Samsung Launches A33 and A53 5G

Just got off the much awaited GALAXY A event of Samsung. They launched A33 and A53 5G.

Incredible displays is the name of the game, having it more accessible for more consumers. It provides smooth videos, warmer light, with stereo speakers that makes sound rich, louder and better. It's also got brighter screens, less glare, so you can see even in brighter light conditions. Both phones have 4 cameras, produce high quality photos and videos. This is best for creators, with enhanced portrait modes and AI, easy to emphasize your subject prior to posting. It also captures smooth video, catches dynamic subjects with its VDIS technology.

The Night Mode is further improved, use AI to lessen noise and blur. It also has AI to identify objects that should be erased, using enhanced CPU, GPU, additional virtual RAM for various processes for your phone. It's got long lasting battery life, more power for the things you need to do. Add to that long list of features is its capability to be not bothered by water/getting wet.

The latest Galaxy A series pushes the limits of your imagination. Wide, Depth of Field, taking Portraits would be a cinch for the two phones. You can also edit before posting on your social channels. The Galaxy A33 and A53 5G will have AI employed on cameras, optimal light absorption even as conditions change. You can also delete objects from a shot, play around with the photos, sync them even while you're working on the file so you don't lose what you share... while maintaining control over it through sharing files. The Galaxy open system brings you closer, keeps you connected with Galaxy technology. The 5G connection also gives you faster upload and download rates, keeps you productive. The same goes with Galaxy buds that give you auto switch between devices, easy to share audio too with friends. Buds Together also make you listen to the same audio so you don't have the share the same pair. The A53 and A33 is water and dust resistant (IP67), also convenient to travel light as Samsung Wallet comes integrated. The battery lasts almost 2 days so you have convenience without having to charge. The buds can also be detected through apps, so if you lost it you'll get it and have it beep. Privacy is also on top, with the dashboard, it will show everything that uses data. Powerful tech that lasts.

Prime software and hardware, all in Samsung. Wouldn't that make you want one? Pre-order starts tomorrow (and with promo might throw in Galaxy Buds Live with it) so go ahead and reward yourself by proceeding to Samsung stores and authorized seller partners nationwide. The A53 will be available by April 1st 449 Euros (around 26K Php), while the A33 on April 22nd for 369 Euros (22K Php).

Singer-Songwriter Kenji Exaltacion Releases 5 Track EP Album "Liham"

Looks like Cornerstone has a diamond in the rough - and he sits comfortably in their hands. A guy with a really good singing voice, answers smartly with each question thrown at him, pleasing to the eyes, full blooded Cebuano and songwriting chops that could rival the greats in the industry. He's Kenji Exaltacion, who previously was in a band... he's now a solo artist and admits he's starting all over again. 

Kenji says "As time went by, my experiences have changed and I too have grown older. My experiences have become deep, I used to just imagine stuff but now I experience it for real. you can say it's truthful, the emotions become it. One of the songs I have here is "Done", my ex knows it, she heard it and it was towards our break up. She knows it was for her. Her reaction was a little quiet, it was a long distance relationship and I barely could feel how she feels because it was through Skype. I saw how she was a little teary eyed. I am thankful that Sir Jonathan really pointed the way for me to go to Cornerstone. They trusted me a lot. I want to work with Moira dela Torre and perhaps the artists from Visayas like TJ, KZ, I think we could work a lot because we could write in Bisaya."

In the 5 track EP entitled LIHAM he says "The process of choosing songs for this was a little hard as I had to present 12, these were the top 5 for it. I'm happy about their choice, and I did consider them as the top ones too, we were very in sync with what we liked. I want people to experience what I felt during that time, be in my world, my story, to see the world in my perspective and how I see everything."

