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AYMOND Gutierrez surprised everyone when he revealed on April his lean and fit physique to the public, via a shirtless photo, no less. He shed 65 pounds off his weight and gained the strength to lift, run, and jump— in less than four months. The 33-year-old host and social media’s new #fitspiration started on his transformation journey in Jan. 2, right after the holidays. Raymond’s motivation was a simple but compelling one: he hated the way he looked and the way he felt. He wanted to wear clothes he likes and do things without him always catching his breath. “I was having these thoughts in my head that I can’t continue this life being the way it is—the poor diet and poor lifestyle choices.” he told Manila Standard Young Life. “I thought I really had to make a big change.” With the help of nutritionist Nadine Tengco, Raymond changed his diet, to which he attributed 70 percent of his successful weight loss. During his 90day challenge, he stopped eating rice and pork, and even quit alcohol—a challenge for a party boy and nightclub owner like him. “I was a heavy drinker, I was a party boy; nightlife was my number one priority because I own nightclubs. Getting those businesses up and running took a toll on my health,” he related. But firm on his decision to finally change, he redirected his energy towards the most important thing for him. “Now my main priority is my health.” Fitness coach Arnold Aninion guided him on his workout routine, which included sled work, bench presses, battle ropes, air squats, and running. While Erwan Heusaff, his lifestyle coach, helped him document his journey on social media, thus inspiring many people. “From January to April was kind of that intense moment,” shared Raymond. He admitted his journey wasn’t easy—his social life was sacrificed and there were days that he would feel lazy to workout. But he soon discovered, “it’s all a mind game.” He said, “You have to remember it’s you against yourself. You have to constantly remind yourself [on days you feel lazy] that you’ll feel better after you workout.” The first and perhaps the hardest phase of his transformation journey may be over, but Raymond is not done yet. “I’m still not finished on whatever my goal is,” he declared. Raymond said he’s now focusing on building more muscle and being much stronger. His current workout routine: “Before breakfast, I do a 40-minute jog or speed walk. In the afternoon, I train with Arnold wherein we do weights. Sometimes in the evening, I do spinning classes.” He added, “I try to keep it fun and exciting. I don’t want to do the same thing everyday.” When it comes to food, Raymond said it’s about
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Mond's transformation serves as an inspiration to many the better options and balanced proportion. “The good kind of protein, the good kind of fat, the good kind or carb.” He also doesn’t deprive himself of treats. He shared, “Once in a while I’ll have a sweet dessert, but not everyday.” After quitting for a while, Raymond enjoys his tipple again, but only occasionally such as during Divine Lee’s wedding and Mayor Pie Alvarez’s birthday recently. “If it’s a big celebration and if it’s something to celebrate, why not? I don’t want to take that away from me totally,” he emphasized. According to the “new Mond,” the small decisions that you do on a daily basis make the biggest change. And, without a doubt, he’s loving the changes he 's feeling right now. “I feel like a happier and positive person overall. I’m excited to do things everyday, excited to take up new hobbies, new workout classes,” he enthused. “Everyday I live my life in a very positive way.”
THAT MAKE YOUR SKIN GLOW Berries
Berries
These little wonders do a huge deal for the skin as they are packed with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, vitamins, minerals, and flavonoids, which protect skin from aging and keeps it supple and hydrated. MediCard’s Dr. Nicky Montoya suggests opting for red, blue, and black berries as they contain the highest level of antioxidants. Introduce berries to your meal by adding them in oatmeal or salad, or, simply swap them for your usual candy treats.
Salmon
This superfood is rich in protein and omega-3 fatty acids which help the skin maintain its elasticity. Salmon also acts as a natural sunscreen as eating it increases skin’s ability to protect
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THERE is no shortage of serums, creams, and highlighters that we can apply on our skin to fake a glow. But if you truly want to achieve that much coveted radiance sans cosmetic products, begin from the inside; take note of what you put in your body. Here are five food items that you can eat for healthy, glowing skin.
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itself from sun’s damaging rays. It also reduces inflammation and helps prevent skin cancer. Dr. Montoya recommends eating salmon three times a week for radiant skin.
