Polaris Esports defeats Execration in All-Filipino Dota 2 Grand Finals

Championship Sunday was in full swing at the Asia Pacific Predator League 2022 Grand Finals at Link Forest in Tokyo, Japan. With a Filipino team already assured of the win in Dota 2, ArkAngel Predator had to play above expectations to make waves in the PUBG side after a middle-of-the-pack showing in the first two days.

In the All-Filipino finals of Dota 2, it was a brawl between Polaris Esports and Execration. A risky Position 4 Leshrac by Marvin “Xavius” Rushton didn’t pay off too much in the early game despite picking up an early Aghanim’s Shard. Jinn “Palos” Lamatao’s Pudge was hitting all the strides in Game 1 in a masterclass performance. Game 2, the Pudge was again the hero, this time in the hands of John “Natsumi” Vargas. Alongside Mc “Lelouch” Villanueva and his Leshrac, Polaris snowballed itself in Game 2 to force a decider. 

Game 3 promised to be a banger of a long game from the draft alone with Execration picking up Naga Siren while Medusa was the choice for Polaris Esports. But long game it was not, as Polaris managed to play a fast tempo game with an unchecked Broodmother pick. Polaris convincingly took the championship against Execration to take home the $75,000 prize and the illustrious Predator Shield. Execration brings home $30,000 prize money after taking second place while GrindSky Esports, who finished third, has $15,000 in earnings.

Sue Ong-Lim, Acer PH General Manager 

For PUBG, ArkAngel Predator kicked off the day with a middle-of-the-pack performance in Map 11. The Filipino squad had to bring in its A-game from Map 12 onward for any chance of a podium finish against the fierce competition from around the region. ArkAngel’s safe approach allowed the team to secure some much needed points as it finished strong with 11 kills in the map to move up in the standings.

ArkAngel Predator found its fire anew in Map 14 as the team managed to finish third in the crucial map which stabilized the team’s position at third overtaking Korean squad GNL. ArkAngel goes home after a hard fought campaign and will be bringing home $15,000 in prize money. In the end, it was still Vietnamese squad Genius Esports and its huge lead that took the championship and the $75,000 prize money while Korean team DWG KIA took  second place and $30,000. 

After the awarding ceremony, participating teams were honored and Intel MVP Awards were given to Attack All Around’s Escalucio and Yagon Galacticos’ ATee for PUBG and Dota 2 respectively. To cap the tournament off, Acer Philippines General Manager Sue Ong Lim, along with Predator Philippines brand ambassadors Alodia Gosiengfiao and Amara Ui, announced that the next Asia Pacific Predator League Grand Finals would take place in Manila, Philippines in 2024.

For more information regarding the Asia Pacific Predator League, follow Predator’s social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

 

Acer Offers Great Deals and Freebies on Shopee 9.9

Leading technology company Acer is teaming up with online shopping platform Shopee for 9.9 Super Shopping Day on September 9, 2020, where shoppers can get amazing deals and freebies such as free Microsoft Office 2019 Home and Student and RAM upgrades on the brand's popular products Aspire 5, Nitro 5 and Swift 3.

If you're still looking for the perfect online learning gadget, these deals are irresistible. Every purchase of an Acer Aspire 5 Magic Purple (A514-53-31JZ) comes with a FREE Microsoft Office 2019 Home and Student and a Free Acer Foldable Workstation Desk, all worth Php 12,998.

Get a FREE 4GB RAM Module update for every purchase of a Nitro 5 (AN515-43-R2WK). 

Get a FREE Acer Foldable Workstation Desk for every purchase of an Acer Swift 3 (SF314-57-53X9). This promo bundle, worth Php 5,999, is available for a limited time.

"By teaming up with Shopee, which is a very popular online shopping platform in the country and region, we can reach many customers with tech needs who are not able to go to a store or a mall. Through this partnership, we help keep them safe in their homes, too," said Sue Ong-Lim, Acer General Manager.

