Ultimate Gaming Hub High Grounds Café by TNC Opens Plus Predator 21x Unleashed!

A New Gaming Hub has risen! Located in Quezon City entertainment capital, High Grounds Café operated by Top Gaming Cafe brand TheNet.com (TNC) is now open. Aims to attract gaming enthusiast and professionals to experience the country's first and only fully branded gaming Cafe powered by Predator.

TNC.com owner Eric Redulfin said High Grounds Café breaks the barriers in what used to be Internet-surfing-only cyber cafes. “The environment now is totally different in terms of cyber cafés. What used to be just for Internet surfing and browsing metamorphosed into complete full-fledged gaming centers. Of course the Internet is still there but gaming now takes the spotlight and the attention of game-loving and esports aficionados in the country.”

High Grounds Café is the best battleground that can accommodate hundreds of players at any given time. Offers the best gaming experience as they carry best gaming desktops courtesy of Predator - Predator G1 and Predator G3.

To give you a brief of what these predators can do. Predator G1 is powered by Intel 6th Gen 6700 Processor with 32GB DDR4 RAM and 3TB HDD / 256GB SSD accompanied with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 with 8GB GDDR5 Graphics. Predator G3, on the other hand carries the same processor but carries only 16GB DDR4 RAM, 2TB HDD / 128GB SSD Storage while utilizing NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 at 3GB GDDR5 Graphics. These killer internal specifications guarantees you silky smooth game play for any gaming titles you choose to conquer.

To level up the gaming experience, visuals will be on a 24-inch Full HD Predator XB241H monitor with NVIDIA G Sync tech with its no-tear and less-stutter performance.

Gamers can also enjoy snacks and eat their meal during their break or celebrate after a triumphant win over their competition.

Redulfin bared that High Grounds Café will also be the perfect breeding ground of future Filipino esports stars who can give esports players from other countries a run for their money. “The Philippines is a young entrant in the global esports arena. Compared to other gaming countries, I could say we’re behind but that was 2-5 years ago. Now, even if we started competing only last year in tournaments abroad, we gained much attention already with the recent triumph of the TNC Pro Team during WESG,” he said.

The TNC Pro Team composed of members Marco Polo “Raven” Fausto, Carlo “Kuku” Palad, Samson Solomon “Sam_H” Hidalgo, Timothy “Tims” Randrup, and Ryo “ryOyr” Hasegawa, made history by becoming the first Filipino grand champions at the World Electronic Sports Games (WESG) 2016 Defense of the Ancients (DotA) 2 competition taking home a whopping prize of US$800,000 (roughly Php40 million) after defeating the Cloud9 team from Denmark in the finals match.

Redulfin and team manager Paulo Sy both admitted it’s tough to maintain a competitive team that should be well trained and funded. But with the arrival of the Predator desktops at High Grounds, they know that more and more esports “athletes” or gamers will have full access to powerful PCs that can deliver the best for leisure or competitive gaming.

“We are glad that TNC decided to use Predator desktops as their only gaming rigs at High Grounds Café. It just goes to show that Predator remains to be the only preferred gaming PCs by serious esports competitors who only want the best with the most premium components found inside, those that won’t conk out in the heat of the game any time of the day. Esports is serious stuff and is ultra-competitive that needs only the best PC for gameplay, and Predator is definitely it, without question,” explains Clark Gurden, Predator Brand Ambassador, Predator Headquarters.

For his part, Jerome Matti, NVIDIA Consumer Sales Lead, Philippines, said: “We build the ultimate platform for gamers. NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 and 1060 GPUs are based on our most advanced Pascal architecture that delivers amazing speed and power efficiency, plus innovative new gaming technologies. And our advanced G-SYNC monitors are designed to give gamers incredibly smooth, tear-free gameplay. Together, they redefine what makes a perfect platform for the new generation of content. And with Acer’s exquisite craftsmanship, we are able to bring the world’s most advanced platform to the Philippines’ biggest iCafe, High Grounds powered by TNC. We are thrilled to see more and more GeForce PC gamers in the Philippines!”

