Global Art Philippines awards winners of 2016 national competition

Jugglers, trapeze artists, acrobats and tightrope walkers made an appearance through colorful and whimsical drawings in the recently concluded 2016 Global Art Philippines National Competition organized by Global Art Philippines. Held at the SMX Aura in Taguig City, the annual competition was participated in by 200 students coming from all 12 branches of Global Art located in Metro Manila, Cebu, Davao, General Santos and Pampanga.

Anchored on the theme The Wonderful World of Circus, the artworks featured creative expressions from the eyes of the young participants and their unique skills in drawing, painting, coloring and composing visual elements which are at the core of Global Art’s international art program.

Category A winners (from left) Beatrice Ashley Ko, 2nd  Runner-up Sofia Madriaga, Champion and Amy Li, 1st   runner-up

Category C winners (from left) Christine Zhuang, 1st runner-up  Angeli Domini Lim,champion and Hannah Ong, 2nd runner

Established in 1999 with the objective of enhancing children's learning disciplines so they will become more creative in their everyday lives, Global Art transforms the way students learn art through a progressive, age-appropriate curriculum designed around their individual abilities.

Category A grand champin Sofia Madriaga with her artwork

The competition was divided into several categories. Winners per category were named as the “Best of the Best,” but only one was adjudged grand champion, 1st Runner up and 2nd Runner Up per category. Grand champions are Sofia Danielle Madriaga from Global Art Del Monte (Category A, 4-6 years old); Grace Merari Saw from Global Art Ortigas (Category B, 7-9 years old); Angeli Domini Lim from Global Art Davao, (Category C, 10-12 years old); and Marco Luis Gonzales from Global Art Makati  (Category D 13 years old and above).

Aside from the title of Global Art Phils. champion, trophy and prizes, the winners will also represent Global Art Philippines to the Global Art International Level competition in Guang Zhou, China on December 3, 2016.

Category B grand champion  Grace Merari Saw working on   her  artwork

Earning one’s stripes

At Global Art, students are taught the value of commitment, perseverance and sacrifice along with creative techniques.

“Just like acquiring any other skills in life and being good at it, children have to understand that it is fun and very rewarding to win but you also have the commitment and sacrifice a lot of things such as play time, TV time, gadget time or hanging out with friends or even your rest time. But in the end, it will sure be worth it,” says Yenny Saw,  manager of  Global Art &  Creative Philippines.

Spontaneous self-expression is another thing that is instilled among Global Art students who are given the  freedom to express their own ideas and drawing styles.

Category C Grand champion Angeli Domini Lim with her   artwork

 Painting with confidence
Category D champion Marco Luis Gonzales, 13, started with Global Art five years ago. He said that art enables him to express his emotions and learn other cultures.
“Seeing that my family would accept and clap for me no matter what place (prize) I got, made me overjoyed personally. Winning the competition means embracing a new challenge and I feel more confident because I know my teachers and family are at my back,” said Marco.

For seven-year-old Sofia Danielle Madriaga, Category A champion, her love for art came naturally. According to her parents, her free time is often spent doing free-hand drawing, painting, coloring and just practicing at home.

Like any first-time participant, Sofia was feeling anxious and worried thus she was not expecting to win. “She tried joining for the first time and just wanted to enjoy the experience. During the competition, she felt scared and uncomfortable. She also did not have complete materials but that did not stop her from doing her best. The opportunity to showcase her talent and winning is very rewarding,” beamed Sofia’s mom Rizie Madriaga.

Meanwhile, Angeli Domini Lim, Category C champion, focus and discipline won it for her. “I practiced as much as I can before the competition. Winning at the national level made me more confident now.”

Category D grand champion  Marco Luis Gonzalez working   on his artwork

Category B winner Grace Merari Saw prepared for the competition a month ahead by devoting 2-4 hours a week to practice. “I hoped to win but not as the grand champion. I thought I would only win the top artist,” Grace said. “The rewarding part is to be a part of the competition where the best students strived to win and I ended up winning the biggest prize. I feel more confident now knowing that when I try my best, there is always a chance.”

Global Art Philippines accepts students as young as 3 years old. The multi-level programs allow each art enthusiast to learn at their own pace and use their own ideas to create an artwork.


