Get #Tontekified at Tokyo Tonteki Greenbelt 5!

I learned to appreciate Japanese food when I was drawn to ramen, maki and sushi. Japanese has a way of perfecting its dishes, from tonkatsu then to Tonteki (pork loin steak) now. If you want your pork loin soft, chewy with special sauce to go with, then try and order Tonteki at their newly opened second branch Tokyo Tonteki, Greenbelt 5.

Perfect partner,  Tonteki and Japanese rice

Tokyo Tonteki is the brainchild of Shusaku Namikawa, originating in Mie Prefecture, the owner and founder of the original specialty restaurant in Japan, who was drawn to “tonteki” (Japanese for “pork loin steak”)—a local dish he had during a trip to Yokkaichi City.   The first Tonteki was opened on April 15, 2007, the owner, founder, and chef opened his first restaurant in Shibuya Prefecture in Tokyo, Japan. He discovered a unique way of cooking pork loin steak that he combined with his very own sauce made of aged fruits, vegetables and spices.  The result was pork steak that is incredibly tender and tasty. He believes that it is best to share this delectable dish outside of Japan and so he expanded in Asia. When it opened in the country October last year at UP Town Center,  it was a hit among filipinos that the Am-Phil Group (behind Chili’s, Super Bowl of China, and Nanbantei of Tokyo) decided to open another branch in Greenbelt 5. Selected bloggers were invited  to try Tonteki,  Tonburg and other great japanese cuisine last November 20, it was purely love at first bite.

An order of tonteki goes well with a bowl of steaming hot pork miso soup. The flavor- rich miso wakes up the flavor of tonteki with its sweet special sauce.

 “What makes us unique is that our pork loin steak is not breaded. What you get is a piece of thick, tender and tasty tonteki, with fresh sides and sauces made from scratch,” said Laine de Jesus-Vallar, senior marketing manager of Tokyo Tonteki.

The premium high-grade pork loin meat with the perfect harmony of fat marbling, the secret is also in the cooking. The meat is cooked in low temperature, keeping it tender while ensuring that all its natural juices are locked in. The pork is then “tontekified” leading to an explosion of great flavors.

The Regular Tonteki Set is comprised of thick and tender pork loin cuts served with the signature Tonteki sauce and topped with garlic chips. Each set includes bean sprouts, shredded cabbage, pickled cucumber, steamed Japanese rice and pork miso soup. Extra refills of these side dishes are free.

Tonteki Sets come in a variety of size and signature sauces. There’s the Large, Chopped, Regular and the Ginger-Flavored Tonteki Sets. Signature sauces are Tonteki Sauce, Onion Steak Sauce, Ginger-Flavored Pork Steak Sauce, and Teriyaki Sauce.

Tonburg Sets (Tonburg Steak Set, Cheese Tonburg Steak Set and Pineapple Tonburg Steak Set), meanwhile, are made from 100% premium ground pork meat patty with diced onions doused with the restaurant’s original Onion Steak Sauce.

If you are partial to chicken, you should try the Chicken Steak Sets.
All orders are served with bean sprouts, shredded cabbage, pickled cucumber, steamed Japanese rice and pork miso soup that can be refilled as desired.

Other foodie favorites
There is a whole line of katsu sets, including the Salmon Fry (fillets of Noweigan pink salmon that are ocean fresh), Menchi (100% premium ground pork) and the Ebi Fry (fresh tail-on shelled shrimp).

Extraordinary appetizers will whet your appetite and will add flair to your meal.  Start off with the Spring Roll of Prosciutto, Avocado and Onsen Egg, which is as unique as it is delectable. Prosciutto replaces the usual spring roll wrapper and inside, you’ll find a wonderful surprise—perfectly cooked egg and creamy avocado.

A popular side dish is Stir-Fried Japanese Mushrooms, another bestseller. Enoki, Eringi and Shimeji Brown mushrooms are sautéed in butter and seasoned with select Japanese spices topped with Katsuobushi, the famous smoked Japanese fish flakes.

Tokyo Tonteki’s Special Fried Rice with Egg is best to partner with Tonburg, I love how it compliments my tonteki set. Its just plain delicious.

