ROG PH Launches ROG Flow X13 and ROG XG Mobile External GPU

Good news for pro gamers as ROG Philippines just unveiled the new ROG Flow X13 and the ROG XG Mobile External GPU. The ROG Flow X13 is a 13 inch gaming laptop which at first look, you wouldn't even conceive how much power they fit into this portable hardware. The ROG Flow 13 is equipped with a AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS processor that can do a lot of things, accommodate tons of games as it is octacore. It also has an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650, 32GB memory, a terabyte of storage and a huge 3840 x 2400 touch display (that's 16:10 which is different than your usual 16:9) which you can use to see those little details you need to win games.

As you may understand, it comes packaged with an ROG XG which is an external GPU so you can handle even more graphics especially those high setting third person shooter PC software you're fond of. This is only under 3 pounds, so compared to those bulky gaming laptop computers it is pretty light. Price wise, it's pretty hefty and will be very near the premium ROG laptops released in the previous year. But it's understandable because of how they made this compact as this. They also released a couple of ROG rigs like the Zephyrus Duo 15 SE, the Zephyrus G15, Strix Scar 15/17 and so much more during the same event. They're also available in different colors which is good in my books so you can personalize your rig and choose what's pleasing to the eyes.

They are also selling this as a bundle, so if you're serious about this, you can opt for this offer from ROG.

This sure has made those who are serious in gaming want something that is compact, light rather than those huge ones out in the market. Hope we could have hands on experience on these soon. This is available this February on ROG showrooms and authorized ASUS resellers nationwide!

One can dream, and this dream is surely BIG!

Why ANGELICA-COCO Movie Almost Didn't Happen

 

 

Love or Money, which will you choose? Well that's a hard question to answer but this new film from Star Cinema is just going to answer that for you. Angelica Panganiban and Coco Martin is teaming up in this project and with their first on screen pairing, it's going to be very exciting!

The Love or Money Blogcon or BLOVECON was a pretty fun way to actually get to know who their characters are and if you haven't bought tickets at KTX.PH, this might actually convince you to do so. 

Direk Mae Cruz Alviar says "My artists were not flying to locations and we were blind doing the scenes. I was already ready but people were already sent home because of safety protocols. We were supposed to extend but Coco had Probinsyano and cut the trip short, it was a blessing because after that, we had the lockdown. Announcements were done while we were at the beach finishing some scenes. We forgot the film and saved ourselves while editing in between takes, and online, then waited for things to become normal. This was really a pandemic baby, it had so many challenges. We went through a lot and survived through that. Coco also had a limit in English, we joke about that. He asked me to direct him because he was Cardo for several years. He wanted to be corrected. He listens and he wants to know that, as he wants to be different in this movie. He is very patient, he knows how to fake punches and he knows the tricks, he suggests stuff, he does action 101. I learned a lot from him and he was so kind."

Angelica Panganiban says "When we were in Dubai, we were all going to run fast to the airport because lockdowns were already happening. We were pressured to finish this but didn't know if everything would close down. We were also worried about the shoot in the Philippines and if the movie is going to show in the country. Pandemic, the whole COVID thing was just crazy. If love or money, I would still choose love. If you work hard, you could still get that money, but love is a little harder to get and you pray for that. I couldn't find any fault on choosing money though, because if that gives them happiness, if that provides for them and their family, you can do without love, because that's the truth. You can find love later, or if not, you still will be happy. You can be lucky to have both. It's a big responsibility to give opinions, you have to know yourself, what your rights are, we are just lucky as artists, but they too can contradict you, and also give their opinions, that too is their right. Coco is tahimik, mahiyain, it was hard to actually pull off our team up because he has his own world. I was crazy, and I think he somehow doesn't get that. I was expecting him to give me a bike, a vespa, but he didn't, I was asking him to buy me jewelry, but he didn't. My room was actually full of food, it was like a grocery, I added a lot of pounds and ate a lot while we were there. Also, I wouldn't mind if I were supposed to be stuck there because it felt good to be there, I like that country."


This was a super fun interview because Angel was just hilarious! But she'll be showing sides of love, hope, and romance too. Watch her journey as she chooses love of money in this movie. This almost didn't happen because of the lockdown, but they were able to finish it so you could get something to watch. It's light romance with some of the best actors ABSCBN could churn out, Star Cinema made it, so I think that's enough. 

