20170213 VP FEBRUARY UPDATE 2017

VP/EDITORIAL
EVOLUTION
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FREE ONLINE AND PRINTED NEWSMAGAZINE IN THE PHILIPPINES,
VILLAGE PIPOL, WAS ESTABLISHED ON OCTOBER 2007. #CHEERS!
February “Hearts Month” is lover’s month or a time to be bitter about love lost, love
lacking or love gone cold.
We find the malls littered with heart-shaped goods and think about what we don’t
have. We see happy couples on dates and, if we’re being honest, have trouble wishing
them well.
It seems that almost every other day of the year, the majority of us are content with
being romantically uninvolved, but on this Vday, all the single people become slightly
uncomfortable with the idea of being alone.
Perhaps the key to being happy on this day, regardless of whether or not you have a
significant other, is to treat this day as a day to celebrate the people you love in your
life. There is no rule that says that Valentine’s Day is for lovers; there is no doctrine
stating that the love celebrated must be the romantic kind, despite the popular
narrative.
So this Valentine’s Day, buy your friend a card, send flowers to your parents or
buy chocolates for your best friends, or even greet your enemies. Whether you’re
celebrating Valentine’s Day, going on a date or spenting time alone, we at Village
Pipol hope your month is filled with love … even if it is just from your dog.
Happy Love Month Villagers!
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VP/TRAVEL
Thrifty Traveller – Travel Tips for the Thrifty and still looking FAB!
MACAU & HONGKONG
Gambling and Shopping Capital of Asia! • PART 2!
Special 2 City Tour Challenge – 3 Pax for 6 Days for less than 60K!
Extra Challenge Edition for our Thrifty Traveller Episode to kick-start 2017!
I will walk thru uncharted territory and try the impossible! Travel to (2)
two destinations with (2) Trolls on a budget but ofcourse still fabulous!
Cut the story short I was forced by my Trolls, namely Jayroh and Kyle to
be part of my Journey and be featured in my article, FINE!
DAY
3
Hong Kong (Boat Trip)
Hate waking up early but being the tour guide for this trip, I
had to make some sacrifices to make the kids happy on their 1 st
HK Adventure! Took the TurboJet Express Ferry which will take
approximately an hour.
Arrived before noon and went straight to our hotel 60 West Hotel in Sheung Wan
very near Central which is HK’s Business District. Got the room from Agoda.com
and was not expecting much, but lo and behold, when we entered the room, it was
almost as big as the Venetian rooms in Macau! Refreshed, took the boys to town and
walked thru the hustle and bustle streets of HK where they marveled at the beautiful
chaos.
Then off to our 1 st tourist destination, The Ngong Ping 360 a cable car on Lantau
Island that crosses a vast river that goes around huge mountain top that provides an
amazing view of HK. A 30 min ride that will take you to dizzying heights that will be
any acrophobia’s nightmare.
This is home to the Po Lin Monastery and the Tian Tan Buddha, both already
significant tourist attractions in their own right. The monastery was founded in 1906
by three monks visiting from Jiangsu Province on the Chinese mainland and was
initially known simply as “The Big Hut” (Tai Mao Pung). It was renamed to its present
name in 1924. The main temple houses three bronze statues of the Buddha –
representing his past, present and future lives – as well as many Buddhist scriptures.
The statue is sited near Po Lin Monastery and symbolises the harmonious
relationship between man and nature, people and faith. It is a major centre of
Buddhism in Hong Kong, and is also a popular tourist attraction.
Cramming everything on our 1st day (boat trip, city tour, nong ping, pictorial) made
our body sore to the bones! But our day didn’t stop there, why? Because I still have
to fulfill my yaya duties and tour them in the CityGate Factory Outlet where you can
find super duper big discounts on various brands. WTF!!!
So after a long day, its time to rest in peace!
TOTAL SPENT
Food Php 2,000.00 | Transportation Php 4,000.00
Sub-Total Php 6,000.00
DAY
4
Disney Day (Amusement Park)
The kids are excited because today is DisneyLand Day! Remember
Thrifty Travellers that you need to allocate 1 whole day to fully enjoy
(not even enough) the rides and sites at Disney.
Tips : Go on a weekdays period! If not suffer from the hours of falling in line for 1
freakin ride!
Obligatory pose at the surfing mickey on top of noah’s check! Strike a pose infront
of Cinderella’s castle, check! Carousel pictorial, check! Pose at every possible area in
Disney is what dreams are made of for photo whores like us!
