HOOQ triples Kid-Friendly content with partnership from Nickelodeon, Kids Like Us, Hasbro, Turner, MoMedia etc

Calvin Uy and Finn Tiu

Since sem break is fast approaching, the kids and that one kid at heart will have a grand time watching their favorite cartoons starting this month at HOOQ  #KIDSONHOOQ as Asia’s pioneering video on demand service showcased its massive collection of family-friendly titles and animated series at the third HOOQ Hangouts. Isnt that fun? I am now choosing on what to download since its bonding time with the kids. I trimmed down my list to Finn's favorites and its all available on HOOQ!

We had the privilege of watching the pre-halloween screening of HOOQ's Monster House (at the third HOOQ Hangouts). last October 21 at Globe Iconic Store  BGC Ampitheatre and it was fun with my kid who came in his favorite costume character Angry Bird. We went home toting loot bags with tshirts, chcolates and candies.  Annika Brown and Calvin Uy won the Best Halloween Costume for the day.

Annika Brown

SP-HOOQ-tacular event gathered young movie buffs in their spookiest costumes as they watched Monster House, an Academy Award nominee for Best Animated Feature horror-comedy produced by Steven Spielberg and Robert Zemeckis.

The pre-Halloween treat was the highlight of the third HOOQ HANGOUTS, the biggest outdoor cinema event series held October 21, 2016 at the Globe Iconic Store in Bonifacio Global City.
HOOQ Hangouts, in cooperation with Samsung, and Globe Live, turns the BGC Amphitheater into a free outdoor cinema venue with massive LED screens, beanbags, blankets and cushions to fully enjoy the show.

HOOQ FOR KIDS
From TV series you can watch same day as the US, such as Supergirl; to having five decades worth of Filipino content, HOOQ is set to triple it’s library of child-friendly content in the last quarter of 2016.

HOOQ inked a new set of partnerships with the biggest names in family entertainment:  Nickelodeon, Nick. Jr., Kids Like Us, Hasbro, Turner and MoMedia to bring some of the most popular kids titles into HOOQ’s catalog.

 “HOOQ is committed to delivering premium content for everyone in the Filipino family, and this includes entertainment for kids.  This is why we are expanding our library to have over 500 hours of kids’ content over the next few weeks.”

Soon the younger kids can watch animated series such as SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, Go Diego Go!, PAW Patrol, Littlest Pet Shop, My Little Pony, Mr. Bean and more on their parents’ mobile devices or tablets. Fans of HI-5 and iCarly will also be able to revisit their favourite episodes on the series.

“We are well aware that home viewing among young families is largely driven by children, and this addition of this huge chunk of family friendly content truly makes HOOQ a video service that caters to everyone whether they are looking for Hollywood, local content for themselves, or something fun that the kids can watch. Now every member of the family can enjoy their own favorites across multiple devices at anytime,” adds Cruz-Walker.

“HOOQ’s continued efforts to widen their library of content means our customers will get to enjoy more content perfect for the whole family. The addition for more kid-friendly titles means kids will be able to fully enjoy their mobile experience through entertaining and the same time educational content,” adds Globe Senior Advisor for Consumer Business, Dan Horan.   

NEW LOOK NEW HOOQ
“October has been a very busy month for HOOQ, we also just unveiled our redesigned app,” notes Cruz-Walker.

HOOQ's Sheila Paul 

HOOQ’s new interface boasts a mobile first UX that has been built from extensive customer beta testing and usability research to derive a customer-centric experience, given that over 80% of customers are consuming HOOQ on their mobile devices.

Designed with the habits of the social and digital natives in mind, this new mobile-first release features a brand new real time content feed and personalized recommendation engine that makes discovering new favorites easier than ever.  One of the most exciting new features is the real time content feed that highlights HOOQs most popular content which shows what others are watching and which titles are trending

In addition to the current support of iOS, Android, web, Chromecast and Android Set-top Box, HOOQ will also be available on Airplay and mobile web as part of this launch.

HOOQ is Asia’s largest video-on-demand service hosting over 10,000 movies and TV shows available for streaming or download.  Globe customers can get free access to HOOQ with selected GoSURF mobile data plans and as well as Broadband Plan 1299 and up.   Visit www.hooq.tv to sign up for a 7-day free trial.



