HTC AND BEATS INTRODUCE NEW HTC SENSATION XE WITH BEATS AUDIO™, THE FIRST PHONE WITH INTEGRATED BEATS AUDIO™

Press Release

 

New 1.5 GHz dual core processor and longer battery life extend the

HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio™’s sophistication and overall experience

 

Philippines – 11 November 2011 – HTC Corporation, a global leader in mobile innovation and design, today unveiled the new HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio™ – the first in a new line of HTC smartphones to feature Beats Audio™ technology to deliver studio quality audio. Taking HTC’s flagship handset to a new level of high fidelity audio, the HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio™ offers consumers the ultimate multimedia experience, setting a new standard for audio quality in the mobile market. In addition, the HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio™ boosts performance and battery life even further with the addition of a blazing fast 1.5 GHz dual core processor and an extended battery of 1730 mAh that enables you to listen, watch, speak and browse for even longer.

“We believe that audio is a crucial part of any consumer’s mobile experience and will continually push the audio boundaries to encompass not only improved voice but music, movies and games,” said Lennard Hoornik, President of HTC South Asia Pacific. “The HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio™ offers a truly incredible experience that demonstrates our leadership in innovation and technology, as well as our commitment to place consumers at the centre of their mobile worlds.”

The Ultimate Audio Experience

The HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio™ is the first handset to offer a Beats Audio™ experience — a combination of software & hardware that allows you to hear music the way the artist intended. When used with the exclusive custom made Beats headset, the handset automatically switches to the bespoke Beats Audio™ sound profile, delivering audio tracks tuned specifically for the headphones.

Plug in your custom made Beats headset and you’ll instantly notice a fuller bass and crisper vocals and a new level of clarity and range as the specially designed headphones work seamlessly with the HTC Music application.

Beats Headphones

The HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio™ also ships with a microSD card (8GB) allowing you to carry thousands of songs. The exclusive custom made Beats headset feature a remote control, allowing you to pause, play or skip through tracks and answer/end calls while the phone is in your pocket.  

Availability

The HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio™ is now available in the Philippines through Smart Communications wireless centers at Plan 2,000.  It is also available through HTC authorized retailers at a suggested retail price of PhP 31,500.

About Beats Electronics LLC

Established in 2006, Beats Electronics is the brainchild of legendary artist and producer Dr. Dre and Chairman of Interscope Geffen A&M Records Jimmy Iovine, who set out to develop a new type of headphone with the capability to reproduce the full spectrum of sound that musical artists and producers hear in professional recording studios. For more information, please visit http://beatsbydre.com.

About HTC

HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile industry. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC creates innovative smartphones and tablets that better serve the lives and needs of individuals. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit www.htc.com.

Hennessy Artistry Manila: THE GLOBAL ART OF MIXING

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The best only deserves the best.  That’s why for its second year in the country, Hennessy Artistry Manila is pairing only the best international and local acts with the world’s best cognac for its Halo event.  As part of the Hennessy Artistry global campaign, this is more than a party; it’s a movement entirely dedicated to the Mixability that characterizes the Hennessy universe.

Hennessy Artistry Halo Manila will simultaneously take place in adjacent venues – the Resorts World Manila Plaza and Opus Lounge on November 11, 2011.  Headlining the event in Opus Lounge will be two international superstar DJs – American DJ Andy Caldwell  and Australian DJ Sky Nellor. Also playing will be veteran DJ Manolet Dario, the soulful Sinosikat? vocalist Kat Agarrado and it girl R&B/Rock artist Bea Tantoco.  Hosts VJ Cliff Ho of Channel V and celebrated eventologist Tim Yap will keep the party going through the night.  While in the Plaza, model/DJ group, the Zombettes will be spinning till the wee hours.

The artists performing at the Hennessy artistry event come from many different parts of world and cover the entire spectrum of genres.  From electro to hip hop to R&B to soul to trance to rock to house and everything in between, they will seamlessly come together live on stage.   

Rarely does the Metro see a musical meeting of minds of this magnitude or diversity as only Hennessy Artistry can bring. The evening will go down in the books as a night of talented musicians from different worlds sharing the pleasure of performing together, just as Hennessy elaborates its cognacs, combining the best eaux-de-vie from its cellars.

The philosophy behind the Hennessy Artistry Halo is “The Global Art of Mixing”; the mixing of various genres of music and the blending of top talents and emerging artistes. Combining the acts with spectacular ambience and energy, an extraordinary experience is created. This showcases Hennessy’s art of blending in both cognac and music, by combining tradition with trendy innovation. 

This multicultural and vibrant series had already left waves of sonic fusions across the largest continents and over 40 countries from Hong Kong, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Beijing, Taipei, Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur, Hanoi, New York, Los Angeles, Miami, London, to Germany, Poland. Moscow and South Africa; becoming the international trendsetter of music and style.  

The charm of art lies in its perpetual stream of innovation and Hennessy Artistry Halo is always striving to bring brand new content, new experiences. Hennessy VSOP is the product of a gradual blend of over 60 eaux-de-vie taken from the four leading vineyards in the Cognac region, remarkably blended, just as the Hennessy Artistry’s “Global Art of Mixing” is constantly challenging the boundaries of imagination, making “mixing” the ultimate manifestation of music.