For further information and inquiries on Global Art Philippines and the International Art Competition, visit or call their main office at Unit 101, Sekai Center, 368 Ortigas Avenue corner Madison Street, Greenhills, San Juan; Tel no. 726-0435. Like them on Facebook: www.facebook.com/globalartphil or visit their website at www.globalart.com.ph

My 10 Amazing Finds at Daiso Japan!

Besides the skin care and makeup stores, there's one other store that I always check out whenever I go shopping--Daiso Japan!

Its a good thing that more Daiso stores are opening so I dont have to go far to buy some accessories and house items. I'm sure anyone who’s been to Daiso Japan would agree with me that an hour is not enough to comb through the shelves and shelves of cute and sometimes hard to find merchandise available at the store.

You should also be on the lookout for their bargains deals on practical items you can use everyday which might even know existed!

Here are some of the neat stuff I found during my last visit!

Tea filter
I love Tea! As if that isnt obvious enough from my blogsite. Forget about frappuccinos and ice shaken beverages. This teeny-tiny tea filter will make you look forward to afternoon teas! Have friends over, bake some scones, and fill each filter with your favorite artisanal leaves.

Matte Finish Topcoat
Similar brand name products sell for P300 upwards which makes a bottle of this matte finish topcoat a great bargain. Apply it over your favorite shade to even out brush strokes, prolong your mani and achieve a matte effect on painted nails (because not everyone is into glossy finish).

Decorating tape
In this age of electronic mails and instant messaging, anything handcrafted is quite the novelty. These charming decorating tapes are a DIYer’s best friend in turning ordinary objects into adorable customized projects. Use these versatile Japanese tapes to create personalized stationeries and gift wrappers, design notebooks, decorate vases, and make cute coasters. The possibilities are endless, so get crafting!

Tube squeezer
Did we mention that Daiso Japan has the quirkiest merchandise? Hiding somewhere in the home section is this small but powerful tube squeezer. Seriously, this simple-looking contraption squeezes the life out of an empty toothpaste tube for a few squirts more. So don’t toss out that tube yet.

Disposable diapers for pets
Love pets but hate cleaning after their mess? Put these comfy diapers on your beloved canine and you’ll never have to tidy up. The diapers are easy to use, provides good absorption and are available in different sizes.

Clear shoe boxes
Shoes in the living room or under the stairwell is not exactly a welcome sight. If you don’t have the budget for a shoe cabinet, the next best thing is to store your footwear in clear plastic shoe boxes and stack them up in one corner of the house or inside the bedroom. It also saves you the trouble of guessing what pair is inside the box.

Fun glasses
Parties are the perfect excuse to look silly, be a kid again and have fun. These oversized party glasses are just the props you need to get the laughter going. Wear them with friends and take silly pictures. No one will judge you, promise.

Phone cases
Phone cases are like bags; you can’t have too many of them! These trendy cases come in unique kawaii designs that perfectly reflect your style and personality. They’re affordable, too, it won’t cost a month’s allowance to change your phone’s OOTD every week.

Wooden toys
Learning and having fun at the same time is what you call value for money when buying toys for your kids. These 3D wooden toys are an engaging way to improve your child’s motor skills. Make it a great bonding time and piece together the cutouts inside the box to create dinosaurs and sports cars.

Car interior wipes
Every guy who loves a car that looks and smells clean should have a pack of these wipes in their glove compartment. These come in handy for wiping ketchup splatters, liquid spills and even tobacco stains. Remember that a spanking clean car is extra points for you.

But don’t rely on just this list. There are more hiding behind the shelves plus new stocks coming in on a regular basis.   

Daiso Japan has 55 store nationwide through Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc. which holds the exclusive sub-license to sell authentic Daiso merchandise from Japan and operates the legitimate Daiso Japan store concept in the Philippines.

Follow them on Facebook at @DaisoJapanPH on Twitter and @daisophilippines on Instagram.

7 Must-Have accessories at Promate Technologies

For someone who is a non-millenial (and barely making Generation Y), I've never been much of a "techie." Gadgets for me were more for work rather than a part of my daily life.

And when everyone started getting mobile phones, I chose mine because of its popularity rather than its specs and looked more at the design instead of its features.

It was only when I started blogging a few years ago that I began to understand the importance of having a good smartphone and several other gadgets to help me in this newfound career path.

Now besides having a phone for calls and messages, I also have a Huawei P9 Plus to help me take great pictures of the events I attended.

If my bag before was full of make up and skin care products, now have to share the space with my powerbanks, cables, and earphones/headset.

