If you love reading reading novels or short stories, then you’ve probably heard of Wattpad. It was launch in 2006 and it became the top entertainment destination in the Philippines with over Five Million Filipino users that are using the site every month.
And did you know that the Philippines is the second largest Wattpad community in the world? Yes, that’s how big the Filipino community is on Wattpad. Actually, some of the famous blockbuster movies including She’s Dating the Gangster starring Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Paddila and Diary ng Panget starring Nadine Lustre and James Reid were adapted from Wattpad.
Recently, Wattpad partnered with Smart Communications along with Talk ‘N Text, to expand the annual Wattys Awards. This awards celebrates the best stories at Wattpad and thanks to Smart, there are two new Wattys categories haven been added – Best TNT Panalo Story and Talk ‘N Text Ka-Tropa Favorite and yes, these categories are only open to Filipino users.
The deadline to enter is October 30, 2015 and the Talk N’ Text Ka-Tropa Favorite category winner will be selected via SMS voting between November 2-12, 2015. Winners of these awards will be announced later in November
Sun Postpaid recently launched their newest offer that includes unlimited calls and texts to Sun, 400MB data, 400 texts to other networks and this time, they’ll be offering phones too! Yes, you got that right ladies and gentlemen! And you know what, This is the best value-for-money offer of Sun Postpaid. In this postpaid plan, you can get a Samsung J1 and Samsung Galaxy Tab 3V with no additional additional monthly amortization. Yep, a ANDROID TABLET and an ANDROID PHONE.
As you can see in the table, you can get a handset and a tablet, a bigger 400MB data allocation and 400 texts to other networks. If you want a postpaid plan at P599, this is probably the best one because not only you’ll get a bigger data allocation and texts to other networks but you’ll also get a free Android phone and Android tablet.
Are you a big fan of Clash of Clans just like me? Well, if you want to watch the best players in the country then you might want to watch the grand finale of the Smart Philippine Clash of 2015! The best clashers of the country will gather at SM Mall of Asia and we will find out which Clan comes out on top after battling it out in the previous legs at their respective regions.
And yes folks, the winner of the Smart Philippine Clash will get the grand prize of P500,000 along with awesome gadgets. For the viewers, not only you’ll see the always lovely cosplay queen Alodia Gosiengfiao but they’ll also get a chance to see COC YouTube Sensations Chief Pat and Galadon at SM Mall of Asia. And for those who love to cosplay COC characters, there will be a cosplay competition hosted by Alodia Gosiengfiao with up to P100,000 worth of prizes at stake. There will also be an hourly raffle for Audience members who are watching the match live.
If you’re interested, the Smart Philippine Clash will happen tomorrow at SM Mall of Asia from 1 PM onward.
Do you feel the kilig factor with AlDub? Well, we know that they’re now largely popular here in the country and different brands are already tapping them as brand endorsers and one of the first brand to have AlDub on board is TNT.
Along with endorsing TNT, AlDub also banners TNT extend promo. This promo gives subscribers to extend their favorite promo subscriptions for only P5/day. With TNT extend, it is the best way to save and it is the most affordable way to enjoy your promos longer with your katropas.
If you are a TNT subscriber and you want to extend your promo, all you have to do is to text EXTEND to 4545.
Recently, the ASUS Zenfone Selfie was launched in the Philippines and I was one of the lucky reviewers who were able to get this smartphone before its launch. It’s so special because compared to other smartphones, the ASUS Zenfone Selfie packs a front camera that is really made for selfies along with the Dual-LED Dual-tone flash which is really great for building and having a normal skin-tone even with LED Flash.
Design
The design of the ASUS Zenfone Selfie doesn’t depart from the original and familiar Zenfone 2. The ASUS Zenfone Selfie features an arc back which is comfortable to hold despite having a large display and a thicker dimensions. The volume button is still placed at the back which is more convenient for me to reach and more useful when taking selfies.
Zenfone Selfie (R) & Zenfone 2 (L)
Noticeably, the ASUS Zenfone Selfie is taller than the Zenfone 2 but that doesn’t mean that the smartphone is harder to use. The power button is placed at the top of the phone and it is kinda hard to reach when you’re using the smartphone in one hand. Thankfully, there’s a double tap to wake feature on the ASUS Zenfone Selfie so you don’t have to reach for that power button at the top.
The one that I got is the white one and it is also available in pink and teal. Obviously, those colors are chic and the ASUS Zenfone Selfie aims to be the most chic and feminine Zenfone in the series. A really great strategy since this smartphone’s main feature is its amazing front camera.
Gone are the brushed metal back design on the ASUS Zenfone Selfie. Instead, you’ll see a matte back with a texture that is familiar to most mid-range smartphones. It’s nice to hold and it doesn’t slip in my hand despite having a curve and large design.
Zenfone Selfie (L) & Zenfone 2 (R)
The ASUS Zenfone Selfie’s back is still removable and this time, you can now remove the battery of the smartphone. A feature that some Zenfone fans are looking for. Of course, this smartphone still supports MicroSD card slot and Dual SIM with LTE. Just like the ASUS Zenfone 2, the audio quality is just satisfying. Not the best but I’m quite satisfied with how it worked.
