Book Hotels and Resorts with Travelbook.ph and Earn Mabuhay Miles

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Travelbook.ph, the leading online travel agency (OTA) in the Philippines, ties up with Mabuhay Miles of Philippine Airlines, the leading frequent flyer program in the country.

Starting August 2017, every 100 pesos spent on hotel and resort bookings through Travelbook.ph will earn you four (4) Mabuhay Miles.

To earn Mabuhay Miles, simply book through www.travelbook.ph/mabuhaymiles and input your Mabuhay Miles ID number in the booking details. The miles you will earn will be credited within 14 days after check-out.

“Our partnership with Mabuhay Miles roots with the common passion in providing our customers with the best travel experience possible. That’s why we believe that this partnership with them [Mabuhay Miles] will give a more rewarding experience for our customers in the long run,” said Mr. Takumi Nakazawa, General Manager of Travelbook.ph

Start booking with Travelbook.ph to earn extra miles now!

Hitachi Named a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Solid-State Arrays

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Hitachi Moves from Challengers Quadrant to Leaders Quadrant; Evaluation Based On Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision

Hitachi Data Systems (HDS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE:6501), today announced it has been positioned in the Leaders Quadrant of the July 2017 Magic Quadrant for Solid-State Arrays by Gartner, Inc., a leading global research firm. Hitachi believes its significant growth and enhancements to its all-flash Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform (VSP) F Series product line resulted in the company improving its position, moving it from the Challengers Quadrant to the Leaders Quadrant.

According to Gartner: “Vendors in the Leaders Quadrant have the highest scores for their Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision. A vendor in the Leaders Quadrant has the market share, credibility, and marketing and sales capabilities needed to drive the acceptance of new technologies. These vendors demonstrate a clear understanding of market needs; they are innovators and thought leaders; and they have well-articulated plans that customers and prospects can use when designing their storage infrastructures and strategies. In addition, they have a presence in all four major geographical regions, consistent financial performance and broad platform support.”

Hitachi’s continued investments in the development of its flash software and hardware technologies have resulted in the delivery of a superior enterprise storage offering for its customers, backed by the most flash-related patents in the industry. Hitachi VSP F1500, which first debuted in October 2016, was purpose-built for businesses with large-scale data management requirements—including mainframe. It provides seamless cloud tiering, integrated analytics software and a unique 100-percent data availability guarantee. All VSP F series models are enhanced with flat service pricing, ongoing media replacement, and quality of service (QoS) controls to provide consistent performance over time. For customers in highly regulated industries or where data security is mission critical, the VSP F series conforms with secure data eradication services and meets the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) data security control standards.

“Hitachi takes pride in bringing continuous breakthroughs to market that help our customers to be as competitive as possible in the digital age,” said Ryuichi Otsuki, CEO of Hitachi Data Systems. “We are pleased to be recognized as a leader in the solid-state array industry and we will continue to challenge industry standards, while positioning our customers to succeed.”

To download a complimentary copy of the 2017 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Solid State Arrays report, visit: https://www.hds.com/ext/magic-quadrant-for-solid-state-arrays.html

Yamaha Grand Prix Returns to Davao

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Yamaha Motor Philippines Inc. returned to Davao City to hold its Yamaha Grand Prix competition. After being away for 2 years, the brand was ecstatic to be back in the region and so were their supporters. Everyone was eager to witness racing action that has been away for some time. It’s been a while since the roar of a Yamaha engine was heard and a display of talent by their local heroes was theirs to indulge in.

It was a hot day on the track but the competition was sizzling from the start. Preparations began at dawn as every rider geared for the long day ahead going up against the best that Mindanao has to offer. The competition had plenty of action with plenty of challenges for the riders. The track tested the capabilities of the participants with some having tough breaks and costly errors that led to a loss. This gave unprecedented opportunities as well for those who overcame a major setback to recover and regain their bearings. The race also came with emotional triumphs and come from behind victories. After all, this is what the Yamaha Grand Prix is all about, opportunities in every corner.

The winners of this Mindanao Leg are now qualified for the Grand Finals which will be held at the Quirino Grand Stand on September 10 where the members of Yamaha Team Pilipinas will be brought together after spectacle of a race.


THE WINNERS:

150 OPEN F.i.

CHAMPION – EPHRAIM ONAHON
1st Place – JAY-R DAGUID
2nd Place – CHRIS SAMOGA



130 OPEN UB

CHAMPION – DAN CARLOS
1st Place – VINGIE COLOMA
2nd Place – CHRIS SAMOGA



115 VEGA FORCE

CHAMPION – JOEL BUGUIS
1st Place – JAY-E LAMPANO
2nd Place – ARTHEL DINGDING



SNIPER 150

CHAMPION – DAN CARLOS
1st Place – JAY OBEDENCIO
2nd Place – JAY-R DAGUIO



160 AT OPEN

CHAMPION – VINGIE COLOMA
1st Place – EPHRAIM ONAHON
2nd Place – JOB GONZALEZ



UB F.i.

CHAMPION –GILMARK COLOMA
1st Place – MARSAN RESADA
2nd Place – JEFFREY GALLEROS



AT F.i.

CHAMPION – KENNETH CORONEL
1st Place – CHESTER LAMPANO
2nd Place – REN ALFARERO