The Iconic MOJOS Return at SHAKEY'S!

If you're missing the iconic MOJOS from Shakey's, I bare good news for you.

The iconic golden, crispy fried slices of potato dipped in special breading and spices is back in all branches of Shakey's in the Philippines. January must have been so hard for patrons of Shakey's as the supply for the spuds were hampered globally. For sure, just like me, you were really heartbroken. We all had ourselves try out MOJO flavored fries for a while and now, Shakey's just announced its comeback!

Starting February 2, you can get your favorite Mojos for your dine-in, take-out and delivery orders so you can get them fresh and hot today!

You can now order Mojo's and Dip, Basket of Mojos, Mojos Supreme and Chicken n Mojos for the whole family. If you want to follow updates about the release, go check their social channels @shakeysph or Shakey's Philippines on their Facebook page.

Xiaomi Launches Lightweight Phone: The Xiaomi 12 Lite

Just got off the Xiaomi 12 Lite event streamed on the Xiaomi Philippines Facebook page today. Their best news is about the new Xiaomi 12 Lite that will be released in the Philippines. Xiaomi also has introduced several home devices that are part of their aIOT smart products which you'll love!

With what they talked about, I was most impressed with the 32 Megapixel Selfie Camera, a 108 Megapixel main camera, 120 Ultra Wide Camera, plus eye tracking technology in their newest flagship device. It also has HDR in the front camera so you don't lose details even if you're against the light. It's got vibrant colors, even on videos and very comfortable display no matter what condition there is while handling the phone.

It also has fast charging capabilities even if it's lightweight, a whopping 67W charging that can get your phone working fast if it runs out of juice. 13 minutes to fill 50% battery, doesn't that sound amazing?! With the adaptive technology, it also slows down when it gets to 80% and preven overcharging if in case you leave it plugged in overnight. It also has 5G support, which means you'll get faster data download and upload rates because the hardware has the capacity to do it.

This is slim, fits in the pocket, 120Hz display if you are a gaming or video enthusiast, so no small detail is gonna be left unturned. That's the Xiaomi 12 Lite, and endorsing it in the Philippines is GMA actress and IT girl Gabbi Garcia. This was all announced this evening.

The new Xiaomi 12 Lite is available in 2 storage sizes. The 6GB+128GB retails for Php 20,999 while the 8GB+128GB costs Php 21,999. The Xiaomi 12 Lite will be available for pre order on Xiaomi authorized stores starting August 19 up to 26, then regular price  after that. Those who choose to pre order will get it with extras like the Xiaomi Tyvek bag, a Xiaomi Pinoy Bunny, a Xiaomi Nightlight, plus Xiaomi Ceramic Mug shirt, notebook or pen. That's a treat for those who love Xiaomi.

Have You Seen Your 2020 Cashless Lifestyle Report on the Paymaya App?

 

 

This morning was a little different, because when I opened my Paymaya app, it showed a link to information called the Paymaya 2020 Cashless Lifestyle Report. It basically summarizes all your transactions during 2020 and how you were able to get rewards each time you use the app. I took advantage of paying bills, paying for groceries, paying for food in restaurants and transferring money to other people on the Paymaya app. 

My friends have been posting (AND MAJORLY FLEXING) their cashless lifestyle results and most of them only got around 500+ pesos as cashbacks on the app. So I was merely just expecting the same kind of amount too, but lo and behold, I have been blessed!

 

 So after paying my bills, paying for food, paying for groceries and paying for medicine via the Paymaya app, I got a total of 1,625 pesos CASHBACK just because I used it. Now isn't that a sight for sore eyes?

 

 

The trick is, I always check the Paymaya Deals here https://www.paymaya.com/deals before I pay for anything, if they have a promo on a certain store or partner establishment, I use the Paymaya QR payment option to pay for things. I guess that's how I got this much cash back eh? Not only that, people have been donating through the Paymaya app for the Typhoon and Pandemic relief efforts last year. Just look at the 34 Million Pesos they raised just on the app!

The Paymaya 2020 Cashless Report also had granular items on where you spend your money. It's a really neat way of seeing how you spend your money. Now go update your Paymaya app now and click on the center banner where it says 2020 Cashless Report and see what happened in 2020 for you. I'm sure you've saved a lot if you are using the Paymaya App. I feel I did a really good job despite the pandemic, and I used it much because I was afraid COVID can be passed on paper money, hehe. 

*Pats myself on the back!*

Thanks Paymaya!

#ShopPaMore with PayMaya This Holiday Season

Have you been shopping online lately? Or have you been buying stuff over the counter and think you’re not saving enough? Well probably, you haven’t heard or used Paymaya yet. I did yesterday.