Disney is such a magical place that even if I have been here for what, 10 times, I still
feel the little kid excitement every time. Accompanied by 1st time Disney kids makes
the experience more magical!
Getting older though has its drawback as I now easily get freakin dizzy riding the
attractions! Ended the day by watching the fireworks!
TOTAL SPENT
Entrance Fee Php 3,500.00 x 3 Php 10,500.00 | Food Php 4,000.00
Shopping Php 5,000.00 | Transportation Php 500.00
Sub-Total Php 20,000.00
DAY
5
HK City Tour!
Rush rush as we are going back to Macau in the afternoon and
made a quick double decker bus City Tour and showed the place
around to my curious wanderers.
This is the shortest HK experience I had ever and I don’t like it! No time to go and
tour my alagas to Victoria Peak, Ocean Park or even go shopping in central or
mongkok!
But hey that gives me another reason to start planning another travel with the fellas.
So after eating lunch, rushed to back to the ferry to bid HK farewell! Back in Macau,
checked in for the last time at the fabulous venetian and without wasting any time
toured the casino before calling it a night.
Day 6 actually cannot count as our flight is early in the morning BUMMER! I’m not
used to this type of rush travel but having this 2 fun companions of mine made the
hectic travel sched all worth it!
TOTAL SPENT
Hotel Php 5,000.00 | Transporation Php 4,000.00
Food Php 2,000.00 | Taxi Rental FREE Hotel to Hotel Bus
Sub-Total Php 11,000.00
GRAND TOTAL SPENT – PHP 52,000.00 of
PHP 60,000.00 or (86%) of max spent!
Extra Challenge 2 City Tour (Macau and Hong Kong) truly tested my
Thriftiness and I surpassed my expectations! So do you believe me now
when I say that being Thrifty and Looking Fabulous works?
Till our next Thrifty Traveller Episode! Ciao for now!

VP/FEATURE
TCL Launches
P2 UHD TVs with
HDR Technology
TCL, the world’s leading television brand, announced the launch of
P2 Ultra HD, the new generation TV series with multiple upgrades
and new features, targeting sociable young adults.
TCL P2 series has 4 models 43”, 49”, 55”, and 65” in , and 2 color options,
golden and metallic color, catering for varied demands of customers.
The P2 features the edgy HDR (High-Dynamic Range) technology which
delivers every complex detailsdetail on the screen more clearly and
vividly and offers high resolution with accurate true lifelike color. TCL’s
proprietary MEMC algorithm can greatly enhance the picture quality of
both TV signal and multimedia signal, enabling the viewing of fast-moving,
action-packed content. What’s more, TCL’s nScreen function enables
the user to use the smartphone as the remote control for the TV just by
installing the application on the smartphone.
Announcing the launch of TCL P2, TCL said: “We ensures to always attach
its importance to emerging markets and the real need of customers. Our
TCL’s products are designed to make the lives of our customers simpler
and enriching. Therefore, these products appeal to the elegant, beautyconscious
and highly social users. The TCL P2 is a smart television that
will be loved by users with its fashionable style, competitive video & audio
technologies, and multiple smart functions.”
TCL P2 series are available now at stores nationwide. More details
about P2 are available online at: www.tclphilippines.com. Like them on
Facebook at fb.com/tclphilippines
Running with Android Linux system, the TCL P2 comes with many features
and smart functions. It has an art slim design which turns the TCL P2 into
an elegant piece in the consumer’s householdand runs with TV+2.0 UI
on Android 5.1.1system. The metallic frame not only conveys a hint of
beauty and serenity greater than you have imagined but also enhances
heat radiating. The TCL-owned GoLive content platform enables users
to watch a bundle of copyrighted TV programs with GoLive 3.0, which
provides movies and TV programs in Chinese, English, French, German,
Spanish, Portuguese, Indian, Russian and Thai. TCL P2 has a special Sport
Mode which optimizes image and sound to provide audience with an
immersive feeling of live-action sports events. The audio supports Dolby,
DDAS and the Smart Volume function is capable to decrease the sudden
audio spikes for a smooth sound experience. The upgraded P2 has a full
range of connectivity ports including USB 3.0, USB2.0, HDMI 2.0, MHL and
SPDIF. It takes only 6 seconds to start the device.
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VP/FOODIE
Better, Bolder,
Braver Dishes From
Osaka Ohsho!
