100 Days Of Zen: The World’s Greatest Photo Collaboration with Robert Jahns, inspired by the ZenFone 2

Manila, Philippines (07 July, 2015) — ASUS today announced the launch of 100 Days of Zen – a 100 day long creative initiative led by Instagram sensation Robert Jahns (Nois7). Inspired by Robert’s work and showcasing the incredible photography capabilities of the ZenFone 2, the worldwide initiative encourages everyday artists to create and share an incredible image of their own, based on a series of photos taken on the ZenFone 2. Over the course of initiatives, 100 winners will be announced. A winner will be announced every day for 99 days and Robert will personally pick his favorite as the grand prize winner, who will be invited to join him in a special location to collaborate on a composition as part of the See What Others Can’t See Photo Series.

“Many images I create are built on 2 important elements: collaboration and inspiration. Collaborations are at the heart of my work. And with each piece I create, I’m aiming to make people smile and to inspire them with something that’s incredible, beautiful and new,” says Robert.

“A lot of my work is done on a smartphone – including shooting, editing and creating. I’ve been using the ZenFone 2 professionally for a few months now. With 100 Days of Zen, I’m inviting people from all corners of the world to be inspired by the photos I’ve taken on the ZenFone 2 and to get creative making an incredible image. You can imagine anything with the technology that’s in your reach – just get started.”

How it works

1.      Visit the 100 Days of Zen website at http://www.asus.com/campaign/zenfone2/#zenfone-2        

2.      Pick an original ZenFone 2 photo taken by Robert from the gallery.

3.      Let your imagination run wild and add your own creative elements to it. Remix, reboot, refilter, or retake, it’s entirely up to you. You are free to use whatever software, applications and materials you choose to make it your own.

4.      Hashtag your creation with #100DaysOfZen and post it on your Facebook, Twitter or Instagram to be in the running to win your very own ZenFone 2.

Your Chance to Win

Over the course of the initiative, 100 winners will be announced in total with a different winner selected every day for 99 days and 1 grand prize winner.

Daily Prizes: the 99 winners will have their photo creation showcased on the 100 Days of Zen website. Each of these winners will win their very own ZenFone 2.

Grand Prize: Out of the 99 daily winners, Robert will personally pick his favorite, who will be invited to join him in a special location to collaborate on a composition as part of the See What Others Can’t See Photo Series. 

Erik Hermanson, Head of Marketing - Mobile says, “Robert Jahns is one of Instagram’s most imaginative storytellers and the ZenFone 2’s most inspirational collaborator – we are thrilled with the progress on the See What Others Can’t See Photo Series. His incredible, surreal expressions of life, captured as he’s travelled the globe, are an inspiration. His artistry embodies everything we’ve poured into the ZenFone 2. 100 Days of Zen will be amazing.”

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About Robert Jahns (Nois7)

Robert Jahns is a modern artist, noted as one of the world’s 50 Best Instagram photographers to follow. His captivating work and unique approach to photo manipulation deliver unexpected moments that marry people, nature and movement in ways that seem alive, yet surreal, all at once.

Originally from Germany, Robert now works on a global scale and collaborates with other well- known Instagramers, and even international super models like Tyra Banks.

Join his incredible journey here: www.instagram.com/nois7


About the ZenFone 2 and Robert Jahns' See What Others Can’t See Photo Series

Robert Jahns has joined forces with ASUS to create an exclusive series of 14 breathtaking new images to celebrate the release of ASUS’s flagship smartphone, the ZenFone 2. Collaborating with photographers across the globe from Indonesia, India, France, Italy, USA and beyond, each image is inspired by the ZenFone 2 and captures the brand’s ability to See What Others Can’t See. Fans can view the latest images here:

About the ZenFone 2

The ZenFone 2 delivers a world-leading photography experience and a powerful all-round performance, all while looking luxuriously stylish.

It packs:

•      A 13MP/5MP PixelMaster Camera that captures stunning, high resolution photos with zero shutter lag.

•      Industry-leading Low Light mode to capture up to 400% brighter photos at night, or in low-light, without a flash.

