PSBank launches online investing facility e-Trust

Philippine Savings Bank (PSBank) has launched e-Trust, a service that will allow clients to apply for and manage their trust accounts online as part of its ongoing efforts to make banking services more accessible and convenient for its clients, in line with its brand promise of “Simple Lang. Maaasahan.”

Designed to provide clients greater access to their trust account, the full-service online investment facility will enable clients to open a PSBank Money Market Fund online anytime.

PSBank Money Market Fund is the Bank’s Unit Investment Trust Fund (UITF) that is affordable, prudent and a liquid investment option especially for first time investors. It requires a minimum initial investment and a maintaining balance of PhP10,000, which you can grow in increments of PhP5,000 thereafter.

e-Trust will also allow clients to make additional subscriptions, redeem funds partially or fully, view their portfolio, and update their risk profile using their mobile devices or computers, wherever and whenever they want to.

“PSBank looks into the needs of our clients and provides them with services that are convenient and affordable while meeting their specific lifestyle and financial objectives. We recognize that clients need to make investment banking transactions in a timely manner. With e-Trust, they can make and fulfill investment decisions whenever they want to. The process is simple, user-friendly, and secure,” said PSBank Senior Vice President and Marketing Group Head Emmanuel A. Tuazon.

For first time subscribers of the PSBank Money Market Fund, clients simply need to log on to their PSBank Online account, click on the e-Trust module on the left side of the screen and follow the online prompts. Once all questions have been accomplished and the documents are printed, client just needs to visit any PSBank branch for the verification and submission of the documents.

Meanwhile, for existing trust clients, they simply need to enroll their trust account via the e-Trust facility and will be able to immediately access and manage their trust account and can enroll more accounts.

Developed as part of PSBank’s digitization efforts, the e-Trust module is the latest functionality of PSBank Online, the bank’s online banking platform which enables clients to perform their banking needs conveniently, safely, and from anywhere. Its introduction expands to online investing options available to all PSBank clients.

Other services now available through PSBank Online include the PSBank ATM Lock, a feature to lock one’s ATM card to prevent unauthorized usage; and Business Online Buddy, which offers a suite of features for business and commercial clients.

Join the millions curving up with the Samsung Flash promo

Every 10 seconds, a Samsung Curved TV is sold, allowing customers around the world to uncover a new dimension in TV viewing.

From October 12 to 31, more Filipinos can enjoy the immersive viewing experience only a Samsung Curved TV can provide through the Samsung Flash promo. With every purchase of a Samsung Curved TV, get a chance to make a dream vacation come to life through earning Philippine Airlines’ Mabuhay Miles points, subscribe to the latest TV shows with free 1-year iflix subscription, and provide the family with more enjoyable viewing experiences with a free TV. Here are the exciting TV deals to choose from:

Free 40-inch UHD TV if you buy a 65-inch Samsung Curved TV
Free 32-inch Smart TV if you buy a 55-inch Samsung Curved TV
Free 32-inch HD TV if you buy a 49-inch Samsung Curved TV
Free 24-inch HD TV if you buy a 40-inch Samsung Curved TV

With more than 5M units sold since its launch in 2014, the Samsung Curved TV has redefined the TV industry with its unique benefits that give an instant home entertainment upgrade.

Samsung Curved TVs provide a more immersive feel, delivering a sense of depth which draws viewers deeper into the show or movie they are watching.  Every screen size has ergonomically designed curvature that follows the natural curve of the eye, helping reduce eye strain even after hours of non-stop viewing.  Seeing more on screen through its design, viewers experience the wrap-around effect, giving a more enjoyable TV viewing experience. It also features an elegant 360-degree design which makes it a stunning centerpiece in any room.

Don’t miss this limited chance to curve up. Head on to the nearest participating Samsung outlet for the Samsung Flash Promo and see why more people are shifting to Samsung Curved TVs. For more details, visit the Samsung Facebook page or log on to samsung.com/ph/offers.