For desserts, there is Chocolate Pudding with Whipped Cream and Crème Brulee

A full Japanese banquet aims to tease the taste buds by using a range of cooking techniques, at Tokyo Tonteki, you get to celebrate delicious japanese cuisine at affordable price.  Go and visit Tokyo Tonteki at Greenbelt 5.


(Tokyo Tonteki is located at the 2nd Level Greenbelt 5 and at the G/F UP Town Center, Katipunan. Like us on Facebook: Tokyo Tonteki Philippines.  Follow us on Twitter (TontekiPH) and Instagram (@tokyotontekiph)

CHARLIE DAY, JASON SUDEIKIS BRING COMIC CHAOS TO “HORRIBLE BOSSES 2”

As much as they function best as a team, or what Jason Bateman calls “this three-headed monster, a sort of collective idiot,” New Line Cinema's “Horrible Bosses 2” lets Nick, Dale and Kurt also shine as distinctly individual personalities.

Says producer Jay Stern, “That’s really the strength and the secret of this kind of ensemble. There are people watching around the world who might not identify with all of them but will see a bit of themselves in Dale, or maybe Nick, or Kurt, so audiences have multiple opportunities to get drawn into it.”

For example, the needle of Charlie Day’s character, Dale, only points in one direction or the other: total fear and denial, or total gung-ho commitment. Above all, Dale’s first impulse is to avoid anything that will get him in trouble with his wife, a tendency he displayed in the first round when she was just his fiancée and is now amplified because the stakes are so much higher on the home front.

“They have triplets,” offers Day. “Though it’s not in the script, I’m assuming they got pregnant on their first attempt and then, surprise, it’s triplets! Because that’s what would happen to Dale. In one way, his dreams have come true, he got married to the woman he loves. But he’s in a little over his head with that already, and then they took this huge risk to start their own company, so Dale’s stress level is off the charts.”

Also off the charts is the lengths to which he is prepared to go to make things right.
“Dale is all over the place, flipping out one moment and being ominously quiet the next,” says director Sean Anders. “He’s the most neurotic and easily frightened of the three, and so the least predictable, and Charlie gives him the most amazing, infectious energy; he’s pitch perfect. Dale will jump head-first into some crazy idea like it’s brilliant, and then, the next moment, be screaming about how stupid it is and how it’s going to ruin their lives.”

Jason Sudeikis' Kurt, meanwhile, not one to worry like Nick, or panic like Dale, continues to sail along with full confidence that everything will work out and it’s all good, despite all evidence to the contrary, because he’s just that cool. If something goes wrong, they’ll just figure out a way around it, right?

Sudeikis’ take on Kurt is “happy-go-lucky, almost like a puppy dog. He likes to have fun, and he’s willing to go for it. He’s a bit of an adrenalin junkie, too, so long as there are no heights involved; if he can stay in the same relative longitude and latitude, he’s willing to try just about anything. I think Kurt, like his cohorts, is a product of the ‘Yes we can’ generation, and feels that anything he sets his mind to, he can accomplish.”

That attitude, combined with their checkered past, is what Sudeikis believes leads Kurt and his friends into further trouble. “The criminal activity they engaged in the first time really didn’t change their world very much,” he notes. “They got away with it. And that made them think maybe they could do things they really shouldn’t be doing, like being their own bosses.”

“Horrible Bosses 2” is the follow-up to the 2011 hit comedy “Horrible Bosses” and reunites Jason Bateman, Charlie Day and Jason Sudeikis as everyone’s favorite working stiffs: Nick, Dale and Kurt.
Fed up with answering to higher-ups, Nick (Bateman), Dale (Day) and Kurt (Sudeikis) decide to become their own bosses by launching their own business. But a slick investor soon pulls the rug out from under them. Outplayed and desperate, and with no legal recourse, the three would-be entrepreneurs hatch a misguided plan to kidnap the investor’s adult son and ransom him to regain control of their company.

Jennifer Aniston and Jamie Foxx also reprise their “Horrible Bosses” starring roles, while Chris Pine and Christoph Waltz star as new adversaries standing between the guys and their dreams of success.

Opening across the Philippines on Nov. 26, “Horrible Bosses 2” is a New Line Cinema Presentation distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.

