Tecnogas Presents First Ever Kitchen Superstar

With the objective of promoting culinary excellence in the country, Tecnogas Philippines recently hosted its first-ever cooking competition entitled “Tecnogas Kitchen Superstar”. The live cook-off served as an exciting platform for food enthusiasts with no professional culinary experience to showcase their skills and love for cooking.

“For more than 65 years, Tecnogas has always been passionate in creating cooking appliances designed to deliver best results. And through this event, we want to encourage and promote culinary excellence even more by letting them use the right equipment,” said JP Rahnema, Sales Manager of Tecnogas Philippines.

Being the first of its kind for Tecnogas, the fun-filled afternoon saw the attendees enjoying good food and winning exciting raffle prizes, aside from witnessing the main competition.

Tasked with creating an Italian pasta dish with a Filipino twist, judges Chef Charmaine Fider of TESDA, Mr. Marlon Aldenese of Cook Magazine, and Ms. Marilou Acuna of Flyace Corporation hailed Ida Tan-Schneider as the grand champion with her Creamy Smoked Salinas Pasta creation. Mariane Camba and Rholielyn Garcia bagged the first and second places, respectively.
As the first ever Tecnogas Kitchen Superstar, Ms. Tan-Schnieder got to take home a P20,000 cash prize and over P100,000 worth of gift packs including a kitchen showcase from Tecnogas.

Tecnogas, the legendary Italian brand, is renowned as one of the top premium cooking appliance brands from Italy since 1952. Its line of cooking ranges, cooktops, range hoods, ovens, and Vortex stoves combine a strong design with extraordinary quality and performance. Tecnogas products are exclusively distributed by Appstar Global Distributor, Inc. and are available in all leading appliance stores nationwide with over 250 service centers.

In partnership with Anson’s Appliances and Unimart Capitol Commons, the Tecnogas Kitchen Superstar event was made possible together with Jolly Food, Doña Elena, Kessler’s, Masflex Cookware & Kitchenware, King Sue Ham and Sausages, Fujidenzo, Solane, Doña Maria, Whirlpool, Al Dente, Good Life, Bubble Man, Cif, Klio, Philadelphia, LocknLock, Fineti, Gardenia, Mother’s Best, and many more.

For more information and updates about their products and events, you may like Tecnogas Philippines on Facebook or visit their official website www.tecnogas.com.ph.

OPPO Collaboration in .giff Festival to Celebrate Short Film Artistry in Age of Smartphone Videography

November 2019 - PHILIPPINES - OPPO is taking content creation to a whole new level in the realm of smartphone videography by also pushing for artistic pursuits beyond everyday vlogs through the .giff Festival of New Cinema in collaboration with Globe.

Pushing for Provocations of Form

The .giff Festival is a film fest of new cinema that celebrates the unending possibilities of the audio-visual experience. It’s an art fair for video art projections and independent short films, plus a series of enlightening talks by established film and video practitioners from around the world—with an electronic music festival, too.

The theme of the festival is to break boundaries through elevating the way we see images and exploring contemporary ways how to narrate stories. A wide array of video art projections and independent short films, together with an electronic music festival, is an effort to emerge the viewers response to the evolving sentiment on the Festival of New Cinema.

Vertical Cinema Filmmaking: Creating art with your smartphone

There are multiple sections present in the festival, and one of the more notable ones that reflect the innovation behind contemporary content creation via smartphones is vcinema.giff. This is a creative collaboration that was crafted to truly bring out the storymaker in anyone. The vertical short film competition aims to show that quality films can be shot even with an everyday quality smartphone like that of the OPPO Reno2.

On November 30, Day 1 of the .giff festival, at the main hall at Illumination Studios, the vcinema.giff section will feature the artwork Deorbit by Takashi Makino, along with Audio-Visual collaborations from artists such as Annie Pacaña (V) x Baile (A), Mvltiverse (V) x Big Hat Gang (A), Dex Fernandez (V) x Similarobjects Sublingua, Submachines, (V) x Tarsius (A), and Timmy Harn (V) x Auspicious Family (A).

