Gadget enthusiasts eagerly awaits HP Slate7

The HP Slate7, an ideal trusted personal companion, will soon hit the Philippine market and the country is waiting in anticipation. And why not? HP’s Slate7 is a consumer tablet packed with the Google Android that is aimed at the value conscious shopper.

The entry of Slate7 will usher in HP’s coverage of the consumer tablet segment with a broad portfolio of products and technologies geared towards everyday use. Soon the market will experience the world leader in PC’s range with a variety of sizes and operating systems and offer compelling solutions for the BYOD space.
“The product is primarily for play and entertainment consumption, but it can also be used as BYOD and for email, note-taking, and other processes,” Albert Mateo, HP General Manager for PPS, said. “This product will be able to contend in the Philippine market instantly and we expect the value conscious shopper to frenzy over the possibilities they can do with the Slate7 as soon as it gets here.”
The HP Slate7 is the first tablet ever to have Beats Audio, providing superior sound quality for music and movies, coupled with built in stereo speakers. To power your movie marathon, the battery life is capable of five hours video playback.
This seven-inch full touch, 10mm reed thin gadget is powered by Android that will push the Slate7 right in the mix of consumer tablets for personal daily use. It offers ease of use and presents a huge archive of applications for all types of consumer use.
The Slate7 is fitted with premium quality materials—stainless steel and soft touch paint—and will be available in both silver and red. HP also used a 5-points-touch 1024x600 wide view angle LCD, making a multi-user interface possible for those multi-player games and applications.
Slate7’s front-mounted VGA video webcam and the 3 megapixel rear cam are more than adequate for any imaging need. It also has native print capability that allows you to print directly from an application support.
Its 1GB RAM, 8GB eMMC and micro SD expandability, plus the WIFI and Bluetooth connectivity give Slate7 enough muscle to cope with the personal daily use by its consumers. This tablet is superbly backed by the HP brand and support.
“We are very intent about building a full portfolio of tablets, and we have the people, the organization and the commitment from all levels at HP to succeed. With our size, scale and global reach, we can deliver tablets to all customer segments and we intend to do just that,” Mateo stated.

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James Yap spend Father's Day in Italy with mystery friend

Girlfriend ni James Yap!!! Hahahaha! @rosebalueta94 pic.twitter.com/GQAR477g9a
— Camille Pascua ツ (@CamilleisGREAT) June 19, 2013

Kris Aquino wondered where James Yap is last father's day......After two days, James Yap posted a picture of himself with an Italian girl hugging him so sweet on his Instagram account on Wednesday. The netizens criticized him of not spending Father's day with Baby James.

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"Monsters University" Opens June 26

John Goodman Revisits Sulley in "Monsters University"

When it comes to Scaring, James “Sulley” Sullivan's a natural—his abundant size, fierce roar and family legacy of a long line of high-achieving Scarers make him a shoo-in for Monsters U's esteemed Scare Program.

Acclaimed actor John Goodman (“Argo”) returns to breathe life to Sulley in Disney/Pixar's animated comedy adventure “Monsters University.”

“We all know who Sulley becomes,” says director Dan Scanlon. “Sulley was humble, sweet and mature in ‘Monsters, Inc.’—we had fun playing him against character in ‘Monsters University.’ He’s a very talented Scarer—a big guy, an athlete. He looks the part and he knows it. He shows off a little and he might be a little arrogant.”

But from the moment the overly confident monster steps his big furry feet on campus, it’s clear he’d rather crack jokes than books—and he learns the hard way that his unfettered talent and family ties can only get him so far.

An ill-timed spar with little green know-it-all Mike Wazowski (voice of Billy Crystal) gets him kicked out of the Scare Program. With his ego bruised and future in jeopardy, a stubborn Sulley must put his pride aside, team up with an odd bunch of misfit monsters and actually work if he wants to live up to his true Scaring potential.

According to filmmakers, the character—who weighs in at 985 pounds—went through a bevy of changes before they landed on the right mix of confidence and likability. Fortunately, they had the right guy in place to help bring the complex character to life. Says producer Kori Rae, “John Goodman—the hardest-working man in show business—returned to voice Sulley and is absolutely great.”

Goodman was excited to revisit the role, but says he had concerns about taking the beloved character back in time. “I worried about finding a higher register for his voice, but it just took care of itself,” says the actor. “I’d come in and read a few lines and we’d go on to do the rest of the script. But we’d always come back and get the original lines at the end because by then the character had found itself.”

“Since we had to take Mike and Sulley back in time,” adds Scanlon, “We had to make them younger—college age” to be exact.

Character art director Jason Deamer and several members of the production team applied the knowledge they’d garnered in their efforts to create younger versions of Mike and Sulley. “We made them thinner, shortened their horns, removed age lines and made their eyes brighter and colors more saturated,” says Deamer. “We made a bunch of subtle moves and were pleased at how different they looked standing next to the older versions. We thought the cumulative effect was huge.”

