September 27, 2018

LG Signature brings a new level of uniqueness, function and style to upgrade the consumer experience

Design, which is a combination of functionality, innovation, uniqueness and style is the most important process in building great products—and design thinking the best approach. Design thinking applies creative and technical thinking to the development of a product, drawing from the designer’s toolkit to integrate the needs of consumers and the possibilities of technology.


Paying special attention to patterns of customer behavior is key to the successful development of new products. The most imaginative companies are now engaging in conversations with consumers, tapping into their minds and comportments to co-create products, solutions and user experiences that are truly resonant and relevant to their lifestyles.

This consumer-oriented approach to design is the principle behind LG Signature, a collection of intuitive home appliances that advocate an authentic lifestyle in which cutting-edge technology, smart functionality, and ergonomic design co-exist harmoniously. This ultra-premium line gives customers a unique living experience in terms of innovation and usability, at the same time allowing the home to evolve into a multifunctional space for living, working and socializing.

Fusing sophisticated technology with contemporary minimalist style, each LG Signature premium product is thoughtfully designed to be visually captivating, while delivering the most elegantly curated, state-of-the-art experience. There’s the ultra-thin picture-on-glass LG OLED TV W8, which takes the immersive viewing and listening experience to the next level with ThinQ, LG’s artificial intelligence (AI) platform. ThinQ allows users to issue basic function-related, voice-activated commands to the TV, involving volume control, internet access and image settings. This smart TV is also buoyed by the new α (Alpha) 9 processor, which provides the highest picture quality, but with improved color performance and noise reduction. The W8 also supports Dolby VisionTM and Atmos for a more cinematic home entertainment experience.


Also combining function with timeless style is the LG Signature Refrigerator, the LG Signature Washing Machine, and the LG Signature Air Purifier (all three are not available in the Philippines). These beautifully crafted appliances offer impeccable performance and peerless design right down to the smallest detail. The highly stylish LG Signature refrigerator has an InstaView Door-in-Door feature which enables users to rap on a black-mirrored panel and see what is inside the fridge without opening the door, thus helping conserve energy. Stainless steel interiors help maintain cold air, and combined with a textured steel, scratch-resistant finish, provide a stunning design.






The beautifully designed LG Signature Air Purifier is also done in stainless steel, a durable shell that houses advanced features that can harness the power of water to filter out dust, chemicals and contaminants while quickly adjusting humidity levels to maximize comfort.

Even the washing machine, often relegated to the very back of the house or in the laundry room, is given the luxe treatment. A sleek matte enamel coating protects the surface of the washing machine from scratches and corrosion, while a touch-enabled Quick Circle User Interface is embedded on the the glass door for a seamless look. Function-wise the washer has an ingenious TWINWash systems that allows for two loads to be put on simultaneously or smaller loads to be done more frequently.

True design happens when it makes life easier, more convenient and more comfortable. The needs of consumers continue to evolve every day. LG is taking the time to understand what matters most to its consumers, continuing to develop products that are built around the lives people lead — and the lives they want to live.

DJI Introduces Mavic 2 Pro And Mavic 2 Zoom: A New Era For Camera Drones

Mavic 2 Series Features Two Industry First Camera Options With New Intelligent Features And Optimized Flight Performance

DJI, the world’s leader in civilian drones and aerial imaging technology, today introduced a new era for camera drones with two additions to its iconic Mavic series: Mavic 2 Pro, the world’s first drone with an integrated Hasselblad camera, and Mavic 2 Zoom, the world’s first foldable consumer drone with optical zoom capability.



The Mavic 2 is the most advanced DJI camera drone ever built, designed for professionals, aerial photographers and content creators. Incorporating the iconic folding design of the world’s most popular Mavic Pro, the Mavic 2 is a powerful platform with new gimbal-stabilized cameras and advanced intelligent features like Hyperlapse and ActiveTrack for easier and more dynamic storytelling. With an impressive flight time of up to 31 minutes and a more stable video transmission system, Mavic 2 delivers the optimal flight experience for capturing epic shots.

“When the Mavic Pro was launched two years ago, it redefined the way people looked at a drone and expanded possibilities for creators around the world,” said Kevin On, Global Communication Director at DJI. “Today, we enter a new era of aerial photography with the introduction of DJI’s new flagship product, the Mavic 2 series. The Mavic 2 Pro and Mavic 2 Zoom will enable photographers and videographers to take their inspirations to the air quickly and elevate their creative ideas to new heights.”


