ASUS announced the world's first 17.3-inch foldable OLED laptop Zenbook 17 Fold OLED

ASUS announced its groundbreaking Zenbook 17 Fold OLED (UX9702), the world's first 17.3-inch foldable OLED laptop. This ultra-compact and light 12.5-inch Foldable OLED laptop unfolds into a versatile 17.3-inch device with six modes, pushing the boundaries of innovation today. Redefining work and entertainment user experiences, this futuristic device packs a 12th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, Intel Iris Xe graphics, 16 GB RAM, and a 1 TB PCIe SSD. Breaking many technological glass ceilings, Zenbook 17 Fold OLED has received multiple accolades, including the prestigious iF Design, Red Dot Design Awards, and TIME Magazine's Best Inventions of 2022.

Unfold the incredible

This groundbreaking foldable laptop offers users two sizes of OLED display in one device: a large 4:3 17.3-inch 2.5K NanoEdge touchscreen that folds in the middle to create two seamless 3:2 12.5-inch 1920 by 1280 displays. When folded fully closed along the precision-engineered 180-degree hinge, it's an ultra-compact and portable 12.5-inch device. Users can choose from Zenbook 17 Fold OLED's multiple versatile usage modes, namely the Desktop, Laptop (with Bluetooth keyboard), Laptop (with virtual keyboard), Tablet, Reader, and Extended.

Desktop mode

In Desktop mode, the unfolded 17.3-inch screen — propped up in landscape orientation using the built-in faux leather kickstand — can be used with the ASUS ErgoSense Bluetooth keyboard and touchpad attached wirelessly to create a powerful large-screen PC. This allows for all-day, non-stop productivity in the office or at home.

Laptop mode with Bluetooth keyboard

For Laptop mode (with Bluetooth keyboard), the keyboard attaches magnetically when placed on the lower half of the folded display. Alternatively, in Laptop mode (with virtual keyboard), the lower display can be turned into a virtual on-screen keyboard. These modes are perfect for on-the-go users who want a device they can easily clutch from one meeting to the next.

Tablet mode allows users to exploit the full touch capabilities of the fully opened 17.3-inch touchscreen, ideal for team collaboration and presenting big ideas. Reader mode — with the hinge aligned vertically — turns Zenbook 17 Fold OLED into the perfect reading device for that much-needed alone time studying or reading e-books.

Extended mode

Finally, in Extended mode, propped up in portrait orientation, the folded two 12.5-inch screens are perfect for users to scroll seamlessly on the upper and lower displays. Thus, Zenbook 17 Fold OLED can be connected to an external monitor via one of the two USB-C Thunderbolt 4 ports.

In each mode, the easy-to-use window management tools — such as Mode Switcher — in the ScreenXpert 3 app allow multiple split-display configurations and flexible app layouts for enhanced productivity. Users can seamlessly transition to each mode as its innovative hinge is engineered with ultimate durability. It is tested to withstand over 30,000 open-and-close cycles for total peace of mind.

Zenbook 17 Fold OLED also comes with a full-size ASUS ErgoSense Bluetooth keyboard and touchpad to support multiple user modes, providing a brand-new typing experience. The Bluetooth keyboard has a desktop-grade 19.05 mm key pitch and a long 1.4 mm travel on the dished mechanical keys, ensuring comfortable and accurate typing. The ErgoSense touchpad has a new silky-smooth surface for easy navigation, protected by a durable anti-fingerprint coating.

Despite its versatility and large screen size, the device weighs just 1.5 kg without the keyboard or 1.8 kg with it.

Performance that matters

The Intel Evo-certified Zenbook 17 Fold OLED is powered for effortless multitasking by high-performance components, including a 12th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, Intel Iris Xe graphics, 16 GB RAM, and a 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD. The long-lasting 75-watt-hour battery features USB-C Easy Charge, so it can be charged quickly with most USB-C chargers, power banks, or any Power Delivery-certified charger, including the bundled 65 W fast-charge adapter.