•      Real Tone flash to ensure warm skin tones and accurate color.

•      Backlight (Super HDR) mode to capture vivid, evenly-exposed photos in challenging backlit scenes, ensuring 
foreground subjects stand out clearly and are free of shadows.

•      Selfie Panorama to capture wider angel selfie photos, allowing group shots.

•      For those seeking fine-grained control over camera settings like ISO, shutter speed and more, Manual Mode offers users a DSLR-like experience right on their smartphone.

•      A gorgeous all-new ergonomic design with a bright 5.5-inch Full HD IPS display.

•      A super-fast 2.3GHz 64-bit Intel Atom processor with 4GB RAM and 4G/LTE connectivity.

About ASUS 


ASUS is a worldwide top-three consumer notebook vendor and maker of the world’s best-selling, most award-winning motherboards. A leading enterprise in the new digital era, ASUS designs and manufactures products that perfectly meet the needs of today’s digital home and office, with a broad portfolio that includes motherboards, graphics cards, optical drives, displays, desktop and all-in-one PCs, notebooks, netbooks, servers, multimedia devices, wireless solutions, networking devices, tablets, smartphones and wearables. Driven by innovation and committed to quality, ASUS won 4,326 awards in 2014 and is widely credited with revolutionizing the PC industry with its Eee PC™. ASUS has more than 13,600 employees around the globe with a world-class R&D team of 4,500 engineers. Company revenue for 2014 was approximately US$14.5 billion.

AVAILABILITY

ASUS Zenfone 2 is now available in all authorized re-sellers nationwide.

Specifications:

Product Name	Zenfone 2
Model	ZE551ML	ZE551ML		ZE551ML
Operating system	Brand-new ASUS ZenUI with Android 5.0 Lollipop
Processor	64-bit Intel Atom Z3560 Quad Core Processor (Running at 1.8GHz)	64-bit Intel Atom Z3580 Quad Core Processor (Running at 2.3GHz)		64-bit Intel Atom Z3580 Quad Core Processor (Running at 2.3GHz)
Display	5.5-inch, 1920 x 1080 (Full HD), 403ppi IPS Display with Gorilla® Glass 3
Network standards	HSPA+ UL:5.76Mbit/s/DL:42Mbit/s ,
	DC-HSPA+ UL:5.76Mbit/s/DL:42Mbit/s
	LTE speed: Category 4 maximum:  UL: 50Mbit/s/DL:150Mbit/s
2G	EDGE/GPRS/GSM: 850/900/1800/1900
3G	WCDMA (WW)
	850/900/1900/2100
LTE	2100MHz(1)/1900MHz(2)/1800MHz(3)/1700MHz AWS(4)/850MHz(5)/900MHz(8)/ 1800MHz(9)/ 800MHz(18)/ (850MHz)(19)/700MHz(28)
	FDD-LTE: (WW)
Memory and storage	16GB		32GB		64GB
	LPDDR3 2GB RAM		LPDDR3 4GBRAM		LPDDR3 4GB RAM
Wireless	802.11ac, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC		802.11ac, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC		802.11ac, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC
Location	GPS/GLONASS/QZSS/SBAS/BDS
Battery	3000mAh lithium-polymer with		3000mAh lithium-polymer with		3000mAh lithium-polymer
	Optional 18W BoostMaster fast-Charging adapter		18W Adapter withBoostMaster fast-Charging technology		18W Adapter withBoostMaster fast-Charging technology
Boost Master	Yes		Yes		Yes
	(Support with 18W Boost Master Adapter)		(Support with 18W Boost Master Adapter)		(Support with 18W Boost Master Adapter)
Hard Bundle Adapter	7W Adapter		18W Boost Master Adapter		18W Boost Master Adapter
Dimension  Weight	152.5 x 77.2 x 3.9mm~10.9mm / 170g
SRP	PHP 9,995		PHP 13,995		PHP 14,995

8W BoostMaster adapter is included with the 2.3GHz/4GB ZenFone 2 model only.