But it wasn’t enough—so the team gave each of the returning characters what they called a “visual hook.” Sulley was adorned with an unruly tuft of teenage hair, reflecting his laidback attitude.

John Goodman was most recently seen in Ben Affleck’s drama “Argo,” which won the Best Picture Oscar for 2012, the Robert Zemeckis thriller “Flight,” Clint Eastwood’s sports drama “Trouble with the Curve” and Todd Phillips’ “The Hangover Part III.”

Opening across the Philippines on June 26 in Disney Digital 3D, 2D and regular theaters, “Monsters University” is distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures International through Columbia Pictures.

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Globe Telecom upgrades connection in Coron Palawan

Globe Telecom upgrades Coron connectivity with fiber optics

As part of its network modernization program, Globe Telecom has interconnected Coron in Palawan province through fiber optics, a move that will further strengthen network coverage in one of the country’s premier tourist destinations.

Globe and Huawei executives, along with community stakeholders, lead the cable landing activity in Coron, Palawan

The upgrade will allow subscribers vacationing in the area to share their Coron experiences through voice, text and high speed data with unparalleled ease as the leading telecommunications company linked up the island through a fiber connection, complementing the existing submarine fiber optic links to Boracay and Palawan.

“The submarine fiber connection in Coron forms part of our efforts to boost network coverage and augment capacity given increasing demand for connectivity even while our customers are on vacation and to enhance overall network performance,” said Robert Tan, Globe chief technical adviser.

The Coronsubmarine cable system is a 62-kilometer fiber optic cable that branched off from the 270-kilometer fiber optic network between Mindoro and the main island of Palawan to serve the communication services of one the best tourist destinations in the country.

This is an upgrade from the existing microwave system to a more robust and reliable transmission system using fiber optic technology and dense wave division multiplexing (DWDM) system, designed to transmit 40wavelengths at 40 gigabits per second capacity per fiber pair.

This will provide the required bandwidth for subscribers to have high-speed internet surfing, seamless video streaming, fast uploads of photos and videos to social media sites, and a more reliable network for text and voice calls.

Tan said the Coron submarine cable system will power up cell sites with third generation or 3G and Evolved High-Speed Packet Access or HSPA+ connectivity and will readily support Long Term Evolution (LTE) services. It has a total transmission capacity of 9.6 terabits per second. The undersea cable system is also upgradable to a 100 gigabits per second DWDM system, giving the company flexibility in providing other network services.

The company’s network transformation program includes as a component the roll-out of about 12,000 kilometers of optical fiber lines nationwide.

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Julie Anne San Jose BRAND new cover

 Julie Anne San Jose is the cover girl of Urban Professional's Magazine BRAND - Back to School Issue

Julie Anne San Jose will share her US Trip photos and travel story inside In Focus section.

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UPCOMING EVENTS of JULIE ANNE for JUNE - JULY

June 21 Get Laud! SM North (2PM)
June 23 Sunday All Stars
June 24 Dinalupihan, Bataan (9PM)
July 1 Davao (4PM)
July 28 K-Pub, The Fort for Down To Mars Concert

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Mariah Carey 's post-baby bikini body

Mariah Carey tweets her post-baby bikini body

Behind the scenes on set with @MiguelUnlimited!! coming soon:) pic.twitter.com/3iWHfVrkx5
— Mariah Carey (@MariahCarey) June 18, 2013

"I put on 70lbs [32kg]," Mariah told Shape magazine. "But if you look at me in pictures you'd think it was more like 9,000lbs."

"Today my workout routine is more about getting and staying toned," she explained.

"That means either talking hour-long walks a few times a week or jumping in the pool three or four times a week or do 45 minutes of aquatic exercises."

On June 2 she tweeted another sexy photo of her saying "Talking to Nick outside the car..reception sux!!"

Talking to Nick outside the car..reception sux!! Thx to @MiguelUnlimited and @HOT97 summerjam crowd!!!! pic.twitter.com/dJrhrQNaR4
— Mariah Carey (@MariahCarey) June 3, 2013

Meanwhile, after doing some shots of Mariah Carey's new music video she tweeted Behind-the-scenes Photo

She started shooting scenes for her new music video shot in Italy with singer-songwriter Miguel.

Mariah's new album, 'The Art of Letting Go' set to release this July features Miguel

In her instagram she posted a photo of her doing a splash in the pool

"A much needed splash after hours pon de mic singing for my #beautiful #lambily!" she wrote. "Melancholic moment letting go of something this personal to me yet I couldn't be more excited to give three years of my soul to the fans."

