KathNiel Leads Acer’s Learn from Home Program

     Now is the perfect time to upgrade your study set-up with Acer’s Learn from Home Program. Get the biggest deals on Acer laptops, desktops, monitors, and projectors with discounts up to Php8,000 plus a free Acer tablet (on selected models) from June 16 to July 18, 2021. Predator gaming laptops, desktops, and AOPEN monitors will also be up for grabs with discounts up to Php40,000 and a free gaming chair (on selected models).

      With the shift of the educational sector to digital, students and most importantly the parents had to adapt to the new norm. Classes are being held online, and with this new method of learning, having the best learning set-up is essential. Acer laptops are equipped with the latest mobile processors and specs needed to further boost any student’s productivity.

KathNiel Leads Acer’s Learn from Home Program

PLDT Home x Viu

     There is no stopping K-drama fans and serial binge-watchers from falling deeper into the Korean entertainment scene, with its extensive array of top-quality drama series, films, and reality shows. From thrillers and mysteries that keep them on the edge of their seats, heartwarming stories of family and friendship, to the most swoon-worthy romances and inspiring journeys to reaching one’s dreams, it offers an infinite world to discover and keep aficionados spoiled for choice.

     Now, K-drama fans can enjoy a better viewing experience with their K-tribe at home as the country’s fastest home broadband, PLDT Home, launches its partnership with Viu, a leading pan-regional OTT video streaming service.

PLDT Home x Viu

PLDT rolls out 700,000 ports, increases capacity to 10.2 million homes passed, widest in PH

     PLDT aggressively increases its fiber capacity to 10.2 million homes passed with its fiber-to-the-home ports now reaching 700,000 nationwide, the Philippines’ widest fiber network.

     “Despite the restrictions brought about by the pandemic, PLDT has been relentless in expanding and upgrading our network. Powered by the fastest broadband in the Philippines, our customers can work, study, earn, and enjoy better at home,” said Butch G. Jimenez, Senior Vice President and Head of PLDT Home Business.

PLDT rolls out 700,000 ports, increases capacity to 10.2 million homes passed, widest in PH

Product Review: Canon Inspic S Instant Camera Printer +App

     We are living in a world of instant, thanks to innovation and technology because it makes everything a breeze. If you follow me on my social media accounts, I'm sure that you've seen posts and updates on my Canon Inspic S Camera. This instant camera is really nice and I can't stop raving about it to my readers and constantly recommending it to my family and friends (hello, Christmas).

     So yeah, it's been months since we've tried and tested this instant camera. I can't think of negative things about Inspic S. The prints are nice and most importantly, have fun while looking at photographed memories that you can print and stick in an instant. For those who want to see the unboxing video (watch below) or click HERE. More details about Canon Inspic S and some notes that I think I missed in the unboxing and review video below.

Product Review: Canon Inspic S Instant Camera Printer +App
Canon Inspic S in Pearl White

Planning for the Perfect Lockdown Date with Your Significant Other

     Going on regular dates with your significant other is one of the many ways you can keep the romance alive and strengthen your bond and commitment to one another. As you explore different dining places and travel to popular destinations within and outside Metro Manila together, you and your partner can experience much-needed timeout from your day-to-day routine and better see each other in a new and exciting light.

     Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic drastically changed everything, including the options for outings among Filipino couples. Even today government restrictions on movement and gatherings are still widely implemented in many places around the Philippines. That means candlelit dinners in fancy restaurants, watching concerts and musicals, and other similar activities are no longer viable options for the time being.

Planning for the Perfect Lockdown Date with Your Significant Other

Get a FREE Acer One 8 T2 Tablet in #AcerOnePlusJuan Bundle

     Hit two birds with one stone with #AcerOnePlusJuan promo. You surely wouldn’t want to miss the chance to get a free Acer One 8 T2 tablet when you buy an Acer Swift of Spin laptop from April 8 to May 9, 2021.

     Working and learning from home will be a breeze with the Acer Swift or Spin laptop. Staying at the highest level of your work or school productivity is made easy with its powerful specs and overall performance. And as an added bonus, you’ll get a free One 8 T2 Tablet worth Php 5,990 when you purchase one.

