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Wednesday, June 20, 2018

Sony Channel invites everyone to the first ever workout party! #SonyFitFest



Sony Channel invites everyone to its first ever workout party! Sony Fit Fest will showcase how an active and healthy lifestyle is fun! The event will be held at SMX Aura Convention Center on July 7, 2018 (Saturday) from 1pm to 8pm.

No need to be a fitness buff to participate in the event because there will be activities appropriate for all fitness levels. So, mark your calendars and tell all your friends as well.

The event is a fitness festival that will feature glow-in-the-dark yoga, Zumba, Mixed Martial Arts, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes alternating with a series of surprise exercise challenges. There will also be a circuit space for those who want to do strength training.



“Our goal is to encourage everyone to embrace a healthy lifestyle and to make time for regular physical activity. Now is the time to start our journey towards a healthy lifestyle and Sony Fit Fest is the perfect venue for us to do so,” said Armi Malaluan, Director and Business Head of AXN Networks Philippines.

DJ McCoy, DJ Funky Avy, and DJ Mia Ayesa will be providing the best beats to work out to with MC Rico Robles.

To know more about the event, please visit bit.ly/SonyFitFest. Admission is free!
Sony Fit Fest is powered by Gold’s Gym.

Starbucks PH offers healthy and delicious new breakfast options




Start your day right with delicious and healthy breakfast from Starbucks. Since I have been working out  the past 3 months, I have been craving for chia seeds with oats. Im glad that Starbucks offer this breakfast menu under their new breakfast, the Berry Chia Overnight Oats, yum!.




Starbucks Philippines is introducing new breakfast options using flavorful ingredients and craveable combinations that pair perfectly with your favorite coffee. The new breakfast menu is a worthy reason to hop out of bed and visit your nearest Starbucks store.



The Berry Chia Overnight Oats is packed with fiber, vitamins and nutrients. Dig into your day with a unique mix of berries, almond, pistachio, chia seeds, rolled oats, whole milk and Greek yogurt.





The Sous Vide Egg White with Couscous and Quinoa is simple yet wonderful. Eggs are prepared using the French “sous vide” technique resulting in a velvety texture and a myriad of flavors. Mixed couscous, vegetables and quinoa served on the side bring the extra boost to fuel your day.





    Another smart choice is the protein-rich Spinach Mushroom Frittata. Egg whites, spinach,           mushroom, and cheese are brought together for a tasty start to any morning.





The Fruit and Nut Toast is a coffeehouse classic baked with whole grain, sweet dried berries, apple, orange peel and flavorful nuts. It’s a breakfast staple that tastes even better with a dollop of butter and jam.




Visit www.starbucks.ph for the full Starbucks menu of breakfast goodness.

Acer Swift 5 is powered by Windows 10, the latest Intel Core processors, and features exceptional performance and battery life that lasts through the workday



Acer has announced its new Swift 5 notebook designed for users who want superb portability, solid performance, and a touch of style. With a 15-inch display, the elegant chassis weighs less than 1 kg (2.2 lbs), ideal for people always on the go. The Swift 5 is powered by Windows 10, the latest Intel® Core™ processors and features exceptional performance and battery life that lasts through the workday.

“There’s been great feedback on Acer’s amazingly light 14-inch Swift 5, and we are now pushing the limits with the 15.6-inch model,” said Jerry Hou, General Manager, Consumer Notebooks, IT Products Business, Acer Inc. “We’ve kept the weight under the 1 kg mark by using ultra-narrow bezels and a marginally larger chassis.”



The Swift 5’s Full HD IPS1 touchscreen features ultra-narrow bezels measuring just 5.87 mm (0.23 inches), giving it an incredible 87.6% screen-to-body ratio to maximize the viewing experience. The Swift 5 features Acer Color Intelligence™ technology, which dynamically adjusts gamma and saturation in real-time, optimizing screen color and brightness without clipping or over saturation, while Acer BluelightShield technology allows adjusting of the screen’s blue-light emission over extended periods of use.