How to get HOOQ

It’s easy to get HOOQ!  Sign up today for a 7-day free trial on www.HOOQ.tv.  Globe mobile customers can get up to 90 days free HOOQ on selected GoSURF plans.  Broadband customers also get HOOQ for free on Globe Home Broadband.  Once the trial period expires, Globe customers can continue enjoying HOOQ at P149 subscription fee monthly charged to your Globe bill.  Simply text HOOQ149 to 8888.

Moto launches the Moto Z + Moto Mods Family, Moto G Family, and Moto E Power

Long before android phones, the coolest flip phone I have ever had with its signature HeloMoto ringtone was my HeloMoto Razr.  It was the phone to have during those times. I remember taking pictures and downloading movies with it.   I bought it at php10,000 from my hard earned money. It was the coolest phone then. Now that HeloMoto is making a comeback, who is excited more than ever to own one again? The phone is backed up with JBL soundmood speaker mod and a Hasselblad True Zoom Camera mod to take beautiful pictures.


Moto recently launched three smartphone series  The Moto Z + Moto Mods Family, Moto's flagship series whose singular feature is its modularity; Moto G Family, which redefines user functionality; and the Moto E Power, its entry-level lineup. Together, with Moto celebrity ambassadors #TeamReal #Jadine James Reid and  Nadine Lustre last October 20 at City of Dreams Manila.

Moto surges its way into the Philippine shores, in a comeback that offers incredible gadget choices, industry-first features, and customized user experiences. Jazzing up Moto's renaissance is the announcement of James Reid and Nadine Lustre as Moto Ambassadors. Moto to introduce not one but three smartphones series:

"Moto's return to the Philippines solidifies Lenovo’s strong business momentum. With Lenovo's Moto acquisition, Lenovo adds a premium smartphone portfolio that features top-tier hardware and software innovations such as the Moto Z and a customized experience with Moto Mods. With the exciting launch of the newest Moto lineup, we hope to highlight our smartphones' sophistication, performance, and versatility through the hottest couple in entertainment, JaDine, which best exemplifies the Moto spirit with their youthful vibrance and charm," said Dino Romano, Country Manager, Lenovo Mobile Business Group Philippines.

Moto Z: Stunning, thin, and svelte
Crafted from military aircraft-grade aluminum and stainless steel, Moto Z combines durability with a svelte build and a brilliant 5.5” Quad HD AMOLED display. At 5.2mm, the smartphone packs a punch: it features a Qualcomm® Snapdragon TM 820 processor, 4GB of RAM, 64 GB of internal storage to address users' memory requirements, and up to 24 hours of battery life.

It is also a boon to those who love taking photos: Moto Z's high-resolution 13MP camera with optical image stabilization and laser autofocus allows users to capture beautiful, true-to- life pictures in any light. The front-facing 5MP camera includes a wide-angle lens, which is great for fitting friends in the picture. And groufie fanatics can finally feel less self-conscious about their appearance, too--with a front-facing LED flash, everybody in the groufie looks great, even in low light.

Pricing for Moto Z starts at Php33,999. It comes with a free Moto Style Shell so that customers can experience Moto Mods immediately.

Moto Z Play: Power on the go
Heavy smartphone users can now power through their day, and then some, on a single charge with Moto's longest battery life ever. Packed with the same uniquie modularity features of the Moto Z, Moto Z Play ups the ante with a brilliant 5.5" 1080p Super AMOLED display, up to 50 hours of battery life, and an industry-leading 16MP camera that offers laser and phase detect autofocus for capturing crystal-clear photos in any light. And with TurboPower™ charging, users can get up to 10 hours of power in just 15 minutes of charging.

Pricing for Moto Z Play starts at Php22,999. It also comes with a free Moto Style Shell.

Moto Z Family with Moto Mods: Smartphone transitions in a snap
Meet the Moto ModsTM, a brand new way to boost the Moto Z’s functionality whether for breathtaking imagery, enhanced music quality, or to simply bring on the power punch for days.  The lineup is composed of the Incipio OffGrid Power Pack, JBL Soundboost Speaker Mod, Moto Insta-Share Projector Mod, Hasselblad True Zoom Camera Mod and Moto Style Shell Mods. It is compatible with the current flagship Moto Z and Moto Z Play and can be used on all future Moto Z models. These are designed to integrate with the phone into a sleek unit without turning it off or removing the back panel. Simply snap it on and it works like a charm –Moto ModsTM have harnessed the technology of incredibly strong magnets that work its magic every time.

