Enjoy Filipino christmas favorites at IHOP

Tis’ the season for IHOP pancakes

It is only in December that we get to taste the famous bibingka, puto bumbong and hot chocolate. After the festive month, we have to wait for another year and several midnight mass to partake of these traditional filipino delicacies.  This Christmas season IHOP is putting its stamp on popular Filipino holiday classics with its special limited edition offers.

Last December 4, IHOP launches three Christmas specials for the holidays: the Bibingka Pancake, Dulce de Leche Pancake and the Malagos Chocolate at IHOP. BGC.

Bibingka Pancake

Dulce de leche Pancake

Bibingka Pancake tastes delicious with its creamy pancake mix, whole duck egg,  garnished with muscovado sugar and sprinkled with parmesan, cheddar cheese and desicated coconut, with a scoop of butter on top. This is heavenly good. All I have been thinking is this should be in the IHOP menu all year round. It will definitely going to be a cheat day every week for the rest of December for those who love bibingkas.

Their Dulce de leche pancake is as good as their bibingka pancake, those whose craving for chocolate should try this one. It is bibingka with a twist. Two buttermilk pancakes filled with fresh bananas, spread with dulce de leche, topped with a drizzle of dark chocolate syrup, and topped with whipped cream. It reminds me of my favorite banana crepe. With these two bibingkas, I chose Bibingka Pancake over Dulce de leche.  When I took a bite of bibingka,  it brought up christmas memories attending midnight mass during my college years.

Whenever I feel low or stressed up.  I find myself heading to the nearest coffee store and have a cup of hot chocolate. It is one of my comfort drink. IHOP's Malagos hot chocolate is made with all-natural, single origin beans grown and harvested by Davao’s amazing farmers and cheerfully prepared at IHOP’s kitchen.  Malagos Chocolate is single-origin made from ethically grown and processed beans that have been carefully graded (according to international standards). The hot creamy chocolatey taste is perfect for their two bibingkas.

“Holidays are a big part of our campaigns,” said Archie Rodriquez, President and CEO of Global Restaurant Concepts Inc., which owns and operates IHOP in the Philippines. He added: “We are proud to celebrate this joyous season with our diners with a Filipino touch.”

IHOP is adding three Christmas specials for the holidays: the Bibingka Pancake, the Dulce de Leche Pancake, and the Malagos Chocolate. Rodriguez says, “We are very sure that these items bring back childhood memories of a more traditional way of celebrating with family and friends in every bite.” 

These tasty treats combine IHOP’s classic recipes with Filipino flavors, giving holiday diners the best of both worlds.

IHOP also has new mouthwatering gourmet burgers and desserts to make your dining experience even more delicious


All burgers come with IHOP’s own secret sauce along with a choice of seasoned fries or onion rings, while the desserts are made with ingredients to satisfy sweet cravings.

Western Hash Brown Burger
Unleash your inner cowboy with this bad boy made of hash browns, American cheese, tomatoes, and bacon.

Sunrise Burger
Have a taste of sunshine with this burger made with sun dried tomato pesto, red onion rings, American cheese, and sunny side up egg.

Pot roast pasta

Italian Chicken pasta

Western hash brown burger

Carbonara pasta

Bread and Butter Pudding
A thick slice of warm bread pudding topped with a generous drizzle of banana caramel sauce, vanilla sauce, honey pecan nuts, and a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Stuffed and Rolled Chocolate Crepe
Chocolate crepes filled with cream cheese and choco hazelnut spread, topped with vanilla sauce, dark chocolate syrup, chocolate chips, a side of strawberries, and a scoop of vanilla ice cream.



In 2014, IHOP opened three new branches in the country as Filipino diners continued to embrace what the brand has to offer—scrumptious food for afternoon meetings or a heavy dinner after the day’s work.

“We launched new food choices in our menu with more hearty options to serve more diners seeking a great place to dine in during the afternoon for meetings or for dinners after work,” Rodriguez says.

Recently, IHOP Philippines was awarded the International Franchise Operator of the Year Award during the IHOP International Conference held in Phoenix, Arizona.

The popular all-day dining chain is looking to sustain this success for the oncoming year, as it aims to further strengthen its presence in the Philippines. IHOP is slated to open another store in Fairview Terraces, which would be its seventh branch in the country.