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds’s vitamin E and beta carotene keep the skin young and healthy. They
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NICOLE
ASENSIO ROCK MUSIC’S FEMME FATALE
Matthias Rhoads with Marian Rivera
ACTOR FROM VIRAL AD IS
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N THIS generation, there are a handful of young artists who break onto scene with their exceptional talent, usually creating their own unique brand that separates them from all the rest. Take classical singer turned rock chick Nicole Asensio for example. It was in 2010 when we first met Nicole and her band, General Luna. They were performing at the Teatrino Bar in Greenhills when they were introduced as the next music stars to watch out for. With their killer looks, the first impression was that the ladies were just Pussycat Dolls wannabes, but onstage they showed something so appealing about them that you would consider their sex appeal as just their secondary asset. At the backstage, Nicole told us how the band got its name, “Our band name was inspired by the lunar eclipse we saw when we were on a road trip. And yes, it doesn’t have something to do with the famous Philippine hero.” Since that night, the band went on to perform in bigger venues and numerous music festivals in and around the country before it went on permanent hiatus in the last quarter of 2013. Her connection with her band mates didn’t stop there though. She is still in constant communication with them and works with them once in a while. Sure she misses working with her band. “I find myself more creative when working with a group,” she said. Still out presenting herself as a rock chick, Nicole resurfaced in 2015, but this time as a solo artist. She released her debut solo album, Schizoprano, a portmanteau of the words schizophrenic and soprano and inspired by her musical background. Nicole was trained in classical music and opera. She is also songwriter herself. Growing up in a family of classical and Broadway singers, she loves the same genre but fuses it with rock. And it is easier to understand because Nicole, according to her previous interview with Manila Standard is a person “who is a fan on fusion and reinvention.” She must have been inspired by soprano Fides Cuyugan Asensio and singer/actor Cocoy Laurel since their blood as legendary musicians runs in Nicole’s veins. She is Fides’s granddaughter and Coco’s niece. “There’s a time when you need to step out of your comfort zone and learn from other musicians. And when it comes to supportive musical friends, I am blessed. Musically, I feel more free to collaborate and venture off sound wise – so that’s a plus,” Nicole said. And in speaking of reinvention, the singer, also known as Diwata among her supporters after appearing in the music video of Abra and Chito Miranda’s song “Diwata,” continues to reevaluate herself by making a clear statement on her latest magazine cover – she’s one sexy rocker chick, a force to be reckoned with. Nicole is FHM’s ’s September muse. In the cover, the singer appears to be almost naked and is only covered by white laced cloth. And in the magazine’s latest issue, she talked about musical reinvention and her struggles as a solo artist. “I do feel like it was time but that didn’t make it any easier because I didn’t know how to be a solo artist. I like being in a band. I do miss the girls. Being on the road, traveling together, getting to know each other so well that it hurts. I’m still in touch with a few of my General Luna bandmates.” Meanwhile the feature article describes Nicole as a soulful songstress who has an otherworldly talent, a sound and voice that helps keep her in the limelight. And that was an apt description of Nicole, and many could no longer wait on else she would dish out as a solo sexy rocker.
ROCK CHICK. Classically trained rock singer and songwriter Nicole Asensio debuts on the cover of a popular men's magazine (inset) as part of her reinvention a solo artist. Photos from Nicole's Instagram.