Mavic 2 Pro: Superior Image Quality with Hasselblad

Co-engineered in partnership with Hasselblad, the world’s leader in medium format photography, the Mavic 2 Pro is the world’s first drone with an integrated Hasselblad camera for outstanding image quality with superior light and color performance. Housing a 1-inch CMOS sensor with a 10-bit Dlog-M color profile, the camera captures four times as many levels of color per channel compared to Mavic Pro to provide maximum flexibility for photo and video editing. The Mavic 2 Pro can capture 20-megapixel aerial shots with utmost color accuracy using Hasselblad’s unique Hasselblad Natural Color Solution (HNCS) technology, while an adjustable aperture from f/2.8-f/11 provides more control across a wide variety of lighting conditions. With 4K 10-bit HDR support, the Mavic 2 Pro can be plugged into a 4K TV with HLG and will play back footage with the right color tones.



Mavic 2 Zoom: A Dynamic Perspective with Optical and Digital Zoom

Powered by a 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor, the Mavic 2 Zoom is DJI’s first foldable consumer drone with zoom, providing a dynamic perspective that ushers in a new era of creative storytelling. With the Mavic 2 Zoom, you can get closer to your subject at a moment’s notice by combining two-times optical zoom (24-48mm) with two-times digital zoom to simulate a 96mm telephoto lens that captures lossless video in full HD resolution. Hybrid auto-focus on the Mavic 2 Zoom combines phase and contrast detection for higher focus accuracy with an increased focus speed of up to 40% faster than before. Shoot vivid 12-megapixel photos or take advantage of the new Super Resolution feature that uses optical zoom to automatically capture and stitch nine photos together for a highly detailed 48-megapixel image, making it an ideal option for landscape photography.

Exclusive to the Mavic 2 Zoom, the new Dolly Zoom QuickShot mode opens a new visual language for storytelling that was previously reserved for professional cinematographers. It creates an otherworldly warped perspective by automatically zooming in as it flies away from its subject, keeping the subject the same size while the full background of the scene is revealed.



Mavic 2 Series: DJI’s New Flagship Consumer Drone with Powerful Camera Options

Both cameras capture vivid 4K ultra-high definition video with extreme detail, recording at a maximum bitrate of 100 megabits per second using the H.265 compression codec to give you an exceptional degree of latitude in post-production workflows. For photographers, new Enhanced High Dynamic Range capabilities blend a sequence of photos for ghost-free high dynamic range, giving the Mavic 2 Pro an impressive 14 stops of dynamic range and Mavic 2 Zoom up to 13 stops.



New Intelligent Tools For Epic, Cinematic Shots

The Mavic 2 is the ultimate tool for aerial content creation with new intelligent flight modes that make capturing professional-quality results almost effortless. A new Hyperlapse feature[1] produces establishing shots that show the passing of time, which you can share to social media immediately. JPEG and RAW photos can be simultaneously saved on a Micro SD card or the internal storage, leaving more room for post editing. Choose between Circle, Course Lock, Waypoint or Free mode to create timelapses with a simple tap of a button in the DJI GO 4 Mobile App: 

· Free - pilots the drone manually while shooting a Hyperlapse video.

· Circle - automatically flies the drone in a circular pattern around a subject you select to create a timelapse video that captures the action.

· Course Lock - keeps the camera fixed on shooting subject while the drone flies in a straight direction to create a unique perspective.

· Waypoint - plans a complex flight path based on both altitude and GPS coordinates to capture complex shots.


Keeping a moving subject in the frame is now easier than ever with ActiveTrack 2.0. This enhanced auto-track feature delivers a powerful combination of autonomous tracking and obstacle sensing capabilities never before seen in a DJI drone. Using the main camera and the front dual vision cameras, the Mavic 2 creates a three-dimensional map of the area in front of it, and uses new trajectory algorithms to analyze motion and predict the subject’s path up to three seconds in the future. When tracking a target, the Mavic 2 can recognize and avoid obstacles while shooting your target without interruption. It can stay on target, even if your subject momentarily goes behind an obstacle, and can track the subject at higher speeds of up to 44 mph (72 km/h).[2]


Safer, Smarter and Stable Flight

The Mavic 2 delivers autonomous flight capabilities that help you capture shots with even more confidence in complex environments. A fully upgraded FlightAutonomy[3] system transmits data to a more powerful central processor for more accurate obstacle sensing and safer flight. For the first time ever in a DJI drone, Mavic 2 has 10 sensors on all sides of the aircraft to automatically detect obstacles in its path and help prevent collisions[4], allowing you to focus on capturing the perfect shot. 

