Philippines Now Joining Pokemon Go Craze Before Release

Niantic's Pokemon Go continues to become an overnight sensation breaking its own records in mobile app stores in terms of downloads and is now reaching more countries such as UK, Germany, other European countries that I don't know, and most recently Japan. The success and the thrill would also make Filipino fans more ecstatic about the highly popular augmented reality mobile game's upcoming release in our local shores. It's a good thing that Philippine companies are now starting to join in on the new mobile craze through their own efforts to make Filipino gamers prepare to catch virtual pocket monsters on the streets of Metro Manila. 

The Great Selfie Raid

Huawei Mobile Philippines recently released one of its flagship smartphones for 2016, the Huawei GR5. But to boost the local market's awareness of the Chinese tech behemoth, Huawei has been holding a variety of events and promotions aimed at showcasing its sleuth of mobile devices to potential consumers. And the most recent of them is the GR5 Great Selfie Raid, which kicked off in Metro Manila a few weeks ago.

Telcos Take You to the Concerts

In the old days, many Filipinos are struggling to exert efforts just to buy tickets for our favorite music artist considering that they were much affordable before the start of the new millennium. Now, with the ongoing presence of international artists in the local concert scene, many people are now finding their own ways of making their own concert experience enjoyable and memorable. One of them is the support of local telecommunications companies as sponsors to many of the finest concerts being held and to be staged more particularly in the metro.

From Simple Changes to Breaking Barriers

So many changes have already begun to materialize throughout the year. Examples of these changes include the beginning of a new future in the Philippines under the administration of its new President Rodrigo Duterte, the telecoms' strengthened commitment to provide affordable internet service to their customers, and the coming out of hotel chain owner and car enthusiast Ian King who is now known as Angelina Mead King. Heck, they keep on coming as far as I can remember.

Mamba Mentality 101 For Aspiring Bloggers

As I have said in my previous article, blogging is not just either one's personal online diary or a person's new way of life in today's modern world. Hence, it is an avenue where anyone can express his or her own sentiments and outlook on what is happening within their surroundings and share them to anyone around the world. And for them to start their own career as a blogger or any related job regardless, one must have his own mentality that can become a motivation for him or her to keep one's self intact when starting a new leash. And what I want to share with you is how to keep yourself intact using mamba mentality.

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.

Remembering Philippine Independence Day

Happy independence day, Filipinos!! God bless our country!! God bless FREEDOM!!

Tomorrow (June 12, 2016) is Philippine Independence Day, and I'm sure that some of you will take part in early morning flag ceremonies that are being held in selected public areas and shopping malls in different parts of the country as a symbol of freedom and patriotism in our country. But, I believe that many of us do not know much about this occasion, more particularly millions of Filipino millennials who are coping up with today's modern innovations.

Ali's Legacy in the Philippines

One of the famous quotes from three-time world boxing champion Muhammad Ali.

The whole world was shocked and surprised by the sudden and untimely death of three-time world champion and boxing legend Muhammad Ali last weekend after his 32-year battle against Parkinson's disease, and it seems that many sports personalities around the globe are saddened by this unexpected event. As the world pays tribute to what is considered as the greatest boxer of all time, many long-time Filipino boxing fans and enthusiasts remembered Ali's legacy in the Philippines and it happened in the last months of the year 1975.

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.

Cherry Mobile Going Beyond Smartphones

Many Filipino consumers thought that Cherry Mobile is all about releasing smartphones and tablet computers that suit their digital lifestyle needs and eventually their budget, but they are wrong. For more than five years, the number one mobile brand in the Philippines today has been dedicated to showcase its own suite of affordable and quality solutions that would cater to the needs of every segment of the local consumer market, more particularly tech-driven millennials and young professionals. And I have found two interestingly new devices that can testify to its dedication, namely the Fit and the Explorer 2 action camera.