To date, IHOP has been serving complete perfect dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner across its branches located in Bonifacio Global City, UP Town Center in Katipunan Avenue, SM Mall of Asia, Century City Mall in Kalayaan Avenue, Makati, Filinvest City in Alabang, and Araneta Center.

These branches are open from 7 AM until 11PM on weekdays and until 12 midnight on weekends. The good news is, the flagship branch located at the Bonifacio Global City will be accepting orders 24/7 from December 16 to January 3, 2015.

IHOP caters

Aside from in-house food servicing, IHOP is pushing forward its catering services for consumer and corporate events in onsite and offsite locations.

“At IHOP, Filipino diners get to enjoy all-day dining from original buttermilk pancakes to sandwiches to rib eye steaks,” he concludes. “The brand has been serving delicious food for more than five decades, from breakfast to dinner, and we are proud to create new moments and memories with our diners here in the Philippines.”

Apart from IHOP, Global Restaurant Concepts, Inc. also operates Ramen Iroha, the award-winning ramen house from Japan, California Pizza Kitchen (CPK), P.F. Chang’s, Gyu-Kaku, and Morelli’s Gelato.

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Email: ihop_ph@globalresto.com

Krem Top challenge you to change for the better this coming 2015

If there is one trait that foreigners love us filipinos, is being "maasikaso" or attentive. We attend to the comfort of others, if we have visitors around the house, we offered everything from food to bed. We even persuade the visitor to stay longer if he or she is a friend, we are always that accomodating. This is just one trait that makes us humanely perfect to others.  If you are mapagpasalamat, matatag, masigasig, mapagmalasakit and magalang, then you embodies the true filipino.

Dr. Mina Ramirez

As 2014 is about to end, we should reflect our lives in the past and plan for a better future. We should list down our resolutions to start things right and prompt for the year 2015 and Change for the Better.

The Krem Top Change for the Better event was held last December 3, at Cafe Romulo. It was hosted by Ms. Gelli Victor with guest speakers Mr. Jim Paredes and Dr. Mina Ramirez.

Jim Paredes

Dr. Mina Ramirez of the Asian Social Institute explained, “If you want to get to know the Filipino, learn the language.  Most of our values are deeply rooted in how we express ourselves.  The Five Core Filipino Values based on the Basic Aspirations of a Filipino are in Filipino language because there are no direct translations of these traits.  The words are unique to us.  Understanding these traits would mean dissecting the soul of a Filipino.”

“Filipinos may be hard pressed at times, but in general, we are rich.  We are rich in natural resources; we are rich in our people.  If we can just get to know more ourselves clearly and use our values to our advantage, we will become a better nation.  It’s time to change for the better,” said Dr. Ramirez.

Alaska Milk Corporation’s Vice President for Marketing and Krem-Top Change for the Better campaign lead, Blen Fernando, is optimistic that this project will help create awareness about the need to keep or enrich or restore these core values of Filipinos.  “We hope that Krem-Top’s Change for the Better campaign will inspire us to be the better version of ourselves for the benefit of our families and our country.  The public can count on our continued support to champion the Filipino spirit that will help make us a better and stronger nation.”

Dr. Mina Ramirez of the Asian Social Institute, identified Five Core Values that defines the Filipino people. These core values make Filipinos different and stand out from the rest of the world and are vital for nation-building.  Based on Dr. Ramirez’s study “The Filipino Worldview and Values” and her insights from decades of practice as a phenomenological sociologist, here are the Five Core Filipino Values based on the Basic Aspirations of a Filipino:

Mapagpasalamat
This is based on Filipinos’ aspiration for “Pamumuhay” (Life) and “PananaligsaDiyosat Kapwa” (Faith in God and people).  Filipinos know how to enjoy life.  We have many holidays, feasts, occasions, and reunions.  Filipinos are cheerful and naturally sociable.  We love to connect to people. We are a happy race.   We wear smiles on our faces even in depressing situations. This is because we always look at the bright side of life. We always have a positive outlook because we always find things to be thankful for, even in the smallest things. We would always say “SalamatsaDiyos” (Thank God) whenever good things happen because Filipinos, from whatever religion, would attribute life’s blessings to the Higher Being. We also acknowledge the good deeds of other people towards us and we do our best to return the favor.