Incipio offGRID Power Pack: The Incipio offGRID Power Pack beefs up the phone with 22 more hours of juice at 2200mAh of power, in addition to the already impressive battery life of the Moto Z. It comes with various designer versions to suit the taste and is capable of quick-charging via TurboPower. It guarantees peace of mind through long hauls of work and play – all in a snap.

JBL Soundboost Speaker Mod: The JBL Soundboost Speaker Mod is sure to fire up the energy with its high quality mobile audio that works both for music and calls, discarding the need for Bluetooth speakers. With 10 hours of battery life the JBL Soundboost Speaker Mod will keep the party going and the  integrated kickstand will let users enjoy it loud and hands-free music. Whether watching movies, partying outdoors, or simply listening to much-loved playlists, the Soundboost Mod will definitely deliver.

Moto Insta-Share Projector Mod: The Moto Insta-Share Projector is an exciting new way to share photos, videos, and movies with friends, colleagues and loved ones. It projects up to 70-inch images to any flat surface, and comes with 1 hour additional battery life. It can be used for quick collaborative sharing via social media or make use of the integrated kickstand for 10- 120 minute videos, movies documentaries that can be projected on walls or ceilings.

Hasselblad True Zoom Camera the leader in camera equipment and pioneers of mirrorless digital cameras brings the Hasselblad True Zoom Camera Mod. With 10x optical zoom and 12MP sensor resolution, keep up with the action from afar without reducing image quality. It also has Optical and Electronic Image stabilization to get rid of shaky photos and videos. Video resolution is at 1080p Full HD, with various capture modes, ability to save in raw format for post-processing needs, and Xenon flash lights. It also comes with the trademark Hasselblad design and ergonomics, complete with physical zoom and shutter buttons, giving that premium feel for a delightful shooting experience. With the flexibility of the Moto ModsTM ecosystem, snapping up awesome photos on the go doesn’t get any better than this!

Moto Style Shell Mods: And finally, the Moto Style Shell Mod brings on the fab in a snap with premium designed back shells that transform the phone to suit the owner’s personal flair. Users can choose from real wood, leather or ballistic nylon that they can customize according to their outfit of the day. Users can match their outfit palette into the color of their Moto Style Shell Mod or go print on print with its various patterns.

In a lifestyle as dynamic as today, the Moto ModsTM are the perfect buddies to keep up and switch roles with effortless style, all in one phone, and all in a snap.

Below are the Moto Mods™ respective retail prices:

Product Price
Moto Style Shell - Herringbone Nylon Php 699
Moto Style Shell - Crimson Nylon Php 699
Moto Style Shell - Black Leather Php 999
Incipio offGRID Power Pack Php 4,999
JBL Soundboost Speaker Mod Php 5,499
Hasselblad True Zoom Php14,099
Moto Insta-Share Projector Php14,999

The Moto Z Family is available at selected MemoXpress and Silicon Valley outlets (SM North EDSA, SM Megamall and SM Mall of Asia).



Telco bundles
Smart subscribers who avail of Surf Plus Plan 999 get the Moto G4 Play for free as part of Moto's telco partnership.

Globe subscribers availing of MyLifeStyle Plan 799 get the Moto G Turbo for free.

Globe subscribers can also avail of exclusive bundles featuring either the Moto Z or Moto Z Play bundled with unique Moto Mods:


Globe Offers - Moto Z, Z Play and Moto Mods
Moto Z + Hasselblad Mod Yours@2399
Moto Z + JBL Speaker and Incipio Offgrid Power Pack Yours@2299
Moto Z Play + JBL Speaker Mod Yours@1499


Moto Z Family Weekend Launch Promo
Sweetening the deal, Moto has announced a promo to celebrate the launch of the Moto Z family. From October 21-23, customers who purchase Moto Z or Moto Z Play will also get a free JBL SoundBoost speaker Mod. This promo will be available in the MX and Silicon Valley outlets in SM North EDSA, SM MOA and SM Megamall.

Philippine stocks cannot outperform other stock markets all the time.