Finally! Radha, Frenchie and Bituin in “The Big Big Show”

On December 3, a good twenty-two days before Christmas, reward yourselves with an early Yuletide gift. Reserve a seat or two for “The Big Big Show” 8 PM at The Theatre at Solaire.

It is a guaranteed fun --- no, make that stunning --- show that celebrates three women with big voices, big talents, and big hearts. You might think that it’s already been done but “The Big Big Show” marks the first time that three powerhouse songstresses Radha, Frenchie Dy, and Bituin Escalante are joining forces for one unforgettable night of music, stories, reminiscences and lessons all presented through lovely, impactful songs.

Frenchie says that the three of them have appeared in corporate shows and musical variety shows and individually have performed as front act for other artists but they have never shared the concert stage together with them as the main headliners. “We have rapport and chemistry,” she adds. “Totoo ‘yung closeness namin. Sa stage, hindi kami magsasapawan kundi magbibigayan.” 

“We all love music,” gushes Radha. “We all love performing.” Now that the three versatile singers are together in one meticulously conceptualized show, expect magic, excitement, fireworks, and even sexiness.

All three --- Radha, Frenchie, and Bituin ---- have proven their musical chops in previous shows, forming a sort of sisterhood with their similarities. “Kaming tatlo,” explains Bituin, “we are all storytellers. We are seasoned. Pinanday ng buhay at mga karanasan.”

When “The Big Big Show” comes to town on December 3, be sure not to miss a show unlike anything you’ve experienced before. Watch Radha, Frenchie Dy and Bituin Escalante as they lead us to uncharted musical territories, singing songs both unfamiliar and familiar, a joy to hear once again and a delight to discover for the first time.

Three women. Three storytellers. Three musical marvels. Three best examples of the powerful feminine. Three Pinays that make all of us filled with yabang Pinoy in a wonderful way.

Musical Director is Mell Villena. Fullhouse Asia Production Studios is the producer.

Tickets for “The Big Big Show” are available at Ticketworld. Call 891.9999 or visit www.ticketworld.com.ph

McLisse’s spiced up date in McDonald’s

Things just got even hotter between the rising loveteam McCoy de Leon and Elisse Joson, fondly called McLisse, when the two went out on a surprise date in McDonald’s after they attended a high-profile suit and tie event last Saturday night. Fans were thrilled when McCoy shared the good news on his Twitter account that the night was not yet over as Elisse had agreed to an after-party date with him. The glammed-up pair was then spotted inside McDonald’s Makati Cinema Square, standing in line at the counter for their midnight McSpicy meals.

Through a team-up with McDonald’s, McLisse gave fans the chance to be a part of the date in the almost 15-minute Facebook Live session. Over 15,000 viewers tuned in to the video aired on McDonald’s Facebook page, where they cozied up and shared their first impressions with each other, revealed each other’s favorite traits, and recalled the night’s exciting moments, all while munching on their McSpicy and fries. Seeing the two in this surprise session was definitely worth giving up a few minutes of sleep for.

​Like a true gentleman, McCoy caps the night with a bouquet for the lovely Elisse (photo by Renato Lua)



Whether you are one of the lucky fans who watched McLisse’s live date or missed it, you can still relive this spiced up experience by watching the recorded live date on McDonald’s Facebook page. While you’re at it, try a McSpicy when you dine-in at any McDonald’s restaurant nationwide or via Drive-Thru or McDelivery (86-2-36, www.mcdelivery.com.ph, or the McDo PH app.)

Treat yourself with McSpicy and share your photos on Facebook, facebook.com/McDo.ph or tag @McDo_PH on Twitter or Instagram.

Viewers can look forward to Friday night fun watching Man With A Plan and The Odd Couple

Matt LeBlanc and Matthew Perry, who famously played roommates Joey Tribbiani and Chandler Bing, respectively, on Friends, will have a reunion of sorts when their shows start airing on their new home, RTL CBS Entertainment.

Matt LeBlanc’s new show Man With A Plan is set to premiere on Friday, October 28. The Odd Couple, starring Matthew Perry, airs its first episode for its third season last October 21.