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Angel Locsin Folded & Hung Billboard Photos

Do you want to win your own pair of Folded and Hung's new denim collection, SKIN JEANS? Visit Mega Magazine's page to know more about it 

Or check this link to know the mechanics : http://megastyle.ph/galleries/folded-hung-denim-campaign-2013-skin-jeans/

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Chikka at the first ever AngelHack Manila

Chikka opens mobile text API at the first AngelHack Manila

Chikka Philippines, the creator of the classic free text messenger, unveiled its text-based application programming interface (API) for use by teams participating at the first ever AngelHack Manila.

Hosted by PLDT Group’s IdeaSpace and Smart Developer Network (DevNet) team, this hackathon is actually the Manila leg of the world’s biggest startup hacking competition known as AngelHack Spring Global Challenge.

Together with local IT leaders like Chikka Philippines, the organizers welcomed hundreds of young participants from all-over the country to showcase their skills in apps development and vie for the chance to be flown to Silicon Valley for TechCrunch Disrupt, one of the biggest startup conferences in the world.

Chikka’s SMS API enables sending and receiving of text messages for various purposes but is more commonly used in mobile verification as well as in other SMS promos and services.

“We know what it’s like to be a startup—how exciting it is to work on your own concept, yet, at the same time, be extremely challenged by uncharted territories in the tech business” shared Chikka CEO Chito Bustamante.

Bustamante also said that as one of the oldest startups in the country, it is their company’s duty to continuously enable new technologies that will cater developer communities and potential partners in ensuring a web and mobile empowered future in the Philippines. “The next step for us is to enable more

Expressing excitement and pure optimism for the Filipino developer community, AngelHack’s Greg Gopman personally chose to be in the Philippines that weekend despite other AngelHack events were simultaneously being held in about six other cities including Washington DC, Seoul and Kuala Lumpur.

“We love being here in the Philippines because we see a lot of great people and great potential. There’s so much technical talent here waiting to be unleashed. The Filipino developer community is inspiring and we think the Philippines is in the top ten emerging countries in the developer scene,” Gopman explained.

Davao-based team off to Silicon Valley

The winning app “Pagesnapp” was unanimously proclaimed as the most powerful application at the event as it allows small business owners to easily create mobile apps just by using their Facebook pages. “It’s a very unique application. It’s one of those things that other people have tried to do but have not figured out how to do simply,” Gopman said.

The Pagesnapp team will fly to Silicon Valley in September and meet the other 30 winners from other cities as they present their startup concepts to tech experts and potential investors at the TechCrunch Disrupt.

Chikka Philippines is a wholly owned subsidiary of PLDT-Smart Communications, Inc.

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Maxene Magalona has excellent sinister role

Sister of Elmo Magalona (Maxene) role in afternoon soap draws ire from viewers

She has been a very supportive Ate to Elmo. Maxene Magalona may be charming in real life but her sinister role in the GMA afternoon series “Mga Basang Sisiw” is drawing ire from viewers.

Since the second week of the series’ run, its official account on Twitter (@mgabasangsisiw) and on Facebook (Facebook.com/MgaBasangSisiw) have been receiving “hate” comments from viewers carried away by Maxene’s portrayal as Vicky. Vicky is the main antagonist who makes the life of the lead characters portrayed by Renz Valerio, Bianca Umali, Kimberly Fulgar, Hershey Garcia and Miko Zarsadias miserable every single day.

In the story, Vicky is a distant relative of Olivia (Lani Mercado) who secretly admires the latter’s husband, Froilan. In her desire to ruin the marriage of Froilan and Olivia, Vicky blackmailed Froilan and made Olivia believe that she and Froilan had an affair. Olivia decided to leave their home with her children and head for the province. Unfortunately for Olivia and the kids, the plane they boarded was doomed; it crashed into the sea. While all her five children were rescued from the crash site, Olivia’s body was not found – and so she was presumed dead.

The children were brought back to their father, who was devastated by the demise of his wife. Now that Olivia is dead, Vicky hopes that Froilan will shift his attention towards her but that was not the case. Froilan continued to hope that Olivia is alive. This angers Vicky and, at the peak of her “insanity,” she rammed her car and hit Froilan knocking him unconscious. Froilan incurred grave injury in the head and was comatose.

Since Vicky is the only relative close enough to be the children’s trustee, she was appointed as the legal guardian of the kids. This new development in the story gives Vicky the privilege to wreak havoc on these kids, whom she hates so much because they remind her of their mother.

Although the outpour of not-so-nice feedback online against Vicky is overwhelming, Maxine Magalona takes no offence. Instead, she considers it a pat on her back for a job well done – and she seems to be right about her assumptions. Most of the netizens who tweeted nasty things about Vicky also praised Maxene for showing exceptional talent as kontrabida. And like in classic TV dramas, the more you fight with the kontrabidas, the more sinister they become.

While the future of Froilan and Olivia’s children is still uncertain due to the absence of their parents, one thing is for sure: Vicky is not done with these kids just yet.

Watch “Mga Basang Sisiw” from Monday to Friday, after “Eat Bulaga” (approx. 2:30pm) on GMA Afternoon Prime.