Are we at the tail end?
If one were to consult sellers, the probability of the benchmark PCOMP Index reaching “bottom” is low. So, the question remains, why are Foreign-domiciled funds still selling? The simple answer is: sellers are taking profit.

Sellers are taking profit because they know that Philippine stocks cannot outperform other stock markets all the time. Thus, this opportunity to take profit now when Philippine stocks are doing well is irresistible. To recall, Philippine stocks “disconnected” from the rest of the world soon after the elections. The local stock market rallied for several weeks after elections while investor sentiment deteriorated globally. As they have in the past, traders will take profit even if they are convinced
that the local stock market can outperform most other markets for most of the time.

Traders will stop selling when there is little or no profit left to take, or when the local market is due for a “bounce”. If it is a question of whether the Philippines is “expensive” or “the most expensive” stock market, then no trader nor stock fund would be interested in Philippine stocks at all.

“Expensive” is old news.

The expensiveness or intrinsic value of a stock market is driven by the cash flow, growth and risk character of its listed companies – not by the trading pattern or signal generated by technical analysis in charts. The intrinsic value of the Philippine stock market is higher than most other markets because of the persistent reality of stronger cash flows, higher economic growth prospects and lower risk that characterize Philippine companies when compared to many companies in most other markets. The reality is persistent because of the character of the local economy, for example the country’s demographics is in a sweet spot with most of the population in working age.

“Price” is driven by the “weight” of the buy and sell flows of traders. Simply put, it is the balance of the demand and supply of shares that determine price. However, stock prices tend to “approach” their intrinsic value. The estimate of the intrinsic value of Philippine stocks by analysts now stands at 8,166, based on a survey from Bloomberg. Expectedly, as stock prices fall or become cheaper relative to their intrinsic value, demand for Philippine shares will increase.

Investors who have a long-term perspective of the markets and are aware that they cannot ‘catch the bottom’ will take on the view that the current administration’s economic agenda will speak louder than the president’s unpredictable words. Investors will look at the economic agenda to find the cheapest stocks.

Fortunately, the theme of ‘inclusive growth’ which aims to increase the purchasing power and improve the living standards of the majority of the Filipinos makes the most-attractive industries or sectors obvious, that is food and staples retailing, packaged foods and meats, restaurants, and multi-sector holding companies involved mostly in infrastructure.

In order to avoid the predicament of waiting in the wings and remaining un-invested, investors will have to start buying before the traders stop selling. It also keeps investors from getting left behind when the stock market does “bounce”.

Kim Domingo is the new Ginebra San Miguel 2017 Calendar Girl

Newest “Pantasya ng Bayan” Kim Domingo was introduced as the 2017 Calendar Girl of Ginebra San Miguel Inc. (GSMI) in a grand reveal held at the Sequoia Hotel in Quezon City recently.

The up-and-coming French-Pinay sexy actress joins the ranks of popular models and actresses who have graced the Ginebra San Miguel calendars through the years, including Ellen Adarna (2015), two-time calendar girl Marian Rivera (2009 and 2014), Georgina Wilson (2013), Solenn Heusaff (2012), Anne Curtis (2011), and her predecessor Arci Munoz (2016).

Kim shared that it has always been her dream to be an actress, and now that she is part of Ginebra San Miguel’s prestigious roster of brand ambassadors, she hopes that this will open up more opportunities to let her talent shine.

“Kim definitely personifies our marketing campaign, ‘Ganado Sa Buhay’. She worked her way up to become one of the most recognizable faces in the entertainment industry today. Her story is an inspiration to every hardworking Filipino,” Ginebra San Miguel Brand manager Paolo Tupaz said.

“Even when I was younger, I already had specific goals in life; I knew what I wanted to be and what I wanted to accomplish. Being an only child, I also learned to be strong and independent early on. I’m very grateful that my hard work and perseverance are starting to bear fruit now. So for our ka-barangays, I just want to send a message that if we remain strong, focused and ‘Ganado sa Buhay’, we will be able to achieve our goals and dreams,” Kim said.

Kim started her showbiz journey when she joined Eat Bulaga’s “Little Miss Philippines”. Since then, she has joined several other talent reality competitions and landed modeling gigs. She rose to fame with her viral videos on YouTube, lip-syncing “Twerk It Like Miley” and dancing to the “Trumpets” challenge, which got almost two million views.

