ONLINE Factory Outlet to Open with a 3-DAY Sale! Factory Outlet Prices with Mall Pick-up Convenience |  Bargain hunters who frequent factory outlets will soon have a digital go-to place to hunt for the best deals for some of the top brands in the country.

The new Online Store is set to open with a 3-Day SALE with up to 60% Off on Aug. 22-24, 2020.

You need to sign-up with just your email to get an exclusive invite. Click here

What to expect:

Factory Outlet Prices with up to 60% Off during the 3-Day Sale. There are limited items only so reservation is a must.

How it works:

1) Browse the site
2) Reserve the item
3) Pick-up next day at a mall near you

For the 3-Day Sale, there will be 5 pick-up locations available at your convenience:

Robinsons Magnolia, Quezon City
Adidas
2nd Level, Robinsons Magnolia, Aurora Blvd. corner Doña M. Hemady St., New Manila, Quezon City, 1112 Metro Manila, Philippines

Festival Mall, Filinvest, Alabang
Adidas
+6328834 8726
Festival Mall, Filinvest, Alabang
Muntinlupa City, 1781
Metro Manila , Philippines

Robinsons Galleria, Quezon City
Adidas
Ortigas Ave, Ortigas Center, Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Quezon City, 1100
Metro Manila , Philippines

Gateway Mall, Quezon City
Adidas
Gateway Mall, Araneta Center, Quezon City, 0810
Metro Manila , Philippines

Ayala Mall Circuit, Makati

Adidas

Ayala Malls Circuit, Circuit Makati,

Makati City, 1630

Metro Manila , Philippines

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Concrete block fillers are used mainly for construction purposes, due to the fact that these prevent moisture. You can also find concrete block filling being used in mills, hospitals and schools.

What are the Benefits of Concrete Block Filling?

• Making constructions stronger – Concrete block filling can make constructions stronger. Cement can provide a structure with excellent support, ensuring that it is able to sustain any excess pressure or natural disaster. Other than this, block fill can ensure that the structure can resist moisture or humidity and heavy rain.
• No hole or gap – Block fill can also ensure that no hole or gap is there in the structure. Thus, it can prevent a structure from getting infested with mildews, rot and mould. Also, because of proper absorption quality of concrete, this type of filler can prevent all types of exterior noise. It can offer peace to everyone staying in all those areas within a property where there is too much noise from the outside.
• Energy saving – Concrete block filling can save a lot of energy. It can help manage the temperature on the inside, thus keeping the interior area of a property warmer during winter months and cooler during the summer season. In this way, this can also help achieve a sustainable ambience. It is possible to use this type of filling in a meat plant as well as in a poultry farm.

How to Use Concrete Block Fillers?

When you are using concrete block filling, here are some of the important things that you need to keep in mind.

• Look for professional assistance – Try to choose block fill and to get help from professionals in order to obtain the most perfect output. The task of block fill needs a lot of skills. Thus, in order to get the necessary result, you have to preferably get help from an expert. Professionals can make sure that the fills do not have any pinhole, which may be a site for breeding of moulds or pests in the future.
• Consider the quality: A spray is used by the experts to ensure proper layering. Specialists handle the task of filler mending, which can ensure that there is no loss in quality of block fillers. Professionals also make use of necessary tools that can clean up property surfaces, before the block filling is applied.
• Clean the surface up – It is very important to clean the block surface before handling the filling. Each blog has to be properly cleaned up with the aid of sandblasting or shot blasting. The process of cleaning is intended to remove any type of greasy substance, oil, paint or chemical. Once the fresh surface is cleaned up, solutions of 6-10 pH have to be used in order to remove any more foreign substance which might ruin the filler’s quality.
• Need for special types of atmospheric conditions – The fillers have to be treated to a very high temperature for 28 days constantly, to remove any unnecessary element or salts. For proper block filling, special temperature and climatic conditions are needed. The humidity of the atmosphere needs to be about 85%.