The ASUS Zenfone Selfie might have a removable battery but this time, the smartphone doesn’t support fast charging anymore. Not really a dealbreaker for me but for some people who are already use to charging their phones in less than 2 hours, you might feel a little bit different with the ASUS Zenfone Selfie.
Speaking of battery, the ASUS Zenfone Selfie got a 3000mAh battery which isn’t really that bad and I was actually surprised that this smartphone was able to last up more than my Zenfone 2. The battery last up to more than a day on my average use.
Display
The ASUS Zenfone Selfie got a 5.5-inch Full HD IPS display. These days, resolution of smartphones aren’t a biggie any more compared to the past few years. The ASUS Zenfone Selfie’s display was quite alright and I notice that it is brighter than my ASUS Zenfone 2. The whites are brighter and the colors were more vivid. Overall, the ASUS Zenfone Selfie’s display was good.
Software and Performance
The ASUS Zenfone Selfie got a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor with a 3GB of RAM. It’s different from the one on the ASUS Zenfone 2 ZE551ML that packs an Intel Atom processor and 4GB of RAM. Basically, if you’re not familiar with those numbers, the ASUS Zenfone Selfie got a more slower hardware but that doesn’t mean that the ASUS Zenfone Selfie’s performance suck.
The 3GB RAM of the ASUS Zenfone Selfie is enough for multi-tasking. I didn’t experience too much lags but I notice that the ASUS Zenfone 2 can handle more games and applications simultaneously. The Snapdragon 615 might have a bad reputation for bringing unreasonable heat to some smartphones but in the case of the ASUS Zenfone Selfie, the smartphone gets warm but not to the point that the ASUS Zenfone Selfie gets really hot.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor of the ASUS Zenfone Selfie isn’t the chip-maker’s best processor for their smartphones. Yes, it is powerful but some games including Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas can’t run on the highest settings on this smartphone. But don’t worry, toning down the settings of the game would let you run the game smoothly.
Despite its lapses, I’m still happy with how the ASUS Zenfone Selfie performed. The smartphone is fast when navigating and I barely experienced lags on this smartphone. it’s really nice to use and a breeze to navigate. The smartphone might not be a gaming phone compared to the ASUS Zenfone 2 but the real world performance and experience of the ASUS Zenfone Selfie is still good.
At Antutu, I got a score of 34468 which is expected on a smartphone with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor with 3GB of RAM.
Camera
The ASUS Zenfone Selfie got a 13-Megapixel Rear Camera with Dual-Tone Dual-LED Flash but this time, this one also got a laser auto-focus which means that this smartphone can focus on objects faster than any Zenfone before. And it’s true. The ASUS Zenfone Selfie can capture images faster than the Zenfone 2 and still, the awesome features of the ASUS Zenfone 2 are still here in the ASUS Zenfone Selfie.
I notice that there are more depth in most photos and the low-light shots were brighter than expected. And as expected, the HDR shots that I took using the ASUS Zenfone Selfie were pretty deep and good.
The front camera might not have a laser-autofocus but this one can shoot fast and takes better selfies than other smartphones. The Dual-tone Dual-LED Flash produces more natural skin tones and the selfies were pretty great on the ASUS Zenfone Selfie. The software is very user-friendly too which makes the phone a really good smartphone for taking selfies.
The ASUS Zenfone Selfie is a really good smartphone. It may not be as powerful as the ASUS Zenfone 2 but the experience and the camera of the smartphone were pretty good. If you are into selfies and taking photos especially with using the front camera then you might want to check out the ASUS Zenfone Selfie. Although, it is only available in teal, pink, and white.
The ASUS Zenfone Selfie is available right now for P11,995.
A brand new Xiaomi Smartphone has been unveiled today and features a lot of cool features at an affordable price. This is not their best smartphone but it features a pretty cool hardware for its price. The Xiaomi Mi 4C will pack a Snapdragon 808 processor which is also used on the LG G4 and it will come in either 2GB/16GB or 3GB/32GB RAM variants.
Xiaomi Mi 4C Specs
1.8GHz Hexa-Core 64-bit Snapdragon 808 processor
5-inch Full HD with Sunlight Display
2GB/16GB & 3GB/32GB
13-Megapixel Rear Camera with Phase Detection Autofocus
5-Megapixel Front Camera
USB Type-C
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
3080mAh Battery
Quick Charge 2.0
Android 5.1.1 with MIUI 7
The Xiaomi Mi 4C 2GB/16GB and 3GB/32GB are pegged at RMB 1299 (Php9509) and RMB 1499 (Php10967) respectively. But of course, those prices could go up once it arrives in the Philippines. Oh and we’re not even sure if this smartphone will arrive in the Philippines
If you’re looking for an affordable smartphone below P3,000 then you might want to check out Starmobile’s latest smartphone, the Starmobile Play Style. This smartphone packs a very affordable price which is below P3,000 and it still manage to run on a Quad-Core processor. It’s not surprising though that there’s an affordable smartphone that packs a quad-core processor because smartphones are getting cheaper day by day.