It's easy to connect Zenbook 17 Fold OLED to peripherals too. There are two USB-C Thunderbolt 4 ports, which are up to eight times faster than USB 3.2 Gen 1, and feature support for fast charging or connecting external displays. A USB-C to USB Type-A adapter is also supplied.

Entertainment like no other

Experience immersive entertainment like no other with the foldable OLED touchscreen in Zenbook 17 Fold OLED. It has a stunning Dolby Vision-certified display with 100% DCI-P3 and PANTONE validated for color accuracy. It is TÜV Rheinland-certified for reducing harmful blue light and is accompanied by a powerful quad-speaker Harman Kardon-certified Dolby Atmos sound system. 

Zenbook 17 Fold OLED includes several smart AI-powered features for added privacy and security and a superb online video calling experience. These include user-presence detection using an HD IR camera, which locks the laptop when the user is away, and unlocks it upon return, an integrated color sensor for automatic adjustment of screen brightness and color temperature, and a 5 MP AI webcam with ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) technology.

ASUS Zenbook 17 Fold OLED (UX9702) comes in a premium Tech Black color with a free lifetime license to Office Home & Student 2021. With a limited quantity of only 100 pieces in the Philippines, get it today for only PHP 219,995.00. Check out this laptop in ASUS Concept Stores and authorized resellers today. Here is the complete list of where to buy https://ph.asus.click/PRWTB. Users can also score Zenbook 17 Fold OLED with up to 12 months of 0% installment via Home Credit.

realme 10 proves to be a crowd favorite as it once again achieved a sold-out record for the 8GB+256GB variant!

realme, the PH’s no. 1 smartphone brand for seven straight quarters (based on IDC sell-in reports for Q3 2022), unveils more yellow surprises to welcome the upcoming holidays with a bang.

Following the sold-out milestones for the realme 10 (8GB+128GB) variant last 11.11 sale, the realme 10 proves to be a crowd favorite as it once again achieved a sold-out record for the 8GB+256GB variant, which had its first-selling during the Super Brand Day sale on Shopee last Nov 17-18. 

For those who missed out to score the realme 10 (8GB+256GB) variant, don’t worry because pre-order will start on November 26 until December 2, 2022 in all realme stores nationwide! Every purchase will come with a FREE realme Cobble Bluetooth Speaker worth P1,590!

MORE YELLOW SURPRISES UNLOCKED!

realme C33 Sandy Gold is now available!

 

In celebration of the Yellow Christmas spirit, the much-loved realme C33 can now be snagged in the stunning Sandy Gold color alongside the Night Sea and Aqua Blue options. The new Sandy Gold color makes for a fresh new take on the C-Series. Its minimalist premium look makes it the perfect Christmas present for your loved ones. To make things even merrier, the realme C33 will be available at a limited price drop offer of P6,499 only! 

realme is also extending the Yellow Christmas campaign to its ongoing #realmeSupports CSR campaign with continuing their support for Pinoy music., realme recently sponsored the Cebu Aurora Music Festival, which happened last Nov 19. The music festival was attended by some of the biggest names in the local scene including Ben&Ben, December Avenue, Zack Tabudlo, Unique Salonga, Arthur Nery just to name a few. Alongside the music festival, realme also lit up their Yellow Christmas Tree in partnership with Enchanted Kingdom. Squads can now visit the realme Christmas Trees at Enchanted Kingdom until January 8, 2023. 

realme also extended its support to university organizations such as the UP Aguman for the Lakdat: The Pautakan 2022, an annual 3-day academic competition for elementary and high school students in Pampanga and the UP Economics Society for their National Youth Congress, which acquaints students with the relevance of Economics in the context of today’s society.

 

RMC Regional Wars Grand Finals happening this Nov 25!

