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Here are the 5 best places to explore in San Francisco

Here are the 5 best places to explore in San Francisco

San Francisco, a popular tourist destination; home to a dab of everything, is the cultural, commercial, and financial hub of Northern California. Whether you’re a first-time travelleror a long-time resident, San Francisco can never bore anyone despite any age one is. San Francisco is the 13th-most populous city in the United States, the fourth-most populous in California, second-most densely…

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Mang Inasal successfully holds National Halo-Halo Sarap Day with surprise store visits by celebrity endorsers Angel and Empoy

Mang Inasal successfully holds National Halo-Halo Sarap Day with surprise store visits by celebrity endorsers Angel and Empoy

Mang Inasal, the leading Pinoy fast-food restaurant that serves the 2-in-1 sa Laki, Nuot sa Ihaw Sarap Chicken Inasal, successfully celebrated the third National Halo-Halo Sarap Day (NHHSD) with its customers who got to enjoy the creamiest Pinoy halo-halo at P20 off in all Mang Inasal stores nationwide.

Delighting customers with their surprise store visits were the “General’s Daughter” star Angel…

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ASUS joins Shopee’s summer fun sale this 4.4

ASUS joins Shopee’s summer fun sale this 4.4

Shopee Philippines greets the summer season with a huge 4.4 Summer Bazaar, and ASUS Philippines will definitely be in on the fun! The sale will be featuring one of the brand’s most recent Battery Kings, the ZenFone Max Pro M2 4GB RAM Variant, which will undoubtedly maximize anyone’s season experience.

The ZenFone Max Pro M2 promises a ZENsational summer with its 5000 mAh battery capacity, which c…

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Luxury Bag shopping? Let Luxe In help you with that.

Luxury Bag shopping? Let Luxe In help you with that.

Shopping for authentic, branded and well-appointed items in the Philippines has become more desirable. Kudos to MarketplacePH, which is rebranding and changing its name to Luxe In- to aptly establish recall among its niche market as the premiere online platform. Living up to its tagline “your premiere luxury exchange,” the new Luxe In offers authentic preloved, unused, and even brand new bags,…

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Here are 4 productive things to do to take away your Stay at Home Blues

Here are 4 productive things to do to take away your Stay at Home Blues

After finishing all the mom tasks we have at hand, staying at home all day can sometimes feel like an endless stretch of boredom broken up by scrolling through social media or watching TV  once in a while. But as a mom, we couldn’t just take that we aren’t doing anything productive for the day. 

So if you are trying to look for ways to banish the stay at home blues and pass out time in a…

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Planning to buy your Dream Home? Here are 3 things to consider.

Planning to buy your Dream Home? Here are 3 things to consider.

Buying a home must be one of the most significant milestones in your family life. Not to mention the serious financial commitments you’re about to face, it comes with specific lifestyle choices too. However, buying a house can be a fulfilling and exciting experience, as you may now confidently build your roots and have your own space to let your family flourish and grow together. 

However, as…

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Here are 4 Exciting Ideas For The Summer Break

Here are 4 Exciting Ideas For The Summer Break

Summer is just around the corner! And for Moms like us, this means kids roaming around the house having nothing to do than play random games or watch TV all day. But summer doesn’t have to be that way! It could be relaxing, adventurous or full of new learnings, it’s really up to you to set the mood. Let us not waste this year’s summer and start planning how it can be the most productive and…

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The Design

The ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 houses a glass-like body, but I think this is made of high-grade plastic which I think makes the phone lighter.  But even it is made of plastic it looks very sophisticated and luxurious but also can easily be smudge with finger prints. You might also want to have it with a case since it’s very slippery without it. 

The new ZenFone Max Pro M2 also follows the thread of “the notch”. It has a front camera and two rear cameras with 12MP + 5MP with LED Flash. You can still see the ASUS logo at the back near the fingerprint sensor. At the bottom of the phone,

you’ll still see the microUSB port, speaker and earphone jack. On the right is the volume rocker and the power button and the left side is the triple-card slot that can hold two nano sim and a microSD memory card.

OS, UI and Apps

The ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 is using the newest Oreo OS. UI is very fluid at all and no lags spotted when we play Mobile Legends or Vain Glory. There are pre-installed apps like Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Google Chrome and a lot more.

Benchmarking and Performance

The new ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 (SD660) AIE Mobile Platform featuring the Adreno 512 GPU.