Samsung makes laundry time more enjoyable with smart washing machines

I have been doing the laundry every weekends.  But I hate to admit I kind of missed the past 2 weeks, due to work and errands so imagine my dismay when I got hold of 10 kilos or more of my tops, jeans, skirts, and bedsheets. I am the one whose not satisfied with the machine wash, so I have to handwash my clothes after 7 minutes of twirls. My dear washing machine has seen better times. I can feel that it will give up on me soon.

I am on the look out of a heavy duty washing machine since this year.  It was just on time that I had an invite on Samsung endorsing their Samsung Fully Automatic Front Load Washer with Eco Bubble Technology, Samsung Fully Automatic Top Load WA16F759, which features Wobble technology and the one that I need the Samsung’s Twin Tub last November 21, 2014 at Shangri-la Cineplex.

Despite my familiarity with the basic functions of a washing machine, many users of washing machines don’t realize that several factors can affect its ability to clean clothes as well as its performance.

One important factor is time. The longer the boosting time of the machine, the more energy it wastes. Another is temperature. The higher the temperature, the more energy is wasted. It also increases the risk factor of clothes getting damaged. Third is the mechanical action, which, if there is too much of it, can cause fabric damage. Last is detergent action. Too much detergent leaves residue, which could damage fabrics, as well as post a threat to the environment.

In short, one’s choice of a washing machine could mean many things for the family. While basic washing machines can perform expected cleaning functions, new technological innovations now allow for more effective, efficient, flexible and convenient laundry cleaning options. For instance, choosing the right washing machine could mean lower electricity and water bills, as well as less worn clothes. For Filipino mothers, choosing a washing machine that meets her household’s unique needs could mean less time spent doing the laundry, which translates into more bonding time with the family on weekends.

Recognizing that modern homes have varied cleaning needs and would benefit from smart washing solutions, Samsung has introduced an array of washing machines that can cater to every household’s laundry requirement, as well as lessen the hassle of multitasking moms.

Samsung Fully Automatic Front Load Washer

For those moms who are tired of dealing with stained garments, the Samsung Fully Automatic WW5000 Front Load Washer answers their need. It offers powerful cleaning capabilities while still remaining gentle on clothes. The Samsung Fully Automatic WW5000 Front Load Washer features two innovative technologies that provide the best-in-class laundry experience – EcoBubble Technology and Stain Away Program.

Samsung EcoBubble Technology allows for the even distribution of detergent and deeply penetrates the fabric faster than highly concentrated liquid detergent. This allows clothes to be washed in cold water, significantly reducing energy consumption. By completely dissolving the detergent, it allows for easier rinsing and minimizes detergent residue and stains. EcoBubble promises no loss of wash performance and allows laundry to be done faster and more efficiently, giving mom extra time to do other chores or spend time for herself.

Stain Away, on the other hand, is a pre-programmed cycle with settings that help remove common household stains that moms usually have a difficult time cleaning, such as cocoa, blood, tea, wine, coffee, make-up and grass. Working together with EcoBubble Technology, stains can be cleaned effectively in one simple cycle with the special bubble soaking stage. Frothy bubbles penetrate deep into the fabric fibers to loosen dirt and stains.

Samsung Fully Automatic Top Load Washer
To cater to each moms laundry need, there are several Samsung Fully Automatic Top Load Washing Machine models with different features to choose from:

First is the Samsung Fully Automatic Top Load WA16F759, which features Wobble technology. Wobble technology protects delicate fabrics from friction damage without compromising washing performance. The Wobble pulastor’s unique structure generates a dynamic, multi-directional washing flow to prevent tangles, twists and knots while thoroughly cleaning clothes. The WA16F759’s Digital Inverter technology ensures durability and saves on energy as well. It’s large capacity 16kg. also allows moms to save laundry time.

For moms who pre-wash heavily soiled clothes, the Samsung Fully Automatic Top Load WA4000HH is a smart choice. This all-in-one washing machine features practical innovations such as the ActivDualWash, on top of Wobble Technology, that allows laundry to be done with less time, efforts and worry.