 

With the main goal of honing amateurs players and providing them with an avenue to eventually go pro, the realme Mobile Legend Cup went to different provinces in a span of 3 months to extend the tournament to aspiring gamers outside of Metro Manila, all with the intention to provide the same opportunities to young gamers nationwide. 

After visiting seven provinces, three regions and having more than three hundred teams battling it out for the championship, the realme Mobile Legends Cup Regional Wars will have its last leg in Manila on Nov 24. Meanwhile, the much awaited Grand Finals will be happening the next day, Nov 25. The Grand Finals will be attended by the MPL Season 9 and MSC 2022 Champions: RSG Philippines. To know who they’ll be battling during the legendary RMC show matches and to find out which team will reign as the RMC Regional Wars champion, be sure to check out the official realme Facebook page for more details and updates on the RMC Regional Wars and for more information about realme.

RMC Regional Wars is powered by the realme 10 and co-presented with realme’s official airline partner Cebu Pacific and official telco partner DITO Telecommunity.  

Home Credit Philippines partners with ILO Esports for a gathering of e-games

 

Home Credit continues its commitment to empowering Filipino gamers and bringing the power closer to Ilonggos

 

Home Credit Philippines (HCPH), the country’s leading consumer finance company, partnered with ILO Esports, the only government-backed esports organization in the Philippines, for the United Iloilo Convention (UNICON 2022) – a gathering of e-games, toys, and cosplay enthusiasts in Western Visayas from October 29 to 30, 2022 at the SM City Iloilo Cyberzone.

    

UNICON 2022 featured a wide range of activities, including a toy convention, cosplay showcase, and e-games competition. Home Credit also set up an immersive and experiential where Ilonggos got to test top-of-the-line gadgets, played e-games with a live feed of the games on a massive LED screen, and tried out an augmented reality filter on Instagram.  

 

Anchored on its #PlayLikeAPro campaign, Home Credit was able to showcase the best gaming smartphones, computers, and laptops, which can be purchased through its partner merchants in Iloilo City, such as Gadget Headz and Concept Computer Store.

 

“We at Home Credit wanted to bring home the power to Ilonggos for UNICON 2022 as part of our thrust to grow and nurture our communities across the Philippines. Esports has become a big community, and a big chunk of our customers get their smartphones and laptops through Home Credit, not only for online schooling or work but likewise for gaming,” shared Home Credit Philippines’ PR Manager, Russel Patina.  

  

The UNICON 2022 was a weekend-long event that brought together the esports fever, with activities such as art and magic exhibits and video game duels like Tekken. A Yu-Gi-Oh! event, a cosplay parade, and a tournament took place during the second day of the event.

 

Display of gaming products that can be purchased through Home Credit at 0% Interest

  

“I would like to thank Home Credit for helping us organize this year’s UNICON. We wish and we aim that through this event, we’re able to unite the Ilonggos through games, cosplay, and collections,” shared ILO Esports’ Found and CEO, Jamar Montehermoso.

 

With its growing popularity, esports has become one of the most talked-about topics in the country. What was once a niche hobby has now evolved into a major sporting event, with pro teams being organized and sent out to represent the country in international competitions.  

SEA Games athlete and digital content creator, Angel Danica Lozada, joined the fun in UNICON and hoped to fuel the esports victory amongst the Ilonggo youth

 

Angel Danica Lozada, aka Angelailaila, a League of Legends: Wild Rift player and former SEA Games representative, expressed her appreciation to Home Credit for holding the event and paving the way for gaming athletes and enthusiasts, as well as for promoting esports to the Ilonggo community. 

 

“Through Home Credit and ILO Esports, I hope that more and more Filipino youth and Ilonggos will be encouraged to play and build an empowering esports community with us here in the Philippines. Like Home Credit, let’s bring the power and play like a pro,” shared Lozada.

 

Your gaming essentials at 0% Interest this holiday season!

 

As a holiday treat for Filipino customers, Home Credit launches The Great 0% Interest Festival with over 50,000 products offered at 0% interest rates at almost 10,000 partner stores nationwide.