More than just a pretty face, the fast-rising star is also a girl of many talents. Aside from hosting, dancing, and throwing punch lines in the top-rating gag show “Bubble Gang”, Kim is also a recording artist, having just released her debut single, “Know Me”, under GMA Records.
GSMI has released five layouts for its 2017 calendar with a “Cheeky and Geeky” theme, showing Kim’s fun and quirky side.

GSMI flagship brand Ginebra San Miguel has been enjoyed by many for over 180 years and remains the no. 1 selling gin in the world, according to leading global drinks journal Drinks International. Other GSMI products are GSM Blue, GSM Blue Flavors, Ginebra San Miguel Premium Gin, Don Enrique Mixkila, Antonov Vodka, Vino Kulafu and Primera Light Brandy.

For more details, like the Ginebra San Miguel official Facebook page www.facebook.com/BarangayGinebra or log on to www.ginebrasanmiguel.com.
GSMI is a subsidiary of San Miguel Corporation.

Chef Anton Amoncio is Asian Food Channel's Asian Food Hero!

Congratulations to Chef Anton Amoncio, Grand Winner of the Asian Food Channel's Asian Food Hero. Held in Singapore earlier today,  Chef Anton was chosen from among chefs coming from different Asian countries. He was accompanied to Singapore by Boy Abunda President and Chief Executive Officer of Asian Artists Agency where Chef Anton is a talent. Also with them is Gasper Gozo, General Consultant of Asian Artists Agency.

Chef Anton Amoncio, second from right, Grand Winner of the Asian Food Channel's Asian Food Hero. The final judging was held in Singapore. With him during his trip to Singapore is Boy Abunda, President and Chief Executive Officer of Asian Artists Agency where Chef Anton is a talent.

Chef Anton Amoncio, Grand Winner of Asian Food Channel's Asian Food Hero together with his manager, Boy Abunda, President and Chief Executive Officer of Asian Artists Agency where Chef Anton is a talent. Photo taken after Chef Anton won Asian Food Hero contest held in Singapore

“The Calling Live!” on Nov. 11, at Mall of Asia Arena

ISN'T it a bummer when you attend a concert and you don't know anything about the songs being sung on the gig?

Even in the concerts of those popular foreign artists, who have a hit or two, concert goers find themselves bobbing their heads to songs they don't even know.

That is about to change now.

Subterranean Ideas Entertainment is bringing “The Calling, Live at the Mall of Asia Arena!” for the first time ever on Nov. 11, 2016, making it, hands down, the biggest rock concert of the year. Its vocalist/songwriter Alex Band is one of the most successful singer/songwriters in the new millennium and he is fresh from the studio doing new songs. Band, actually, has never left the scene as he embarked on a successful solo career in Los Angeles, California where he is based.

This year, in an engagement special only to the Philippines, Band and his rock cohorts are bound to capture everyone's hearts once again in a one-night concert backed by Smart, Wish 107.5, New World Manila Bay Hotel, Red Fox, DeVant, Eurotel, When in Manila, Philippine Star, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Business Mirror, Home Radio, iFM, WhenInManila.com, United Neon, Sprinto, McVitie's, Go Ahead, Odyssey, Pulp Magazine, Philippine Concerts, Manila Concert Scene, Nanogen, Village Connect and Bren Media.

The Calling will be singing their countless hits such as Adrienne, Stigmatized, Could It Be Any Harder, Things Will Go My Way, Our Lives, Anything, Why Don’t You and I?, For You (theme song of the movie DareDevil), Tonight, Euphoria, Only One, and the mega-hit song Wherever You Will Go, dubbed by Billboard 100 as the Song of the Decade and is the No. 3 Greatest Adult Pop Song of All Time.

In youtube, the song boasts of 160 million hits and counting, not to mention its hundreds of iterations, covers and other related video content. In the Philippines, it is a staple in almost all videoke renditions, a song young and old alike, may have sung in their lifetime a countless times.

For ticket inquiries, call SM Tickets at 470.22.22.

E-Com Centers hold its first Halloween Party: Freaky Fright Day!