Follow the show's official account on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/mgabasangsisiw) and Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/mgabasangsisiw).

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Dennis Trillo - Tom Rodriguez Tandem Sparks Every Night

Dennis Trillo and Tom Rodriguez’ on-screen romance sparks interest among straight women, men

A lot of my friends personally shared how they like My Husband's Lover a lot, Jose Junelio said ""I REALLY LOVE MY HUSBAND'S LOVER! Plus the Storyline and the acting of course!". No wonder it gained so much praises despite being a week old only.

"Maganda kasi and not just an ordinary teleserye...sawa na ako sa mga mayayamang nagsasampalan...mga social climbers na contravida...may nawawalang anak at may kakambal pala hehehe" he adds on a facebook message conversation.

Last Monday, viewers witnessed the pilot episode of GMA’s most provocative drama series. And based on overnight household ratings data recorded in Urban Luzon for June 10 - 12, My Husband’s Lover scored an average household rating of 20.5 percent versus ABS-CBN’s Apoy sa Dagat with 16.6 percent.

My Husband's Lover is more than a very attractive story, it has strong revelations. All realization the story gives to the its viewers develops important life changes. This show will going to hit it's target market big time but will also develop morality issues sooner or later. 

In last Sunday’s pilot episode of GMA’s new Sunday noontime show “Sunday All Stars,” Dennis Trillo and Tom Rodriguez, the male lead stars of the network’s controversial primetime series, “My Husband’s Lover” titillated the studio audience when they did a duet of their soap’s theme song, “One More Try.” 

The two actors have become a popular topic on social networking sites and blogs lately because of their portrayal as gay lovers in the said prime time series.

In “My Husband’s Lover,” Dennis plays as Eric, an openly gay man who has had an affair with Vincent, a closet bisexual portrayed by Tom Rodriguez. Eric and Vincent’s high school romance ended when Eric had to migrate to the United States. Years later, Eric returns to the Philippines and hopes to reignite his failed romance with Vincent only to find out that his ex-lover is now married to a woman – Lally (Carla Abellana).

Vincent struggles to wipe out any trace of his romance with Eric and start life anew with Lally but despite his efforts, it seems that fate has a different plan for him and his ex-love Eric. The more Vincent tries to avoid Eric, the more they are brought together by chance, usually in very awkward situations.

In Monday night’s episode (June 17), Vincent introduced Eric to Lally as his long lost “friend.” Although the meeting with Vincent's wife deeply broke his heart, Eric tried to conceal his emotions and pretended to have moved on from his feelings for Vincent. Lally, on the other hand, was unaware of the fact that there was an emotional tension between her husband and Eric at that point.

What’s interesting about the show is that it presents to the audience a concept that is new – at least in the Philippine TV arena – yet timely. It also does not take sides in the issue of homosexuality or homosexual relationships. Instead, it portrays the matter as something that exists in the real world and in a way that is tasteful and non-offensive to either those who are for or those who are against it. In short, it is not pornography presented in the guise of art but pure drama that revolves around – not homosexuality – but the feeling of “love” in general regardless of sexual orientation.

"My Husband's Lover" was a risky move for GMA but after two weeks of consistently winning in the ratings and trending on Twitter, it seems that the network has already won in its gamble.

Also, despite of the homosexual/bisexual theme of the series, the program seems to appeal also to (straight) female and male audience groups. In fact, the show is discussed not only in parlors but also in gyms, coffee shops and in offices.

The series also stars Kuh Ledesma, Roi Vinzon, Glydel Mercado, Chanda Romero, Karel Marquez, Bettina Carlos, Victor Basa and Kevin Santos.

Catch the intriguing and thought-provoking story of “My Husband’s Lover” airing weeknights after “Mundo Mo’y Akin” (approx. 9:30pm) on GMA-7.

For updates about the show, follow its official account on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/myhusbandslover) and Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/myhusbandslover).

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Anya Resorts and Residences

Anya Resorts and Residences: First in luxury, first in assured investment returns

For many years, no other resort development in the Philippines could truly prove its claim to be world-class—until now. Anya Resorts and Residences is the first truly world-class resort in the Philippines, located just one and a half hours away from Metro Manila, according to luxury resort maven Andrew Sparrow, who is part of the team of international experts responsible for the design and development of Anya.

“Filipino hospitality is world-renowned. Despite this, there is no Philippine chain of hotels that can truly be called a world-class resort. Anya aims to tap resources within the country and create a world-class Filipino resort brand infused with the warmth and hospitality that Filipinos are known for,” said Sparrow.

Anya Resorts and Residences combines a boutique resort sanctuary with luxury residential units. Weekend guests enjoy the resort hideaway facilities while residents are privileged with 24/7 personalized service right in their very own homes, plus unlimited access to resort facilities, amenities, perks, and services.