Matatag
Being in a country prone to natural disasters, Filipinos have adapted and learned to be strong in times of need and in hard situations life throws at us. We continue to stand up, be firm, and fight because we have our loved ones and life’s aspirations to be strong for. This strength is drawn from our love for our family and to the higher being we believe in. This is based on Filipino’s aspiration for “Kaayusan” (Order).  In fact, Filipinos’ common expression is “Ayos Na”.  When we are able to get through difficulties, we say “Ayos Na”.  We, Filipinos long for “Kaayusan” and we will endure everything and be strong amidst hardships and challenges until we surpass the obstacles.

Masigasig
When Filipinos dream of something, we do everything possible to get it. We do it for our families and loved ones.   This is based on Filipinos’ aspiration for “Kasaganaan” (Abundance) and “Ginhawa” (Relief).  A Filipino aspires for abundance not for himself but for his family.  The Filipino translation for Happy New Year is MasaganangBagongTaon (Bountiful New Year) because we equate happiness and celebration with abundance.  In Bisaya, “Ginhawa” means breath.  And the smooth flow of breath is the smooth flow of life which we call “Ginhawa”.  “Ginhawa” according to lay theologian Dr. Jose de Mesa is the feeling of well-being in a Filipino.  An example would be Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who endure being away from home to give their families a good life – abundance and relief from hardships.

Mapagmalasakit
It is because of our love for the family extended to friends, neighbors and other people that make Filipinos naturally compassionate. This compassion enables us to help other people without asking for anything in return. This is based on Filipinos’ aspiration for “Loob at Damdamin” and “Kapwa” (Other People) as explained in Dr. Mina’s The Filipino Worldview and Values.  “Loob” is the seat of Filipinos’ dignity.  The personhood of Filipino is manifested in his “kalooban”.  Filipinos tune in each other’s “kalooban” by checking on each other’s condition and chatting about each other’s lives.  Filipinos reach out to other people.  Due to our familistic culture, Filipinos use “kapwa” to refer not just to a stranger but to a relative, a next-door neighbor, a distant relative or a friend.  Our “Mapagmalasakit” trait makes it easy for us to champion the Bayanihan spirit - to unite and help each other during calamities and celebrate together during special occasions.

Magalang
The use of po, opo, and pagmamano (kissing of the hand) are distinct Filipino ways of respect. We say these words and use this gesture to show our respect and love for the elderly. The Filipinos’ respect is not just limited to the elderly but also to other people’s properties, emotions, and ideas. We are polite people.  Our language itself is also respectful because it does not have anygender bias. Examples would be the words kapatid (brother / sister) or asawa (husband / wife) or biyenan (father-in-law / mother-in-law) or anak (son / daughter) which do not manifest differences in gender. These words are uniquely Filipino definitely respectful of the sexes. Our respect for other individuals is embedded in our culture and in our language.  This is based on our aspiration for “Lakas ng Loob” or “KagandahangLoob”.  Malakas and Maganda, Filipinos’ original creation story brings dignity to both the Filipino and Filipina.  Both the man and the woman sprang from the bamboo.  The man bowed to the woman.  They held hands and went off together.  Dr. Ramirez said, “This is a very non-sexist indigenous version of the creation story.”

This inspired Krem-Top coffee creamer to launch a campaign to kindle and challenge individuals to exercise a habit of changing for the better.  The campaign that started in 2012 is a call to action for people to commit and sustain the change to become better individuals, not just during the turn of the year but all throughout the year and beyond.

The campaign has grown from being a personal call to change to being nationalistic as the  mission is not just on one’s self anymore but on the entire nation as the Filipino spirit has been put into tests with the onslaught of recent calamities in the recent past. Krem Top’s Change for the Better campaign reminds us of the small distinctly Filipino traits that when rekindled can make our country better. This is coming from the idea that even small changes when put or done together can create a huge impact in the community.Change for the Better campaign reminds us of the innate Filipino traits that when practiced every day, can make our lives and country better.

This year, Krem-Top’s Change for the Better campaign looked at the values that are natural among Filipinos that will remind us of our identity and can strengthen our nationhood.


For more information about Krem-Top Change for the Better campaign, visit www.facebook.com/AlaskaKremTop or follow @kremtopPH on Twitter.