Put your best Halloween costume on! May it be spooky, magical or marvel, just make sure that you will stand out from the crowd because this coming October 28, a trick-or-treating day awaits everyone as E-Com Centers hold its first Halloween gathering dubbed as Freaky Fright Day.

Open to all OneE-Com, TwoE-Com and FiveE-Com Centers’ tenants and guests’ kids with ages 5 years old to 11 years old, Freaky Fright Day is set to add a unique and colorful vibe to all hard-working employees working on these establishments. Kids and adults alike will surely have a great time bonding with different characters too as all participants are set to explore different offices to get their well-deserved treats.

To join, aspiring participants must register to Freaky Fright Day marshal, Mr. Kristoffer De La Costa, through e-mail kristoffer.delacosta@smprime.com or by calling (02) 8571000 local 1993 starting October 12 until October 26 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Participants may register in one of these four categories: Most Unique Costume, Cutest Costume, Spookiest Costume and Best Super Hero Costume.  Freaky Fright Day participants can only register under one category.

On Friday, October 28, the Trick or Treat Parade will start at 10 in the morning, and then followed by a magical program, judging and awarding ceremony in the afternoon where costume contest participants are required to be present. This program will start at 5 in the afternoon at the Prism Plaza, 4th Floor, TwoE-Com Center.

Aside from the Trick or Treats activities, winners of the costume contest will also get to take home some sweet prizes to enjoy. While parents and guardians can look forward to a colorful and relaxing night as Prism Plaza presents PureSound Band for their Halloween Prism Rhythm Special.

For more details, you can visit the Prism Plaza Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/PrismPlazaMOA/), Twitter (@thePrismPlaza) and Instagram (@thePrismPlaza). Happy Halloween!

Brace yourself for The Walking Dead Season 7 this coming October 24!

Who is excited for The Walking Dead Season 7? Who would you want to save? I am anticipating for Carol and some group for the rescue, but since we are all clueless for what would happen let us all wait for Monday, PH time, to come. October 24th, 2016 at 11:35 AM and 8:55 PM (same day as US)
exclusively on FOX.

 “Who did Negan kill?”  That has been the question plaguing the minds of The Walking Dead fans around the world following the cliffhanger ending to season 6 earlier this year.  Fans don’t have to wait much longer to find out with the highly anticipated Season 7 premiering on FOX on October 24th at 11:35 AM and 8:55 PM, on the same day as the US premiere.

To kick off this latest season, FOX is launching ‘The Riding Dead,’ an exclusive VR campaign that places fans in the world of a zombie outbreak.  “You’ve picked the wrong day to be stuck in a traffic jam…” says FOX as the premise of the stunt.  Partnering with Samsung and GrabCar, FOX will offer passengers an opportunity to experience their ride immersed amongst ‘walkers,’ as zombies are commonly referred to in the series, using Virtual Reality technology, promising a ride they will never forget.  

Charo Espedido, Head of Marketing and Programming at FOX Networks Group Philippines, said the campaign aims to excite new and die-hard fans alike.   

“This campaign was created specifically for fans in Southeast Asia with all the VR content shot in the region as well. We wanted to bring new fans into The Walking Dead world but also heighten the anticipation amongst the fans who have been following the series over the last 6 seasons, especially given the massive cliffhanger in last season’s finale episode. Fans will be mesmerized by the VR experience, and avid fans will also notice certain hints and references to the series storyline that we’ve purposely dropped in. Make sure to look for them!”

Based on the comic book series written by Robert Kirkman, The Walking Dead is an award-winnning drama series and a global phenomenon, following Rick Grimes and his group as they navigate life and dangers after a zombie apocalypse.

The Riding Dead campaign will run in Manila from October 21 to November 17, 2016.  Fans can book a ride through GrabCar’s mobile app and keep a look out for the specially customized The Riding Dead GrabCars on the road.

Catch The Walking Dead Season 7 premiere on
October 24th, 2016 at 11:35 AM and 8:55 PM (same day as US)
exclusively on FOX

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"Hindi Ka Nag-uuwi ng Basta-basta Lang na Ulam” with Chooks-to-Go

When you are a working mom providing meals for the family before you go to work should be in your top priority even if it entails buying a take-out food.  A take-out favorite can make a busy life just a bit simpler come mealtime provided that its nutritious, easy on the budget and delicious too.