Attending tech events also introduced me to a lot of mobile essentials--not just accessories mind you to help me get through a day of event coverage, social media posts and of course writing my blog posts. And while I'm still trying to keep up with the millenials to create relevant content, I've found several tools to help me with my digital lifestyle.

Here are seven mobile/devices accessories  that I cant live without 

1.  Smartphone-- My all in one device. I have a phone for those text and calls and to arrange my schedule that I would need to attend to on a day to day basis, the event schedule that I have to fill in and prioritize with. I also have a backup phone which I use for taking photos and to check my social media feeds.

I'm more of an android user since its easier to transfer photos from one phone to another, or to a USB OTG  when I need to free up some space.

2.  Powerbanks-  If you are investing on a price phone, you might as well get a powerbank that wont damage your phone right?  I suggest a powerbank with at least 10000 mAH and and output of 2amp to make sure you wouldnt be running out of juice just when you need to make that post or draft that story.

3. Data and charging cable- just like powerbanks you need a durable cable that fits your phone even if it is in a protective case.  a good cable charges fast and doesnt easily break or open up. a good data cable also guarantees the safety of your files while you are transferring them.

4.  Headset/Earphones- For those moment when i just want to have a bit of privacy--or when i am watching my favorite TV series, The American Horror Story and The Walking Dead.


5. Selfie Monopod- If youre a traveller or a Travel blogger, this is one gadget that you must bring around during those shoots.


6.  Wireless Speaker- or Bluetooth speakers-- now I dont bring one everyday but when I get home and want to chill out and relax I need quality speakers that would do my playlist some justice. a wireless speaker should also easily connect to my smartphone.  and easy to set up

7.  My Ipad Mini charger-  Its only at night I get to play around with my Ipad mini. That's why I have to have an extra charger for it. I have two, one is in my bag and the other one is a spare. An Ipad charger is not cheap that's why I have an extra in case the other one fluctuates.

With the world getting smarter, Promate Technologies, a multi-awarded Dubai-based digital lifestyle accessory brand, is bringing reinvisioned lifestyle technology products to the Philippines ranging from computer peripherals to mobile & car accessories. The company has received numerous design and product awards from IF Product Design Award (Germany), Good Design Award (Japan), Taiwan Excellence (Taiwan), Computex D&I Awards, just among a thousand of its awards.

 Dimple Condes, Promate Philippines Country Manager.   

“We are reinvisioning ’lifestyle technology’ to break down the barrier between the impact of the high-tech world and the normalcy of everyday life, delivering the most pioneering accessories whether that be for the home, the office, in the car or just absolutely anywhere people are virtually connected in their waking hours,” says Dimple Condes, Promate Philippines Country Manager.   

“Our job at Promate Technologies is to know what our clients want before they even know it. We find a niche in the market, identify what the end user needs and fill that gap. We feel we’ve done a pretty good job at it because Promate Technologies has been accorded quite a number of global awards for over a thousand of our products. Most recently, we’ve been awarded this year for three – the linkMate.MUI and auraBox both awarded by the Distree EMEA Diamond Awards and bikerMate awarded by iF Design Awards. This is what we want to bring to the world – where Promate innovation is creativity at its finest – and the Philippines has become our next stop because really, the Filipinos’ hyper-connected lifestyle is complemented by many of our products.”

Promate Technologies has opened shops and are hooking up with the best tech retailers in the country to share their diverse line-up of products that adapt to the needs of the avid digital adapter this side of the world.

Seeking out an adventure trip (again!) soon? Never get drained with Promate powerbanks, adapters and car accessories.  The wanderlusts in us are fueled by cheap fares and quick-as-lighting online hotel bookings - instilling a quite permanent zest for traveling by land, air or sea. Whether you’re that tech warrior exploring the outskirts of an adventure-ridden trip or that digital monster thriving downtown the biggest of bustling cities of the world, never run of power again with Promate Provolta-21, 20800mAH powerbank to make sure your devices are always powered-up. Bring along loads of music to play on Promate Groove, 20-watt wireless speaker with a built-in 8800mAH battery because your trips are always fun with a roadtrip playlist and get every angle right in your cruise with the Promate Monopro-12 selfie monopod for heavy weight cameras.