The works from the vcinema.giff competition’s 12 finalists will be exhibited at the Vertical Cinema by OPPO Reno2 event for deliberation, with the winners to receive exciting prizes. The Best Vertical Film Award will be presented by director Antoinette Jadaone with a grand prize of P50,000 and a brand new OPPO Reno2. Zen Han, OPPO Philippines VP of Channel Sales will award the Best Director with a P20,000 prize money and a brand new OPPO Reno2 smartphone to further push the artist to keep creating art through videos.

#RenoCollective: Antoinette Jadaone Masterclass

In an effort to continue pushing creative boundaries, OPPO is bringing in critically acclaimed filmmaker Antoinette Jadaone for a one day only masterclass. During the said masterclass, she will delve on the fundamentals of filmmaking, emergence of new technologies in the film industry and her experience of shooting her vertical film with her own OPPO Reno2. Antoinette Jadaone’s vertical short film is slated to be unveiled at the vcinema.giff.

Drop by and discover short films from innovative storymakers

To experience the artistry behind the cinematic art captured in vertical format, drop by the .giff Festival’s vcinema.giff section in partnership with OPPO Reno2 on November 30, 2019, at Illumination Studio, Formerly Visual Light Studio, at 2723 Sabio St. Makati. Discover some of the works that show just how trusty quality smartphones such as the OPPO Reno2 allows for more creative pursuits, proving that #AnyoneIsAStorymaker.

Get your own Reno2 series to expand your creativity. The Reno2 retails at PHP28,990 Reno2 and are available in Luminous Black and Sunset Pink. While the Reno2 F is at PHP19,990 and are available in Sky White, Lake Green, and Nebula Green. This holiday season, OPPO is also treating everyone with exciting offers and freebies for the Reno2 series.

Know more about the .giff Film Festival with Globe and the Reno2 series special offers, visit their website at www.oppo.com.ph or on their official Facebook page at OPPO Philippines. The Reno2 Series is available in all OPPO stores nationwide.

About OPPO

OPPO is a leading global smart device brand. Since launching its first smartphone - “Smiley Face” - in 2008, OPPO has been in relentless pursuit of the synergy of aesthetic satisfaction and innovative technology, Today, OPPO provides customers with a wide range of smart devices spearheaded by the Find and Reno series, ColorOS operating system, as well as internet services such as OPPO Cloud and OPPO+. OPPO operates in more than 40 countries and regions, with 6 research institutes and 4 R&D centers worldwide and an international design center in London, OPPO’s more than 40,000 employees are dedicated to creating a better life for customers around the world.

ASUS PHILIPPINES ANNOUNCES SHARE 2019 PLUS: ASUS TUF GAMING SPECIAL PROMOTION

ASUS is not slowing down on their very own season of sharing, as the ASUS Share 2019 extends its special bundling program to select ASUS TUF Gaming notebooks! So grab yours now! Full details on this can be found through this link: http://bit.ly/Share2019Plus while list of participating shops are found here: http://bit.ly/ROGAuthorizedStores.

PARTICIPATING ASUS TUF GAMING PRODUCTS

SERIES	MODEL	SCREEN	LCD SPEC	CPU	RAM	STORAGE	GPU	SRP	BUNDLE
ASUS TUF Gaming	FX505DD-AL272T	15" FHD	IPS 120HZ	R5-3550H	8G	512G PCIE2	GTX1050 3GD5	PHP 41,995	·        Sperry Gift Certificates worth PHP 3,000 ·        Choice between Borderlands 3 or The Outer Worlds worth PHP 1,530 each
ASUS TUF Gaming	FX505DD-AL233T	15" FHD	IPS 120HZ	R5-3550H	8G	1TB	GTX1050 3GD5	PHP 40,995
­ASUS TUF Gaming	FX505DD-AL127T	15" FHD	IPS 120HZ	R5-3550H	4G	1TB	GTX1050 3GD5	PHP 38,995
ASUS TUF Gaming	FX505DY-AL117T	15" FHD	IPS 120HZ	R5-3550H	4G	512G PCIE2	RX560X 4GD5	PHP 37,995	·       JBL Clip 2 Speaker worth PHP 3,099 ·       Choice between Borderlands 3 or The Outer Worlds worth PHP 1,530 each
ASUS TUF Gaming	FX505DY-AL080T	15" FHD	IPS 120HZ	R5-3550H	4G	1TB	RX560X 4GD5	PHP 36,995
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ASUS TUF Gaming	FX505DY-BQ121T	15" FHD	IPS 60Hz	R5-3550H	4G	1TB	RX560X 4GD5	PHP 35,995

For more information on ASUS TUF Gaming, the ASUS Share 2019 campaign, and all things ASUS follow the ASUS Philippines Facebook Page and the ZenTalk Philippines Forum.

