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Aug 8, 2016

ASUS Philippines ZenFone 3 Laser and ZenFone 3 Max in PH this August

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The Zenfone 3 family just got bigger and bolder! ASUS Philippines confirms the arrival of its newest addition to the ZenFone 3 smartphone series, the ZenFone 3 Laser and ZenFone3 Max together with the three phones slated to launch in August in the country.

Conceived with sophistication and affordability in mind, these two products have outdone their previous predecessors with sophisticated design, a world-class camera, reliable performance, and unparalleled, lasting longevity.

Beauty and Elegance Inside Out

The ZenFone 3 Laser and Zenfone 3 Max features a 13MP camera with the latest Sony IMX214 sensor that captures stunning photos without any lag. The ZenFone 3 Laser, in particular, is able to achieve focus in just 0.03 seconds, and its laser has an operational range of 1.5, twice compared to other smartphones.

This camera also has an industry-leading Low Light mode with pixel-merging technology that captures 400%-brighter photos at night or in extreme low-light scenes – all that without the need for any flash.

Meanwhile, their Backlight (Super HDR) mode can see through daytime shadow with superb clarity, while its Super Resolution mode captures detailed images at resolutions of up to 52MP.

The 5.5-inch ZenFone 3 Laser and 5.2-inch ZenFone 3 Max sport a sophisticated aluminum alloy with design elements that add visual aesthetics and an easy, comfortable grip. Both phones have a finely sandblasted matt surface and a gently rounded edge, combined with a refined metallic-chamfered edge surrounding its display.

Both also sport the quintessential and ergonomic fingerprint sensor placed near the top of its rear panel, allowing the index finger to naturally rest on it. The fingerprint sensor allows it to rapidly unlock the phone, using authentication by other apps.

ZenFone 3 Laser is available in two attractive colors to complement even the most-color conscious attire: glacier silver and sand gold. While the ZenFone 3 Max is available in three attractive colors: titanium gray, glacier silver, and sand gold.

Extreme Performance and Longevity

The ZenFone 3 Laser boasts a powerful Snapdragon 430 octa-core processor, 4GB of RAM and 32GB of storage that will be able to satisfy everyone’s entertainment needs, that is also backed with one of the loudest and clearest speakers in its class because of the magnets used in its voice coils that have an extremely strong magnetic flux.

Meanwhile, the ZenFone 3 Max offers longevity like no other with its 4130mAh battery that provides up to 30 days of standby time, and the ability to turn into a power bank with reverse-charging capabilities offering high-speed charging of other devices, it is also equipped with a powerful Quad-Core 64 bit processor running at 1.25Ghz complimented with a Mali T720 graphics processor.

An Incredible Smartphone Innovation

From the birth of ZenFone 2 Laser and ZenFone Max that pushed innovation to deliver an unparalleled smartphone experience, ASUS has outdone itself once more with a rebirth in the form of the ZenFone 3 Laser and ZenFone 3 Max which offers the best of both worlds in terms of design and performance, without a doubt – innovation is, and will always be, the middle name of ASUS.

	SPECIFICATIONS
	ASUS ZenFone 3 Laser (ZC551KL)
Construction			Premium-crafted metallic design with Corning Gorilla Glass and 2.5D contoured edges Slim bezel (2.58mm) and 77% Screen to Body ratio. Exquisite Zen pattern inspired buttons
Display, Resolution			5.5" Full HD 1920 x 1080 display 400nits brightness Gorilla Glass 3 with 2.5D contoured edges
Processor		CPU	Snapdragon 430 octa-core 64-bit processor
		GPU	Adreno 505
Memory		RAM / ROM	4GB RAM / 32GB ROM
PixelMaster Camera		Front Camera	8MP PixelMaster Camera, f/2.0 aperture, 89˚ wide view angle HDR / Lowlight Selfie
		Rear Camera	13MP PixelMaster Camera (Sony IMX214) ; f/2.0 aperture 2nd generation 0.03s laser auto focus Color correction (RGB) sensor for the best white balance and natural-looking colors Dual-LED real tone flash
		Camera features	Electronic image stabilization for the best steady video / FHD video recording 52MP Super Resolution Mode Advanced Lowlight / Real-time HDR 32 seconds long exposure Selfie beautification mode / Manual mode
Wireless			Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot CAT. 4. 150/50Mbps (download/upload)
Connectivity			Bluetooth 4.0 Rear fingerprint security sensor
SIM card and SD slot			slot1:Micro SIM (2G/4G) slot2:Nano SIM (2G/4G) / up to 128GB Micro SD
GPS			GPS, AGPS, GLONESS, BEIDOU
OS			Android M with ZenUI 3.0
Battery			3000 mAh
Audio			ICEpower enhanced speaker Dual Microphone with Noise Cancellation Audio Wizard for enhanced audio experience
Dimensions			149 x 76 x 8.05mm
Weight			150grams
Color			Glacier Silver, Sand Gold

