Acer announces its new Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop, designed for casual gamers seeking great performance in an attractive laser-textured design. Powered by Windows 10, the new 15-inch laptop is targeted towards mainstream users who enjoy the thrill of gaming with friends, and building their own network of like-minded players.
The Acer Nitro 5 will be available in North America in April with prices starting at US$799; and in EMEA in April with prices starting at €1,099.
Nitro 5 Specifications:
Latest-generation AMD Radeon™ RX560 graphics
AMD Ryzen™ mobile processor
The Nitro 5’s internal solid-state drive is available up to 512 GB
Lightning-fast speeds of DDR4 RAM of up to 32 GB combined with the SSD
Acer’s NitroSense utility allows the monitoring of the CPU/GPU, and adjustment of cooling fan speeds via Acer CoolBoost to keep them in optimal operation.
Top cover with elegant laser texturing that brings bold refinement to the gaming laptop. A matte, crimson red hinge is a gorgeous yet understated accent that beautifully matches the futuristic design of the backlit keyboard.
6-inch Full HD IPS display
Front-facing HD web camera lets users strategize face-to-face, and then celebrate together as they bask in their post-match glory.
Users can also easily broadcast games live with Mixer, directly from the Game bar on Windows 10 simply by pressing the Windows key plus G.
Dolby Audio Premium and Acer TrueHarmony technology
Fast and reliable dual-stream 802.11ac wireless technology, a plethora of ports, including hyper-fast USB Type-C, HDMI 2.0, and Gigabit Ethernet.
Exact specifications, prices, and availability may 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.
Converge ICT Solutions, Inc. recently lent its support to the “My Dream in a Shoebox” Gift-Giving Day activity for the benefit of the Payatas Orione Foundation. The event was held at the Mother of Divine Providence church grounds located in Payatas, Quezon City.
“My Dream in a Shoebox” is a long-running project that collects and distributes shoeboxes filled with school supplies to poor and underprivileged Filipino children around the country. It is spearheaded by TeamAsia together with the IT & Business Process Association of the Philippines, Inc. (IBPAP).
It was the first time that Converge ICT participated in such an inspiring event in Metro Manila that was held in one of the most poverty-stricken areas in the metropolis. According to Ms. Mari-Au Acuesta, HR Director of Converge ICT, most of the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) events were focused in Pampanga where Converge ICT traces its roots.
Converge ICT served as food sponsor for the more than 700 people, composed mostly of kids, their parents and volunteers. They also put up a photo booth and a face-painting area at the venue, the first time these were included in the gift-giving event. The photo booth and face painting truly delighted not just the kids but also the kids-at- heart, who all patiently waited for their turn. The long lines were a testament to the fun-filled activities’ success.
Even Converge ICT personnel, particularly their graphics design team, did the face-painting themselves long after the professional face painters have left. This further elicited laughter among the kids who nonetheless remained wide-eyed with excitement.
“We were delighted to see the response of kids. They were all awed by the Photo Booth setup and of course, the face-painting. They marvelled at the kiddie-friendly images drawn on either hands or face, and clearly they had fun, even if the Converge ICT personnel took over the face-painting chores. It was an inspiring sight,” Acuesta said.
Mr. Jesus Romero, COO of Converge ICT, bared that this initial CSR venture of Converge ICT will definitely see a repeat next year, and hinted that perhaps will even be bigger in scope.
For her part, Monette Iturralde-Hamlin, President of Team Asia and the project’s main proponent, said she can’t believe that “My Dream in a Shoebox,” which started through a dream, is in its 9 th year already.
“We thank our many sponsors who supported the project throughout the years and still continue to support us until today, including other new sponsors.”
Hamlin was delighted that Converge ICT Solutions, Inc. joined this year’s edition of “My Dream in a Shoebox.” She thanked Converge ICT for participating as a Platinum sponsor and helped feed the throng of kids who came in droves.
Converge ICT, Inc. started its business in 1992 and was already granted a congressional franchise. The company has many Tier 1 international peering partners to ensure fast and reliable connectivity. It also partnered with top domestic peering partners currently has the 3 rd largest Internet backbone in the country to help further improve the Internet experience of Filipinos.
Starting this year with a Thanksgiving party is a grand way to welcome 2018. Held at Romulo Cafe in Makati, the United Bloggers Philippines members donned outfits from the 1920’s. Gatsby was the theme.