We checked the benchmarking of ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 and here are the results:

Geekbench: Single Core: 1453 Multi-Core: 4665 GFXBench: 290.4 Frames

Specifications

Dimensions: 157.9 x 75.5 x 8.5 mm (6.22 x 2.97 x 0.33 in) Weight: 175 g (6.17 oz) Display: IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors Resolution: 1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~403 ppi density) Chipset: Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm) CPU: Octa-core (4×2.2 GHz Kryo 260 & 4×1.8 GHz Kryo 260) GPU: Adreno 512 Memory: Card slot microSD, up to 512 GB (dedicated slot) Internal 64 GB, 4/6 GB RAM or 32 GB, 3 GB RAM CAMERA Dual 12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.9″, 1.25μm, PDAF 5 MP, f/2.4, 1.12µm, depth sensor Charging Port: microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go Battery:  Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery. Fast battery charging 5V/2A 10W Colors: Blue, Titanium

  ASUS ZenFone Max Pro has a great and luxurious design, excellent battery as ever and excellent performance.

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The Battery

The ZenFone Max Pro M2 houses a ginormous battery like its predecessors, 5000 mAh. The Battery of Max Pro M2 drains much faster that the Max Pro M1 when playing games and using it for online streaming, but don’t get me wrong it’s not  a very drastic draining. But it can last up to 2-3 days in standby. There is no Qualcomm quick charge support, but you can charge up the phone around 2 hours to make it fully charge.

The Camera

ASUS never amaze me when it comes to their camera as this phone also house a nice dual rear camera 12MP + 5MP and led flash. The rear camera is a little bit wonky when you take photos using the rear side. Maybe there will be another update on this. The video quality of the phone is also nice as it can really shoot well though still needs a little stabilization when you edit the video.

The front camera with 13MP with 1.12 micron pixel size which makes you selfie much nicer and with vivid colors specially when the lighting is very sufficient. But, there are times that it becomes grainy specially if the lights are a little dimmer. The “depth effect” is also nice as it can really give you a very blurry background which you can also adjust.

But overall the camera of ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 can produce nice and quality photos.

Sample Photos:

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Rear Camera

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Front Camera

The ZenFone Max Pro M2 experience

I’ve been reviewing ASUS for quite some time and I love how they evolve their phones every time they release a new one. ZenFone Max Pro M2 may be compared to M1 but there is still a lot of difference from its ancestor. The built is much nicer and follows the notch, the camera has been upgraded though sometimes it’s slow when you take photos using the rear camera and using bokeh. The battery is still the same, but the phone is still much lighter than other brands which just houses 3000 mAh battery. The whole ZenFone Max Pro M2 experience is just amazing, imagine a mid-range phone which has the Gorilla Glass 6 protection which prevents scratches and a very luxurious aesthetics. The phone is not perfect, but the issues can be fixed through updates but ASUS really always puts there A game when they release a new one.

  Inquisitive Mommy: ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 The Design The ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 houses a glass-like body, but I think this is made of high-grade plastic which I think makes the phone lighter. 

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How to save for your Vacation?

How to save for your Vacation?

If you’re dreaming about a fun escape this summer, now is the time to start saving for that vacation. While the average vacation costs $1,145 per person, according to CreditDonkey, there are lots of ways to make it happen for less, avoiding the need to rack up credit card debt. Even if you recently purchased a home among Austin real estateor anywhere else and don’t have a lot of cash left over…

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The sun is rising a bit earlier than before, just as it gets hotter and hotter each day. Summer is definitely here, and everyone is excitedly listing down things they would like to finally do for the season, and fix their schedules to accommodate all the trips, dates, and training regimens. Trust, then, that there would be a need for an incredible summer side-kick to make the experience a thousand times more ZENsational than before. Luckily, with ASUS’ widely acclaimed smartphone brand, there is a ZenFone for every summer lifestyle – just choose among the 7 in our list below!

MAXIMUM FITNESS WITH THE ZENFONE MAX PRO M2

For those who would like to spend the summer getting back into shape, a.k.a. the Fitness Buffs, summer is undoubtedly the right time to hit the gym; especially with those beach trips and hikes coming along. Whether the workout is for the perfect beach body, or to prepare the stamina for a more challenging physical activity, there is surely a need for a partner that can keep up with the routine – like the ZenFone Max Pro M2. 