An improved Advanced Pilot Assistance System (APAS) allows the aircraft to analyze its surrounding environment and automatically fly around obstacles without stopping. In addition, the Mavic 2 has a Bottom Auxiliary Light that turns on automatically to ensure safe and precise landings in low-light situations.

A newly designed OcuSync 2.0 video transmission system enables a more stable connection between the drone and its remote controller. The system features stronger interference resistance and auto-switching capabilities that supports both 2.4 GHz and 5.8 GHz frequency bands with the capability to use different frequencies for uplink and downlink data streams. It delivers 1080p video transmission feeds at a distance of up to 8km[5], allowing you to instantly edit and upload Full HD footage directly from the video cache in the DJI app in a wider variety of situations. Original resolution photos in JPEG can be saved directly to your mobile device, so you can immediately share what you create without the need to transfer files from the drone.


Aerodynamic Design and Extended Flight Time

The Mavic 2’s redesigned, more aerodynamic airframe reduces body drag by up to 19% compared to the Mavic Pro, allowing the Mavic 2 to fly at speeds of up to 44 mph (72 km/h) in Sport mode. Combined with a more efficient, quieter propulsion system and noise reducing propellers, the Mavic 2 has a maximum flight time of up to 31 minutes. 

To ensure crisp photos and smooth, shake-free footage, the Mavic 2 houses an ultra-precise three-axis mechanical gimbal to stabilize its camera even during high-speed motion. Photos and videos can be saved directly to the drone using its 8 GB onboard storage. All DJI users have control over how their data is stored and managed, as part of DJI’s commitment to protecting its customers' data.

A redesigned remote controller features detachable control sticks for ease of storage and portability. The Mavic 2 is compatible with DJI Goggles with the gimbal (yaw) control range up to -75°¬– +75° in Head Tracking mode, offering users a more immersive FPV flight experience.[6]


Price and Availability

The retail price of a Mavic 2 Pro, including the drone, battery, remote controller, charger, and four pairs of propellers, is PHP 98,800. The retail price of a Mavic 2 Zoom, including the drone, battery, charger, remote controller and four pairs of propellers, is PHP 76,300. A Fly More Kit, including two additional batteries, a multi-battery charging hub, a car charger, a battery to power bank adapter, two pairs of propellers and a carrying bag, retails at PHP 23,100. A gimbal replacement service exclusively for Mavic 2, will be available soon.

The Mavic 2 is now available for purchase at store.dji.com and the four DJI Flagship Stores. For more information on all the new features and capabilities of the Mavic 2, please visit https://www.dji.com/mavic-2.



About DJI

DJI, the world’s leader in civilian drones and aerial imaging technology, was founded and is run by people with a passion for remote-controlled helicopters and experts in flight-control technology and camera stabilization. The company is dedicated to making aerial photography and filmmaking equipment and platforms more accessible, reliable and easier to use for creators and innovators around the world. DJI’s global operations currently span across the Americas, Europe and Asia, and its revolutionary products and solutions have been chosen by customers in over 100 countries for applications in filmmaking, construction, inspection, emergency response, agriculture, conservation and other industries.



For more information, visit:

Website: www.dji.com

Online Store: store.dji.com/







[1] The upcoming “Task Library” feature, which saves the flight path for repeated shots that can capture unique content from different times of day, will be available soon.
[2] The Mavic 2 cannot sense obstacles during high speed flight (high speed tracking and Sport mode).
[3] FlightAutonomy only provides a certain amount of protection in specific modes and environments and does not compensate for user judgment during flight. Please be aware of your surroundings and App notifications when operating the Mavic 2 to ensure safety.
[4] Obstacle Sensing includes left/right, up/down, and forward/backward. Sensing for left/right directions is only available with ActiveTrack and Tripod Mode. Omnidirectional Obstacle Sensing does not cover all 360 degrees of the Mavic 2 aircraft.
[5]  Unobstructed, free of interference, when FCC compliant. Maximum flight range specification is a proxy for radio link strength and resilience. Always fly your drone within visual line of sight unless otherwise permitted.
[6] The DJI Goggles support a 2.4 GHz frequency band only, while the DJI Goggles RE support both 2.4/5.8 GHz frequency bands and real-time auto-switching for better performance. The use of a spotter is essential when wearing DJI Goggles or Goggles RE. The aircraft should not fly beyond the spotter's line of sight.