Anya Resorts and Residences is located along Buena Vista Hills Road, in Barangay Mag-asawang Ilat, Tagaytay City and approximately a mere 60 kilometers, or about an hour’s drive, from Manila. It’s just a kilometer away from the Tagaytay National Highway. It is a 5.7 hectare property in a secluded area in Tagaytay and is just an hour’s drive from Metro Manila.

Global vision, tropical ambiance

According to Santi Elizalde, (official designation here) Anya is meant to be the leading wellness resort and hotel brand in the country—and one that will be internationally competitive, placing Tagaytay and the Philippines in the international resort scene. “That’s how big our vision is for Anya,” he said.

To make this vision a reality, an elite team experts has been tapped. They include Sparrow, acclaimed architect Manny Samson, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Roxaco Land Corporation
Pedro Roxas, and renowned chef extraordinaire Carlo Miguel.

According to Sparrow, the overall architecture of the resort is a big factor in helping Anya claim its stake as an international resort development.

“Anya’s architecture puts together the best practices and attributes that we expect from international luxury boutique hotels. This means luxury bathrooms, a tranquility pool, a library concierge and a living room lobby. At the same time, Anya’s design also provides all the comforts of home,” he explained.

Even as Anya adapts international standards for luxurious design, it will still retain a Filipino tropical feel. “The architecture of Anya residences is a modern interpretation of tropical Filipino design. Simple, clean lines will be accentuated by the warmth and familiarity of rustic traditional Filipino elements,” said architect Samson.

Ultimately, Anya provides residents and guests an unmatched opportunity for rest and relaxation, privilege and pampering.

“A sense of privacy and personal space is always there. The usable spaces, indoors and outdoors, are refreshing in their combination of earthy and neutral colors, with discreet touches of bright hues. Browns and linen-whites combine with the natural finishes of wood, bamboo, and abaca. These are in perfect synch with the resort’s verdant and floral landscape. Overall, the atmosphere is tranquil, natural, and genuine,” said Samson.

Resort lifestyle

Anya’s residents and guests enjoy a privileged resort lifestyle with all the luxurious pampering they deserve.

“Anya is being developed as a world-class, self-contained resort that would be one of the very best in the country, and probably the best within one and a half hours of Manila. It’s destined to be the Philippines’ leading spa and wellness getaway. As a boutique spa resort, Anya provides a sanctuary for the senses: it invigorates the soul while relaxing body and mind,” Elizalde explained.

Anya Resort and Residences will be a harmonious blend of spa elements, healthy cuisine, award-winning spa services and wellness activities, and other signature Anya experiences. A stay at Anya is a journey of rejuvenation and wellness experiences meant to soothe and indulge the senses.

Personalized service is at the core of the boutique resort lifestyle provided by Anya. Residential unit owners have their very own personal assistants to cater to their every need. They can have food and beverages delivered to them at anytime, anywhere inside Anya. If they wish, they may also avail of a personalized wellness program that includes detox, holistic treatments, and balanced life coaching.

Of course a boutique resort lifestyle will not be complete without excellent cuisine. And even better, the food at Anya will be deliciously fresh and healthy.

“The signature restaurant will serve the freshest food straight from the garden to the
table. I call it ‘country, relaxed style of food’—we’ll use the best home-made ingredients like garlic mayonnaise, home-made ham, sourdough, etc.

“The freshness of the ingredients will really make a difference in how the delicious Anya’s food will be. I want to preserve traditional foods, recipes, and cooking methods to bring out the best in all the meals we serve. Definitely, there will be no buffets,” said chef Carlo Miguel.

Best investment

So many people dream of a having their own resort hideaway—and maybe owning a resort themselves. With Anya, this dream can come true in the best way. Its strategic location, affordability, world-class luxury branding and international quality amenities make it a smart investment proposition.

According to Roxas, Anya is a sound investment because its returns come not only in the form of monetary yields but also in terms of experiences that promote total well-being.

“First of all, an investment in Anya allows the investor to earn from Anya’s hotel component through cash on yield earning. We are the only developer in the Philippines that has created a real system that assures return on investment.

“Second, the exclusive, luxury experience at Anya provides guests, residents, and investors with amenities and services that promote health and wellness of mind, body and spirit. These two benefits are enjoyed by investors over the lifetime of the asset,” said Roxas.

A boutique luxury brand like Anya also has a distinct selling proposition that makes it attractive to Filipinos, balikbayans, and foreigners alike: it is a world-class boutique luxury brand inspired by the likes of Como, Six Senses, and GHM—yet at the same time it is differentiated by more affordable accommodations, personalized services, fresh healthy food, and of course, the warmth and hospitality that Filipinos are known for.

“We welcome guests and investors to come over to Anya so they can experience for themselves what a premiere, luxury boutique resort lifestyle is like. We’re sure that once they experience the Anya lifestyle, they won’t be able to imagine living life any other way,” said Roxas.

