Acer Philippines recently launched its own line of gaming devices called the Predator, which is designed and made to compete with Asus's Republic of Gaming series. The new Predator line is comprised of desktops, laptops, tablet computers and computer accessories that are suitable for aspiring professional gamers and those who want to try MMORPG for the first time in the comforts of their own home. With professional gaming in the Philippines on its ongoing progression, I would ask myself why do we need to buy computers powerful enough to suit the needs of aspiring gamers.
6/27/16
The Case of the Not So Happy Network
While rival Philippine television networks ABS-CBN and GMA Network continue to claim ratings dominance over each other based on data from their respective ratings providers, the happy network TV5 became the preferred network for male Filipino viewers and the younger audience as well based on ratings data released for the past two years until now. Despite this little achievement for channel 5 in the Philippines, many Filipino viewers are not happy and yet satisfied over the network's questionable programming formula that has slowly becoming a disappointment over the years since business tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan took over in 2010.
Mighty No. 9 Not Beyond Expectations?
Last week marked the highly-anticipated launch of the crowdfunded action platformer Mighty No. 9 which was eventually witnessed by many gaming enthusiasts and especially retro gaming fans considering that the game is the spiritual successor of the Mega Man series in both gameplay and character design. But, game critics and supporters have expressed their disappointment over the game after multiple delays and communication problems over its release. And by the looks of it, the problem of the matter is the game seeing that it is not beyond what gamers want for the game that feels like a Mega Man game.
TrubeBytes: Into The Bandwagon
Two popular brands in the telecommunications industry are now jumping into their own bandwagon, while one of Star Cinema's offerings so far throughout the year has become a certified global blockbuster. Let's find out more about them in this edition of TrubeBytes.
Samsung Mobile's New Pinoy Pride
Samsung Mobile Philippines has recently launched the 2016 editions of its two high-end entry level smartphones that have first made waves in our local shores last year, namely the Samsung Galaxy J5 and J7, and eventually claimed that these two are designed especially made for the typical modern Filipino consumer. Now what does that mean?
6/22/16
The Best of Everything Else at E3 2016
Microsoft's new Xbox One variations, Tekken 7, Death Stranding, Crash Bandicoot Trilogy Remastered, and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild are just some of what happened at last week's Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles, and I could not keep up with what else is happening there because of my capacity and ability to go on. But now it seems that I have to go on with other things that have happened at one of the biggest gaming conventions in the world since I think that there are those who want more of what is going on over there.
Blogging Is Not Just One's Personal Online Diary
A few weeks ago, I posted an invitation regarding the recently concluded Blogapalooza 2016: Horizons and I think it fared well considering that it has been the most-read article for a couple of weeks. Honestly, it was never one of my featured articles for Trubiheart but I've decided to include this invitation for those who are new to the business of blogging. And if you think starting your own blog is like having your own personal online diary, then think again for one or two minutes and realize that blogging is beyond that.
Behind the Progress of the Philippine Smartphone Market
The Philippines is now the fastest-growing smartphone market in the Southeast Asian region, and it is pretty obvious that the local smartphone market continues to strengthen its progress with the advent of new devices that cater to what the consumers need for their first mobile phone while some markets in different parts of the world are showing signs of saturation. But what makes the smartphone market in the Philippines progressive?
No Midrange Crisis for International Brands
International brands are slowly starting to release their own brand of mid-range smartphones that are considered to be as interesting and intriguing as their own premium ones, beginning with Samsung and its J series last year which have their own 2016 editions that are available now. With the advent of more foreign mobile names entering this not-so-conniving market of the sorts, it would seem that these mid-range devices will not suffer any formidable crisis in the coming future. Want to know some bits about these newly-released devices? Here are some.