 

Grab the latest gaming computers, laptops, and mobile phones at 0% installments and bring home the power with Home Credit Philippines #HCGreatZeroFestival this holiday season! 

 

What are you waiting for? Shop now via the My Home Credit app and visit its partner brands and retail stores near you. Shoppers can now experience The Great 0% Interest Festival and make the most affordable purchases until January 31!

 

Home Credit Philippines is a financing company duly licensed and supervised by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). To learn more about the latest updates from Home Credit Philippines, visit its official website www.homecredit.ph. You may also follow its official Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok accounts. Customers are encouraged to download the My Home Credit app on Google Play to know more about the latest promos and see what is new in the Marketplace.

vivo X80 Series and vivo V25 Series are waving to land on your Christmas gift list

As you scroll through an online shopping app or walk around the mall trying to find the perfect gift for your loved ones, keep in mind that a good gift is one that can be used more than once, has multiple purposes, and can make a difference in their lives – no matter how small the change may be. 

For a young inaanak who wants  to dabble in mobile photography and content creation, a device with reliable imaging capabilities sounds perfect. While for  parents and grandparents who are feeling techy and wanting to commemorate each moment no matter how simple they seem, a smartphone with a large-capacity storage and impeccable imaging capabilities seems like the right fit.

vivo Philippines, who recently received the highest annual growth with 88% increase in the country, offers its customers the perfect companion to capture timeless Christmas scenes: young kids going to their godparents’ homes to pay respect, Christmas palaro and exchange gifts, and magnificent Christmas fireworks displays across the country. This is where vivo’s flagship products, vivo X80 Series and vivo V25 Series, are waving to land on your Christmas gift list.

Immortalize the Christmas atmosphere with pro-grade lenses 

Christmas villages, colorful decorations, holiday outfits and noche buena feasts are just a few of the many photos that will land our camera rolls in the coming days. But this year, why not focus on little moments with our family and friends as we celebrate the holidays a bit more normal again? Thanks to the vivo X80 Series’ powerful imaging capabilities, immortalizing the Christmas mementos will be easy peasy and in admirable detail.  Meticulously co-engineered with ZEISS, the vivo X80 Series is every mobile photography enthusiast’s – and even professionals’ – dream phone. It is equipped with ZEISS T* coating that makes every image vivid and clear with the right richness of color whether under the Christmas lights or chilling in your living room with your family. 

The vivo X80 Series’ ZEISS powered lenses are complemented by a customized vivo V1+ imaging chip that ensures a picture-perfect snap every single time.  Apart from helping the phone deliver high speed and more efficient performance needed during the busiest hours of the celebration, the vivo V1+ chip also automatically adjusts the settings to perfectly capture the night’s glow under the dancing lights. 

What’s a party without games? Be the game master and seize the day with cinematic videos not only with its film-standard aspect ratio, but also with its dreamlike effect with a bokeh look. With the vivo X80 Series’ built-in color-grading features, photos  and videos will come out in different creative styles perfect to share with everyone online.

Seize the beauty of the night this Christmas

Christmas lanterns and the color-changing technology of the vivo V25 series during the Christmas eve celebration? That sounds magical and exciting! Make the night glimmer and shine bright with it with the vivo V25 series’ innovative Photochromic 2.0 technology. This feature will allow your stylish and creative loved ones to spread more positive vibes through the phone’s changing  color when placed under the UV lights. 

Flex low-light Christmas party sessions using the vivo V25 Series’ ultra-sensing imaging system that boasts 64MP Optical Image Stabilization main camera. Don’t let anyone miss a group photo with its  8MP super wide angle lens – that’s every portrait, group and landscape shot perfectly captured. What’s more impressive about the vivo V25 Series are its Super Night Portrait and Super Night Mode features paired with the power of RAW HDR algorithm. With these toggled on, photos retain the authentic look of colors while capturing facial features clearly even with scarce light sources.