I used the scan QR code function on my Paymaya App to purchase food and medicine over at Mercury Drug. It’s one of the establishments that carry the green Paymaya QR code so I didn’t need to bring a credit card or cash to actually purchase stuff. It’s even quicker to transact with because all you need to do is scan, input the amount and press PAY. You’ll get confirmation texts, the same transaction records on your app and finish everything in a few seconds.

Aside from that, you can get as much as 100% cash back on your purchases through PayMayaQR codes with their partner merchants listed here pymy.co/QRMerchants

True enough I saw my Mercury Drug branch nearby and bought medicine and groceries. Because I was a good boy this year, Santa PayMaya gave me cash back the same evening and it was pretty much automatic. Now think of this setting in The SM Store or Robinsons Department Store if you’re doing Christmas rush shopping, you not only get savings from mall sales and comfort of paying easily through the app, they literally are giving you money back just by using it. Isn’t that one more reason to celebrate?

This is also random per transaction. For spending at least Php 100 using the PayMaya QR feature you can get 1%, 10%, or 100% of the total amount you purchased. All up to Php 1,500 per account holder for the entire promo period, no joke! If you use your PayMaya physical or virtual card to purchase at least Php 200, you can get 30% cash back (maximum of Php 300) on top of whatever discount you are getting on any online store until December 31. It will be credited to you 14 days after the promo period so don’t get shocked if you get more money in January!

If that ain’t enough, you’ll also get the chance to win Php 10,000 every day this December or Php 10 Million in the PayMaya Pa More Raffle Promo. Go get yourself one by downloading the app or upgrading yours with a card. I use both and it is so convenient than others. Try it and you’ll get hooked, I know I did!

Get money back and perks only from PayMaya!

KUMAGCOW 

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ASUS Philippines Launch Stylish and Powerful ZenPad Line

Some real good news came to us last week as ASUS launched the availability of their new ZenPad line. These are three different tablets with models ZenPad C 7, ZenPad 7 and the ZenPad S 8. All these gorgeous tablets come in different price points and of course, are also in different specifications.

The call that evening, is to have your device as something "not just to let you just stay connected or perform specific tasks". It's going to be a bit more about having fashion, style and technology mold together and have it when you want to because ultimately, it should be Luxury on Your Terms.

On the performance department, Gabriel Padit says this is the world's first tablet that has a 4GB RAM. If you saw how this works on the ASUS ZenFone, imagine the possibilities it could do with a tablet. Imagine your current gaming habits and how it would go head to head with other tablets that are being used now in the market. They even went ballistic and compared it with the graphics of the latest iPad, well we could tell how it fared as it got thrown out of the water. ASUS devices are using proprietary VisualMaster and PixelMaster technologies that promises real life like graphics on their devices.

That's the gorgeous Stephanie Retuya on the right, I love her with that white ASUS Zenpad 8.0 and ZenClutch!

Hey look! It's Manhunt International 2012 and Fashion Asia 2014 top male model of the year June Macasaet!

The ZenPad line looked so good if carried around like a clutch. It can definitely match the colors and the styles you put in on your outfits. Aside from that, George Su also announced a couple of things that would make your tablets ultra personalized.

 Just look at those gorgeous ZenCases, you can have them changed to what you prefer, the color of your outfit buy just changing the back covers. If you're into a sassy lifestyle, you can opt fot the ZenClutch which is a type of foldable case that can make your tablet into a fashion accessory. If you're like me who use tablets for photos and videos, you can opt for the PowerCase and add about half a day's worth or more o battery life to your ZenPad device. If you're into music and parties, then you can go for the imressive AudioCover which is a multi speaker system and 5.1 DTS surround sound.

For the price points, the ZenPad S 8 is priced at Php 16,995, while the ZenPad 7 is at Php 7,995 and the ZenPad C 7 is so affordable at Php 5,995. You've got these affordable yet powerful devices now in the Philippines and all you got to do now is go to your favorite gadget shops that sell ASUS devices and reserve one. It looks good, it feel right, and the power inside and out is unmatched.

It's also the perfect companion now that I'm traveling too. I took it to Coron in Palawan last week and after suiting it up, installing all the essentials, I think this is the perfect companion to do my daily blogging activities. A glass of wine, cheese, my camera, and shades, plus this ZenPad looks so fine by me. I think that, is luxury on my terms.

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The Icon Is Back: The New Volkswagen Beetle!