Visit Acer’s Official Social Media Pages for more details: Facebook – @AcerPH, Instagram – @acerph, Twitter – @acerphils, www.acer.com.

The Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day will run from August 19 to September 9, 2020. It will feature exciting promos like free shipping with ₱0 minimum spend, daily flash deals for as low as ₱9, and bigger discounts when shoppers use ShopeePay. Consumers will also get huge discounts up to 90% off on leading brands, win exciting prizes via in-app games, and many more.

Visit Acer’s Shopee Flagship Store and Official Social Media Pages for more details: https://shopee.ph/acerphilippines, Facebook – @AcerPH, Instagram – @acerph, Twitter – @acerphils, www.acer.com.

For more information on the Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day, please visit https://shopee.ph/m/99.

Download the Shopee app for free via the App Store or Google Play.

ArkAngel won the Predator League PUBG Philippine Finals held at Glorietta

Predator League PUBG Philippine Finals was recently held at Glorietta Activity Center last January 27 and joined by over 16 Top Teams from all over the Philippines.  ArkAngel with (168 points) composed of – Mark Christian Dedal, Christian Estrella, Dan Noya, and Kirk Robin Amable won the championship. 

ArkAngel with Alodia 

With the addition of PUBG on its second year, Predator League is one the biggest eSports tournaments worldwide. Only the best of the best teams from 13 participating countries will fight for the Predator Shield and prove to be the greatest e-sports team in the region.

Over PHP200,000 in cash prizes and the chance to represent the country in one of the most prestigious PlayerUnkown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) competitions in Pan Asia Pacific are at stake in the Predator League PUBG Philippine Finals on January 26 at the High Grounds Café and and January 27 at Glorietta Activity Center.

A total of 16 top teams from all over the Philippines – Team No Future, Miraculum, TNC, ArkAngel, Anonymous Ilonggos, Nirvana, Vulture Gaming, Mistah, DPT, AdMiral, Ronin, 5peaks, Patriots, Vortexfarm, NCGC Vortex, and Bosons– compete for the Philippine championship title.

The team with the highest score wins, determined by a pointing system with a total of 12 action-packed rounds. The team will also get a chance to represent the Philippines at the Predator League Finals 2019 in Thailand on February 15 – 17, 2019 for a chance to get a slice of the USD 400,000 pool prize.

Predator has the most complete line of gaming devices ranging from laptops, desktops, and monitors with the latest technologies, enhancing the eSports community's gaming experience—truly the best gaming monitor in the market.

"Predator’s support for this tournament reinforces the brand’s commitment to the gaming industry in the Philippines and in the region. We are very happy to share the opportunity to show the world how exceptional our homegrown gamers are, not only in DOTA2 but also in PUBG," said Sue Ong-Lim, Predator Philippines Sales and Marketing Director.

To also give the public of what an ultimate gaming experience feels like, the Predator Thronos Gaming Chair was also revealed during the competition.

The majestic Predator Thronos’ steel structure is 1.5-meter tall. Its motorized cockpit for adjusting your screen setup comes in dual-tone black with blue-white accents. The reimagined gaming chair lets the gamer live inside the game as it vibrates in synchronization with sound the games produce.  

The chair is adjustable and includes an ergonomic seat design, footrest, and a cabin that reclines up to 140 degrees. The overhead brace supports three 27-inch gaming monitors and a space for a Predator gaming PC. Integrated with a Predator PC and triple Predator monitors plus gadgets, the Predator Thronos is really more than a gaming chair—it’s a gamer’s wild, ultimate cave.

Predator Thronos is customizable depending on the gamer’s preference. Its CPU is interchangeable from POS-610 RGB, PO9-500 RGB to the best option P09-900 RGB and its monitor from Nitro XV272U P, Nitro XV273K P to the much-raved Predator XB273K. Predator offers three packages with SRP starting at PHP 699,999.