He adds "I wanted to do songwriting classes before but I started early when I as in the 6th grade. I listened to Ed Sheeran and Coldplay and they changed how poetic I approached songwriting. They are my influences, I had to convert it into lyrics. I write manually, I couldn't write it on the phone because I feel it would be a little difficult to put in feelings on it. I auditioned in the past for an OST but suddenly got to be in the show, I'm sticking to what I do best, do songwriting and singing. I started playing the guitar when I was in the second grade, it was in school. After that, I played for a friend, I started singing when I was in the 5th grade. In high school, I sang in a competition for our section, and that started it all. Ever since, I felt I loved performing. As time went by, I just winged it, listened to songs and picked up styles... I adapted it to how I sing now. I did workshops in Star Magic years back, it was good but I had to prepare more for singing in the recital."

He also shared how his past relationships have made his songwriting process a breeze especially his recent ones that is the subject of one of his songs. The lyrics he put so much effort in is because his understanding and experience about love is deeper, and as a single guy he views this as good motivation for each piece he does. Under Cornerstone, he's very excited that he'll be performing on stage not with his previous band, but as a solo artist. He holds a lot of promise from what I've heard during the press conference, I'm sure you'll love Kenji, go stream his 5 track EP album on digital apps like Spotify. My personal favorite is the song called "Paraiso Ko". If you want to know more about him, follow Cornerstone's social channels as he's going to be featured there when events happen soon. This is under JUST MUSIC which is a sub label of the CS Music label.

Alice Dixson Swears By Wellgreens

The woman who captured the fancy of every young Filipino through a shampoo commercial in the 80's still looks absolutely gorgeous. She's Alice Dixson, and judging by the looks of it... she's still as pretty.

She's doing several shows including highly successful First Lady (sequel of First Yaya) together with Sanya Lopez and Gabby Concepcion and previous Legal Wives on the same network. But how does she look this good? Alice affirms it's her natural, healthy choices. 

She's a stern advocate of proper nutrition, diet, and help from WellGreens. This is Pascual Laboratories Inc.’s premium and certified organic natural food supplement. This year, their thrust has been to educate people about the benefits of taking food supplements that contain vitamins and nutrition needed by the body daily. They don't just get it from natural sources but also make it from certified organic companies like Leonie Agri Corp. that go through strict standards of farming, production and manufacturing of EU and USDA organic certification bodies. They (LAC) are also recognized for their Good Agricultural Practices by the Department of Agriculture. These WellGreens products such as Sinta, Lagundi-Cuban Oregano, Malunggay, Mangosteen-Malunggay and Ampalaya go through a stringent 13-step process. My personal choice is the Sinta as it is known as a herb that curbs type 2 diabetes which I have*. It also has anti-inflammatory properties that help manage certain inflammatory conditions*. This is also the reason why WellGreens is Alice Dixson’s healthy choice as she makes sure to incorporate preventive food supplements into her diet which she calls "self love".

According to Alice “I take Wellgreens so I can pursue more of my passions.  It complements my already healthy choices, it goes beyond natural and is certified organic and premium. It also keeps my blood sugar in check and is easily available in stores nationwide."

If you want to get these supplements, they are available in Mercury Drug Stores, Shopee and Lazada through Pascual Lab's official stores. Currently, they have buy one take one promos for some of these products so go get them now. For more information, check out their social channels and official website at pascuallab.com.

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CROCS Opens Store at B7 Bonifacio High Street

The good looking guy just arrived at the new BGC branch of CROCS, our well loved footwear brand. It's been a while since we've covered an event physically and chances are, we're going to splurge a little bit since it's a great day to start summer festivities in Manila. Their call, is for you to tell your SUMMER STORY and this particular branch has all your unique Crocs Clogs in different colors and styles. The store is also huge you can roam around without bumping into anyone and the center is dedicated to a little treat we call JIBBITZ. They are charms you attach on the holes of your Crocs pairs and I loved every bit of it. I got myself a winter camo (Marble Clogs) colored pair and started picking 90's iconic symbols so I could personalize it.

They encourage this so as to make each pair unique and I love them about that. Loads of celebrities have also gone to the store including Crocs Ambassador AC Bonifacio, Patrick Quiroz, models and influencers from the metro. There are also installations outside the store where you can take photos of you, your friends or family. They are extra colorful too so if you're in the look for a pair, it's time to do it here!

Here's a little tour I made on the new store, enjoy!

Go catch a pair and see why people are loving their CROCS while telling their Summer Story!