Get a FREE Acer One 8 T2 Tablet in #AcerOnePlusJuan Bundle

Canon EOS R3 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera

     Canon recently announced that the company is currently developing the new EOS R3 full-frame mirrorless camera, which will feature a newly developed 35mm full-frame, backlit, stacked CMOS sensor and a DIGIC X image processor. The new camera is designed to provide the high-level basic functionality required to meet the needs of professional and enthusiast users.

     The currently-in-development EOS R3 is based on the concept of high speed, high sensitivity and high reliability. The EOS R3 will be introduced into Canon’s lineup of professional and enthusiast cameras that includes the EOS-1D X Mark III flagship DSLR camera (released in February 2020) and the EOS 5 series, including the EOS R5 full-frame mirrorless camera (released in July 2020). The EOS R3 aims to provide professional-level quality for both stills and video capture, even for moving subjects.

Canon EOS R3 Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera
Canon Announces Development of the EOS R3 Full-frame Mirrorless Camera that Delivers High Speed, High Sensitivity and High Reliability to Expand Users’ Range of Photographic Possibilities

NEED: Canon Inspic S and Canon EOS M50 Mark II Mirrorless Camera

     After five years, the much-needed blogging/vlogging gears upgrade happened last month. The decision did not happen overnight but thinking of what brand to get is a no-brainer because it's like the song "Always Been You" by Imajin, hahaha! There are a couple of brands to consider but Canon has always been in my mind and in my heart. It's what my vlogger friends use and recommend especially if you are looking for a super nice camera to take photos and shoot videos for online content creation. No wonder why the infamous Canon Powershot G7 X Mark is dubbed as the "most recommended vlogging camera" by beauty and lifestyle vloggers when the rise of video content hit the Philippine shores some years ago.

     Fast forward today, I finally get a hold of these babies that I'll be using to create high-quality content in this blog and in our vlogs (my husband is a content creator too a.ka. Pinoy Drunken Chef). Since we are going to use these gears mostly for vlogging, instead of getting the latest Canon G7 X Mark III (that's also really nice if you're a newbie vlogger and prefers a small and compact camera) we opted for another model of Canon camera that's selling like hotcakes since it was launched last February this year- Canon EOS M50 Mark II Mirrorless Camera. Get to know more about Canon EOS M50 Mark II and my other baby Canon Inspic S (that I'll also be using to shoot random photos but in a more fun way) after the jump!

NEED: Canon Inspic S and Canon EOS M50 Mark II Mirrorless Camera

L: Canon EOS M50 Mark II Mirrorless Camera Body with 15-45mm IS STM Lens Kit

R: Canon iNSPiC [S] ZV-123A in Pearl White

Get these Acer products at 20% off on Shopee 4.4 Mega Shopping Sale

     Mark your calendars for the biggest deals and discounts up to 20% off on selected Acer and Predator models this Shopee 3.3-4.4 Mega Shopping Day on April 4, 2021! Now’s your chance to grab products from Acer's popular Nitro, Aspire, and Swift lines because they are included in the sale! Also, if you are looking to upgrade your gaming setup, selected gaming monitors are also on sale as well as the Acer Travelmate P2!

     "We continue to build on our partnership with Shopee because the market is changing in the sense that there is a segment that now prefers to stay home and shop online," said Acer Philippines General Manager Sue Ong-Lim. 

Get these Acer products at 20% off on Shopee 4.4 Mega Shopping Sale

Making Connections That Matter: Riki Flo on Rediscovering Bonding Time at Home

     Many families are now looking forward to the start of the new year at home. Despite the hardships and challenges that the past months of quarantine have posed, there are still so many things that everyone can be thankful for, especially that staying safe at home has brought everyone closer together.

     When everybody welcomed the new decade full of hopes and excitement, no one could have predicted how a health crisis would put an indefinite pause on their plans and resolutions for the year. However, radio personality and wonder-mom Riki Flo felt blessed to have spent the time in quarantine with the company of her loving family. She says, “I realized that spending time at home with people you love the most is a luxury, and when life got too real, I was reminded of that. And though we may not have had as many adventures outside this year, we made many memories at home and that allowed us to become closer.” 