This type of filler can resist any type of external force and hence are used as the material for foundation in factories.

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Check your passport

Many successful entrepreneurs spend a lot of time traveling for work and having all the documents is the first thing they usually pack. We’ve all heard about people heading to the airport and preparing to find their gate only to discover that their passport has expired. This isn’t just an urban myth passed on from one generation to the next – it’s something that can happen to you as well. That’s why you need to find your passport and check the expiration date. In case your passport is about to expire soon, you should renew it before it’s too late. This process might take a while, so do it ASAP and save yourself some trouble at the airport.

Check other documents

Unlike business trips you take in your own country, heading to another country means you have to bring some extra documents too. Some countries require you to have a visa, and doing that can be a lengthy process that requires your immediate attention. In addition to that, you should look into rules and regulations that are active in specific countries because you don’t want to get there and find out you can’t enter the country. The same goes for your vaccinations, in case you’re traveling to a country that requires certain vaccines, so getting informed on time is crucial.

Figure out your finances

A few decades ago, people who traveled to another country – both for business and pleasure – used to take cash with them and didn’t have to worry about anything. Now, however, the situation has changed, and you don’t have to rely on the cash only. You can also take a credit card and pay for things even more easily. Instead of counting your money every single day, you could opt for a practical overseas spending credit card and complete your payments in a matter of seconds. These credit cards come with an option to save you some money upon every payment, so you’ll be actually saving money while spending it!

Pack your bags

Depending on the length of your business trip and what you’ll be expected to do there, you might be packing anything from a tiny carry-on bag to a massive suitcase. Of course, packing your luggage is never easy, regardless of the context, so make a plan in advance and stick to it. Figure out how much clothes you’ll need and stick to your favorite pieces that make you feel good and comfortable because this will help you feel good while talking to your business partner, clients, and investors.

Learn etiquette

While most business people focus on the business portion of their business trips, they shouldn’t forget that it’s still a trip, and that means going to a foreign country where your local rules don’t apply. Learning about the local etiquette can, therefore, go a long way and make your business trip much more enjoyable, productive, and lucrative. Learn how to behave when doing business with people from another country, but if you really want to impress your hosts, learn a thing or two about the place where you’re going and its history.

International business trips are always hard and exhausting, but if you think about the aforementioned things in advance and get prepared, your business trip will surely turn into success! 

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Optimizing E-Commerce

From small households selling home-cooked meals through Facebook and big companies establishing their own online shopping sites, businesses have turned to e-commerce to reach customers. At Hanabishi, we quickly put a system in place once the quarantine period began. In less than two months, our e-commerce facility was up and running through our website, www.myhanabishi.com. We also provided our customers the option to have their orders delivered or picked up at our warehouse.

Recognizing Your Company’s Strengths and Capabilities

Our business may not be directly about health and safety, but we we were able to adjust to the new normal by relying on our strengths and capabilities.

We noticed that more households are making their homes the center of their lives, that they are finding ways to make their lives comfortable. They have started to pursue their passion for the arts, baking, cooking, among others to make their lives less stress-free and more comfortable. Having the best home experience became their goal.

When we learned that interest in baking products has increased, we knew that our baking equipment will be in demand so we made sure that they would be readily available through our website. The same thing goes for our cooking equipment when we noticed how Filipinos have started to bring the Samgyupsal experience to their homes. 

We considered all these in reviewing our operating model. We relied on our strength as an appliance manufacturer and boosted our capability to supply what the market demands.

Implementing Short-Term Interventions and Streamlining Non-Core Assets

Cutting costs, securing liquidity, and adjusting production have helped us maintain our operations during this period. Conserving resources can help businesses last longer.

Reinventing value chains must also be considered as the pandemic has greatly disrupted the supply chain of global trade. Businesses must learn to streamline their non-core assets and activities.

Learning to Adapt

As I mentioned before, we saw Filipinos flex their entrepreneurial skills in the past months. We saw them selling their own recipes online, creating new businesses to augment their income. It is inspiring to see how quickly our kababayans adapted to the new normal. Speed and adaptability are the competencies we need during a time of crisis.