For their 3rd year, Osaka Ohsho is giving us something hip, young,
and sexy, giving new twists to our usual Japanese food favorites.
Their newest menu boasts flavors that encompass tradition and
culture. Photos courtesy of Patrick Cabusay
Who would’ve thought that the traditional Japanese cuisine can be done
with twists of other cuisines? If you want something that is Japa-Nish (a
mix of Japanese and Spanish cuisine), dive in to a bowl of Japanese Paella,
Chori Gyoza, and Truffle Gyoza.
If you are up for a Jap-Mex treat, the Nori Nachos is something you gonna
go loco. Deep-fried battered nori sheets are topped with gyoza meat,
Japanese mayonnaise, furikake, and bonito flakes.
Other exciting twists to the new menu include items such as Matcha
Butter Tonkatsu, Salmon Cheese Aburi, Chicken Enokiyaki, Gyoza
Tantanmien, and Black Pepper Gyudon.
These dishes from Osaka Ohsho are just some of the new twists that you
can be #OhshoExcited about!
Visit them now at 3/L Mega Fashion Hall, SM Megamall or at G/F, Food
Circuit, The Block, SM North EDSA. Check out their Instagram,
@osakaohshoph, and Facebook page: fb.com/OsakaOhshoPH for more
info on these delicious treats!
Relik Tapas Bar &
Lounge: Rustic &
Chic Resto
If you work around the area of BGC you’ll definitely want to
give Relik a try! by Jean Dalida / Photos courtesy of Frame Rivas
If you want to enjoy good and interesting food, chill vibe in a fancy looking place
without inflicting any serious damage in your wallets, Relik Tapas Bar & Lounge is the
place to be. It’s known for their terrific array of tapas presented in less familiar ways.
The Place
Rustic, shabby chic, unmatchy-matchy interior. Dimly lit yet spacious, Relik
Tapas presents a nostalgic theme that makes you feel like you are living in the
80’s (or earlier) but marked with a slight modern twist. This is the kind of place
that encourages you to languish with friends over tapas and sangria, becoming
unavailable to the outside world, even for just a few hours.
The Food
But there’s much more to Relik than having cool
interiors. And that of course is their extensive
menu. Beautiful comfort food mostly plated on
big wooden chopping boards that add a touch of
“rustic-ness” to the whole experience.
If you work around the area of BGC you’ll definitely
want to give Relik a try!
RATING
OVERVIEW
Place:
Taste:
Price:
Service:
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Note about the rating: These scores are based on
this experience alone as well as the food that I had
during this time.
Relik Tapas Bar and Lounge is located at the 2/F
Commercenter Bldg, 31st Ave cor 4th St, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig. Contact Info: (02)
846 8889; +63 917 5298333 or mail them at info.relik@yahoo.com. You can follow
them on Facebook @RelikManila or on Instagram @relik_manila
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Taters Is Going
Dangerously Cheesy
with Cheetos!
VP/FOODIE
We’re starting the year with a big Cheetofied bang! Taters’ Cheetos
Snack Fest is going to be the craziest, crunchiest and cheesiest snack
party yet – launched recently at the Glorietta Activity Center, Makati
City.
Cheetos and Taters are decades-old purveyors of American Snacks;
Cheetos being a household name in cheese snacks and Taters being
the authority on cinema snacks in the country since 1994. With
Cheeto’s iconic color and flavor and Taters’ unmistakable affinity to
entertainment, the Cheetos Snack Fest is the perfect marriage of two
snacks giants that everyone loves.
This tie-up aims to attract both Taters and Cheetos lovers alike with a
selection of “Cheetofied” snacks perfect for watching in the cinema, as
a series-binging companion or as an anytime snack!
The cheesy fun doesn’t stop in Taters stores because the Cheetos Snack
Fest has loads of surprises on Tater’s Facebook and Instagram accounts,
so make sure to go online and follow us (@taters.snackleague) – we’re
giving VIP passes, Chester Plushies, and prizes galore!
What are you waiting for? Come live the dangerously cheesy life with
Taters and Cheetos! Promo is on a limited-run from January 25 to May
15, 2017.
Is your Vitamin C
Safe?
The New Year gives us another chance at a fresh start.
After the unhealthy lifestyle during the holidays, our immune system is just
starting to recuperate and get back to normal. One sure way to speed up
its recovery is to take optimum levels of Vitamin C. But did you know, that
when taking Vitamin C, we have to be careful of several factors such as
the type and quality of Vitamin C because not all vitamin C are the same!