TEEJAY MARQUEZ
NOW A REGAL MILLENIAL BABY SocMed superstar Teejay Marquez is officially launched as a Regal Entertainment contract star
ACTOR and social media personality Teejay Marquez was officially launched as Regal Millennial Baby on Wednesday. As a contract star, his first project is a movie with Regal Entertainment opposite an Indonesian actress, among others. “We wanted to recruit an Indonesian actress to be part of Teejay’s movie with us. Gusto rin naming ipalabas yung pelikula sa Indonesia,” Mother Lily Monteverde said during Teejay’s launch as a Regal Baby. Some people may not be familiar with the name Teejay Marquez, but in Indonesia, where he’s considered a social
media superstar, the young actor is making a name for himself both in the small and the big screens. Last year, the 23-year-old announced on Facebook that he’s going to play the lead role in a teen drama entitled Dubsmash The Movie. It’s loosely based on his life as an online celebrity who has almost a million followers on Instagram, half a million followers on Facebook and 135 thousand followers on Twitter only the movie is embellished with romantic twists. Teejay started in showbiz in 2011 as one of the cast members of GMA-7’s Tween Hearts. He even won the Best Male New TV Personality trophy (tied with his co-star Derrick Monasterio) at PMPC Star Awards on the same year. Four years later, he transferred to ABS-CBN where he landed a role in the hit primetime series Dream Dad topbilled by Zanjoe Marudo and Jana Agoncillo. Most recently, he had a very short stint in the family drama The Greatest Love.
AFTER breaking into the small screen as a commercial model, Matthias Rhoads, the Fil-Am hottie who created a buzz after starring as the groom in the viral fast food commercial, is now set to conquer greater heights alongside Kapuso Primetime Queen Marian Rivera in the new fantasy series, Super Ma’am. Moonlighting as a model in the Philippines, the 24-year-old worked for multitude jobs before entering the world of show business. He posed for numerous advertisements and was one of Cosmo Magazine’s 69 Bachelors in 2016. He also revealed that he worked as a graphic artist in New York City before trying his luck in the country. Armed with the dream of having his own company and becoming the next Anthony Bourdain, Rhoads initially tried pursuing a profession in the finance industry for three years until a few great opportunities landed on his doorstep. It was also in the same city where he was discovered by agencies after stealing attention as Lapu-Lapu in the Philippine Independence Day Parade back in 2016. Like other celebrity halfies, the Kapuso actor grew up abroad but it didn’t stop him in taking interest about Filipino culture. In an interview, the Filipino American mutt shared that his mom grew up in Quezon City and later migrated to Chicago to study. His father is from the Washington DC area while his maternal grandfather is a doctor from Batanes and his maternal grandmother, is from Guinobatan, Albay. He became involved in New Orleans Asian Pacific American Society (APAS) where he learned traditional Filipino dances such as La Simpatica and where he started modeling Filipino couture designs. It is also in APAS where he broadened his network that eventually introduced him to his current agency. The former aspiring model from New York already had several projects in GMA Network but Super Ma’am is his first major take in his acting career. After signing a contract with GMA Artist Center back in April, Rhoads started appearing in various Kapuso shows including the top-rating Meant to Be, where he was introduced as part of the group Continued on C3
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Officers and members of the Cordillera Animal Protection Advocates (CAPA) feed the dogs and cats at Dogs Mountain in La Union
A DOG SANCTUARY A
LL are unwanted, most are victims of cruelty.
IN LA UNION PET TALES
BY DESIREE CARLOS
Some were rescued before they can be cooked as appetizer or main dish. Some were pulled out from illness-ridden pounds where they were to die slowly because medical attention is not given and there is little or no food at all. Some were to be put to sleep. Some were rescued from the streets after being hit by a vehicle, leaving them disabled, unable to walk, or limping. Some were dying on the streets, others had a severe skin disease or were severely emaciated. They now live in Dogs Mountain in La Union, a sanctuary for 200-plus dogs and 20 cats. Eleven years ago, John Hughes, a British animal welfare advocate and animal rights fighter, built this sanctuary for dogs who were rescued from dog meat traders. Since then, Dogs Mountain has welcomed a thousand or more dogs rescued from dog meat traders, the pounds, and streets. When John died three years ago, co-founder and wife Shirly and her twin sister Ashley continued taking care of the dogs and cats. It is not easy, of course, considering the limited resources. Cooking food for 200-plus animals and feeding them twice a day take so much energy and time. The cost of food alone requires a lot of funds. Shirly and Ashley are