The Swift 5 is constructed with advanced materials including ultra-light magnesium-lithium alloys for the top and bottom cover, and magnesium-aluminum alloys for extra sturdiness on the palm rest area. Thanks to the LED backlit keyboard, users can work effectively on the go all day and even at night.

Powered by the latest Intel processors, the Acer Swift 5 offers an exceptionally fast and responsive experience with battery life that lasts through the workday. The Swift 5 features Intel Wireless-AC 9560 which offers 2x2 802.11ac wireless Gigabit performance that enhances streaming, sharing, conferencing, and gaming experiences.



Up to 1 TB of SSD storage and up to 16 GB of DDR4 memory keeps the system fast and responsive, while connectivity is provided through one USB 3.1 Type-C Gen 2 port (10 Gbit/s data transfer, supporting power delivery and display output), two USB 3.1 Type-A ports (one with power-off charging functionality), an HDMI port, and an SD card reader. The Swift 5 supports Windows Hello through a fingerprint reader, allowing users to log in to their accounts faster and more securely.

Pricing and Availability
Exact specifications, prices, and availability will vary by region. To find out about availability, product specifications and prices in specific markets, please contact your nearest Acer office or retailer via www.acer.com.

The new Acer Swift 5 was unveiled today at the next@acer press event held in New York, where the company announced a range of new devices and solutions for gamers, creators, families, students and professionals. For more information, visit www.acer.com/nextatacer.

Tuesday, June 19, 2018

On June 29, Costa Coffee is giving away free 9 oz Ice Shaken Latte from 3 pm to 6pm to customers who sing “Happy Birthday Costa”.



Time really flies fast when you are enjoying a good cup of coffee. Before you know it, London’s favourite coffee shop celebrates its third year in the heart of Manila! 

It’s been three years since Costa Coffee was launched and it’s been a wonderful caffeine-laden ride!  For many, having a cup of Costa coffee (whether hot or cold) has become a habit, and an obsession to some. Handcrafted with love and passion by skilled baristas, it turns an otherwise ho-hum day to a great one.


And to celebrate its 3rd anniversary, Costa Coffee is holding a store-wide promotion billed #ThanksALatte.  On June 29, Costa Coffee is giving away free 9 oz Ice Shaken Latte from 3 pm to 6pm to customers who sing “Happy Birthday Costa”.  A song and a cup of coffee? Two great things that Filipinos love!



This offer is valid in all Costa Coffee branches located at Robinsons Galleria;
Robinsons Place Manila; Robinsons Place Antipolo; Robinsons Metro East; Robinsons Supermarket, Robinsons Galleria; Robinsons Supermarket, Robinsons Place Manila; Robinsons Selections, Venice Grand Canal; Robinsons Equitable Tower; Robinsons Summit Center; Cyber Sigma, McKinley West; Tera Tower, Bridgetown; Citywalk 1, Eastwood; U.P. Town Center; The Block, SM North Edsa; SM City Manila; Robinsons Magnolia; Cebu Pacific Air Building & Robinsons Cybergate.


Follow “Costa Coffee Ph” on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for more updates.



Monday, June 18, 2018

Vivo X21 with an express unlocking technology is coming your way



At the CES held early January this year, Vivo wowed the technology arena with an impressive breakthrough that will propel the smartphone industry in a futuristic, sci-fi reality.



Vivo, which is popular for pushing the boundaries in terms of innovation, is set to launch its first X series smartphone in the Philippines, the X21.


The new smartphone will feature an eXpress unlocking innovation complemented by other state-of-the-art offerings such as an eXtraordinary FullView™ Display which produces a more immersive mobile video-watching and gaming experience.

 

It will also have an eXceptional AI camera which creates vivid pictures whether in low-light or backlight situations. It will be paired with an eXtreme dual rear camera.

 


The new Vivo smartphone is also expected to come equipped with an eXhilarating Hi-Fi music feature and an eXpansive storage capacity, perfect for enjoying more photos, videos, and music.