Creating a Recovery Plan

Once consumer confidence returns, we must be ready to respond. Have recovery plan that should be able to address what happens the pandemic. Re-engineer your business to provide clarity and genuine stability amid the chaos and take time to improve the skills of your people. Our managers should be able to envision our objective. To do this, we business owners must provide them with the necessary knowledge and confidence to further their execution skills.

Recognizing That Recovery Will Be Gradual

There’s no quick-fix solution to the challenges that businesses face today. As the world adapts to the changes brought about by the pandemic, businesses should  be mindful of consumer sentiment.

We have learned from past crises that it takes months and years to return to what we deem as the normal way of doing things. Recovery from the 2003 SARS pandemic, the 9/11 attacks, and the 2008 financial crisis took some time, and we can expect the same thing with the COVID situation.

More importantly, we have learned from these crises that we will eventually recover. Getting there may take some time, but we will get there. Our resilience and faith in our abilities and in one another will see us through.

Jasper Ong is the president of Hanabishi, one of the country’s leading appliance brands. He took over the day-to-day business and management of the brand when his parents retired in 2006. He is credited for growing Hanabishi’s sales revenue by 30% year-on-year following its nationwide expansion and introduction of new product lines. He is a graduate of Manufacturing Engineering and Management at De La Salle University.

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• A breakthrough record for first-of-its-kind digital token-based global real estate investment application, successive deals are expected to accelerate to USD 20 to 30 million in 2020 with several renowned partners in the global real estate field

Village Connect PH| First-of-its-Kind Digital Token-based App For Global Real Estate Investment, Shareable Asset, Successfully Closes First Deal From Retail Investors |21 July 2020, Singapore – Shareable Assets Pte. Ltd., the leading provider of asset tokenisation and investment management solutions for investors including retail investors and asset owners, announced today the successful closure of its first property investment round via its Shareable Asset^[1] app, first-of-its-kind in the market to allow retail investors access to fractional ownership of institutional-grade real estate investments.

The investment was made possible through a partnership with UK-based property developer, Oxhey Development, in which the property comes with a net rental yield of 9% per annum and a three-year rental guarantee from the developer. The fundraising target was successfully met more than a week ahead of the original deadline of 31^st July 2020, after soliciting a positive response from investors of more than 25 countries globally.

The successful completion of this investment round paves way for Shareable Asset’s potential to pivot itself further in the global real estate investment market, of which the successive deals are expected to accelerate to USD 20 to 30 million in 2020 with several renowned partners in the global real estate field.

Mr Wong Kook Fei, Chief Executive Officer of Shareable Assets Singapore, said, “We are excited by the better than expected response from our investors on our first property launch. This achievement is a milestone for us, as we are ramping our efforts to partner with more asset owners to bring in a diversified portfolio of real estate investments to our investors, while helping asset owners to quickly raise funds and track the performance of the sale anytime efficiently.”

Since the launch of the app in May 2020, over 5,000 investors have taken advantage of the ease of opening an account and the ability to invest in global real estate projects through a mobile platform. The tokenisation of assets allows the subdivision of expensive real estate investment into fractional ownership, enabling retail investors to own a portion of an asset, starting from a minimum of GBP100 (SGD174), while earning returns similar to purchasing the full asset.

Mr Will Lee, Executive Chairman of Shareable Assets, said “The goal of Shareable Asset is to offer investors a convenient way to diversify their portfolio, by allowing them to access projects which are typically reserved for institutional and accredited investors.

We are on a continuous lookout for further partnership with asset owners and identifying properties globally, helping our partners to benefit from unlocking the investment potential of their assets. While the economic climate has been uncertain, the response to our first closure has shown that the demand for real estate investment continues to remain strong.”