Viewers can look forward to Friday night fun watching two different but humorous takes on the domestic challenges faced by modern guys.

Is ‘Daddy’ Fun Times really having fun?
Le Blanc’s new role in is a seeming departure from Joey Tribbiani’s womanizing as his equally hilarious role in Man With A Plan looks into the challenges that fatherhood pose.

In this new series, LeBlanc plays the role of Adam Burns, a contractor who finds himself taking care of his three kids when his wife, a stay-at-home Mom for 13 years goes back to work. While Adam wanted to call himself “Daddy Fun Times,” he discovers that parenthood is not always a smooth and easy ride.

As Adam gets to perform his new role as head of the household, he finds himself dealing with his kids’ internet addiction, untidiness, and the need for their wishes to be constantly indulged.
Among Adam’s misadventures is only having Listerine strips to offer when his kids look for snacks while on the way to school. Adam also forgets a universal sentiment among kids – that cleaning up and doing chores is no fun.

Adam also offers up some timeless fatherly advice. After his youngest daughter tells him that kindergarten frightens her, Adam says: “Honey, you should be worried – kids are mean. But just know, if you ever feel uncomfortable, just start swingin’ – a punch in the nose could be a real problem solver.”

Faced with these mounting pressures, can Adam really be the great father that his wife expects him to be?

For better or for worse
LeBlanc played a womanizer in Friends but it looks like he has passed on that role to his real-life buddy Matthew Perry, who is back on The Odd Couple as playboy sportswriter and radio sports host Oscar Madison. On the show, Oscar ends up living with his college friend, Felix Unger (played by Thomas Lennon), in a disorderly bachelor apartment, after his ex-wife divorces him for being thoughtless.

Going for a second shot at real love, Oscar copes with his new life together with Felix, a clean freak whose desire for a clean apartment puts him at odds with his divorcee friend. And even as Oscar begins dating other women, he never quite moves on from his previous marriage.
As Oscar and Felix try to get past their differences, will they finally find their dream romance by season three?

Catch The Odd Couple’s season three Every Friday, 9:30PM, and Man With A Plan’s series premiere on October 28, 9:00PM, exclusive on RTL CBS Entertainment.

"Be a Wall" against Dengue, get yourself vaccinated

When I was away from my kids 4 years ago to be exact. My son was hospitalized and diagnosed of Dengue fever. I was working abroad.  My eldest daughter called up and told me that my son had an on-and-off fever and a body malaise. I checked on them everytime I got my chance even at work. The son was hospitalized for 6 days and discharged after his temperature went stable. This was not the first time he contacted the disease, he got it when he was 7 months old,  in his teenage years and now in his 20s. I am praying though that he would not catch the dreaded disease again same for his siblings and your kids too. Just like any parent, I was praying for a dengue vaccine then which was on its way to be invented.  God is good because my prayer was answered today.

Sanofi Pasteur, the vaccine division of multinational pharmaceutical company and industry leader, launches “Be a Wall” campaign to mobilize the citizenry in a nation-wide campaign against the spread of dengue.

The campaign aims to build awareness among Filipinos parents and inform them how they can better protect themselves and their loved ones against the fastest-growing mosquito borne disease.  It also aims to educate them about the multi-pronged ways to prevent dengue infection – vector-control, disease information and vaccination.

Sanofi celebrity ambassadors Maricel Pangilinan, Paola Abrera and Tintin Babao graced the event together with Sanofi Pasteur executives, medical practitioners and media last October 25 at Novotel, Manila. The celebrity ambassadors shared their dengue story/experience to the media and ways on how to prevent it and "be a wall" against the disease.

Dengue remains to be one of the fastest-growing mosquito-borne diseases in the world and the Philippines ranks among the top-three countries affected by it.  Cebu City, for example, has just declared a state of calamity with over 5,821 dengue cases recorded as of October 2016.  Other areas considered as the most infected hotspots include Metro Manila or NCR, Region IV-A or CALABARZON, Northern Mindanao, SOCCSKSARGEN, Central Luzon, and Western Visayas.

