The 'Pinaka-Panalong' delicacies at Bella Vita Lipa, Batangas

Lomi is one of my comfort food that I could have anytime of the day,  the sight and aroma with thick egg noodles,  scrambled egg  pork small cubes, sliced kikiam and shredded vegetables is one lomi that I grew up with in the table. When I feel like a cold is coming, a steaming bowl of lomi is all I need to take the sickness away. When I learned that Batangas is home for lomi, I wonder what makes it different from the one we have here in Manila. I want the Batangas Lomi!

Seafood Lomi

That was when I had a chance to visit Lipa's Bella Vita Land Corp last October 25 at Lipa City, Batangas. They featured  the best restaurants and stores of Lipa City, Batangas, in a fun and friendly cook-off called “Pinaka-panalong Lipa Delicacies” such as lomi, crispy pata, and suman.

The cook-off was held at BellaVita Compound in the city, the festive event was conceptualized to boost Lipa City’s tourism by highlighting its well-loved delicacies, Even as Batangas continues to lure fun seekers and trekkers to its beaches and mountains, respectively, BellaVita Land seeks to showcase Lipa City as a must-see destination for foodies and gourmands, as well.

“BellaVita believes in Lipa City’s huge potential as a tourist draw and we intend to support it in every way possible. We decided on holding this food-centric event because Filipinos are hearty eaters and Lipa’s delicacies are truly delicious—and are deemed as the best in the country,” said Barry Trinidad, BellaVita’s marketing manager.

While the cook-off was on-going, I checked out the units of the property development and had my selfies to their model houses. I inquired for each unit and asked for flyers,

The event affirmed the brand’s commitment to enrich the lives of hardworking Filipinos who dream to have a home they can call their own.

“BellaVita exists to help Filipino people achieve their aspirations in life. We believe that owning a home is every Filipino’s dream so we will earnestly support this goal by offering affordable and quality houses to them,” Trinidad said.

At the “Pinaka-panalong Lipa Delicacies” cook-off, which started at 8 in the morning and ended at 12 noon, all food preparations and the final presentation were done on site.

Attendees and guests had the chance to try all the entries for best lomi, suman, and crispy pata since each contestant provided food for free tasting.

Hailed as the pinaka-panalong lomi by the judges was the lomi of Hanzel Special Lomi House, which happens to be one of the oldest lomi houses in the city. Coming in close were Filian Goto and Lomi House and Benok’s Lomi House, which also served lomi that are to die for.

Meanwhile, it was Filian Goto House who bagged the grand prize for pinaka-panalong crispy pata, while Hanzel Special Lomi House and 3G’s Fat Crackles took home second and third place, respectively.

For pinaka-panalong suman, long-time suman-maker Nida Apenado proved that she already mastered her recipe after taking home the first prize in the category. Making it tough for Apenado were veteran Filipino delicacy vendors Aida Barcelos and the Filian Goto and Lomi House who bagged the second and third prize, respectively.

“The delicacies served today were the best. It was so hard judging because each of the entry has something different to offer. We chose some winners but everyone should be proud because Lipa’s delicacies, in general, are the best out there,” said Bulet Liwag, Sales Operations Officer (South).

The first-ever food competition organized by Amaia was judged by Amaia executives, officials, and some friends from the media, including Liwag, Burt Aurelio, Project Development Team Leader (South); Alain Sazon, Project Development Manager (South); Ruthlea Bijis and Lorna Silava of Lipa BellaVita In-House Sales; and bloggers Jeman Villanueva and Josephine Bonsol.
For more inquiries, visit http://www.bellavita.ph or like https://www.facebook.com/BellaVitaLandCorp. ###

Fujifilm launches the "party camera" the new Instax Mini 70

The generation of today are the luckiest, they have all the access to the modern technology (gadgets) and almost everyone owns an Ipad, smartphones, tablets and Instax cameras.  Dont you now that the new Instax Mini 70 has a new selfie mode to to tote with? The instax mini 70 boasts of the Auto Exposure Control Function that captures both the main subject and background in natural brightness. Just press the shutter button, and the camera can automatically detect the surrounding brightness then adjust the shutter speed and flash amount.

FUJIFILM launches Instax mini 70 last October 22 at the Fujifilm PH, Joy- Nostalg Center, Pasig, the halloween event was hosted by Ms. Janeena Chan and graced by Fujifilm execs and media. The (instax mini 70) is the latest instant camera that delivers improved image quality, a new Selfie mode, and other exciting features that make it a party must-have.

