Hop on the School Bus with ASUS Vivobooks and Zenbooks with OLED Displays

Start the school year right as ASUS and Republic of Gamers (ROG) Philippines open the school gates for the ASUS/ROG COOL FOR SCHOOL PROMO. It’s the best time to nab that new tech students need as everyone who avails of participating ASUS and ROG laptops as well as ROG phones can enjoy special discounts and exclusive bundled items worth up to Php 23,000+! This promotion runs from July 15 to August 31, 2022, so now’s the best chance to enjoy amazing freebies such as Epson printers, Zenscreen portable monitors, Marshall Major IV Bluetooth headphones, The North Face and Jansport Bags, ROG Claymore II Modular Keyboards, ROG Chakram X Mice, and even TUF Gaming monitors!

This promotion is in line with ASUS’ goal to help equip students with the best technology for their learning needs. More details on this huge promotion can be found on this link: https://ph.asus.click/CoolForSchool2022

Hop on the School Bus with ASUS Vivobooks and Zenbooks with OLED Displays

Be equipped for any kind of schoolwork or project with powerful and sleek laptops from ASUS. Participating in the promotion is the Zenbook 14 Duo OLED (UX482) and Zenbook Pro Duo 15 OLED (UX582) with its innovative ScreenPad Plus for the ultimate multitasking experience, and powerful specs with up to 11.

th Gen Intel Core processors and NVIDIA RTX graphics. Customers can get an Epson printer and Birkenstock vouchers bundled with these models.

Also joining the promotion are the Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (K3400/M3400) which offers unbeatable value with its FHD OLED display and a choice between powerful 11th Gen Intel Core or AMD Ryzen 5000 processor. With this model, customers can get The North Face bags and Birkenstock vouchers with every purchase.

Other participating ASUS models include the Zenbook 14X OLED, Vivobook Pro 15 OLED, as well as the ASUS ZenBook Flip 13 OLED and many others.

Users can complete their setup with exclusive bundles such as Epson Printers, ASUS Zenscreens, Marshall Major IV headphones and others with up to Php 18,000+ worth of items.

SERIES	MODEL	BUNDLED ITEMS	BUNDLE VALUE
Zenbook Pro Duo 15 OLED Zenbook Duo 14	UX582HS, UX482	Epson Workforce L100	₱18,295.00
		Birkenstock 3K voucher
Zenbook Flip S13 OLED	UX371	Zenscreen MB16ACE	₱14,240.00
		Birkenstock 3K voucher
Zenbook S OLED Zenbook Flip 13 OLED	UX393, UX363	Marshall Major IV	₱11,690.00
		Birkenstock 3K voucher
Zenbook 14X Zenbook 13 OLED Zenbook 14 Vivobook 15 OLED (Intel Core  i5, AMD Ryzen 7) Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (K3400PA)	UM5401, UX325, UX425, UX435, UM325, M513, K513, K3400	The North Face Borealis Bag (Design of bag may vary upon availability)	₱9,690.00
		2K Birkenstock Voucher
Vivobook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PH/M3500QC) Vivobook Pro 14 OLED (M3401QA/M3401QC) Vivobook S14 Vivobook 15 OLED (Intel Core i3) Vivobook 14/15 (K413/K513) Vivobook 14/15 (X415/X515) (11th Gen Intel Core i7, i5) Vivobook 14/15 (AMD Ryzen 5)	M3401QC, S433, M3401QA,K413/ K513, X415/X515	The North Face Jester Bag (Design of bag may vary upon availability)	₱6,490.00
		2K Birkenstock Voucher
Vivobook 14/15 (10th Gen Intel Core)	X415/X515	Jansport Lunch Bags (Design of bag may vary upon availability)	₱3,740.00
		ASUS MW203 Mouse
Vivobook 14/15 (11TH Gen Intel Core i3 / AMD Ryzen 3)	X415/X515, M415DA/M515DA (CORE I3, R3)	Jansport Medium Pouch (Design of bag may vary upon availability)	₱2,640.00

Make the school year epic with ROG

Be on top with the best-in-class ROG Gaming Laptops with the Cool for School promotion. The latest weaponry from ROG including the 2-in-1 convertible laptop and tablet the ROG Flow Z13 joins the promotion. The most powerful gaming tablet in the world has a detachable keyboard, the latest 12th Generation i7 CPU, up to RTX 3050 graphics, and a kickstand so that users can also use it as a gaming console or a tablet. Users who avail of the ROG Flow Z13 can get an exclusive bundle with the ROG Strix Arion Portable SSD and an ROG Hoodie.

