Big 40% Off on Anker products for Shopee's 9.9 Sale

Seeing Anker on Shopee lately and yes I've had a few of their powerbanks, phone cables and plugs previously which saved me countless times in press events and coverages. I usually work with an iPhone so it drains a lot of power when I edit, use social media apps and do live blogs. I'm kinda known writing about events as it happens, and yeah I finish articles sometimes even way before the event ends. 

There is a sale happening this 9.9 in Shopee and so I checked out a couple of things in their official store inside the app. After all, Anker has my trust when it comes to electronic devices and accessories, so a little rummaging around their shop wouldn't hurt!

Official Anker Philippines Shop

https://shopee.ph/ankerphilippines?smtt=0.0.9

PowerCore Metro Slim 10000 

https://shopee.ph/product/7516924/7346247845?smtt=0.0.9

Anker Eufy Cam Kit 1080p Wire-Free Security AI 

https://shopee.ph/product/7516924/2158678905?smtt=0.0.9

Anker PowerConf Bluetooth Speakerphone

https://shopee.ph/product/7516924/5446246541?smtt=0.0.9

Their PowerCore Metro Slim is a 10,000mAh powerbank which can probably last you a whole day for multiple devices. I used to bring two powerbanks previously but with its large capacity it can simply solve those issues. I even did lend some friends my powerbank and they returned it to me still working. Best of all, this thing is very slim, pretty portable that it fits in your pocket so you can just grab it and go. It also does high speed charging, has anti slip fabric on it and trickle charging mode for those low battery moments you often have.

The Anker Eufy Cam Kit 1080p Wire-Free Security AI Camera on the other hand has a 365 day battery capacity. It can also do 1080p Full HD video day and night plus 16GB micro SD card and talk real time. That would be great for accepting packages and mail, especially these days when we all do deliveries. For the Anker PowerConf Bluetooth Speakerphone, it's got a 360 degree voice pickup for conferences, auto voice enhancement if needed and can last 24 hours wirelessly because of its 6700mAh battery. I guess they've all taken the battery game a long way since I've gotten my first Anker, not surprised though.

There will be big things happening on Shopee's biggest ever 9.9 Sale. Make sure you download it off Google Play or iOS because you don't want to miss  this and save tons of money in the process. Start here.

Trick is to keep everything ready in the cart and once those vouchers come out just head on to checkout fast! That's not a secret anymore! 

The Good Gaming Mouse Rapoo MT550

It's been a few weeks since I got my hands on this RAPOO MT550. I needed it for my laptop computer because I move around a lot and use multiple monitors for social media management and several phones. Initially I thought it was going to be complicated especially for a gaming mouse but no, it actually was very basic and easy to understand. 

This mouse looks and feels like a beauty. It's not too fancy shmancy, easy on the grip and the actual device is comfortable to hold. You can adjust the dpi on the device itself simply by clicking the button on the center. It also rolls nicely, which would make or break you in games of third party shooters, aiming at enemies would be fast and accurate.

The mouse can be programmed to connect to up to three devices merely by pairing via Bluetooth. The USB can also be carried around because of its small form factor, it can also be installed fast as it doesn't require separate software or drivers.

Choosing between the connections is also easy because of the buttons on the side which shifts to another setting if you click on it. Indicator LED lights also makes sure you get the right connection every time, it can do 4 devices without a problem. I have used this quite extensively with Photoshop and video editing tasks, I didn't have any problems with it. Aside from that, it consumes less battery power because I haven't even changed them since I got it. It also came with batteries packaged, some even have mousepads with them on sale via Shopee and Lazada, they get sold out most of the time so I suggest you get it from Silicon Valley for only Php 1,240.

It can do phones, tablets, laptops, and it has pretty good design with you in mind. Go get one now!

Kim Molina and Jerald Napoles Sing Through Pandemic

Watched Kim Molina and Jerald Napoles' YouTube videos this week; and yes I have been doing that in the past few years. Initially I only subscribed to Jerald's channel but this couple probably couldn't get their hands off each other and decided to make a YouTube channel with both of them in it. With their romance budding from being always together in Rak of Aegis, which I watched in PETA a couple of times, I was actually not surprised when these two got bitten by the love bug during the show's run. Honestly, both of them were a discovery for me because I personally have not seen Kim Molina sing before that. Jerald on the other hand has been seen singing a bit in shows and skits, but they were really SERIOUS during Rak's run. 

