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#OffPriceDavao Tuesday, August 29, 2017

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WONO Watchout: ASUS Launches Zenfone 4 Series

Asus Sunday, August 27, 2017

We love photo. I mean, don't we all? For every best photo wonderfully plastered on our social networking sites comes a hundred, or even a thousand more memento on our phones. Don't tell me you aint guilty? We all love to perfectly encapsulate bygone events into beautiful photographs. And as professional DSLRs or even mirrorless cams becoming a hassle to carry in our daily hustle, we can't get away with using our smartphone to capture these memories. I've been looking for a new selfie phone, let's see what we have here. hehe

With the fast-paced advancement in technology, the neck and neck competition among smart phone companies bring the engineers in the drawing board to cater to the demands of the market.

Asus stayed mum for their greatest news yet until they finally shared with us what's in store for everyone. Powerful cam and extended battery life? Sounds good? Yup, so good.

Loved taking wefies with my DBS fam With Zenfone 4's wide angle front cam, no one gets cropped out of the frame!

Tried out each one of the phones from ASUS Zenfone 4 Series

At the heat of the Davao's Kadayawan Celebration last Saturday, August 19, 2017, ASUS had a simultaneous unboxing of the newest Zenfone 4 Series making everyone at the event, zen fan or not, cock-a-hoop in excitement.

Asus invited the Davao Bloggers Society, influencers and the media and other friends from Zentalk PH to witness the much-awaited reveal. Everyone join in the fun with mini-games....

Everyone had loads of fun in the mini-games while waiting for the unveiling

Everyone had loads of fun in the mini-games while waiting for the unveiling

Everyone had loads of fun in the mini-games while waiting for the unveiling

............and announcement of winners of the Zenfone photowalk contest at the Kaondayawan 2 days prior.

congrats Maki of PinoyMovieBlog

Too sweet for photo hehe Congrats Mr & Mrs A

Congrats Davao Geek Hub

The Biggest Winner, congrats Dugom Pinoy! Yey for new Zenfone 4

It was yet another day for #DBStheBEST as all the prizes at stake were bagged by our fam. Yey! Congrats guys! Super photos taken by talented bloggers and of course, the powerful specs of the members of the Zenfone 4 series.

photo by Asus

There wasn't any dark cloud that day (iykwim) as ASUS also showed several heart-warming commercial films starred by The Goblin himself, Gong Yoo. It was also revealed that Bea Alonzo is thenewest brand ambassador in the Philippines for ASUS phones.

Asus' latest brand ambassador Ms Bea Alonzo

No other than ASUS' top guns themselves unveiled the specs at the much awaited tell-all of the event. The reveal of the prices of the Zenfone 4 Max, Zenfone 4, Zenfone 4 Pro, Zenfone 4 Selfie and Zenfone 4 Selfie Pro gave everyone more reasons to celebrate the wonderful selfie/wefie camera with prices that don't cost an arm and a leg. Truly, the selfie king, Asus Zenfone is back. Top notch technology without the top dollar price.

Drum roll please! Allow me to let you into the specs and prices of these exciting phones! I bet these will make you grin from ear-to-ear and reach for that phone to pre-order! Choose the best match Asus Zenfone 4 Series Selfie King for you!

Zenfone 4

Zenfone 4 photo by Asus

Internal Storage 64 MB

MicroSD card supports up to 2TB

Google Drive 100 GB free space 1 year

5.5-inch display

OS: Android™ N with new ASUS ZenUI 4.0

Memory: LPDDR4 4GB / 6GB RAM

Rear Cam: 12MP Main Cam/ 8MP Wide Angle Cam

Front Cam: 8 MP

Dual Sim

Battery: 3300mAh (non-removable)

Video Recording

4K UHD (3840 by 2160) 30 frame per second video recording | 1080p FHD video recording at 60 fps | Slow Motion video support for 1080p at 120 fps and 720p at 240 fps | Electronic image stabilization for shake-free videos | Take still photo while recording video120˚ wide angle video

Colors: Moonlight White, Midnight Black, Mint Green
Comes with: Clear Case, JBL Speakers, ZenPower Slim
Price: P 28, 995.00
Best for: still photos and video recording
More info on Zenfone 4

Zenfone 4 Selfie Pro

Zenfone 4 Selfie Pro in Rouge Red (photo by Asus)