 

They do good movies.

OPPO Does One Day Upgrade to RENO5 4G

Today is a good day for OPPO owners as the mobile phone manufacturer just launched their very own trade in program for OPPO F series users. This means all owners of OPPO F1, F1s, F1s Upgraded, F1 Plus, F3, F3 Plus, F5, F5 6GB, F7 Youth, F7, F7 128GB, F9, F11 6GB, F11 Pro 64GB, F11 Pro 128GB, and F11 Pro Marvel Avengers Limited Edition will have the opportunity to get the latest OPPO RENO5 4G phone on a discounted price in select OPPO stores in SM Manila, Megamall, Market Market in Taguig, SM Mall of Asia, SM Fairview, SM Taytay and SM North Edsa. The max discount you can get is Php 4,499 but it depends on the model of your phone and the appraisal that you get from official OPPO technicians on site.

For OPPO F1, F1s, F1s Upgraded, F5, and F5 6GB, you can get a max amount of Php 1,499 while the owners of OPPO F3 Plus, F3, and F9 will get max amount of Php 2,999 while owners of F11 6GB, F1 Plus, F7 Youth, and F7 (which I have) can get Php 3,499 less on the actual price of the OPPO Reno 5 4G. For those who own the OPPO F11 Pro 128GB, F7 128GB, F11 Pro 64GB, and F11 Pro Marvel Avengers Limited Edition, you can get the max amount of Php 4,499. It will be inspected of course and will have your device price deductions done if it has damage or defects since it's been with you for years already. They will give you the specified amount voucher so you can use it to trade in your phone for the much higher model. I'm actually thinking about it too because my F7 has been with me for years now and I still use it for coverage and gaming.

If you prefer getting plans for this particular handset, they are available also on Globe and Smart postpaid plans which you can get online if you prefer not to trade in your phones. Aside from that, they've got it on installment, if you don't want to pay much they can accommodate that too.

If I were you, I'd be going to these specific malls so I can ask how much I'd be able to trade my OPPO phone, it's done a remarkable job for me these past few years and I'm sure the RENO5 4G would too. Visit the OPPO Philippines facebook page if you want more information about this promo.

You Can Do CEBUANA FROM HOME

 

Things have not yet gone normal in your place and there are tons of things you need to do like financial transactions, or maybe just get emergency funds too. In the Philippines, Cebuana Lhullier is one of the most trusted pawnshop brands and this pandemic, they've been very useful especially for us Filipinos who value family ties and help each other out in times like these. 

Now not all of us are confident to go out because of COVID-19 and people have limited access to vaccine and proper tests, and businesses thankfully have been able to stay away from the brick and mortar model and started to adapt online. Same with Cebuana Lhullier as they now have launched CEBUANA FROM HOME. It's a new platform to give all of the usual services that Cebuana Lhullier has and make it all available online. Yeap, you heard that right, from pawning jewelry to doing remittance services, they can do it now!

How to PAWN from Home

This one is actually easy. Just log in on their official website https://www.cebuanafromhome.com. Then after that, just wait for your form to be reviewed and an appraiser from the nearest Cebuana Lhullier will come to your home, check the item, negotiate the price then give you the loan on the spot. You can also pay for the interest or the actual item on the same platform so you don't have to go to the branch anymore unless you're picking it up. 

Pay Bills, Send Cash Remittance or Get Insurance

That's not all, of course, since the 2,500 strong branches of Cebuana Lhullier also accept payments for the most common utilities which comprise of about 10 billers nationwide. You can also send money from home by doing it online so the other party can receive it from Cebuana Lhullier agents. They also have insurance available for Personal, Medical Expenses or Doctor's Consultation if you want to protect the lives of your family.

They Do Express Delivery

Since some areas are difficult to access, they do deliveries too.  Your pawned items can be sent or delivered securely with their own express delivery service. As of now, this is available only in pilot areas so it would be better to ask your nearest Cebuana Lhullier first if they do allow the service. They have their own dedicated fleet for this so you're assured you get those things safe.

Cebuana From Home (CFH) is available on the said website, their Android App, Facebook Messenger or SMS service. Hopefully, all these would be available to the public soon. This would be so good for those who can't leave or choose to be at home.