These days, Jerald and Kim are both spending most of their time at home and like us, they find ways to entertain themselves, their friends (sometimes) and family. Music and singing is just something Filipinos enjoy and nothing like good old Grand Videoke can't fix. I do the same in my home and if the neighbors don't mind, I choose a few pieces that I think sounds good on me. Kim did humongous belting songs by divas like Sarah Geronimo, Whitney Houston (complete with breakdancing moves) and Regine Velasquez. Jerald on the other hand tried to bring it with songs by Journey, Basil Valdez and Martin Nievera. They also played the perfect pitch feature on the device to see who can have best scores, it was so much fun to see them bonding over what they love to do most, singing! It kinda felt like you have your own personal voice coach doing that as it shows pitch via graphics, which I rarely see in other machines.

I envy Jerald and Kim because they also unboxed the new Grand Videoke Symphony 3 Pro which was super high tech, even works with an app called GV Smart App. They can use two wireless mics and connect two wired ones which means the whole family can join in. Ah, I love how they were so sweet with each other especially with the last song "You and I" where they did a duet. It was like a match made in heaven!

Wish I could spend a lot of time singing too and become a pro at it one day. I mean, I can do a few RnB songs and give Kim and Jerald a battle haha! Anyway, I really enjoyed watching these two. Maybe you can check their channel out for kicks, I'm subscribed and loving it!

I want my own Grand Videoke too!  

Jessy Mendiola, Pokwang, Ria Atayde and Pauleen Sotto Does New Shows on TV5

A few days ago, we got to meet Jessy Mendiola, Ms. Pokwang, Ria Atayde and Pauleen Luna Sotto. I have personally met these ladies in different shows, movies, even several iWant series. With the closure of ABSCBN, talents have been onto different projects elsewhere, specifically TV5 and Cignal as their new shows come out. 

Jessy Mendiola is doing her first season of Fit for Life, which will be shown once a week. That’s 7am on Sundays at TV5 and 7pm over at Cignal TV’s COULOURS network. Now for starters, I didn’t know much about Jessy’s regimen, but knowing how good her body looks today, that must have come from a really good workout routine and diet. It is one of the reasons she wanted to share it. She too had some struggles on her weight but her current lifestyle change worked for her and she wants the same to happen to more people. The show will not be just concentrating on the workout sessions. Most often than not, she’s going to sit down with experts and talk about the hows and whys of being healthy. She also did mention during the presscon that it is also important to discuss mental health because as much as the physical workouts do happen, the importance of talking about it and getting the right mindset is essential. I agree. Oh and did I forget to say, she’s gorgeous and blooming, definitely inlove with Luis Manzano. She also told us her fears of interviewing Ms Vilma Santos since she is hosting now. Also, she shared some of the things they went through shooting the episodes while on lockdown. They did it in quarantine period, with social distancing, plus none of them went home to their families til everyone got tested negative before and after GCQ. There were lots of revelations too, things very personal to her so in a sense, it is very intimate. Make sure you catch it on TV5!

Ms. Pokwang, Ria Atayde and Pauleen Luna Sotto are the hosts of new morning show called Chika BESH. These days, you need comic relief and entertained and bits of that will come from Ms. Pokwang, who also is motherly at times. She makes them both comfortable, which they all appreciate. Ria gives off a vibe of being current, present, a little feisty at times but very passionate, she might be young but talks real sensical stuff every time they have guests in the show. Pauleen Sotto in the recent episodes showcased how really well equipped she is as a host, coming from Eat Bulaga, she shared a lot of her experience with them and yes, she is a ball of fun. Together, their combination might be unconventional to some people, but I have addictively watched all of their episodes and enjoyed their interviews. They have interesting point of views, they have different backgrounds and that means they represent ordinary joes like you and me. Ria mentions how change is constant, it’s why people face their fears so they have a taste of their little goals and victories, I felt happy each time they end one episode to another. They also have content from the web included in the show so you’ll never get bored. DJ Malaya Macaraeg does Tatak Pinoy featuring Filipino products, Christian Antolin does food tours, recipes for Laps Trips, Tiktok pro Inricho Bautista does viral videos and stories for SKL (Share Ko Lang). They also have Taki Saito who shares her experience as a Filipina-Japanese actress and TV host in Tokyo, Japan, Kimpoy Feliciano does travel vlog stories in New Zealand, and Shine Kuk (whom I met in Regal) is South Korean-born TV personality will do stories about K-Pop and K-Drama, a good mix definitely. This definitely comes from the nice work that production does. I felt happy after watching them, which is their main goal.

Now if you haven’t watched Chika BESH yet, please indulge in doing so from Mondays through Fridays at ‪10:00 AM‬ on TV5. It also airs on Colours ‪at 11:00 AM‬ which is available on Cignal TV on CH. 202 HD and CH. 60 SD. 

Thank you so much to the nice people of TV5 and Cignal TV, plus all the artists who were so cordial answering questions from the press. 

I’ll be watching you! Cheers!