Instax launches mini Neo Classic, mini 8 and Mini Hello Kitty

Instax Wanderlaunch was held at Vanilla Cupcake Bakery and Cafe last December 6, 2014.
To celebrate the holiday season, FUJIFILM Philippines Inc.  injects the “fun” element back into photography, by combining retro style with cutting-edge technology that deliver fun card-sized photos.

The new Instax cameras include the instax Mini Hello Kitty, instax wide 300 and more color variations of the much loved instax mini 8, and mini 90 Neo Classic.

The instax mini lineup of instant film cameras enables consumers to write messages on high quality, credit card-sized photos immediately. Photo enthusiasts around the world can easily enjoy the unique feature of having an analog image that can be taken anywhere and shared with family and friends. Fujifilm’s lnstax Mini 8 Instant camera now has 2 vivid, ‘fun ateiawrs added to the current lineup: Grape and Raspberry

The new instax mini 90 Neo Classic will be available in Brown- chosen to appeal to a wider consumer audience that wants the fun of an instax instant film camera and the elegance of a refined and sophisticated brown color.

The large size film used for instax. WIDE is even better for capturing great moments with your famiiy and friends. The instax Wide 300 has a tripod socket that is useful for group photos.

It also has a fill-in flash by flash-on button backlighting to enhance the photos.

And to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Japanese iconic fictional character, FUJIFILM Philippines Inc.  launches the new “lnstax Mini Hello Kitty”.

The camera features a 60mm move in/out type lens and comes with a 0.37x real image viewfinder. With a 0.6 – %focus range, the lnstax mini Hello Kitty camera has 1/60 sec shutter speed and constant firing (auto light adjust) flash which has a range of 0.6m -2.7 m. It also has a mirror that is perfect for self portraits.

For more information follow them on @teaminstaxph

Halle Berry stars in mystery thriller series "Extant"

Premieres January 6, Tuesday at 9:55pm

Academy Award winner Halle Berry stars as Molly Woods on EXTANT, a mystery thriller series executive produced by Steven Spielberg. EXTANT premieres first and exclusive on RTL CBS Entertainment HD on January 6, Tuesday at 9:55pm. Berry plays Molly Woods, a female astronaut who is trying to reconnect with her family when she returns from outer space. This may prove to be difficult as she is found to be pregnant after 13 months of being alone.  Her experiences lead to events that ultimately will change the course of human history.

Berry stars along Goran Visnjic, who plays her husband John Woods, a robotics engineer heading the Humanichs project.  He created their android son, Ethan, played by Pierce Gagnon. As parents, their characters have conflicted feelings about their son. Questions about his humanity and his actual emotions are raised.

The cast also features Japanese actor Hiroyuki Sanada as Hideki Yasumoto, Golden Globe Award winner Camryn Manheim as Sam Barton, The Newsroom’s Grace Gummer as Julie Gelineu and Michael O’ Neill from the Dallas Buyers Club as Alvin Sparks.

USA Today’s Robert Bianco praises Berry’s performance saying, “She brings a dignity and gravity to Molly, a projected intelligence that allows you to buy her as an astronaut and to see what has happened to her as frightening rather than ridiculous. Berry's all in, and you float along.”

Hank Stuever of The Washington Post said that the series is, “coolly conceived and professionally directed.” His point is further proven as EXTANT was chosen for the Critic’s Choice Television Award for Most Exciting New Series.

RTL CBS Entertainment is available on SKYcable channels 53 (SD) and 196 (HD), on Destiny channel 53, Cablelink channel 224, and other provincial operators nationwide. Like on Facebook (RTLCBSEntertainment) and follow on Twitter (@RTLCBSEntertain).

Exodus: Gods and Kings premieres at London

FROM RED SEA TO LONDON’S RED CARPET – “EXODUS: GODS AND KINGS” PREMIERE PHOTOS

After traversing  mountains, crossing the Red Sea and dodging spears in the most anticipated Biblical epic of the year,   “Exodus: Gods and Kings,” Christian Bale walked the Red Carpet in the recently concluded premiere night in London along with director Ridley Scott and cast of the movie.

In photos and at the premiere are Joel Edgerton, Maria Valverde, Golshifteh Farahani, Ben Kingsley and Andrew Tarbet.  “Exodus: Gods and Kings” by acclaimed director Ridley Scott (“Gladiator,” “Prometheus”) is the story of one man’s daring courage to take on the might of an empire.  Using state of the art visual effects and 3D immersion, Scott brings new life to the story of the defiant leader Moses (Christian Bale) as he rises up against the Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses (Joel Edgerton), setting 400,000 slaves on a monumental journey of escape from Egypt and its terrifying cycle of deadly plagues.