	SPECIFICATIONS
	ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC502TL)
Construction			Premium-crafted metallic design with 2.5D contoured glass Slim bezel (2.25mm) and 75% S to B ratio. Exquisite Zen pattern inspired buttons
Display, Resolution			5.2" HD 1280 x 720 display > 400nits brightness 2.5D contoured glass
Processor		CPU	Quad-core 64-bit processor, 1.25GHz
		GPU	Mali T720
Memory		RAM / ROM	3GB RAM / 32GB ROM
PixelMaster Camera		Front Camera	5M PixelMaster Camera, f/2.0 aperture HDR/Lowlight/Beautification mode
		Rear Camera	13MP PixelMaster Camera, 5p Lagan lens
		Camera features	52MP Super Resolution Backlight HDR mode / Low Light mode / Selfie mode / Panorama mode / Beautification / Time Lapse / Effect mode
Wireless			Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot CAT. 4. 150/50Mbps (download/upload)
Connectivity			Bluetooth 4.0 Rear fingerprint security sensor
SIM card and SD slot			slot1:Micro SIM (3G/4G) slot2:Nano SIM (3G/4G) / Micro SD up to 64GB
GPS			GPS and AGPS
OS			Android M with ZenUI 3.0
Battery			4130 mAh Supports Reverse Charging and Super Saving mode
Audio			ICEpower enhanced speaker Dual Microphone with Noise Cancellation Audio Wizard for enhanced audio experience
Dimensions			149.5 x 73.7 x 8.55 mm
Weight			148 grams
Color			Titanium Gray, Glacier Silver, Sand Gold

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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 17,000 employees around the globe with a world-class R&D team of over 5,500 engineers. Company revenue for 2015 was approximately US$14 billion.

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PR from ASUS Philippines

Jul 14, 2016

Be a Professional Baker at the Philippine Baking Institute

Jexx Hinggo 12:41 PM 2016 , bake 7 Comments

I am a self-confessed lover of bread. I don't know why but I like the texture and the sweet taste that I can't stop eating it. When I need something to nibble, I look for bread. Please don't judge me. Hahaha! Also, I love watching cooking and baking shows like Bake with Anna Olson and Cake Boss.

When I learned that the Davao Bloggers Society was invited for a baking workshop, I think I was the first person to sign up. I feel fidgety writing this blog because I am really excited to share my first baking experience with you guys. It's definitely one for the books!

First of all, the Philippine Baking Institute invited us and conducted the baking workshop inside their facility at Ecoland Drive, Davao City. last May 28, 2016. They are a premier baking institute in Davao City which offers baking education by certified and professional instructors. Our instructors/chefs for the day were Chef Steve Lim and Chef Francis Mangubat. Some participants, including me, attended another event in the morning. We joined the baking session at around 2PM. Some of our friends from DBS already baked pandesal and Spanish bread in the morning.

The first lesson was how to bake Brownies. I'd like to share the recipe so you can also try this out.

Ingredients:

250g Butter

6 pcs Large Eggs

450g Brown Sugar

5g Salt

5ml Vanilla

390g All Purpose Flour

80g Cocoa Powder

80g Cashew

2g Baking Soda

70g Dark Chocolate/Unsweetened (optional)

Procedure:

1. Melt butter and cocoa powder in a double boiler. Let it cool after.

2. Add in eggs one at a time and mix.

3. Add dry ingredients and fold.

4. Add the sugar mixture.

5. Bake at 160 degrees Celsius until baked.

The next pastry we baked was Pineapple Tarts. I don't have the recipe so I'll just share some photos.

The last pastry we baked was Butterscotch.

Ingredients:

360g Butter

800g Brown Sugar

100g Glucose

30ml Vanilla

6pcs Eggs

720g All Purpose Flour

30g Baking Powder

15g salt

Procedure:

1. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

2. Cream butter and brown sugar.

3. Add eggs one at a time.

4. Add vanilla extract.

5. Add the dry ingredients.

6. Fold in nuts and dried mango.

7. Bake at 160 degrees Celsius until golden brown.

I forgot to take photos of the Butterscotch because we were all excited eating all of it! Hahaha! But wait, we can't end the baking session without a major #flatlay! #FlatlayGoals :p

I am grateful to join the baking session at the Philippine Baking Institute. Actually, I've been thinking of taking baking lessons before when I had a lot of free time. When I learned about their wide range of professional baking education, I think this is something to look forward to. I might have a new hobby soon! :)

If you want to learn more about their services and their workshops, please visit their website at http://www.pbi.edu.ph/.