To create more excitement, Predator also unveiled their new gaming monstrosity - Predator 21x! Sports a Curved 21 inch Wide FHD IPS Display encased in killer design accented with led lighting thats exudes total awesomeness! Powerful internals with Intel Kaby Lake 7th Gen Processor accompanied by two GTX GeForce 1080 at 16GB GDDR5X Graphics supported by up to 64GB DDR4 Memory and 1TB HDD / 512GB SSD! Surely this laptop is designed to slay the competition! and of course cater to your gaming needs. No Price yet as of the moment but will update as soon as it arrives.

Be sure to check High Grounds out with your Gaming Buddies, Geeks. Will update you when Predator 21x is officially available in the market.

For more about the Predator gaming system, go to the Predator Philippines Facebook page - Predator Philippines.

Surprise! Heaven Sent Christmas with Power Mac Center

Who doesn’t like surprises? Especially when it just happens when you least expect it. This holiday season, Power Mac Center is giving wonderful surprises to everyone who happens to be in their store when the clock strikes 7PM.

As a form of thanksgiving to shoppers, “Heaven Sent” will happen every day in select Power Mac Center Metro Manila stores until January 1, 2017.

Last week, unsuspecting customers of Power Mac Center Greenbelt 3 were treated to a cup of premium hot chocolate to warm the rather chilly December night and chase the holiday stress away and. Prior to that, Christmas cookies were given away to spread holiday cheer.

“It was a small gesture but it felt extremely good to see their smiles when they received the surprise. This season is all about giving, so while they are in our store to find gifts to give their loved ones, we, in turn, will make them feel extra special and give them a little token of appreciation for supporting Power Mac Center for the past 22 years,” said Joey Alvarez, Marketing Director of Power Mac Center.

Be sure to check out these Power Mac Center retail stores and Apple Authorized Service Provider branches: Greenbelt 3, Glorietta 5, The Annex at SM City North EDSA, SM City Fairview, TriNoma, Robinsons Magnolia, SM Megamall, The Podium, SM Mall of Asia, SM Aura Premier, Festival Supermall, Cash and Carry Mall, SM City Marikina, Power Plant Mall, SM City BF Parañaque, and Northeast Square Greenhills.

So what are you waiting for? Complete your holiday shopping list at a Power Mac Center store and experience a heaven sent surprise from the country’s premier Apple reseller!

Power Mac Center iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus and Apple Watch Series 2 Grand Launch.

Premier Apple partner Power Mac Center organized a grand launching event for the latest iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus as well as the latest Series2 Apple Watch  at midnight of November 11, 2016 held at Power Mac Center Greenbelt 3 in Makati City.

Celebrities and brand ambasssadors graced the event - Champ Lui Pio, Director Brillante Mendoza, Chienna Filomeno, Jeric Teng, Marc Nelson, Jay Contreras, and Raimund Marasigan.

Apple fans started lining up for the latest iPhone 7 very early in the afternoon as the first buyers would get exclusive gifts. First 22 customers to buy an iPhone 7 would get 7,000 Pal Mabuhay Miles, Adam Elements iKlips iOS Storage, UAG Rugged Case, thecoopidea lightning cable, Whoosh cleaning kit, Belkin Screen Protector and Bobino cable organizer. Buyers of the Series 2 Apple Watch would also get gifts such as 4,500 Pal Mabuhay Miles, Spigen Protector and thecoopidea mount station. While waiting, musical stylings with sync session created a party vibe.

As soon as the time strike 12 Midnight, Power Mac Center opens its doors and lucky customers got first dibs on the latest iPhone  7 and New Series 2 Apple Watch.

iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus is Now Available with Power Mac Center. Get the latest iPhone from the most trusted dealer of Apple Products. iPhone 7 is price at 37,990 for 32GB, 43,990 for 128GB, and 49,990 for 256GB. As for iPhone 7 Plus, 32GB cost 44,990, 128GB 50,990 and 256GB for 56,990.

The New Series 2 Apple Watch is now being offered in stylish bands, leather and stainless steel as well as Nike and Ceramic Cases. Series  2 Apple Watch is priced for 20,990 for 38mm while the 42mm at 22,490. Apple Watch Edition is priced for 69,990 for 38mm and 72,990 for 42mm.

You could check them out at Power Mac Center near you. Demo units are readily available so you could test and see for yourself what iPhone 7 has to offer, same goes to what the new series 2 Apple Watch.