 

Sue Ong-Lim, Predator Philippines Sales and Marketing Director

FINAL STANDING (12 OF 12 ROUNDS)

CHAMPION: ArkAngel (168 points) – Mark Christian Dedal, Christian Estrella, Dan Noya, and Kirk Robin Amable

1ST RUNNER UP: Vortex Farm (128 points) – Mark Chin, Mark Nerosa, Christian Prajes, and Kanakann Namia

2ND RUNNER UP: NCGC Vortex (103 points) – Jessie Jude Aparece, Jellicoe Piloto, Resmark Wating, and Christopher John Canete

5^th Ronin (75 points); 6^th Bosons (74 points); 7^th Patriots (71 points); 8^th 5PEAKS (68 points); 9^th Miraculum (59 points); 10^th A Ilongos (46 points); 11^th Mistah (46 points); 12^th TNC (42 points); 13^th Nirvana (41 points); 14^th Vulture Gaming (35 points); 15^th AdMiral (35 points); 16^th DPT (21 points).

Neon eSports bags the coveted Predator League 2019 DOTA 2 Championship Title

Predator once again brings Predator League: Dota 2 Finals—a highly anticipated gaming and youth event in the Philippines. The said competition, in its second year, provides an opportunity to the gaming community in the country to showcase their competence and skills.

Four Semi Finalists—Alpha Gaming from Visayas; Neon eSports from Metro Manila; TaskUs Titans from Luzon and NCGC from Mindanao—compete for the Predator League Championship Title.

                                                    Neon eSports

After a heated semi-finals, TaskUs Titans won over NCGC, while Alpha Gaming bows to Neon eSports. A well-fought championship battle was witnessed by the audience between TaskUs and Neon, where the latter emerged as winners. 3rd runner-up Alpha Gaming and 2nd runner-up NCGC both win a cash prize of Php20,000 while TaskUs ends the their run with a bridesmaid finish and takes home Php40,000. With a dominant win, Neon eSports bags the coveted Predator League 2019 DOTA 2 Championship Title and wins Php120,000 cash prize.

“The Philippine gaming community is strong and continues to grow tremendously. Acer Predator is proud to be a witness and partner to that growth. The Acer Predator League Dota 2 Finals will showcase the country’s best of the best in one tournament,” said Sue Ong-Lim, Acer and Predator Philippines Sales & Marketing Director.

ESports in the Philippines have evolved throughout the years. Due to Filipino gamers’ undeniable skills and potential, the support they get have become enough to be acknowledged in international scenes. Predator is proud to reinforce their continuous support to the gaming industry in the Philippines.

For further information about Asia Pacific Predator League 2018 campaign, visit https://predator-league.com/.

Acer Philippines partners with Samsonite for its Back-to-School #CarryOn Promo

I remember owning a very sturdy backpack that travels with me in and out of the country for as long as 9 years now. I always partner it with my luggage. Its the best investment that I have. It seats in the cabinet for months now. I need to retire the backpack and replace it with a compact luggage soon. I have around 4 luggages in different colors.  I need to buy a black or blue luggage this year to give way to my travels. I am excited!

I just got lucky that Acer PH came up with the back-to-school promo. With every Acer PH laptops and or projectors that you purchase, you'll get to own one sturdy luggage from Samsonite.  That is good news for millennial travelers as well as bloggers like me who love to travel and document, vlog/blog each country that I am going to visit.

Acer Philippines, a leading tech and innovations company, has collaborated with American luggage and travel bag manufacturer Samsonite for its back-to-school promo. The launch event was held last May 15 at the Mega Fashion Hall in SM Megamall.

This year, Acer Philippines’ back-to-school promo is especially made for millennials. Seeing the world’s biggest generation’s constant thirst for adventure and new experiences, the tech giant uses travelling as a motivation to inspire the youth to do well, whether in school or in their professions. Aptly called “#CarryOn”, the Promo encourages the youth to power through the hurdles they encounter in pursuit of their dreams and goals.