ZE500CL Product Specification
CPU	Intel Multi-Core Z25601.6 GHz w/ Hyper-Threading technology
IOS	Android 5.0, Lollipop
Modem	GSM/GPRS/EDGE; WCDMA/HSPA+/DC-HSPA+; FDD-LTE
Peak Data Rate	LTE Cat3 DL/UL: 100/50Mbps
RF Band Support	EU & US & APAC: GSM 850/900/1800/1900; UMTS 850/900/1900/2100; LTE 1/2/3/4/5/8/17+7+20
Display	5" 1280 x 720 HD IPS
	GFF Touch Panel (Gorilla 3)
Dimensions	148.1 mm x 71.5 mm x 10.9 mm
Weight	Typ 155g
Battery Pack & Life	9.5 Wh , 2500mAh, Irremovable polymer battery
Memory	LPDDR2 2GB RAM
Storage	eMMC 16G
	Micro SD Card Support (Up to 64GB)
I/O	Audio jack: Head phone
	Micro USB
	Single SIM: Micro SIM Connector
Front Camera	2MP Front Camera
Main Camera	8MP Auto-focus Camera
SRP	PHP 7,995

Davao City welcomes Nippon Paint regional design competition

NPYDA 2014 Japan Learning Program culminates with a group photo of students from participating countries and invited industry professionals at Osaka, Japan.

After its highly successful launch in Davao City last year, Asia's no. 1 coatings manufacturer now brings its regional design competition to this bustling metropolis with the launch of the Nippon Paint Young Designer Award (NPYDA) 2015.



From left: Nippon Paint Malaysia Group - Group General Manager Gladys Goh joined by the 2014 NPYDA winners: (Architecture Category Gold Awardee) Jason Labacanacruz from the Technological University of the Philippines and (Interior Design Category Gold Awardee) Kristine Caballes from the University of San Carlos Cebu.


This year, architecture and interior design students from Davao who will join the competition will work with the theme “Design with Heart: For a Sustainable Future: With People in Mind”. “We are very excited to tap young talents from the beautiful region of Mindanao. We're also looking forward to see entries that could reflect your diverse, and culturally rich community,” Ms. Gladys Goh, Group General Manager, Nippon Paint Malaysia Group, said.

The Nippon Paint Young Designer Award (NPYDA) 2015 is aimed at spurring young interior designers and architects in ideating concepts that infuse convenience, practicality and purpose into our living, working and leisure spaces.

“This year, we are pleased to once again invite Davaoeño architecture and interior design students to NPYDA which, over the years, has grown in stature as more and more industry partners, associations and developers join hands to constantly elevate the competition in terms of selection criteria as well as exchange of knowledge. Every year, NPYDA lines up judges comprising of reputable professionals and industry leaders, to further take students through a vigorous selection process to win the most creative and innovative interior design and architectural design awards.”

JASON B. LABACANACRUZ
Technological University of the Philippines – Manila
Gold Awardee / Architecture Category

Held for the 8th consecutive year, NPYDA aims to nurture young talents and spark greater creativity and inspirations amongst architecture and interior design students. The award, which offers two competition categories namely Architecture and Interior Design, has garnered an international recognition by providing a platform for emerging designers to share their ideas with industry experts.
From its humble beginnings when it was first introduced in 2008 in Malaysia, this award has over the years grown and emerged as one of Asia’s most reputable design competition spanning across 12 countries namely Singapore, the Philippines, Bangladesh, Thailand, Pakistan, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Vietnam, China, Japan, Hong Kong, as well as Malaysia.

KRISTINE CABALLES 

University of San Carlos - Cebu 

Gold Awardee / Interior Design Category

For NPYDA 2015, the theme “Design with Heart: For a Sustainable Future: With People in Mind” is aimed at spurring young interior designers and architects in ideating concepts that infuse convenience, practicality and purpose into our living, working and leisure spaces. This is envisioned to challenge the designers to think of design concepts that will benefit people from all walks of life, including the elderly, the young and the physically challenged, amongst others.

