Coco Martin and the Menu of Life with MAX’s Restaurant

Inspiring story of life is what Coco Martin wants to share on his new TV Commercial (TVC) with MAX’S Restaurant. 

courtesy of MAX's restaurant

It started with a breakfast meal then with Kare-Kare and the most flavorful that is love by all, MAX’s Fried Chicken; added by desserts like buko pandan and my favorite leche flan that completes the whole meal. 

Hope one time they will include the MAX’s Caramel Bar which is part of their Corner Bakery.

As the TV ad stated, let us all watch more of Coco Martin's stories about Max's Restaurant.

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Posted in: Coco Martin,Food,Food and Beverage,MAX Restaurant

Amigo Segurado: A new Pinoy Pasta Brand with Daniel Padilla and Papa Chen

“Amigo Segurado bagay sa panlasa mo! – Daniel Padilla.” “Amigo Segurado bagay sa budget mo! – Papa Chen.”

Those were the famous lines from Daniel Padilla and Papa Chen from this new TV Commercial of this new Filipino Pasta Brand. 

The TVC gave emphasis on how Philippines is celebrating Christmas. It is now we matched food with other food and give love to our love ones. Food is just a second selection for this season but the affection give a meaningful presents for everyone. 

That is how Amigo Segurado will make this season meaningful for a perfect budget for Filipino family during Noche Buena or even ordinary day. Christmas is one most awaited season in the Philippines. Happiness, caring, exchange gifts, visiting relatives house, going to Godmother and Godfather, 9 mornings, and full of surprises are the reason for this season. 


Disclosure: Amigo Segurado is not a sponsor of this blog site.

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Posted in: Amigo Segurado,Pasta,TV Ad Review

MS Office in Android and iOS?

Microsoft (MS) will set to release Office versions for Android and iOS early 2013. 

courtesy of THE VERGE

Implementation of Excel, Word, and Powerpoint will be free apps which require a MS account. Users can use the basic viewing of the documents. Editing functionality will be available once the user subscribed to Office 365 subscription. 

Since the application is in mobile version, functionality won’t be 100% the same when it comes to editing from the Desktop version with full editing function. 

In a report from The Verge, Mobile MS office will work in iOS, Windows Phone, and Android. Recent MS press release Office Mobile Apps will be available for iOS late February or early March 2013 and Android will be on May 2013. 

This will be what some executives and professionals or even students are looking for.

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Posted in: MS Office Mobile,Technology,Top Brands

Thomas Edison's Key to Success

Thomas Edison didn’t just excel on invention but also in as a business. Its famous invention includes phonograph, motion picture camera, and his famous one, electric bulb.

It’s true that passion and determination is one of the many good factors in invention, like Steve Jobs did. Edison proved this with his 10,000 ways not working but he cared for the world’s need.

With his love on business and invention he cultivated this inspiring message for us.

"I have not faile! I've just found 10,000 ways

that won't work... I never perfected an

invention that I did not think about in

terms of the service  it might give others... I

find out in terms of the service it might

give others... I found out the

world needs, then I proceed to invent."

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Posted in: Business,Business Quote,Entrepreneur Quote,Top Brands

Twilight’s Breaking Dawn Part 2! Win 2 Tickets promo

SM Cinema’s e-Plus members have a chance to win 2 invites to the premiere of Twilight’s Breaking Dawn Part 2. It is simple and easy to join. About 25 winners of 2 Invites for the Twilight Breaking Dawn 2 Premiere or a total of 50 tickets.

Here’s how to join.

1.  Like e-PLUS SM facebook page (facebook.com/eplus.sm)
2. Once you’re on the page, click the Rafflecopter giveaway app.
3. Click and choose the 5 ways on which you can earn more entries of winning.

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Posted in: Breaking Dawn Part 2 Promo,Cinema,Promo

Steve Jobs: "Love your Work"

Steve Jobs invented and founded Apple, Inc. based on his passion to do what he enjoyed the most. Our iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, and a lot of Apple gadgets are product of his hardwork in pioneering touch screens technology. He made every moment his last day, to do the best for every people worldwide. 