“Exodus: Gods and Kings” opens December 5 in cinemas nationwide from 20th Century Fox – available in 3D and IMAX 3D.

Harman will change the way you see and hear sounds

Nothing beats a good sound system, you always go for the one that produce crisp, clear music, Let your speaker be as unique as your taste in music with JBLquality sound in one portable speaker package. Just like my choice of skincare, I always go for the high end products, the one that would deliver, I will never compromise my skin to some affordable brand that would later make me regret buying. Same with my audio or sound system, I will always choose quality over design.  When I was abroad, I would always see professionals buying JBL headsets, wireless, bluetooth speakers. I was tempted to ask the salesman, why JBL. He just instructed me to test their products, I was amazed how clear the reception of the sound is. Before THX and Dolby before stereo and even hi-fi, there was JBL.

Harman the premiere name in sound systems unveils four new audio solutions JBL, Infinity, Kardon and Harman last December 2, 2014 at Abenson, Ascott BGC.

HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated, the award-winning maker of outstanding audio and entertainment solutions, brings to the Philippines its legacy of design and innovation that has earned the company numerous awards from the world’s largest consumer technology trade show.

Over the course of the past two years, HARMAN has won 116 awards for 70 unique products from the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), producer of the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), for its wireless sound systems that make use of Bluetooth and Near Field Communications (NFC) technology.

"HARMAN recognizes the importance of providing stylish products that deliver not only high-quality technology, but also a sense of connectedness and we are very proud to introduce these new products to the Philippine market”, says Lauro Secreto, representative from Harman International Singapore.

"Applying the concept of creating products designed to enhance everyday life, these wireless systems are perfect for those who value constant connections not only to music, but also to friends, family and the world around them," said Secreto.

Lauro Secreto, Brand Activation Manager, Harman

PORTABLE ELEGANCE; HARMAN KARDON ESQUIRE MINI
The Harman Kardon Esquire Mini embodies elegance, sophistication and extreme portability in a chic, urban uni-body design that spares no attention to detail.

Made from premium materials, including real leather backing and brushed aluminum finish; the Esquire Mini is big on looks and even bigger in sound quality.

Mohit Parasher, Harman International Industries Vice-President for Asia Pacific.

"Harman is known for its runway-ready, head-turning good looks to the slimmest wireless speaker and conferencing system in the world," says Mohit Parasher, Harman International Industries Vice-President for Asia Pacific.

"With its advanced features, big high-fidelity sound, unsurpassed portability, and its ability to serve as a charging center for your other mobile devices, it will easily become your favorite travel companion," he added.

The Esquire Mini is also Bluetooth -enabled for full stereo streaming and doubles as a conference phone system with dual-microphone and built-in echo- and noise-cancellation for superb sound and crystal-clear conference calling.

MULTI ROOM HD SURROUND: Harman Kardon Omni Wireless HD
Upgrade your home system and experience high-quality streaming anywhere in your house with the Harman Kardon Omni loudspeakers and the Harman Kardon Adapt wireless adapter.

The Harman Kardon Omni system comprises three new products: Omni 10 and Omni 20 wireless HD loudspeakers and the Adapt plug-in to upgrade your existing home stereo system, all powered by Blackfire Research™ wireless media technology.

Using the Harman Kardon app or Bluetooth let you access and stream any music from your gadgets, favorite streaming services or your favorite apps seamlessly.

You can even add custom applications to make the system suited to your needs and personal preferences.

“These high definition audio system represents the ultimate in scalability, upgradeability, and personalization for home audio entertainment,” said Parasher.

“Unlike other wireless streaming systems, the Harman Kardon Omni 10 and Omni 20 support 24-bit/96kHz Studio Quality HD audio streaming. So, along with the convenience of wireless audio streaming, you'll enjoy a superior audio experience, with higher resolution than from a CD.


The Harman Kardon Omni 10 and Omni 20 loudspeakers can be used as standalone speakers combine two for a wireless stereo system, or even five to create a full multi-channel speaker system. Place the Omni speakers in any room, wherever you want music, or group them together for an immersive same-room wireless sound experience. Because Omni loudspeakers are wireless, you can easily position them to fine-tune the sound in your room, leaving no corner uncovered.