The Be a Wall campaign will also engage Filipinos by inviting them to connect, share their experience, ask questions, and join a community that’s building the nation’s resistance against dengue.  It aims to remind them of their role to step up the fight against the disease and to get involved by taking an active part in health matters that affect them and their families.

Maricel Laxa Pangilinan

“As responsible Filipino moms, let our voices be heard to raise awareness on dengue and let’s spread the good news that it is now a vaccine preventable disease. Each of us can now be a wall against dengue,”according to multi-awarded actress, Maricel Laxa-Pangilinan.

Paolo Abrera

“It’s great news that there is a dengue vaccine now available in the market. As a public affairs anchor, I’m on top of the news everyday and it’s very alarming to note the rising dengue cases from different regions of our country. It’s definitely a relief for Filipino parents out there especially a father like me to be able to visit our doctors today and have our kids vaccinated,” – Paolo Abrera.

Celebrity mom, Christine Bersola-Babao also expresses her support for the dengue vaccine. “I am a mother of two and I want my kids (family) to be safe from life-threatening diseases like dengue. Aside from the vector control measures that we have been doing, we really need a new tool that will help us in fighting the epidemic and vaccination is the answer. I encourage other Filipino moms to ask their doctors about dengue vaccination today,” she shared.

What's in your chicken? #KnowTheWholeStory

For most of us, little to no thought goes into how our food got onto our plates.

Let’s start with your typical chicken: we go to the grocery, buy the plumpest frozen poultry we can find, then take it back to the kitchen to be fried, stewed, or roasted for tonight’s dinner. Simple enough, right?

Food is a source of nutrition, and therefore ingredients should be wholesome and nourishing. Knowing the whole story of where your food comes from may make you want to reconsider your choices.

Hidden dangers

Conventional food production techniques are designed to boost yield so farms can deliver more meat and more crops. ‘Quantity’, however, isn’t necessarily synonymous to ‘quality’.

In the case of crops, a number of synthetic pesticides are applied to fields to eliminate insects, fungi, and rodents so that farms can stock supermarkets with smooth, almost flawless-looking fruits and vegetables.

Sadly, these toxic substances are absorbed by the plants, which in turn introduce harmful chemicals to the food that goes into our bodies. That doesn’t take into account how pesticides poison harmless organisms living on farmlands, while also spreading to nearby bodies of water, grazing fields, and human settlements through wind and runoff.

Many farms today also think little of their methods when it comes to raising chickens for their eggs and meat. Apart from being confined in tiny, cramped cages throughout their lives, these animals are fed with a diet they don’t normally eat like soy, and are given antibiotics to keep them alive amidst unsanitary and inhumane living conditions.

Additionally, egg-laying hens are constantly exposed to artificial lighting and are injected with hormones so they produce as many eggs as they can instead of letting them do so within the means of their natural cycle.

This treatment is not only cruel and against animal welfare standards. Because of all the drugs pumped into the chickens, their meat and eggs are saturated with harmful substances that endanger consumers. Their waste also becomes contaminated with hazardous toxins that threaten human health and the environment when disposed.

Sustainable and healthy

Food is critical not only to our health but also the welfare of our planet. If we truly want us to live full, healthy lives, it’s vital that we change the narrative of what we eat.

As consumers, we can do this by supporting companies that practice sustainable and humane farming. Healthy Options, for instance, ensures food quality by sourcing ingredients from farms that only use natural growing methods.

Healthy Options also ensures that all their chickens are able to roam freely in clean, spacious, and weather-protected grounds so they can forage for bugs and worms—organisms that chickens are designed to eat—on top of organic and natural grain feed.

Unlike factory-farmed chickens, these birds also get to enjoy the light of day while living life as intended by nature. With living conditions maximized for good health and proper egg production, they don’t have to be artificially stimulated or given drugs.

The result is healthy and happy chickens that people can eat without worry.


Know the Whole Story
http://www.healthyoptions.com.ph/

Dengvaxia: The world's first anti-dengue vaccine

In April, the Department of Health (DOH) launched the first school-based dengue immunization program on Monday with around 250 Grade 4 students of Parang Elementary School in Marikina City.