Now, as we enjoy convenient way of communications, here is his message on loving one’s work. 

“The only way to do great work is

to love what you do. If you haven’t found it

 yet, keep looking. Don’t settle.

As with all matters of the heart,

you’ll know when to find it.”

-Steve Jobs

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Posted in: Apple Inc.,Business,Business Quote,Entrepreneur Quote,Inspiring Quote,Top Brands

HTC One X+ Smartphone is now official

HTC Once X+ is officially takes off in a box as it’s more impressive on its features and uses. The Taiwan based company unveils the improvements from its battery deficiency on HTC One X. This would be a nice offer for the owner of the latter device.

Comparison with Samsung, innovative features edge with HTC. In a review online, HTC One X+ is an excellent handset with its hardware, power, build, and design.

This would be one of the best upgraded they made on HTC One X. It’s like Google+ isn’t it? :)

HTC One X+ price will be US $698 or around P28,000 in Philippine Peso.

Below are the key specs of the HTC One X+ with its Jelly Bean (Android 4.1).

Speed: 1.7 GHz, NVIDIA Tegra 3, Quad Core

OS: Android 4.1  with HTC Sense

Memory: 1GB

Storage: 64GB

Dimension: 134.36 x 69.9 x 8.9mm

Display: 4.7 inch super LCD 2 touch screen with HD 720p resolution

Network: HSPA/WCDMA:850/900/1900//2100 MHz, GSM/GPRS/EDGE:850/900/1800/1900 MHz

Connectivity: NFC, Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi®: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n, DLNA

Camera: 8MP rear Camera (LED flash, and BSI sensor), 1.6 MP front camera

Battery: longer battery life, 2100 mAh

SIM: microSIM

Others: Internal GPS antenna with GLONASS, Gyro sensor, Studio-quality sound with Beats Audio built in, AC Adapter (Voltage range/frequency: 100 ~ 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz).

For additional info watch this video as HTC One X+ arrived courtesy of HTC via youtube.

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Posted in: Amazing Brands,HTC,HTC One X+,Technology

“Prioritize your Customer” – National Bookstore

Thinking for the benefit of their customers are one of the priorities of National BookStore (NBS) founder – Socorro Ramos. She showed on how she needs to haggle for the price to make their books affordable for every Filipino. For young ‘Treps like you Amazing Brandz takes it pride to this quote from NBS.

 "Yes, people are surprised that our mark-up is really very low. My job is to talk to foreign publishers to give us a low price. I have to explain to them why I'm squeezing their necks for a low price. I tell them our people can't afford their books. And I add, 'Wait until Filipinos are a little richer, and I will not have to bargain with you. In the meantime, you have to help us.' That's my trade secret” – Socorro Ramos

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Posted in: Business,Business Quote,Entrepreneur Quote,Inspiring Quote,National Bookstore,Top Brands

Samsung officially announces Galaxy Premier i9260

Samsung officially announced Galaxy Premier i9260 that created buzz and rumors before its launching.

Like Apple iPhones, netizens commented for the similarities of Samsung models. Well, this would be part of the marketing strategy and intro of their succeeding models in the future.

This smartphone price will be UAH 5,555 which will be released on November 2012 in Russia and on December 2012 in Ukraine. That price is more or less equivalent to P28,000 or around $680.

Below is the complete Galaxy Premier i9260 specification.

OS: Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

Processor: TI OMAP 4470 1.5GHz dual-core processor
Memory:  1 GB RAM

Connectivity: WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, A-GPS, NFC

Camera: 8MP autofocus rear camera with flash, 1.9MP front camera

Video: 1080p video recording at 30fps

Storage: 8GB and 16GB internal storage, with micro SD up to 64GB

Battery: 2100mAh Li-Ion

Dimension: 68.02 x 134.2 x 8.99mm

Display: 4.65” HD Super AMOLED with 1280×720 (315 ppi) resolution

Others: 130g (weight), HSPA+ 21Mbps, HSUPA 5.76Mbps

Source: Yugatech, Thinkdigit

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Posted in: Galaxy Premier i9260 price in Peso,Samsung Smart Phones,Technology,Top Brands

Amazing Top 20 Company Brands in Facebook

Knowing what is in, trending, model, famous, and well known brands have been featured already on this blog site. To be able for us to clearly go to the social networking site, we decided to look on the Amazing top 20 Company brands in Facebook (FB). 