2X brighter low light F1.8 Sony flagship IMX362 selfie camera

120° wide view dual selfie cameras

World's leading 4K selfie video

24MP DuoPixel camera

Preinstalled Selfie Master App

PixelMaster 4.0 16MP Rear Camera

Colors: Rouge Red, Sunlight Gold, Deepsea Black
Comes with: Clear Case and Exclusive Gong Yoo poster
Price: P 18, 995.00
Best for: Taking low light selfie, vivid captures of selfie/wefie
More info on Zenfone 4 Selfie Pro

Zenfone Selfie

Zenfone 4 Selfie in Sunlight Gold (photo by Asus)

a.ka. Asus SelfieMaster

20MP Softlight dual selfie cameras

120° wide-angle camera

16MP PDAF cameras rear camera

ASUS SelfieMaster - Photo

Colors: Deepsea Black, Sunlight Gold, Rose Pink
Comes with: Clear Case and Exclusive Gong Yoo poster
Price: P 13, 995.00
Best for: selfies and livestream
More info on Zenfone 4 Selfie

Zenfone 4 Max

photo by Asus

a.k.a successor of ASUS Battery King

120° wide-angle camera

5000mAh high-capacity battery

Power bank mode - 2X faster reverse charging

46 days battery life

Colors: Deepsea Black, Rose Pink, Sunlight Gold
Comes with: Clear Case and OTG dongle
Price: P 9, 995.00
Best for: those with active and adventurous lifestyle
More info on Zenfone 4 Max

No words yet regarding the Zenfone 4 Pro but it will retail for P 39,995.00 but I'm sure it's got monsteriffic specs that will make it all worth it! Plus you will also get a Clear Case, JBL Speakers and Zen Power Slim (powerbank)!

Thank you for having us ASUS and WE LOVE PHOTO <3

DBS, Zentalk fans, ASUS PH crew

ASUS Zenfone 4 Series will be available by September. But if you're like me who can't sit still and wait for next month, you may simply click on the link below to pre-order:

I want to pre-order Zenfone 4!

Zenfone 4 and where to buy them hehehe Make sure to buy only from ASUS accredited stores. Yey!

Zenfone 4 Series stores in the Philippines

Don't forget to follow them on social to get only the freshest from Asus! Yey!

ASUS Website

ASUS Philippines FB Page

ASUS Twitter

ASUS PH Instagram

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Why I blog - A Restrospect

Friday, July 21, 2017

At 5, Nanay had to buy me another pad of paper each week coz I'd scribble on the red and blue lines while pretending to listen attentively to my kindergarten teacher.

At 6, I wrote "Jodivie S. Malnegro Grade I - Lanzones" in cursive and it became such a milestone, I expected a Best in Writing ribbon on Recognition Day. Nope. Nadah. No tadah.

At 8, I never got tired of writing "I want to be an astronaut because..." Who didn't wish to be an astronaut?!?

At 11, I wrote stories and poems at the blank back pages of my older brother's Radtech Workbook. It was probably about monsters or friends or family. We made a bonfire to the gods to rid of mosquitoes and yes, the stories and poetries became sacrificial objects.

At 14, I wrote an essay for my classmate's oratorical contest. Props to her. She did an amazing job. My teacher then let me join the story telling contest with some bedtime story off of a fairytale book. Of course, I lost. I placed third, losing gracefully to a talented freshman.

At 17, I wrote miles long "testimonials" on my friends' wall. What did we call it in friendster? I started writing on friendster "note". Gaaahhhd. What did we call it even? College life. Teenage angst. I got through that "emo-goth-punk" stage too minus the eyeliner.

At 18, my friends uploaded photos on photobucket, flicker and multiply. I didn't have a camera phone, so my multiply account was full of "journal entries". A relative told me she had read about my post about quitting nursing school and she begged me to finish my last year. Oh, so... people actually read them.

Confrontation has never been my cup of tea so everytime I had an outpour of emotion, I'd write it down on my journal. Using pen and paper got too tiring and I became lazier day by day. I typed my emotions on my brother's laptop. I continued keeping an online journal through tumblr and multiply til multiply had to close around the time fb took over.

At 19, I started Blogger/ Blogspot. For many years, I wrote random stuff that I sometimes shared with my friends on my other social media sites. I prolly have a hundred drafts of haphazard conversations with Wowo. Wowo is me. Conversations with myself. Soliloquy. Monologues. Hence, Wonologues.

