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Royalty On Their Own
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Royalty On Their Own

Even before her remarkable role as the innocent Mara in the 2010 melodrama TV series Mara Clara, Kathryn Bernardo had been preparing to be the next generation’s “Teen Queen,” with her acting experience from Goin’ Bulilit and Super Inggo. The morena beauty further expanded her horizon and took her acting prowess to the next level. It was on this path that she would be destined to meet her current partner.

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May 2018
Oppo F3 Plus
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Oppo F3 Plus

Oppo won a huge chunk of the already saturated Asian market with its selfie-centric product development, running with it ever since. The F3 Plus is the company’s upgrade to the highly popular F1s. I got my hands on one to see if the new tech upgrades warrant an entirely new-generation phone model.

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May 2017
NyneTT
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NyneTT

Music is life, but wires will be the death of all of us. Have you looked inside that drawer under the TV recently? It’s a rat’s nest of tangled wires and dust. Fortunately, we live in 2017, and that means accomplishing what once required the vinyl embrace of a cable is now wireless. Today, we take a look at the Nyne TT, Bluetooth speaker, and find out if it’s up to the task of enlivening your next party.

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May 2017
BeoPlay H5
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BeoPlay H5

I don’t consider myself an audiophile but I seem to have accumulated a fair number of premium earphones over time. My most recent purchase is Bang & Olufsen’s first wireless earphones, the Beoplay H5. Here’s my review, after about four months of almost daily use.

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May 2017
The Summer Issue
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The Summer Issue

F3 AND F3 Plus - Selfie EXPERT DUAL SELFIE CAMERA 

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May 2017
Breeze Through Summer With Samsung Cooling Solutions
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Breeze Through Summer With Samsung Cooling Solutions

If we talk about degree of heat, summer in the Philippines must be among the hottest. For thalassophiles (people who love the sea) this season is warmly welcomed, but for homebodies, summer is dreadful. However, no summer is too hot with capable cooling solutions.

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May 2017
“Delivering Tomorrow's Technology ToDay”
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“Delivering Tomorrow's Technology ToDay”

Lenovo Unveils Latest Innovations at TechLife ‘18

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October 2018
7107 Culture + Cuisine: Not Your Average Local Restaurant
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7107 Culture + Cuisine: Not Your Average Local Restaurant

We Filipinos are always in search for new and exciting restaurants to enjoy, and cuisine to try. Bonus points to the place if they’ve made the effort to make themselves IG-worthy. 7107 Culture + Cuisine hits the mark on both, and we were lucky enough to get to pay them a visit.

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October 2018
Echoes Of An Elusive Age
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Echoes Of An Elusive Age

Square ENIX is globally known for the Final Fantasy JRPG series to gamers all around the world. However, the Dragon Quest series of RPGs have a simple yet entertaining premise: a hero needs to save the land from a powerful enemy. It was one of the first Japanese RPGs to be ever released for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) back in 1986, and has drawn a massive following over the past 30 years. One of the driving forces behind the Dragon Quest series aside from creator Yuji Horii, is character designer Akira Toriyama who crought the popularity of Japanese anime throughout the entire world.

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October 2018
Identity
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Identity

A good game gets your heart going, and Identity V does just that in more ways than one. This survival-horror game from NetEase Games, the company that sent ripples through the mobile gaming community with Rules of Survival, is one you won’t be able to put down.

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October 2018
Honda HR-V Mugen
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Honda HR-V Mugen

The HR-V got my attention the first time I saw it at its launch some time back. Something about a stylish crossover SUV that leaned more towards the sporty side of the spectrum has its appeal, so when I got word that I’d have the Mugen version to test, I have to admit, I got excited. Here are my thoughts after a week on the road with the car.

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September 2017
LS2 FF325 Strobe Civik
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LS2 FF325 Strobe Civik

I have an unusually big head. This is usually not a problem with my day-to-day life, but once I have to go shopping for a helmet, it becomes something of a problem. There are very few fullface helmets that I can cram my head into, but not having anything covering my chin freaks me out. The solution? Go modular. The Helmet I’ve been stuffing my head in for the past half year has been the LS2 FF325 Strobe Civik, and here’s what I think about it.

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September 2017
Lenovo Legion Y720 Cube
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Lenovo Legion Y720 Cube

For a lot of people, PC gaming can be quite an intimidating thing to get into; not everyone knows how to build a rig from scratch, and really it’s more convenient to just pick up a console and start playing out of the box. However, pre-built gaming desktops are becoming more and more akin to their personalized counterparts in terms of power and flexibility. Lenovo’s new iteration of the Legion Cube is one such machine.

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September 2017
Dr. Levi John Lansangan
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Dr. Levi John Lansangan

The world of beauty is a female-dominated industry. Although widely regarded as a profession for women, there are a few brilliant men who dare to challenge the norm. One of them is Doctor Levi John Lansangan, medical director of DrShimmian Aesthetics Center.

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June 2017
Destination New York
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Destination New York

New York is a great place to visit whatever time of the year. It’s the city that never sleeps so there is always something to do 24/7. Even if it is your first time in New York, the streets just look familiar because you’ve seen a  lot of them on TV and in movies.