 

Committed to bringing its loyal users an excellent experience, Vivo constantly strives to be a pioneer in industry-leading smartphone innovations. The X21 is expected to be launched in the Philippines by June.


Thursday, June 14, 2018

Kisses Delavin spreads good vibes at TriNoma for Vivo V9 mall tour


The rain ain’t stopping Kisses Delavin’s sunshine. Despite the gloomy weather on a Sunday afternoon, the young star spread nothing but warm and sunny vibes as she met fans during the Vivo V9 mall tour at TriNoma.

“I am Kisses Delavin and I am here to make you happier,” she introduced herself.

Kisses who wore an all-red ensemble entertained the audience with a medley of Taylor Swift’s hits and her original song, Pretty Boy, from her self-titled debut album. 




          Kisses mesmerizes the TriNoma crowd with her infectious charm.





The rain also did not stop Kisses’ fans from trooping to TriNoma to show their support for the young star.

19-year-old Kisses has been a proud member of the ever-growing Vivo family since September 2017. She said she has been using the Vivo smartphones for personal use since then.



“My favorite feature of the Vivo V9 is the camera,” she said of the latest model.

It was indeed a good choice since Vivo V9 has a 24-megapixel AI selfie camera with a 16MP+5MP dual rear camera and a 6.3-inch FullView™ View, among other features.

The Vivo V9 is available at all authorized shops for Php17,990 in Pearl Black, Gold, and Velvet Red.

Time to switch up to Amway's Nutrilite Phyto Powder


Anything can happen to you when you are dehydrated.  What are the common symptoms if you are dehydrated?  Dry skin all over. Dry eyes. Muscle cramps, due to exercise. Dark urine. Lack of sweat.  Dehydration also can keep you from being as fast and as sharp as you'd like to be.


Our body needs water to to keep us hydrated. The body can hold on to water when you don't have enough or get rid of it if you have too much.

Plain water is good but a combination of water, electrolytes and sodium is really the best way to stay hydrated.

         PhytoPowder comes in two variants, Refresh Lemon for regular  hydration

The body needs a lot of water when one is working out. Like,  if you are on the cardio machine for 30 minutes - 1 hour. Like what I have been doing. Your body starts to crave water or electrolyte water juice  for dehydration. I remember taking a supplement drink when I lack sleep due to working the night shift. I thought I am getting the right vitamins particularly Vitamin B complex for my nerves and mental performance.



When I attended the Nutrilite Phyto event, I was informed that Nutrilite is much better than the one I have been taking for the past 9 years.

I guess I need to replace my former vitamin supplements with Nutrilite. It has the same taste and flavor but  Nutrilite has all the nutrients I need for my body.

                Phtyo Powder Electrolyte Orange for those extra active days

Rehydration is absolutely vital, especially for those who live active lifestyles, and for oral rehydration, the new gold standard is Amway’s Nutrilite PhytoPowder.  No other drink on the market offers the benefits of Nutrilite PhytoPowder, and the fact that it comes in convenient foil stick packs means you can drink it anywhere there is drinking water.  PhytoPowder is truly a rehydration solution like no other.



It is no secret that the human body is mostly water, but science has shown that when we sweat, drink too much alcohol, or when we have diarrhea, we lose not just water but the ability to retain water.  This is because the electrolytes that allow the human body to retain water are in fact water soluble, the water we lose also washes away electrolytes as we lose it. 

This is why electrolyte drinks are more effective for oral rehydration than water alone.  The infusion of electrolytes quickly restores the body’s ability to maintain the correct percentage of water, something that we literally need in order to survive.    However, it has been known for some time that apart from water and electrolytes we also lose water soluble vitamins during the course of the day, more so when we are active, among these are vitamins, such as Vitamin B Complex, and Vitamin C.

