These Asus Zenfones Get Huge Early Christmas Sale Discounts

Asus Philippines has an early Christmas gift for all of its fans and users who would like to try one of last year's Zenfone smartphones. Starting today, the Zenfone 2, Zenfone Selfie, Zenfone 2 Laser 5.5S, and Zenfone Go smartphones are getting huge discounts.

Simply visit any Asus concept stores, e-shops, and e-tailers nationwide to buy one of these Zenfone devices. As might have already noticed, Asus Zenfone Max is not included in the list of newly discounted Zenfone smartphones, right now the Zen Max is still priced at Php7,999 which is actually already a discounted one as the Max had an original price tag of Php8,495. 

Yamaha Motor Philippines Celebrates Kadayawan Festival 2016 in Davao City

Yamaha Motor Philippines, Inc. celebrates the Filipino Culture with their week long participation in the Kadayawan Festival. The brand introduced the Mio Ride Your Story campaign to the region that featured the Mio Sporty, Mio i 125, Mio Soul i 125, and Mio 125 MXi. The campaign revolves around the philosophy of breaking through and realizing how unique and special an individual's identity is.

The Rizal Park became the Mio Motorcycle's home in Davao where they were all displayed for the public. A free test ride was conducted for the Davaoenos to determine which motorcycle was best suited for their personality.

Or course riding wouldn't be the only feature. This is a festival after all. Yamaha also threw a party for everyone in attendance that featured Multi-Awarded winning band, Pupil. If that wasn't enough the Philippine Pop-Rock Princess, Yeng Constantino, was also part of the festivities that gave the audience an unforgettable experience. To end the festival, Yamaha rolled out its own float during the Kadayawan Grand Parade.

This fusion of ethnic excellence and motorcycle ingenuity is a pairing that is unusual yet a special bond that was witnessed, felt, and will always have a place in the hearts of everyone in the festival.

Samsung Releases Statement on the Worldwide Galaxy Note7 Recall

It has never happened before in the history of Samsung's flagship devices. But today, the Korean electronics giant has officially announced that they are recalling Galaxy Note 7 devices worldwide after reports of users from around the globe claiming that their S-Pen equipped smartphones exploded while being charged.

With this official announcement, Samsung Electronics has released a statement regarding this matter. Please read below.

"Samsung is committed to producing the highest quality products and we take every incident report from our valued customers very seriously. In response to recently reported cases of the new Galaxy Note7, we conducted a thorough investigation and found a battery cell issue."

"To date (as of September 1) there have been 35 cases that have been reported globally and we are currently conducting a thorough inspection with our suppliers to identify possible affected batteries in the market. However, because our customers' safety is an absolute priority at Samsung, we have stopped sales of the Galaxy Note7."

"For customers who already have the Galaxy Note7 devices, we will voluntarily replace their current device with a new one over the coming weeks. We will provide further details on the process and timing of replacement as soon as possible."

We acknowledge the inconvenience this may cause in the market but this is to ensure that Samsung continues to deliver the highest quality products to our customers. We are working closely  with our partners to ensure the replacement experience is as convenient and efficient as possible."

Asus Republic of Gamers Announces ROG Masters 2016 Gaming Tournament Philippine Qualifiers for Dota 2 and CS:GO

Asus Republic of Gamers (ROG) the world's undisputed no.1 gaming brand is proud to announce that the ROG Masters 2016 Philippine qualifiers is now open for registration for both Dota 2 and Counter Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO). The ROG Masters is an action-packed and exciting gaming event that challenges both professional gamers and enthusiasts to show what they got in terms of strategy and tactics in games like Dota 2 and CS:GO. The ROG Masters is considered as one of Asia's largest eSports tournament with a grand prize amounting to $200,000 for the world championship and Php115,000 for local qualifiers.

Starting August 30 until September 9, gamers and interested participants all over the country can register their teams through the official ROG Masters Philippines qualifiers microsite at www.rog-masters.ph. From September to October 2016, Dota 2 and CS:GO Philippine teams will battle it out in a series of local qualifiers for a spot in the ROG Masters grand finals which will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 12th to 13th of November 2016.

Be the pride of the Philippines in the ROG Masters international stage

ROG Masters comes to the Philippines with the local qualifiers happening for DOTA 2 and CS:GO teams.

Online and on-ground qualifiers will take place for each game. From every qualifier top teams will advance to local LAN finals which will happen in a premier gaming hub around Metro Manila on either September 17 or 18 2016.

The top two teams of Philippine qualifiers for both Dota 2 and CS:GO will get a slot in quarter finals alongside with other Asia qualifiers. Moreover, the other teams who will not qualify from the Philippine qualifiers, can still participate in Southeast Asia (SEA) qualifiers by completing the team registration on the ROG Masters official site which can be accessed here.

Asia has dreamt. Asia has anticipated and practiced. Now, Asia is rising.