Kris Aquino imagines the possibilities in a home and work space equipped with Samsung Digital Appliances

The Queen of All Media Kris Aquino explores the cutting edge features and technologies of the Samsung Twin Cooling Refrigerator with her staff. 



Kris Aquino released a new webisode on her popular online channel, The Aquinos, in which she marvels at the time- and resource-saving features of the Samsung Digital Appliances. More than the top-notch service that these technologies provide, she also loves how they allow her to spend more loving moments with her sons, and provide quality experiences for everyone on her team.

“I know na for most of us na mga working moms, it’s really a challenge na ma-run natin properly and smoothly ang ating mga households,” says Kris. “I’m very blessed because there are a lot of people helping me do that, but gusto ko rin naman na maging mas madali and convenient for all of them.”

(I know that, for most of us who are working moms, it’s really a challenge to run our households properly and smoothly. I’m very blessed because there are a lot of people helping me do that, but of course, I want things to be easy and convenient for all of them, too.) 

Samsung Digital Appliances offer meaningful solutions to the needs of modern homemakers and consumers like Kris. At home, the actress and her family enjoy the pioneering technologies and the life-changing benefits of the Samsung Twin Cooling Refrigerator, Smart Oven, and FlexWash™. This innovation extends to her new studio, which is equipped with the Samsung Wind-Free™ Air Conditioner.

See how Kris provides the best care for her loved ones with Samsung Digital Appliances here: http://y2u.be/-3a_mHIOZ44







About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Samsung 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 http://news.samsung.com.


September 26, 2018

JG Summit to Upgrade Employee Experience Through Microsoft Office 365 and the Cloud Platform

With a vision to become the leading digital conglomerate in the Philippines, JG Summit Holdings Inc. aims to achieve this goal through a digital transformation journey that will embed digitalization in its core business strategies to meet the evolving needs and lifestyle not just of its customers, but also of its employees.


(L to R): Jackie Buenviaje, Account Executive, Microsoft Philippines, Carlos Santos, Group Chief Information Officer, JGSHI, Lance Y. Gokongwei, President and Chief Operating Officer of JGSHI, Andrea Della Mattea, President, Microsoft Asia Pacific, Alberto Granados, Vice President, Microsoft Asia Pacific, Ricky Kapur, General Manager, Enterprise Operations Unit, Microsoft Asia Pacific, Tanya Aguila – Loo, Specialist Technology Unit Lead, Microsoft Philippines


“Our vision is to be the leading digital conglomerate in the Philippines. To achieve that goal, multiple groups within the JG Summit Business Units, Subsidiaries, and Affiliates have been working behind the scenes to bring about this transformation,” said JG Summit President and CEO Lance Y. Gokongwei.

Among the initiatives will be to upgrade the employee experience across the entire conglomerate through the use of Microsoft Office 365 and the cloud platform. JG Summit is transitioning from on-premise systems to Microsoft’s cloud services.

Office 365 is a set of Microsoft applications that allows users belonging to the same network to store files and share information. Compared to earlier versions of Microsoft applications, Office 365 uses the cloud platform, which offers agility, greater efficiency and security benefits.

JG Summit’s move to the cloud platform will further enable its employees to transform their environment into a digital workplace. With this project, the conglomerate envisions a New Culture of Work where employees will be introduced to the Modern Digital Workplace which will empower people across the organization to achieve more by enabling better communication, collaboration, and sharing of information from computers to mobile phones in a single cohesive platform.

The first step is to migrate everyone away from current e-mail platform and put everyone up unto the cloud platform accessible from anywhere in the world and enable collaboration on any device.

Ricky Kapur, General Manager, Enterprise Operating Unit, Microsoft Asia Pacific, reiterated how JG Summit’s initiatives closely aligns with Microsoft’s mission. “At Microsoft, we empower every person and every organization to do more. The fourth industrial revolution is here, and organizations must digitally transform not just to optimize operations, but to enable their people. We’re very excited to work with JG Summit and be part of their digital transformation journey.”