The ActivDualWash feature equips the machine with a wash sink with a built-in side water jet. The wash sink provides a convenient and dedicated space to hand-wash delicate items and pre-wash heavily soiled clothes before regular wash. The built-in side water can be started and stopped with a simple press of a button for maximum convenience.


Since the household budget is a universal concern among Filipinos, most of Samsung’s Fully Automatic Washing Machines is equipped with Digital Inverter Technology. The Digital Inverter Motor has minimal moving parts, making it breakdown resistant. Magnet utilization makes it more efficient, increasing energy saving and guaranteeing durability. An 11-year warranty also ensures long-lasting washing machines with fewer chances of malfunctions.

For moms looking for an alternative to regular hand washing, Samsung’s Twin Tub offers a more convenient solution. It allows users to hand wash and pre wash clothes in one machine, as it features a dedicated wash tray on the machine itself. Its body is made of non-corrosive, rust proof plastic, keeping it in tip-top condition despite being exposed to the elements outside of the home, where most machines in the Philippines are kept. An Air-Turbo Spin-Drying system also helps reduce drying time by rotating the drum at high-speed, drawing in more air so clothes dry faster, even in humid climates.

These features on these smart washing machines will definitely benefit all the mothers who want to have the cleanest clothes for their families, minus the hassles and added expenses. So for all laundry needs, Samsung has got it all covered. Samsung Digital Appliances, Your partner in building a happier home.

Luis Manzano is the New Maldita Man

The 33-year old actor and host was handpicked by Maldita to be its new endorser for the Maldita Man.  Luis Manzano has joined Nikki Gil for the Maldita campaign. What is it about Luis Manzano that makes him so lucky? nowadays,  aside of course getting the stint as the endorser for the Maldita Man.

There’s just something about that Luis Manzano wit and charm that makes the ladies gush and swoon, and sometimes even giggle. Hereditary gifts of his pedigreed lineage perhaps? Maldita gives you ten reasons why.

His girlfriend is gorgeous. He is confident. He is sexy (or he thinks he’s sexy). He is witty. He is charming. He is born LUCKY! He has three TV shows. He's got great genes. He looks great in MALDITA MAN.

Soundfreaq Introduces New Models of Wireless Speakers in the Philippines

Soundfreaq, maker of the critically acclaimed line of wireless speakers, announced the launch of Sound Rise, Pocket Kick, Sound Spot, and Double Spot.

Soundfreaq is a global co-op of craftsmen – designers and engineers – with deep expertise in consumer electronics and a passion for great sound. The brand carries products that deliver premium sound for a wireless world and provide maximum value to consumers.

Sound Rise – The Alarm Clock Re-Imagined.

Sound Rise is a modern Bluetooth bedroom speaker and alarm clock that complements a modern lifestyle. Enjoy your favorite new song while getting ready to go out or stream a movie from your tablet while lying in bed. Sound Rise is packed with smart features and an upright design so it won’t take up valuable space on your nightstand.

Sound Performance
• Custom designed monophonic driver; 3.5W with optimized power for maximum distortion-free volume
• Tone control to select preferred equalization presets: flat, warm or bright.

Features
• Bluetooth 4.0 wireless
• USB power port for phone charging
• Line in 3.5mm input
• Clock: Dual alarm with day setting control and backup battery
• Adjustable screen brightness (with full black-out option and auto-on at wake up) with custom digits designed to optimize readability without filling room with excess light
• SRP: P4,450

Pocket Kick – Pocket-Size Portability, Listen to the Music in Your Hand.

Soundfreaq’s award-winning Sound Kick just got more portable with Pocket Kick. Listening to your favorite music is now a whole lot easier with Pocket Kick’s impressive audio and built-in rechargeable battery, all in the palm of your hand. Without the rigid geometry commonly found on other Soundfreaq’s products, Pocket Kick’s rounded edges allow the speaker to be more pocket-friendly.

Sound Performance
• Custom designed stereo drivers 2.5W x2 (5W) with rear facing passive radiator optimized for distortion-free power, detail, and clarity.

Features

• Bluetooth 4.0 wireless
• Rechargeable battery with 10 hours play time
• Speakerphone with built in mic
• Micro USB charging port
• Line in 3.5mm input
• SRP:  P4,550.00

Sound Spot – Small Size, Unexpected Sound.