No more deleting precious mementos or having to constantly transfer files to another storage and just enjoy the parties as the vivo V25 series  has up to 20GB Dynamic RAM plus 256GB large-capacity storage. Flick through a gallery of milestones and events and freely have a trip down the memory lane. Your monito and monita will surely thank you for this later. 

What are you waiting for? Head to the nearest vivo kiosk or outlet stores now and purchase your loved ones’ dream vivo phones this Christmas! Get a chance to play the vivo #vivoChristmasParoleta2022 and #vivoChristmasRaffleWin2022 and win almost Php 2M worth of exciting prizes and freebies in vivo’s #PaskongLavivoLoca Festival from November 15, 2022 to January 31, 2023. 

For more information about vivo’s Christmas offers and freebies, visit its official website and follow vivo on social media on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. 

Get a chance to win an MG ZS when you top up your Easytrip or CCLEX RFID through the MPT DriveHub app!

The Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC; operator of CCLEX, CAVITEX, CAVITEX C5 LINK, CALAX, NLEX, NLEX Connector, and SCTEX) and MPT Mobility launch their 2022 holiday raffle promo: Download, Drive, and Win through their latest application, MPT DriveHub.

 

With the holiday season now in full swing, MPTC is gearing up to give away yuletide joy and surprises to its users both old and new starting November 11. By joining the Download, Drive and Win promo, two lucky MPT DriveHub app users can drive home one of two brand-new MG ZS cars or be one of ten lucky recipients of a 100,000 Pesos cash prize.

 

Joining the promo and earning points are as easy as using the MPT DriveHub app! Current app users of Easytrip or CCLEX RFID are automatically in the running when they download the app via the App Store or Google Play Store. The app can be used across all MPTC expressways: CCLEX, NLEX, NLEX Connector, CALAX, SCTEX, CAVITEX, and CAVITEX C5 LINK.

 

Once they successfully register, all the users have to do is to earn rewards points which will be converted into raffle entries - rewards points earned will be capped at 24 points per month until January 31, 2023 and each reward point earned will be converted to an equivalent of one raffle entry. 

 

Completing the following activities will earn MPT DriveHub users rewards points as follows: 

 

●       Downloading the MPT DriveHub app registering an account and linking their Easytrip or CCLEX RFID account = 1 point 

●       Referring a friend who will download the MPT DriveHub App and register an account  = 5 points 

●       Downloaded the app and registering an account through a referral link = 1 point 

●       Reloading their Easytrip RFID using the MPT DriveHub app = 1 point for every P200 load . (NOTE: The Easytrip RFID load can only be used to pass the MPTC Tollways and nothing else. Nor can it be transferred or redundant. Points are  non-cumulative and are counted per reload of the Easytrip RFID) 

 

“We’re very excited for the lucky winners,” says Rodrigo E. Franco, President and CEO of the Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation. “The point of Download, Drive, and Win is to show our appreciation for our customers, and with people’s renewed enthusiasm to travel, we want to reward them in a manner befitting the holiday season.”

 

Those who have yet to register their vehicle can download forms  on the Easytrip or CCLEX websites. 

Get ready to win big with MPTC; there are many ways to earn points, from downloading the MPT DriveHub app on IOS and Google Play to referring new users. Follow MPT DriveHub on Facebook and log on to their website for updates.

Bryan Adams announces the Asia leg of his ‘So Happy It Hurts Tour’ with a concert in Manila

Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Bryan Adams announces the Asia leg of his ‘So Happy It Hurts Tour’ with a concert in Manila on March 15, 2023 at the Araneta Coliseum. Presented by Wilbros Live. Tickets go on-sale on Friday, November 25, 10AM via TicketNet.com.ph and TicketNet outlets nationwide.