Finding time to work-out? Promate changes the way you live a healthy lifestyle with its cool wearable tech products. With the countless OOTDs, SOTDs, FOTDs and BOTDs that have become a staple among the tech-savvy Filipinos, surely, their world has been conquered by many of the world’s biggest brands. Meanwhile, fitting into those stylish OOTDs drove many to get fit and fab in fitness centers where some are even open 24/7. Ah, the Filipino way of life has truly evolved - and now even your gadgets will keep up with you with Promate liveBelt-2 sporty belt band case at the gym or that Promate SnugRide waterproof case with bike mount and waterproof headsets like Promate Solix-1 when you bike out!

Tired of organising workspace? Promate lets you experience next generation technology with its professionally designed gadget accessories. There’s a never-ending goal to decluttering our workspaces to boost productivity and get more things done.  Great thing to be able to have access to sleek, compact gadget hubs like the plug and play Promate MacHub-12 hi-speed USB hub for your Mac to enjoy multiple seamless connectivity, or the Promate bluClass-2 wireless multipoint headset for hands-free calling and music streaming.

Want an ultimate connected home? Promate lets you turn your home into a smarthome easily.
With scores of gadgets making our lives super-simple, having the right tech accessories at home has provided quick solutions to everyday problems like Promate Glint, a dual-port USB wall charger that functions as an energy-efficient night light, too, or take your music listening experience at home with Promate Prime heavy-duty multi-function 20-watt speaker that has Pro-Connect technology for a surround-sound experience at home.

From power to protection and just about everything else in between, Promate Technologies has a line-up of lifestyle technology accessories from projectors, sound solutions, power solutions, digital fashion accessories, wearable tech, photography peripherals, car hi-tec accessories, to products that clean and protect your devices. Wherever you are, whatever you do, Promate lets you do it in style, opening opportunities to let Filipinos have the flexibility and freedom to do more of what they love most.



To celebrate its entry in the Philippine market, 

Promate has a bundle promo of their linkMate-MUL (2-in1 IOS & Android Cable) + Nano-OTG for only Php 489 (from Php 790). 

These 2 products, when used together, allows you to transfer photos & battery from one phone to the other.  Promo runs until Oct 31, 2016 at Silicon Valley stores. 

Promate is also giving you an awesome discount of up to 50% off on the Clix-3 Wireless Mouse, Keymate-2 Mice & Keyboard Combo, Solix Headset, Boom Headset & smartPlug-UK. Promo runs until Oct 31, 2016 at Promate-Lazada store (http://www.lazada.com.ph/promate-store/).

Promate is available at Promate concept shops in SM North Edsa Annex, SM Clark, Ayala Cebu as well as at Lazada (http://www.lazada.com.ph/promate-store/), Silicon Valley & Tomiko stores nationwide. 


PROMATE AT LAZADA
Promate is also available in Lazada, Asia’s largest online shopping destination that provides customers with an effortless shopping experience. Its quick and reliable delivery service gives customers a broad range of secure payment options including cash-on-delivery. Visit the official Promate store on Lazada today.

Lazada http://www.lazada.com.ph/promate-store/

Knock. Enter. Can you survive the horrors inside Bahay Trese?

Family Entertainment Center pioneer World of Fun brings back the immersive theatrical horror experience Bahay Trese at Building 3 of Sta. Lucia Mall inside World of Fun starting Friday, October 14.

The popular attraction features a haunted house believed to be the home of restless spirits from the Japanese occupation. The house is inspired by a series of massacres that happened in Manila in 1945, when homes were torched, women were raped and murdered, and men were killed. Bloodshed was everywhere.

The tour of Bahay Trese is an immersive theatrical horror attraction. Guests lose themselves in the moment as they stand right in the center of action: a spooky altar room, a mad man’s laboratory and a little girl’s bedroom – all dark and cryptic.

Guests are within breathing distance of the characters, like a lost little girl, an angry father, and a mysterious caretaker.

The distinction between reality and fiction is blurred as guests roam Bahay Trese and surrounded by scary symbols of death.

Majority of the actors are trained and / or attended workshops conducted by a well known leading theater organization. Others are members of theater guilds from prestigious schools. They’re trained to be sensitive to audience reaction and improvise if the situation calls for it.


More than just another horror house, Bahay Trese has strong elements of improvisation, storytelling and problem solving.

Bahay Trese is open Thursdays to Sundays at 3 to 9 p.m.

Sta. Lucia Mall is located along Marcos Highway, Cainta, Rizal.

Special events are also lined up at Sta. Lucia Mall every Saturday from Oct. 8 to Nov. 5 to kick off Bahay Trese's opening season.