Also joining the fight is recently launched ROG Zephyrus G14. With a completely new ROG Nebula display, the latest Ryzen 6000 series CPUs and the latest AMD Radeon GPUs and its signature AniMe Matrix LED display, this is one of the most potent laptops in the ROG arsenal. Users can get a Nanoleaf Triangle Mini Starter Kit and an ROG Hoodie by purchasing the 2022 edition of the Zephyrus G14 during the promo period.

Not to be left behind, the ROG Zephyrus Duo 16, ROG Strix Scar and Strix G and mainstream TUF Gaming laptops are also participating in the promotion. With exclusive bundles such as an ROG Claymore II Keyboard, ROG Chakram X Mouse, TUF Gaming Monitors, Steam Credits, and ROG Strix Go BT headsets worth up to Php 23,000+ this is the best chance for users to complete their set-ups in time for the school year.

SERIES	MODEL	BUNDLE ITEMS	BUNDLE VALUE
Zephyrus Duo 16	GX650	ROG Claymore II ROG Chakram X ROG Hoodie	₱23,315
Zephyrus S	GX703 / GX502	TUF Gaming Monitor VG249Q1A ROG Hoodie	₱16,000
Zephyrus M16	GU603	ROG Strix Arion S500 Portable SSD ROG Hoodie	₱9,800
Zephyrus G15	GA503 / GA502	ROG Strix Arion S500 Portable SSD ROG Hoodie	₱9,800
2022 Zephyrus G14	2022 GA402	Nanoleaf Triangle Mini Starter Kit ROG Hoodie	₱9,000
2021 Zephyrus G14	2021 GA401	1,000 Steam Credits ROG Hoodie	₱4,000
Strix Scar	G733 / G533 / G733C	ROG Falchion Wireless Mechanical Gaming Keyboard ROG Hoodie ASUS C3 Webcam	₱11,200
2022 Strix G	G513R / G713R	ASUS C3 Webcam ROG Hoodie	₱5,350
2021 Strix G	G513Q / G513I / G713Q / G713I	1,000 Steam Credits ROG Hoodie	₱4,000
FLOW X16	GX601	ROG Strix Arion S500 Portable SSD ROG Strix GO BT Wireless Gaming Headset ROG Hoodie	₱20,500
FLOW Z13	GZ301	ROG Strix Arion S500 Portable SSD ROG Hoodie	₱9,800
FLOW X13	GX301	GOOGLE NEST HUB ROG Hoodie	₱7,000
TUF	FX507 / FX506 / FA507 / FA506	1,000 Steam Credits TUF Gaming H3 Wired Headset	₱2,800
TUF DASH	FX517 / FX516	1,000 Steam Credits TUF Gaming H3 Wired Headset	₱2,800

In addition to these epic offers with ROG and TUF Gaming Laptops, the ROG Phone 5s and 5s Pro will also be part of the promotion. The best reviewed gaming smartphone is now even better with a special discount up to Php 7,000 during the Cool for School promotion.

Series	SPEC	Current SRP	Campaign SRP
ROG Phone 5s Pro	18/512	PHP 59,995	PHP 54,995
ROG Phone 5s  (Black)	16/512	PHP 49,995	PHP 42,995
ROG Phone 5s  (White)	16/512	PHP 49,995	PHP 42,995
ROG Phone 5s  (Black)	12/256	PHP 42,995	PHP 37,995
ROG Phone 5s  (White)	12/256	PHP 42,995	PHP 37,995

In addition to these exciting bundles, with every purchase of a participating ASUS or ROG laptop, customers are also entitled to the Platinum Protection Warranty as well as Free Pre-installed Microsoft Office Home and Student for select models. This is truly the best chance to buy a laptop as the school year starts.