6/18/16
Five Fun and Serious Facts About Lipa City
Lipa City is celebrating its 69th foundation day, and there are many things that you should and should not know about the city that has been making progress through the years since it became a city in 1947. So, in celebration of its founding anniversary, I will give you some fun and serious facts that blogs and Facebook groups do not know about the city and some of its developments over the years.
Of Resurgence and Breaking Hearts
The rainy season is upon us and La Nina is on the horizon, but this does not stop movie buffs from pouring cinemas watching their anticipated movie. And within the last two weeks of June, there are two movies waiting to be shown in hundreds of movie theaters in the Philippines that can personify two things - freedom and love. Oh, and I'm talking about the sci-fi action film Independence Day: Resurgence and the Star Cinema's Filipino romantic comedy movie The Achy Breaky Hearts.
The Trubist's Take on E3 2016
I have many things to expect at the recently concluded Electronic Entertainment Expo a few days ago, but what happened in the prestigious gaming convention is beyond my expectations making E3 2016 a big blast not just for me and millions of gamers around the world but also for the industry that continues to shine brightly even in unexpected situations. The only problem for me for my own take on the convention is that I had to rely on free data to know what is happening in the three-day event, but what I want to share with you will simply worth what you want for your own gaming experience in the near future.
TrubeBytes: A New Day for PLDT and Smart
The surprisingly intriguing acquisition of San Miguel Corporations' telecommunication assets has pushed PLDT and Smart Communications to start a new beginning for the benefit of millions of Filipino mobile and home broadband subscribers who are hopeful of better service in the near future. On this edition of TrubeBytes, I will give you the most recent developments from the largest mobile and telecommunications brand in the country that could possibly give customers a new day to start with, and it kicked off with a fresh new start for the brand.
6/14/16
Meet Lenovo's First Project Tango Smartphone
Lenovo has recently launched its new line of intriguing and power-packed phablets last week, but many tech critics and enthusiasts are starting to become impressed at the Phab2 Pro. This is because it is the first smartphone in the world incorporated with Google's Project Tango.
How Learning Becomes More Fun with Knowledge Channel
About 25 million elementary and high school students in the Philippines have flocked to thousands of public and private schools in different areas all over the country last June 13, 2016 for the opening of the new school year, with 11 million of them entering senior high school for the first time as part of the country's full implementation of the controversial K to 12 program.
But despite the setbacks upon the new school year opening, students and teachers are finding more ways to make the new school year worthwhile. Heck, many of the student population are making use of the combined power of media and technology to make their studies not only worthwhile but also fun and understandable as well and it has become possible for them through Knowledge Channel, the first and only educational channel in the Philippines.
But despite the setbacks upon the new school year opening, students and teachers are finding more ways to make the new school year worthwhile. Heck, many of the student population are making use of the combined power of media and technology to make their studies not only worthwhile but also fun and understandable as well and it has become possible for them through Knowledge Channel, the first and only educational channel in the Philippines.
Condo Living Has Arrived in Lipa City
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| Behold!! Tierra Lorenzo Lipa!! |
Firing Up The 700 MHz Spectrum
Following the acquisition of San Miguel Corporation's telecommunication assets, PLDT-Smart Communications and Globe Telecom began to make use of the fabled 700 MHz frequency through the initial operation of its first sleuth of new cell sites that is capable of broadcasting the said frequency, and the initial results were nothing but impressive.
6/10/16
Remembering Philippine Independence Day
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| Happy independence day, Filipinos!! God bless our country!! God bless FREEDOM!! |
Facebook Enters World of Competitive Gaming
Facebook, the world's most popular and most influential social networking site today, is now making the transition of entering the world of competitive gaming as it is set to compete against popular electronic sports streaming site Twitch and Google's Youtube Gaming.
HOOQing Up to a String of Firsts
HOOQ, the premiere online entertainment service in Asia with more than 180,000 subscribers in the Philippines, recently announced its new string of firsts that would cater to the viewing choices of its consumers. And it seems that the most interesting among the said string is the service's first original series loosely based on a critically-acclaimed Filipino action movie.
