Do not wash the unit with liquid. Wipe with a soft dry cloth to clean.

[iii] Actual performance varies based on settings, environmental conditions, storage, and usage.

[iv] Availability of function depends on the smartphone or app version.

MICECON 2023 highlights Davao as key MICE destination

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Located in the southern part of the Philippines and the center for development in Mindanao, Davao City is hosting this year’s MICECON once again after 10 years. The conference is deemed as an effective way to restart and boost economic and tourism activities, not only in the Davao region but also the rest of the Philippines and the world.

The Department of Tourism (DOT) through the Tourism Promotions Board Philippines (TPB) and the City Government of Davao spearheads the M.I.C.E Conference (MICECON), the largest gathering of Meetings, Incentive Travel, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) professionals in the country to be held on March 1 to 3 at the SMX Convention Center in SM Lanang Premier.

“Davao’s hosting of the MICECON will provide a tremendous boost to the city’s tourism industry and a huge step towards its own vision of making Davao a preferred MICE destination not only in the Philippines but in Asia”, said TPB COO Maria Margarita Montemayor Nograles.

With the theme, “MICEConverge: Blaze New Trails,” the three-day conference will serve as a gateway to provide more business opportunities and strengthen ties with domestic and international stakeholders. It is a hybrid event expected to bring in 500 in-person delegates and up to 2,000 online participants from here and abroad.

Highlights of the event include the MICE Youth Challenge, Power Dressing and Glam Makeup Sessions and Workshops where Davao’s finest tourism and product services will be on full display with the sub-themes, “Celebrating Nature”, “Celebrating Diversity” and “Celebrating Travel and Technology.”

First MICE Youth Challenge in Davao

The first and much awaited Philippine MICE Youth Challenge will take place on March 1 during MICECON 2023. It is a national contest for students who are enrolled or have recently completed the MICE Management or Business Events Class in a Philippine-based university. This activity gives contestants the opportunity to conceptualize and present an event business plan that will be reviewed by a select panel of MICE experts to deepen their knowledge about industry practices.

This initiative aims to foster a culture of creativity and excellence among the participants and serve as a learning platform to better equip them to become MICE professionals. It was conceptualized by the Philippine MICE powerhouses who are members of the Philippine Association of Convention/Exhibition Organizers and Suppliers, Inc. (PACEOS) and the Philippine MICE Academy.

The participants of this challenge will be judged by esteemed representatives from the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM), the Hotel Sales and Marketing Association (HSMA), and the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI).

The winners of the challenge will win up to PhP 15,000 plus tokens and the chance to compete at the Asian Federation of Exhibition and Convention Associations (AFECA) Asia MICE Youth Challenge.

For more information about the event, visit www.micecon.ph.

The story behind the shelves: How P&G’s sustainable in-store display came to be

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Around 80% of P&G’s in-store display shelves have been replaced by collapsible, reusable, and paper-based displays called Flexi-POSMs.

The increasing consumer awareness about sustainability and corporations' role in protecting our planet have compelled the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry to shift towards sustainable product packaging.

For trusted consumer goods company Procter & Gamble (P&G) Philippines, they are also doing sustainable solutions in other parts of their business operations.

Project LESS is a P&G initiative that aims to create better and more sustainable alternatives to other significant but often overlooked materials. Since its launch in 2021, P&G’s Project LESS has customized its product bundling packaging by converting single-use laminate-based bellybands and stickers to 100% FSC-certified papers, introduced flexible and reusable point-of-sale materials (POSMs) and recycled P&G cartons into honeycomb-like wrappers for last mile packaging in e-commerce deliveries.

Among these, replacing old, single-use in-store displays with a more sustainable alternative called flexi-POSMs, is one of the biggest projects P&G has taken on through Project LESS.

“At P&G, sustainability is an integral part of our operation. Our flexi-POSM initiative is part of our continuing commitment to do what’s good for our consumers, and what’s good for business,” says Anna Legarda, Communications Director of P&G Philippines.

What are flexi-POSMs?

Product in-store displays commonly seen in grocery stores and supermarkets. They are branded, usually made of plastic, and often single-use.

P&G began shifting to flexi-POSMs, which are collapsible, reusable, and paper-based to operate more sustainably with partners and consumers.

The easy-to-revisual structure also allows P&G brands to reuse the flexi-POSMs, prolonging their life cycle. This reusability has also allowed the company to successfully reduce approximately 20,000 kg of virgin material use. The flexi-POSMs are also collapsible and lightweight, making it possible to transport twice as much in one trip, enabling lessening of P&G’s carbon footprint from transportation, as well.

