ASUS ROG Announces Partnership with Manila Masters

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ASUS ROGas the Official Motherboard, Graphics Card, and Monitor of the Tournament

World’s top gamers gather for the 2017’s first international esports competition event in the Philippines to compete using the ROG’s best components.

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced its partnership with the Manila Masters to be the official gaming motherboard, graphics card, and monitor for the event.

The top Dota 2 gamers from all over the world will gather to showcase the best of professional esports. Organized by the Mineski-Events Team and supported by ESL, the event will be held in the SM Mall of Asia Arena on May 26-28 2017. In this momentous event, ROG is present to continue its legacy of being the top supporter for landmark gaming events in the country. It will equip its players with the best computers to bring out the best in each professional player. Being the No.1 Gaming Brand Worldwide, ROG is committed to deliver limitless performance to every gamer and enthusiast using only the best components available today.


ASUS gaming motherboards, graphics cards, and monitors

ASUS is the world’s No.1 motherboard brand and has held this distinction for over 10 consecutive years. ASUS gaming monitors are at the forefront of gaming technology, with gaming monitors like the ROG Swift PG258Q offering a native refresh rate of up to 240Hz. ASUS gaming monitors garnered a 35% market share in 2016.

Select ASUS motherboards and graphics cards offer ASUS Aura Sync[1], an exclusive technology that sets a new standard for RGB lighting performance and ease of use. Aura Sync lets users combine and control the LEDs of all Aura-enabled products from a single application to achieve perfectly synchronized system lighting.

AXN Announces Open Auditions for Asia’s Got Talent at QCX

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Philippines, it’s time to get your act together!  AXN, Asia’s number one general entertainment channel, announced today that the highly anticipated open auditions for Asia’s Got Talent Season 2 will be held at QCX: Quezon City Experience @ Metro Manila, Philippines on Sunday, May 21 2017.

Doors will open from 10:30am as thousands of aspiring hopefuls will descend on QCX for their chance to perform in front of AXN’s producers and a shot at a USD100,000 cash prize.

“Asia’s Got Talent is the world’s biggest talent competition that unites the region’s diverse cultures in a vibrant celebration of the performing arts,” said Virginia Lim, Senior Vice President and the Head of Content, Production and Marketing, Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia. “This season, we invite all Filipinos of any age and with any talent to show our producers what they can do. We look forward to discover the next generation of Pinoy superstars on AXN.”

Due to the expected turn out and exceptionally high demand for an audition slot, aspiring stars are encouraged to pre-apply online (www.AXN-Asia.com/AsiasGotTalent) to expedite the registration process on the day.

If an act is successful during the open auditions, they may then be selected to perform at the judges’ auditions later in the year. The judges’ auditions comprise the first five episodes of the series and precede the semi-finals and the grand finale episode where the winner of Asia’s Got Talent will be crowned, winning USD100,000 in cash.

More details including Asia’s Got Talent open audition dates and cities, frequently asked questions (FAQs) and the terms and conditions of participation are available at www.AXN-Asia.com/AsiasGotTalent.

Asia’s Got Talent is slated to premiere in the second half of 2017, first and exclusively on AXN.

Join the conversation and watch the AXN crew report live throughout the day from QCX and the open auditions via AXN’s Facebook page @AXNAsia @AsiasGotTalent / #AXNAsia / #AsiasGotTalent / #AsiasGotTalentAudition www.AXN-Asia.com/AsiasGotTalent

Yamaha Unites with TESDA Empowering Women Through Education

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Yamaha Motor Philippines Inc. (YMPH) alongside the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) established a Technical Vocational Education and Training Center for Motorcycle and Small Engine Servicing on March 7, 2017. The project was formalized with the MOA signing of YMPH President, Mr. Toru Osugi and TESDA Director General Secretary Guiling “Gene” Mamondiong.

The training center which was established in Taguig City, aims to educate out-of-school youth and marginalized adults, more specifically women. Yamaha will provide motorcycles and equipment for the facility to give its students the best learning environment possible. Those who will complete their course will earn National Certificates and will be assisted in being hired as trainees in Yamaha Service Centers.

It has always been part of Yamaha’s Corporate Philosophy to enrich lives beyond riding. Activities such as this showcase the importance of the Filipino Community to the company; as part of the nation’s culture it is a privilege for Yamaha to empower women through education.