The most common type of Vitamin C is ascorbic acid. This type of vitamin
C has been by far, the cheapest form of Vitamin C, but did you know
that when taken at higher quantities, ascorbic acid is not exempted from
harmful side effects. Diarrhea, Nausea, Stomach Cramps, Headache,
Hyperacidity, Hot flushes and Heartburn are just some of the symptoms of
taking too much ascorbic acid.
In the recent decade, Sodium Ascorbate has given the public the safest
and most effective type of vitamin C. Bewell-C (Sodium Ascorbate) is a
non-acidic Vitamin C supplement that is rapidly gaining popularity among
the public as a high quality and effective brand. Bewell-C is the next
generation vitamin C that provides all the benefits of vitamin C without
the risk of hyperacidity. Doctors recommend that we take 2 capsules per
day of Bewell-C. Some people require a higher dose per day if they are
experiencing the following:
Flu
People suffering from Flu virus are recommended to take 6 capsules of
Bewell-C per day and 4 capsules while recovering from flu. Whereas,
those who are suffering from colds and cough are recommended to take
at least 6 capsules until they have recovered. Research study also pointed
out that most healthy adults get a cold two or three times a year and
taking large doses of Vitamin C daily shortens the duration of colds.
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VP/HEALTH
Smokers and Alcohol Drinkers
Alcohol, Nicotine and other substance in cigarette causes cell damage
and drains vitamins and nutrition from your body. Smokers and those who
often drink alcohol experience lower immune system and are susceptible
to various diseases thus, they are required to take at least 4 capsules of
Bewell-C to help maintain their health.
Post-Surgery
People who underwent surgery are recommended to take high doses of
Vitamin C as much as 6 capsules Bewell-C daily to hasten wound healing.
Vitamin C is essential in the formation of new connective tissue in healing
wound. For those who need both Vitamin C and Calcium, Bewell-C plus
calcium is also available in the market. Just like Bewell-C, this product
also uses non-acidic vitamin C paired with organic calcium fortified with
Vitamin D for stronger bones and teeth.
Bewell-C and Bewell-C Plus Calcium is available in all leading drugstores
nationwide and on Lazada.com.ph Online Shopping: http://www.lazada.
com.ph/bewell-nutraceuticals-corporation/. For more updates, follow
their FB: https://www.facebook.com/bewellcsodiumascorbate
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VP/COVER
The Quintessential
pia revilla speaks !
I want a boyfriend who..
will make me laugh!
Seriously, there are some people out there who can’t take a joke and never crack a smile.
Humour is necessary when looking for a potential boyfriend, especially if they have the
same sense of humor as you. Sometimes things just click and you get each other’s peculiar
humor, that’s definitely another reason to make them more than just a friend!
will give his full attention to me!
Nowadays we can never just talk to someone, we have to be on our phone at the same
time as well. If they give you their full undivided attention, then you should really consider
them.
will challenge ME!
You need someone that has a different perspective on life and that has
different views than you. If you both see things exactly the same way then
you won’t grow and learn together. You will learn to like different things and
maybe even something that you once hated.
has plans in life!
Things don’t always turn out the way we want them to, in fact, they never
play out exactly as you think. If someone doesn’t even try or is just content
with being stuck in a dead situation then they have no prospects. You need
someone that has some ambition and even if they might not be in the job
they want at the moment, they have a vision for their future.
will allow for moments of
long stares!
Focus on what your eyes and your partner’s eyes say through looks
of appreciation, fascination, and security can speak volumes of love.
Based upon how your partner stares at, learns about, and understands
you is a true indicator of why you are so very special to them.
like and follow Pia!
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Boyfriend Checklist
by: Jean Dalida
Nobody is perfect, but there are some things to look out for if you’re looking for a
boyfriend. There are small signs that you can look out for that make him a strong
candidate in keeping your heart, the one you can have as your *main!*
Here is the quintessential boyfriend checklist!
kyle vergara speaks!
I will be the man who..
will genuinely makes her laugh!
and make her belly laugh and choke on her own laughter and tear up with laughter and
laugh so hard that she might think she’s going to pee herself!
will make an effort to listen
to her!
without doing anything else, then let her know she can be honest with me
and I’ll definitely make all the effort to have a conversation with her.
will challenge her!
to be the better version of herself. I won’t be just a GUY around her.