A New Food Haven Brewing on the Horizon

Lipa City is known as the Little Rome of the Philippines because of its splurge of churches and other religious institutions within the city. On the other hand, it is also one of the premiere alternative BPO hubs in Southern Luzon due to the growing call center workforce coming from not just the city, but also in nearby places as well. Now, it seems that the ongoing advent of restaurants would make the city as the next food haven brewing in the province of Batangas.

Funny Poll Turns Into Ultimate Pinoy Food Wars

On May 17, 2016, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) posted a photo on its Facebook page pitting two popular Filipino foods against each other, namely the traditional soup dish sinigang and the easy-to-prepare meal adobo. But, what is supposed to be a funny poll between two dishes that allows social media to know what is the Philippines' national dish has become the ultimate Filipino food wars that has become viral among netizens.

Why Should Filipino Bloggers Go to Blogapalooza?

Honestly, I am just a desperate blogger who wants to make money from blogging. But now that I have learned the lessons from my past mistakes since I began learning to blog in January 2014, I have realized that there is something more that I can learn from blogging not just for personal gain. And while I am rediscovering myself to become a better author to my blog, I would provide a chance to fresh bloggers from different parts of the country to interact at the upcoming Blogapalooza 2016: Horizons event this Saturday, May 21st, at the Prosperity Hall of Elements at Centris.

How to Refrain from Mobile Purchases

A smartphone is not a smartphone without mobile applications that would cater to what you want to do with it, and they are available on an app store depending on what smartphone do you own. Most smartphone users have been frequently downloading their favorite mobile apps for free, but sometimes there are those who prefer buying apps that would suit them. However, purchasing mobile apps, in-app purchases and monthly access to services such as HOOQ and Spotify may give your budget a run for what is left.

A Banner Year for Philippine Volleyball

2016 is set to become a banner year for the Philippine Superliga (PSL), the premiere semi-professional club volleyball organization in the country, as it is slated to host two major international tournaments that would put the Philippines back on the international volleyball map. And that would be the AVC Asian Women's Club Championship (September 3-11, 2016) and the FIVB World Women's Club Championship (October 18-23, 2016), both to be held within the long holiday season in the country.

ABS-CBN Puts New Labor Advisory in Question

Last week, the Department of Labor and Employment issued a labor advisory regarding the working conditions in the movie and television industry which particularly limits employees and talents to eight to twelve hours of work per day and other matters regarding their health and safety during tapings in select locations. But, the forthcoming implementation of the said advisory has become a brief concern for ABS-CBN Corporation, the largest media and entertainment company in the Philippines.

Smart Life Reaches Japan Through Smart World

Leading Philippine telecommunications company Smart Communications Inc. has recently launched a new prepaid mobile service that is set to empower and enhance the digital lifestyle experience of more than 240,000 Filipinos living and working in Japan, and its name is SMART World.

Mobile App Is The Key to 2016 Elections

It's just a few days away before millions of Filipinos all over the country begin to choose who would become its next leaders for the coming years, but it seems that many of these voters would have to struggle to find where they can vote since the official website of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is still offline. However, thanks to our mobile devices, we can finally know check our status as voters anytime and anywhere through the organization's official mobile app.

Getting a Postpaid Plan Now is Not Easy

Telecommunications companies in the Philippines are now getting more competitive than ever before as they continue to offer innovative and engaging services that would cater to the digital lifestyle needs to their customers, whether they are purchasing a prepaid SIM card for their smartphones or preferring to apply for a postpaid plan that suit their own budget. With the continuing smartphone penetration in the local smartphone market, it would seem that getting a postpaid plan is not easy compared to choosing what smartphone can suit your own.

Globe Telecom Adds More Iconic Achievements

Globe Telecom, the leading telecom brand in the Philippines and the true purveyor of the Filipino digital lifestyle, is set to redefine the local retail platform with the opening of its first world-class flagship store named ICONIC. ICONIC is expected to house the latest in retail, entertainment, music and everything else about the Filipino digital lifestyle.