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February 3, 2018

“Oriente Express joins other digital finance companies to form FinTechAlliance.ph”

Oriente Express has come together with other digital finance companies to establish FinTechAlliance.ph. With their combined efforts, these companies aim to drive financial innovation, provide a forum for the discussion of the future of technology and finance, and deliver social impact.

“The alliance was created to enable and strengthen the drive towards working for a financially inclusive Philippines,” says Katrina Cokeng, Oriente Express General Manager, and FinTechAlliance.ph Vice Chair. She adds, “We are working closely with the country’s regulators and leading FinTech companies to make sure we create financial solutions that deliver positive impact to the underbanked Filipinos.”

FinTechAlliance.ph includes various FinTech firms such as Grab Philippines, Smart Communications, Inc., Lendr, Uber Philippines, Cash Credit, Acudeen, CashCredit, Coins.ph, Lenddo, Mynt, PayMaya, PawnHero, Seedbox, and TrueMoney.

The association will focus on collaborative and strategic moves to further stimulate innovation towards inclusive growth and empowerment of the emerging Filipino classes.

“The formation of FinTechAlliance.ph is very timely as all industries in the country are undergoing digital transformation. Having a unified representation will make collaboration and communications more efficient,” says Teresita Herbosa, Securities and Exchange Commission Chairperson.

About Oriente Express

Oriente Express is a partnership between Greater China-based Oriente (which is behind internet giants Skype and LU.com) and JG Summit Holdings Inc. It aims to develop a digital finance marketplace to address financial exclusion of underbanked consumers and MSMEs, by enabling affordable online lending and wealth accumulation based on proprietary data and a revolutionary credit scoring infrastructure.

Visit www.OrienteExpress.com to learn more.

LENOVO OFFICIALLY KICKS OFF HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED LEGION OF CHAMPIONS SERIES II GRAND FINALE - Ten teams representing eight markets in Asia to compete for the glory of Asia’s gaming champion

Lenovo, the world’s leading PC manufacturer, has officially kicked off the “Legion of Champions Series II” Grand Finale (LoC; former League of Champions). This three-day gaming extravaganza, held in partnership with Intel, is expected to bring together over 60 gaming talents in Asia Pacific together in a Bangkok, Thailand.

Following last year’s successful debut, the competition has expanded its footprint to include teams from Hong Kong and Taiwan, in addition to Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. The in-market champions from the eight markets will battle it out and the winning teams will walk away with a combined pool of close to 500,000 THB (approximately PHP 812,000) in cash.

After three days of intense competition, from January 26 - 28, the champion team will walk home with a cash prize of 210,000 THB (approximately PHP 341,000), while the first and second runners up will be awarded 110,000 THB (approximately PHP 178,000) and 70,000 THB (approximately PHP 113,000) respectively.

Lenovo Legion gaming devices will be the enablers for qualifying champion teams to compete during LoC, empowering them with a world-class experience in speed, performance and consistency. The anniversary edition of Legion Y520 laptop will also make its first appearance at LoC to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the launch of Lenovo Legion, a gaming sub-brand first introduced in CES 2017. Coming in two designs – one in red and another in black and gold. In the Philippines, the black and gold version will be available in limited stocks in February 2018.

Legion of Champions Series II is one of Lenovo’s major efforts in nurturing the next-generation gamers and growing the gaming community in Asia. Professional or amateur gamers alike, the teams competing at the Grand Finale of LoC are the best in Asia’s gaming scene. These in-market champions have stood out despite the fierce competition; all of them have gone through multiple elimination rounds at the local level to finally reach the highly-anticipated Grand Finale, competing against other top-notch talents for the

ultimate gaming glory.

Hundreds of gaming fans are expected to attend this year’s Grand Finale of “Legion of Champions Series II” in Bangkok, Thailand to watch the heated battle and the birth of a new champion. For those who reside outside Bangkok, they can watch the live-streaming of the competition via https://www.facebook.com/LenovoTH/videos/10155550049041843/.

For more information on LoC 2018, please visit https://legionlenovo.com/loc2018/.

DJI’s New Osmo Mobile 2 Now Available In The Philippines

A Redesigned Osmo Mobile 2 Turns Smartphones Into Smart Steadycams

DJI, the world’s leader in creative camera technology, introduced the new Osmo Mobile 2 at the recently held CES 2018. Built for smartphones, it can give consumers, professional videographers and photographers new tools to capture smooth, steady videos and stunning photos wherever they go.

Osmo Mobile 2: The handheld smartphone camera stabilizer from DJI, redesigned for the storyteller in all of us. Using a lightweight design that supports portrait orientation, with simpler controls with cinematic zoom, a longer battery life for more filming, and intelligent features to help you share a professional-looking story wherever you go.

Osmo Mobile 2 – Redesigned for the Storyteller in All of Us

Osmo Mobile 2 is a smartphone camera stabilizer that captures smooth videos and high-definition panoramas with cinematic movement and incredible ease. DJI’s industry-leading three-axis gimbal technology cancels out movement in three directions so your video stays steady even if your hands shake or wobble, while DJI’s built in SmoothTrack technology detects and compensates for your movement of the camera to ensure a smooth cinematic shot every time.