The ASUS and ROG Cool for School Promotion is a special promotion that will run from July 15 to August 31, 2021. For the complete mechanics and list of participating products and stores, check out https://ph.asus.click/CoolForSchool2022

For more details and information on ASUS and ROG products, don’t forget to visit the ASUS Philippines, and ROG Philippines Facebook Pages.

Nestlé PH turns over materials recovery facility in Lipa City

The growing solid waste management (SWM) problem in the Philippines can be attributed to factors such as improper waste disposal, inefficient waste collection, and the lack of disposal and recycling facilities in many cities and municipalities. While the solid waste collection rate varies across the country—ranging from 40 percent to 85 percent, it’s still evident how a sizeable portion of uncollected trash end up in the environment. In fact, out of the 2.7 million tons of plastic waste that the Philippines generates annually, an estimated 20 percent of these seep into the ocean.

 

Helping to shape a waste-free future as a top priority, Nestlé Philippines, one of the country’s largest food and beverage manufacturers, is tackling solid waste, especially plastics, with a holistic approach. The company is developing the packaging for the future, increasing collection and recycling efforts, and driving new behaviors and understanding through solid waste management (SWM) education. 

Ribbon cutting and turnover of Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) in Brgy. Bagong Pook from Nestlé Philippines led by Lipa Batangas City Mayor, Mayor Eric B. Africa, Nestlé Lipa factory Manager, Eric Angulo,  Nestlé Sustainability Lead, Christine Ponce-Garcia, Nestlé Public Affairs Executive Atty. Degee Anastacio, City Environmental and Natural Resources Office, Kap. Lope Lina with the local barangay functionaries and barangay officials of Brgy. Bagong Pook.

In its latest initiative, Nestlé PH turned over a new materials recovery facility (MRF) in Barangay Bagong Pook in Lipa City, as part of its program to support the construction of MRFs in barangays. The turnover was attended by Lipa City Mayor Eric Africa, barangay officials and residents, officers from the City Environment and Natural Resources Office, and company representatives.

 

MRFs are essential for more efficient collection, segregation and recycling of wastes. As mandated by R.A. 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000, each barangay or cluster of barangays in the country is required to establish an MRF. 

 

According to the Department of Natural Resources and Environment (DENR), and the National Solid Waste Management Commission (NSWMC), only 35 percent of barangays nationwide have MRFs. The lack of an MRF is one of the challenges that barangays face in implementing their SWM programs. 

 

Mayor Africa congratulated Barangay Bagong Pook officials and residents during the turnover. “My wish is for everyone to work together to maintain this structure so you can maximize its purpose for your barangay. Not only will this help the environment, it’s also a way to encourage discipline among residents and to learn more about the importance of proper waste segregation and recycling,” he said.

 

“Our old MRF was already too small to accommodate all the recyclable materials from our barangay. This new MRF is a great help because it can lessen the volume of waste we currently deliver to the city,” said Lope Lina, barangay chairman of Bagong Pook. “Our aim is that alongside our existing collection and recycling programs, this MRF will enable us to become a model barangay for solid waste management.”

 

“At Nestlé PH, it is important that we partner with local government units or LGUs in addressing solid waste management problems. We explore different opportunities for plastics to be recyclable in the country.  Through the construction of this MRF, the community will be able to generate value through recycling and reduce the volume of plastic waste that goes to the landfill and oceans,” said Christine Ponce-Garcia, Sustainability Lead of Nestlé PH.

 

Nestlé Lipa Factory Manager Eric Angulo underscored the long-term partnership between the company and the barangay: “During our presence of 30 years in this community, we have formed a strong bond with its residents. We have been there for each other through thick and thin, especially in times of calamities and crises. Today, we sincerely hope that this MRF will help Barangay Bagong Pook to better manage their solid waste.”

 

Among its SWM milestones, Nestlé PH is the first multinational fast moving consumer goods company in the country to achieve plastic neutrality, recovering the equivalent amount of plastic it puts out in the market. From August 2020 to May 2022, it collected 48 million kilos of plastic waste. Another of its initiatives is the development and rollout of SWM education modules that reaches grades 1-10 students in 20,000 public schools nationwide under the Nestlé Wellness Campus program. Recently, DENR, NSWMC, and Nestlé PH also launched the No Time To Waste: Climate Change and SWM Talks for officials of LGUs and government agencies, and community leaders.