 Party season is here, starting with Halloween, which will be followed by the many Christmas and New Year parties, and other occasions to gather and celebrate with family and friends—all filled with moments you can immortalize through instant photo prints that last.

FUJIFILM instax mini cameras have become extremely popular, not just among the younger set, but anyone who loves to take photos of important life events, loved ones, and travels, and see these instantly in credit-card-size prints they can keep. And now FUJIFILM is set to introduce the newest model to join the ‘instax mini’ series of instant cameras: the instax mini 70.

The instax mini 70 is also equipped with the new “Selfie” mode intended for, well, just that: taking “selfies.” Choose the Selfie mode so the camera can automatically adjust the brightness and shooting distance to the level optimized for selfie shots. There’s even a selfie mirror beside the lens so you can check the framing to achieve the best angle. Features such as the self-timer function and tripod mount are useful for all your family and barkada group shots.

Other convenient shooting modes that allow you to enjoy photography in a variety of situations include the “Macro” mode for close-up shots at a minimum of 30cm from the subject (food, perhaps?) and the “Landscape” mode for far away landscape pictures of your holiday getaways.
All these cool features and more are packed into a modern and stylish body that comes in three colors to suit a variety of styles: Canary Yellow, Island Blue, and Moon White. The new instax mini 70 makes for a trendy fashion accessory you can bring around anywhere, anytime, whether you’re young or young-at-heart, male or female, a student or a yuppie, a partyphile or a travel junkie.

While digital photographs have been preferred, with the proliferation of digital cameras and smartphones, the analog approach of instantly producing real photos has sparked interest and inspiration, with sales growing quickly not only in Japan, but also in over 100 countries and regions around the world including Europe, the United States, and East Asia, including the Philippines.

FUJIFILM is committed to the constant innovation of instax cameras that offer enjoyable instant photography and printing, while communicating the true essence of photography, which is to take, preserve, decorate, and share memories.

"Nothing Like You" from Bamboo's "Bless This Mess"

Bamboo was at his element when he performed "Firepower" and selected songs from his "Bless This Mess" sophomore album launch last October 26 at 12 Monkeys Music Hall at Century Mall Makati.  The song reminds me of the 80s with its bluesy appeal and beat, this along with my personal favorite "Nothing Like You".

Bamboo clad in white crisp shirt, denim pants, and trainer shoes sang and danced to the delight of his fans who were present during the album launch. He was effortlessly sexy.

PolyEast Records and one of the country’s most prominent names of OPM, Bamboo Mañalac announced the release of the sophomore album “Bless This Mess.”

Nearly four years after beginning a solo career with the brilliant  2011 “No Water, No Moon,” Bamboo ease into his second phase with the new album “Bless This Mess” released by PolyEast Records.

Taking subtle risks such as the bluesy but energy-boost kick-off single “Firepower”, Bamboo said the song was written at the time of his 2011 “No water, No Moon” but didn't think it matched the tone of the other songs in his first solo album.

He added, “So it was shelved and developed and was ready for this new album. I think listeners have to figure out for themselves what the songs means. I wanted folks to feel the music, the kick, then they'll get the lyric”.

“Firepower” was officially heard on digital platforms like Spotify, iTunes, Deezr, Spinnr, Amazon, Guvera Music as well as local radios all over the country on October 15. PolyEast Records’ YouTube channel also premiered a prelude song “Nothing Like You” which connects to Firepower music video directed by Paolo Valenciano. “In the video, both songs are together because they are meant to be the same thing. If you see the video, you’ll get to interpret how both connect to each other,” Bamboo added.



The album was recorded in Grand Street Recording Studio in Brooklyn, New York and features ten brand new well-crafted compositions. “After the whole experience, I think it was the only place on the planet I could have recorded this album-- with all the elements needed and the different characters for each track. It’s the songs that dictate the direction of the album where all just fit. It wasn't easy but that's the fun part”.