The DOH chose Grade 4 students from the National Capital Region, Calabarzon, and Central Luzon four regions with the highest number of dengue cases.

The vaccine called Dengvaxia, took scientists 20 years to develop and is considered the world’s first anti-dengue vaccine, and the Philippines is the first country where it is commercially available.

Dengue is a high-motile and ongoing public health concern in the Philippines. The first known epidemic of severe dengue or dengue hemorrhagic fever anywhere in the world was recorded in Manila in 1953.1 By the mid 19705 severe dengue had become a leading cause of hospitalization and death among children in the region 2 Between 2004 and 2010, the Philippines experienced the seventh highest number of dengue cases in the world according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

In 2013, DOH reported 204,906 cases of dengue, the highest number recorded since the establishment of the National Dengue Prevention and Control Program in 1993. More than 200,000 dengue cases were reported in the Philippines in 2015, 80,000 more than were reported in 2014. In both September and October 2015, the number of reported cases rose above the epidemic threshold. d

Although the number of reported dengue cases slightly decreased in 2014, the 2015 data suggest an increasing trend in cases in the coming years. Recent data gathered by the Department of Health from January to 24 September this year shows an increase of 11.5 percent year on year across the country, with t otal dengue Infections at 142,247 compared to 127,525 last year and 604 recorded fatalities.

Based on Philippine surveillance data collected between 2011 and 2015, an average of 220 dengue cases were reported in the country every day.8 In 2015, almost 50% of reported cases came from three most urbanized regions Region 3 (17.6%), Region 4 (17.3%), and the National Capital Region (12.6%).9 Cases stemming from all four serotypes of dengue were reported in 2015.

Disease burden: US$345 million per year

The economic burden of dengue in the Philippines is substantial. A study published in 2015 estimated that between 2008 and 2012. clinically diagnosed dengue cases in the Philippines were associated with a direct medical cost (in 2012 US dollars) of $345 million annually. The study calculated the average cost of treatment per case to be $409, representing 16% of the Philippines’ 2012 per capita GDP. Sixty-live percent of cases were treated in inpatient hospitals, representing 90% of direct costs.

In addition to dengue‘s burden on a household, the illness can adversely impact a country’s economy through a loss of productivity caused by the illness and pre-mature death, increased healthcare costs and a possible reduction in tourism.

DENGVAXIA THE FIRST DENGUE VACCINE (Source)

Sanofi Pasteur’s vaccine is the culmination of over two decades of scientific innovation and collaboration, as well as 25 clinical studies in 15 countries around the world. Over 40,000 volunteers participated in the Sanofi Pasteur dengue vaccine clinical study program (phase I, II and III), of whom, 29,000 volunteers received the vaccine. Dengvaxia successfully completed phase III clinical studies in 2014 to evaluate the primary objective of vaccine efficacy.

Long-term follow-up studies of the vaccine, recommended by WHO for all dengue vaccines in development, are currently ongoing. Additional pooled efficacy and integrated safety analyses from the 25-month Phase III efficacy studies and the ongoing long-term studies, respectively, were recently published in The New England Journal of Medicine reconfirming the vaccine’s consistent efficacy and longer-term safety profile in populations 9 years of age and older. In a pooled efficacy analysis in volunteers aged 9-16 who participated in the two Phase III 25-month efficacy studies, Dengvaxia was shown to reduce dengue due to all four serotypes in two-thirds of the participants. Furthermore, this pooled efficacy analysis showed that Dengvaxia prevented 9 out of 10 cases of severe dengue and 8 out 10 hospitalizations due to dengue in this age group.

Dengvaxia is the first vaccine licensed for the prevention of dengue in the world. First doses of the vaccine have been produced and full scale production capacity will be reaching 100 million vaccine doses annually.