Headquartered in Singapore, Shareable Assets aims to be the leading disruptor of real estate investments. Besides providing retail, accredited and institutional investors access to institutional-grade investments alike, Shareable Asset mobile and desktop application lowers the bar of entry to such investments, through the issuance of digitised asset-back securities via distributed ledger technology (DLT).

At the same time, asset owners are able to raise funds quickly with minimum paperwork and benefiting from a comprehensive list of properties made available to investors.

With the awarding of Capital Markets Services (CMS) licence from the Monetary Authority of Singapore in April 2020, Shareable Asset upholds robust regulatory standards and licensing conditions in its conduct of operations and business activities.

These include the integration of MyInfo, a service provided by the Government of Singapore, in the know-your-customer (KYC) process, enabling new users to register an account with pre-filled personal data, as well as complying with Anti Money Laundering (AML) regulations in Singapore.

^[1] Shareable Asset mobile and desktop application is owned and operated by Shareable Assets Pte. Ltd., a fintech firm with a Capital Markets Services License from the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

Shareable Asset app is available on Apple iOS and Google Android platforms. To register, please visit www.shareableasset.com.

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To celebrate their arrival, Lenovo is holding an exciting promo wherein customers who will pre-order select Yoga Slim 7 models can get their hands on accessories and premium gifts worth up to PHP 40,570.

“Lenovo’s smarter technology is always designed with purpose, making sure we help solve our customers’ challenges. Aligned with our goal to empower and transform the way our customers live, work, and play, the Yoga Duet 7 and Yoga Slim 7 are packed with top-notch hardware, AI-enabled features, and innovative design that help finish tasks with minimal effort and create opportunities for our customers. These new devices further expand our wide range of products and services, which validates Lenovo’s position as the industry’s most prolific end-to-end global technology organization that delivers smarter technology for both individuals and businesses to unlock their full potential,” said Lenovo Philippines President and General Manager Michael Ngan.

Yoga Duet 7

Lenovo’s drive for constant innovation and new opportunities is prominently shown in the Yoga Duet 7. It is the first Yoga PC to have a detachable backlit Bluetooth 5.0-powered keyboard, and its folio kickstand gives added freedom to do tasks on different modes depending on the requirement. Aside from the standard laptop mode, users can detach the keyboard and prop up the screen for better viewing through free mode, rotate the kickstand to a lower angle in drafting mode for easier sketching and writing, or use the Yoga Duet 7 on-the-go in tablet mode.

The device also comes with the highly-innovative E-Color Pen that digital artists can utilize in improving their color schemes through its built-in smart sensor. By simply pressing down on any real object, the pen’s sensor can capture its color. Combined with its 13” WQHD 2K (2160 x 1350) resolution touchscreen display with 100% sRGB color accuracy and 450 nits brightness, the Yoga Duet 7 is the perfect canvas to create stunning content for any digital artist.

Despite being thin and light, the Yoga Duet 7 packs a mean punch and is capable of performing a wide variety of tasks. Users can study, create, play, and do whatever they imagine with the Yoga Duet 7’s up to 10^th Generation Intel Core i7-10510 processor and up to 16GB DDR4 2667 RAM, which is more than the required specs needed to install intensive programs. Transferring files are also done lightning-quick through its up to 1TB NVME PCIe SSD storage, while the Windows 10 Home OS adds features like instant and secure login through the Windows Hello facial recognition login feature.

Available in the colors Orchid and Slate Grey, the Yoga Duet 7 comes in eight different models with varying processors, storage, and memory options. It will arrive by the late third quarter of 2020 with a starting price of PHP 64,995.

Yoga Slim 7

Users of the Yoga Slim 7 are sure to turn some heads while on-the-go with its precision-stamped all-aluminum Slate Grey, Orchid, or Dark Moss colored body and razor-thin profile. Making it easier to use on long travels are its 14-hr battery life and 1.5kg starting weight. Mobile workers can create last-minute presentations with minimal effort with its up to Intel 10^th Generation i7-1065G7 processor or up to AMD R7 R4800 8-core design processor. The up to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 graphics or AMD Radeon Vega 8 graphics also add flair in visual content and make presentations more impactful than ever. Leaving room for more possibilities and powering it through heavy tasks is the Yoga Slim 7’s up to 16GB RAM and up to 1TB NVME PCIex4 SSD storage.