The Trubist's Take on What to Expect at E3 2016
Thousands of game journalists and enthusiasts from all over the world will gather at the Los Angeles Convention Center from June 14 to 16, 2016 for one of the world's largest and most influential video game conventions today, the Electronic Entertainment Expo or commonly known to gamers as E3. Throughout the course of the 22nd event that began in 1995, there are many things that gaming and pop culture fanatics would expect from the gaming world. And I think I should give you a lowdown on what would be showcasing inside the popular gaming expo.
6/6/16
Of Philippine Cinema's Pride and June 1 Movies
The independent film industry in the Philippines continues to reap outstanding achievements not only from local award-giving bodies and mainstream box-office sales, but also from the international scene as well. And it seems that there are some movie enthusiasts that were surprised by veteran actress Jaclyn Jose's best actress win at the Cannes Film Festival last month, leading a new surge of Philippine cinema's pride.
Philippines vs. The World in Beach Volleyball
Since last year, Beach Volleyball Republic (BVR) has proven its resiliency in bringing quality competition in different sand beaches all over the Philippines and promote the sport of beach volleyball in the country. Following the success of its BVR On Tour tournament that was culminated by a thrilling national championship last month, a new chapter is about the begin as BVR launches a highly-competitive tourney featuring some of the finest faces in the global beach volleyball scene named the BVR Invitational.
Ali's Legacy in the Philippines
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| One of the famous quotes from three-time world boxing champion Muhammad Ali. |
TrubeBytes: One Last Heap of Summer Newsbits
On June 13, 2016 right after the celebration of Philippine independence day, millions of elementary and high school students will go back to their respective classes for the start of the new school year, with some of them entering a new era in the history of education in the Philippines as the first batch of senior high school students which would be the complete implementation of the government's K-12 program. But, before the end of summer for these young minds, let me share with you one last heap of newsbits that would make your last days of summer well-worth with these news bites.
6/2/16
Cherry Mobile Launches PH's 1st Deca Core Smartphone
Cherry Mobile, the number one mobile phone brand in the Philippines today, has recently launched and introduced the first deca core-powered smartphone in the country, the Cherry Mobile M1.
5 Things Filipino Poppers Can Expect From Toycon 2016
For 15 years, the Philippine Hobbies, Toys and Collectibles Convention which is collectively known as the ToyCon has been a showcase of the evolving culture of many young Filipinos until today. But ToyCon 2016 will be different from all the previous conventions as it is slated to become not only the biggest yet, but also a culmination of years of fan entertainment in the Philippines.
Asus Zenfone 3 As Expected
Taiwanese-based PC and mobile brand Asus has introduced its new sleuth of third-generation mobile products packed with revolutionary features that would cater to the passion of its customers during the recently concluded Zenvolution 2016 press event at Computex. And as expected, one of these products is the Asus Zenfone 3 series featuring the Zenfone 3, Zenfone 3 Deluxe and Zenfone 3 Ultra. After the event, you will be surprised to learn that these three new premium smartphones will be available in the Philippines on August 2016.
San Miguel's Shocking Surprise
Business and tech enthusiasts were shocked and surprised by an unprecedented and unexpected turn of events regarding San Miguel Corporation's telecommunications industry. While it is considered a intriguing development for the Philippine telecoms industry, many Filipino consumers believed that this has triggered the death of their hopes and dreams for a third telecommunications company in our local shores.
25 Years of Chronicling The Story of the Filipino
"Maalaala Mo Kaya" has been a part of every Filipino family or household every single week of the day since its inception in 1991 and is known as one of the longest-running programs in Philippine television and considered as the longest-running drama anthology in Asia today. Every episode in MMK through the years is filled with stories that chronicle the struggles and different experiences of Filipinos of different generations and from all walks of life, bringing laughter and tears that binds Filipino viewers wherever they are in the world.