From left:- Andrea Dumancas, Head of Attraction,  - Christine Michelle Pangilinan-Reyes, RPh, Assistant Technical Regulatory Manager Research and Development Department - Kittkat Cruz-Diestro, Head of ABO-Buyer Experience and Integration-  Amway's Strong Start Journey Team - Ms. Audra Davies, Vice President for Product Development
For Nutrition, Beauty, and Homecare / ​Council for Responsible Nutrition 

That is why so many swear that water soluble vitamin supplements are a great hangover remedy.  A hangover, is essentially the result of dehydration, and water-soluble vitamin supplementation partially addresses the dehydration by replacing lost vitamins.

Unlike their fat-soluble counterparts, water soluble vitamins are used up quickly and more frequently especially when we are more active.  They can and should be replenished often in a single day.  They provide all kinds of mental and physical benefits from improved alertness to increased energy, to improved immune function.  It is also nearly impossible to overdose on water soluble vitamins, because we simply get rid of excess quantities through urination.


Nutrilite’s PhytoPowder is a healthy beverage that addresses dehydration while providing important water soluble Vitamin replenishment at the same time, all in an easy to prepare, and great tasting, low calorie drink.

The benefits don’t stop there though, PhytoPowder is phytonutrient and fiber enhanced.  Phytonutrients are plant based compounds with myriad benefits that were first identified by Nutrilite founder Carl Rhenborg in 1934.  Phytonutrients are powerful antioxidants and have been found to have color specific benefits.  The color of the plant from which a particular Phytonutrient is extracted determines what benefits it delivers.



The benefits of phytonutrients are as diverse as improved vision, improved mental alertness, improved joints, prostate health, cellular health and many more.  The benefits of fiber are well documented, particularly its role in digestion, nutrient absorption and detoxification.


Aside from the fact that a stick pack dissolves conveniently in water, another convenience feature of PhytoPowder is the fact that each stick pack delivers benefits that no healthy beverage comes close to offering.  To get the same benefits as PhytoPowder from other “healthy” beverages, you would probably end up having to drink more than one “healthy” drink, combined with a supplement or two, and yet still you wouldn’t get phytonutrients.

This makes PhytoPowder the perfect hydration companion for those with busy or extra active lifestyles.  PhytoPowder comes in two variants, Refresh Lemon for regular hydration, and Electrolyte Orange for those extra active days.

The fiber, vitamins and phytonutrients in PhytoPowder are obtained through Nutrilite’s unique seed to supplement approach.  Nutrilite employs 150 scientists at any given time and does exhaustive research into plants and other possible sources of all kinds of beneficial nutrients.  Plants that are identified as having beneficial compounds are grown on certified organic farms all over the globe.  The active nutrients that go into all Nutrilite products are derived exclusively from these plants.

Nutrilite takes great care to see to it that plants mature to an age that has been determined to be the optimal for the extraction of active ingredients, this ensures that the active ingredients in Nutrilite products are of only the highest quality and potency.

 To date, Nutrilite is the only manufacturer of health supplements that has this exhaustive seed to supplement process.  They also have meticulous quality standards, that see 500,000 quality evaluations performed annually.  Nutrilite is exclusively distributed in the Philippines and globally by Amway.

Vivo is launching first X series here in the Philippines



Young global smartphone brand Vivo is taking the game a notch higher, launching its first X-series model in the Philippines in June.

Vivo X21, the latest flagship smartphone, breaks world records as it introduces Vivo’s In-Display Fingerprint Scanning technology. It replaces the traditional rear fingerprint sensor commonly found on many smartphones.



              “Vivo is launching it’s first X series here in the Philippines”


The In-Display Fingerprint Scanning technology was preceded by the Under-Display Fingerprint Scanning Solution unveiled during the Mobile World Congress in Shanghai in 2017—the first of its kind in the world.

This was no surprise since Vivo has introduced many firsts in the past. It is the first to launch smartphone with a 24-megapixel selfie camera in V7 and V7+. It is also a pioneer in launching a 20MP dual front camera smartphone in V5Plus.