Those have been featured in creative guerilla marketing based on the criteria of updated look, reduces tab visibility, no default landing page, current tab content and apps are outdated.

Here are the best branded Facebook Timeline pages by creativeguerrillamarketing.com.

1. Sharpie
2. Fanta
3. Starbucks
4. Lexus
5. Manchester United
6. Dove
7. Madonna
8. Coca-Cola
9. Nike
10. Toyota
11. Facebook
12. Walmart
13. Macy’s
14. Red Bull
15. Livestrong
16. The New York Times
17. Today Show
18. GoPro
19. People.com
20. Gatorade

To know more the details please visit creative guerillamarketing.

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Posted in: Amazing Brands,Facebook,Top 20,Top Brands

Philippines take pride in Microfinance Industry

Philippines has been included on top 5 in business ranking in Microfinance (MF) industry. It was ranked on 4^th spot among the 55 Economist Intelligence Unit's "Global Microscope on MF Business Environment.

Moreover with Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Circular No. 744, it alleviate the MF Members to loan up to P300K which formerly P150K. There’s also a draft for the foreign investor to own a maximum of 40% ownership in rural banks.

The following are the ranks based on the report and only 3 countries and Asia made it.

photo: joshweinstein.wordpress.com

1. Peru
2. Bolivia
3. Pakistan
4. Philippines
5. Kenya
6. El Salvador
7. Colombia
8. Cambodia
9. Mexico
10. Panama

It only shows that Philippines takes pride in MF. On the other hand, BSP is continuously promoting MF as its one of the key factor in poverty alleviation. ~source~

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Posted in: Business,Microfinance,Philippines

Toyota unveils new electric car

A brand new electric car from Toyota has arrived in the United States – in the form of the 2013 Scion iQ EV (pictured). 

The battery-electric four-seat city car has been designed specifically for urban car sharing programmes, particularly on university campuses; and Toyota is targeting around 90 units for these applications. According to Chris Hostetter, who is the group vice president of strategic planning for Toyota, the iQ EVs will be featured in fleet and car sharing applications and will expand on Toyota’s portfolio of advanced technology vehicles: which already includes the likes of the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid; the Toyota RAV4 EV; and the Toyota FCHV-ADV.

So what can we expect from the Toyota iQ EV? 

Read full story on The Green Car Website or Click here.

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Posted in: Cars,Technology,Top Brands

Apple iPad Mini has been unveiled starts at $329

Apple with its CEO, Tim Cook, has officially unveiled the new iPad mini in 7.9 inch display this October 2012.

Its design and price lowered from its original iPad specs.

Display: 7.9 inches, 1024 x 768 resolution, LCD (not Retina)

Design: Thinner bezels, Ultra rounded edges, Updated smart covers, White and Black models, unibody design

Apps: All iPad software works in mini iPad

Performance: Dual-Core A5 processor, Lightning dock, 10 hours of battery life

Cameras: Facetime video calling, Record HD Video in full 1080p, 5MP,

Connectivity:  Advanced WIFI, 3g wireless (802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi (802.11n 2.4GHz and 5GHz)), 4g LTE wireless

Dimension: 7.2mm thin, 53% lighter than previous iPad, .68 pounds

Pricing/Config:  WIFI (16GB -$329, 32GB-$429, 64GB-$529)

WIFI+Cellular (16GB -$459, 32GB-$559, 64GB-$659)

SIM Card: Nano SIM

Intelligent Assistant: SIRI

Pre-Order of iPad mini will be available on October 26, 2012 for free.

Price and availability in Philippines should be featured on this site once it becomes available.

To watch the video please click here courtesy of The Verge via youtube.