I’ll be a man who will guide and tame her emotions when she’s
about to explode and break down.
will do & visualize things!
with a level of determination and belief that I’ll get where I wanted to
be. I’ll work my a*s off getting there.
will validate my girl,
warm her heart, and reveal a great sense of gratitude and comfort that she’s a part
of their life with the way i look at her. I will also make her feel that she’s everything
and everyone else is invisible except for her—standing right in front of them.
like and follow Kyle!
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VP/FASHION
No-Brainer Outfit
Ideas for V-Day!
by: Jean Dalida of SkinniestJean.com
Gone are the days of too feminine, flirty, and elegant — look for date
night outfits for women on a Valentine’s Day. It’s about time to wear
a no-brainer outfit (to lessen the stress!): wear what makes you feel best.
Whether you’re doing couple-y things ranging from all-night dancing to
romantic bar crawls with your main, going out with your BFFs, or sitting
around hating and cursing the entire holiday, these looks are perfect.
Here’s all the OOTD comfy inspo you could ever need for the day of
*Love!*
Alyssa Baña
P @iamaly.b
Aggy Nuguid
P @aggynuguid
Katt Valdez
P @kattvaldez
Nina Nuguid
P @ninanuguid
Camey Flores
P @cameyflores
Kas Perez
P @kasperloooove
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#VPSPOTLIGHTON!
There are tons of amazing bloggers & influencers out there, and we love having the chance to
get to know them a little better and introduce them to the Villagers! If you’re looking for a little
up-to-the-minute inspirations, whether it’s tech, travel, food, fashion/lifestyle and beauty, you’ve
come to the right place! Let the uprising bloggers and influencers in the metro inspire you! And hey
Villagers, don’t forget to follow them!
TRAVEL
Rodel Flordeliz
P | @rodelflordeliz
Hey girls, the tall and nognog in the city blogger
is here! He is a DJ and a video editor at the
same time. He is one of the incredible bloggers
who share stories, photos, and videos from their
life traveling around the Philippines. He’ll surely
inspire your inner wanderlust!
TECHNOLOGY
Peter Jan Icogo
MP | @gizguideph
The guy behind GizGuide, who’s main goal is to
provide review and share with the readers what’s
the latest tech trend! If you can’t decide with
your gadget needs, GizGuide will help you by
any means!
INFLUENCER
Jayzam Manabat
MPN | @jayzamlloyd
This young student from Binangonan is a
Facebook famous with 141,948 followers and a
massive 90-100k views in his every videos for
the segment “Kantahan sa Messenger”. He’s on
his way up there with his witty and funny strikes.
Note: Be careful with who you chat with! LOL
FASHION
Charlene Deocareza
P | @chardeocareza
Charlene’s blog and social media accounts are
a constant feed of interesting but wearable
OOTDs. Of course, the clothes look extra good
on her because of her petite yet modelesque
figure. Charlene juggles fashion blogging along
with her responsibilities as a student.
BEAUTY
Dana Decena
P | @danadecena
FOOD
Alexis Deocaris
MP | @forkspoonmanila
Alexis is one of the most active and respected
foodie in Metro Manila. He carefully curate his
instagram feed @forkspoonmanila with food and
flatlays. You’ll surely won’t mind him flooding
your feeds with his beautiful and delicious food
shots! *nomnom!*
Dana is the other half of Partner’s in Vogue with
sister Cristina Decena. Dana is slowly making
her way to becoming one of the top beauty v/
bloggers in the country.
INFLUENCER
Ange Villaflor
MPN | @angevillaflor
Pretty alert! But wait, she’s not just a typical
pretty girl like any other who’s good in selfies.
She’s a talented pretty girl from Antipolo. She
can sing, dance and act! A pretty rising star of
Red Entertainment. Watch her short covers!
Wanna be in the spotlight? Just tag
us on our Instagram @villagepipol
and use the hashtag #VPSpotlight
and you might be featured next!
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VP/ENTERTAINMENT
Why “La La Land”
is so good?
Director Damien Chazelle breathes fresh life into a much-maligned
genre by focusing on the visuals first, the song and dance second.
The movie musical is in a sorry shape these days. Think back a bit.
Name me good recent live-action musical. Don't you dare name Les
Misérables!