 

Bryan Adams is one of the most exciting live musicians in the world and his energetic performance, effortless stage presence and incredible vocals are guaranteed to thrill and entertain. His classic hits include Summer of 69, Heaven, Straight from the Heart, Cuts Like a Knife, Run To You, Please Forgive Me, All For Love, Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman, I Finally Found Someone, and (Everything I Do) I Do It For You.

Adams’ influence extends four decades, over which time he has released 16 studio albums. This year alone, he has released two new studio albums – So Happy It Hurts and Pretty Woman – The Musical. He has also re-recorded some of his classic hits – Classic PT I and II were released digitally with Platoon and are available physically with BMG.

 

His song writing has garnered him numerous awards and accolades including three Academy Award nominations, five Golden Globe nominations, a Grammy award, an American Music Award, ASCAP Film and Television Music Award, and multiple Juno Awards among others. He is a recipient of a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Allan Waters Humanitarian Award for his charitable concerts as well as the Governor General’s Performing Arts Award for his lifetime contribution to the arts in Canada. He is also set to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame this fall.

Check out Celebrity-owned Airbnb Stays to book this yuletide season

The most wonderful time of the year is almost here, and everyone’s social calendars are filling up with long-awaited get-togethers, and joyful merrymaking over meals and drinks. For those looking for a unique holiday destination this year, here’s an idea: experience living the life of the rich and the famous by booking their homes for a day.

 

From picturesque rest houses to a stunning lakefront property in Canada, all owned by top Filipina celebrities — these Airbnb Stays will definitely make you and your guests feel like a VIP for the weekend or however long you wish to stay!

 

Marjorie Barretto’s River Garden rest house in Calumpit, Bulacan

The Barrettos’ expansive rest house was made available on Airbnb for the first time this October, and mother-and-daughter duo Marjorie and Julia Barretto personally welcomed their first Airbnb guests. For Filipinos who missed the opportunity to book the idyllic resthouse for a refreshing getaway, Marjorie recently announced that the resthouse will remain bookable on Airbnb! 

 

Zsa Zsa Padilla’s Casa Esperanza in Lucban, Quezon

Nestled between swaying coconut trees and emerald rice paddies is Casa Esperanza, the weekend home and passion project of the “Divine Diva”, singer Zsa Zsa Padilla and partner famed architect Conrad Onglao. The estate houses several main areas: the main house with a living, kitchen, and dining area; three casitas with their own luxurious bathrooms; a service area and garage; a greenhouse and the stunning infinity pool that overlooks a pond and fountain with lush foliage all around. 

 

Yassi Pressman’s lakefront property in Ontario, Canada

British-Filipino model, and actress Yassi Pressman wrote in an Instagram post last 2021 that she had built a home in Lake Scugog, Ontario with the intention of opening its doors to travelers on Airbnb. Fast forward, the lakefront property has long since welcomed numerous travelers and many are raving about the luxurious yet tranquil experience it provides. Perfectly positioned facing west capturing all of the sun’s shine throughout the day, the space is equipped with a dock and a boathouse, and boasts an open-concept layout for travelers wanting a retreat outside of the city.

 

Soon-to-open farm property of journalists Susan, Mark, Atom, Branden, and Alex in Cavite

Television and radio host Susan Enriquez recently shared that her new bed-and-breakfast, Balustre Cerca, will be open to the public very soon. The property is situated within a shared farm lot she jointly owns with fellow news colleagues Mark Salazar, Atom Araullo, Branden Milla, and Alex Baltazar — and this is where the five and their families regularly go to take a breather from life in the metro. The beautiful farm comes with four A-frame air-conditioned cabins, one swimming pool, a pavilion, an outdoor kitchen, and parking. 

 

For Filipinos interested to learn more about becoming an Airbnb Host, you can find useful tips and information at airbnb.com/host. To discover more unique stays for the holidays, visit airbnb.com or download the Airbnb app.

