Game Reviews: Uncharted 4, Fire Emblem Fates

I am not into reviewing games because I don't have enough money to buy either all three next-generation gaming systems or their games, but I can assure you that watching my own selection of gaming reviews will give you something to talk about especially if you want to speak on social media your own thoughts about these reviews. But I can complement them with what I think about these games.

ABS-CBN Daytime Shows Gain Newfound Success

ABS-CBN continues to remain the most-watched television station in the Philippines in the first four months of 2016 based on data released from its trusted ratings provider, Kantar Media. While it is obvious that more Filipinos enjoy watching the network's sleuth of primetime shows, the newfound success of its daytime shows has become a big surprise for the local television industry at the start of 2016.

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.

TrubeBytes: On PlayStation 4 and Philippine E-Sports

I was thinking about having a theme for the second edition of TrubeBytes, but I don't want to think about it right now. On this next edition, it seems that the Sony PlayStation brand is now back in track in the gaming world while the Philippines is still on a roll in the global electronic sports arena following the successful hosting of ESL One Manila 2016 last April with more intriguing developments in local e-sports.

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.

On Flash Plus 2 and Flash Mobile's Freedom

Flash Mobile is all set to release its newest flagship smartphone, the Flash Plus 2, to Philippine stores starting on the last day of May which will be exclusively available on the online shopping site Lazada before its physical release. But what intrigues me along with local and international tech critics is the fact that Flash Mobile is now a newly-created independent brand after it made its official split from Alcatel but remains under its parent company TCL.

The Birth of DICT

The Philippines is all set to not only become a more competitive nation, but also to be a leader in the information and communications technology (ICT) industry and other related sectors like business and tourism with the birth of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), which will probably be one of the farewell parting gifts of the six-year tenure of outgoing Philippine president Benigno S. Aquino III.

Television's Reality Show Capital Unrivalled

For the first time, a singer is not the grand champion of the fifth season of the hit reality talent show Pilipinas Got Talent. Instead, it was the sensational acrobatic dance act Power Duo that won the grand prize of two million pesos in the final showdown held last May 21 and 22. Eventually, not any of the season's two runners-up are singers as well based on the combined power of the judges and the viewing public. Many viewers were relieved at the said outcome feeling like love would win against fire and magic in an overwhelming showcase of Filipino talent in the end.

Smart, Globe Postpaid to Offer iPhone SE

The Apple iPhone SE in stand-alone fashion.

Telecommunications companies in the Philippines are now starting to offer postpaid plans for those who want to avail of Apple's newest smartphone, the iPhone SE. But Globe Telecom is the first one who began to offer these said offers since it was made available last May 16, 2016.

Reeling Off The Best of Google I/O 2016

Google has recently introduced its newest surge of innovations and features that would further cater to the digital lifestyle needs of consumers around the world that can cope in today's modern world and with its latest developments, and they all showcased at the company's own annual developer conference known as the Google I/O. Do you want to know what the world's most valuable tech and life brand were up to? Here are just some of them, aside from the newest version of Google's popular mobile operating system tentatively named as Android M.

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.

GMA Network's Road to Digital Television Thickens

Fresh from its solid financial performance and strong surge in television ratings within the second half of 2015, GMA Network Inc. is all poised to launch its own digital terrestrial television service that could rival ABS-CBN's TV Plus digibox in terms of service, features and affordability. It should happen within the year, but the company needs to find the right business model to make it successful in the local markets. And this is where I begin my concerns about the network's transition to digital terrestrial television.

TrubeBytes: Street Fighter V and HappyFresh

Starting today, I would compile some of the best and most intriguing articles from the World Wide Web and put them in short detail since there are too many that I can choose from. And I think we should start with video game publisher and developer Capcom's sentiments on Street Fighter V.

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.

A Riveting Taste of Pinoy TV Originals

Despite the continuing advent of technology and ongoing penetration of devices that cater to what consumers want for their own digital life, many Filipinos still prefer television as their main source of news, information and especially entertainment. But while they continue to enjoy watching their favorite teleseryes on their television screens, some would rather consider watching foreign TV shows since they are loyal subscribers to pay TV services like Cignal and Skycable. But, at the start of the new year, this is where Philippine TV originals would come in.

MyPhone, Asus Join Transition Anew

While the Philippines continues to make preparations for its transition of millions of television broadcasts across the nation from old analog to digital which as part of the country's nation to become a digital one in 2020, it seems that local mobile phone brands are starting to follow Starmobile's formula in incorporating a digital mobile TV feature on some of its flagship smartphones giving consumers and smartphone users the privilege to have a little taste of the benefits that digital terrestrial television could offer for those who want to clearer and worry-free viewing of their favorite TV shows anytime, anywhere.

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.

Victory for Credibility

More Filipinos here and around the world prefer ABS-CBN as the most trusted and most credible television station in the Philippines on election day where almost every major and minor television station in the country have their own special coverage on the 2016 national election, and it seems that most viewers chose to tune in to the network's flagship news program TV Patrol for the latest news and updates on the outcome of the said event.

Tribe to Add New Flavor to Local Online Streaming

More Filipino consumers are now spending much of their mobile data allowance to enjoy watching their own favorite movies and television shows on their mobile devices since the advent of online entertainment services like HOOQ and iflix enter the scene last year. Now, it seems that another major player is set to add new flavor to an alternative way Filipinos are watching beyond television, and its name is Tribe.

Is The Philippines Ready For a Zenvolution?

While millions of Filipinos are waiting for the next President of the Republic of the Philippines after a hard-fought struggling voting for their next leaders in the coming years, Filipino consumers are waiting for the confirmation of the highly-anticipated Asus Zenfone 3 which is expected to be announced one day before Asia's largest tech expo in Taiwan.

Huawei P9 to Spark Philippine Markets by June 2016

Behold, the Huawei P9!! Intriguing, isn't it?

Following its first launch in European countries, global smartphone and telecommunications brand Huawei has recently introduced its newest flagship smartphone to hit markets in 2016, the Huawei P9, a few days ago in Bali, Indonesia. The new smartphone is expected to make a spark in the Philippine market as it is set to be released in our local shores by next month, if I am correct.

An Enjoyable Gaming Summer on the Big Screens

The month of May will be an enjoyable and intriguing month for Filipino movie buffs, especially those who love video games, as three movies based on some of the world's most popular gaming franchises are set to conquer the big screens throughout the month.

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.

On Ratchet and Clank Reboot and Starfox Zero

Today's generation of younger gamers are not yet familiar with many of the games that have changed the landscape of video gaming as a whole in general, which is why publishers and developers are likely to rekindle what make these games popular through reboots and remakes released for today's new generation of consoles and handhelds. So far, it seems that some of them have already become successful in catering their elements to new gamers with a younger and more intriguing vibe.

San Mig Telco on the Brink of the Horizon

Many internet-savvy Filipino consumers were disappointed when Australian-based telecommunications company Telstra announced a few months ago that its partnership with Philippine food and beverage conglomerate San Miguel Corporation leading to a new mobile broadband network has been discontinued. Despite the fact that SMC will continue to launch the said network on its own, some of them are concerned that this will not improve the internet services in the country considering that it remains to have one of the slowest internet speeds in Asia based on recent surveys.

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.

An Unprecedented Boost for Little Rome

Its reputation as either the Little Rome of the Philippines or the next premiere call center hub outside Metro Manila and Cebu may not be enough for Lipa City, a first-class city situated in the province of Batangas, to progress itself as a promising tourist destination in the country. But, an unprecedented move could give a big boost to the city's development.