Movies and series buffs can fully immerse themselves while watching their favorites all-day with the Yoga Slim 7’s razor-thin bezels and Ultra High Definition display with 4K (3840 x 2160) resolution and 500 nits of brightness. For a complete home cinema experience, the Yoga Slim 7 has High Dynamic Range and Dolby Vision that give off vivid colors, and front-facing Dolby Atmos speakers that create three-dimensional audio. Lastly, users can effectively streamline their daily tasks with the help of digital assistants Alexa or Cortana who can send emails, organize the daily schedule, set up meetings, make calls, and more.

Coming in a 14” display, the AMD version of the Yoga Slim 7 will have five different models varying in processor, memory, storage, and graphics, and its price starts at PHP 49,995. The Intel version, on the other hand, is available in either 14” or 15.6” displays, with a starting price of PHP 69,995.

Pre-order and get up to PHP 40,570 worth of accessories

Customers pre-ordering two models of the Yoga Slim 7 running on AMD Ryzen processors can get them bundled with accessories and other premium gifts worth up to PHP 40,570 as part of a special promo.

Those availing the Yoga Slim 7 with the AMD Ryzen 5 4500U processor, AMD Radeon Vega 6 graphics, 8GB 4266Mhz LPDDR4X memory, 512GB PCIEx4 NVME SSD storage, Windows 10 Home OS, and 14” FHD IPS display with SRP of PHP 49,995 will get a Yoga ANC Headset (worth PHP 9,995), B210 Backpack (worth PHP 2,995), Microsoft Office Home & Student 2019 Lifetime license (worth PHP 6,995), and Premium Care Warranty upgrade to 3 Years (worth PHP 9,100) for free.

Meanwhile, those purchasing the Yoga Slim 7 with the AMD Ryzen 7 4800U processor, AMD Radeon Vega 8 graphics, 16GB 4266Mhz LPDDR4X memory, 1TB PCIEx4 NVME SSD storage, Windows 10 Home, and 14” FHD display with SRP of PHP 69,995 will get a Yoga ANC Headset (worth PHP 9,995), Herschel Little America Backpack (worth PHP 6,490), Lenovo 14,000mAh Laptop Powerbank (worth PHP 4,995), B210 Backpack (worth PHP 2,995), Microsoft Office Home & Student 2019 Lifetime license (worth PHP 6,995), and Premium Care Warranty Upgrade to 3 Years (worth PHP 9,100) for free.

The bundles are a mix of useful hardware and software designed to help users enjoy their Yoga Slim 7 to the fullest, whether for business, travel, or entertainment. It also automatically upgrades their device’s International Coverage and Local On-site Service Premium Care warranty to 3 Years of service, ensuring that the Yoga Slim 7 works at optimum performance for longer.

The Yoga Slim 7 pre-order promo will begin on July 20 and end on August 7, valid only at select Lenovo stores and authorized Lenovo Partners. Terms and conditions apply. Full mechanics of the promo are available at lenovoyoga.ph. The bundles may be redeemed from August 17-31, 2020. Customers will be notified by their chosen store once the devices are ready for pick up.

For more information about the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 and Yoga Duet 7, ‘like’ Lenovo’s official Facebook page at fb.com/lenovophilippines or visit lenovo.com/ph/en/pc.

Per DTI Fair Trade Permit No. FTEB-101874 Series of 2020.

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Dubbed as BIDA Eskwela (Bigay-Ayuda para sa Eskwela), the nationwide fundraising campaign is spearheaded by I am M.A.D. together with its cooperating partners, the National Youth Volunteers Coalition and Youth Advocates for the Philippines.