Anya Resorts and Residences is the pioneer and the leader when it comes to luxury resort living. Discover the Anya lifestyle now. For inquiries about vacation stays or residential units, call (632) 810-8901 to06; fax (632) 750-2169; mobile (632) 917-570-9041; or email info@anyaresort.com

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Globe's newest LTE-Device Lineup

Globe offers widest range of LTE-enabled smartphones

Get the most diversified and exclusive roster of LTE smartphones from the one who knows postpaid best

            Globe Telecom beefs up its device portfolio by offering the widest and latest range of Long Term Evolution (LTE)-enabled smartphones under its suite of fully-customizable and flexible Best-Ever MySuperPlan.

Banking on its strong partnerships with leading global device manufacturers, Globe is carrying nine (9) of the world’s best and top-of-the-line LTE handsets available at different price points, seven (7) of which are exclusive to the telco. All plan offers are bundled with unlimited LTE surfing of up to 42 Mbps and free calls and texts.

                Devices available for free at Plan 999 are the Globe-exclusive Huawei Ascend P1 LTE and ZTE T81. Both handsets were part of the telco’s initial line-up of LTE-enabled smartphones offered late last year.

Subscribers can also avail of the latest BlackBerry handsets from the leader in postpaid such as the Globe-exclusive BlackBerry Z10 LTE available at P1,499 monthly under Plan 999 with P500* monthly cashout over a two-year lock-up period. Offered under the same plan package is the QWERTY BlackBerry Q10 LTE, another Globe-exclusive handset until July 7.

                Android users are also guaranteed of the best device deals from Globe with its most affordable offer for the Samsung Galaxy S4 LTE at 1,599 monthly under Plan 999 with P600* monthly cashout. Globe also sealed an exclusivity deal to be the lone telco carrier of the new HTC One, touted as one of the best Android smartphones in the world, available at P1,699 monthly under Plan 999 with a monthly cashout of P700*.

                Available at higher plans are the Globe-exclusive HTC One SV and Nokia Lumia 820 offered at Plan 1799 monthly without cashout. Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy Note II LTE, another Globe-exclusive device, is available at P2,199 monthly under Plan 1799 with a P400* monthly cashout.

                The HTC One™ SV is powered by a supercharged, Dual Core processor for lightning-fast 4G speeds, along with all-day battery life, including an amazing camera, exclusive Beats Audio™, and an ultra-sleek design that complements its breathtaking speed. Dubbed as the most versatile Lumia, the Nokia Lumia 820 boasts of an 8.7 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss lens, 4.3” ClearBlack display, Smart Shoot to create perfect group photos, the Nokia City Lens to know the neighborhood better than the locals, and removable wireless charging shells and matching headsets in vibrant colors. The Samsung Galaxy Note II LTE features a 5.5” large display, 1.6GHz high speed Quad Core processor, and 2GB RAM, further strengthening the whole GALAXY Note series.

                “We are excited to offer the country’s most extensive array of LTE-powered smartphones to our subscribers and give them options to avail of the handset that perfectly fits their needs, budget, and lifestyle. Pairing these devices with the Best-Ever MySuperPlan, subscribers will definitely get more than what they pay for with a plan value that’s almost twice the value of prepaid load, as well as the full flexibility of choosing the contact period of their preference from 6, 12, 18, 24 and 30 months,” said Raul Macatangay, Head of Globe Postpaid.

                Macatangay added, “With our expanded LTE network, subscribers can expect the best and most advanced smartphone experience, harnessing the fastest of speeds when accessing the Internet via their smartphones.”

With the Globe 4G LTE network, peak throughput speed will enable users to download and upload files, HD videos and other multimedia content at a much higher bit-rate, faster than HSPA and HSPA+ technology, with LTE peak speeds of up to 60 Mbps for outdoor coverage and 30 Mbps for deployments inside buildings. Boasting better outdoor coverage by using advanced antenna solutions, the speed of LTE is at least 10x faster than existing 2G and 3G networks, giving quicker responses to every user application such as video and mobile gaming.

On top of best-ever postpaid plans, postpaid subscribers are also eligible to avail of the Globe Gadget Care, a complete mobile phone protection program which allows them to enjoy the benefits of a full and comprehensive insurance program which covers accidental damage, theft or robbery, unit replacement, postpaid bill protect, and worldwide coverage.

                 

*Over a 24-month contract period and at 0% interest rate via major credit cards except Standard Chartered, available at 3, 6, and 12 months only

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300: Rise of an Empire Teaser Trailer

The new trailer for Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures' eagerly anticipated action adventure “300: Rise of an Empire” is now online and can viewed at http://youtu.be/FCGXfBOx_Ec.

Based on Frank Miller’s latest graphic novel “Xerxes,” and told in the breathtaking visual style of the 2006 blockbuster “300,” this new chapter of the epic saga takes the action to a fresh battlefield—on the sea—as Greek general Themistokles attempts to unite all of Greece by leading the charge that will change the course of the war.
“300: Rise of an Empire” pits Themistokles against the massive invading Persian forces led by mortal-turned-god Xerxes, and Artemesia, vengeful commander of the Persian navy.