I am a tech blogger and I rarely write movie reviews because I’m not that person to ask when it comes to things like this. But I love movies. Yes, I do. I bet most of us love watching movies too and recently, I’m pretty sure that you’ve heard of Heneral Luna. Yeah, that film that depicts the life of Antonio Luna when the Americans invaded us. Well, a lot of reviewers gave Heneral Luna a positive review and that’s why we decided to watch the film too. And in this article, you’ll read a review of a guy who blogs about tech and knows nothing about showbiz but still decided to review the film.
Ok guys, Heneral Luna is a really good film. Ughm No. Putang ina. Heneral Luna is a great film. Actually, I don’t remember any Filipino films just like this one. No, this film doesn’t have the same level of those films that are topping the charts of Metro Manila Film Festival. Heneral Luna is a masterpiece. It’s a film that every Filipino can be proud of. Trust me, Heneral Luna is really fucking good. There, I said it.
So I’ve told you the verdict of the film. It’s good and it’s awesome. But let’s get into the details of the film. Okay, I’m not a showbiz guy but I mostly recognize most of the actors and actresses on the film. And yes folks, these people are veteran in the industry and they are really good in this film. Actually, I got to work with Alex Medina who plays Capt. Bernal in the film and he’s really a great guy and great actor.
I was caught off guard in this film. I didn’t expect that the film would be funny but it is also informative, harsh, and violent. It’s really rare to see a Filipino film like this and I really like how they combined it into a single film. Like what I’ve said, the film is informative and I was shocked to discover some things and details that I’ve missed about Gen. Luna. But if you don’t know what will happen to Antonio Luna, I’m pretty sure that you didn’t listen to your teachers back in the grade school or high school.
John Arcilla, the guy who plays the security guard in Bourne Legacy starring Jeremy Renner and now, he’s Antonio Luna and he played the character really well. He’s the perfect fit for Heneral Luna. By just looking at him in the film, you could feel that he could adjust to everything about Antonio Luna. He’s harsh and violent but he’s soft when you need him too. And yes, I love it when he say Putang ina in the film.
Some of the notable actors in the film are Epi Quizon who plays the very calm and smart Apolinario Mabini and Ketchup Eusebio who plays Capt. Janolino. Ketchup is known as a comedian and in this film, he’s not just a comic relief but also a serious actor who knows how to play his character well.
Okay, I’m not a good reviewer when it comes to movies but Heneral Luna is a must-watch film. The film features a little bit of gore but it is very fun to watch. It’s good and harsh but the film is still informative. The film greatly captures the spirit of the life Antonio Luna. 5/5 for this film.
Do you want to switch or join the iOS club? Well, here’s your chance to get one without breaking the bank because the iPhone 5s 16GB Gold is now available for only P15,990! Yep, you read that right guys and it also comes with a 1 year warranty from Apple. However, these iPhone 5s are already pre-owned. The iPhone 5s was released two years ago and it was the last iPhone to sport a 4-inch display. This iPhone also sports an A7 chip which still can pack some gaming might and awesome performance. If you are interested, I saw this one at Electroworld SM Manila and I received some reports that this one is also offered at some branches.
Are you on the premium postpaid plan of Smart? Yeah, I mean Smart Infinity. Well, they kept on getting better with freebies and perks because recently, Smart Infinity has unveiled their newest offers including Les Miserables in Manila, the latest Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge Plus, and travel packages from Philippines Airlines.
Les Miserables is Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed new production of Boublil & Schönberg’s legendary musical and it is coming to Manila via Smart Infinity! Les Miserables is one of the most famous musical and did you know that this legendary musical also had a movie before starring Hugh Jackman? Yeah, they did. Infinity members will be the first one to get tickets to the musical that is happening in March 2016. They’ll be the first one to be offered first dibs to ticket-purchasing and discount offers from September 29 to October 29, 2015
You can get two VIP tickets, a brand new and shining Samsung Galaxy Note 5, and PAL Mabuhay Miles when you subscribe to Plan 5000 or Plan 8000 and not just that because you can also get the entire soundtrack of Les Miserables via Spinnr. This promo will last from September 29 up to October 29.
If you’re into travel, the country’s flag carrier Philippine Airlines will launch flights from Manila to Oceania Region which includes Cairne, Australia, and Auckland, New Zealand beginning this December 1. You can get as much as P46,000 worth of PAL Mabuhay Miles for Plan 5000/8000 and yes, you can use those PAL Mabuhay Miles to travel to different cities such as Singapore, Japan, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Melbourne, San Francisco, Los Angeles, or London.
With Smart Infinity, not only you can enjoy the best and legendary musical in the world but you can also travel anywhere with the best gadgets from Samsung.
The design of the ASUS Zenfone Selfie doesn’t depart from the original and familiar Zenfone 2. The ASUS Zenfone Selfie features an arc back which is comfortable to hold despite having a large display and a thicker dimensions. The volume button is still placed at the back which is more convenient for me to reach and more useful when taking selfies.