Making Connections That Matter: Riki Flo on Rediscovering Bonding Time at Home

LifeProof Announces Full Line of Cases for New Apple iPhones

     Do good and feel good with LifeProof’s latest cases for Apple’s newest iPhone lineup. Protect your new Apple iPhone in a case that makes you feel good while doing good. LifeProof WĀKE and NËXT for Apple iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max are available now at lifeproof.asia with waterproof FRĒ coming soon. Each case purchased is a chance to help address the mounting issues facing our waterways.

     “Apple innovations are renowned for helping us balance our increasingly busy and mobile lives,” said LifeProof CEO Jim Parke. “We are pleased to offer stylish, sustainable protection for your new device while helping to protect our waterways with WĀKE, NËXT and FRĒ.”

LifeProof Announces Full Line of Cases for New Apple iPhones

4 Online Scams You Need to Know in 2020

     Even in these strange times, cybercriminals remain steadfast in their attempts to lure new victims. One way to ensure that you won’t fall for these illegal activities is to take a closer look at how they are conducted. Here are some of the most common online scams that cybercriminals are still using this 2020

4 Online Scams You Need to Know in 2020
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Tips for Creating a Successful Ethical Hacking Career

     A career in ethical hacking is more rewarding than you think. Be it the attractive salary prospects or the high assurance of job security, ethical hacking has rightly claimed its place in the Information Security industry as the most desired career path for students and professionals alike. While many students, career switchers, graduates and professionals, like you, might have set their aim as ‘becoming an ethical hacker’, very few enjoy access to correct and useful guidance on achieving this aim. In this article, you will get to know what it is that you need to create a successful career in the gold mine that is ethical hacking.

Tips for Creating a Successful Ethical Hacking Career

PLDT Home Super Speed Deals Promo for as low as Php 99

     Enjoy unlimited Fibr with up to 300 Mbps speeds at a discounted price until January 31, 2021? Is this true?! The answer is a resounding YES!!! The country’s fastest fixed network and leading digital services provider, PLDT Home, introduces its first-ever Super Speed Deals Promo that gives subscribers a fast and convenient way to upgrade their internet plans for as low as Php 99 until January 31, 2021.

     As a lot of daily activities are now shifting to the home, internet usage continues to increase among households. PLDT Home continues to pave the way for faster and stronger internet connectivity by providing solutions that cater to the digital needs and activities of each family member at home – whether for home-based online learning, digital selling for micro and small entrepreneurs, work-from-home employees, and of course, family entertainment. 

PLDT Home Super Speed Deals Promo for as low as Php 99

PLDT Home Wifi Prepaid Advance at Php 1995 LIMITED TIME ONLY

     With the resumption of classes nationwide, there’s a greater need for homes to be equipped with fast and reliable internet connections so students can seamlessly attend their online classes. The country’s fastest fixed network and leading digital services provider, PLDT Home introduces an all-new and most advanced prepaid internet solution that can be ordered hassle-free online via grab delivery.

     For a limited time only, customers can instantly avail of their own PLDT Home Wifi Prepaid Advance unit for only P1995 to enjoy uninterrupted and fastest wireless connectivity at home. Customers can order a unit through the PLDT Home website (https://pldthome.com/homewifi) and receive their order quickly via Grab Express service. Purchases can either be paid through debit or credit cards for cashless delivery or cash-on-delivery. 

PLDT Home Wifi Prepaid Advance at Php 1995 LIMITED TIME ONLY

Experience Safe and Efficient Housing Transactions with Ohmyhome

     Adulting gets real when you're already serious about one of the basic needs of the family- shelter. Having a place to call your own gives you a sense of fulfillment. The place that you call home is where all your dreams will come true. It doesn't need to be your own at first since you are still starting but this is what your goal should be, which according to houseey.com "Staying in the same home provides a better financial and emotional investment in both your community and living space.

