ASUS PHILIPPINES JOINS LAZADA’S 11.11 CHRISTMAS SALE!

ASUS Philippines offers consumers an early Christmas promo this November 11, 2018. Visit ASUS, Zenfone and ROG Official Lazada online store for Lazada’s 11.11 Christmas Sale! Daily flash sales will be available on select ASUS Notebook, ROG and ZenFone devices.

Ultimate gaming portability

Now is your chance to own one of the world’s thinnest gaming laptops with ASUS Republic of Gamers’ (ROG) line-up of the most portable laptops with uncompromisingly immersive gaming experiences. The ROG Zephyrus GX501 is powered by the latest 8th Generation Six-Core Intel® Core™ i7 processor and the latestNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1080 graphics. It comes with an up to 24GB RAM and up to 1TB SSD. Its successor, the ROG Zephyrus M GM501 is powered by the latest 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 processorand the latest NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1070 graphics. These powerful machines are available in Lazada 11.11 in special prices:

MODEL	LAZADA 11.11 PRICE
ROG Zephyrus GX501 - Intel® i7 8750H / 24GBDDR4 / (16G+8G) 1TBSSD	PHP 183,999
ROG Zephyrus M GM501 - Intel® i7 8750H / 16GBDDR4 / 1TB+ 256SSD	PHP 110,499

Tough beyond standard

The very first TUF gaming laptop comes with the spirit of The Ultimate Force (TUF) and is designed to strike fear in the heart of the enemy. This portable, powerful and enduring all-rounder is able to play the latest games and can multi-task with ease, and at the same time, provides unmatched toughness and durability for an uncompromising gaming experience. The FX504 comes with an 8th Generation Intel Core i7-8750H processor and 8GB of DDR4 RAM, 1TB + 8SSHD, NVIDIA GTX1050Ti with 4GB VRAM. You can have this tough all-rounder during Lazada 11.11 Sale for only PHP 63,499.

MODEL	LAZADA 11.11 PRICE
ASUS TUF Gaming FX504 – Intel® i7 8750H / 8GBDDR4 / 1TB+8 SSHD	11.11 Price - PHP 63,499

Pushing the limits of desktop gaming

ROG exceeds the boundaries of desktop gaming with two of is most powerful pre-built PCs. The ROG Huracan G21, despite being a small form factor desktop, houses the latest 8th Generation Intel Core i7-8750H processor and up to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 graphics for an extraordinary gaming experience. It also unleashes its true potential as it improves the airflow when the side cover is opened which enables CPU and GPU performance boost. On the other hand, the traditional tower PC ROG Strix GL12 also holds an 8th Generation Intel Core i7-8750H processor and up to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 graphics. These pre-built desktops both come with Aura Sync which shows off your gaming colors with synchronized light effects with other Aura Sync-compatibles devices, and will both be available during Lazada’s 11.11 sale for a time-limited price:

MODEL	LAZADA 11.11 PRICE
ROG Huracan G21 - Intel® Core i7-8700 / 16GB DDR4 / 1TB + 512 SSD / GTX 1080 8GB	PHP 131,450
ROG Strix GL12 - Intel® Core i7-8700 / 16GB DDR4 / 1TB + 256 SSD / GTX 1070 8GB	PHP 99,650

ZenFone Max Pro: The Battery King for Limitless Gaming

The ZenFone Max Pro sports a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 and a 5,000 mAh battery capacity. This powerful combination allows users to have the best gaming experience ZenFone can offer – all at a friendly price.

MODEL	LAZADA 11.11 PRICE
ZenFone Max Pro M1 – 3GB/32GB	11.11 Price - PHP 8,895 Flash Sale -  PHP 8,295

ZenFone 4: We Love Photo

The ZenFone 4, a smartphone made for lovers of mobile photography. With its 12MP + 120-degree dual rear camera, ZenFans are sure to capture the entirety of every scene vividly, making the photos worth keeping for a long time.

MODEL	LAZADA 11.11 PRICE
ZenFone 4 – 6GB/64GB	11.11 Price - PHP 14,690 Flash Sale -  PHP 13,995

ZenFone 3 Laser: Ultra-fast 0.03s Laser Auto Focus

Capture the best moments in just a quick snap with the ZenFone 3 Laser. With its 0.03 laser auto focus, anyone is sure to catch all kinds of moments clearly and without breaking a sweat.

MODEL	LAZADA 11.11 PRICE
ZenFone 3 Laser – 4GB/32GB	11.11 Price - PHP 6,395 Flash Sale -  PHP 5,995

OTHER ZENFONES ON SALE

MODEL	LAZADA 11.11 PRICE
ZenFone 4 Selfie Lite – 3GB/32GB	PHP 6,295
ZenFone 3 Zoom – 4GB/64GB	PHP 10,995

ASUS VivoBook X542

VivoBook X542 is a combination of beauty and performance powered by Intel Core i5 processor withNVIDIA® GeForce® MX150 graphics. This laptop has ASUS Battery Health Charging Technology that allows you to customize charging settings to 60%, 80% or 100%, prolonging battery lifespan and reducing the chance of battery swelling.