The film stars Sullivan Stapleton (“Gangster Squad”) as Themistokles and Eva Green (“Dark Shadows,” “Casino Royale”) as Artemesia. Lena Headey reprises her starring role from “300” as the Spartan Queen, Gorgo; Hans Matheson (“Clash of the Titans”) stars as Aeskylos; and Rodrigo Santoro stars again as the Persian King, Xerxes.
The film is directed by Noam Murro, from a screenplay by Zack Snyder & Kurt Johnstad, based on the graphic novel “Xerxes,” by Frank Miller.

Opening across the Philippines in March 2014, “300: Rise of an Empire” will be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.

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Grown Ups 2, Opening across the Philippines on July 24

NEW “GROWN UPS 2” POSTER SHOWS ACTORS' FLASHBACK PICS

Columbia Pictures has released a new poster art for the upcoming “Grown Ups 2,” featuring actual photos of Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock and David Spade as young men. Check it out below

In the film, after having the greatest time of his life three summers ago, Lenny (Sandler) decides he wants to move his family back to his hometown and have them grow up with his gang of childhood friends and their kids. They’ll face new challenges and meet new friends in the next chapter of the epic story of refusing to grow up.

Salma Hayek, Maya Rudolph, Maria Bello and Nick Swardson complete the cast.

The first “Grown Ups,” released in 2010, grossed $271 million worldwide, making it Sandler's most successful film to date.

Opening across the Philippines on July 24, “Grown Ups 2” is distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International. Visit www.columbiapictures.com.ph to see the latest trailers, get free downloads and play free movie games.

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Utah's Marissa Powell Famous Beauty Pageant Answer

Connecticut's Erin Brady crowned the winner of Miss USA 2013 pageant, but Utah's Marissa Powell became a talk of the town and in social media because of her answer during the Q & A portion. She was asked about what she can say on women are the primary earners, yet they continue to earn less than men. She was asked by reality television personality and actress Nene Leakes (The Real Housewives of Atlanta)

Source: dfw.cbslocal.com

 Her Question and Answer during Miss USA 2013 pageant 

 Nene Leakes: "A recent report shows that in 40 percent of American families with children, women are the primary earners, yet they continue to earn less than men. What does this say about society?"

 Marissa Powell: "I think we can relate this back to education, and how we are … continuing to try to strive to [epic pause] figure out how to create jobs right now. That is the biggest problem. And I think, especially the men are … um … seen as the leaders of this, and so we need to try to figure out how to create educate better so we can solve this problem. Thank you."

 

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Miss Utah Marissa Powell guested in Today's show that can be watched on Solar News Channel. On the criticism posted against her she stated "I started speaking without even processing" she laughs while watching herself on TV.

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Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants app

Build Your Own Bikini Bottom with Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants app

Kids and parents alike will have something fun to look forward to as Nickelodeon debuts a brand-new city building app, SpongeBob Moves In. SpongeBob SquarePants fans can now build their very own Bikini Bottom with the globally available app, which features a stylized 2D design and gives fans a whole new way to interact with the hit animated series.

Parents and educators can use the app to encourage children to use their imagination as they customize the look of their undersea city with a variety of characters, buildings, and accessories. They can also learn about being responsible and taking care of others as they must collect happiness points in the ongoing quest to keep Bikini Bottom inhabitants happy by fulfilling their wishes. Residents wish for items such as food like Krabby Patties from the KrustyKrab restaurant or gifts like a bouquet of flowers from the Flower Shop. Once the characters’ wish is granted, players can collect happiness points or other items. When the app’s happiness meter is filled, players advance to the next level in the game, where they can continue earning coins, game experience and unlocking more quests, buildings and accessories to buy in the store.

As players advance in the game, they can unlock app-exclusive, untold stories about how their characters, including SpongeBob, Patrick, Mr. Krabs, Plankton, Squidward and Sandy, first arrived in town. Written by the SpongeBob SquarePants series writing staff, these stories are told through brand-new animated short videos unlocked throughout the game. “Millions of fans around the world experience the fun and magic of SpongeBob on television every day, and now they can live out their very own Bikini Bottom adventures with SpongeBob Moves In whenever and wherever they want,” said Steve Youngwood, EVP and General Manager, Digital, Nickelodeon Group.

Since its launch in July 1999, SpongeBob SquarePants has become a global pop culture phenomenon and a long-time favorite Nick pal among kids. In its 13th year, the series continues to rank as one of the most ‘liked’ animated series on Facebook, with more than 81 million fans. SpongeBob SquarePants is executive produced by creator Stephen Hillenburg, who previously worked as a writer, director and creative director on Nickelodeon’s animated series Rocko’s Modern Life. Paul Tibbitt served as a director and writer on SpongeBob SquarePants for its first three seasons and is currently executive producer. 