Nvidia sets up GeForce eSports Xtreme DOTA 2 Tournament

Gamer Geeks! Gather your team and best players when it comes to DOTA 2 and you get a chance to win a whopping PHP 225,000 in prize money! with Nvidia GeForce eSports Xtreme DOTA 2 Tournament!

Tournament aims to grow the DOTA 2 gaming community in the Philippines by creating opportunities for casual gamers. Professional Gamers are not allowed to compete and so giving other players a chance to test out their skills.

NVIDIA Certified Cafes  will host the qualifying matches . Finals will be held at SM Light Residence and will be streamed across the Philippines and around the World.

Schedules are follows:
October 15 - TNC Intramuros 3 - Herald Bldg., Intramuros, Manila
October 16 - TNC Bacolod - Caudra Street, Bacolod City
October 16 - iPlay Cyber Square Cafe (ADTECH) - Corrales-Hayes St., Cagayan de Oro City
October 22 - ROG Net Shop - Marval Street Davao City
October 22 - TNC Morayta - Morayta, Manila
October 22 - Pacific Icon - Pacific Suites, Dapitan, Sampaloc, Manila
October 29 - TNC Patts - Sea Tower Bldg, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City
October 29 - Pacific Cybercafe Las Pinas Perpetual - Las Pinas, Perpetual College

Semi-Finals: November 5, 2016 and Finals November 26, 2016 with Top 4 teams will compete in Manila.
Qualifiers Round Prize: 15,000 Pesos per Leg
Champion: 10,000 Pesos
1st Runner Up: 3,000 Pesos
2nd Runner Up: 2,000 Pesos

Finals Prize Pool: 105,000 Pesos
Champion: 70,000 Pesos
1st Runner Up: 20,000 Pesos
2ndRunner Up: 10,000 Pesos
3rd Runner Up: 5,000 Pesos

"The Gaming community in the Philippines is fast growing. As a key player in this field, NVIDIA is delighted to equip local iCafes with our award-winning GeForce GTX GPUs so that gamers -- both professionals and casuals -- can enjoy a better gaming experience," said Jerome Matti, NVIDIA Consumer Sales Manager, at the launch of the tournament at TNC, Intramuros, Manila.

NVIDIA Partners supporting the event are Palit, MSI Philippines, Asus Philippines, Galaxy Philippines, Ballistix, Zotac Philippines and Inno3D Philippines, PLDT, IN WIN and SM Light Mall.

GameStart Asia 2016 Gaming Convention Singapore! ESports Games Cosplay and More

GameStart Asia is back for its third year! To bring gaming enthusiasts three days of game-related fun, including showcases and previews, international guests, cosplay, and visitor favourites like Retro DNA, harkening back the popular arcade and early-generation console games for free-play and purchase to happen at Suntec Convention Centre from October 7 to 9.  This year, fans will see a stronger focus on eSports with multiple tournaments happening that visitors can register for.  There are also special offers on games, peripherals, hardware and merchandise from popular game franchises.

GameStart 2016

Exhibitor list includes heavyweights like PlayStation, Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia and FunPlus, as well as a strong showing of local and indie game developers and companies, such as Witching Hour Studios, collectible statue-makers Kinetiquettes and Singapore gaming peripheral brand, Armaggeddon.

Below are some key areas of the event:

GAME SHOWCASES & INTERNATIONAL GUESTS
Visitors can get their hands on all kinds of games - from retro to indie, triple A and even card games, with a key highlight of the event being preview demos of yet-to-be-released games. The list of games will be announced nearer the show.

Fans of Japanese game Touken Ranbu, will get to meet Yuta Hanazawa from DMM Games. Special music performance by Malaysian guitarist, Az Samad, who has performed with Distant Worlds: Music from Final Fantasy, will see him play selected tracks from popular titles.

Cosplay is a big part of any gaming convention, and GameStart 2016 is bringing in two renowned cosplayers, Miu (Vietnam) and Okageo (USA), who will judge the GameStart Cosplay Runway. Cosplayers will enjoy free entry to the event.

ESPORTS
eSports, or competitive gaming, is taking the world by storm that commands millions of viewers and billions in sponsorship and advertising spend globally. PlayStation returns as a major exhibitor with a new focus on supporting the growth of eSports. They will once again have the largest booth at the event, as the Presenting Sponsor for South East Asia Major 2016, the largest console tournament in Southeast Asia, which will be hosted at GameStart for the very first time.