At the price of PHP 14,995 at 6GB RAM (and PHP 12,995 for the 4GB variant), the ZenFone Max Pro M2’s 5,000 mAh battery capacity that is coupled with a Qualcomm™ Snapdragon™ 660, can definitely keep up with the adrenaline of a workout routine without the dread of an empty battery. Perfect for those who prefer to listen to their playlists, podcasts, or even stream videos and movies while on the treadmill.

ZenFone Max Pro M2 Product Page: https://www.asus.com/ph/Phone/ZenFone-Max-Pro-M2/

CATCHING FUN & FRESH MEMORIES WITH THE ZENFONE 5Q AND ZENFONE 4 SELFIE LITE

Of course, there are those who would rather throw a gathering during the summer – the Social Butterflies. These are the people who put an effort into having a good time with their loved ones. Consequently, they are also the type who will be in need of the best selfie smartphone there is. This makes the ZenFone 5Q or the ZenFone 4 Selfie Lite perfect for them. 

At its latest price of PHP 9,995, the ZenFone 5Q allows the use of quad-cams that specialize in capturing moments of all sizes; with its 24MP + 120-degree Selfie Camera, wefies can surely fit a lot more friends and family members in just one photo. 

For those who prefer to be thriftier but still fresh, the ZenFone 4 Selfie Lite is another choice. It produces equally amazing front camera photos, with the help of its 13MP Selfie Camera that comes with a Softlight LED Flash as well as ASUS’ exclusive SelfieMaster™ technology. With its newest price of PHP 5,995 for its limited-edition 3GB RAM variant, this particular ZenFone is also a steal.

ZenFone 5Q Product Page: https://www.asus.com/ph/Phone/ZenFone-5Q-ZC600KL/

ZenFone 4 Selfie Lite Product Page: https://www.asus.com/ph/Phone/Zenfone-4-Selfie-Lite-ZB553KL/

STAY AT HOME AND RELAX WITH THE ZENFONE LIVE L1

Then there are the Chill Kind. The people who prefer to just relax the season away through staycations, or even just prefer the very essence of the word “leisure” – rest. With that said, the ZenFone Live L1 is a ZenFone up for consideration. The ZenFone Live L1 has a handy 5.5-inch Full View 18:9 HD+ display in a 5-inch body that fits snuggly in anyone’s hand without the burden of weight. It also has a 3,000 mAh battery capacity that allows for hours of binge watching and even more so for reading e-books. The ZenFone Live L1 comes in a 2GB RAM variant at PHP 5,995 and in its Android Go version at PHP 4,995.

ZenFone Live L1 Product Page: https://www.asus.com/ph/Phone/ZenFone-Live-L1/

  GO & SEE THE WORLD WITH THE ZENFONE 5

Aptly called the Wanderers, these are the people who lust for travel and love to see the world from all kinds of angles. Their travel buddies may consist of people, but what is undoubtedly on their list is a trusty smartphone, so they can connect to their loved ones back home, and their camera, to take amazing photos of their experience – both of which can be enjoyed with the convenience of the intelligent ZenFone 5.

The ZenFone 5 is built to become anyone’s daily driver, giving its user the most advanced utilities anyone would need from a phone; especially with its widely celebrated AI technology that can learn and adapt to the habits of its users. Moreover, the ZenFone 5’s 12MP + 120-degree Rear Camera, which was given an impressive score of 90 on DXOMark, also has 16 AI Scene Detections that work great for getting quick snaps of any scene. Plus, its Pro Mode is just a mobile photographer’s dream due to its more controlled shooting experience. This one-of-a-kind package deal of a smartphone will be one heck of a travel companion for just PHP 14,995.

ZenFone 5 Product Page: https://www.asus.com/ph/Phone/ZenFone-5-ZE620KL/

TRAIN TO BE THE NEXT ESPORTS CHAMP WITH ZENFONE MAX PRO M1

Mobile Gamers can also experience a summer of limitless gaming; especially those who wish to become professional esports players in the future. The ZenFone Max Pro M1 will, without a doubt, help them in their training to make final team drafts, as well as aid them in their soon-to-be careers.  With the 4GB RAM variant available now for PHP 8,995, gamers will experience unlimited power with the solid combination of a 5,000 mAh battery capacity and a Qualcomm™ Snapdragon™ 636, perfect for their gaming needs, without burning a hole into their wallets. Moreover, they’re sure to have an immersive adventure with the ZenFone Max Pro M1; especially with its 18:9 FHD+ display and its NXP Smart Amplifier. 