It's time to share some great news. Vehicle lovers in the Philippines are rejoicing about the communique that the third generation Volkswagen icon is back. Yes, you heard that right! April 2, 2014 officially marks the return of the graven imaged BEETLE. The occasion was graced by Ayala Auto Holdings Corporation (AAHC) and Automobile Central Enterprise, Inc. (ACEI)'s Chairman Fernando Zobel de Ayala, his brother Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala and CEO John Philip Orbeta (shown on photo above). This great unveiling happened at the newly opened Philippine showroom at Bonifacio Global City with a lot spanning 6,000 square meters. It also has adapted a fully automated digital interactive showroom application that makes use of tablets and interactive monitors within the premises - making it likely to be the first in the country. 

 When they started manufacturing these Beetles in 1939, they were proud to have this represent what the brand embodies as the "People's Car". Up until 1997 they have rolled out around 21.5 Million of these units and only got redesigned in the second half of 1998. With celebrities and the popular crowd going for the more modern design, it sparked a comeback and Beetle Mania happened all over again. In 2010, they had had sold more than one million cars with the final edition of the Beetle series. Now they position themselves with a car that is going to be seen as new, modern and futuristic. A car of the 21st century and would encompass generations to come.

As Fernando Zobel de Ayala puts it, “No other car evokes as much nostalgia, tradition, and heritage as the Beetle. As such, I am especially pleased and excited to launch a car as iconic and celebrated as the one we have launched tonight”. That statement alone puts it in a class of its own. It's the car that has been told in countless stories whether in your home or in Hollywood. It might have taken shape as the bug with the same name but today it will be bolder, dynamic and engineered for play.

Design wise, you can see how it differs from the original one. The improvements are all astounding to see and feel. The new Beetle has now got an impressive sports appeal showing off its extended bonnet, a more modern swept-back windscreen plus an extended wheelbase among its many modifications. You can also feel how much room it now has with the roof space increased in the layout.

The iconic Beetle is back and its models Beetle 1.2 TSI has got a torque of 175 Nm at 1400 rpm, a power of 105 Ps at 4500 rpm and 6-speed M/T. This is pegged at a price of Php 1,590,000.00. The other Beetle 1.4 TSI model has got 240 Nm at 1500-4500 rpm torque, 160 Ps at 4500 rpm power and a 7-speed DSG transmission. It's priced at Php 1,790,000.00 if it's other colors and Php 1,840,000.00 if you want the Oryx White. Please do not hesitate to visit them at the Volkswagen Showroom in BGC located at the 28th Street City Center. They are open Monday to Thursday from 8am to 6pm, Friday and Saturday 8am to 7pm and Sunday from 9am in the morning to 6pm in the evening. You'll never experience the Beetle the same way again. The nostalgia will definitely be there, but you'll definitely appreciate the new modern look that can beset you in generations to come. For more information, please check the channels below.

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Way Back Home

We all want to be loved. We all want to live in a home with a family that would care for us unconditionally. We all want our lives to follow what is planned and if by chance we lose someone it would be heartbreaking to even think about it. This story revolves around them who lost their youngest; when they found her they were glad but the sibling rivalry and their relationships became very complicated. Star Cinema brings to you a story of this family; and how they were able to go through these trials and tribulations.


Enrique Gil and Kathryn Bernardo's first team up in this movie. The Director Jerry Lopez Sineneng said that even in the first day of shooting they truly have chemistry. Enrique Gil probably hails from the clan of Eigenmans which says a lot about his acting skills. He has shown good things in the few weeks of shooting. Kathryn Bernardo fresh from the success of Mara Clara isn't worried that she is not paired with Albie. She knows that it's not going to be their initial leading men all throughout their career and says she's always in good terms with him. He's like their Kuya so she knows he understands how it is in show business.


Animated and goodlooking in real life, Sam Concepcion joins this wonderful cast. This is I think his first time to be paired up with Julia Montes. Sam is excited about this new movie and said there are some things that he learned while making this movie. It is important you watch it so you would understand what he means about how happy he was working with these guys in the cast. Julia Montes is actually being groomed not to be always as the Contra Bida but somewhere along the lines of Claudine Baretto. I definitely see that in her... she's so pretty!


Ms. Agot Isidro was so happy to work with these young actors and actresses. She said she found them at par with veterans and take their work very seriously. Their professionalism and work all accounts for the things they have done in soap operas and probably caused its success. Director Jerry Sineneng is so proud of them that he's always wanted them to follow the footsteps of today's biggest stars and that's not gonna be too far ahead!


Also starring in this movie: Tonton Gutierrez, Lotlot De Leon, Bella Flores, Ahron Villena, Jairus Aquino, Clarence Delgado, Josh Ivan Morales, Gilleth Sandico and a lot more.

Make sure you watch Way Back Home showing on August 17, 2011 in theaters nationwide!

Here's the full trailer!




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