thus grateful to donors and volunteers who help them. Last Sunday was one special day for the dogs and cats of Dogs Mountain: officers and members of the Cordillera Animal Protection Advocates (CAPA) visited the dogs, donated dog food, rice and vegetables, and helped prepare the food and feed the dogs and cats. “CAPA is a non-profit organization composed of professionals and animal enthusiasts who are Baguio-based. Members come from different age group. Some are students, family members, and working professionals,” said Cherrubeth Batuna, president. “The group is guided by the Philippine Animal Welfare Act and is actively promoting responsible pet ownership through educational programs and conducting free animal vaccinations in barangays,” said vice president Jonathan Gapuz. CAPA members described their experience in Dogs Mountain as unique and an eye-opener. Giobanny Matias said it was “fun and enlightening.” He said his interaction with the dogs, who were sweet and approachable, motivated him to be a good veterinarian someday. Kevin Charles Velasco said: “My Dogs Mountain experience is an eye opener. Help (for the dogs) is a must, and passion is by heart.” Georgelyn Salupen said this is his first time to visit a shelter for animals and saw how difficult it is to feed many dogs at one go. He enjoyed it though because he loves dogs. Arthur Licyayo, Jr. was awed by the passion of co-founder Shirly, Ashley, and the three-male staff of Dogs Mountain Sanctuary. “It’s im-
CAPA officers and members with Dogs Mountain co-founder Shirly Hughes and sister Ashley
that challenged the JEYA boys, the weekly anthology Karelasyon, Tonight with Arnold Clavio, Taste Buddies, and the female-oriented talk show, Mars. He also took part in Fiercest of Them All, GMA News TV’s reality modeling show where he joined as a coach and a judge. In Super Ma’am, Rhoads introduced his character as a researcher, “I came to the Philippines to research the mystery behind the jars with an inscription of a Tamawo which is a mythical] creature.” Speaking to GMANetwork.com, he also revealed that the show is centered on Pinoy urban legends. “There are mysterious happenings to the students at a school, and one of the teachers takes it on themselves to fix the bad happenings. This is where my character will cross path with Marian Rivera’s character. There’s something about her that’s so mysterious that I want to find out. You know, her connection with what I’m researching.” Super Ma’am is set to spice up September nights with its comic fantasy and heart-warming episodes. Completing the members of the cast are actresses Helen Gamboa, and Meg Imperial and Rhoads Kwentong Jollibee co-actors Ash Ortega and Enrico Cuenca. —Sundy Locus
5FromFOOD... C1 protect it from free radical damage, help diminish appearance of scars, combat UV rays, and delay onset of wrinkles. Sunflowers are packed with essential fatty acids that increase production of collagen and elastin—essential components for a smooth and soft skin.
Green tea
Drinking green tea helps lessen facial redness, flushes out toxins from the body, and improves blood circulation. Its anti-inflammatory properties may also help delay skin aging. Dr. Montoya recommends drinking at least one cup of green tea daily to read its benefits. Rose and Ethan readying bowls for distribution measurable. Feeding, cleaning, and caring for 200-plus dogs everyday is a challenge—physically, emotionally and most of all, financially. It takes courage. It is no joke to be in their situation. “ It is my hope that these young men and women will continue to assist sanctuaries and shelters in giving a better life to poor beings who were once homeless and victims of cruelty. I am glad young men and women like them are now actively helping the helpless and voiceless, and have the passion to improve the lot of animals in need. May there be more like them.
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is considered an antiaging food as protein from dairy is known to help skin become firmer. It also nurtures vital cells, and breaks down harmful cells and bacteria in the body, thus preventing wrinkles and giving you flawless, glowing skin. Furthermore, yogurt also increases good bacteria in the body, which help fight acne-causing bacteria.
WHERE TO RUN IN METRO MANILA RUNNING outdoors delivers a number of health benefits, however, inhaling polluted air as you keep your pace in the open makes the effort counterproductive. Streets busy with human and vehicle traffic are also a dangerous track option. These tracks and trails in the city provide a more conducive space for you to hit your cardio goals.
Track 30th
In the middle of the busy Bonifacio Global City commercial-business district is this fitness park for active BGC workers and residents. It features a paved jogging path: a loop of about 310 meters in length that goes around the park filled with open green spaces and trees serving as natural shade in daytime. Tackle this track in a pair of Merrell’s Bare Access Flex whose technology guarantees flexibility, versatility, comfort, and ground connection on the road and beyond.