SEAM 2016

Expect action-packed weekend of professional-tier eSports as top and celebrity Street Fighter players from around the world travel to Singapore to compete for a coveted spot in the official Capcom Cup 2016 Finals - the finale of a year-long worldwide league that offers a prize pool of USD 500,000. Other notable tournaments are for Guilty Gear Xrd -REVELATOR-, BlazBlue Central Fiction and the highly anticipated King of Fighters XIV, most of which are qualifiers to regional tournament finals in Japan and China.

Notable personalities who will be present include Daigo “The Beast” Umehara, Gootecks and Mike Ross from Cross Counter TV, Mark “Markman” Julio and Singaporean Street Fighter prodigy, Ho Kun Xian, who is a professional gamer, sponsored by Razer.

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MyRepublic is the Official Fibre Broadband Partner for GameStart 2016, and also the Presenting Sponsor for the Overwatch Champions Singapore tournament, which will see some of the best teams battle it out at their booth for over $5,000 worth of cash, and prizes from co-sponsor Armaggeddon. GameStart’s annual FIFA tournament, the Gamestart Championship Cup, is also making a comeback with support from Xbox Singapore, and over $4,000 in cash and prizes sponsored by GameStart, Xbox and Monitor Sponsor, ViewSonic.

FOUNDERS BASE & DOUJIN MARKET
GameStart is rooted in supporting and putting a spotlight on indie and upcoming talent from Singapore and the region, and Founders Base is where indie game developers and startups are offered subsidised booths to exhibit and showcase their work to visitors. GameStart has just renewed their partnership with Taipei Game Show, in which both parties foster cross promotion of Singapore and Taiwanese games by hosting a number of companies from each country at their respective shows. A number of indie studios from Taiwan will exhibit at Founders Base under the Taipei Game Show umbrella. The inaugural GameStart Indie Awards will see GameStart 2016 visitors vote for their favourite indie game at the convention, and the top-voted indie will win a trip to exhibit at Taipei Game Show 2017.

Doujin Market is the largest amateur artist event in Singapore that focuses on Japanese content, and as a new collaboration for 2016, Doujin Market @ GameStart will bring 24 amateur artists to GameStart 2016, curated by Cosplay Partner and Doujin Market organiser, Neo Tokyo Project (Doujin - Japanese term for self-published works and artwork by amateur artists).

“GameStart Asia’s collaboration with Doujin Market provides great opportunities for upcoming artists to showcase their works, as we want to help shine a spotlight on the immense pool of talent that exists in Singapore and the region,” Elicia Lee, Director of Eliphant Pte. Ltd, said.

TRADE-INS, EXCLUSIVE OFFERS & FREEBIES
In GameStart tradition, the first 300 visitors per day will receive a ‘Random Loot’ goodie bag, which could contain t-shirts or prints from Xmashed Gear, gaming peripherals, high-end storage devices from Seagate or special merchandise from other sponsors. The Quest, Powered by Armaggeddon, will send visitors on a quest to complete specific tasks around the venue for swag, as well as more chances to win prizes in the GameStart Lucky Draw, which includes an ergonomic gaming chair by Secret Lab and gaming notebook from Official Notebook Sponsor MSI. For those looking to offload old laptops, game consoles, games (except PC platform) and mobile devices, bring them down to the Gadget Solution booth to trade them in for GameStart vouchers, which can be spent anywhere in the venue, including purchasing and pre-ordering new consoles, games, merchandise and more at the many sales booths, such as local retailer TOG (Toy or Game), Secret Lab, Armaggeddon, Liongeeks and Xmashed Gear.

“We’re excited to bring Southeast Asia’s Premier Gaming Convention back for its third year. Gamers from Singapore and all around the region can expect a bigger variety of content, activities and all-things-gaming over the three days,” Elicia added.

GameStart 2016
When: 7 – 9 Oct 2016
Where: Suntec Convention Centre, Hall 405 and 406, Singapore
Ticket Prices:
One day Standard - S$12
Three day standard - S$30
VIP Passes - S$70 (includes three days entry passes, Priority Queue Passes and more)
Free Entry for Cosplayers
Hashtags: #GameStart2016

Taiwan Best Brands Invades Trinoma! Taiwan Excellence August 19 to 21, 2016!