ROG MASTERS strives to uncover rising talent in the Asian DOTA 2 and CS:GO scenes and bring it into the international spotlight. Throughout the regional qualifiers the stars of tomorrow are given their chance to shine. The most substantial matches will be broadcasted live and provide the newcomers with a chance to demonstrate their skills to their fans and followers. The offline grand finals will mesmerize visitors and viewers alike as each regions' finest enter the arena and battle for the favour of the crowd and the glory of the grand prize.

"The Philippine eSports scene is starting to get really exciting day-by-day. Few months ago, we partnered with the Professional Gamers' League (PGL) in mounting the world's biggest DOTA 2 tournament series in the country which is the Manila Major. And look, here we are now creating our own incredible gaming tournaments that aims to empower rising talents and future eSport local superstars as early as today," shares George Su, Country Manager fo ASUS Philippines System Business Group.

Catch Huawei P9 Roadshow at these Malls

Huawei Philippines is currently holding a P9 Roadshow at a few malls in the Philippines giving users first hand experience of the newest Huawei P9 smartphone and its capabilities especially in the photography side. Check out the venues above and experience the P9 phone.

Samsung's Noteworthy Affair Event Officially Launches Galaxy Note 7 in the Philippines

Samsung Electronics Philippines officially launched the arrival of its newest flagship smartphone: The Samsung Galaxy Note7. Pegged as the smartphone that thinks big, guests at the Noteworthy Affair were treated to out-of-this-world experience when they finally got to meet the Korean tech giant's newest flagship phone.

Hosted by Bianca Gonzales-Intal - who is also an ambassador of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 - greeted the guests, media partners, and Samsung lovers alike at the Grand Ballroom of Shangri-La at the Fort.

Samsung Philippines' IT and Mobile Business Head, Rhinn Piczon, emphasized that the Note series has come a long way. Although critics first doubted the Galaxy Note for its large screen and S Pen, the Samsung Galaxy Note7 is proof that perseverance pays off as the tech giant continues to pave the way for innovation, especially in the phablet category.

Rhinn Piczon, Business Unit for IT and Mobile

"Bigger is indeed better when it comes to those who want to get the most out of a single mobile device on their hands, and that's what we've taken into consideration when the Samsung Galaxy Note7 was created," said Piczon.

Chad Sotelo, Marketing Director of Samsung Electronics Philippines

"The Samsung Galaxy Note7 is truly the smartphone that thinks big. The phablet combines best of both work and play rolled into one gadget, which continues to provide the necessary tools that every change-maker needs," added Chad Sotelo, Marketing Director of Samsung Philippines.

 He continued, "With its enhanced functions, the most intelligent smartphone to date makes not just work, but life as a whole, much easier and much more convenient. It enables consumers to create a noteworthy idea out of small inspirations and big thinking - and that's what the Note7 is all about."

Testament to Greatness

Touted to be the most intelligent smartphone, the Galaxy Note7 boasts of four compelling features not otherwise seen in any other device: the most intelligent S-Pen, the most intelligent entertainment, the most intelligent protection, and the most intelligent security.

Effortlessly combining intelligence and style, just like themselves, it's no wonder that Samsung ambassadors Solenn and Georgina agreed that life has been much easier since they made the switch to Samsung a few years back - attributing it to the innovative features that the Galaxy live provides with its products.

Solenn Heussaff, Kevein Lee, Georgina Wilson

"Samsung's Galaxy line has always been about going beyond limits, which is why I love their products. There's a reason why Samsung has been a leader in mobile technology and we can clearly see that in the Galaxy Note7, with its enhanced S Pen, its Iris Scanner, its Dust and Water Resistance and even its HDR video capabilities," explained Solenn.

Georgina chimes in. "Samsung has always designed smartphones that allow me to do much, much more than I can, whether I am working or relaxing during my "me" time. It lets me achieve a lot more, while also being able to express myself."

Solenn Heussaff, Georgina Willson, Erwan Heussaff

A Noteworthy Affair

Bathed in Samsung colors, the grand ballroom was designed to make a statement, using state-of-the-art technology to take the event to the next level. These pieces of technology were then used in a grand reveal of the Galaxy Note7, highlighting its most impressive features - the enhanced S Pen, the iris scanner for best security, and the IP68 water and dust resistance.

Truly a noteworthy affair, esteemed guests from different industries have come to witness how an exemplary piece of innovation the Galaxy Note7 is. The ballroom was packed with notable guests such as Samsung's Philippine President Kevin Lee and Samsung ambassadors Solenn Heussaff, Georgina Wilson, Bianca Gonzales, and Erwan Heussaff.

The overall grand display all ends to the fact that Samsung is an innovation pioneer. With the Galaxy Note 7 as the smartphone that thinks big, there is no doubt that this will once again set the bar even higher that any smartphone has ever done.

Watch JaDine's Till I Met You Full Trailer Here

Till I Met You in an upcoming series starring real life couple James Reid and Nadine Lustre. Dreamscape Entertainment has just officially released the full trailer for Till I Met You giving JaDine fans a first look at the soon to be released primetime serye. Watch it below.