Everyone looked glamorous! From the shoes up to headdress, it appeared that much preparation was done to achieve that Gatsby look.
The venue fits the theme of the party as the place looked sophisticated and walls were adorned with photographs of Carlos P. Romulo, his family and politicians from the early 1900s. It’s almost like we were traveling back in time! The food is as premium as the place. It was also the first time I had Ginisang Monggo and Sinigang in a party and it was damn good which reminds me of my mom’s cooking. The same goes to Lechon Kawali, just mouth-watering.
We had such a blast watching contestants from the costume contest. A special prize was given to the best dressed and the couple bloggers Anne and Maiko deserved to win considering that aside from looking awesome and being head turners, they also projected perfectly on the the catwalk.
It was an excellent chance to catch up with everybody. We absolutely enjoyed the activities prepared such as the rock-paper-and-scissors game where a Twenty peso bet was required for each player, meanwhile Meron o Wala revealed secrets that we were not ready to hear and my favorite of course is the raffle.
The event was made possible by the sponsors: Romulo cafe, Adae’s Kitchen, Allianz PNB, Eggshell, Herbalife PH, Lola Deling’s Traditions, Restaurant Depot, Shakedown Street Cafe and Tanduay PH.
In its continued commitment to preserve and protect Mother Earth, Pioneer Adhesives Foundation, Inc. (PAFI) in coordination with the local government unit under the leadership of the Municipal Mayor Leonila P. Montero spearheaded a tree planting activity called Planting for the Planet in Panglao, Bohol last November 23. Over a hundred volunteers composed of Pioneer Adhesives, Inc. employees and business partners rolled up their sleeves and planted 200 seedlings in the beautiful island of Panglao. This tree planting activity, which was a meaningful part of the Pioneer Adhesives National Conference, is just one of the many initiatives the foundation has under its environmental campaign “Our Earth Our Responsibility”.
PAFI Executive Director Martina Spakowski welcomes the volunteers and gives a few reminders, before commencing the tree planting activity.A Pioneer volunteer gently places a seedling into the ground.Each volunteer is tokened with a stainless steel reusable straw to further promote environmentalism and the refusal of single use plastics.Volunteers sign a tarp with an image of a tree; one name per leaf as a mark of their participation in the activity.
Whitening products are all around. After all, its difficult to maintain a light complexion in a tropical country. Scars appear darker and are harder to get rid of. Also, consumers are now conscious about the contents of the products namely being aware of the preservative Parabens which is considered to be harmful.
Morrison Elbow & Knee Collagen Whitening Lotion might just be the answer, I thought to myself. Getting good reviews online prompted me to try it out. I don’t rely on other people’s opinions or experience until I use it myself. It’s probably worth a shot.
The package comes in a White easy-squeeze 50ml bottle. The scent of the product is pleasing and I actually enjoyed it.
I applied it liberally in the hopes that I get the result as soon as possible. Like most users, I didn’t get a lighter skin in the first or second application. However, gradual results were noticeable as I finished consuming the bottle. The lotion was applied daily on my knees and elbows. It was a shade lighter and I still use it to maintain the results. By the way, micropeeling is expected.
I felt moisturized the entire day and my skin was softer. Scrubbing the target parts were also done as I got curious in speeding up the process. My skin was noticeably smoother and I loved the smell.
To achieve the desired result, daily application is advised. The 50ml bottle is priced at P249 and it’s worth every penny.
My skin was not at its best when I was in High school thus, I experimented with a lot of homemade products: from trying out Honey masks combining with my all time favorite Apple cider toner which lessens the break out to switching to Dickinson’s Witch Hazel toner. Egg White masks have been a staple in my routine.
Unknown to many, there are numerous benefits of using Egg Whites on the skin. Egg White masks removes facial hair, helps shrink pores by tightening the skin, prevents acne, reduces oily skin, lifts the skin, helps get rid of black heads, reduces under eye puffiness, plus since it lifts and tightens the skin, it is also useful in delaying premature aging brought about by fine lines & wrinkles.
I love the tightening sensation it provides. My skin type is oily so it can be sometimes a hassle especially if I am travelling. Good thing, I won a beauty set of Bellissima Egg White soap last December 21st, 2017 at the Bloggers Philippines Christmas party.
Bellissima Egg White comes in a neat Sky Blue package which is pleasing to the eyes, the box contains all the important details about the soap including Directions, Caution, and Ingredients. To make it even better, the soap itself is White and shaped like an egg! The scent was light. Also, the Egg white soap lathers easily with water.