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June 2017
Volkswagen Introduces Jetta And Golf GTS In PH
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Volkswagen Introduces Jetta And Golf GTS In PH

Volkswagen Philippines is gearing up for the release of two new versions of its passenger cars, the Jetta and the Golf GTS. This move is in line with its 2017 goal of doubling the record-breaking sales output in 2016, thus solidifying its leading position among European brands.

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June 2017
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Oppo F3

The OPPO F1s was a true game-changer in the smartphone market. Upon its release, units were selling, like hotcakes. This feat was only to be expected from a phone that captures selfies impressively and retails at a very competitive price. OPPO hopes to recreate and multiply this success with the launch of the F3.

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June 2017
Fitbit Alta HR
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Fitbit Alta HR

I am not physically active. I find working out at the gym aimless, and the whole burning calories part makes it feel too much like work. I need motivation to get my mind excited rather than anxious for exercise. Recently, I got my hands on the newly launched Fitbit Alta HR, the updated version of the Alta health and fitness tracker, now with continuous heart rate tracking. Is this the key to giving me that push to take better care of myself?

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June 2017
OnePlus 3t
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OnePlus 3t

OnePlus is now officially in the country, and the first device they have for the local market is the OnePlus 3t. Every day, the market gets more and more saturated. Does the OnePlus 3t have what it takes to break into a leading position? We find out!

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June 2017
Accenture Liquid Studio In Manila Opens
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Accenture Liquid Studio In Manila Opens

Accenture's newly opened Liquid Studio in Manila jumpstarts its clients on the adoption of new technological innovations, IT trends, and accelerate software application development cycles all in one modern space. 

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July 2017
Continent 8 Partners With IPC For World-Class Cybersecurity
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Continent 8 Partners With IPC For World-Class Cybersecurity

Global network provider, Continent 8 recently partnered with IP Converge Data Services Inc.(IPC) for world-class Cybersecurity solutions for the country. The partnership sees a stronger network with more barriers against Distributed Denial of Service Attacks (DDoS). 

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July 2017
Bosch Holds Its Annual Press Conference
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Bosch Holds Its Annual Press Conference

Bosch Philippines recently held its annual press conference last June 19, 2017 at the I'm Hotel at Makati city.

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July 2017
Fujitsu Promotes Green ICT
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Fujitsu Promotes Green ICT

Information Communication Technology (ICT) has always been in the picture when it comes to running cost-efficient and optimal business operations.

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July 2017
Samsung Brings Next-Generation QLED TVs in PH
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Samsung Brings Next-Generation QLED TVs in PH

In the highly-anticipated event dubbed"The Next Frontier,"Samsung Electronics Philippines ushered in a new era of television viewing with the local launch of its new QLEDTVs.The event was attended by Samsung executives and South Korean actor, Kim Soo Hyun.

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July 2017
Web.com.ph Migrates Its Servers To IPC
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Web.com.ph Migrates Its Servers To IPC

Fortifying a partnership, web hosting firm, Web.com. ph recently tapped IPC (IP Converge Data Services Inc., a subsidiary of ePLDT Inc.) for the migration of their servers to the latter's data center facilities.

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July 2017
Destination: Rotterdam
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Destination: Rotterdam

Rotterdam’s claim to fame is that it is Europe’s largest port. It is also notably one of the busiest economic centers in the Netherlands, especially with its proximity to the Hague. But what most visitors find most surprising when they arrive in the city is its amazing architecture.

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December 2017 - January 2018
Apple Ipad Pro 10.5 And Apple Pencil
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Apple Ipad Pro 10.5 And Apple Pencil

Tablets have long been used mostly for content consumption, with incidental creation. While many have attempted to come up with creation tablets with some success, leave it to Apple to nail it. Behold, the Apple iPad Pro 10.5.

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December 2017 - January 2018
Carl Zeiss Lenses
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Carl Zeiss Lenses

I’ve needed eyeglasses since I was in grade school. Being near-sighted with astigmatism, I had to wear eyeglasses all the time, which I hated when I was younger. My prescription was so high and the lenses were always thick and heavy. In college I wore extended wear soft contact lenses and needed to wear eyeglasses occasionally as backup. But now after developing dry-eyes, my doctor shifted me to Scleral Gas Permeable Hard Contact Lenses to lessen my eye strain, especially after long hours of working in front of the computer. But for the past two years that I’ve been wearing Scleral Contact lenses, I’ve had a pair of reading glasses perched on top of my head just in case. Regular reading glasses did not protect me from eyestrain when working on the computer nor from the glare of the sun. After a long day at the office, my eyes were tired, driving home was sometimes a challenge. Then I learned that Carl Zeiss could tailor-fit a pair of spectacles for me that would address all of my concerns:

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December 2017 - January 2018
Tesla: From EV To Autopilot
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Tesla: From EV To Autopilot

Tesla is an American electric-automobile manufacturer synonymous with innovation. The company gained a head start in the industry by reenvisioning electronic vehicles and pushing the green movement forward. But before the buzz and Elon Musk, there was the GM EV1.

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July 2019
Translating Cultures And Visions
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Translating Cultures And Visions

Photographs have become windows to a country’s soul.

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July 2019