Spread Christmas Cheer With Creative And Pocket-friendly Gifts

The art of gift-giving is a tough skill to master. If properly done, a gift becomes a wish for someone’s happiness. A poorly chosen gift, however, can distort the good intention and may leave the recipient disappointed. Gifting can be frustrating but when executed with the right amount of perceptiveness and a pinch of creativity, it’s sure to be a rewarding and meaningful experience for both the giver and the receiver.

The two big questions we face when picking a gift are always what to give and how much to spend. A thoughtful present need not be expensive or extravagant. Sweet treats that you can make using a microwave oven are a convenient and fail-proof way to make someone’s day without breaking the bank.

Surprise a loved one with gooey chocolate cookies! Just combine and mix all ingredients in a lightly greased or nonstick microwave-safe tray. After setting the microwave on high for 4-5 minutes, let cool and enjoy!

Let your friends know how much you appreciate their personality and uniqueness by baking them a mug cake. You can get creative with the ingredients and most importantly, it will just take you minutes to prepare it using a microwave oven! With strawberries or peanuts, mug cakes are a sure way to make someone feel appreciated and cared for.

Who doesn’t love s’mores? Touch someone’s heart by spoiling their sweet tooth with s’mores. On a paper towel, place a piece of Graham cracker with marshmallow on top. Have another piece of Graham cracker with cold chocolate on a separate paper towel. Heat in the microwave oven for 5 seconds until the marshmallow expands.

Midea, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of appliances, offers Microwave Ovens that are perfect partners in giving simple but creative tokens of gratitude. Designed to save time and energy, Midea Microwave Ovens use less electricity so heating food in 3 minutes only costs a peso.

Compared to the conventional heat transfer, using Midea Microwave Ovens retains nutrients in food. Minimal liquid is required. This means you get 10% less fat versus conventional frying.

Being a respected global brand, Midea makes sure that functionality always meets style. Midea’s 30L Digital Microwave Oven boasts a stainless steel front and mirror door for a smooth and elegant finish.

Gift-giving, like any other forms of communication, requires time, effort and energy. With a little creativity and help from Midea Microwave Ovens, you can convey the message of love and appreciation while saving yourself from the stress of choosing the perfect gift.

To learn more about Midea’s Microwave Ovens and other home solutions, visit www.midea.com.ph and like their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/MideaPhilippines for updates.

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Meralco Lights Up The Liwanag Park Once Again

The Meralco's One Child, One Lamp Campaign is part of the annual Maliwanag ang Pasko tradition of the Manila Electric Company (MERALCO). It was once again opened the Liwanag Park to the public with a lighting ceremony held last December 2, 2015 at the company's headquarters in Ortigas, Pasig City.

The whole compund was literally lit up on the cue of Meralco Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan to gether with Meralco executives when they pushed the button signalling the opening of the park.

Also, the Department of Education Secretary Bro. Armin Luistro was there to graced the lighting ceremony and receiving the donation of 2,000  solar lamps from Meralco employees, partners, and customers as the result of One Meralco Foundation's campaign for One Child, One Lamp, who has been launched last November to raise a funds to donate solar lamps to public schools in the mountains and island villages without electricity.

Public officials and community leaders from different municipalities of Meralco franchise area were also present during the ceremony. Earlier they  received recognition from One Meralco Foundation for their contribution to the foundation's Household Electrification Program that brings electricity to low income families within the Meralco business area.

Meanwhile, the opening of Liwanag Park was very impressive because of different features that Filipinos will surely love. Christmas figures and a gigantic tableau of Nativity scene made entirely of scrap copper wires was truly amazing. Visitors can ride on the miniature train, reminiscent of the days when rail operations were a part of the company's vast portfolio of business. The train's tracks circle a giant Christmas tree which is decorated with lanterns crafted from old electric meter covers and LED lights. It was ended with a fabulous fireworks display.

The park has also have a night bazaar where visitors can go shopping. Proceeds of the bazaar will go to One Meralco Foundation's One Child, One Lamp campaign.

The Meralco Liwanag Park is open everyday from 4:00pm to 10:00pm until January 10, 2016.

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Dyson Fluffy DC74 Is Soft To Touch But Not A Soft Touch

Most of the Moms today have stepped away from the classic broom to using a vacuum cleaner for their home. One of the latest from Dyson is the cordless vacuum that gives advance technology when it comes to cleaning and making sure that every inch of dirt is gone. Big and small dirt for the Dyson Fluffy DC74 is a no match. It has been engineered to tackle dust and debris on hard floors without leaving a scratch behind.

It has been said that it was tough on dirt and very kind to any kind of floors. It was designed with a soft nylon cleaner head with carbon strips engulfs large debris and envelopes fine dust. It's brush bar can reach right up to skirting boards achieving outstanding edge pick-up. 

It's motor for the clearer head is sat within the roller ensuring side to side pick up. 