Wide selection of high quality products from Taiwan’s best brands will greet the the Filipino Consumers and Mall-goers at the third Taiwan Excellence Experiencing Zone, happening at TriNoma mall in Quezon City on August 19 to 21. A Great Way to Celebrate Quezon City Day!

Led by the Bureau of Foreign Trade and in partnership with the Taiwanese government, the Taiwan Excellence Experiencing Zone is an interactive product showcase featuring  top brands that bear the Taiwan Excellence seal, which assures customers of the innovative products of great quality.

Over 140 products from 54 Taiwan Excellence-accredited brands will be offered at the Experiencing Zone. The product categories ranging from Information and Communications Technology, Home and Living, and Sports and Leisure are being offered. This includes STRIDA’s durable bicycles designed for convenient and reliable urban transport, SH-RD’s protein cream that avoids hair damage and promises softer and shinier hair, and FECA’s storage products that help in maximizing the home space.

Performances, fashion shows, games, and raffle draws are lined up to keep shoppers entertained. Watch out for surprise gigs from your favorite bands such as Silent Sanctuary (August 19), Callalily (August 20), and Up Dharma Down (August 21).

There will also be booth tours and brand presentations to educate consumers on how the featured products can complement their lifestyle. Selling booths from brands such as Tatung, MSI, FECA, and Asus will be available, while generous discounts from brands like Kymco, MSI, Pacific, Tatung, Tern, and Thermaltake will be offered on-ground.

Don’t miss out on the latest gadgets, home appliances, fitness gear, and many other treats from Taiwan Excellence-approved brands and head to TriNoma on August 19 to 21!

Great Deals and Tech Finds at Power Mac Center Expo for PMC22

Apple Premium Reseller Power Mac Center is celebrating its 22nd anniversary with a first-of-its-kind interactive sales event "Power Mac Center Expo" happening from August 17 to 21 at the SM Megamall Megatrade Hall 3. Expect up to 90 percent off on premium items like power banks, audio, cases, sleeves, bags and more as well as special rates on Apple products.

The first few hours of the expo were exclusive to VIPs and Power Mac Center 1 Infinite Card members. The event is free of admission to the public from 6PM onwards on August 17 and during mall hours on August 18-21. Guests are asked to register at the reception booth or pre-register online at https://goo.gl/GjSUHn. Online registration is already close but you could still register via on-site. It is first come first serve basis so you need to be early to get those great valued products and deals.

I did have my share of shopping. Found some incredible #techfinds from a 200 Pesos 11000mAh Just Mobile Powerbank, iWalk 10000mAh Powerbank for 500 Pesos, 500 Pesos A-Jays Four Earphones, 300 Pesos Incase Mac Book Sleeeves, 500 Pesos Ozaki Lightning USB cable, 1945 Pesos old iPod Shuffle, LocoFoto Super Wide Lens for only 350 Pesos. For Apple Products, for brand new items a discount of 10-15% while for open box or refurbished units 30-32% off.

Be sure to go early as the event was well received by the public. If you are looking for Apple Products, I suggest go straight ahead to Apple products booth Far Left Side as demand for brandd new and open box are high.


Here is Robi Domingo who was also there for shopping.

All major Credit cards are accepted as well as Debit cards and also cash for payments.

Their Select partner brands have their own booths to showcase their products and also offers discounts. Power Mac Center’s Apple Authorized Training Center setup a pop-up school providing FREE training and demonstrations on different topics specific to Mac apps. FREE Mac cleaning and consultation by The Apple Authorized Service Provider booth.

Individuals may also explore career opportunities at the recruitment booth during the event, whereas local businesses, entrepreneurs, and academic institutions may discuss their proposals and offerings with Power Mac Center at the Corporate Business Group and Education Business Group booth.

“We’re inviting everyone to come to Megatrade Hall 3 because all deals are exclusively available at the event. This is the culmination of Power Mac Center’s month-long celebration. We want to give our guests the complete Apple experience all in one venue as thanksgiving for the past 22 years of unwavering support,” said Marketing Director Joey Alvarez.

Over the years, Power Mac Center has proven its position as a premium reseller of Apple products and accessories that enhance the Apple lifestyle. It has grown to a nationwide network of 26 retail branches, eight Apple Authorized Service Centers, and two Apple Authorized Training Centers. Power Mac Center has also partnered with countless schools, businesses, and other institutions that sought to implement the Apple ecosystem.