In a five-month process during his TV stints as coach of The Voice, Bamboo produced and wrote most of the songs winding up a renewed energy pushing different styles as he said, “There's definitely a shake up-- from the quiet feeling of the last album, I wanted this one to be a punch in the face”.
As the album title “Bless This Mess” signifies more than it seems, he explained, “I'll let folks figure that out but it’s something I've whispered to myself before sessions or gigs in past years”.
“I could be wrong with how long the break was and that's the challenge of why it took so long. There was just so much swimming in my head and this album is part moving forward as well as just fitting another piece to the puzzle -- in regards to how my current sets will sound and look like”.



Bamboo Mañalac’s new offering “Bless This Mess” CD will be available on October 30 at all records bars nationwide. Digital tracks can also be downloaded on iTunes, Amazon and Guvera Music. You may also listen to the full album on Spotify.

Bamboo Mañalac says “Bless This Mess” to sophomore album, New album in stores October 30 via PolyEast Records PolyEast Records and one of the country’s most prominent names of OPM,



For more information, follow PolyEast Records’ official social media accounts at Twitter.com/polyeastrecords, Facebook.com/PolyEastRecords and Instagram.com/polyeastRecords.



Official Hashtag: #BlessThisMess
#FirePower

Twitter: @BambooMuzakLive
@PolyEastRecords
@BambooMusicLive

Facebook: Bamboo Music Live
PolyEast Records

Instagram: @BambooMuzakLive
@BambooMusicLive
@PolyEastRecords

Official “Firepower”
Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjMGR1zWpWs

Spinnr:
http://www.spinnr.ph/desktop/#songdetail?musicCode=6019020003938384

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/track/0aDAqjk8iCq5higAxkTTGk

iTunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/ph/album/firepower-single/id1046864928

Deezer:
http://www.deezer.com/album/11366726

“AMERICAN ULTRA” MASHES UP COMEDY WITH VIOLENCE, ROMANCE

L.A. Weekly describes it as “A bloody valentine attached to a bomb. It's violent, brash, inventive and horrific, and perhaps the most romantic film of the year.”
Boston Globe calls its stars Jesse Eisenberg and Kristen Stewart, “Tender, forgiving, and sexy, they're the hottest couple on screen at the moment.”

They're talking about Buena Vista International's new dark comedy “American Ultra,” the trippy story of Mike (Eisenberg), a convenience store clerk and his girlfriend, Phoebe (Stewart) whose sleepy, small-town existence is disrupted when his past comes back to haunt him in the form of a government operation set to wipe him out.

"The script is funny and scary and violent and sweet," producer Anthony Bregman says. "It makes you swing in so many directions emotionally, which makes for a great movie experience. [Screenwriter] Max Landis knows the action genre well, which allows him to make fun of it while living up to the conventions and expectations."

A large part of the humor comes from the fact that the filmmakers never lose sight of the idea that reclaiming his hardcore combat skills doesn't change who Mike is. "Mike is a bit of a dreamer and he never loses that quality," says producer David Alpert. "It's just that now people are trying to kill him. We always tried to maintain a connection to what it would really be like if the stoner guy in your town got these abilities."

Director Nima Nourizadeh, whose first film “Project X” has established him as an innovative new talent in Hollywood, impressed the producers with his ideas for maximizing both the action and the humor in the script. "Nima is a startling visionary in terms of how he sees a scene," says Landis. "He didn't change the script much, but the things he added made it even better. He structured the rhythms and beats in a way that is genuinely funny and fun to watch."


Nourizadeh brought a sharp sense of humor, as well as an authentic sense of danger and visual excitement to the script, according to Bregman. "He is better than anyone I can think of at establishing a really calm, stable atmosphere on screen that eventually explodes into a state of complete choreographed chaos. It's really fun to watch that build and ignite."

The writer and director first met in April 2013 to exchange ideas about future projects. Landis told Nourizadeh about “American Ultra,” a spec script no one outside of his team had read yet. "The script really exceeded my expectations," says the director. "Max is an intriguing storyteller. He feeds you information a little bit at a time until you are suddenly somewhere unexpected and completely crazy. His writing is always entertaining, but what separates this from other action comedies I'd read was that he nailed down the relationships between the main characters. It was the perfect second project for me."

Producers Bregman and Alpert agreed. "The combination of Max and Nima was irresistible," Bregman says. "Max's first feature script, `Chronicle,' is a favorite of mine. It was made on a modest budget with really interesting visuals that made it seem much bigger than it was. Nima's `Project X' was, in my opinion, one of the best movies of the last few years. It's another small film with a really big reach. Both were fun and entertaining and innovative, and at the same time dealt with big issues in a subtle way. It's exactly the sort of movie I want to see."