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About ASUS

ASUS is one of Fortune magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies, and is dedicated to creating products for today and tomorrow’s smart life. Our comprehensive portfolio includes Zenbo, ZenFone, ZenBook and a range of IT devices and components, along with AR, VR and IoT. ASUS employs more than 16,000 people worldwide and over 5,000 world-class R&D talents. Driven by innovation and committed to quality, the company won 4,511 awards and earned approximately US$13 billion of revenue in 2017.

DTI Sets Up Facility for SEA Games in Support of PH Hosting

In a bid to make available options for Halal food and souvenirs for athletes, guests, and visitors of the 2019 South East Asian Games (30th SEA Games), the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), represented by the Export Marketing Bureau (EMB), Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion (BDTP), and Regional Operations Group (ROG), has installed a temporary facility at the East Commercial Center, New Clark City, Tarlac in collaboration with Bases Conversion Development Authority (BCDA) and Philippine Exporters Confederation, Inc. (PHILEXPORT).

“This is an independent facility close to the main venue to make available food (including Halal and Muslim-friendly) and non-food products (souvenirs - Likha ng Central Luzon, Go Lokal, Bangon Marawi) in time for the 30th SEA Games. We are here to provide support and this is our way of contributing to the needs of this occasion,” DTI - Trade Promotions Group (TPG) Undersecretary Abdulgani M. Macatoman said.

This DTI initiative aims to collaborate with the private sector to make available Halal, Muslim-friendly concessionaires, and other Philippine products for the opening of the 30th SEA Games.

Featured concessionaires include La Rose Noire (Aqua Panem), Bricks and Copper, Asian Food Cuisine, Rajput Halal Pak Cuisine, Ate A Halal Food Services, and Hen Lin.

Halal Products/Retailers include Magic Melt, Greenlife Coconut Products Philippines, Inc., Batangas Egg Producers Cooperative, Mira’s Turmeric Products, and Axiom Natur Trading Corp.

The SEA Games venue in New Clark City (NCC), Capas, Tarlac is host to Aquatics (water polo, diving) and Athletics (marathon, heptathlon, decathlon, etc.) sports activities considered as significant sources of medals for the Philippines and the Athletes Village. Competition activities started last 26 November and will run up to 10 December 2019 in NCC.

Healthy Dishes that are Perfect for Noche Buena

November 2019 – Makati City, Philippines – The Christmas season is a time for gift-giving, merry-making, family get-togethers, and – let’s face it – binging. Yes, we love our food, and when the holiday season comes, we love it even more often by going from party to party and dinner to dinner. We often pig out on everything we want to eat, yet we do not realize that it brings both short and long-term health problems.

Overindulgence in food is an inevitable part of this year's festive season, but an official of the Department of Health (DOH) has reminded the public to prepare and eat healthy food. Undersecretary and Public Health Service Team Officer-In-Charge Myrna Cabotaje said most Filipino families serve unhealthy food during the holidays, which could cause high blood pressure and diabetes.

It is recommended that families prepare healthy foods during the holiday season opting for more greens than meats, but getting kids to eat vegetables in place of meat dishes during Noche Buena can be challenging.

To help moms plan their Christmas dinners to be more healthy for their kids, BEKO, Europe’s leading brand of home appliances, recommends some delicious dishes that promise to not only brighten the Christmas table but make it a lot more healthy as well.

Broccoli crust pizza

This veggie-based Italian-inspired dish made of broccoli, cheese, pizza sauce, and eggs make a delicious Christmas meal that kids will surely enjoy and love.

Pesto salad with chicken

Because no Christmas table will be complete without a pasta dish, this pesto-based pasta salad with chicken, edamame beans will be a hit for both adults and kids alike.

Baked salmon, potato, and zucchini

Fish is always a healthy choice because it is rich in omega 3, so this salmon, potato, and zucchini casserole is sure to be both filling yet light and easy on the waistline.