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Posted in: Technology,Top Brands

Apple, Google Are Profitable Since They Know Where to Lose Money

To understand which firms are going to end up dominating the market for tablets and mobile phones, it helps to notice that we now live in an era in which every successful company selling hardware and content is giving something away for free. And the companies that can’t afford to give something away for free are now competing with commodity manufacturers that could drive them into bankruptcy. 

photo: modmyi.com

Subsidy — either of hardware by content, or content by hardware — is the common thread running through Apple’s iPad mini (due to be announced Tuesday), Microsoft’s move into hardware with its Surface tablet (due later this week), Nokia’s slow demise, Amazon’s ascent, and the modest success of every regional Android handset manufacturer on the planet. It’s notable that the successful firms have opted for either one model or the other: none makes significant money from both content and hardware.

Read full story in mashable (click here).

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Posted in: Technology,Top Brands

Retailers Fight Back Against Amazon With Private Brands

photo: eastbayexpress

It’s no secret that the rise of showrooming  – when shoppers browse brick-and-mortar stores to check out potential purchases, only to buy them later from online merchants like Amazon at lower prices – has retailers shaking in their boots.

As a counterattack, chains ranging from Target and Macy’s to Family Dollar are ratcheting up exclusive, private-label brands – which defy price comparisons – and in the case of Lowe’s, are even reinventing themselves as wholesale brands overseas.

See full story here (Forbes).

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Posted in: Retail,Technology,Website

New Selecta Cornetto Black & White for P22

Have you ever taste any Selecta Cornetto? Or have you ever watch Cornetto TV Commercial (TVC) for just only twenty pesos (Php20.00)?

Now new flavor of Cornetto will make your day cooler and irresistible.

The new TVC stated like this.

Feel the twirl when black needs white. New cornetto black and white. Rich chocolate chip dancing over two flavors in one.

On its youtube promotion Selecta Cornetto introduced: Selecta Cornetto Black & White is the unexpected combination of milk chocolate and white chocolate ice cream in a cone, topped with chocolate sauce and chocolate chips, with a yummy chocolate tip. Two epic flavors in one! 22 pesos only!

This will be one of the ice cream brand and flavor you will be waiting for!

Here's the TVC courtesy of youtube.

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Posted in: Top Brands,TV Ad Review,Watch Brandz

Jollibee expands venture on Taiwan’s hot pot

Jollibee Food Corporation (JFC) level up as this largest food company expands it worldwide business operation to Taiwan’s hot pot resto. 

JFC disclosed in Philippine Stock Exchange as reported in Interaksyon, the homegrown fast-food giant said its wholly-owned subsidiaries Jollibee Worldwide Pte. Ltd. and Golden Plate Pte. Ltd. have entered into an agreement primarily with Hoppime Ltd., a subsidiary of Wowprime, to establish a company that will own and operate the 12 Sabu brand in China, Hong Kong, and Macau. 

The report noted also the 12 Sabu brand features "low-priced hot-pot dishes served in a clean and bright dining environment. It highlights safe and fresh food which each customer cooks in individual fast-heating stone hot pots." 

With this venture Wowprime emerged as its first joint venture on its partnership with Jollibee. 

This will boost strength to JFC as well as growth and development of Food industry.

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Posted in: Food,Top Brands

iPhone 5 release date getting nearer

The most awaited iPhone 5 or the new iPhone release date is getting nearer. Consumers are getting excited as rumors and forecast date on September 21, 2012 will touch, use, and see the mentioned gadget.

So better to wait September 12 for the announcement of the next generation iPhone! 

photo: barcelonareporter

In a report from Techrunch, a trusted Verizon employee will not allowed for a vacation from September 21 to September 30, 2012. Logically, you think what we think! 

For an iPhone or Apple fanatics let us all wait, watch, and see the most exciting feature, price, and official release announcement soon.

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Posted in: Technology

Aljur Abrenica: New Talk ‘N Text member

Recently Talk ‘N Text posted for the next member of their family will be from GMA7. And now Aljur Abrenica will join the hail of Talk ‘N Text as he will be the newest Model.

And according to Talk ‘N Text he will also bring the newest promo.

UnlitextExtra -30 for 3 days unlimited text for Talk ‘N Text with 15 minutes of call. Just text U30 to 4545!