A two-time Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations (TAYO) Awards Foundation awardee, I am M.A.D. is a volunteer-powered nonprofit organization focused on youth development and empowerment through values-oriented advocacies.

The BIDA Eskwela donation campaign aims to raise at least P200,000 in 40 days from July 9, 2020 to August 17, 2020. The initiative is set less than 60 days before the August 24 school opening. Full details on how to donate are available at bit.ly/bidadonate.

The 40-Day Challenge, #BIDAEskwelaKwarenta

The group encourages the public to be a part of this drive by donating at least P40. With such a small amount, the organizers believe the collective efforts of Filipinos will make a big difference especially in these most trying times.

To drum up the campaign, a social media push under the hashtag #BIDAEskwelaKwarenta has been created. It literally means 40 days and is a play on the word “quarantine” which is what Filipinos are actually experiencing with the limited physical movements.

“Indeed, it is a challenging task for our government, specifically the Department of Education, to prepare schools in a different set up in such short notice. But like them, we at I am M.A.D. are committed to our responsibility to help realize our youth’s right to education and make it thrive, even in the most difficult time.

Let’s once again come together and provide the ‘ayuda’ our public education sector needs. We invite all to join this 40-day challenge and help us support our education frontliners,” said Maco Ravanzo, co-founder & Chief Executive Volunteer of I am M.A.D. (Making A Difference).

While most are staying at home and maintaining social distancing, BIDA Eskwela calls on everyone to be part of this campaign digitally through the hashtag — #BIDAEskwelaKwarenta and help encourage more donors. 

Poor public elementary schools as beneficiaries

BIDA Eskwela targets to send support to 20 school beneficiaries in mostly underprivileged and remote communities nationwide.

I am M.A.D. is in close coordination with community authorities in identifying areas that need assistance from the private sector. Donation money entrusted to the volunteer group will be instrumental in assisting school teachers and non-teaching personnel as they adapt to the “new normal” learning modalities.

With the President’s directive to postpone face-to-face classes until a vaccine is available, the Department of Education (DepEd) is pushing for distance learning with blended modalities where students will be schooled in the safety and comfort of their homes. 

The government will maximize the internet to facilitate learning. Meanwhile, for those without online connectivity or gadgets at home, the DepEd said preparations are underway to implement home-based learning through TV, radio, and printed modules.

Depending on the actual supplemental needs of the identified school partners, funds raised from this campaign will be allocated to each institution to give additional aid in carrying out their various distance learning delivery pursuits, which may range from printing equipment and supplies such as paper, printer, ink, photocopier machines, extra communication or data load allowance, as well as essential health supplies such as face masks and sanitizers, among others.

I am M.A.D. believes that with every donation of “kwarenta” pesos, this collective act of giving can reach school communities starting from up north Luzon in Benguet, to select provinces in the Visayas ,to as far as the southern part of the Philippines in Basilan.

Donations can be made directly through the following bank saving accounts: BDO (Mayo Ceazar Mendoza – 003010257672), BPI (Vonn Vincent Tanchuan – 0999238424), Metrobank (Mark Conrad Ravanzo – 0663725653850), Landbank (Bigjay C. Lagang – 2986155891), and Unionbank (Vonn Vincent Tanchuan – 109420073791). 

You can also send support via GCash (Lester Lim – 09088160145) and PayMaya (Lara Myka Puchero – 09666537452) or use PayPal to donate with your debit and credit cards though this link: bit.ly/IAMMADPayPal. 

BIDA Eskwela is being supported by CID Communication, Philippine Daily Inquirer, The Inquirer Foundation, Daily Tribune, ClickTheCity, PAGEONE Media, Digital Filipina, Metropoler.net, CebuFinest.com, Metro Cebu News, SwirlingOverCoffee, Mindanao Times, Tech Beat Philippines, and WhenInManila.com.

For updates and further inquiries, follow I am M.A.D. (Making A Difference) on Facebook (fb.com/IamMakingADifference), Instagram and Twitter (@iammad_ph), or send an email to iammadph@gmail.com

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This dramatic move signifies NAMCYA’s efforts to reach out to more Filipino music talents from all over the country who have become so adept in using the digital platform to showcase their musical talents.