Like all Hennessy Artistry events across the world, our invited guests will experience the universe of Hennessy’s mixed drinks based on four basic flavors that blend perfectly with Hennessy Cognac. Hennessy berry, citrus, ginger, and apple are the perfect additions to the world’s best co­gnac.

Check out the Facebook fan page, Hennessy Artistry Manila and follow Hennessy Artistry on Twitter at HArtistryPH for up to the minute updates.

You may also check out the event website at www.hennessyartistrymanila.com

YOUR LIFE TIME KITCHEN ESSENTIAL

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METRO MANILA, November 2011 - The kitchen serves at the center of your home, a focal point where families start their day and where family and friends gather. An important kitchen essential is the refrigerator, without it, our culinary options to enjoy and store food would be limited. That’s why it is very important that the consumer will be wiser in choosing the perfect refrigerator for you and your family.

Based on the consumer survey, the important factor that consumer is looking for is the “Energy and Health Benefits” that a refrigerator can provide. LG has gone the extra mile in creating a unique core technology by putting the customer at the heart of the equation. With that, LG formulated the “Inverter Linear Compressor” which is proven to be energy compliant for bigger savings.

Inverter Linear Compressor is a unique direct transmission system which uses one friction point that minimizes mechanical loss, reduces noise and saves up to 41% of energy consumption. LG also offers a 10-yr warranty on its compressor because they are confident of its durability and stability. Technically speaking, “Linear” is the most efficient solution for achieving the benefits & minimizing annoying troubles caused by a compressor.

 

Inverter Linear Compressor                                                    Conventional Compressor            

1 friction point: Cylinder block & piston only       4 friction point: Cylinder block, crank shaft, connecting rod & piston

Aside from its energy efficiency, Inverter Linear compressor adjusts its cooling capacity which maintains a stable cooling temperature at an optimum level to keep your food’s freshness longer. It also comes in a real stainless finish adding a modern, simple and sophisticated look to the kitchen.

 “LG is the first company in the world which has made a mass production of the Linear Compressor. With the success of launching the LG’s Inverter Linear Side by Side Refrigerators, I am proud to say that we are now the market leader for the Refrigerator Side by Side category based on GfK on August 2011” said Karen Capellan, Head of Corporate Marketing.

 

About LG Electronics, Inc.

LG Electronics, Inc. (KSE: 066570.KS) is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances, employing more than 93,000 people working in over 120 operations around the world. With 2010 global sales of 55.8 trillion Korean won (USD 48.2 billion), LG comprises four business units – Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Home Appliance, and Air Conditioning & Energy Solutions. LG is one of the world’s leading producers of flat panel TVs, mobile devices, air conditioners, washing machines, and refrigerators. LG has signed a long-term agreement to become both a Global Partner and a Technology Partner of Formula 1™. As part of this top-level association, LG acquires exclusive designations and marketing rights as the official consumer electronics, mobile phone and data processor of this global sporting event. For more information, please visit www.lg.com.

How to satisfy women with shopping deals and a 3.5-incher

BPI has always been known for staying a step ahead in terms of innovative banking technologies by pioneering best practices that have become the standard in today’s local banking scene. “The explosion of social media the past 2 years has given way to opportunities for increased interactions and connectedness. We have seen the tremendous growth of eCommerce, yet, there are many more who are wary of shopping online due to concerns on security and payment inconvenience,”” says Ginbee Go, Senior Vice President and BPI Cards Issuing Business Head. With this in mind, BPI is set to launch trend-setting innovations—BPI eCredit and my ePrepaid Cards, BPICards.com, and DealMania.ph—that will surely make online shopping even more fun yet safe, secure and convenient.

Harnessing the best of today’s modern technology, BPI opens up a new world of shopping for digital shoppers! With the BPI eCredit Card, the first-ever virtual credit card exclusively designed for online shopping, BPI MasterCard cardholders enjoy greater peace of mind when shopping online. Because it is a companion card of the BPI Express Credit MasterCard variants— Blue, Gold, Edge, Petron and Skymiles—it uses a different card number with its own sub-limit that cardholders can set and adjust as they need it. But for those without a credit card, fret no more as BPI introduces the My ePrepaid card—a no-hassle, no-approval-required, reloadable prepaid card that empowers its holders to buy whatever they want from the widest selection of MasterCard-affiliated online shopping sites without having to worry about submitting documents or maintaining a balance. “Now, everyone can buy airline tickets, concert passes, gadgets, fashion must-haves, and coupon deals easily and in an instant with the BPI eCredit and My ePrepaid Cards,” shares Aileen Lamasuta, Vice President and BPI Prepaid Cards Business Head.