JG Summit is one of the largest and most diversified Filipino conglomerates, engaged primarily in businesses that serve a growing middle class with rising disposable incomes in the Philippines, Southeast Asia, and Australasia. These businesses include branded snack foods and beverages, commodities, agro-industrial businesses, air transportation, banking, real estate, and petrochemicals.

September 25, 2018

Star Cruises SuperStar Virgo Returns to Manila with Holiday Cruise Extravaganza this December

SuperStar Virgo, the flagship of Star Cruises will return to her well-loved Manila homeport in December with consecutive holiday concept cruises that cater to a wide spectrum of holidaymakers.



Recently, a press conference has been hosted held at the Hippodrome Bar & Lounge in Winford Hotel, one of the leading 5-starred hotels located in the heart of Manila, where members of the press got the news first-hand from senior executives of Star Cruises.



Among the guests in attendance were celebrity chef Sandy Daza and world-renowned Manila Symphony Orchestra, who will both make their cruise debuts with SuperStar Virgo in the month of December.



With exclusive sales promotions of Cruise One, Take One or 3rd/4th Guest Free offers, holidaymakers will have more reasons to take their vacations aboard this December, thanks to the spectacular line-up of theme cruises on SuperStar Virgo, with 5-night journeys to the sandy beaches in Southern China, as well as idyllic destinations in Vietnam.





Concert Cruise Series with The CompanY
Departure Date: December 4 to 9, 2018

Destinations: Halong Bay, Vietnam and Sanya, China

The deployment kicks off will feature the much-anticipated holiday concert at sea by The CompanY, a vocal harmony group that excels in pen‘orming a wide range of music genres, from classical choral music to alternative pop. Formed in 1985, The CompanY has now released 24 studio albums and garnered 54 music industry awards, making them the most awarded recording vocal group in the land. Guests at all ages will be swooned and crooned on the high seas with this versatile quintet.



Concert Cruise Series with the Manila PhilHarmonic Orchestra
Departure Date: December 9 to 14, 2018

Destinations: Halong Bay. Vietnam and Sanya. China

Imbibe the holiday spirit through a concerto at sea, as the wider-acclaimed Manila PhilHarmonic Orchestra will make her cruise debut aboard SuperStar Virgo. With over more than a decade of showcasing a solid passion for music through well-applauded live performances, records, tours. innovative programs of bringing the orchestra closer to the communities, guests of SuperStar Virgo will be presented the musical masterpieces by one of the leading orchestras in the country.



Festive Cooking Cruise with Celebrity Chef Sandy Daza
Departure Date: December 14 to 19, 2018

Destinations: Ho Chi Minh and Nha Trang, Vietnam

Celebrity Chef Sandy Daza, also known as host of TV shows FootPrints and Case Daza, will host cooking demonstrations on how to perfect his signature dishes specific for the holiday family festivities with guests onboard SuperStar Virgo. As a toting dad of four young adults, Chef Daza will also share personal tips on how to bond with children over the love of food and cooking, as cruises also sail through the wondrous country of Vietnam.





Vacation at Sea with Bro. Bo Sanchez
Departure Date: December 19 to 24, 2018

Destinations: Ho Chi Minh City and Nha Trang, Vietnam

Presented in partnership with Executive Resources, Inc., world-renowned best-selling author, entrepreneur, and preacher, Bo Sanchez will bring a unique flavour to this holiday sailing to Vietnam with inspirational sessions aimed to bring out the best you during the most wonderful time of the year. Guests onboard will also be treated to special daily masses mirroring the Filipino Simbang Gabi tradition scheduled throughout the cruise.



Celebrations at Sea

Departure Dates: December 24 to 29, 2018 and December 29, 2018 to January 3, 2019

Destinations: Ho Chi Minh City and Nha Trang, Vietnam

Treat yourself and your family the ultimate gift of a magical Christmas and New Year’s festive cruises with SuperStar Wgo. Make merry and memorable your family celebrations on the high seas, as the ship will not just be decked out in full-on festive designs, but also be providing once-in-a-year onboard activities fit for the biggest holiday celebration at sea!

Vacationers can also choose to embark from Manila to explore amazing tropical destinations with SuperStar Virgo, with the special 5-Night Coron / Puerto Princesa / Kota Kinabalu grand finale cruise with a single departure on 3 January 2019 to commemorate the completion of her seasonal deployment in the Philippines early next year.

For more information on Star Cruises, visit: http://starcruises.com.

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