The decision to go online is part of NAMCYA’s initiatives to harness technology to search for and discover outstanding young Filipino musical artists wherever they may be in the Philippines.

With over 79 million active internet users in the country, the majority of which belongs to the youth sector, the move promises to open the competition arena to more young artists.

Established in 1973, NAMCYA has proven to be an effective springboard in launching the careers of numerous young Filipino artists in various areas of musical performance, such as choral singing, piano, chamber music, family ensemble, and indigenous instruments.

Past NAMCYA winners that have gained both national and international acclaim include such brilliant performers as Rowena Arrieta, Coke Bolipata, Andion Fernandez, Rachelle Gerodias among others.

“The decision to conduct the competition online, expresses NAMCYA’s effort to find resonance with today’s young Filipino musical artists who are increasingly turning to digital technology to find a venue for their talents.

Like the art of music itself, NAMCYA is constantly evolving to stay steadfast to its commitment in helping develop outstanding young Filipino musical artists,” says Dr. Renato Lucas, NAMCYA’s current president.

For more information about NAMCYA, you can visit their Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @namcyaph. You can also check out their videos through their YouTube channel @namcyapasaycity.

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From June 26 to July 11, customers who avail of the promo can get the Legion 5, IdeaPad Gaming 3i, and Legion Tower 5i with free Legion accessories worth up to PHP 10,000. The accessories bundled with the Legion devices allow elevated gameplay and give gamers a competitive advantage. 

Coinciding with Lenovo’s recently announced extension of its 2-Year Premium Care warranty of select consumer devices to three years, there’s no better time for the customers of the world’s number one PC maker to cop the Legion devices they’ve been eyeing.

Announced this April, Legion’s latest devices are equipped with gamer-focused features such as the TrueStrike Keyboard that delivers 100% anti-ghosting and sub-millisecond response times; Coldfront 2.0 thermal cooling that promotes better airflow and lower temperatures while gaming; Dual Burn for better GPU and CPU optimization when boosting performance; and longer battery life made possible by NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, Hybrid Mode, and the Rapid Charge Pro battery-saving features.

Powering the advancements in the new devices are the latest 10th generation Intel Core H-series processors and AMD Ryzen 4000 Series mobile processors, and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti and RTX 2080 SUPER GPUs with Max-Q Design graphics cards, which allow for heightened realism and greater visual fidelity through real-time ray-tracing capabilities.

Legion 5

Those interested in the Legion 5 can pre-order it to get the following items for free: Legion Recon Gaming Backpack (worth PHP 2,995), Legion M300 Gaming Mouse (worth PHP 1,495), Legion K300 Gaming Keyboard (worth PHP 2,495), and Legion H300 Gaming Headset (worth PHP 2,995).

Players can experience gaming like never before with the Legion 5 (price starts at PHP 52,995), which runs on AMD Ryzen 7 4800H Mobile Processor (8 cores; 16 threads) and features 8GB memory, 512GB SSD storage, and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 graphics. The device also allows eye-popping visuals through its 15.6” FHD (1920 x 1080) display with up to 120Hz refresh rates and 1ms response times, leaving no room for stuttering and allowing more fast-paced action. 

IdeaPad Gaming 3i 

Under the promo, buyers can get the IdeaPad Gaming 3i together with free IdeaPad Gaming Backpack (worth PHP 1,995), IdeaPad Gaming M100 Mouse (worth PHP 1,295), and Legion K300 Gaming Keyboard (worth PHP 2,495).

Made for those who want to make the jump into gaming without breaking the bank, the IdeaPad Gaming 3i (price starts at PHP 46,995) has more than enough specs to run AAA games in high quality with its up to 10th generation Intel Core i7-10750H processor, 8GB memory, either 1TB HDD or 512GB SSD, and either an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 or 1650Ti graphics card. The device also provides a clearer sound delivered by Dolby Audio and has a 120Hz refresh rate to add to the visuals delivered by its 15.6” FHD (1920 x 1080) display with slim bezels.