Since its launch in 2021, the company has converted more than 80% of its traditional floor displays into flexible POSMs in various retail stores in the Philippines.

These efforts, along with the rest of P&G’s sustainability endeavors in its operations earned the company the Sustainability Company of The Year’s Circle of Excellence Award at the recent 2022 CEO Asia Awards.

Experience Limitless Love at Ortigas Malls!

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Speak your mind, express yourself and celebrate Valentine's Day at Greenhills, Tiendesitas and Estancia Mall with these events:

Take a romantic and memorable photo with a loved one at Love Snaps, from February 1 to 14 at Greenhills G/F Vmall, Tiendesitas Level 1, Building B, Estancia G/F East Wing.

For an artsy date, Love and Art: Glass Painting featuring Glassicology by Fchel is a great painting workshop for couples on February 11, 1pm (Tiendesitas Level 1, Food Village), February 12, 2pm (Estancia G/F East Wing), and February 18, 2pm (Greenhills 2/F, Centermall). Meanwhile, Love and Art: Kids Crafts on February 12, 2pm (Tiendesitas Level 1, Food Village) will be a Valentine-themed crafts workshop for the little ones.

For the single people, there will be a Speed Dating event on Valentine’s Day at Greenhills (2pm), Estancia (4pm), and Tiendesitas (6pm). This will be open to people aged 20 to 40 years old.

Visit the Greenhills Mall, Tiendesitas, and Estancia at Capitol Commons social media pages for more details!

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Get ready to #ShareTheEpic with fantastic deals on the Samsung Galaxy S23 Series

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Get epic discounts and freebies when you pre-order the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra from today until February 23

Samsung recently unveiled its newest flagship lineup, the Galaxy S23 Series, which features the brand’s most advanced camera yet with a 200MP Adaptive Pixel sensor that captures epic moments with incredible precision, even in low light. It also offers the ultimate gaming experience thanks to the most powerful chipset ever in the Galaxy, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, all with an eco-friendly design and package.

Check out these epic deals and be among the first to take your passions further with the new Galaxy S23 series.

Enjoy epic discounts of up to PHP 76,000

From today until February 23, 2023, customers who pre-order the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+ , or the Galaxy S23 Ultra through samsung.com will enjoy discounts of up to PHP 76,000, including a FREE Memory Upgrade worth up to PHP 8,000. Those who avail this special promo can instantly get the higher memory variant for the price of the lower variant within the same model lineup.

Meanwhile, those who will trade-in their old devices can also enjoy additional savings of up to PHP 13,000 on top of their old device’s residual value.

The online pre-order promo also comes with an e-voucher worth up to PHP 5,000, a 50% discount on the Galaxy Buds2 Pro, and 30% off on the Galaxy Watch5 Series. This deal also includes a free 1-year Samsung Care+ coverage worth PHP 5,999, and a chance to earn double Samsung Rewards points.

Galaxy S23 Ultra 1TB Limited Edition VIP bundle

As an exclusive samsung.com offer, the Galaxy S23 Ultra 1TB will be offered as part of a limited-edition Samsung Galaxy VIP bundle guaranteeing total savings of as much as PHP 38,000. The VIP bundle includes the online-exclusive 1TB Galaxy S23 Ultra, along with the Galaxy Watch5 Pro 46mm, Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, Super Fast Wireless Duo Charger, Galaxy S23 Ultra Leather Cover, and 1-year Samsung Care+ coverage all for a discounted price of PHP 119,378.

This VIP bundle is also available at flexible payment terms. Customers can avail of 0% interest for up to 24 months installment with major credit cards, get instant discounts of up to ₱13,000 when you trade-in a qualified device, and free shipping to select areas nationwide.

Available in all authorized Samsung stores nationwide

Epic pre-order promos of the Galaxy S23 Series may also be claimed in through Samsung Experience Stores, Authorized Samsung Stores, Lazada, Shopee, Abenson.com and MemoXpress Online . By pre-ordering through any of these channels, you can enjoy as much as PHP 65,000 worth of discounts, which also includes a FREE Memory Upgrade, additional savings for traded-in devices, 50% off on the Galaxy Buds2 Pro, and 30% off on the Galaxy Watch5 Series.

For more information, visit https://www.samsung.com/ph/offer/online/2023/galaxy-s23-pre-order/.