After two weeks of use on my body, my skin felt softer due to the rich creamy lather of the soap and I have not had any breakouts. My skin is sensitive and I used to have rashes using some soaps but I did not have that kind of reaction with it. The list of ingredients contains Kojic acid dipalmitate which is supposed to lighten the skin. My skin become a bit lighter and became clearer probably due to the removed dead skin cells.
Overall, the product lives up to its promise of softer, whiter, and tighter skin. It felt like having lotion since my skin is moisturized. The result of whitening would probably be gradual, however, the glow on my skin is noticeable.
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From salt-powered lamps to the legendary karaoke machine, stories of Filipino ingenuity andcreativity have always inspired us, as well as people all over the world. Now, we take a look at
the latest among our countrymen to be recognized on the international stage for his brilliance.Last September, Elmer Padilla made headlines when his handmade action figures, made of recycled tsinelas, were posted on Facebook. He has since made an appearance on Kapuso Mo,Jessica Soho, and his work was even handed to Thor: Ragnarok actors Chris Hemsworth and Mark Ruffalo, who praised Elmer’s depictions of their characters.
Elmer has always loved action figures, though he could never really afford them as a child. He turned to his creativity at a young age so that he could make his own. “Nine years old po ako
noong magstart ako sa paggawa. Hindi pa po character ang mga ginagawa ko noon. Bangka-bangka lang po gamit ang mga tsinelas na sira hanggang sa nakakabuo na ako ng mga robot sa sarili kong imahinasyon. Hanggang sa nahilig ako sa mga action figures sa movie.
Sinubukan ko na po gumaya ng mga action figures. (I was nine years old when I started making these. At the time, I didn’t make characters. I just made boats out of broken flip-flops until I was
able to make robots of my own imagination. Then, I began taking an interest in action figures from movies. At that point, I tried imitating action figures.),” he said. Originally hailing from Samar, Elmer, his wife, and two daughters recently moved to Imus, Cavite to try and fulfill his dream of making and selling action figures. It was here that he was discovered selling his tsinelas action figures on the streets, and from there, his fame skyrocketed.
Today, Elmer receives guidance from Jerry Santos, a toymaker who makes life-sized statues forhis store, Jerry’s Life-Size Statues and Collectibles. Orders for his work have piled up so much,
he can barely keep up with demand. “Actually, sa isang araw, nakakatanggap kami ng 70 orders. Yung iba hindi na niya nasasagot sa social media dahil nga medyo busy na rin talaga.
Akala nila suplado si Elmer pero talagang marami lang talagang dating ng order. (Actually, in asingle day, we can receive up to 70 orders. He can’t respond to the others on social media because he’s really busy. They think Elmer is being snobbish, but really, there are just so many orders coming in.),” Jerry Santos said.
Elmer’s primary expense in making his action figures has been the purchase of MIGHTY BOND.Sometimes, when he runs out of money, he’d just buy ordinary shoe glue, but this lowers the quality of his work. “Kapag ordinaryong shoe glue lang talaga, madaling matanggal ang dikit kapag natutuyo na. Kapag MIGHTY BOND ang gamit ko, mabilis dumikit at matibay kahit na yung sa mga parte pa ng action figures na mahirap dumikit gaya nung mga wires at plastic. (When I use just ordinary shoe glue, the stickiness easily fades when it dries. When I use MIGHTY BOND, it sticks quickly and it stays sturdy, even with the parts of the action figures that are hard to glue like wires and plastic.),” he said.
Right now, Elmer’s income from his craft remains a little slow, as it’s just him working on fulfilling the orders. Already, though, he’s being courted by international flip-flop brands hoping to become his supplier. And in the coming days, he’s going to personally hand action figures to President Duterte and President Trump, during the ASEAN Summit. In spite of rising fame and fortune, Elmer’s dreams remain squarely grounded at home. He wants to be able to buy a house for his family, and buy whatever they need. With all the hard work he puts in for his family, he truly is as good as the superheroes he depicts.
It was a night of fun, surprises and sharing during the annual Get Together party of the Filipino Bloggers Network (FBN), one of the most active bloggers group in the country, last December 12 at Salu Restaurant in Quezon City.