Working with such reputable professional societies such as Philippine Institute of Interior Designers (PIID), Council of Interior Design Educator (CIDE), United Architects of the Philippines (UAP), and Council of Deans and Heads in Architecture Schools in the Philippines (CODHASP), LorCalma & Partners, CASAS + Architects, Commission on Higher Education (CHED), the NPYDA expects to see a bigger pool of talent from schools nationwide.

Aspirants can choose between two categories — architecture and interior design, both open to students who are at least on their third year from schools affiliated with the CIDE and CODHASP.
Each participant is given a fixed area size to envisage and conceptualize their ideal environments that promote a sense of belonging. All entries must be submitted on or before September 30, 2015.
This year’s judges for the Interior Design category are IDr. Michael Pizarro, IDr. Rachelle Medina, IDr. Vincent Louie Tan, IDr. Belen Morey, IDr. Jose Maria "Johnny" Hubilla, IDr. Wilfrid Nicholo Magcase, IDr. Marichie Costelo and IDr. Roland Laurena.

Meanwhile, Architecture judges include Ar. Jose Ramon Carunungan, Ar. & IDr. Eduardo Calma, Ar. Rolando Cordero, Ar. Chona Elvas-Ponce, Ar. Consuelo “Peach” C. Buencamino, Ar. Carmelo “Meloy” Casas, Ar. Abelardo M. Tolentino, Jr. and Ar. Nina Bailon Arce.

Works will be evaluated based on the following criteria: Green Design Elements (30%), Colour Elements (30%), Planning & Design (30%), and Design Statement (10%).

Each of the Gold Awardees will win PhP50,000 cash prize, a 6-month internship at LorCalma & Partners (for Interior Design)/ Casas Architects (for Architecture), plus an all-expense paid trip to Bangkok, Thailand for a once-in-a-lifetime learning program, an exclusive workshop crafted especially for winners featuring internationally renowned speakers in the fields of architecture and interior design.

The winner’s professor/adviser will also get P10,000 cash prize, while his or her academic institution will receive P10,000 cash prize and P10,000-worth of paint voucher.

On the other hand, the Silver Awardee will receive P30,000 cash prize and a plaque. Eight finalists will get P10,000 each, and special awards will also be given out to Best Colour Choice and Best Green Innovation with P5,000 cash prize each.

Ms. Goh concluded, “At Nippon Paint, we believe in being passionate in all that we do. And we encourage students to challenge themselves to think beyond the ordinary.

This is a platform where young interior designers and architects like some of you here today, are challenged to break through the limits and confines of conservative thinking and deliver ideas and environments that everyone can enjoy, cherish and thrive in. ‘Home is where the heart is’ like they always say…and we hope all spaces are transformed and designed with a ‘soul’ in mind…further promoting meaningful, purposeful interactions. As Nippon Paint places strong emphasis in reducing carbon footprint to the environment, similarly, NPYDA also seeks design ideas that are green and sustainable to ensure that we continue to protect our living environment for the future generations.”

For more information about Nippon Paint and the Young Designer Award 2015, please log on to www.youngdesigneraward.ph

Primo Café and Grille Launches New Menu

Photo Source: Primo Cafe FB Page

PRIMO Café and Grille, one of Davao’s homegrown gems in the dining arena, is delighting their patrons and the public with a new menu this June 2015.

The Restaurant 

PRIMO Café and Grille was borne from the idea of a group of friends who wanted to have their own place to share their love for eating and having fun.

The word "PRIMO" is derived from the Spanish word 'cousin' or 'a close, familiar relative'. PRIMO (or 'prime' in English) also stands for "first in excellence, quality or value", "a state or time of greatest strength, vigor or success in a person's life".

PRIMO officially opened its doors on the 75th Anniversary of Davao's Charter Day on March 16, 2012. The celebration of the marking of the cityhood of a great city was an opportunity that PRIMO would not miss to open its doors to Davao's discerning diners.

The New Menu

Since PRIMO specializes in simple, stomach warming, gut-filling, familiar 'comfort food', the new is their biggest--and tastiest---project this year. With a healthy fusion of several international cuisines marrying the cozy Filipino palate, every dish is a welcome surprise to your taste buds. 