The Harman Kardon Adapt is a first-of-its-kind truly HD, wireless adapter for your existing home stereo system. Making full use of Harman’s expertise in audio technology, Adapt connects the gap between your existing Hi-Fi gear and the wireless network, to deliver pure, crisp sound at the touch of a button. Simply set up multiple speakers or adapters and enjoy wireless room-filling sound in any room you choose. Harman Kardon Adapt lets you play different music in each room for private listening, or stream the same song throughout the house in party mode.

Home audio has never been this easier to set up or manage, or sounded so good.

LIGHT AND SOUND:  JBL Pulse
Bring your music to life—and light with the JBL Pulse.

JBL Pulse gives you music to be seen and heard combining room-filling JBL sound with an eye-catching, programmable LED light show in one portable speaker. Take your music with you wherever you go, and liven up any get-together with a Multi-LED light show. JBL Pulse is a wireless sound and vision treat for the eyes and ears that gives you new ways to enjoy your favorite tunes. JBL Pulse streams your music from any portable device via Bluetooth. Enhance the music with your choice of programmed or customizable light themes. JBL Pulse's sound is a stereo punch, clear and powerful, and portable enough to turn anyplace into a party space.

“JBL Pulse will change the way you enjoy music,” enthused Parasher. “You'll be amazed how much more immersive the listening experience can be, with a lightshow perfectly synched in brightness and color with the music.”

JBL Pulse can go anywhere and deliver wireless fun for up to 10 hours of music or 5 hours of music and light show, thanks to its rechargeable lithium-ion battery. One less thing to worry about means the party starts now.

PARTY AT THE PALM OF YOUR HANDS: JBLFlip 2
Harman takes portable speaker systems to the next generation with the JBL Flip 2.

The Wireless Portable Speaker System is a true next-generation device with innovative features including dual JBL drivers with a built-in bass port for full range sound that makes it easy and fun to carry awesome sound anywhere you go and a built-in speakerphone with SoundClear® echo and noise cancellation technologies.

JBL Flip 2 is proof that you need not sacrifice portability for full rich sound, or vice versa. It's the perfect partner for your smartphone or tablet and its music library, with no wires to break, lose or tangle. JBL Flip 2 streams the music wirelessly by means of Bluetooth, so your mobile device stays mobile. Because you use your phone for phone calls, JBL Flip 2 has a built-in, hands-free speakerphone with SoundClear® echo and noise cancellation to keep your conversations clear and error-free at any volume.

 “It's much, much more than a portable sound system, with dual, performance-tuned drivers and a built-in bass port, powerful bass for real, dynamic depth and five-hour lithium-ion rechargeable battery, it's a party in the palm of your hand,” the Harman executive said.

Casino Filipino is ready for December Celebrity Tour

CELEBRITY TOUR AT CASINO FILIPINO IN DECEMBER

Prepare to be tickled this December as Casino Filipino brings you a series of performances from  funnyman Jose Manalo and  actress- comedienne Ai Ai delas Alas. The Christmas stage is set for shows at the different Casino Filipino branches this December.

If you want fun and comedy, or music to relax your tired soul and maybe a bit of dancing, then Casino Filipino is the way to go.

December performances start with funnyman Jose Manalo on December 4 at Casino Filipino Tagaytay; December 5, Casino Filipino Pavillion; December 6, Casino Filipino Angeles; December 10, Casino Filipino Ronquillo; and December 12, Casino Filipino Olongapo.

Bossa nova queen Sitti and Nyoy Volante will lit up the stage on December 17 at Casino Filipino Pavillion, December 27 Casino Filipino  Malabon, and December 30 Casino Filipino Tagaytay.

Regular habitués of Casino Filipino Angeles will be treated to a special performance by EDM Diva Ai Ai delas Alas on December 27.

For inquiries call the Entertainment and Bingo Department at (02) 708-2046. 526-0337 loc 2401 or 2403

Lenovo features Yoga multi modes and Lenovo Y50

Lenovo’s rolls out the new Yoga line-up with more modes, sexier variants and brawnier brains
Lenovo Y50 also launched to address consumers’ all-day computing needs last November 28, 2014 at Sky Lounge W High Street.