"Teaming Max and Nima up and then adding Jesse Eisenberg and Kristen Stewart to the mix feels like we're looking at the next generation of great Hollywood filmmakers," concludes Alpert.
“American Ultra” will be shown exclusively at Ayala Malls Cinemas nationwide starting Oct. 28.

Share your #GoodWeird and win prizes

 Around the world, Lenovo is telling the story of its most recognizable consumer products – YOGA convertibles, tabletop PCs and tablets – in a new marketing campaign, dubbed #goodweird. Appropriately named, #goodweird illustrates how YOGA products embrace unexpected design and functionality – design that’s arguably weird, but in a good way because of the amazing things these products enable people to do.

“We’ve fundamentally transformed how we define the Lenovo brand, from the tools we use like crowdsourcing and social media, to how we get things done with our balanced 360° agency model. The GoodWeird campaign really brings all these forces to life in a smart and engaging way that’s genuine to the purpose of our products,” said Michael Ngan, Country General Manager, Lenovo Philippines.

For example, YOGA convertible hinges consist of more than 800 parts, easily outnumbering parts in the rest of the product. The hinge remains key to YOGA’s signature four modes: laptop, tent, stand and tablet. People loved these new ways to use a PC, and thus created demand for this new device category. On the Horizon tabletop PC, you can turn family board games night into interactive, digital gaming sessions thanks to its giant screen - the size of a coffee table. And with YOGA tablet, you can project a movie on your wall, enjoy deep base from the subwoofer and even hang it on a bathroom hook for convenient entertainment that goes anywhere you do. All of these products change the way we use technology: they’re weird, but they’re #goodweird.

In Lenovo, we believe in good weird wholeheartedly, but what is good weird or not is not for us to decide. That’s why we have set up the #GoodWeird Project for you to help us discover a universe of obscure facts, eye-opening ideas, and a whole lot of good weird by submitting photo entries and casting votes on what’s good weird and what’s not.

Contest participants can join the Lenovo Good Weird Campaign Contest by visiting and liking the Lenovo Facebook page and looking for the #GoodWeird posts that contains the link to the #GoodWeird Project. Once the participant is redirected to the Good Weird website, he or she will be asked to submit the photo entry, write a brief description about the photo, and fill up the registration form. The photo should be encompass what is good weird and comply with the guidelines that can be seen in the mechanics page of the site.

Share your #GoodWeird for a chance to win Php 5000 Sodexo Gift Certificate. The Good Weird Campaign Contest will run from October 21 to November 21, 2015.

Order a salad and steak comes for free!




They say the best things in life are free and at Nostalgia Dining Lounge, we couldn’t agree more! On Mondays and Fridays, for the whole month of November, simply order any freshly made salad for Php699 nett and get a prime steak for FREE!

Imagine, tender, juicy and succulent prime steak at no cost – what a great, delicious way to start and end your working week! So, waste no time and head to Nostalgia Dining Lounge for this awesome treat!

The Nostalgia Dining Lounge is located at the 6th floor of Oakwood Premier Joy~Nostalg Center Manila along ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig. For more information please call 719.1160, 637.7888 ext. 6804 or email premiermanila@oakwoodasia.com.

Haier partners with ONE Championship for MMA Superstar Brandon Vera

Haier Asia Co., Ltd. and Haier Philippines, Inc. are proud to announce the brand’s exciting new partnership with ONE Championship (ONE), the largest Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) organization in Asia. While the collaboration seems unlikely at first glance, with Haier being an electronic and appliances brand, and ONE a name in the world of sports, Haier Asia President and CEO Yoshiaki Ito explains how fitting the partnership is. “Haier and ONE Championship are actually similar in more ways than you think,” says Ito-san.

Brandon “The Truth” Vera sits next to Haier Asia President and CEO Yoshiaki Ito

Aside from both companies taking pride in their Asian heritage, Haier and ONE also share the same vision, which is to bring their brands to the forefront of the global stage. With this as a target, both work at understanding their market and creating products and producing shows that cater to the needs of their consumers/audience. They are also constantly venturing into new markets, breaking through new ground, with ONE capitalizing on the rapid growth of MMA as a sport, and Haier making the most of the increasing demand of unique and high technology products by the modern-day consumers.