Cottage pie

If your family wants something a little more filling, this pie made of minced beef or steak meat, garlic, red onions, leek, carrots, celery, sun-dried tomatoes, olive oil, cauliflower, potatoes and baked to perfection is sure to satisfy.

Get the right appliances

Getting the right appliances is also a practice of promoting good health. It provides the benefits of lasting freshness in storing foods and ingredients and keeps its nutrients intact for a tasteful and nourishing savory.

For instance, Beko’s GN163123P side-by-side is packed with innovative features, such as the NeoFrostTM Dual Cooling technology that maintains ideal airflow and optimal temperatures with a high level of humidity, so food stays fresher for longer with no frost building up and no odor transferring. It also has the Active Fresh Blue LightTM technology that allows continuous photosynthesis in the crisper, therefore, retaining natural flavors of fruits and vegetables, as well as its nutrients such as vitamin C.

Beko’s GN163123P is also equipped with the longlasting IonGuardTM that neutralizes bacteria, viruses, and particles in the refrigerator using negative ions, allowing air inside to circulate and stay clean, so, contamination will not occur and food can be stored twice longer. It also has a Led Illumination that provides full lighting all-throughout the fridge for clear and worry-free finding.

And with the Beko ProSmartTM Inverter Compressor, the fridge is four times quieter, more durable, and energy-efficient as the technology adapts to temperature variations to provide faster cooling with less energy.

For more information about these recipes, visit www.eatlikeaprobybeko.com, and to learn more about Beko and their technologies visit http://www.beko.ph/ or follow them on their Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/beko.ph/.

Beko’s GN163123P is also equipped with the longlasting IonGuardTM that neutralizes bacteria, viruses, and particles in the refrigerator using negative ions, allowing air inside to circulate and stay clean, so, contamination will not occur and food can be stored twice longer. It also has a Led Illumination that provides full lighting all-throughout the fridge for clear and worry-free finding.

And with the Beko ProSmartTM Inverter Compressor, the fridge is four times quieter, more durable, and energy-efficient as the technology adapts to temperature variations to provide faster cooling with less energy.

For more information about these recipes, visit www.eatlikeaprobybeko.com, and to learn more about Beko and their technologies visit http://www.beko.ph/ or follow them on their Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/beko.ph/.

Early Holiday Surprises for RedDoorz Guests to Enjoy Family-Friends Bonding

The air is cooler, the nights are longer. Colored lights flicker in every place you see. Everybody’s easing into a holiday mood and RedDoorz advanced the holiday vibes with surprises for their hotel guests and target market.

In late October, RedDoorz surprised hotel guests nationwide in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao with #RedDoorzKeyMoments. Randomly selected guests were gifted with RedDoorz “keys” as they registered at the front desk of RedDoorz properties in different key cities. The “key” entitled them to one more free stay at selected RedDoorz properties nationwide anytime until November so they can bond and share new memories with family and friends.

Guests loved the special touch that allowed them to share more special times with their chosen companions – from Lolo and Lola to Best Buddy to to Big Bro and Little Sis, to Mom and Dad and the barkada. “This will definitely come in handy when my brother comes back for home leave this month,” said Jennylyn Casitas, whose brother works in Bahrain.

RedDoorz uncorked even more surprises. At the Fablacion Street Party held on Halloween Night at Dulo MNL in Makati, RedDoorz activated its #RedDoorzFunMoments. RedDoorz brand ambassadors went around the party venue to present party goers with more RedDoorz “keys”. Revelers who sported the Most Unique Theme, Best Make-up, Best Joker look, Best Avenger, Best Animé, Best Celebrity Lookalike, Best Drag Queen, Best Maleficent or Disney Character and the Best Family Group were singled out and awarded the surprise “keys” that would let them experience more fun times with their special people.

“At this time of year, everybody is in a holiday mood. It’s time to bond, hold reunions, do impromptu get-togethers and plan for what the family, the barkada and special friends will do together. RedDoorz joins the celebration by providing people with more ways to bond and create more key and fun moments. We have prepared fun activities and promos to enable more and more people to enjoy short or long trips anywhere in the Philippines where our over 200 properties are located,” said Raenald De Jesus, RedDoorz Country Marketing Manager.

For more information on how you too can experience RedDoorz, go to www.reddoorz.com and @RedDoorzPh on Facebook and Instagram