Cebu's exciting off-road action

Cebu recently played host to a world-class triathlon when the second leg of the Vaseline Men XTERRA Off-Road Triathlon Series was held in the resort town of Liloan. 

Welcoming guests to Cebu were Gov. Gwen Garcia, Vice Gov.Agnes Magpale and Liloan Mayor Duke Frasco. Vaseline Men endorser Jericho Rosales led a group of celebrities who flew in to Cebu. Governor Garcia welcomed the delegation with a dinner at the Cebu International Convention Center. 

Liloan’s scenery, rugged terrain and pristine beaches proved to be the perfect backdrop for the triathlon. Switzerland’s Renata Bucher and Australia’s Ben Allen ruled the women’s and men’s division, respectively. Filipinos Rochelle Tan and Neil Catiil showed their class in the Filipino Elite division by grabbing top honors in the female and male categories, respectively.

After the grueling swim-bike-run challenge, athletes and guests enjoyed skin cleansing and pampering massages to soothe tired muscles at the Vaseline Men tent.

The importance of being smart

Being smart is not the monopoly of human beings. Even cameras need to be smart.

Samsung Electronics Philippines Corp., one of the country’s leaders in digital media and digital convergence technologies, launched its 2012 Digital Imaging product line-up at the Rockwell Tent in Makati City. Leading the featured 2012 line-up is the new Samsung Smart Camera WB150F, which was officially introduced by Ariel Arias, Samsung business unit head for the AV group.

The Samsung Smart Camera WB150F features an impressive 18x optical super zoom that captures incredible details of distant subjects. With its outstanding 14.2MP resolution, images are captured with such clarity and can be viewed on its 3.0” LCD display. Besides the advanced optical zoom and image quality that the WB range is known for, the Wi-Fi capability of the camera enhances and facilitates sharing and saving of images. From any Wi-Fi hotspot, users can share images on social networking sites such as Facebook, Picasa and Photobucket; post videos on YouTube or simply e-mail photos straight from the camera!

Arias said, “Sharing photographs taken with friends and family is one of the most enjoyable aspects of a photo experience. It’s more than about simply capturing memories — sharing is an integral part of the experience itself. Listening to our customers, we understood that being able to conserve memories by sharing images instantly was what was missing from the high-quality cameras that they trust. With this in mind, we added ground-breaking Wi-Fi functions to our zoom camera, building on the brilliant image quality that high-quality sensors and zoom lenses provide — now with the ability to share and save like never before.”

The Samsung WB150F also enables one to share one’s video in HD. It captures spectacular scenery shots with a fantastic 720/30p HD capture. The camera enables the user to choose among aperture priority, shutter priority and full manual control and also has an optical image stabilization that can reduce blurring.

During the launch, guests were in for a treat as Iya Villania hosted the event while Samsung ambassadors Sam YG, Laureen Uy and Ashley Rivera (a.k.a. Petra Mahalimuyak) all demonstrated the Wi-Fi function as well as the unique features of the Samsung WB150F. Models in Folded and Hung clothing also modeled on stage while holding the Smart Camera.

(To view Samsung’s Picture Perfect Summer video by Petrang Mahalimuyak, check www.facebook.com/samsungcamerasPH.)

An incredible entertainment experience

The world needs its superheroes, and the Avengers are here to save the day.

In preparation for the coming of “Earth’s Mightiest Heroes,” Anson’s and Devant are gearing up to equip entertainment enthusiasts with everything they’ll need to power up their leisure enjoyment. Leading to the premiere of the much-anticipated Marvel’s The Avengers movie, all Anson’s branches will be home to an awesome assembly of superheroes with the stores dressed up in the Marvel’s The Avengers theme tomorrow. It will highlight the Devant Power Package promo.

As an industry leader, Anson’s proves to be the perfect partner for Devant as it offers a wide range of high-quality home appliances, consumer electronics and so much more in all its state-of-the-art stores all over Metro Manila. With the Devant Power Package promo, consumers will be able to choose from six Super Power Combos for the most discerning buyer.

After all, as the proven leading innovator in home entertainment, Devant is the Avengers’ perfect ally for a new revolution in entertainment. Devant’s LEDTech LCD TV, which utilizes real LED Technology, has changed the viewing experience for the better. Consuming far less power than LCD TVs, LED Technology also delivers perfect pictures, superior colors, stunning images and an arsenal of excellent features. Its line of LCD TVs also offers superior features that are up to par with the highest industry standards.

The Devant Power Package promo offers a choice of six super power combos fit for super heroes:

Captain America’s strength and splendor is reflected with Package No. 1, featuring the leader of the pack, the Devant 46MEL150 LEDTech LCD TV that comes with a free Nextbase Blu-ray Player.

Iron Man’s superior strength echoes the metal-brush finish and other features of Devant’s 42MEL350 LEDTech LCD TV in Package No. 2 that comes with a Nextbase HDMI Player (with HDMI Cable) and a Devant DV-5160 5.1 Ch Speaker System.

Thor’s thundering force is matched only by Package No. 3, featuring Devant’s 32MEL350 LEDTech LCD TV and a free Nextbase HDMI Player (with HDMI Cable) plus Devant’s DV-5160 5.1 Ch Speaker System — an entertainment bundle truly fit for a god.

Black Widow’s hidden potential is unleashed with Package No. 4, which highlights the surprisingly amazing, smaller-but-formidable Devant 32MEL260 LEDTech LCD TV that comes with a free Nextbase HDMI Player (with HDMI Cable).

The Hulk unleashes his fury when called for, and Package No. 5 will step up just as expected, with Devant’s 39CX800 LCD TV that comes with a free Nextbase HDMI Player (with HDMI Cable).

Hawkeye’s sharp skills are matched by Package No. 6 that highlights the sharp features of Devant’s 32DE850 LCD TV with a free Nextbase HDMI Player (with HDMI cable).

The power is now in your hands! Visit all Anson’s branches from until June 30 and take advantage of the Devant Power Package promo. The Avengers opens in theaters tomorrow.

About Marvel’s The Avengers

Marvel Studios presents Marvel’s The Avengers — the superhero team-up of a lifetime, featuring iconic Marvel super heroes Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Thor, Captain America, Hawkeye and Black Widow. When an unexpected enemy emerges that threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. Spanning the globe, a daring recruitment effort begins. 

The movie stars Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner and Tom Hiddleston, with Stellan Skarsgård and Samuel Jackson as Nick Fury. It is directed by Joss Whedon, from a story by Zak Penn and Joss Whedon with screenplay by Joss Whedon. The movie is based on the ever-popular Marvel comic book series The Avengers, first published in 1963 and a comics institution ever since.