The Dyson digital motor sits at the heart of Dyson's cordless vacuum cleaners. Spinning of 120, 000 rmp, 5 times faster than a formula 1 car engine. The Dyson digital V6 motor offers the power of full-size vacuum cleaner. Powerful suction in a small, light package and without the hassle of wrangling a power cord around furniture.

The Dyson Fluffy is always ready to go for easy floor cleaning and with a flick of the wrist switch to the ceiling. It has 8 additional tools Dyson Fluffy tackles hard to reach areas of your home. The motorised turbine head can glides up stairs while the flexible crevice too reaches narrow spaces behind furniture, the soft dusting brush sweeps up dust pn blinds, and the stubborn dirt brush tabkles the hardest of grime.

For the Dyson Fluffy DC74 pricing it was at Php 38, 500. Available in Century City Mall (Dyson Concept Store), Rustan's Makati,  Rustan's Shangri-la, Rustan's Cebu, Rustan's Gateway, Abensin Ascott, Duty Free Philippines, Anson's Makati, Robinson's Applicance Magnolia, True Value Rockwell, True Value Estancia and True Value 8Forbes.

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Another Gen-S Story: Honda Launches The All New Honda RS150

Honda as the largest motorcycle manufacturer, is now introducing another exciting motorcycle one after the other in the Philippine market.  It's one of the most advance technologically Scooters with Smart Engines to the most powerful Sports Engine in its class. After few months, Honda has finally presented the All New Honda RS150. The newest Honda Sports Bike is equipped with a New Generation 150cc Liquid-cooled DOHC 6-speed engine, born out of Honda Racing DNA with class leading advance technology.

In its official public launch in this year’s Inside Racing Grand Prix (IRGP) event held at Carmona Racing Circuit, Mr. Daiki Mihara, Honda Philippines, Inc. President and Mr. Noriaki Abe of Asian Honda, Chief Operating Officer of Asia & Oceana Region of Honda Motor Japan, announces Honda’s commitment in delivering the most exciting Honda product for the New Generation. This time, not only that Honda has introduced in the Philippines Honda Smart Engines for Scooter or Automatic models but now our New Generation of Filipino Sports Motorcycle Enthusiast can enjoy the All New Honda RS150 with Powerful Sports Engine. This is just the beginning of another Gen-S story to come hinted by the two top Honda executives.

The All New RS150 is an answer to young generation customers who are looking for freedom of high performance on sporty and sharply designed bike with class leading technology, specifications, and features explained by Mr. Elie Salamangkit Jr., Honda Product Planning Manager. To ensure the best handling possible, Honda’s Philosophy in developing sports motorcycle was applied wherein “Rider can control engine power in any circumstances… exactly when needed and as much as needed” or “Control at Riders’ Will”.

Design, Frame and Engine synergy is what made this newest Honda motorcycle special. The bike design reflects aggressive new generation styling with sharp looking body and boasts attractive features from latest Super sports. Giving pride to the rider is its sharp wedge shape and innovative and edgy surface treatment not to mention its class leading features of LED Headlight, Fully Integrated Digital Meter Panel, Rear and Big Diameter Front Disc Brakes, Aluminum Cast Wheel, Clamped handle bar, Tubeless tires, and Rear Monoshock absorber among others.

The frame which holds the motorcycle was designed with high agility and safety in mind. The frame and chassis delivers agile and responsive control, very suitable for city streets made possible by its agile 45 degrees steering handle, compact dimension wheelbase of 1275mm plus the application of new strong twin-tube type sports frame which is designed to be safe at high speed and quick acceleration.

The engine performance has the best acceleration in its class, but still fuel efficient by application of wide variety of friction reduction technologies producing maximum power of 11.8KW (16.0 PS) at 9,000 rpm. The new generation engine especially designed for Southeast Asia including the Philippines has the following characteristics:

1. Flexible output characteristics that enable fun riding in a wide range of riding situations.
2. Improved fuel efficiency performance.
3. Remarkable level of comfort enabling the rider to experience a high-grade feel.
4. Exterior design with functional beauty that evokes the sophisticated mechanism.

Honda dares customer to test it and discover real power that you can handle.

Finally, the all new RS150 is environment friendly with its Euro-3 compliant emission and safety is still Honda’s top most priority with the installation of Bank Angle sensor that increases rider’s safety by automatic engine turn-off during accidental crash or fall.

The IRGP crowd was further treated by actual show-off run of All New RS150 in the race track with its three exciting colors, Black, Winning Red and Space Magenta Metallic as special color which will all be available in Honda Shops nationwide.

To further strengthen commitment for the young generation, Honda has given the public a sneak peak of another Sports model, the All New CB150R which will be launched by next summer of 2016 as the Honda Gen-S story continues…

Excited with this latest news about Honda motorcycles? Find out more about Gen-S stories, visit their website at www.hondaph.com or visitwww.facebook.com/hondaph or contact the local dealer nearest you!