Sound Spot is sized just right to accessorize any room in your home with great sound. With Bluetooth, you can stream stereo audio to Sound Spot without missing a beat. Play music and audio from any type of app including movies, TV shows, videos, streaming internet radio and games to enhance mobile audio experience.

Sound Performance

• Custom full range drive with monophonic playback
• Tone Control

Features

• Bluetooth wireless A2DP compatible
• Aux in 3.5mm line jack
• Universal USB power port charges compatible USB devices
• Line-out audio to connect two Sound Spot speakers to play together
• Up to 7 hours battery life
• SRP: P3,950.00


Double Spot – Stream in Stereo, Decorate with Sound.

Combining Soundfreaq performance with mid-century design inspiration, Double Spot delivers rich, powerful stereo sound with Bluetooth convenience. With an optional rechargeable battery, conveniently move Double Spot from room to room. Double Spot complements any decor while filling your home with music.


Sound Performance

• Custom designed stereo drivers, 5W x2 (10W) with optimized power for maximum distortion-free volume
• Tone Control to select preferred equalization presets: flat, warm or bright
• UQ3™ spatial sound enhancement expands stereo sound stage for immersive sound

Features

• Bluetooth 4.0 wireless
• USB power port for phone charging
• Line in 3.5mm input
• Rechargeable battery with 6 hours play time (optional for user upgrade and available pre-installed in bundle for retail)
• SRP: P7,950.00

Authorized Resellers:

Astroplus, Astrovision, Beyond the Box, BZB Gadget Hive, Digital Arena, Digital Hub, Digital Walker, District 32, E-Central, iCenter, iStore, iStudio, JMB Albay Gadgets, Liteware, Mobile 1, PowerHub, Switch, Technoholics, TechSavvy and The A. Shop.

Lotus Biscoff, truly a first class experience

When speculoos hit Manila last year, there was an overwhelmed demand for the cookie butter spread. Almost everyone craved for that rich smooth butter taste. Until I discovered the Lotus Biscoff at Healthy Options, it was the creamiest delicious spread I have tasted aside from its competitor. Now, the famous "in-flight treat" Lotus Biscoff's caramelized biscuit  has arrived in Manila from Europe, it is best to pair the soft delicious biscuit to your coffee,  be it espresso or latte.

 Fly Ace Corporation distributed Lotus Biscoff’s caramelized biscuits in Manila. The launch was held  last November 19, 2014 at Society Lounge Makati. Ms. Daphne Osena hosted the event with executives from Belgium headed by Mr. Bart Bauwens and Fly Ace Corporation President Mr. Lucio Cochangco Jr.,  Known as “The In-Flight Treat” with more than 90 million Biscoff Cookies consumed last year in the U.S. alone, Lotus Biscoff finally lands in Manila all the way from Europe, offering a truly first class experience.

Take a bite of the deliciously crunchy Lotus Biscoff caramelized biscuits and we know what you’ll be craving for next – a sip of hot, freshly-brewed coffee. There’s no other way to enjoy your cup than with a bite of this original Belgian specialty.Since 1932, Biscoff cookies have been Europe’s coffee break favorite.  It is baked in the small Belgium town of Lembeke, in the same location where its founders, the Boone brothers, opened their first bakery. Once the cookies were packed, the brothers would drive around town in their trademark red truck to deliver these prized treats. Eight decades later and the recipe still remains. It was in the 1950s when Lotus introduced pairing these cookies with coffee, which then became a routine in Belgian hotels, restaurants, and coffee shops. Soon, Lotus Biscoff became “Europe’s Favorite Cookie with Coffee.”

And then, in 1985, Europe’s favorite cookie with coffee became America’s favorite cookie with air travel. Lotus Biscoff introduced Biscoff cookies as an in-flight treat through the exhausting, intense experience of long flights, multiple connections, or simply just being away from loved ones. It became a welcome mid-flight break that reminded fliers of the comforts of home and help them relax. Lotus is still offered in Delta Air Lines (US), Brussels Airlines (Belgium), Middle East Airlines (Lebanon) and El Al (Israel).