For additional information on SpongeBob Moves In, visit SpongeBobMovesIn.com.

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Asia Communications Awards Best Place to Work

Globe Telecom is Best Place to Work finalist at Asia Communications Awards

Globe Telecom was shortlisted as BestPlace to Work at the Asia Communications Awards.

“Our nomination as a finalist in the Best Place to Work category is an affirmation of the company’s Employee Satisfaction Index which rose to a record high of over 75% in 2012,” notes Renato Jiao, Head of Globe Human Resource Group.

“We have always believed that happy and engaged employees will always find ways to keep customers delighted who in turn bring more business to Globe and thus creating more value to our satisfied shareholders,” added Jiao.

Aside from being a finalist in the Best Place to Work category, the leading telecommunications company earlier garnered three nominations at the Asia Communications Awards in two categories namely the Best Brand Campaign and Best Customer Service Initiative.

This is the first time that Globe is entering the Asia Communications Awards competition, which gives recognition to achievements of Asian telecommunications companies and the individuals responsible for the innovations, achievements and new services that build the industry.

The leading telecommunications firm got two nominations in the Best Brand Campaign category for its “Globe Gets Me” campaign and Tattoo Broadband’s “Marked For Greatness” campaign. This category gives recognition given to the organization that has been most effective in creating a compelling brand for its products or services in one or more branches of the media.

Globe Telecom’s Customer Service Innovation on Social Media has also been nominated in the Best Customer Service Initiative category, which gives recognition to the entry with a well-designed and successfully implemented customer care strategy that produced tangible and quantifiable results measured in terms of financial results or quantifiable improvements in customer experience.

The winners at the Asia Communications Awards will be announced at an awards ceremony on June 20 in Conrad Centennial, Singapore.

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Nora, Jericho wins 36th Gawad Urian Awards

The prestigious 36th edition of Gawad Urian Awards held on Tuesday night in The Fort Taguig City was very well attended by actors from Philippine cinema. Jericho Rosales and Nora Aunor were named the Best Actor and Actress while this years Natatanging Gawad Urian Lifetime Achievement Awardee is Mila del Sol.

The show was hosted by Butch Francisco, Iza Calzado, Xian Lim, Richard Gomez and Cherry Gil.  

The hosts for the night: Butch Francisco, Iza Calzado, @xianlimm , Richard Gomez and Cherry Gil #GawadUrian http://t.co/kjD6q8sigU
— マリアさん (@maria_manila) June 18, 2013

Nora Aunor wins Best Actress (Thy Womb)

Congratulations Ate Guy! Best actress for #THYWOMB #GawadUrian pic.twitter.com/I5gIAFBLij
— HF Yambao (@eichef) June 18, 2013

Jericho Rosales wins Best Actor (Alagwa), his first.

at the #Cav with @jericho_rosales celebrating his first #GawadUrian #BestActor thank you Lord....totally blessed! pic.twitter.com/DvFYOBPinm
— Angeli Pangilinan V (@AngeliPV) June 18, 2013

Alessandra de Rossi wins Best Supporting Actress (Sta. Nina)

Finally!!! Congrats @msderossi Best Supporting Actress #36thGawadUrian pic.twitter.com/LHiTA2qO6C
— Rose Garcia (@rosegarcia) June 18, 2013

Art Acuna wins Best Supporting Actor (Posas)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR: Art Acuna, "Posas" #GawadUrian2013 @rapplerdotcom
— Kai Magsanoc (@KaiMagsanoc) June 18, 2013

List of Winners:
Best Documentary: "Harana" by Benito Bautista
Best Short Film: "Ritmo" by Remton Siega Zuasola
Best Sound: Willy Fernandez, Bong Sungcang, Ferdinand Marcos Sabarongis - "Florentina Hubaldo"
Best Music: Diwa de Leon - "Baybayin" Best Editing: Aleks Castaneda - "Kalayaan"
Best Production Design: Brillante Mendoza - "Thy Womb"
Best Cinematography: Whammy Alcazaren - "Colossal" Best Screenplay: Mes de Guzman - "Diablo" Best Director: Adolfo Alix, Jr. - "Mater Dolorosa"

Best Supporting Actress: Alessandra de Rossi - "Sta Nina"
Best Supporting Actor: Art Acuña - "Posas"
Best Actor: Jericho Rosales - "Alagwa"
Best Actress: Nora Aunor - "Thy Womb"

Best Film: "Ang Paglalakbay ng mga Bituin sa Gabing Madilim" by Arnel Mardoquio

Special Award for Film - Natatanging Gawad Urian (Lifetime Achievement Award): Mila del Sol 

Source: ABS CBN Entertainment The 36th Gawad Urian Awards night will be shown on Cinema One on June 22 at 3 p.m. and 11 p.m., June 23 at 10 p.m., and June 26 at 7 p.m.

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