With almost 2,000 members across the country, FBN continues to expand as it provides a venue for Pinoy bloggers to interact with other members through discussions and posting opportunities from different brands and PR partners as moderated by co-admins Divine Reyes and Richard Mamuyac. MetroBuzz Bloggers, led by its admin Lariza Garcia, even made the event more fun-filled and exciting in its fifth year.
Salu, fast becoming a popular Filipino restaurant, serve as the venue where FBN members took the opportunity to share great food and drinks, games, and of course, stories and experiences among fellow online writers and influencers. The few hours of fun-filled event were not enough thus the next get-together of the group promises to be bigger and better.
Another co-main sponsor is SvelT’i, a skin clinic that provides advanced health and beauty services using state of the art technology.
This yearly gathering is an opportunity to make new friends and catch up with old pals they have not seen for a while. Representatives of different PR groups and brands also graced the event to personally thank members of the online community who have supported them in the past years.
Here are the sponsors and partners who made this year’s event possible:
Offers bandwidth and transport services which include international private lines (IPL), domestic leased lines (DLL), multi-site interconnectivity (Point to Multi-Point), metro Ethernet and internet connectivity such as Internet connectivity services such as Fiber Internet, Cable Internet, Internet Cable TV Bundle, Cable TV, Prepaid Internet, Enterprise Internet and Business internet. The company also provides data center services such as network management services, multi-homed network, disaster recovery services, network redundancy solutions, 24/7 monitoring, co-location and local connectivity. Website: http://www.convergeict.com | FB: https://www.facebook.com/ConvergeICTOfficial/
The biggest pharmaceutical company in the Philippines, with a market share of more than 20 percent which it has consistently maintained for more than three decades. Its portfolio includes some of the biggest prescription, consumer healthcare and personal care brands in the country. Website: https://www.unilab.com.ph | FB: https://www.facebook.com/Unilab / IG: https://www.instagram.com/unilab/
JJEMM Service Apartment opened its 2-bedroom apartment last December 2016 to serve the short term stay requirements of travelers (families, balikbayan, couples and group of friends) to Bataan. The apartment is fully furnished and bedrooms are equipped with air conditioner. NOW, no need to worry about booking process and have your stay in the beautiful province of Bataan because JJEMM Service Apartment is now on Airbnb: https://abnb.me/EVmg/353UwdZLJI
Novelina is an industry leader in the production of powder and cream hair color. At the same time, it also carries its professional line of hair care products which includes cream hair color, shampoo, conditioner, and rebonding formulas. Novelina is also the OEM manufacturer of hair-color for two of the world’s largest and most prestigious hair-dye brands being marketed in countries such as Vietnam, Thailand, Japan, China, North and South America, as well as the Middle East. Website: http://tritanventures.com/tritan/ | FB: https://web.facebook.com/novelinacosmetics/
Porky Pit is a new Brand of Diancia Trading Inc, that will engage a business using a best part of lechon “Lechon Belly” in a theme of “Cebu Lechon on the Go” a Lechon in a Shawarma? So Filipino would not just eat Lechon whenever there is gathering but it is now on the go. FB: https://web.facebook.com/PorkyPitOfficial/ | IG: http://www.instagram.com/porkypitofficial
Trend Spotting Ads Consultation Agency uncover creative ways to reach untapped markets – whatever or wherever they may be, using alternative, aggressive yet more cost-effective methods. It also offers niche marketing with different media. Wherever are the right opportunities, Trendspotting is there to catch great results. FB: https://www.facebook.com/TrendspottingConsultancy/
Mode Devi is the company behind ExperienceTravel.Ph which is a travel & lifestyle magazine for everyone and where you can share your own passions, and the travel, food and lifestyle finds along your journey. FB: https://www.facebook.com/ExperienceTravel.Ph/
FuentesManila is one of the few full-service PR agencies in the Philippines. While publicity remains its core service, FuentesManila provides the following services to its clients: Publicity, Special Events, Online Publicity, Advertising, Media Monitoring, Creatives & Graphic Design and Digital PR. Website: https://www.fuentesmanila.com/
OCI Group is a full-service agency ready to take on the challenge of the fast changing and demanding world of communications. The goal is to provide clients with strategic communications campaigns that are well integrated with client’s goals, responsive to the needs of client’s public and provide value for every investment entrusted to their team. FB: https://www.facebook.com/ocigroupph/
Havas Media Ortega is the first full-service media agency providing end-to-end solutions in the Philippines. It does not only offer the most complete and cohesive set of media services in the Philippines, it also aspires to provide clients work that is best in class in all the media channels on offer. Website: https://www.havasortega.com