ZenFone Max Pro M1 Product Page: https://www.asus.com/ph/Phone/ZenFone-Max-Pro-M1/

With an array of ZenFones designed and built for a ZENsational season adventure that can fit perfectly with any lifestyle, anybody will surely enjoy the summer unlike any other. 

WIN A BRAND NEW ZENFONE LIVE L1 EACH WEEK!

ASUS Philippines will also be hosting the #SummerZENsations online photo contest, where ZenFone users are challenged to take and upload photos that define the best of the summer season, following a specific theme. Interested participants are to invited to check the full mechanics here for the first theme here: https://www.facebook.com/notes/asus/summer-zensations-online-contest-week-1-fitness/2614859475196257/.Best and most creative photos get to win a ZenFone Live L1 each week.

For more information on the ASUS ZenFone Summer ZENsations, the ZenFones Summer Sale Madness, the ASUS ZenFones, and other incredible products, head over to ASUS Philippines’ official Facebook, Instagram and Twitter pages and the ZenTalk forum.

Are you ready for the Zensational Summer Experience with ASUS ZenFone? The sun is rising a bit earlier than before, just as it gets hotter and hotter each day.

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Initial Review: The difference between ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1 to the new ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2

Initial Review: The difference between ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1 to the new ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2

The new ASUS ZenFone MAX Pro M2 has a lot of difference from the last ones Max Pro M1. Here are the comparisons:

ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1 does not have a glass like body like the new ZenFone Max Pro M2.

ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1 does not have a notch like the new Max Pro M2.

ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1 houses just a 5.99” display while the Max Pro M2 houses 6.26” of display.

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Why Physical and Mental Health is important in the 21st Century Education?

Why Physical and Mental Health is important in the 21st Century Education?

Every community needs to strive to nurture its young ones through loving and respectful ways, in sustainable and healthy environments. As our children grow up and learn, it is essential that their health is taken care of not just in the physical aspects, but also through raising awareness about mental health issues.

In the documentary film Where to Invade Next, a scene shows the filmmaker being…

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Free Unli Rice during early dinner at all Mang Inasal stores this March

Free Unli Rice during early dinner at all Mang Inasal stores this March

Mang Inasal is giving all unli-rice lovers a special Early Dinner Treat as part of the brand’s 15th anniversary celebration. 

Get free unlimited rice servings on all Paborito Value Meals from March 11 to March 28, Mondays thru Thursdays, from 4 to 6 pm only.

The Early Dinner Treat promo is available at all Mang Inasal stores nationwide and valid for dine-in transactions only.

Come celebrate Mang…

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Celebrate a joyful morning with Jolly Breakfast Day!

Celebrate a joyful morning with Jolly Breakfast Day!

Monday mornings can be the most difficult since it’s the start of another challenging week. But on March 11, 2019, get ready to start your week on an exciting note as Jollibee spreads more joy with Jolly Breakfast Day!

To bring more joy to customers on March 11, the country’s number one fast-food brand will be celebrating “Jolly Breakfast Day”, where free Bacon, Egg, & Cheese Sandwicheswill be…

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The biggest, most anticipated exclusive sale event is just around the corner as Landers Superstore, the fastest growing membership shopping establishment in the country, brings back its Super Crazy Sale for 2019!

This year’s first Super Crazy Sale is happening from March 13 to 17, 2019, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., in all Landers Superstore branches. The upcoming Super Crazy Sale will offer more exciting discounts and surprises exclusively for its members.  

The Dove Hand-waschlotion, Johnson’s Baby Soap (Honey), and Colgate Extra Clean Toothbrush are only Php1 each at the Landers Superstore’s Super Crazy Sale.

During the five-day sale, members can once again enjoy huge discounts of up to 50 percent, massive buy-one-get-one deals, and amazing surPrices, such as the Php1 sale which features items that basically cost only Php1 per piece!

What’s more is that Landers Superstore’s very own coffee shop, Doppio; New York-style diner, Landers Central; and bakery, Dough & Co. will also be offering exclusive promos and discounts on its delectable food and beverages, so that members can indulge in a good treat after shopping.