Power Mac Expo is still on going till August 21, 2016! So what you waiting for?!

More information about products and services may be obtained from Power Mac Center’s website www.powermaccenter.com and Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat accounts (@powermaccenter). The official hashtag for the event is #PMC22.

Free Enterprise Digital Workshop for Business and Entrepreneurs by IP Converge Data Services, Inc. IPC

IPC (IP Converge Data Services, Inc.), local cloud services pioneer, will be holding a free digital enterprise innovation seminars for business owners and entrepreneurs.

“Digital is the new Normal. If a company doesn't take advantage of today’s plethora of readily available enterprise applications, it runs the risk of being left behind by competition who do,” said Niño Valmonte, Director for Product Management & Marketing at IPC. “Doing business in this day and age compels us to adopt a digital mindset, and the fastest and most cost-efficient way to do it is through the cloud.”


Entitled “Gear up to Innovate: An essential blueprint for digital transformation”, the session aims to emphasize to businesses the importance of a digital mindset in today’s highly connected world. Insights about digital best practices will be shared and the most relevant cloud-based business tools will be explored.

Attendees will be engaged in an immersive demo of collaborative business applications and witness how workplace productivity can be elevated through these tools. More importantly, IPC will elaborate on the effective ways to migrate business processes to the cloud.

The “Gear up to Innovate” seminar series starts on August 19, 2016 and will run until the end of the year. It will be held at 1:30 PM - 5:50 PM on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from there on at 34F RCBC Plaza Tower 2, Ayala Avenue, Makati City.

Participants will be accommodated on a first come, first served basis. To register, visit http://gearup.ipc.ph.

Taiwan Excellence Experiencing Zone Goes to SM MOA This July 2016!

Organized by the Bureau of Foreign Trade (BOFT) under MOEA of Taiwan government, the Taiwan Excellence Experiencing Zone will showcase Taiwan’s most dynamic brands, which bears the Taiwan Excellence seal that confirms their high quality and product superiority. Covering the ICT, Home and Living, and Sports and Leisure industries with up to more than 200 products from 54 brands notably from top industry leaders like Acer, ASUS, D-Link, Sakura and Transcend, Mall goers will get the opportunity to discover Taiwan's best brands and purchase from a wide selection when they visit Taiwan Excellence Experiencing Zone at SM City Mall of Asia Atrium on July 8 to 10, 2016.

At the event, Fitness and sports equipment as well as motoring will be showcased. KYMCO’s motorcycles that redefine transportation means. Pacific’s bikes that continuously provides inventive ways to make biking more exciting. Johnson’s fitness products that can be your partner in maintaining your personal health.

Be entertained as the event will also feature a fashion show and dance group performance by Coven PH. Hosting the event will be Model actor Mikael Daez and cosplayer sisters Ashley and Alodia Gosiengfiao. Featured Artist will also render a show-stopping performance - Daryl Ong (July 8), KZ Tandingan (July 9) and Morissette Amon (July 10).

Join the booth navigation tours and brand presentations, and see how the featured products can complement your lifestyle. Brands such as Asus, Heartway, and MSI will offer their products at a discounted rate. There will also be games and lucky draws, wherein prizes will be raffled off to lucky guests.

Save the date and discover the possibilities that Taiwan brands can bring to your life!

For More info Visit their FB Page > Taiwan Excellence PH https://web.facebook.com/TaiwanExcellence.ph
And their website at http://www.taiwanexcellence.org/index_en.html

Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center partners with Samsung Electronics for their Modernization.

Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center (CGHMC), one of the oldest and prestigious healthcare institutions in the Philippines and under the leadership of philanthropist Dr. James G. Dy signed a partnership agreement with Samsung Electronics and Bullseye Solutions, Inc. (BSI) last April 28, 2016 for the modernization of the hospital.

Standing (left to right): Engr. Gabriel Delim, Dir. Hilda Ong, Ms. Gracita Javier, Ms. Luciana Bernabe, Dir. Robert Yang, Mr. Marvin Chua, Dir. Simon Lee, Dr. Cesar Co, Dr. Robert Sy, Dir. Jameson Dy, Dr. Modesto Llamas, Mr. James Kwon, Mr. Daniel Choi, Ms. Ireen Catane, Ms. Addie Alberto, Ms. Malou Estacio, Mr. JC Ahn

It was a momentous occasion attended by top executives from both parties as it was also timely for the 125th year anniversary of Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center and for Samsung Electronics' entry into the healthcare space in the Philippines, through its local partner Bullseye Solutions, Inc.