In February 2018, Vivo launched its APEX FullView Concept Smartphone, its “ultimate iteration” for the future full-screen smartphone. The APEX features several innovative technologies including the Half-Screen In-Display Fingerprint Scanning Technology, Elevating Front Camera and Screen SoundCasting Technology, aside from the nearly 100% screen-to-body ratio.

Based on Vivo’s innovation pace and with the upcoming release of the X21 with its In-Display Fingerprint Scanning technology, the young smartphone surely outsmarted the other players in the field.

Wednesday, June 13, 2018

Do the Shopee Shake and get to win an iPhone X, Fujifilm X-T20 or Nintendo Switch!




In the lead up to this month’s Orange Day Sale happening from June 13 to 15, Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, launched its latest in-app game, Shopee Shake, with the promise of over 2.6 millions worth of Shopee Coins to be given away.  Within the first three days of its launch on 8 June, Shopee Shake recorded a total of over 100,000 users logging in to the Shopee app during the designated game timings (12 noon and 9pm daily) and shaking their phones for a chance to win Shopee Coins.



Terence Pang, Chief Operating Officer of Shopee, said, “At Shopee, users form the core of all our strategies, features and innovations, which is why we introduced the in-app game, Shopee Shake, as a way for us to better engage our users and provide them with an exciting new way to earn rebates and other prizes. We are thankful for the overwhelming support we’ve had so far, and will continue to work on introducing even more features to enhance the overall user experience. We welcome all users to join us and participate in Shopee Shake.”




From now till 15 June, users can look forward to winning more Shopee Coins by taking part in Shopee Shake.


To add to the excitement, Shopee will also be holding a weeklong social media contest where users are invited to post videos of themselves doing the Shopee Shake on Facebook or Instagram. Users should include the hashtag #ShopeeShakePH to stand a chance to be one of three lucky winners to walk away with an iPhone X, Fujifilm X-T20, or Nintendo Switch.


In addition to the launch of Shopee Shake, Shopee will also be holding its monthly Orange Day Sale from June 13 to 15. Users can look forward to discounts of up to 90% off, 2 for the price of 1 deals, category collections, beat the clock vouchers and many more. As a special treat this Orange Day, users can also enjoy 24 hours of free shipping with a lowered minimum spend of just ₱250 on June 13.



What are you waiting for? Set your alarms, mark your calendars, and get ready to shake and shop this Orange Day!







For more information about the Orange Day Sale, visit https://shopee.ph/.

Download the Shopee app for free on Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

Treat your special man with the Goldilocks Papa Party Promo



As Father’s day draws near, we often remember our fondest memories with the most important man in our life. May it be a husband, parent, or even a friend; all fathers deserve recognition for the all hard work and effort that they put into providing for their families. It is with this sense of Fatherly pride that Goldilocks, the country’s number one bakeshop is happy to announce their Father’s Day Papa Party Promo!


Treat your special man with the Goldilocks Papa Party Promo and get a free Father's Day themed statement shirt for every purchase of Goldilocks' delicious Golden Brown or savory Chicken BBQ box of 8.

Celebrate this Father’s day with a statement of love and gratitude. Promos are available at any Goldilocks Foodshop nationwide. For more information, you may also follow Goldilocks on Twitter or Instagram at @GoldilocksPH, on the Goldilocks Facebook page, or at the official Goldilocks website at www.goldilocks.com.ph.


Post Modern Jukebox Live in Manila at the Kia Theatre on Friday, 14th September 2018



Have you ever thought how Justin Bieber’s “Sorry” would have sounded if it came out in the 60’s or if Ed Sheeran’s “Perfect” could make a 1950’s prom even more romantic?



The once-popular phrase may be “everything old is new again,” but for Scott Bradlee, it might read everything new is old again.



Instead of just doing covers, music arranger and pianist Scott Bradlee formed an ensemble band of throwbox minstrels called Post Modern Jukebox (PMJ) that takes modern pop hits and plays them in ragtime, vintage jazz and other retro musical styles.