Legion Tower 5i 

Pre-ordering the Legion Tower 5i during the promo will gift buyers with a Legion K500 Gaming Keyboard (worth PHP 3,995) and a Legion M500 Gaming Mouse (worth PHP 2,995). The Legion Tower 5i is exclusively available at the Legion Concept Store SM City North EDSA, and in all VillMan and Complink stores nationwide.

The Legion Tower 5i (price starts at PHP 72,995) is made for those looking for a high-performance gaming battle station. From gaming to max settings to running intensive programs, the Tower 5i can do it all with a 10th generation Intel Core processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER graphics card, up to 64GB memory, and up to 2TB of PCIe NVMe SSD storage.

Encased in a 28-L sleek Phantom Black chassis, the Legion Tower 5i immediately gets all the attention in a room with its ARGB-integrated transparent side panel and the Legion logo which lights up in cool blue LED lighting. Connectivity-wise, the Tower 5i has every port users need with its two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C and one Audio Combo Jack ports at the front, as well as one USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, two USB 2.0, one RJ45 Ethernet, and three Audio ports at the back.

Pre-order now and see the complete mechanics of the Legion bundle promo at viplegion.com. For more information about Lenovo Legion’s newest gaming devices, ‘like’ the official Legion Philippines Facebook page at fb.com/lenovolegionPH or visit lenovo.com/ph/en/legion.

Per DTI Fair Trade Permit No. FTEB-100982 Series of 2020.

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SIX RED-LETTER DAYS FOR ROOM BOOKINGS

From 8 to 13 July 2020, guests looking forward to safe, convenient, and memorable stays may reserve accommodations at 50% savings off the listed Best Available Rates. Within this six-day reservation period, guests can book advanced stays for dates until 30 December 2020. Available stay dates remain subject to the advice of the national government given prevailing conditions.

Guests reserving this Anniversary Promotion may also enjoy a 20% discount on all available restaurants and in-room dining services during their stay. Depending on room availability, check-out time may be extended until 2:00 PM. This offer applies to reservations on Superior, Deluxe, and Premier rooms only and may be booked via marcopolohotels.com or via (632) 7720 7777.

SIX GOURMET SIGNATURES

Dining guests are in for a spectacle of flavour until 30 July 2020. Three of the Marco Polo Ortigas Manila’s lead chefs are showcasing a total of six signature dishes that excite the palate and engage the senses. For a limited time, Cucina’s Chef Andrea Donazzan, Lung Hin’s Chef Ken Leung, and Executive Pastry Chef Francisco Arizala come together to present their “spotlight creations”.

Cucina’s chef de cuisine Andrea Donazzan embraces his and the restaurant’s Italian roots with his creative interpretations of the classics: Eggplant Parmigiana and Cannelloni with Spinach, Ricotta, and Bechamel Sauce. On the other hand, Executive Chinese Chef Ken Leung of Lung Hin demonstrates his expertise in balancing the intricacies of Cantonese cuisine with his Pan Fried Lotus Root Cake with Minced Pork & Shrimp, and Chilled Drunken Chicken in Shao Xing Wine. Dessert fans will be delighted with Chef Francisco Arizala’s sweet and eye-catching confections: the Choco-nut Cake with Caramelized Tablea Crunch, and the Mixed Berries Charlotte with White Chocolate Bavarian Cream.

These gourmet signature dishes are available at PHP 679++ and may be enjoyed for dine-in, takeaway, or pick-up. Advanced orders may be placed via (632) 7720 7777 or through Marco Polo Ortigas Manila’s official Facebook page (www.facebook.com/marcopoloortigasmanila). For more information about the Hotel’s promotions for its sixth anniversary, please visit marcopolohotels.com or email manila@marcopolohotels.com.

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