MODEL	LAZADA 11.11 PRICE
ASUS VivoBook X542UN-DM097T 15.6" FHD Intel Core i5-8250U 4GB 1TB NVMX150 4GD5	PHP 37,995

ASUS VivoBook Flip TP401

The VivoBook Flip 14 is the slimmest and lightest 14-inch laptop that features NanoEdge ultra-narrow display bezels. This high-precision touchscreen laptop is powered by Intel Core i5 processor which is perfect for performing multiple tasks and can cater to your entertainment needs. It also comes with an ASUS Stylus to keep your creativity flowing.

MODEL	LAZADA 11.11 PRICE
ASUS VivoBook Flip TP401CA-EC009T 14" Touch Intel Core i5-7Y54 4GB Convertible Laptop with Free ASUS Laptop Bag	PHP 37,999

ASUS X560

ASUS X560 is the best budget-gaming laptop perfect for casual gamers. Powered by an Quad Core Intel Core i5 processor and an NVIDIA GTX 1050 GPU with 4GB DDR5 VRAM, this 15-inch premium entry level gaming laptop has high screen-to-body ratio with its ultra-thin nano edge bezel display.

MODEL	LAZADA 11.11 PRICE
ASUS X560UD-BQ011T 15.6" Black Intel® Core™ i5 8250U 4GB DDR4 1TB Windows 10	PHP 40,999

ASUS VivoBook X556

VivoBook X556 offers uncompromised performance powered by Intel Core i7 processor with NVIDIA GeForce 940MX graphics. It also features elegant glossy or premium-meta-effect finish chassis.

MODEL	LAZADA 11.11 PRICE
Asus X556UQ-DM743T 15.6-in FHD, Intel Core i7 7500U4GB/1TB/2GB GF940MX/Win10 Laptop with Free Asus Backpack	PHP 37,995

ASUS ZenBook UX580

The all new ZenBook Pro 15 offers class-leading performance in a slim, lightweight and supremely elegant package, powered by Intel Core i7 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050Ti, designed to handle the most demanding tasks with ease. True to its Zenbook heritage of high-performing laptops, Zenbook Pro 15 introduces the futuristic new ScreenPad — an ASUS innovation that revolutionizes the way users work and interact with their laptop.  Get this laptop which starts at PHP 104,495

MODEL	LAZADA 11.11 PRICE
Asus ZenBook Pro 15 UX580GE-BN010T 15" FHD Intel Core i7-8750H 16GB 512GB SSD Asus ZenBook Pro 15 UX580GE-BN037T 15" FHD Intel Core i7-8750H 16GB 1TB SSD	PHP 104,495 PHP 113,995

ASUS VivoBook S330

The VivoBook S13 features new frameless four-sided NanoEdge display powered by Core i5 Intel Processor with MX150 graphics. This portable laptop slips easily into your bag, weighing only 1.2kg. Get this lightweight laptop for only PHP 46,999

MODEL	LAZADA 11.11 PRICE
ASUS S330UN-EY002T 13" Rose Gold Intel® i5 8250U 4GB DDR4 256SSD 2GB MX150 Windows 10	PHP 46,999

November really is a month to remember! Tune in to Lazada Philippines and ASUS Philippines for an exciting Super Shopping Day on November 11, 2018!

Venus Tan is the New Chief Operating Officer of TPB

The Board of Directors of the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Marie Venus Tan as its Vice Chairperson and concurrently, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the TPB.

Prior to her assumption of office at the TPB, COO Tan was the Director of the Department of Tourism in the Cordillera Administrative Region (DOT-CAR) for three (3) years. In that capacity, she spearheaded several urban rehabilitation tourism initiatives, including her brainchild campaign, Rev Up, Revive, Revisit, Revitalize (REV-BLOOM), Project Stobosa, Project PURAW and the Village Innovation Community Enhancement Project, among others. Likewise, COO Tan held the post National Coordinator for International Marketing and Promotions of North Luzon and Palawan from May 2015 until September 2018.

She is known for her genuine dedication to the cause of sustainable tourism, as attested by her affiliation with notable local and international organizations dedicated to socio-civic causes. COO Tan is a member of the Steering Committee of the United Nations Mountain Partnership in Slow Food International, Chair of the Asia Pacific Government Cluster and the focal person in the Philippines for the UNESCO Creative Cities Network 2017. She is Vice President of the Cordillera Association of Regional Executives (CARE), the founding Chair of the non-governmental organization Inspirational Women of the Cordilleras (IWOC), the International Organization Women in Travel, and Asia Travel Marketing Association.