The partnership strongly reflects the company’s ideals and mindset. “Just like ONE Championship, we continuously aim to bring the best of what we do to the Asian people, in our case, through our home appliances,” says Ito-san. “Haier also shares the same spirit as ONE’s fighters. We embody the CHAMPIONSHIP mentality of continuous improvement, commitment to excellence, constantly bettering ourselves with Japanese meticulousness, and working at becoming an even better version of ourselves,” he adds.

This October, Haier and ONE Championship will bring an exciting MMA experience to the Philippines with one amazing fight, featuring MMA superstars Brandon “The Truth” Vera, Chi Lewis “Chopper” Parry, and Mark Striegel, with the winner set to be crowned the ONE Championship Heavyweight World Champion. The showdown is happening on December 11 at the Mall of Asia Arena. Fans of the sport can expect the fight to be an event like no other, as champions meet champions for this special collaboration.

After the Press conference we got the chance to interview Haier Asia President and CEO Yoshiaki Ito about this unique new partnership:

How did this partnership come about?

Ito: First of all, I think it’s important to mention that I’ve always been a huge fan of MMA. It may come as a surprise to you, but I’m actually an MMA fighter myself. I’m not a professional fighter, but with this as a background, I believe it’s not very surprising anymore how the decision to partner with ONE Championship came to be.

Another thing that has brought this partnership to life is my friendship with the Chatri Sityodtong, the founder and chairman of ONE Championship, Asia’s largest sports media property. Our BROTHERHOOD shares the same vision: to bring our brands to the forefront of the global stage. We wanted to build something big for both of our brands in Asia and beyond.

Haier and ONE Championship both want to bring an exciting and unique MMA experience to the world, and this time, more particularly in Asia, and we believe there is no better time to team up than now.

Putting your long-time friendship with ONE Championship aside, what made you choose ONE Championship to partner with, over other names in the industry?

Looking at the successful and continuous growth of ONE Championship, we believe it is the kind of organization that we want to work with. We want work with best and ONE Championship is the best there is.

Haier shares the same spirit as ONE Championship’s fighters. We embody the CHAMPIONSHIP mentality of continuous improvement, commitment to excellence, constantly bettering ourselves with Japanese meticulousness, and working at becoming an even better version of ourselves.

What does this partnership mean to Haier?

The plan is to creatively utilize MMA as a sport, and all that encompasses it, to boost the brand awareness for Haier and its market presence, leveraging on people’s excitement for the sport, to build our brands and improve the business. Grounded on the unbreakable bond of kinship, Haier rightfully associates itself with another champion—an alliance that fosters greatness and success. Championing the white goods category allows Haier to continue developing strong business alliances with equally solid brands, such as ONE Championship.

Haier Asia and ONE Championship are two very unlikely brands to forge a partnership, with Haier being an electronic/appliances brand and ONE Championship a name in the world of Sports. What did you think would make this partnership work despite the distinct difference, as far as the nature of business is concerned?

Haier and ONE Championship are actually similar in more ways than you think.

First  both brands are based in Asia, with a global audience. Second, ONE Championship focuses on local fighters and creates national, homegrown heroes. It is their key to success, because majority of sports fans want to see local heroes whom they can relate to. ONE has worked hard to build up Asian MMA heroes. This has had a trickle effect and has indirectly led to the growth of the sport in various Asian countries. In the same way, Haier offers innovative products that are localized; products that cater to the needs of each particular market we penetrate.

Haier and ONE Championship, in a sense, relate to consumers/audience by understanding their needs and innovating products/entertainment to cater to that.

And lastly both companies are constantly venturing into new markets, breaking through new ground, with ONE Championship capitalizing on the rapid growth of the sport of MMA, and Haier making the most of the increasing demand of unique and high-technology products by the modern-day consumers.

What is a champion to you/how do you define a champion?

As a company whose mission is to create and offer the most innovative products for our consumers’ home, we define a champion as someone who aims for continuous improvement, someone with unwavering commitment to excellence, and someone who constantly works at becoming an even better version of himself.

That is the mentality that we have at Haier. Just like ONE Championship, we continuously drives for CHAMPION-like improvements and bring the best of what we do to the Asian people, in our case, through our home appliances.

What are Haier’s plans following its re-launch early this year?