Solar Entertainment unveils channels' new look and line up

I remember the first time we had our cable installed, the first channel that caught my attention is 2nd Avenue from Solar Entertainment because of The Ellen DeGeneres Show.  I love that Ellen excites me with her guests lineup. How she makes us laugh, dance and not afraid of pulling pranks to her guests, politician or not. With Ellen, you are entertained and feels better right after the show.  I love how Ellen' writers bring out fresh ideas/program to the show.

Solar Entertainment recently unveils new look and channel line ups at Marco Polo Hotel last October 12. Solar Entertainment President and CEO Wilson Tieng graced the launch together with the media.

Solar Entertainment Corporation remains to be the largest content provider and channel operator in Southeast Asia. The network is comprised of seven (7) channels—ETC, 2nd Avenue, Jack TV, CT, Solar Sports, Basketball TV, and NBA Premium. The viewers are in for a treat when they tune in to Solar Entertainment’s roster of channels on Sunday, October 16, as the first integrated rebranding execution of the channels will be revealed.

In hindsight, it was an effort done separately by the stations. Solar Entertainment Corporation President and CEO Wilson Tieng says, “[This year], we are doing the change of the broadcast design simultaneously for higher impact and to bring more excitement for the channels and its viewers. Through this venture, we aim to boost viewership and market share by giving a fresh take on our channels and topnotch content tied with the new look.”

While the technology of content delivery to the market is evolving, the TV network continues to grow and keep up with the changing landscape. “Solar has kept its fingers on the pulse of media-savvy Filipino audiences,” says Tieng. “We pay attention to emerging viewing habits while at the same time, setting the trend and changing mindsets.”

With the emergence of digital media, Solar stays on top of its game as the pioneer in providing Filipino audiences the access to international shows, sporting events, films, and eventually online content. Tieng confirms, “We have to open all the avenues for marketing and revenue. It creates the challenge of gaining traction with your audience, especially the millennials, and support from advertisers. There are more exciting announcements for this last stretch of the year and onto 2017, specifically for the channel content and digital assets of Solar. We are definitely going for more.”

Don’t miss the channel flip of ETC, 2nd Avenue, Solar Sports, and Basketball TV happening on October 16 at 8 PM.

ETC is on UHF channel 21, Sky Cable channel 16, Destiny Digital channel 16, Global Destiny channel 28, Cignal channel 9, or Cablelink channel 34.

2nd Avenue is seen on UHF Free TV Ch. 29, SkyCable Ch. 19, Global Destiny Cable Ch. 29, Cablelink Ch. 35, and Cignal Ch. 28.

Solar Sports is on SkyCable Ch.70, Destiny Ch.35, and Cablelink Ch.58 and Basketball TV is available on SkyCable Ch. 33, Cignal Ch. 35, and Global Destiny Ch. 34.

Jennifer Aniston makes a new friend on Emirates

Hollywood actress, director and producer Jennifer Aniston makes a return to the Emirates A380, and makes a new friend, in a new global digital and TV advertising campaign for the world’s best airline

The ad builds on the success of the first Emirates-Jennifer Aniston ad launched last year, a much talked-about campaign which quickly went viral.

In a similar vein to the first light-hearted TVC, the Golden Globe and Emmy award-winning actress brings her distinctive personality, classic style, and a touch of humour, to showcase the A380. In the ad, Jennifer befriends Cooper, a feisty young boy who she finds playing in her Private Suite in the Emirates First Class cabin, while she was freshening up in the Shower Spa. The two strike up a conversation and build rapport, as they stroll through Emirates’ Business Class cabin and Onboard Lounge. Sitting on the stairs between the lower and upper decks of the aircraft, Cooper tells Jennifer about his aspirations to become a pilot – of ‘this plane’, pointing to his model Emirates A380 aircraft. In Economy Class, Cooper is finally reunited with his surprised parents where Jennifer chooses to remain and enjoy Emirates’ ice inflight entertainment system with Cooper. The ad ends with Cooper’s mother relaxing in Jennifer’s Private Suite, having exchanged places with the Hollywood star.