Here's a schedule for August and September Workshops

Philippine Baking Institute

Facebook: www.facebook.com/pbidavao

Website: www.pbi.edu.ph/

Address: Ecoland Drive, Davao City

Contact Numbers: (082) 324-6085 / 0917 684 7538

Office Hours: 8AM to 5PM

Thanks for dropping by and have a great day! - Jexx

Sep 12, 2015

Berocca - Blast of Threes

Jexx Hinggo 6:28 AM bakasyonista , berocca 0 Comments

Berocca partied with us in Kadayawan #OnFullBlast as they introduced their newest flavors - Orange, Citrus, and Mixed Berries. Berocca is a brand of effervescent drink in tablet form. It contains B vitamins, Vitamin C, and Aspartame. We had a blast at Club Echelon taking the first dibs in their newest flavors.

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With the managers of Berocca Philippines

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Davao Bloggers represent!

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Looks like this is approved by Inday Sara. She’s so pretty that night, by the way.

They gave out samples to the crowd to pump it all up!

Feeling hyper after drinking the newest flavors of Berocca.

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Awesome local and Manila DJ’s spinning on deck.

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Thanks Berocca for inviting us! Let’s have an #OnFullBlast weekend by taking Berocca. This will enhance your physical and mental performance if taken daily.

Photo credits and more updates:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/beroccaph

Thanks for reading my blog! Have a great day!

Apr 26, 2015

My Greenwich Overloaded Experience

Jexx Hinggo 8:09 AM blog , bloggers 0 Comments

Last March 25, Greenwich Ilustre branch invited us for a Blogger’s Meet for their newest products and delivery service. This was introduced by their Brand Managers from Manila, Ms. Cookie and Ms. Lulu. They introduced the new Choco Banana Crisp and their newest delivery service.

Apr 17, 2015

Dayang Beach Resort

Jexx Hinggo 11:02 AM bakasyon , bakasyonista 0 Comments

Dayang Beach Resort is a new beach I found from one of my friends online. Saw some photos from their recent trip and I would love to go there for a summer getaway. My friends and I planned it for a few days and I contacted the caretakers for a room reservation.

Jan 16, 2015

MISSING BAGUIO

Jexx Hinggo 8:37 AM baguio , ootd 0 Comments

Baguio is one of the few places I really love to travel. It’s cold and the people are so friendly. Plus I love to wear jackets and baggy tops with hoodies. Yay for hoodies! This is a major throwback post. Went back for the second time last year and here’s what I wore on the second day of our trip.

Dec 5, 2014

How To Use GrabTaxi App

Jexx Hinggo 10:23 AM android , apple 0 Comments

It was all in my news feed for quite some time and I got really curious about it. I installed GrabTaxi a few months back when it was not a news maker yet. I was hesitant to use it and I thought it’s kinda hassle. (Ininstall ang app, di naman gagamitin. Parang tanga lang. LOL!)

When I saw it on Facebook and it all got hyped up all of a sudden, I thought maybe I should try it too. They had a promo that when you book a taxi using the app, you’ll pay the metered fare less P100. So everybody went gaga over it! Pero ako? Nahhh… next time. Hahaha! So the promo ended I-don’t-know-when. Then here comes the P50 Less your metered fare promo. So I decided, OK fine. Let’s try it. Honestly speaking, once you tried it, you can’t stop! Hahaha!

GrabTaxi is the first e-hailing company in the Philippines. It started in Malaysia as MyTeksi. This is very useful to all passengers especially now that we experience heavy rains and traffic. This is also very efficient to all taxi drivers and operators. No need to look around for passengers.

How to use GrabTaxi

1. Download the app and register. It will ask for your name and mobile number. Pick a starting point and your destination then tap next.

2. Type in some notes if you want to help the driver recognize you. Then type the promo code if there’s any. Then tap Confirm Booking.

3. GrabTaxi will now contact the drivers nearby. They each have a smartphone and will ping them each time there are bookings nearby.

4. If they don’t have passengers, they will accept your booking and will go straight to your location.

5. The good thing about this is you will know the name of your taxi driver, his taxi number, and how minutes will he arrive at your location. You can also contact the driver thru text or call in case he missed you.

6. Once he arrived, he will ask your name to confirm your booking. Then off you go!

7. Once you arrived at your location, you can tap End Trip and tap I have arrived.

8. They will also ask for a rating of your ride. I always tap 6 stars! :)

I’ve been using GrabTaxi for a week now and it’s been very helpful for me.

TIPS:

1. It will take time to look for a driver when booking. One time, it took me almost 10 minutes to finally get a driver. Maybe because there are a lot of bookings around the area or it’s just a busy day. So if you are really in a hurry, this will not be helpful. So try to book ahead of time.

2. Put the right location. I cancelled a booking because I gave the wrong address.

3. The drivers are very courteous. Try to smile and greet them too! :)

The P50 Less Promo is up until December 21. Use the promo code “PASKO” when booking. If the promo ends, they will charge P70 on top of your fare. So you have the whole week to book your rides!

But since I feel so generous today, I want you to download the app now and use this REFERRAL CODE and enjoy FREE BOOKING FEE off your FIRST THREE RIDES! I hope it helps!