Flash PH Rolls Out Longer-Lasting, High-End Smartphones at the Most Competitive Price Yet!

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Smartphones have evolved as one of the most indispensable innovations of digitalization. Over the years, it has revolutionized the way people live given its evolving capabilities in enabling how people live, play and work.

However, as the demand for these gadgets continues to grow, experts say that nowadays, smartphone users consider buying devices that are long-lasting. In a recent survey, global environmental organization, Greenpeace Philippines, noted that nine out of 10 Filipinos believe that the durability is an important aspect they look for in smartphones. Also, 98 percent of the 1,000 respondents also consider battery life of smartphones as another important feature.

In response to this demand, Flash Philippines—one of Asia’s rising developers of lifestyle and smart devices—rolls out its flagship phone, the Flash Plus 2, with superior and highly durable built-in features valued at the lowest price of Php 6,190.

“Flash Plus 2 received positive reviews from its users as we first introduced it in the country earlier this year. This model is developed to bring out superior functions while giving a more efficient and durable smartphone unit for the users,” Sheree Gayas, Flash Philippines’ marketing manager.

Among the pioneering features of Flash Plus 2 include its sleek metal case, a fast-charging battery, fingerprint recognition, high definition phone camera, and Hi-Fi audio capacity. These attributes allow for more durability, efficiency, and convenience.

Continuing Restoration To Bring Back Power After the Storm--Energy Sec. Cusi

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The Department of Energy (DOE) and its attached agencies are implementing continuous monitoring, coordination and restoration of energy facilities affected by supertyphoon Lawin and typhoon Karen.

Energy Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi said: "We are fast-tracking the restoration of power facilities to bring back electricity supply to typhoon-hit areas."

Cusi also gave due recognition to the dedication of the linemen and crews of electric cooperatives (ECs), the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) and National Electrification Administration (NEA) as well as DOE’s partners in the private sector.

“They have been doing restoration efforts round-the-clock just to keep the public safe from dangling electric lines in order to provide access to electricity again,” he said.

Per the report of the NGCP, there are a total of 192 damaged poles (105 leaning and 87 toppled), including other line defects. The status of restoration of transmission facilities in typhoon-hit areas is as follows:

 I. RESTORED LINES (AS OF 5:00 P.M. OF OCTOBER 23)

 

·        All 230 kiloVolt (kV) and 115kV have been normalized. No toppled tower reported.

·        All affected 69kV lines in La Union, Ilocos Norte and Sur have been fully restored.

·        Transmission facilities servicing Benguet & Mountain Province are 100% restored.

·        Transmission facilities servicing Nueva Vizcaya, Isabela, Cagayan, Kalinga and Apayao are 35% restored. There are three (3) remaining 69 kV still down and restoration is ongoing. Seven (7) out of seventy (70) toppled transmission structures (wood & steel poles) have been restored. Most of the structures are located in the  difficult and mountainous areas.

 

 II. TRANSMISSION LINES FOR RESTORATION:

·        Cauayan-Reina Mercedes 69kV line servicing ISELCO I (24 October)

·        Gamu-Ilagan-Naguilian -Reina Mercedes 69kV line servicing ISELCO I, ISELCO II (24 October)

·        Tuguegarao-Cabagan 69kV line servicing ISELCO II (24 October)

·        Santiago-Cauayan 69kV line servicing ISELCO I (24 October)

·        Tuguegarao-Magapit-Ca malaniugan-Sta. Ana 69kV line servicing CAGELCO I, CAGELCO II (24 October for CAGELCO I; 29 October for CAGELCO II)

·        Tuguegarao-Tabuk 69kV line servicing CAGELCO I, Kalinga-Apayao Electric Cooperative (KAELCO) (24 October for CAGELCO I; 31 October for KAELCO)

 

Moreover, the NGCP reported that the following facilities are ready for energization but remain de-energized upon the request of the respective distribution utilities:

·        Ilocos Norte Electric Cooperative (INEC)

·        Currimao-Langayan 69-kV line

·        Currimao-San Nicolas 69-kV line

·        Laoag-Marcos 69-kV line

·        Laoag-San Nicolas 69-kV line

On the distribution side, NEA and the ECs reported the status of rehabilitation as follows:

III. DISTRIBUTION UTILITIES REHABILITATION STATUS (AS OF 6:00 P.M. OF OCTOBER 23)

·        Ilocos Norte Electric Cooperative – 30% rehabilitated

·        Ilocos Sur Electric Cooperative –80% rehabilitated

·        Abra Electric Cooperative –1% rehabilitated due to roads being unpassable

·        La Union Electric Cooperative –99% rehabilitated

·        BENECO – Of the 14 towns, 7 were partially restored

·        MOPRECO –Of the 11 towns, 3 were partially restored (Bauko, Tadian & Sabangan)

·        Ifugao Electric Cooperative –Of the11 towns, 7 were partially restored

·        KAELCO –Still under restoration process

·        CAGELCO I –Still under restoration process

·        CAGELCO II –Of the 22 towns, 10 were ready to receive power

·        ISELCO I –Of the 15 towns, 13 were partially restored (Alicia, Angandanan, Cabatuan, Santiago, Cordon, Echague, Jones, Ramon, San Agustin, San Isidro, San Mateo, Cauayan, San Guillermo)

·        ISELCO II –Of the 21 towns, 1 was partially restored

·        Nueva Vizcaya Electric Cooperative –Of the 15 towns, 13 were partially restored

·        Quirino Electric Cooperative –Of the 7 towns, all were partially restored (Aglipay, Diffun, Cabarroguis, Maddela, San Agustin, Nagtipunan and Saguday)

     

“Meanwhile, NEA’s Task Force Kapatid (TFK) will assist the restoration of CAGELCO I and ISELCO II. The TFK is a bayanihan of electric cooperatives to fast-track any restoration efforts of disaster affected electric cooperatives in the country. “ Cusi explained.

 “The restoration for the affected areas was easier due to the NGCP, NEA and ECs’ implementation of disaster preparedness and emergency response, which also minimized the adverse impact of the supertyphoon,” Sec. Cusi concluded.

International Recording Artist Billy Crawford Goes on the Ultimate BROcation in Hong Kong

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International pop and R&B sensation, singer, dancer, host and song writer Billy Crawford recently landed in Hong Kong for the filming of The Ultimate BROcation, a new reality TV series created by action entertainment TV channel KIX and Hong Kong Tourism Board.

The five-episode show follows the adventures of four male celebrities as they embark on an all-expenses paid ultimate vacation to prove that Hong Kong is indeed the ultimate guy’s playground.

The boys will be taking viewers along for the ride – living it up at the best parties, trying exhilarating activities, eating fantastic food, meeting beautiful ladies, and getting their hands on cool gadgets. They may be starting off as strangers but will definitely end up as “bros” after experiencing the exciting things that Hong Kong has in store for them together.

Billy adds his hyperactive personality, biting wit and often bizarre sense of humor to this new mix of bros which includes popular Thai TV and radio host DJ PK; multi-talented and award-winning Malaysian singer, rapper, song writer and graffiti artist SonaOne; and Singaporean maverick chef and restaurateur Bjorn Shen.

Joining the four in a cameo appearance is Hong Kong martial arts star Philip Ng. Most recently seen on the hit action TV drama A Fist Within Four Walls and the martial arts epic Once Upon a Time in Shanghai, Philip will show the bros his city and act as an advisor during their “brocation”.

Billy has been in the spotlight since he was a child, and his frequent travels and exposure to different cultures have influenced his thirst for adventure and love for life. He’s quintessentially a guy’s guy, so there’s really no better bro to go on “brocation” with.

“My life and my career have never been conventional, and this show is the next chapter of what has been an incredible adventure. As a person who has always relished traveling, working and performing abroad and being exposed to different cultures and experiences, I really can’t wait to discover the highlights of Hong Kong, one of the most vibrant, cosmopolitan and exhilarating destinations in the world, especially for bros,” Billy shares.

The Ultimate BROcation is produced by KIX’s parent company, Celestial Tiger Entertainment - operator of the largest bouquet of Pan-Asian channels dedicated to Asian entertainment, and Endemol Shine Group, the global production house responsible for the award-winning MasterChef, Big Brother series, in collaboration with Hong Kong Tourism Board, Cathay Pacific and the Renaissance Hong Kong Harbour View Hotel.

The Ultimate BROcation will air first and exclusively on KIX in December 2016.

KIX is available on Cablelink Ch.54, Cignal TV Ch. 133, Destiny Cable Ch.63, Gsat Ch. 18 and SKYcable Ch.63.

For more information, log on to DiscoverHongKong.com