At 23, I tried to blog about stuff I personally would love to share with others. Sort of talking to a friend minus my socially gawky self. I had a dream of someday publishing a book that could influence the world. Ha! Big girl with an even bigger dream. I chuckled just thinking about it.

The years in between have been the dawn of social media. Everyone has got their own niche - beauty, tech, travel, food and bric-a-bracs. I took a hiatus. I was caught in between excuses of "writer's block", lack of sensible and "influential" content to share and all sorts of "my dog ate my homework" alibis.

At 27, I joined Davao Bloggers Society. I hope they didn't notice my social awkwardness. I smiled here and there. I lurked in our group chats. For a little over a year now, I skimmed through my fellow bloggers pages. I am still in awe to be surrounded with bloggers who have true talents in writing, some really excellent in photography, marketing, etc. We compliment and complement each other. (Though I'm not sure if I brought any to the table).

At 28, It's only been a little over a year since I joined DBS but it got me to at least help me get past my social awkwardness. I know I'm still all over the place and my blog is still a hodgepodge of ideas (or lack thereof). While I still have many more things to sort out, I'm pretty sure I've got a team to support me. #DBStheBEST Ayeee hihi (wink)

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Verdon Parc: A Perfect Blend of Modern and Laidback

Davao Thursday, June 01, 2017

A perfect blend of modern conveniences and Davao's laidback vibe.

In a flourishing city where congestion and noise are becoming a daily occurence, wouldn't it be best to find a place where you can relish serenity, marvel at the wonders of nature, and soend quality time with your family and friends?

Imagine yourself having coffee, chatting with friends, or simply having "me time" while gazing at the awe-inspiring view of Mt. Apo and Samal Island. Do yoga atop a three-story high sky patio or jog and bike around picturesque landscape and lush greenery. Have fun under the sun with little ones at the kiddie pool and children's playground. Chill with friends and family in fitness facilities, entertainment and game rooms. Then retire at night with the peaceful and relaxing vibe in resort-inspired home located within the city.

If you think all these are just mere wish list in today's digital age, think again.

Verdon Parc, DMCI Homes' first foray into the exciting Davao property market offerd this dream setting with its genuine resort-insoired design that meshed well with the King City if the South's tropical environment, panoramic views, and captivating shoreline.

"While DMCI Homes is known for building resort-inspired communities, creating one that could blend well with a tropical paradise like Davao City was really a challenge because we didn't want to sacrifice the laidback lifestyle vibe the city is known for," said Dennis Yap, DMCI Homes AVP for Project Development and Landscape.

"We want residents to be able to appreciate Davao's natural splendor and at the same time enjoy the conveniences of modern amenities. This is consistent with out goal to bring comfort to our hardworking professionals as what Verdon Parc aims to provide in Davao City," he added of the three-hectare property along Ecoland Drive corner Peacock St., Davao City.

Having this in mind, Yap said, DMCI Homes designed Verdon Parc to compement Davao City's abundant and pristine natural resources to create a haven of relaxation and comfort for Davaoenos.

Fitness facilities, swimming pools, entertainment and game rooms, play areas and leisure zones, are available to satisfy every whim.

These first-class lifestyle amenities are now being enjoyed by the first batch of unit owners with the recent completion of its only mid-rise building Martel, consisting of less than 200 units of 1 and 2-bedroom offerings.

The development will feature three other towers - Beldevere, Trevans, and Maurin - which will have sky lounges designed to provide a perfect setting for appreciating the scenic and serene surroundings of Davao City.

Fresh air and ambient life brought about by DMCI Homes' proprietary Lumiventt design, meanwhile, is perfect for meditative activities to reduce stress.

All these conveniences plus its excellent proximity to various commercial establishments, educational institutions, banks, places of worship, medical service providers and government agencies, make Verdon Parc the perfect home for Davao's hardworking professionals and start-up families.

The country's first real estate contractor to earn the Quadruple A license, DMCI Homes has been known for building quality resort-inspired communities in Mega Manila, Baguio City, Boracay and Davao City. Built with world-standard craftsmanship borne from D.M. Consunji Inc.'s over 60-years of expertise in the construction and development industry, DMCI Homes continues to uphold its thrust of providing quality homes at best value on or ahead of time.

DMCI invited me and other DBS in a media-exclusive Amenities tour last month.
Below are a few of the snaps from that event. (photos taken via Samsung S7)

(floor plans of available units for the upcoming towers. some select units have balconies.)