As Haier Asia’s CEO, I am driving the company to do things differently from the norm. We are investigating new ways of doing the white goods business and finding new markets, and introducing new products that the world has never seen before.

You can also expect brilliant partnerships with world-renowned brands. Our involvement with One Championship is actually our biggest event following our re-launch last July, and this is only the beginning. Haier is working out its consumer promotions and CSR programs ~ to give back to the community, and this will be initiated and presented in November 2015 and January 2016 by Haier Philippines .

Have your #LondonStyle coffee at Costa BGC

I once dined in at Costa Abu Dhabi Al Wahda Mall UAE 3 years ago, it was an excellent coffee experience as I got the classic smooth taste of  Flat White of Britain's famous coffee shop. Flat white is their bestseller because of its velvety, smooth texture which is not frothy because the milk is blended into three espresso shots. When I went home after a brief stint at UAE, I missed my flat white but since the PH is not third country anymore we were lucky enough to have Costa's franchise and open up three Costa branches one after the other.  The latest Costa branch is located at One World Place, BGC. 

Costa's interiors remind me of London and Spice Girls with their signature red phone booth and cozy Britain's sofa which is stained proof in case you spill your flat white, americanos or lattes there. The place caters to the trendier young professionals and coffee lovers out there who opt for the  #LondonStyle.

There are other options aside from their bestseller Flat White and or Caramella. If youre a tea-kind of person, a tea is a welcome sight to those who love theirs hot or cold.  Cakes like Red Velvet is the best pair to your flat white coffee and in my case, my brewed lemon tea. 

Sandwiches, cookies and revel cakes are a must-order when you visit the place. Discover your best pairing and dine in #LondonStyle.

It was a cold London afternoon in 1971 when two brothers, Bruno and Sergio Costa, decided to create something truly remarkable. Their love for premium coffee led them to sell their product to local caterers and soon after, to open their very first café.

Since then, Costa has become a leading global coffee shop brand with over 40 years of expertise. Our irresistible coffee is served in over 3,000 Costa stores around the world. The Costa brothers’ dream was to bring irresistible coffee and community spirit to the people of London – today the vision is bold and simple. To be the world’s favorite coffee shop brand…and this legacy has finally arrived on Philippine shores.

The art of coffee
The Costa brothers created their own unique blend of coffee, a combination of Arabica and Robusta coffee beans. They called this smooth, round but rich tastes, the Mocha Italia and the blend became a closely guarded secret.  To this day, Costa Coffee remains true to the original Mocha Italia recipe, which is still slow-roasted in the Old Paradise Street Roastery in London.

Costa coffees are all handcrafted and espresso based, giving each specialty, like Flat White, the Mocha Italia aroma and body only a proper cup of coffee should have.

Costa employs Master Genarro Peliccia as their official Coffee Master. Master Genarro is responsible for ensuring the taste that Costa is known and loved for remains consistent in every Costa cafe, so much so that his tongue was once insured for GBP 10 Million.

Barista of the Year
To celebrate Costa Coffee’s commitment to serving only the finest brews, a worldwide competition is held every year, where Costa Coffee baristas from every country compete to showcase the skills they have learned to make the best speciality drinks. This year, the Philippines is finally able to take part.

The competition, which started on October 6 held its final leg on the 26th of the same month, where the winners from Costa Coffee Eastwood and Costa Coffee Robinsons Place Manila competed for the chance to represent the country next year in Singapore.

Where art meets coffee: BGC
The finals were held during the opening of Costa Coffee’s third store in the stunning Bonifacio Global City, Metro Manila. Cara Manglapus treated guests to her musical renditions of British classics, as they snacked on perfect coffee pairings, which includes pastries made especially for Costa Coffee Philippines.  Invitees spent the afternoon #LondonStyle as they were immersed in the different sights and sounds of what it would be like to have high coffee in the world’s cultural capital.

Costa Coffee has also opened branches in Eastwood and Robinsons Place Manila.

To anticipate Costa Coffee’s BGC store opening, Costa Coffee will be having a special promotional offer on October 27: Order your Mocha Frostino with a British Accent and get it for free from 10am-12nn of opening day!

Play it cool with ASUS Zen AiO Pro series

Im not into gaming, I envy anyone who play using their laptops. It requires a lot of dedication not to mention time, to finish a game and win on the side. I guess I would be confined to writing my blogs and seeing movies on my laptop. But if you are a hardcore gamer (ROG) and in the market for a new gaming laptop the ASUS Zen AiO Pro comes with pre-installed Microsoft Windows and equipped with a powerful six-speaker ASUS Sonic Master Premium sound system that delivers 16W of incredibly rich and clear stereo sound.