As a worldwide leader in technology, Samsung Electronics seeks to maximize its presence in the hospital environment by not only providing the most advanced medical equipment but also its numerous B2B products such as large format displays (LFDs), air conditioning units, mobile devices and other range of products completing the modern CGHMC.  Bullseye Solutions, Inc. shall oversee the overall implementation of the modernization initiative in radiology.

The Modernization program includes acquisition of the latest radiology equipment such as a 512 slice CT scan machine, full room digital radiography solutions, mobile DR systems and high end ultrasound systems.  The extensive renovation of the entire radiology department would place CGHMC's radiology department as one of the most advance in Asia.

JBL Philippines Revamps its SM Megamall Store into Interactive Acoustical Space

MANILA, June 4, 2016  – Beyond Innovations opens the doors to its Grand Reopening of JBL Acoustical Space at SM Megamall. Attendees are treated to exclusive opening day discounts and raffle prizes. The event, attended by JBL/HARMAN executives and distributors, dealers and select members of the press, was also graced by celebrity guests – top fashion and lifestyle blogger, Camille Co with  model and TV personality, Kim Domingo.

Located at 4th floor Cyberzone, the technology hub of SM Megamall, JBL Acoustical Space was renovated in April 2016 to transform into an interactive gallery by giving consumers improved access to HARMAN’s award-winning products from legendary brands such as JBL™, harman/kardon™ and AKG™.

JBL Acoustical Space features HARMAN’s brands, from home audio products, high-performance loudspeakers and headphones for everyone from sound aficionados and tech gurus to music lovers and style seekers.

Entering the store, consumers are greeted by displays of home theater speakers and soundbars. The 5.1 Home Theater speaker system is readily available for testing, either for playing movies or music. For a more intimate and immersive experience, home theatre products can be experienced at the improved Home Theater room which boasts of a projector  for better and larger viewing. It is powered by Control4, a Home Automation system, which enables control of lights or speakers just by using a touch screen. The Home Theater room will help shoppers get a sense of how quality audio truly sounds so that they can have the richest music or movie watching experience possible.

For those seeking portable music solutions, headphones and portable speakers are displayed in more interactive modules at the right side of the store. This section of JBL Acoustical Space features modules with TVs showing slideshows and videos of the newest products.

There is also a new tech section where customers can sit down and tinker around with their iPad and explore the different JBL applications to further enhance the performance of JBL products like the Everest and Pulse 2. JBL Acoustical Space is the first JBL store in the Philippines boasting this experience area.

As part of the Grand Re-Opening activities, JBL Acoustical Space treats shoppers to exclusive deals – big discounts to JBL and Harman Kardon bestsellers and new releases:

JBL Charge 2+ :  It is a portable, compact stereo speaker with room-filling sound and a battery with capacity enough to power your lifestyle—however active it may be. Allowing you to listen wirelessly and charge endlessly in rain or shine, its 6,000 mAh lithium-ion battery keeps the music going for a full 12 hours, with power to spare for charging phones, tablets and other devices through its USB port to ensure that you are never left hanging without your tunes or mobile device while on any expedition.


JBL Everest 300BT:   JBL® Everest™ 300 is legendary sound set free. Bluetooth 4.1 enables wireless connectivity, JBL Pro Audio Sound delivers a dynamic listening experience, and sculpted ear cushions allow for unprecedented fit, and comfort on your ears. With a rechargeable battery offering 20 hours of performance and ShareMe 2.0 to wirelessly share music, videos and games, now you can dance alone or with a partner, free from limits. A built-in microphone also allows for easy call access.

JBL Cinema SB400: The JBL Cinema SB 400 includes Bluetooth wireless technology for streaming content from an iPad, iPhone or other properly equipped gadget to play through the 2 x 60-watt soundbar. The 2.1-channel system incorporates two woofers, two tweeters and an amplifier in an ultrathin enclosure. A separate 8-inch, 200-watt wireless subwoofer ships with the SB 400 and can be placed anywhere in a room. The SB 400, designed for HDTVs 46 inches and larger, features exceptional bass response as it includes a separate bass control so users can manipulate subwoofer output.  

Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 2: The new Harman Kardon® Onyx Studio™ 2 combines award winning design language with a beautiful balanced form blended with an amazing audio performance delivering authentic, room-sized sound from any compatible hand-held device. The compact, free-standing speaker system incorporates two woofers, two tweeters, and two passive radiator cones for rich and realistic fourchannel sound. The unit connects wirelessly to any Bluetooth® enabled hand-held device and has a rechargeable lithium ion battery that allows for up to five hours of playing time.

Harman Kardon SOHO BT:  Designed with travel in mind, the Bluetooth® headset embodies sleek, headturning visual and touch appeal, with premium-stitched leather and a stainless steel body and sliders. Ear-cup-mounted touch-sensitive controls are at your fingertips, providing instant access to remote functions — the ultimate in simplified control and total convenience. Truly wireless, these headphones combine the connective ease of Bluetooth® technology and NFC for maximum pairing from a wide spectrum of smart devices.



Harman Kardon Sabre 35: The Harman Kardon Sabre SB 35 soundbar redefines what a home entertainment system should be in a modern form, function and design. With an ultra-thin, 1.25”, aluminum-finished soundbar and its ultra compact companion – a wireless, powered subwoofer – the Sabre makes bulky audio equipment look and sound passé. With custom developed Harman Kardon drivers tuned to perfection and maximum processing power for the latest audio technologies, the Harman Kardon Sabre SB 35 doesn’t just look the part – it sounds it as well.

Taiwan Excellence on its Third Year Strengthening Ties and More Products for Filipinos.

According to 2015 Philippine Statistics Authority data, Taiwan is the 4th top import country (with 5.2 billion USD imports) and the 9th top export country (with 2.2 billion USD exports) in the world. With this, Taiwan Excellence campaign, which is organized by Bureau of Foreign Trade (BOFT) of Taiwan government and implemented by Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), seeks to reinforced its ties with the country and bring brand awareness to Filipinos.

Taiwan Excellence on its 3rd year will have more exciting and more comprehensive activities in 2016 bringing in superior products and services for which TAITRA aims to let Filipino consumers experience how they can enhance their lives and create a truly “Excellent Lifestyle.”

Over the years, Taiwan Excellence activities have brought Filipinos closer to Taiwanese products. These innovative and high quality products have seen greater acceptance in the market and have become an integral part of the Filipino lifestyle – from appliances that provide convenience in managing households, Gadgets that complement work and lifestyle, and Equipment that makes life easier and healthy.

For this year, Taiwan Excellence will introduce its latest product line-up, all of which capture Taiwan brands’ features that have gained global recognition for their distinct quality and sheer excellence. Some brands include ACER, ASUS, MSI and PX for Information and Communications Technology products; Tatung, Sakura, and Caesar for Household Goods; and Johnson, Pacific and KYMCO for Sports and Leisure products.

“In the past two years, we have witnessed the very strong demand among Filipinos for high quality Taiwan-made products to meet their lifestyle needs. Through the Taiwan Excellence campaign, we hope to bring high quality products that will help Filipinos upgrade their lifestyles. We hope Filipino consumers will be empowered to make educated decisions about their purchases and experience the benefits and superior quality of our products and brands,” said Scott Yang, Deputy Executive Director of TAITRA.

(From left) Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) Deputy Executive Director of Strategic Marketing Department Scott Yang, Taiwan Economic & Cultural Office (TECO) Ambassador of the Philippines Dr. Gary Song-Huann LIN, Manila Economic & Cultural Office (MECO) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Amadeo Perez Jr., and celebrity guest Jasmine Curtis-Smith.

(From left) Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) Deputy Executive Director of Strategic Marketing Department Scott Yang, Taiwan Economic & Cultural Office (TECO) Ambassador of the Philippines Dr. Gary Song-Huann LIN, Manila Economic & Cultural Office (MECO) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Amadeo Perez Jr., and celebrity guest Jasmine Curtis-Smith.

Taiwan Excellence has already got things started during their kick-off at SM Megamall. They will be conducting road shows July 8 to 10 in SM Mall of Asia, August 19 to 21 in TriNoma, and October 21 to 23 in Market! Market! Visit www.taiwanexcellence.ph for more details.