Designed to be lightweight and portable, Osmo Mobile 2 is made from high-strength modified nylon and features a folding design that makes it perfect for all-day use. The two-way mobile clamp lets you easily pivot between landscape and portrait orientation so that you can chose the most engaging full-screen format for your audience. In addition, a 1/4” universal screw mount ensures compatibility with your favorite photography accessories, making Osmo Mobile 2 more versatile than ever.

Simpler controls let you use your phone’s camera like a professional camera with integrated settings for ISO, shutter speed and more. A new zoom slider lets you completely operate your smartphone camera from the handle and you can even produce dolly zoom, a visual effect usually created only on professional film sets.

A more powerful built-in battery system lets you film for up to 15 hours, over three times longer than the original Osmo Mobile’s battery. The new USB port enables phone charging during use and serves as a power bank for charging other electronics while on the go.

Smart software in the DJI GO mobile app unlocks intelligent photo and video features that help you create professional-looking content automatically. Videographers can use modes including ActiveTrack to automatically follow of subjects in motion, Motion Timelapse with up to five different camera positions, Hyperlapse to create dramatic time-lapse videos with the camera in motion, or stream live to popular social platforms like Facebook and YouTube. Photographers can expand their creativity with options such as Panorama, Long Exposure and LightTrail modes.

Price and Availability

Osmo Mobile 2 retails at PhP 7,900 and is locally distributed by MSI-ECS. To know where to buy the new Osmo Mobile 2, call (02) 688-3512 or email marketing@msi-ecs.ph.

For more information on all the new features and capabilities of Osmo Mobile 2, please visit www.dji.com/osmo-mobile-2.

Capture your picture-perfect moments with the new SAMSUNG Galaxy J7+ and J7 Pro now in pink!

Samsung Electronics Philippines Corporation officially launches the newest color variant of the Samsung Galaxy J7+ and J7 Pro, which now comes in pink, along with Liza Soberano and her real-life BFF Michelle Vito, as the faces of the J7 duo.

#LizChelle : Actress Michelle Vito joins her real-life BFF Liza Soberano as the newest faces of the SAMSUNG Galaxy J7+ and J7 Pro in PINK!

Since her launch as the face of the Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro last year, Liza is once again showing her fans how to capture picture perfect moments, this time with her ultimate BFF Michelle. From their adorable throwback photos back in 2011, to their nostalgic sleepover photos, to their ultra-glamorous bestie shots in star-studded balls and events, this duo has documented their friendship the same way we all do with our own best friends. It only goes to show that their friendship is set to grow even stronger with a phone that lets them capture perfect moments in the best way possible - with the Galaxy J7+ and J7 Pro in pink.

Just like Liza and Michelle, the Galaxy J7+ and J7 Pro in pink is perfect for best friends who love to declare their friendship through their style and hobbies. Now, with the Galaxy J7+ and J7 Pro in pink, you can also express your personality through your favorite color and share the experience with your favorite person!

Sporting the Galaxy J-Series’ famous night camera, the J7+ and J7 Pro in pink allows users to capture the night in exceptional quality, regardless of lighting condition. Top that with the its signature 5.5” FHD Super AMOLED Display that lets you view each photo in the best quality possible. The J7+’s 13MP+5MP rear cameras with LED flash and 16MP front camera with LED Flash and J7 Pro’s 13MP rear autofocus camera with LED flash and 13MP front-facing camera with LED flash also lets you capture all your picture-perfect moments with your BFF with flare!

The Galaxy J7+ and J7 Pro in pink are now available in the Philippines for PHP 19,990 and PHP 15,990, respectively.

To know more about the new Samsung Galaxy J7+ and J7 Pro, visit the Samsung Galaxy Studio located in Taguig City, or go online and visit facebook.com/SamsungPH or samsung.com/ph.

February 2, 2018

My Pope Philippines Magazine Jan-Feb 2018 to make your #happinessgoals come true

Start the year bright and light as My Pope Philippines welcomes 2018 with a feel-good issue.

Live , Laugh, Love as you browse through the pages of My Pope Philippines January - February 2018 issue and you will learn more on how to actively seek and be grateful on the blessings and good things that comes your way.

As the love month just around the corner, this issue will clue you all in on the secret to smoother and more harmonious life by discovering the five love languages which affects all types of relationships between family members, friends and lovers. This will share the romantic journeys of three featured married couples who were blessed by none other than Lolo Kiko!

Tickle your fancy with the pope’s funny side, and his confidence in the uplifting power of laughter.

And there's more! Inside the My Pope Philippines issue, you can also find a My Pope Kids mini magazine - shares tips on how to bond with your kids. It can be a field trip, playing cool games or creating your own stuff. There will also some trivia to add on to that knowledge and values raising your kids.

"You have so much to be positive about."

Be inspired and you will make all your #happinessgoals come true with My Pope Philippines’ heartfelt and inspirational advices.

My Pope Philippines Magazine Jan-Feb 2018 issue available on all National Bookstore branches, 7- eleven and partner newsstands nationwide for only Php 85 per copy.