Perceptions, Inc. is a public relations company that provides PR counselling and various corporate and marketing communications services to business and industrial organizations, government institutions as well as trade and professional associations. Website: https://www.perceptions-inc.com/
Strategic Works, Inc. works with the possibility of making an idea come to life as they spot the hot buttons that unlock consumers’ hearts and brand success. They do Public Relations, Creative Services, Activations, Events Management, Digital Marketing and Advocacy and Social Marketing. Website: https://www.stratworks.ph/
Catalytx is a seamless strategic marketing partner to its worthy Clients, committed to helping them build their brands and grow their business. As the name implies, Catalytx is a catalyst for provoking and inspiring change for the better and in becoming the spark that ignites and shapes the world. Website: https://www.catalyx.com/
LeapOut Digital has the technical knowledge, industry experience and full access to hardworking digital tools required to deliver high- performance digital marketing campaigns for their clients. The Manila and Australia operations give LeapOut Digital the wealth of expertise and the full support necessary to create successful digital marketing programs for their suki. Website: https://www.leapoutdigital.com
PRC Inc. is an integrated marketing communications company with PR as its core competency. Our services include brand and corporate PR, mounting of media related events, tactical monitoring and crisis management. Website: http://www.teamprcinc.com
M2Comms – As a PR agency, M2.0 understands that perfection doesn’t exist – but greatness does. Their team won’t waste your time by coming up with perfect plans that will be easily derailed by circumstance. For them, it’s better to execute now with a good plan and get immediate feedback. If the results are not good, they’re ready to own up to our mistakes and revise the plan. And if the results are good, they’ll improve the plan until the clients achieve greatness. Website: http://www.m2comms.com
MPlify is a marketing company established with a good purpose and powered by great passion in helping businesses reach its higher potential and thus amplify the business, and provide business solutions through various marketing strategies. Website: http://mplify-ph.com
Digital Circles is a digital marketing services PH firm specializing in social media consulting & organizing digital campaigns for brands & organizations. Website: http://digitalcircles.asia
Pregnant woman can be very demanding when it comes to satisfying their cravings. They may get up in the middle of the night asking for random food which isn’t always healthy. Crave Healthy is the first snack product in the Philippines that is specifically designed for the pregnant woman by doctors and nutritionists.
It’s NUTRITIOUS because it contains essential nutrients – Folic Acid, Iron, and Calcium that are critical for both the mom and her growing baby. It also has reduced salt and just the right amount of calories that give the pregnant woman that extra energy she needs daily.
It’s DELICIOUS because it tastes just like her regular snack. Crave Healthy is currently available in Sweet Corn flavor and does not have any aftertaste of nutrient fortifications. It helps support the nutritional needs of pregnant women and their developing fetus.
A healthy way to satisfy hunger and food cravings of pregnant women!
A pack of Crave is worth Php 25.00 at 30 grams each. It’s available online at www.cravehealthysnacks.com, select Med Express branches, and select Robinsons Supermarket outlets.
Women work hard all day. Some work in the office, others take care of business, while some stay at home and do household chores. Performing too many tasks makes a woman exhausted and they may even neglect their own health taking care of others. They might also skip meals or do not eat enough leading them to be unhealthy and prone to sickness. Women have specific nutritional needs to keep them fit.
No other milk understands you better. Women like you, who are always on the go, seek to strike a balance between work and personal time to be able to enjoy life to the fullest. That is why you need to stay fit and attractive, to look good and feel good whenever you can. You have unique needs that only women like you truly understand.
Introducing Athena, the milk especially formulated to meet your special nutritional needs. High Calcium essential for optimum bone health. It is also a source of Vitamins D and K, Magnesium and Phosphorus – nutrients to help maintain strong bones Low in Fat so you can enjoy this beverage without the risk of high caloric intake Source of Anti-oxidants such as Vitamins A & E and Zinc to help maintain healthy skin and promote optimum immune function.
Athena, a delicious beverage made just for you. Drink Athena today!
Athena comes in two flavors – Milk (180 grams – Php 130.00; 400 grams – Php 273.00) and Choco (180 grams – Php 130.00). It’s available online at www.athena.com.ph and in-store at Mercury Drugstore, Watsons, and Southstar.