     I'm lucky because my parents already had invested in real property during my childhood days and we have a house to call our own when I was in elementary. That being said I wonder how it feels to move from one house to another, what are the hassles of renting and moving out or looking for a new house. We can't blame the families or individuals who are renting or leasing properties as of the moment, they have reasons for doing such but whatever it is, the process should not be a pain. Have you experienced disappointments, frustrations, or even nightmares in buying, renting, or leasing a property? I hope not but if you're experiencing headaches on everything house transactions, there's one promising app that you need to know- Ohmyhome! Know more about Singapore’s leading PropTech startup which is set to disrupt the local real estate industry by bringing innovation to the way people buy, sell, and rent their properties.

Experience Safe and Efficient Housing Transactions with Ohmyhome

PLDT KaAsenso with the All-New KaAsenso Fibr Plans

     The new normal brought about by the pandemic has presented a new set of challenges for the Filipino entrepreneur, yet resourceful Pinoys have continued to find opportunities to thrive and survive, to further augment their livelihood. In fact, the prolonged work from home setup has brought about a resurgence of putting up one’s own business, and while more and more Filipinos actually have good online business ideas, they realize upon starting that they will need to learn and develop new skills to ensure their business’ continued growth and longevity. 

     This is the main reason why PLDT Home, the Philippines’ fastest fixed network, is now powering Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) or the ‘minigosyantes’ in the country to thrive and grow their businesses online with the new and improved PLDT KaAsenso Program.

PLDT KaAsenso with the All-New KaAsenso Fibr Plans

PLDT Home Prepaid Data Packs for E-Learning at Home

     PLDT Home introduces all-new Home Wifi Prepaid FamLoads so families can be connected and ready for online learning. Students can confidently face the challenges and demands of the new school term with FamLoad Study packages that have bigger data allowances for online classes and access to top learning sites and apps. 

     As this year’s back-to-school signals the start of the distance learning curriculum, many students need strong internet connection for their home-school set up. To assure that young learners can continue to stay connected for their online home-schooling, PLDT Home Wifi brings two new data packages, FamLoad Study 599 and FamLoad Study 999 that are tailor-fitted to the students’ e-learning needs. 

PLDT Home Prepaid Data Packs for E-Learning at Home

The Future of Eye Care at Taiwan Excellence Online Product Launch

     Four Taiwan Excellence Award winners from the ophthalmic medical equipment industry in Taiwan demonstrated their most innovative products during an online product launch held recently. The event was jointly organized by Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), the foremost trade promotion body in Taiwan, and Taiwan’s Bureau of Foreign Trade.

     According to estimates from IEK Consulting of the Industrial Technology Research Institute, the global ophthalmic medical equipment market is estimated to reach US$ 58.4 billion by 2023. The three major areas of this market are vision care, surgery, and diagnosis and monitoring. Bulk products of significance are optical lenses, contact lenses and “fundus” cameras, a complex optical system designed for imaging of the eye’s retina.

The Future of Eye Care at Taiwan Excellence Online Product Launch

How to Cook Kinamatisang Manok for Your Family

     It has been more than 100 days since quarantine and for us who stayed at home for the longest time (unless we need to go outside for work or essentials), discovering a new hobby or skill became an achievement. I know some are not used to staying at home for three months but those who enjoyed this quarantine made a lot of bonding moments with their loved ones through baking or cooking. As we adapt to the new normal way of living, safety precaution must be observed at all times that's why in order to practice social distancing and minimize contact from the outside world, shopping online is still the best option when buying essentials.

     Did you know that you can purchase groceries via PayMaya online? Yes, that's how convenient to have a PayMaya app installed in your mobile phones especially now that we are avoiding the risk of cash handling. We do our weekly grocery of ingredients like fresh produce, meat, and other food items through online stores and use PayMaya as our payment method. Speaking of cooking, there's one recipe that we enjoyed cooking over and over again because it's made of simple ingredients, easy to cook, and healthy. Sharing the recipe of Kinamatisang Manok after the jump.

How to Cook Kinamatisang Manok for Your Family