Mothers make the world go round and in expressing their loving ways, they make sure to delight the family with a delicious meal, whether it’s a traditional home-cooked dish or a take-out favorite.

A firm believer of every Filipino working mom’s unwavering ways of love is Chooks-to-Go, the country’s leading roasted chicken chain with over a thousand rotisserie outlets nationwide. Chooks-to-Go offers ready-to-go, oven-roasted quality chicken as the hardworking moms’ take-home ulam of choice.

During its “Moms On-the-Go” event, Chooks-to-Go introduced its newest brand endorser, Vic Sotto, as well as provided guests with an exclusive preview of its latest campaign: “Hindi Ka Nag-uuwi ng Basta-basta Lang na Ulam.” Attendees were also treated to various activities that celebrated the unique ways mothers show their love, especially through food.

“Chooks-to-Go appreciates every Filipino mother’s effort to provide food for the family. We want to support this by providing on-the-go moms with an affordable but special take-home ‘ulam’ option, an oven-roasted chicken that’s healthy, juicy, and delicious,” said Ronald Ricaforte Mascariñas, president of Bounty Agro Ventures, Inc. (BAVI) which operates Chooks-to-Go.

BAVI is one of the country’s largest poultry integrators that provide clean, healthy, and affordable poultry products that enable moms to work their magic in the kitchen.

Helping Filipino moms in their loving task of providing a practical food to-go solution, the campaign brings to light Chooks-to-Go as the best value for money take-home meal.

With Vic Sotto at the helm of the campaign, Chooks-to-Go gives working moms a helping hand in continuing their hindi lang basta-basta loving ways, as the go-to, top-of-mind ulam of choice that’s masarap kahit walang sauce.

Torque Mobile launches EGO Series Boost Edition smartphones

Torque Mobile launches EGO Series Boost Edition smartphones together with Celebrity Ambassador Elisse Joson last October 13 at 111 Paseo Makati.

Torque Mobile, the leading maker of Android-based tablets in the Philippines, announced the Torque EGO series Boost Edition, a breakthrough line-up of noteworthy devices that allows users to easily take their phone usage to the next level and truly embrace the age of the smartphone.

Almost a decade after the invention of the modern smartphone, major features, perks, and conveniences can now be made available at the entry-level, further whittling down at any excuses one might have against ditching an old phone in favor of a full-fledged smartphone.

“Much like the human ego, we view the now-ubiquitous smartphone as something that is here to stay,” said Chris Uyco, CEO and chief innovator at Torque Mobile. 

“The long-term vision for the Torque EGO series is for it to be treated much like a person’s pride, identity, or self-esteem. Something that will always be around, being shaped by personal decisions and circumstance, and needing the occasional boost every once in a while.”

For this reason, Torque is offering a full line-up of Boost Edition phones for its EGO series, with compelling upgrades to offer as a way of boosting what one may otherwise view as normal, typical, or acceptable. The EGO Series Boost Edition is all about getting to the next level.



Android Boost

Starting with the EGO Zero, Torque underlines its plan to get fully-working smartphones into the hands of more and more Filipinos. The Torque EGO Zero runs a stable version of the Android software, giving it advanced features for messaging, media playback, and Internet communications. You can forget about typing on a clunky plastic keyboard where the printed letters and numbers eventually fade over time, because the touchscreen will let you do all the things that you need. The EGO Zero is currently one of the most affordable smartphones available in the Philippines, and is the most affordable smartphone that Torque has ever made.

Performance Boost

For those who demand more performance out of their smartphone, a quad-core chip is most necessary. For this, Torque created the EGO Surf S and EGO Max S, featuring 4- and 5-inch screens, respectively. Both phones are equipped with 1.3GHz quad-core chips, 4GB internal storage, and microSD card support, easily handling apps that are normally used by smartphone users everyday. It doesn’t matter if you just left the house or are already heading back from the office: you’ll be able to view your Facebook, check your Twitter and Instagram, or quickly send text messages and more with either of these two phones.


Memory Boost

And as for avid multi-taskers, Torque has prepared the EGO Surf i and EGO Max i, both of which come with 1GB RAM as standard. With these phones, running multiple apps at the same time shouldn't be a problem, and switching from one app to another quickly won't be an issue. Whether you want to play music in the background as you check the news, or reply to a chat thread in the middle of playing your favorite mobile game, you wouldn’t need to worry. As a bonus, the phones also include 8GB storage space, with support for extra storage through microSD cards up to 32GB.