Endeavor unveils the Philippine Multiplier Map to show how Endeavor Entrepreneurs have reshaped the entrepreneurial ecosystem

Endeavor, the leading global community of, by, and for high impact entrepreneurs, unveils the

Philippine Multiplier Map to show how Endeavor Entrepreneurs have reshaped the entrepreneurial ecosystem since the community was established in 2014. Endeavor Entrepreneurs have generated over PHP30 billion in revenues in 2022 alone, and have created about 30,000 jobs. Committed to guiding and motivating the next generation. 

Endeavor Entrepreneurs are reinvesting profits, expertise, and time to multiply the positive impact their individual enterprises have achieved.

“The Philippine entrepreneurial ecosystem is at an inflection point, with more companies launching than ever before, more venture capital firms setting up and more capital flowing into the Philippines. With the growth of the ecosystem, we’ve also witnessed the emergence of high impact entrepreneurs, those who inspire, mentor, and invest in the next generation of entrepreneurs, thereby unleashing a far- reaching multiplier effect,” says Manny Ayala, Endeavor Philippines Managing Director.

 

Endeavor defines high-impact entrepreneurs as those with the biggest ideas; the greatest potential to achieve meaningful scale; and the ability to inspire, mentor, and reinvest in the next generation.” Driven by the belief that high-impact entrepreneurs transform economies, Endeavor supports thriving entrepreneurial ecosystems in emerging and underserved markets around the world. Endeavor mentors in the Philippines, for instance, have donated over 1,200 mentoring hours to entrepreneurs from all over the world over the past years. In that time, a few mentors have reached two pivotal milestones in the Endeavor mentor journey: the 1,000+ Minute and 2,000+ Minute Club.

To sustain Endeavor’s long-term operations in a mission-aligned way, Endeavor created Endeavor Catalyst—a rules-based, co-investment fund set up to invest in the same high-impact entrepreneurs that Endeavor supports. Today, Endeavor Catalyst is among the world’s top early-stage funders of startups- turned $1B+ companies (“Unicorns”) outside of the U.S. and China.

 

PAYING IT FORWARD

Paying it forward has sparked Endeavor Philippines’ entrepreneurial spirit.

“In the Philippines, Endeavor entrepreneurs and staff reflect the 3Ms–Magaling, Matino, and

Mapagbigay. They’re the cream of the crop; they operate with a high level of integrity, and they are generous,” describes Ayala. endeavor.org Endeavor Entrepreneurs, whose ventures have emerged as Big Bubbles (companies that have had a measurably large multiplier effect in the ecosystem), now serve as key mentors, investors, and advisers for early-stage companies locally and internationally. Among them are Nix Nolledo; Ron Hose, CEO of Coins.ph; Richard Eldridge, Co-founder of Lenddo; and Paul Rivera, Co-founder and CEO of Kalibrr.

Meanwhile, next generation Endeavor Entrepreneurs who are already making their mark and primed as the next Big Bubbles in the Philippines’ startup ecosystem include Roland Ros and Rexy Dorado, Co- founders of Kumu; and Steve Sy, CEO of Great Deals E-Commerce Corp.

 

“For me, being an EE (Endeavor Entrepreneur) means playing a greater role in the betterment of society. I think it’s our responsibility to pay it forward. Endeavor has allowed us many wonderful things. It’s our duty to mentor and give back to others,” says Paolo Hilario of Lay Bare, an EE since 2018. Members of the 1,000+ Minute Club include Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, Chairman of Ayala Corporation; Injap Sia of Mang Inasal and Double Dragon, and Gabby Lopez, Chairman Emeritus of ABS- CBN. The 2,000+ Minute Club inductees include Anton Huang, President of Stores Specialists, Inc.; David Guerrero, Founder of BBDO Guerrero; and Jasen Ko, Chairman of Laborem, Inc.

“Endeavor is able to create a multiplier effect because we are committed to inspiring high-growth founders to dream bigger, supporting and investing in them to scale faster, and providing a platform to pay it forward—thereby compounding their individual impact,” Ayala adds.