Author: iAn L.

Last July 28, I was one of the select Cebu Bloggers who were invited to join the Spider-Man: Far From Home screening at the Director’s Club Cinema in SM City Seaside Cebu. The Philips Monitor’s sponsored event started with fun poses with the Spider-Man cosplayer, followed by a humble dinner served at the cinema lobby. The leading display brand, Philips Monitors, partnered with Sony Pictures Entertainment in bringing the web-slinging superhero to the big screen here in Cebu. Select bloggers get to enjoy the continuation of Peter Parker’s journey in Philips Monitors’s exclusive media screening. Promotional partnership of Sony Entertainment’s Spider-Man and ... Read more

The newest additions to the vast storage solutions portfolio empowers consumers and changes the ways they interact with data. Seagate Technology PLC, the world leader in digital data solutions, recently announced the exciting extension to its portfolio with several advanced models, including the all-new solid state drives (SSD). The latest data storage drives offers solutions to all types of data savvy users, such as gung-ho gamers, social media movers, influencers, graphic artists, photographers, and even amateurs digital image collectors. Seagate answers the pain points of today’s fast-changing data-heavy landscape. Seagate Storage Solutions booth at Seda Hotel Cebu during its launch ... Read more

As the sun alternately hid and peeked from the moving, scattered cumuli, the morning breeze blew gently to our dopey visage. Though there were intermittent drizzles, the weather, somehow, pepped up our tired, sinful souls. It was, indeed, an awesome day to explore new places. The Turbulent Sea However, as we approach the jetty of Tapilon, things became quite unsettling. The coast was disturbed with breakwater, and the surface of the sea was apparently rough. You could see small boats disappear and reappear within few seconds, displaying the morbid force of nature and reminding us our frailties. We were just ... Read more

The north-westernmost island of Cebu province is not only known for its desiccated produce. Bantayan, aside from being a dried seafood supplier to the province, is also a desirable location for sojourners. Bantayan Island, by the way, is a home to three serene and vibrant municipalities namely: Bantayan, Santa Fe, and Madridejos. Most of the islands beautiful beachfronts are situated in Santa Fe. With multiple white beach fronts dotting its edges, interesting rock formations adorning its cliffs, and mysterious cave pools spread at various locations, travelers won’t run out of things to do. Bantayan seaport, the main point of entry ... Read more

Philips Monitors, a global leader in innovative displays, partners with Twentieth Century Fox to promote the release of X-Men: Dark Phoenix in the Philippines. Select members of the traditional and digital media were invited to watch the fascinating movie. As the official monitor display of the film, Philips Monitors held a special screening of the movie, the latest installment of the X-Men franchise. X-Men Dark Phoenix and Philips Monitor promotion Philips Monitors has been focusing on total entertainment experience. It dedicates its business in delivering the best displays for home buds, hobbyists, and professionals. With Twentieth Century Fox, Philips Monitors ... Read more

I could hardly draw the horizon. From my vantage point (at Culasi boardwalk), Mararison Island (also called Malalison) is covered with the draping downpour. According to the locals, it usually appears as a floating green mound during sunny days, but at that moment, it looked like a mere apparition. Still hoping for good weather, I headed to the municipal tourism office to book a tour. A two-way boat transfer is pretty expensive for a solo traveler like me, so I patiently waited for other guests to arrive. Like most of my travels, I usually share costly boat transfer fees with ... Read more

Smart cities are cities of the future. It deploys AI technology and automated controls for traffic management, utility distribution, peace and order, payment collections, transportation services, among others. Smart cities, as a concept, are safer cities. Urban planners envisioned Smart Cities as communities that utilizes new technologies to gather comprehensive data and algorithms to achieve increased efficiency, sustainability and safety. One of the technologies needed to make these smart cities possible are advanced and smart cameras. These cameras can help in city-wide monitoring for immediate action to traffic, emergency response, crisis and disaster management, crime prevention, and other human services. ... Read more

GCash, Philippines leading mobile payment and finance management platform, launches GCash for Good. It is a pioneer corporate social responsibility program that enables Filipinos to contribute to socio-civic causes at the comfort of their mobile phones. GCash for Good partners with non-government organizations (NGOs) that champion worthy advocacies, such as in education, environment, health, people empowerment, animal welfare, and many more. GCash For Good Partner NGOs Currently, GCash for Good has 35 partner NGOs in Luzon.  Among those partners are: ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation, Inc (ALKFI)—Commits to build sustainable communities, protect the children and the environment, improve the quality of ... Read more

When it comes to the most beautiful beaches in the Philippines, one of the best contenders is the island of Boracay. But what did really happen after the rehabilitation of this popular beach? How are the tourists coping with the changes made in the island? With a convenient tour package in the Philippines, you can explore the new Boracay with a fresh take. The pristine, powdery white sand of the new Boracay Clean Living in the Pristine Island After the 6-month rehabilitation period of Boracay, the original version of the island was restored. It went back to its crystal clear ... Read more