Landers Superstore’s Super Crazy Sale offers 50 percent off on the Pioneer Woman Non-stick Skillet, now only Php899.75, and Surf, now at Php249.75.

Aside from the crazy sale, Landers Superstore has more surprises. For every single-receipt purchase of Php 3,000, members get coupons for additional fuel discounts whenever they gas up at Landers-Caltex stations. This is on top of the regular, all-year-round mark down on fuel prices exclusively for its members.

Still not a member? Worry no more, as Landers Superstore is currently offering 25 percent discount on new membership application.

Don’t miss out on the fun and the crazy. Rush to the nearest Landers Superstore starting March 13 to 17, 2019 for exclusive discounts, amazing finds and plenty of surprises!

Visit Landers Superstore at Landers Alabang West – Daang Hari Road, Almanza Dos, Las Piñas City; Landers ArcoVia City – 99 Eulogio Rodriguez Jr. Ave, Pasig; Landers Balintawak – 1240 EDSA Balintawak, Apolonio Samson, Quezon City; Landers Otis – 1890 Paz Guazon St., Paco, Manila; or Landers Cebu – 23 Minore Park, Cardinal Rosales Ave. cor. Pope John Paul II Ave., Cebu.

  For more information about the upcoming Super Crazy Sale, visit http://landers.ph/.

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As a mom, businesswoman and a marketing practitioner. I see to it that the laptop I carry is lightweight, but the functionality can cope up with my fast-paced lifestyle.  Last week, I got to try the new ASUS ZenBook UX391. It is one of the best and lightest laptop in the market now. Wanna know why? Check our in-depth review below:

What’s inside the box:

Unit

Charger (Type C)

Leather Envelope

Warranty 

THE DESIGN

The ASUS ZenBook UX391 has a burgundy color and smooth semi-metallic finishing. When you open the laptop the keyboard area reclined to give a much better angle for typing and also to help the laptop ventilation underneath.

This laptop is very thin and light. I think it weighs a kilo. Which is very advisable to people like me who live and breath laptop. I mean I can’t leave the house with it.

Zenbook UX391 also follows the current trend of MacBook ports to USB-C only.

THE SCREEN

The ASUS ZenBook UX391 has a narrow bezel and matte finishing. It also houses a 13.3 inch screen which can be fairly called an almost end to end screen.

The brightness, color, and contrast is also vivid and help your eyes to adjust on different time of the day.

It also has an option wherein you can switch it to tablet mode, but I haven’t tried that.

THE KEYBOARD and TOUCHPAD

  The ASUS ZenBook UX391 has a very soft keyboard and you can easily love it especially if you are a MacBook user like me. It’s also very responsive and fluid. As for the touchpad, I usually have a problem with it since MacBook have a very different touch or click which I normally do to other brands of laptop but overall the touchpad is also very responsive.

THE BATTERY LIFE

The ASUS ZenBook UX391 has a very nice battery life for me since it’s very lightweight and thin. I mean if you want a bigger battery you’ll also suffer from carrying a heavy laptop. This laptop charges for about an hour to an hour and a half.

Why buy the ASUS ZenBook UX391?

I think this laptop can multitask for me and the best part of it it’s very lightweight and premium looking. The battery life can also jive on how I work long hours on my laptop. 

THE VERDICT

Things I love about the ASUS ZenBook UX391:

Lightweight and thin.

premium aesthetic.

battery life

What I don’t love about it:

Type C USB only

VGA Camera

More or less this laptop can give you everything you wanted. I mean ASUS never lets me down every time I review on their products. It will not be always perfect, but the brand loves on taking challenges every time they release new products.

Inquisitive Mommy: ASUS ZenBook UX391 As a mom, businesswoman and a marketing practitioner. I see to it that the laptop I carry is lightweight, but the functionality can cope up with my fast-paced lifestyle.  455 more words

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ASUS PIXELMASTER GRAND PRIX: FIRST EVER NATIONWIDE MOBILE PHOTO MARATHON

ASUS PIXELMASTER GRAND PRIX: FIRST EVER NATIONWIDE MOBILE PHOTO MARATHON

ASUS ZenFone’s renowned PixelMaster Master Class, an 8-month campaign that aims to develop the photography skills of budding ZenFone mobile photographers with help from esteemed names in the industry, is coming to a close. Because of this, the minds behind the aforementioned campaign is pulling out all the stops for the culmination of its first run, which began all the way back to May of 2018.

In…