Some of the menu’s flagship dishes are the Sizzling Beef Tendon, Tuna Sashimi Diablo, Mushrooms and Chorizo, Shrimp Diavel Pasta, Grilled Cheese, Tomato and Basil Sandwich and the Seafood Supremo Pizza. Their old-school favourites, like the Crispy Pata, Sizzling Sisig and meaty burgers, are still faring very well through the years.

After a hearty meal, don’t forget to punctuate with one of Primo’s Waffle Desserts. Their collection of golden brown waffles also comes in joyful ensembles---Banaffle, Hazelnut and Banana Waffle and the Mango Jubilee Waffle.

If you want to talk price, Primo won’t disappoint you in that area as well. For anything lower than P500, you and your companion can share a hearty meal.

“As the Dabawenyo taste is becoming more sophisticated, we always do our best to deliver familiar tastes with whispers of exciting additions. We mix-and-match cuisines, extending our beverage menu, and rolled out new promos to give the new menu the cheer it needs,” shares Alex Tiaoqui, the restaurant’s General Manager.

That said, head on to Primo for your next satisfying lunch, dinner or celebration. Be sure to try their dishes and find yourself craving for more. See you there!

Primo Cafe and Grille
Corner Legaspi and Gen. Luna sts.
Ducati Compound

https://www.facebook.com/PrimoCafeAndGrille

ASUS Philippines Officially Opens its Online Store

Manila, Philippines (29th June, 2015) — ASUS Philippines announces its online store to further reach the Philippine market. The ecommerce site includes the ASUS zenfones and tablets while the accessories are soon to be available. With payment options through credit card or cash-on delivery, consumers will now get the chance to have the latest ASUS mobile and tablets in a more convenient and easier way.


ASUS offers free shipping and it will take 3 working business days to deliver the ordered units. People who recently bought devices from the online store will have their order information sent on their email to keep them updated. For the first 50 buyers on the online store, they will receive a free 32GB microSD card for additional storage on their ASUS mobile and tablets!

Jollibee brings an extra sarap summer to Davao with the Jollitown Funtasy Land

Jollibee Kids Club members in Davao experienced an extra sarap summer as the Jollitown Funtasy Land caravan made its way down south at the SMX Convention Center in SM Lanang, Davao City on May 9, from 9AM-2PM and 3-8PM.

Jollibee prepared hours of fun for energetic young Davaoeños, who slid their way to an exciting experience at the Rainbow Slide and enjoyed bouncing around at the Jollibee House. Their adventure continued as they scaled new heights with the Dingdangdong Clingers and met magical characters at the Enchanted Maze.

Making the Jollitown Funtasy Land caravan even more unforgettable for Jollibee Kids Club members was getting a chance to showcase their talents. They sang to their heart’s content and made their own albums at Twirlie’s Music Studio and shared fun stories with Jollibee at the Jolliphone Booth. The little guests even got up close and personal with their favorite Jollitown friends and watched in awe as Hetty wowed during her Cheerleader Moves segment, Twirlie proved her star power during her Musical Fantasy piece, and Jollibee thrilled the crowd with show-stopping dance moves.

Talented young Davaoeños also trooped to the Jolly Beats Booth and participated in the dance booth, learning the steps to the famous “Dito, Masaya” song. They also captured meaningful memories with their loved ones at the various Jollitown-themed photo booths scattered around the venue.

There was also a Jollibee Kids Party booth that displayed just how fun and hassle-free it is to plan an exciting Jollibee party, especially with its newest 3D themes: the new Jollitown and The Jollibee Fun-tastic Factory. The first 100 moms and dads who visited the booth and confirmed their JKP bookings even received Jollibee gift certificates.

Apart from the fascinating attractions, Funtasy Land visitors and their families also purchased special Jollitown souvenirs to add to their collection. Guests were entitled also to a raffle entry and the kids took home a loot bag containing Jollibee goodies.