COO Tan started her career as a Senior Public Relations Officer of the Philippine Tourism Authority (PTA) from January 1980 to December 1986. She went on and acquired nearly 13 years’ worth of experience as Chief III of the Europe and the Americas Divisions of the then Philippine Convention and Visitors Corporation (PCVC), the precursor of the TPB. COO Tan’s hard work lead to a significant contribution to the development of Philippine tourism relations with Western, Central and Eastern Europe for 15 years, serving as Tourism Attaché for these regions beginning 2000 to 2015.

COO Tan is determined to make the TPB the DOT’s best performing agency under her administration. Topmost among her priorities are the development of meetings, incentive travel, conventions and exhibition events (MICE), providing optimal experiences for long-staying guests, and aiming for the Philippines’ high-spending source markets.

The Sweetest 30 ft. Christmas Candy Cake is Unveiled in Greenhills

Ortigas & Company makes the holidays extra-sweet with the launch of the first and only Christmas Candy Cake at the ultimate shopping destination, Greenhills, which opens to the public on November 8.

All set to delight the young and the young-at-heart from November 8, 2018 to January 6, 2019, the biggest Christmas Candy Cake, located at the VMall Lobby, will be filled to the brim with all the candy one can possibly dream of. Imagine a Christmas candy cake full of every candy you can ever think of—gum drops, butterballs, eclairs, hard candy, chocolate bars, fudge, in an assortment of sizes, shapes, and colors—filling the four-layer 30-feet high cake.

To make things more exciting for its launch, guests can enjoy a Willy Wonka performance, with visions of a chocolate factory coming alive right before their eyes. As an added Christmas bonus, golden tickets will also be scattered around the mall for mall-goers to find. Lucky winners will be able to claim special prizes if they find these tickets from November 6 until Christmas Day.

True to the spirit of generosity that gives meaning to the season, Greenhills will have special guests under the care of the Department of Social Welfare and Development and will take part in the joy of the season.

As the first and largest Candy Cake in the Philippines, this Christmas installation will surely enhance the experience of all those shopping at the only mall with the widest selection of retail offerings with various tiangge stalls with their festive assortment of goods for the value-conscious, as well as retail stores with a selection of gifts for everyone.

Aside from the Christmas Candy Cake, Greenhills will also hold a Christmas Sweet Bazaar at VMall Lobby from Nov. 9, 2018 to January 6, 2018. There will also be Paskuhan Pinoy 2018 at the VMall Garden from November to January 2019. Starting November through January 2019, a Night Market will be at the G-strip parking for food enthusiasts from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. as well as Regional Delicacies at the ground floor of the Center Mall from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Kids will also be able Meet & Greet Santa on all Saturdays of December at the VMall Lobby from 2 to 5 p.m. Fireworks will also light the Ortigas skyline every Saturday at 7 p.m. for the entire family to enjoy. And lastly, Simbang Gabi will take place at the Chapel of the Holy Family from December 15 to 23, 6pm daily.

Families and friends out to shop and explore Greenhills can also find more dining outlets to choose from such as newly opened restaurants Bijin Nabe, Kimpura, Coco Fresh, Moshi Koshi, and Serenitea. In the following months, Scout’s Honor, Breakfast at Antonio’s, Ippudo, Yabu, Bad Bird, any many more will also be opening their doors for diners to enjoy.

Greenhills has all sorts of cuisine to meet various tastes, and will definitely satisfy the tummies of all those who love good food. Enjoy all these amidst the sparkling Christmas lights and the beautiful installations that will remind you that the holidays have come.

Being the crown jewel of San Juan, Greenhills has newly opened health & wellness facilities namely Bruno’s Barbers, Urban Hair Lounge, Beeswax, Nazal MD, and Skin Station. The Medical City, Aivee Institute, Brow Studio, Center for Advanced Dentistry, and Oroderm will also be opening in the coming months.

“Greenhills is still Ortigas & Company’s ultimate shopping destination and top of mind go to place, especially during the holidays. We want shoppers to have an even more delightful shopping experience with our Christmas Candy Cake and the Christmas Sweet Bazaar, which will bring in more exciting merchants,” says President and CEO of Ortigas & Company Jaime E. Ysmael.

Indeed, Christmas is more delightful and so much sweeter in Greenhills.

For more information and updates, follow Greenhills on Facebook and Instagram use the hashtag #2018OrtigasMallsChristmas and #GreenhillsCandyCake when posting.

About Ortigas & Company

Ortigas & Company is one of the pioneers in real estate development in the Philippines. Now on its 87th year, the company continues to build great places for life through its iconic estates for living, shopping, business, and entertainment. It is the developer behind some of Metro Manila’s best-known master planned and mixed-use developments: Greenhills, Ortigas East, Capitol Commons, and Circulo Verde. For more information, visit www.ortigas.com.ph or call 633-1580.