“If there’s one thing we’ve learned about millennials, it’s that they are very passionate individuals who are unstoppable if they are truly motivated,” shares Sue Ong-Lim, Acer Philippines’ Sales and Marketing Director. “Travel is, without a doubt, one of their strongest motivations. This is why we’ve partnered with Samsonite, a household name when it comes to travelling, to help us propel this cause forward. Hand in hand, we are hopeful that we will be able to not only motivate our millennials, but also reward them for their hard work by fueling their wanderlust.”  

Befitting a movement that advocates trying out different things and enjoying new experiences, Acer Philippines’ Back-to-School Promo was launched through a travel-inspired event, where guests filled out a passport by completing various activities.

The affair also saw the debut of the #CarryOn video, which shows what the back-to-school campaign is all about. Directed by Ms. Irene Villamor, known for her works in Camp Sawi and Meet Me In St. Gallen, the film depicts how the youth turn to travelling as a way to cope and re-energize in the face of the stresses of their daily lives. The full video may be seen in the Acer Facebook Page.

“Travel inspires a different form of education – it makes you learn about new environments, exposes you to different cultures, and gives you a clearer view of the world,” shares Ciely Buenviaje, Country Head of Samsonite Philippines. “Samsonite could not be happier to be partnering with Acer in promoting such a holistic growth for the millennial generation.” 

The Acer Philippines #CarryOn Back-to-School Promo will run until June 30, 2018, during which every purchase of qualified Acer and Predator laptops, Acer projectors, and Acer desktop will come with free Samsonite luggage.

For more information on the Promo, visit the Acer Philippines Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/AcerPH and the Acer Philippines website at www.acer.com.ph, and follow @acerphils on Twitter. You may also purchase online via http://ph-store.acer.com/.

Acer celebrated “Acer Day” in the Philippines in a giant ball pit

It was truly a fun day when Acer transformed Glorietta Activity Center to a giant ball pit on August 7, where guests and a kid at heart like me played and tried all the game stations.

Acer celebrates "Acer Day" in keeping with the global look and theme “Be cool everyday”, the venue was transformed into a giant ball pit for a full day, where mall guests may play freely in any of the stations. The Glorietta Activity Center also served as the backdrop for various energetic performances by Basti Artadi and Kjwan, and lively sets from famed DJs Euric and Nina.

“Acer Day was conceptualized to continually refresh and breathe new life into the brand, as well as to boost the public’s awareness and knowledge about Acer products,” shares Sue Ong-Lim, Sales and Marketing Director of Acer Philippines. “This year’s celebration is the first of many to come, and consumers can trust that it will only get better from here.”

Acer Day is the world’s leading computer brand’s first transnational and largest annual brand day event, which kicked off in 14 countries, including China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand and Vietnam. Andrew Hou, President of Pan Asia Pacific Region, shares that Acer Day’s grand opening date was specifically chosen for a special purpose, in that “eight-three ” (Aug. 3) sounds like “Acer”. Following this run, every August 3rd in the future will be Acer’s brand day, where fresh brand activities and events will be introduced to consumers.

The theme of this year’s Acer Day is “Be cool everyday”, inspired by and centered on Acer’s AeroBladeTM 3D fan. The AeroBladeTM technology enables the use of the world’s thinnest metal fan blade, providing advanced aerodynamics and airflow performance to keep the system at a low temperature.

The “Acer Day” event website officially kicked off on July 21st and will stay live until October 3″. Consumers can log in with social media accounts to participate in a total of 11 daily challenges, including memory puzzles, friend sharing games, and other fun challenges, to earn “Cool Points”. These Cool Points may then be exchanged for raffle tickets. Prizes include five (5) Acer Swift 7, one (1) Acer Spin 1, and three (3) Predator Helios 300, which will be drawn on October 11.



More treats and exclusive deals will also be available for purchases made during Acer Day check out the event website at www.acer-day.com. ph and the Acer Philippines Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/AcerPH for more information.