 “Today's hits, yesterday” was the inspiration behind Post Modern Jukebox’s unique retro-reworkings of modern pop and rock hits. The multi-talented collective reimagines contemporary pop, rock and R&B hits in the style of various yesteryears, from swing to doo-wop, ragtime to Motown – or, as Bradlee himself puts it, “pop music in a time machine.”



It’s an idea Bradlee had as far back as high school.


“When I was in high school, I was getting into really like early jazz, stuff like ragtime and New Orleans music and things like that,” Bradlee said. “You can imagine that most of my peers weren’t really into that kind of music. They didn’t play a whole lot of ragtime at school dances back then. So I wanted to be able to share this with my friends, and one thing I wound up doing since I had pretty good ears—I taught myself a lot by ear—I would just kind of pick out pop songs that they liked and turned them into ragtime or jazz and stuff.”



PMJ had its humble beginnings in the cramped basement of Bradlee’s apartment in Queens, New York, where he shot videos with a small group of college friends.



The group’s big break came after doing a jazzy cover of Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’ ‘Thrift Shop’ which became viral, reaching over a million views in its first week and climbing to #8 on Billboard magazine’s Jazz Albums chart. Bradlee and crew then followed it up with Miley Cyrus’ ‘We Can’t Stop’ and true enough there was simply no stopping PMJ as it found its way out of Bradlee’s basement apartment and into bigger, more elaborate venues and mainstream consciousness.



Post Modern Jukebox’s choice of material ranges from the ‘80s hard rock of Guns N’ Roses to the most current hits of today and they are performed by a rotating cast of musicians, including numerous American Idol alumni, wearing the same fashion pieces as their version’s particular era or genre.



To date, they have amassed over a billion views on their YouTube channel, and they have covered artists ranging from Lady Gaga to Radiohead, Taylor Swift to  Maroon 5 and many others, giving their hits a vintage makeover like jazz, swing and ragtime.



“I take pride in putting together the right powers and personalities to create a unique and amazing experience for our fans,” Bradlee says in an interview. “We want them to escape reality and join us for the most sensational 1920s party this side of The Great Gatsby. We want them to experience what it was like to be at the New Years' Eve show that Sinatra would have hosted in the 1940s. We want them to feel the excitement of hearing the greats of Motown live and up close. Our goal is to give our audiences their favorite show again and again and still have it feel like the very first time.”



The Houston Press proclaimed, “Scott Bradlee’s project has turned into a worldwide phenomenon in quite a small amount of time, having sold out shows in more than 60 countries around the world – and rightly so.”



And as any Post Modern Jukebox fan can tell you, the experience is never the same twice, with new songs, new sounds, and new members added to the ever-growing family each time around.



Finally, Pinoy enthusiasts can now experience Pop Music in a Time Machine as Midas Productions presents Post Modern Jukebox Live in Manila at the Kia Theatre  on Friday, 14th September 2018.



Tickets go on sale beginning Friday, June 15, 2018 at 10 am onwards.



Ticket Prices:



VIP Gold Package: P9,600

VIP Silver Package: P6,645

VIP: P4,500

Orchestra: P3,500

Loge: P4,000

Balcony: P2,500



VIP GOLD PACKAGE DETAILS

Package name: Postmodern Jukebox Gold VIP Package

Package price: P9,600.00

Ticket limit per order: 4

Package offsale: 5 days prior to show date



Each GOLD package includes:

- 1 Premium Seat Location in the First 2 Rows

- Post Show Meet & Greet and Photo Opportunity with members of Postmodern Jukebox

- 1 Exclusive Postmodern Jukebox Limited Edition Tour Print

- 1 Commemorative VIP Laminate (Your pass to access the Meet & Greet)



VIP SILVER PACKAGE DETAILS

Package name: Postmodern Jukebox Silver VIP Package

Package price: P6,645.00

Ticket limit per order: 4

Package offsale: 5 days prior to show date



Each SILVER package includes:

- 1 Premium Seat Location in the First 3 Rows

- 1 Exclusive Postmodern Jukebox Limited Edition Tour Print

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