Seasonality and global climate change

Dengue has become a year-round threat in the Philippines. However, data suggests that the number of dengue cases increases one to two months after the onset ofthe rainy season, resulting in a peak of dengue cases between July and November each year.13

The Philippines is severely affected by extreme weather events and is vulnerable to the effects of climate change Vector-borne diseases like dengue may be particularly sensitive to both periodic tiuctuations and sustained changes in global and local climates.“ Additionally, a study examining data from eight Asian countries including the Philippines over 18 years revealed a strong correlation between regional dengue epidemics and elevated temperatures associated with El Nino.

In a recent vaccine cost-effectiveness study performed by Professor Hilton Lam of the UP-National Institute of Health, a nationwide annual routine vaccination of nine year olds starting in 2016 would lead to an estimated 24.2 reduction in dengue cases in the country over a five year period. This would translate to 775,053 avoided cases of dengue, 502,000 avoided hospitalizations, 22,010 avoid deaths and almost P21 billion in avoided cost to society.

Philam Life supports Financial Advisors through GENESIS Philam Life

You will learn that insurance is necessary and a lifesaver when you are unprepared for medical emergencies. I never thought about having an insurance when I was younger, as I have worked in a hospital institution, it was the least of my considerations before. But as I get older, I worry more about my family, their state of health, and contemplating of getting them an insurance while its not yet too late.

Not having an insurance leaves you and your family vulnerable. Many people have lost everything by not being properly prepared for emergencies.

The next big question is where and how financial advisors can guide clients through the array of life insurance options available to them.

Philam Life is acknowledged as one of the enduring pillars of the Philippine life insurance industry.   For nearly seven decades, Philam Life has earned the trust of customers for its financial strength, strong brand name, and its ability to deliver on its promises.

Philam Life CEO Mr. Aibee Cantos graced the event on October 20 at Green Sun Makati and embarks on a transformational recruitment and explained to the media how financial literacy helps an individual achieve one's goal in life. He explained how GENESIS by Philam Life, a modern facility for financial advisors offer an end-to-end training and development program that fast-tracks the journey of Philam Life financial advisors to becoming premier agency leaders and elite members of the global Million Dollar Round Table club.

An after party and awarding of financial advisors followed right after the presscon.

According to Philam Life CEO Mr. Aibee Cantos and the balance is not just about time, but also having a meaningful balance between achieving one’s ambition and at the same time making a positive difference to other people’s lives.

“We are able to accomplish all these because we have the capacity and resources to make our plans a reality. This superior financial strength has allowed us to make significant investments into expanding our distribution channels, growing our roster of financial advisors, and setting new industry standards and will make it possible for us to continue to create more positive changes in the years to come,’’ said Cantos.

Philam Life takes on a different approach to recruitment by doubly ensuring its new advisors will be provided with the right tools via targeted development programs.

Mr. Cantos added that their financial advisors get the support they need to be highly productive, collaborative, dynamic and tech savvy, to have a good understanding of the needs of their clients in a fun and nurturing environment.

Philam Life has PHP236.4 billion in total assets as of 31 December 2015 and has delivered timely payouts of over PHP10 billion in education benefits (2004-2015) and over PHP131 billion in insurance benefits (1950-2015), while serving close to 600,000 individual policyholders and over 2 million insured group members.

Recently, it launched its one-stop-shop office called SPARK that offers fully digital personalized services to give the best customer service experience to customers of Philam Life, BPI-Philam and PAMI. Its online Customer Portal called ePlan  is also now up to provide customers a facility to access policy details and make transactions anytime, anywhere.

In terms of product innovation, Philam Vitality is the first of its kind in the Philippines and the only full-scale wellness program that is all about getting healthy and being rewarded for making healthy choices. The company has also launched Future Scholar, the first in the market hybrid education plan that gives guaranteed benefits at the same time offers long-term growth potential to help parents maximize their savings for their children’s college education.


Philam Life’s financial advisors and agency leaders also work from the comforts of their own interactive mobile office called IMO - an app which they can use to plan their business, recruit, monitor and manage sales activity. Another innovation, IPoS, is the interactive point of sale system, first iPad-based paperless application that aids financial advisors do financial needs analysis, present product options, receive applications and pay in one sitting.

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.