Once came out almost ten years ago, and that one tried its best to not
be a regular song-and-dance showcase. I will grant you Hairspray, which
was not exactly good, but it was kind of great if only for James Marsden's
amazing facial expressions and a fun final set piece. The truth is, looking
back, there probably hasn't been a great non-animated, honest-to-god
movie musical since Little Shop of Horrors, and that was 30 years ago!
Enter: La La Land.
Director Damien Chazelle, hot off his uniquely tense jazz drumming
thriller Whiplash, has paired together two of Hollywood's most charming
actors, Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling, for real damn musical. La La Land
opens with a giant musical sequence set on a stretch of elevated Los
Angeles highway and goes from there, telling the story of two young
artists striving to make it big while maintaining their artistic integrity
and holding together a relationship. It's got songs and dance numbers
aplenty, but it also has something too many musicals in the last 30 years
have lacked: strong visuals.
Musicals rely on song, of course, for their draw, but the fact remains:
Film is a visual medium. No amount of great songs will make a musical
great on screen. Just ask anyone who saw Dreamgirls. The best
movie musicals are often the best displays of visual inventiveness and
composure. They breathe life into the music through smart shot choices
and editing, through vivacious color palettes and staging. It's hard to
think of anything more depressing on screen than a great song blandly
staged, or brilliant choreography edited half to death so you can't even
see the performers' legs.
La La Land takes a more conservative approach, and is far less likely to
alienate certain audiences. It's also able to sustain its own whimsy for far
longer by being less brash. But it's not staid either. The film is about as
lively a visual experience as you'll find at the cinema. There are images
that won't leave your head, even well after seeing it. Well after much
of the music from the film begins to escape your recollection, in fact.
But when you think about it, what more could you possibly want in a
musical? Soundtracks are for listening to. A musical is for watching. La La
Land is the first musical in a very long time to understand that fact.
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VP/SPORTS
Serena Wins
Historic 23 RD
Major Title at The
Australian Open
Serena Williams has won her seventh Australian Open crown with a
6-4 6-4 victory over sister Venus Williams on Saturday night at Rod
Laver Arena.
Her 23rd major title passes Steffi Graf’s 22 as the most successful women’s
player in the Open era; Serena is now only one shy of Margaret Court’s
all-time record.
As the lights dimmed and the 35-year-old prepared to walk to the dais
to hoist the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup for a seventh time, Serena
changed into a pair of custom-made Michael Jordan-style Air 23 shoes.
The red and black Nikes were a fitting tribute to her remarkable
achievement after a final which started amid tension and finished with the
younger of the two siblings falling to the ground in jubilation, her hands
and feet planted on the blue hard court in front of her.
With the victory, Serena moves back to world No.1, dethroning Angelique
Kerber, the woman who denied her in last year’s Melbourne Park decider.
She has now won 23 of 29 major singles finals.
Older sister Venus, in her first Grand Slam decider since Wimbledon 2009,
has now lost eight of her past nine meetings with Serena, but will rise to
No.11 in the rankings after her best Australian Open showing since 2003,
when she was also runner-up to Serena. “This was a tough one. I just kept
praying and I’m here,” Serena said before paying tribute to her sister.
“She’s an amazing person. There’s no way I’d be at 23 without her. There’s
no way I would be at (number) one without her, there’s no way I’d have
anything without her. She’s my inspiration, she’s the only reason I’m
standing here today and the only reason the Williams sisters exist. Thank
you Venus for inspiring me to be the best player that I could be and
inspiring me to work hard – every time you won this week, I thought ‘I’ve
got to win too’.”
Pressure had started to take a heavier toll on Serena as she closed in on
major records in recent years. She fell in two Grand Slam finals last year
before claiming a seventh Wimbledon crown in July.
She raised her level, however, to bring up break point with an exceptional
backhand volley winner before thundering a backhand down the line for
4-3.
She closed out the opening set with back-to-back aces.
With the crowd rallying behind her, the 36-year-old Venus – making her
17th appearance at Melbourne Park – dug deep to avoid the early break in
the second set, hitting back-to-back forehand winners to hold from 0-40
down for 2-1.
Sensing her opportunity to end it in two, however, Serena converted on
a third break point opportunity for 4-3 with a 138km/h backhand return
winner leaving Venus stranded.
In the first major final between the siblings since Wimbledon 2009, Serena
would close out her 17th triumph from 28 meetings after 82 minutes.
Serena stands tallest
And in the battle of the two oldest Australian Open finalists in the Open
Era, neither player was able to capitalise early on, with the weight of
history showing on Serena.