 Lenovo ups the ante on its popular Yoga Series and introduces the new Lenovo Y50,  all of which bring more productivity, flexibility, and connectivity to users.

“Lenovo’s new Yoga line-up features thin designs and robust processors with four modes for amazing portability and performance when playing and working with digital content. Equipped with unparalleled audio capabilities and long battery life, the new Yoga multi-modes as well as the new Lenovo Y50 being launched today reflect Lenovo’s commitment to innovation, paving a new way for doers to accomplish more in today’s mobile-focused digital era,” said Michael Ngan, Country General Manager, Lenovo Philippines.

Yoga Tablet 2: Four Modes for Intuitive Usage
Available in 8-inch and 10-in Android variants, the Yoga Tablet 2 users can enjoy the three original modes – Hold, Tilt and Stand – and discover a fourth mode -  Hang. This mode allows them to hang the Yoga when viewing content, freeing up their hands to do other tasks. Lenovo has also improved the kickstand in Stand mode for more stability when pressing the 10-point multi-touch screen.

In addition to the tablet’s responsive design, Lenovo has upgraded the Yoga Table 2 to Intel® Atom processor, Dolby® Audio, and Wolfson® Master Hi-Fi™. It also has dual front speakers and an 8 MP rear camera. Yoga Tablet 2 sports better connectivity, with dual band Wi-Fi and a micro USB with OTG connection that allows users to charge their phones with a separate cable on the go.

Yoga Tablet 2 Pro: A New Way to Watch and Listen
Developed by Lenovo’s product engineer, Ashton Kutcher, the Yoga Tablet 2 Pro gives consumers a new way to reach, watch, connect and create. Its superior resolution (2560 x 1440) and long-life 9600-mAh battery and built-in Pico projector makes it the ultimate home entertainment tablet to add to anyone's wish list. The 8-watt JBL sound system with subwoofer gives an immersive sound experience.

Like the Yoga Tablet 2, Yoga Tablet 2 Pro also features four modes - the Yoga Tablet’s three original modes, Hold, Tilt, and Stand - and the Hang mode, which allows users to hang the tablet anywhere they want.

Yoga 3 Pro: Redefining Thin and Light
The new Yoga 3 Pro pushes the boundary on thinness and lightness. It is thinner by 17 percent as compared to the Yoga 2 Pro, 14 percent slimmer than its predecessor at just 12.8 mm and it weighs 1.19 kg. With a new watchband hinge made from 800 pieces of steel and aluminum, the Yoga 3 Pro is as flexible as a metallic watch band, with six focus points instead of two.

Complementing the distinctive new hinge design, the Yoga 3 Pro is available in two eye-catching colors: Platinum Silver or Champagne Gold.

Lenovo Y50 for Cutting Edge Performance

The Lenovo Y50 laptop offers advanced technology, which includes an optional backlit keyboard,  and NVIDIA GeForce, for enhanced graphics.  Powered by an up to 4th generation Intel Core™ i7 processor, Windows 8.1, and HDD, users can easily multitask among activities such as watching videos, opening apps, posting to social media and browsing photos. The powerful combination of JBL speakers and Dolby Home Theatre v4 helps to redefine the multimedia experience with its crisp and resonant sound.


Pricing and Availability
The Yoga Tablet 2 Androids will be priced at Php13,999 (wifi) and Php19,999 (LTE wifi) for the eight-in and 10-in variants respectively, while SRPs for the Yoga Tablet 2 Pro and Yoga 3 Pro are at Php33,999 and Php 76,995 respectively. The new Yoga multi-modes will all be available within December. The first 18 consumers who buy the Yoga Tablet 2 from Lenovo Exclusive Stores (LES) and Lenovo Mobile Exclusive Stores (LMES) nationwide will get it at Php1,800 off the SRP as part of Lenovo’s Christmas promo. Buyers who purchase the Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 will get One Direction’s “Four” album and a chance to win tickets to their concert as well. The eight-in Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 will also come with a free Intel starter pack. The Lenovo Y50, which is already available, is priced starting from Php72,995. All these devices are/will be available through select Lenovo Exclusive Stores (LES) and authorized retailers nationwide. Yoga Tablet 2 and Yoga Tablet 2 Pro will also be sold in Lenovo Mobile Exclusive Stores (LMES) nationwide.