Camera Boost

For many people, the most important part of any smartphone is the camera. That's why Torque created the EGO Pro and EGO Max, both featuring 8-megapixel rear auto-focus cameras and 5-megapixel front cameras for superb photos, videos, and selfies.

The EGO Pro is unique as the only 4.5-inch phone in the Torque EGO series line-up, and also boasts a combination of a quad-core chip, 1GB RAM, and 8GB storage. Meanwhile, the Torque EGO Max sports a bigger, 5-inch HD screen, while running on the same processor, memory, and storage combo mentioned earlier.

With their 8MP rear auto-focus cameras, these phones can be used for day-to-day snaps that are meant for Facebook or Instagram. Filter or no filter, pictures are sure to come out looking clean, clear, and share-worthy, especially with the use of the convenient LED camera flash.

Entertainment Boost 

Entertainment can come in all shapes and sizes, but if there's one thing that most people can agree on, it's that TV absolutely has to be one of them. For Torque, that is the purpose of having the EGO Beat TV in the line-up: to offer free mobile TV wherever you go. Now you can just whip out your smartphone whenever you want to, and pull out the built-in TV antenna to start watching local TV channels for free. It also has front- and rear-facing 3MP cameras for your quick selfies and mobile photography sessions. It’s an all-around entertainment device.


Connectivity Boost

And of course, as smartphones are Internet-connected devices, their wireless antennas are of utmost importance. To that end, Torque has included a selection of high-speed data handsets, in the form of the EGO Chat, EGO Boost, and EGO Zoom 4G.

Both the EGO Chat and EGO Boost feature built-in high-speed 3G data chips, capable of supporting the country’s fast 3G networks as well as ubiquitous 802.11 a/b/g Wi-Fi. Now, you can actually enjoy going online and checking your favorite websites, thanks to instant high-speed connections. When you’re indoors, just use Wi-Fi. But when you’re outside, 3G is your friend.

Meanwhile, the EGO Zoom 4G comes with support for all local 4G LTE networks. And not only that, but it’s also the most powerful and feature-packed model in the entire line-up. For its screen, the Zoom 4G uses a 5-inch HD IPS display, while it relies on a quad-core MT6375 processor with 1GB RAM and 8GB storage for its performance. Its rear camera is fitted with an 8MP auto-focus sensor, while the front uses a 5MP camera. Both of them have an accompanying LED flash, on the back as well as the front. And to top it all off, it ships with Android 6.0 Marshmallow as standard. It is comfortably Torque’s most advanced smartphone yet.

The EGO Zoom 4G can basically offer all the features of every other EGO series handset, all in a lightweight and compact package. It can be used to stream online music, play HD movies, capture sharp photos, and access all forms of social media. It’s your well-connected companion.

Tablet Boost

Part of the line-up is a selection of highly-reliable Android tablets, namely the EGO Tab S, EGO Tab Q, EGO Phab, and EGO Phab 3G. Depending on your needs, you may find a suitable model from these whether you’re looking for something with only Wi-Fi or you prefer one with built-in 3G networking. The tablets come pre-installed with either Android 4.4 KitKat or Android 5.1 Lollipop, and can be used for a variety of tasks and applications like watching online videos, reading e-books, viewing photo albums, or online chat, depending on the model.


EGO Speaks Community

To further emphasize Torque Mobile's commitment to empower its users, the company has built an exclusive platform for the community to enjoy easy interaction and near-effortless communication. Dubbed Torque EGO Speaks, it is a centralized user forum that allows posting under a wide-range of topics, many of which relate to the experience of being an everyday smartphone user. The EGO Speaks forum will offer Torque users a quick way to voice their concerns, give feedback, and simply connect with others in the greater Torque community.

Torque EGO Speaks can be found online at www.torquemobile.com/egospeaks/

The entire Torque EGO series smartphone line-up, including the Torque EGO tablets, will be available starting October 2016, with prices ranging from 999 Pesos to 3,499 Pesos. For more information, you can visit the nearest Torque concept store or kiosk, check out the Torque homepage, or follow any of Torque’s social media pages.




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