Boutros Boutros, Emirates’ Divisional Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications, Marketing & Brand explained: “A year ago, when we launched our first ad featuring Jennifer Aniston, we were overwhelmed by what a social phenomenon it became. The humour resonated with audiences around the world, and the ad was viewed by millions of people, generating thousands of conversations. Fans of both Emirates and Jennifer loved her effortless charm and humour, and enjoyed a story that deviated from traditional airline

“We were overrun with requests to see Jennifer again. She has an enduring, universal appeal that is at once sophisticated, but also down to earth – a great match for our brand. This new ad perfectly captures the fun, spontaneity and glamour of flying on Emirates, and we are confident audiences will find it as memorable as the first.”

The TVC was directed by industry veteran and Oscar-nominee Bryan Buckley, who is acclaimed for his numerous Super Bowl ads. The script and creative concept was a collaboration between Buckley and Emirates’ in-house advertising team and produced in conjunction with the WPP Group.

The TVC can be viewed on the Emirates website or on the Emirates YouTubechannel, Facebook page, Twitter and Instagram. Fans can join the conversation using the tag #JensBack.
* 2016 Skytrax World Airline Awards

Philam Life Supports President Duterte’s Vision To Make Insurance More Accessible

During a recent discussion with top executives of AIA Group Limited and its local subsidiary, Philam Life, President Rodrigo Duterte outlined his vision to increase awareness on life insurance and wealth management and make them more accessible and understandable to the average Filipino through use of simple and easy to understand language.

In photo: Philam Life CEO Aibee Cantos (2nd from left) meets with President Rodrigo Duterte during a courtesy visit in Malacañang where the President shared his thoughts about the local insurance industry. Looking on are Philam Life Chief Agency Officer Jay Ledesma (center), AIA Group Regional CEO Gordon Watson (partly hidden), and AIA Group Chief Executive and President Mark Tucker (foreground).  



AIA Group CEO and President Mark Tucker and AIA Regional Chief Executive Gordon Watson agreed with this strategic direction, and assured the president of their full support to carry out these initiatives. Philam Life CEO Aibee Cantos likewise affirmed the important role that Philam Life plays in providing the right plans and right solutions to address the real life needs of Filipinos.

Aibee Cantos said: “We are very happy to learn that we are perfectly aligned with the President in our objective to increase life insurance awareness across the Philippines. At Philam Life, we remain committed to carry out our mission to deliver a Philam Life policy to every Filipino family by making life insurance more accessible to more Filipinos. 

“We aim to meet the needs of our customers by assisting them with their protection and long-term savings goals and helping them to live longer, healthier and better lives. We look forward to working together with government agencies to achieve this shared aspiration.”  

Ipanema opens more stores in time for the holiday season

Ipanema, Brazil’s fun, chic and colorful brand of sandals and flip flops, has opened its latest outlet at SM City in Sta. Rosa, Laguna as part of its expansionary thrust in time for the holidays. The new store is one of the new outlets that the company is eyeing to open this year in time for the holiday season.

With the opening of this latest branch, residents within the area can conveniently shop for the latest Ipanema footwear, especially for gift giving this Christmas. The new store carries the latest Ipanema styles and collections, each one inspired by the spectacular coastal neighborhood of Ipanema in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

“Our expansion in this part of the South couldn’t have come at a more opportune time as the holiday season is just around the corner,” explains Cecille Loretizo, Head of Marketing, ELRO Retail Corp. “This new store which carries Ipanema sandals exclusively, boasts of a wider  selection of the latest footwear from this iconic Brazilian brand.” 

Aside from the newly opened Ipanema outlet at SM City Sta. Rosa, Ipanema store is set to open in SM City Dasmarinas and more stores on the upcoming months, signs of ELRO’s strong outlook in the market as it aims to further grow its retail footprint in the country.

The new Ipanema store is located at Level 1, SM City Sta Rosa. Ipanema stores are also located at  SM City Lucena, Clark-Angeles, North Edsa, Bacolod, Pampanga, Cauayan-Isabela, Gensan, Iloilo, Roasales and Cabanatuan; as well as at SM Lanang Premier in Davao, SM Seaside Cebu, Ayala Centrio Cagayan de Oro, Ayala Abreeza Davao and Robinsons Place Antipolo.

Sonos, one of the best wireless speakers money can buy

If you are a Speaker/Audio Enthusiast like my partner who has been collecting all kind of speakers from bluetooth to wireless, from generic to branded, then most probably Sonos does ring a bell to you. It was my first time to listen to a Sonos speaker and all I could say is that, its the best multiroom wireless speaker that produces clear and crisp sound. It is wise to invest in Sonos speakers if youre into quality audio.