The unique taste comes from the sugar’s caramelization during the baking process. A hint of cinnamon and other spices add that special twist to Lotus Biscoff. If these crunchy biscuits do not satisfy your craving, then you wouldn’t be able to resist Lotus Biscoff spread. The sweet, creamy, European spread is an alternative to nut butters and chocolate spreads. It is the only spread made with original Biscoff cookies. Have it straight from the jar, lather it on toast, mix it with fruit slices, or add it as a secret ingredient to your favorite recipes. Both the cookies and the spread are made with no artificial color or preservatives, 0 grams trans-fat per serving and zero cholesterol. It has no nuts and is completely non-GMO.Lotus Biscoff cookies and spreads arejust the perfect treat for the timeout that you deserve.

Manila’s truly first class experience is set at the red and posh Society Lounge in Makati. Airline counters manned by attendants greet the guests for check-in. Overflowing coffee will be served by Allegro Beverage Corporation. Renowned French Chef Patrice of Society Lounge serves a delicious array of dishes infused with Biscoff biscuits and spreads. Another highlight of the event is the Biscoff Creations which will showcase Tiny Kitchen’s Vicky Veloso’s interpretation of the Lotus Biscoff biscuits and spread including Mini Biscoff Cinnamon Rolls, Mini Biscoff Cupcakes, and Crazy Biscoff Parfait. And finally, setting the mood to this first class experience is gorgeous Daphne OsenaPaez as host.


In Manila, Lotus Biscoff is exclusively distributed by Fly Ace Corporation. For more than 40 years, Fly Ace Corporation has been bringing to Filipino homes well-loved brands such as Old Orchard, Welch’s, Mott’s, Crumpy, Franzia, and Concha Y Toro among others, and house brands such as Jolly, Dona Elena, Al Dente, and Jolly Cow. Lotus Biscoff will soon make its way to supermarkets, restaurants, and specialty stores, for everyone to discover the unique taste of Biscoff. Choose from the following Lotus Biscoff products: Lotus Biscoff Original Caramelized Biscuit in 125g, 250g, 1.875kg, 156g, 124g, 500g and Lotus Biscoff Original Caramelized Biscuit TwinpackInnerbox 20x25g. Lotus Biscoff Spread Smooth 400g and Crunchy 380g will also be available in the Philippine market.

Now, sit back and enjoy the journey. There is no stress on this flight. Instead, a truly first class experience! Learn more about Lotus Biscoff at http://www.biscoff.com/.

Crate and Barrell enters the Philippine market

From beautiful glassware, dinnerware, table linens,  throwpillows, bedsheets, tables, chairs, imagine all the things you need to fill up your lovely abode. Crate and Barrel has it.

The leading Home Furnishings Brand SM Retail is pleased to have another international home furnishings retailer Crate and Barrel to the Philippines. Crate and Barrel was launched last November 20, 2014 at SM Mega Fashion Hall through SM Retailer subsidiary HMS Development.The ribbon cutting ceremony was headed by SM Prime Holdings President, Mr. Hans Sy  and his mother Felicidad Sy.

 “In collaboration with our esteemed franchise partner, SM Retail Group, we are bringing in the best of Crate and Barrel and creating an exciting new retail synergy in Manila.” says Crate and Barrel Interim CEO Adrian Mitchell.

Crate and Barrel opened its doors in 1962 as a family business started by Gordon and Carole Segal in Chicago, Illinois.  The couple was inspired by the simple, well-designed, affordable products they had purchased on their honeymoon in Europe.  The Segals decided to open a home furnishings store, calling it ‘Crate and Barrel’ after the shipping crates and barrels, which brought their inventory and became their first store fixtures. Working directly with European ateliers and factories to import their products, Crate and Barrel was among the first retailers to make modern tabletop and kitchenwares affordable to American consumers.

 Today, Crate and Barrel is an international, multi-channel family of brands, known for exclusive housewares and furniture designs, excellent value and superb customer service.  Owned by the Otto Group of Hamburg, Germany, since 1998, the company operates stores in most major North American markets as well as international franchise locations in Dubai, Singapore and Mexico.