Welcome Aljur to the Talk ‘N Text Family, you’ve been part of Amazing Brandz.

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Posted in: Technology

Amazing Brandz; Top Shampoo Brand in the Philippines

As we conduct the top and amazing brands on this blog, we gathered data based on the voting we’ve done last July 1, 2012. 

So here are the top 5 shampoo in the Philippines.

1.) Sunsilk by Uniliver – 42.86 %

2.) Head and Shoulder – 28.57 %

3.) Clear by Unilever – 14.29
4.) Rejoice by Unilever -14.19%

5.) Dove by Unilever – 12.5%

Note that all information we gathered is based on the article and theme of this blog. Results and information are disclosed if the post we did is an advertiser or sponsor of this blog. The products above are not a sponsor or advertiser of this blog.

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Posted in: Top Brands

Lennovo ThinkPad 2 Specs and Price

It comes with the newest Microsoft Operating System (OS), Window 8. For those who are asking for the price and specification; well here's what lennovo announced its full specs – Extreme mobility, Desktop and Windows 8 apps, Full office Support, Protected sharing, Multiple windows and displays, Full-size USB port and Windows Accessory support, full corporate compatibility, and its optional Digitizer Pen.

Here is the specification summary: (see full story here)

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Posted in: Technology

Samsung Galaxy Pocket most affordable price Php 4,990

Samsung Galaxy pocket S5300 is now more affordable on it Php 4,990 price. 

Its specifications include a 2MP camera, Android OS, v2.3 (Gingerbread) operating system, Standard battery, Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery, 3GB internal memory with microSD, up to 32 GB card slot, display  of 240 x 320 pixels, 2.8 inches (~143 ppi pixel density) with multi-touch, TouchWiz UX UI, and a weight of 97 g.

Here is the Samsung Galaxy Pocket Review courtesy of phonearena.com via youtube.

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Posted in: Gadget Review

Globe Tattoo Stick for UAAP Season 75

It’s UAAP Season 75 for 2012; the most exciting and most awaited college and university basketball competition in Metro Manila. Globe Telecom made its new Globe Tattoo U - sticks (stands for University sticks).

On product tagline it states “Represent your University. Live without limits with the Tattoo U-Stick. “

Experience your seamless mobile internet surfing in two ways:

* Tattoo 3G U-stick for Php995 up to 3.6 Mbps speed

*Tattoo 4G U-stick for Php3,495 up to 7.2 Mbps speed

Here is the list of promo package and discounts:

* Php25 for 3 hours valid for one day; just text SCHOOL Surf to 888

* unleashed your one year access to your school website and a lot of more by just texting <keyword> to 888; (keywords: Adamson University (AU) – SOARINGFALCONS, Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU)– EAGLES, De La Salle University (DLSU)– ARCHERS, Far Eastern University (FEU) – TAMARAWS, National University (NU)– BULLDOGS, University of the East (UE) – REDWARRIORS, University of the Philippines (UP) – FIGHTINGMAROONS, University of Santo Tomas (UST)- GROWLINGTIGERS.

* Free 2 GB micro – SD Card (USB Device)

* Discounts and privileges

-Disclosure: Globe is not a sponsor of this site

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Posted in: Technology

Mc Donald’s Big Mac Sauce Video Reveals

The most famous Big Mac Secret sauce has been revealed in a youtube video last June 23.

Executive Chef of Mc Donald’s, Dan Coudreat, showed the secrets of the sauce as requested by Christine H. from Oshawa, Canada; where the video is uploaded by McDonaldsCanda.

On Chef Coudreat casual presentation, he unveiled the classic sauce composition.  The sauce is a mixed of Mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, classic yellow mustard, white wine vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder and paprika. According to him, Big Mac Sauce has a contrasting flavor.

At the end of the video tutorial of Big Mac Home style, it has been presented classically which everyone can be made and get some ingredients on nearest grocery store worldwide.

For your info, that video is part of McDonald’s Canada marketing, “Our Food, Your Questions”.

Watch the video here for more info.

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Posted in: Food and Beverage,Video