Make this summer extra-fun and even more unforgettable for your kids and be part of Jollibee's biggest summer event. Sign up to become a JKC member now to have exclusive access to other fun-filled activities! Log on to www.jollibeekidsclub.com for more details.

GLOBE TELECOM AND DISNEY SEAL MULTIYEAR COLLABORATION

The audience at the latest Wonderful World with Globe event welcomed the special guests for the evening, the iconic Disney characters Mickey and Minnie Mouse

Filipinos to enjoy Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, and Maker content via video-on-demand, interactive content and promotions on mobile and broadband

6 May 2015, Manila, Philippines - Philippines’ number one mobile brand Globe Telecom once again enhances the Filipino digital lifestyle experience with a comprehensive and multi-year collaboration with The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia.  This  collaboration will give Filipino customers access to video-on-demand, interactive content, promotions and other related services across multiple devices and affirms the relationship of Globe with Disney whose brands include Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and global leader in short-form video, Maker Studios.

• Globe customers will now have access to an array of Disney content offerings including long- and short-form programming, interactive content and games, theatrical releases and retail promotions. Offerings include:
• Disney Movies On Demand (DMOD): an on-demand subscription service for selected evergreen Disney and Pixar titles such as theToy Story franchise, Finding Nemo, The Princess Diaries, Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmas, Cinderella and much more, that can be viewed on any device anytime, anywhere
• Disney On Demand (DOD): an on-demand subscription service for selected Disney TV favorites such as Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Phineas & Ferb, that can be watched on any device anytime, anywhere
• Maker On Demand: an on-demand subscription service featuring the best short-form videos from Maker Studios’ portfolio of content across gaming, comedy, music, sports, fashion, and family, to name a few, featuring popular talent from Makers’ network of 55,000 creators globally 
• Maker and Globe will also team to create custom branded entertainment featuring top digital influencers—supporting the Globe service
• WATCH Disney Channel apps – entertainment apps which provide access to Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Disney XD. Kids and Family can enjoy all the 3 Disney Channels via this digital destination.
• Disney Interactive: a world of mobile and web-based games, apps and e-books based on the best-loved Disney stories
• Promotions, merchandising and retail activations that bring Disney’s latest theatrical releases closer to Filipinos

The no. 1 mobile brand in the country Globe Telecom is now officially the proud partner of Disney Family Entertainment with brands including Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel and global leader in short-form video, Maker Studios. Celebrating the partnership are (L-R) Globe Senior Advisor for Consumer Business Dan Horan, Globe President and CEO Ernest Cu, Disney’s Minnie Mouse and Mickey Mouse, special guest and Disney legend Lea Salonga, and Managing Director, The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia, Rob Gilby.

“We are very happy to enter into a relationship with such an iconic brand.  Everyone loves Disney –that’s why we are excited to bring the brand closer to Filipinos and give the best content experience on their devices anytime, anywhere. We know that our customers are equally excited to get into the wide portfolio of Disney content such as movies, TV shows, games, merchandising, theatrical releases, and interactive videos available across our mobile and broadband services,” says Dan Horan, Globe Senior Advisor for Consumer Business.

“We are thrilled to bring the Disney brand of storytelling closer to more Filipinos through this collaboration with Globe,” said Rob Gilby, Managing Director, The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia. “With this unique collaboration, Disney fans in the Philippines will now be able to take their favorite stories and beloved characters everywhere they go across their choice of devices.”

This collaboration continues the journey of Globe as it brings globally innovative brands and content to the Philippine market, including tie-ups with Facebook, Google, Viber, Spotify, NBA, Hooq and recently WhatsApp. These partnerships, together with the company’s US$790M network transformation program, have cemented Globe as the undisputed leader in mobile data business, enriching the customer experience with entertainment and lifestyle content offerings.

In 2014, Globe mobile browsing and other data revenues reached P14.3 billion in 2014, up 23% from P11.6 billion in the previous year, giving Globe a clear edge in the mobile data business with 64% revenue market share.  The Globe network also carried significantly higher data traffic at 87,000 terabytes of data, increasing 270% from the previous year because of a significant surge in mobile browsing activity and higher smartphone adoption among its customers.