SM Retail, the leading retail group in the Philippines, has over fifty years of experience in the industry.  Its retail operations include a chain of department stores, supermarkets, and hypermarkets strategically located in key cities in the Philippines.  It also has a chain of specialty store formats that serve niche markets focusing on a wide selection of merchandise for each category like appliance stores, home stores, and toy superstores.  Beginning with a franchise with ACE Hardware and a joint venture with Watsons, SM’s retail group has also entered into partnerships with global retailers.  These include Forever 21, Uniqlo, Suiteblanco, and Uno de 50.  SM Retail is part of SM Investments Corporation, one of the country’s largest conglomerates, which also has core businesses in mall operations, banking, property, and hotels, and conventions.

Starmobile unveils Starmobile KNIGHT X and UP Snap

 Starmobile unveils two of the most innovative smartphones ever launched by a local brand: the Starmobile KNIGHT X and the Starmobile UP Snap last November 20 at Makati Shangri-la, Rizal Ballroom. Starmobile's  newest ambassador, the Boys Night Out comprised of Sam YG (Sam Gogna), Tony Toni (Tony Bueno) and Slick Rick (Eric Virata). Boys Night Out is a perfect fit for Starmobile—a brand committed to providing satisfaction and happiness to Filipinos by offering the strongest line-up of mobile devices at the best value possible.

Boys Night Out

KNIGHT X, the 5.5-inch Full HD  features the latest Super Octa Core processor coupled with 3GB of RAM. It is the most advances Pinoy Android phone in existence.

This powerful combo puts it at par with premium offerings from international brands making it perfect for playing the latest games and for heavy tasks such as Full HD video editing.

“The KNIGHT X is the next step for us in our mission to deliver high-quality, yet still competitively-priced devices to Filipinos,” said Starmobile Vice Chairman and Head of Product Development Michael Chen. “This is truly a smartphone that is inspired by and is made for the next generation Pinoy,” he added.

In terms of connectivity, the KNIGHT X sports multi-mode 4G LTE that can work across 15 frequencies around the globe. And when paired with a largest-in-class 3350mAh battery (40% larger in terms of capacity compared to its competitors) then this certified ‘world phone’ can connect to the latest data and voice services for hours on end.

Photo enthusiasts,meanwhile will love the 13 Megapixel Sony Exmor RS IMX135 sensor with a 5-piece lens that delivers vibrant and natural colors for crisp and lifelike images.

Finally, Near Field Communication (NFC) capabilities and WiFi AC also come standard in the KNIGHT X. These two wireless technologies ensure that this groundbreaking device is ready for the Internet of things.

Starmobile UP Snap
Great Photos in a Snap!

The snap-happy Android smartphone,  UP Snap— is the first Pinoy smartphone with an 8MP UltraPixel camera.

UltraPixel cameras feature light sensors, which have larger-than-average pixels. Because of their size the large pixels absorb more light, thus resulting in less noise, more detail, and crisper colors.

Image quality is further improved with the help of the f2.0 wide aperture lens, which allows more light to reach the UltraPixel sensor.

“Filipinos are fond of taking photos and the UP Snap is just the phone for them,” said Chen. “This is Starmobile’s best mid-range camera phone to date and we are thrilled to be the first to offer UltraPixel technology,” he added.



New Names, New Thinking

Starmobile also introduced a new naming convention for their entire range of products.

Featurephones will now be called UNO, which, Chen says is the one phone Filipinos need for calling and texting. For tablets, the brand will maintain the existing ENGAGE name.

Entry-level smartphones will be called PLAY, after Starmobile’s best-selling Android smartphone. PLAYs offer a fun and hassle-free experience for first time smartphone users.

One level higher is JUMP, which will feature devices designed to jumpstart its users diverse lifestyles.

“Whether they like watching movies, taking photos, or travelling all day, JUMP will be their awesome sidekick at an affordable price,” Chen said.

For those looking for more advanced features, Starmobile offers the value-packed UP series.

Lastly, for those who want nothing but the best, the KNIGHT offers uncompromised performance at an unbeatable price point.

According to Chen the new names will help consumers choose which Starmobile products fit their needs the best.

For the latest news from Starmobile, check out www.starmobile.com.ph, or follow Happy Man by Starmobile on Facebook and @happymanPH on Twitter & Instagram.