ASUS PH recently unveils Zen AiO Pro with ROG in mind with pre-installed Microsoft Windows last Oct 23 at Valkyrie Palace, BGC.  The launch was hosted by Ms. Bianca Valerio and graced by ASUS executives and media guests.

Zen AiO Pro deserves to be the computing centerpiece of any home or creative workspace, with full connectivity across all devices allowing it to become the ultimate digital hub for work or play.

The display gives your eyes a visual treat, whether you’re reading text, viewing photos or watching videos. The amazing resolution makes photo or video editing so much easier, with every tiny detail pin-sharp and crystal-clear. The state-of-the-art technology in Zen AiO Pro ensures an awesome entertainment experience, whether users are watching the latest blockbuster movie, enjoying games or simply relaxing with music.

ASUS Philippines announces the 23.8-inch Zen AiO Pro Z240IC, the first models in the incredible new Zen AiO Pro Series, a premium range of all-in-one PCs that fuse art with industry-leading technology. Zen AiO Pro provides a perfect balance of beauty and performance for the ultimate all-in-one computing experience.

Featuring a stunningly-elegant all-aluminum design, Zen AiO Pro looks amazing. But the beauty is not just skin-deep, with superb performance delivered by 6th-generation Intel Core
 i7 processor and gaming-grade NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M graphics with up to 4GB of video memory. Other leading-edge technology showcased in the Zen AiO Pro Series includes the latest USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C port, up to PCIe 3.0 x4 M.2 SSD storage.

A true masterpiece
Zen AiO Pro is a masterpiece of craftsmanship and design, with a slim and elegant unibody shell forged from a solid block of anodized-aluminum, with a precision-crafted matching integral stand. The smooth, sophisticated appearance is enhanced by a layer of edge-to-edge glass covering the display, and the rear cover has a beautiful fine brushed-metal finish that perfectly complements the signature spun-metal Zen-inspired concentric circles on the front fascia.
Zen AiO Pro is a vision of elegance, finished in a stylish yet subtle Icicle Gold color that will add a touch of beauty to any space.

Extreme beauty, extreme performance
The extraordinary Zen AiO Pro is built to provide out-of-the-ordinary performance for discerning home users. Using the latest generation of quad-core Intel Core up to i7 processors, combined with 16GB of the very latest DDR4 memory and lightning-fast up to PCIe 3.0 x4 M.2 SSD storage, Zen AiO Pro has power to spare for instant responsiveness and ultra-smooth and immersive entertainment.

Dedicated NVIDIA GeForce GTX™ 960M gaming-grade graphics with up to a class-leading 4GB of video memory ensure users can enjoy superb stutter-free high-resolution movies and videos in vivid, lifelike colors, or play even the very latest games at full resolution with high quality settings.

Zen AiO Pro is the world’s first all-in-one PC to use the next-generation USB 3.1 Gen 2, which delivers blindingly-fast data transfers of up to 10Gbit/s —twice as fast as USB 3.0, and over twenty times faster than USB 2.0. With these speeds, even the biggest data transfers take no time at all. Zen AiO Pro uses the latest USB 3.1 Type-C connector for improved ease of use — the connector is reversible, so it can’t be inserted the wrong way round. And for all-device connectivity, Zen AiO Pro also has a full complement of 4 USB 3.0 ports plus a USB 2.0 port, along with the latest ultra-fast 802.11ac Wi-Fi.


Incredible sound, awesome entertainment


Zen AiO Pro is designed for the ultimate multimedia entertainment, with up to a stunning FHD 10-point multi-touch IPS display for vibrant, pin-sharp visuals that make every detail visible, along with wide viewing angles and ultra-responsive touch interactivity. Zen AiO Pro also has a color gamut of up to 100% sRGB, which ensures accurate, rich and vivid color reproduction.

The incredible audio system has a total of 6 speakers that deliver rich and clear full-range sound. Each 8-watt stereo channel uses three powerful speakers located at either side of Zen AiO Pro, giving fully-realistic stereo separation and a total of 16 watts of pure, undistorted sound for an amazingly-lifelike experience.