In addition, BPI is also launching BPICards.com, an interactive website where one can obtain up-to-date information on BPI cards features, promotions, and other items of interest to cardholders. No BPI Card yet? Exclusive to the website, and another first in the industry, will be the Profiler feature, where those looking for the right credit card for them will first be asked about their lifestyle and preferences so BPI can recommend the credit card that suits them best. “BPI understands that choosing a credit card is not as easy as 1-2-3 so we have made it easier for them through BPICards.com’s Profiler,” says Angie Florentino, Assistant Vice President and BPI Credit Cards Channel Management Head.

Aside from this, the site is a revolutionary concept in itself as it also hosts DealMania.ph, a deal-buying site exclusive to BPI cardholders which is featured on the main page of BPICards.com. It gives up-to-date information on ongoing sales and promos from partner restaurants, hotels, wellness establishments, and many others more. At DealMania.ph, BPI cardholders enjoy huge discounts, price offs and more.

BPI continues to provide customers with easier banking experience and maintains a history of innovation aimed at shaping modern lifestyles and empowering more Filipinos to better access products and services here and abroad, in store or online.

For more information about BPI and how it continues to make it easy for Filipinos, please visit www.bpiexpressonline.com. For BPI Cards Digital initiatives, you may contact Mr. Jan Montifalcon at jvlmontifalcon@bpi.com.ph. And, for merchants interested in building their online capabilities with BPI, you may also contact Mr. Jeff Arrienda at jfgarrienda@bpi.com.ph.

Enjoy shopping deals, travel, gadgets and many more with BPI eCard now!

Jamba Juice is coming to Bonifacio High Street!

The growing dynamic lifestyle in the Philippines is about to get even more vibrant as California’s famed cult brand enters the country to share the Jamba Juice experience--for the first time. Distinguished for bringing fresh fruit drinks and better-for-you snacks made specifically to cater to people who live active lifestyles, Jamba Juice shares its flavorful products for the first time in South-East Asia as it opens in the burgeoning, mixed-use district of Bonifacio High Street Central--a site known for being the go-to destination for the rising number of urbanites who are into dynamic activities.

Fi360 CEO Blain Aikin Encourages Fund Managers, Fiduciaries in Manila and ASPAC to Step Up at PRIC 2011

Photo shows (L-R) Gerry Cruz, Chairman, APAFS and Blaine Aikin, Keynote Speaker, 11^th PRIC.

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The Asia Pacific Association for Fiduciary Studies (APAFS) recently brought together almost 200 key decision makers and high level ranking officials from 12 countries during the biggest investment conference yet in the Asia Pacific region, the 11^th Annual Pacific Region Investment Conference (PRIC) back-to-back with the prestigious Accredited Investment Fiduciary® (AIF®) Training held this October in New World Hotel, Makati City.

Leading the pack of fiduciaries, 11^th PRIC Keynote Speaker Blaine Aikin, shared his valuable insights and encouragement for attendees to step up in their respective responsibilities by emphasizing seven significant precepts in his talk: Know the rules; Diversify to a risk and return profile; Prepare an IPS (Investment Policy Statement); Use prudent experts and document due diligence; Control and Account for investment expenses; Monitor the activities of prudent experts; and Avoid conflicts of interests and prohibited transactions.

APAFS, through the 11^th PRIC, seeks to create the financial and investment arena into a progressive niche for world-class fiduciaries by bringing in the AIF® Training, one of the most sought-after designations in the field of investment, led by Fi360, the go-to global source of investment fiduciary insights. A number of key players in the financial industry also pledged their support in the conference: the Association of Development Financing Institutions in Asia and the Pacific (ADFIAP), the Trust Officers Association of the Philippines (TOAP), the Chartered Financial Analyst Society of the Philippines (CFA), the Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines (FINEX), and the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE).

To learn more about APAFS and its events and conferences, log on to www.apafs.org.

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About APAFS: The Asia Pacific Association for Fiduciary Studies (APAFS) a non-profit educational association with the aim of providing educational forums for fiduciaries in the region. It was formed by a forward thinking group of fiduciaries throughout Asia in 2000.

Abenson’s Bayanihan Program in Bulacan

Rain. Floods. Broken electronics.

Regardless of who needs help--relative, friend, neighbor, and even strangers-- Filipinos come together to help their kababayans during times of calamities. So it comes as no surprise that when Bulacan experienced heavy rainfall and floods, Abenson stepped up to help Bulakeños in need.
 
Through its 'We Serve' program, the leading appliance store in the country will be offering free laundry services, free appliance cleaning, checkups, and discounts on spare parts for electronics. This bayanihan effort is in cooperation with Samsung, Sharp, LG, TCL, Kelvinator, Condura, Fujindenzo, and Whirlpool, though the help of the Bulacan provincial government.
 
Abenson will be offering its services in the following areas on these dates:

October 25 (Tuesday) : Sta. Monica Covered Court, Hagonoy
October 26 (Wednesday) : Municipal Covered Court, Paombong
October 27 (Thursday) : Sports Complex and Convention Center, Malolos
October 28 (Friday) : Poblacion Sports Complex, Calumpit


As expected, Abenson remains true to its commitment to giving Filipinos quality service and living up to the tenets of the bayanihan spirit by extending help to all in need.