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Gen-S Sports Is The Newest Motorcycle Model for Smart Rider

Another exciting model of motorcycle is coming. Heading its way for the Philippine Public for one grand event on November 15, 2015 for the unveiling of of this year's Inside Racing Grand Prix (IRGP).

The world's largest motorcycle manufacturer non other than Honda will introduce another model of motorcycle called Gen-S Sports for our smart riders. 

This newest motorcycle model Gen-S Sports is from the most technologically advance Scooters with Smart Engines to the most powerful Sports Engine in its class. 

Honda is proud to present New Generation 150cc Liquid-cooled DOHC 6-speed racing engine born out of Motor GP DNA. The Gen-S Sports Model will finally reveal to the public this November!

Learn more about Honda Gen-S Stories by visiting www.hondaph.com or visit www.facebook.com/hondaph.

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New Plantronics BackBeat SENSE: Wireless Stereo Headphones, Reimagined

Ultra-light, smart Bluetooth® headphones deliver sublime audio, all-day listening on a single charge, and intuitive smart sensor technology Manila, Philippines – Plantronics (NYSE: PLT), a pioneer in audio and wearable technology, today unveiled the BackBeat SENSE: smart wireless headphones that redefine stereo headphone apabilities, comfort and audio excellence. Whether you want to get lost in a playlist, podcast, or movie, BackBeat SENSE combines barely-there lightweight materials, best-in-class Bluetooth battery life, smart sensors, understated style, and signature Plantronics audio. BackBeat SENSE is available today in the Philippines.

“From sunrise to sunset, people are indulging in streaming media on-the-go. They need headphones that don’t just keep up, but actually optimize their experience,” said Lori Langona, Director of Consumer Marketing, Plantronics. “With BackBeat SENSE, we’re bringing a new breed of headphones to the market that are equipped with intuitive sensor technology to help make the most of today’s always-on, content-rich, music-first reality.”

What makes BackBeat SENSE so different? Built-in smart sensors automatically pause your music when you slip off the headphones, preserving battery life when they’re not being worn, then gently fading in your tunes when you put them back on. Intelligent pairing makes connecting and moving back and forth between devices fast and seamless, including pairing with two devices simultaneously. Whispered voice alerts provide important updates on battery life, connection status, and more. Centralizing the headphone controls in one earcup makes the headphones easier to use and more intuitive, and battery life gets a serious boost with the ability to stream music and media for up to 18 hours on a single charge.

BackBeat SENSE also takes an innovative approach to design, ensuring all-day wearing comfort for everyone. Its unique, patent-pending headband is designed to comfortably fit 99% of head sizes and evenly distribute the weight of the headphones, extending wear time by eliminating pressure that can cause fatigue and discomfort. 

At only 140g, about the same weight as a smartphone, BackBeat SENSE is approximately 50% lighter than most on-ear Bluetooth headphones available today (* Internal testing has shown BackBeat SENSE weighs at least 50% less than a comprehensive list of competitive on-ear Bluetooth headphones.) Pillow-soft memory foam ear pads conform to the shape of the listener’s ear, improving audio performance. The headphones’ compact form and fold-flat earcups make BackBeat SENSE comfortable and convenient to wear around the neck when not in use.

Additional BackBeat SENSE technologies and benefits include:

• Signature Plantronics audio and dynamic drivers create the optimal balance of rich bass, crisp highs, and natural midtones to let you enjoy your music to the full, and hear every detail in your media.

• Advanced Class 1 Bluetooth lets you control up to two connected smartphones or tablets from up to 330ft/100m away—the length of a football field (* Requires a Class 1 Bluetooth device).

• Dual mics enable HD Voice communication for clear calls or interactions with voice applications such as Siri™, Google Now, Cortana and Skype.

• OpenMic™ technology for those times when you’ll occasionally need to hear the outside world. With OpenMic, you can do so with the touch of a button, and without missing a beat.

• Fold-flat earcups makes BackBeat SENSE easy to transport and store, and a durable pouch is included with a handy pocket for charging and audio cables.

Plantronics Award-Winning BackBeat Family

BackBeat SENSE is the newest member of the BackBeat family of wireless stereo products from Plantronics. Other BackBeat stereo Bluetooth headphones include the critically-acclaimed BackBeat PRO over-the-ear wireless headphones, featuring active noise cancellation, and a record-setting 24 hours of streaming; the BackBeat FIT sweatproof wireless headphones, which feature a unique, safety-oriented design and a stable fit that stays in place comfortably no matter how hard you work out; and the popular BackBeat GO 2 + Charging case wireless earbuds that provide premium audio in an incredibly small and light form factor. BackBeat PRO, BackBeat GO 2 + Charging Case, and BackBeat FIT are currently available at select retailers.

Pricing and Availability

BackBeat SENSE will be available in two styles – Black/Espresso and White/Tan – for MSRP P8,295 with GST. For more information, please visit http://www.plantronics.com/asia/where-to-buy/

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