When she slipped changing direction for a drop shot in the third game of
the match she snapped her racquet in fury, drawing an immediate code
violation.
Despite going on to break for 2-1, a third double fault ensured a fourthstraight
service break to open the match.
Where Serena had become accustomed to dominating and intimidating
her opponents without the loss of a set this tournament, she was being
pushed back and dealt a dose of her own medicine.
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MyPhone To
Introduce Its
Newest 3D
Android Offer!
The long wait is finally over for the much-awaited 3D phone from the
Filipino brand, MyPhone!
Last 2016, during their Transcendence event at Green Sun’s the EYE,
MyPhone showcased their whole line up of Android phones with Digital
TV feature. These products which aims to target their niche market which
are the masa rung a lot of noise not just because of its usual quality and
affordability, but because of the DTV feature that every unit in this series
have.
But what caught the guests especially the bloggers and media friends’
eyes were the displayed 3D units from another brand. During the program,
MyPhone President and CEO David Lim shared that they had been
working with brands around the globe to bring Filipinos the best products
and services they can have.
Among these brands is SuperD. Upon checking online via the ever-reliable
Google search, SuPerD is a global brand that boasts its expertise in AR/VR
technology. And true to that, the models exhibited during the MyPhone
event, which amazed us, were on their site.
The question is, will this be exactly the same units MyPhone will be
releasing? Is this just be a mobile phone line up? Or a whole new different
family of 3D platform?
But if we’re focusing on the 3D phone alone, which is the main product of
MyPhone, the unit called D1 is quite impressive. Here are some of its key
specs from the SuperD website:
Sony Philippines
showcases flagship
products to fans at
first-ever Sony Fair!
The inaugural Sony Fair was truly a celebration of the brand’s
relentless pursuit of innovation and commitment that will inspire and
spark curiosity among consumers.
Sony hosted its inaugural Sony Fair, a ten-day event that featured
interactive displays, community activities, and workshops that enabled
customers to envision the way Sony devices can fuel their lifestyle. The
event, which ran from December 9 to 18, brought together some of
Sony’s flagship products in the spaces of mobile, digital imaging, home
entertainment, personal audio, and gaming for customers to enjoy.
Among the stunning display of products many looked forward to at the
Sony Fair, included the Sony Bravia X93000D and the 75” Z9D 4K HDR
TV. Together with the HT-ST9 Soundbar with Wi-Fi/Bluetooth®, Sony
demonstrated how it has redefined audio and entertainment through its
slim and elegant profile that blends into any living environment. Sony’s
Bravia Movie Nights during the evenings let consumers enjoy the best
of Sony TVs as they watched family-friendly films such as Cloudy with a
Chance of Meatballs 2, Hotel Transylvania, The Amazing Spiderman 2, and
Arthur Christmas while being among the first in the country to experience
the 100” Z9D 4K HDR TV.
SuperD D1 Specs:
– 5.5-inch Full HD Display
– MTK MT6750T Octa-Core Processor
– 3GB RAM + 32 GB ROM
– 13 MP AF Rear Camera + 8 MP Front
Camera
– Fingerprint Sensor
– Dual SIM
– Android 6.0 Marshmallow
– 4G LTE
– GPS, WIFI, Bluetooth
Does this unit excite you? Let’s us know your
thoughts! Photos courtesy of SuperD website.
An unforgettable experience awaited audiophiles as they immersed
in rich, vibrant sound at the Hi-Res Audio Workshop conducted by
Sony Ambassador Juno Oebanda. The Sony Fair also brought the most
discerning ears up and close with Sony’s top-of-the-line personal audio
Bluetooth devices such as the MDR-XB650BT EXTRA BASS Headphones,
MDR-1000X Noise-Canceling Headphones, SRS-XB3 Portable Wireless
Speaker, and MDR-Z1R.
Mobile photography took center stage as Xperia Ambassadors Pierre
Guevarra, Linus Banaag and Marvin Conanan conducted workshops where
they tried out some of today’s hottest mobile devices from the Xperia
X Series, including the Xperia XZ flagship mobile phone. A first for a
smartphone, the Xperia XZ brings triple image sensing technology to its
cameras to deliver the best experience in mobile photography.
For information on the latest products from Sony, visit www.sony.com.ph,
like facebook.com/SonyPhilippines, or follow twitter.com/SonyPHinc and
Instagram.com/sonyPHInc.
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