I had the privilege of checking Sonos speakers when it was launched last October 5 at The Manila Peninsula Makati.

Prestigious sites have noted that Sonos offers the best speaker systems in the market—and it’s
coming to Metro Manila in October 2016 to give you the power to redefine multi-room home
entertainment.

Audio authority thewirecutter.com recently declared, “Sonos is the best multi-room wireless speaker
system. It has a class-leading music ecosystem, excellent sound quality, and unparalleled ease of
use.”

A primary reason why Sonos is becoming the top-of-mind choice for music speakers is its
uncompressed, immersive sound quality. Most of the popular sound systems today compress audio
signals, compromising sound fidelity. Sonos lets you enjoy the full beauty of the music you love with
its immersive, crystal-clear sound.

Considered the best multi-room smart speaker system for bridging the music gap across your home,
Sonos can easily be set up in any room, or every room, in your home—and its compact speakers are
surprisingly loud for their size without compromising sound quality.

One simple app, Sonos Controller, lets you control your music. Whether you prefer wireless via WiFi
or line-in set-ups, Sonos offers unparalleled flexibility, giving you virtual bespoke sound options.
Sonos also allows you to access over sixty music services, such as Spotify, Apple Music, Tune-in
Radio and many more.

Trueplay allows you to customize your listening experience depending on the layout of your room, by
scanning the room with the use of your phone’s microphone.

With Sonos’ multiroom feature, you can play the same song and you’ll never experience “echoes” or
delays thanks to its seamless connection. However, you can also set up your Sonos system so that
each room in your home has its own musical ambience—all on a single device and using just the
Sonos Controller app. No other wireless speaker can offer that kind of personalized listening
experience!

It would typically be assumed that a system as brilliant as the Sonos would be expensive, but it is
much-loved for one more reason: it offers its many speaker options, all with the system’s trademark
excellent quality, at different price points.

The Play:1, its popular compact basic speaker unit, is surprisingly powerful. Then there’s the top-of the-range Play:5, recently chosen by The Guardian as “…one of the best wireless speakers money
can buy.”

You can pair your HD TV with Sonos Playbar’s highly detailed, richly textured sound. It is
complemented by excellent compatibility with multiple systems, with the ability to work with just about every IR remote and can be controlled by free apps from your Android or iOs device.

Elite-class music aficionados will want to acquire the Sub, Sonos’ take on the traditional subwoofer,
or Connect and Connect:Amp, which can turn any stereo or home cinema into a music streaming
system, seamlessly integrating your home cinema system and other audio devices into your Sonos
Multi-Room Music System. For areas with limited WiFi signal, the Sonos Boost allows you to
broadcast 360 degree signals through walls and ceilings.

Exclusively distributed in the Philippines by Modularity Electronics Inc. (MEI), Sonos will initially be available only at the Scavolini Showroom, Shops 9, 10, & 11 at The Peninsula Manila. Orders and
inquiries may be directed to contactus@sonos.ph; you can also check out their website, www.sonos.ph or Facebook page, Sonos PH. You can also follow them on Twitter and Instagram at @sonos_ph.

Mc Spicy is back only at McDonalds!

Routine gets things going, but every once in a while, you find yourself looking to add some excitement to an otherwise boring and monotonous day.  Break out from your usual and welcome a change in pace. Try something thrilling as McDonald’s brings back the answer to your craving—the McSpicy!

Bite into the McSpicy, McDonald’s comeback burger, made with a juicy cut of 100% whole chicken meat, marinated with the perfect blend of flavors—spiced just right for the Filipino palate.  It’s topped with crunchy lettuce and creamy mayo, and sandwiched in a uniquely shaped, toasted sesame bun!

As the awaited McSpicy returns to the McDonald’s menu, you can have it when you dine-in at any McDonald’s restaurant nationwide or avail of it via Drive-Thru or McDelivery (86-2-36, www.mcdelivery.com.ph, or the McDo PH app.)

Balance the kick of McSpicy with its yin-and-yang match, the McFreeze, McDonald’s refreshing and icy drink, available in Frozen Coke and Frozen Royal.


Just when everyone thought that McSpicy had been gone for too long, McDonald’s delights customers again with a new TV commercial featuring Elisse Joson and McCoy de Leon, the rising loveteam popularly known as “McLisse.” Could it be that like McSpicy, there is something more to them than meets the eye? See for yourself by watching their newest McSpicy feature on this LINK.

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