Capitol Commons
Included in this 10-hectare mixed use development in Pasig City is a park that has a 300-meter loop where residents can run, jog, and do drills. Meanwhile, children can have fun and play in the park’s outdoor playground. Bare Access Flex’s FLEXconnect, that offers superior breathability, makes it an ideal shoes for running and after-exercise leisure.
Salcedo Park
A fitness junkie and foodie will find this place a perfect running spot.
Have a Saturday morning jog at Salcedo Park where after you log your laps you can then sample some organic produce at the Salcedo Market. Make it a family affair and bring along the kids and the family dog. Slip on a pair of Bare Access Flex with dual directional flex-groove EVA midsole and an M Select GRIP+ outsole for agility and stability on the park’s uneven terrain, wet or dry.
UP Diliman
Every weekend, the campus becomes a car-free zone making it a goto fitness spot for joggers and cyclists in the northern Metro. Five laps around the oval completes a 10km run. There’s also plenty of room for other recreational activities such as yoga, tai chi, and skateboarding. Hit your fitness goals in Merrell Trail Glove 4 which features a simple design, a sock-like construction for a locked-down fit and a Vibram sole for superior grip.
Filinvest City
Those in the southern part of Metro Manila are lucky for having easy access to Filinvest City’s 9km-worth of grassy trails and dirt paths—perfect for trail running and mountain biking. The trails range from beginner to expert. If you plan on doing light runs on moderate terrain, the Merrell Agility Charge Flex is your best bet for its Hyperlock TPU film heel counter that provides stability during quick descents and sharp turns. For longer runs and more rugged courses, on the other hand, go for the Agility Peak Flex which has FLEXconnect EVA dual-directional flex-groove to provide optimal traction for both uphill and downhill trails. Go out on a run around your neighborhood park in Merrell's running shoes
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Gadgets & Games
VIVO NOW RANKED AMONG TOP 5 IN WORLD
Andrea Brillantes taking a groufie with her vivo fans during the Vivo Perfect Selfie Tour at SM Fairview
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challenged the traditional vendor-dealer relationship smartphone vendors have been accustomed to, and while leading vendors have been able to adapt, smaller players with less marketing and merchandising budget at their disposal were unable to do growth of 66 percent. “Vivo disrupted the smartphone retail so, thus suffering drops in market shares.” space through cash-rich marketing, agTop of mind brand gressive sales promoter incentives and preHigh-visibility TV, print and billboard viously unseen levels of retailer support,” said Jerome Dominguez, market analyst endorsements of Golden State Warriors for client devices, IDC Asia/Pacific. “This point guard Stephen Curry quickly
N LESS than two years, Vivo has established its place in the highly competitive mobile phone scene, both in the Philippines and abroad.
According to International Data Corporation’s Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, Vivo is the fastest-growing smartphone brand worldwide, securing a spot among the top 5 premium global brands in the second quarter of 2017, and posting a quarter-to-quarter
made Vivo a top of mind brand among Filipinos. Meanwhile, weekly mall tours in and out of Metro Manila that included performances from celebrities Tony Labrusca, McCoy de Leon, Sue Ramirez and Andrea Brillantes allowed discerning shoppers to discover the brand’s innovative products and their unique features up close. Vivo’s flagship product is its V5s, an Android 6.0 mobile phone with 4gb of RAM and a 3000mAh non-removable battery. Available in crown gold, rose gold and matte black, the Vivo V5s boasts the world’s first 20-megapixel front camera with bokeh effect, giving your supersharp selfies a much-desired artistic, defocused background. The powerful front camera is also capable of shooting the Perfect Selfie, Group Selfie (fitting all family members and friends into a single frame) and Softlight Glow Selfie (snap a clear portrait no matter what time of the day). A13-megapixel rear camera captures precious moments with equal crispness and vivid color. IDC expects smartphone sales to increase in the last quarter of the year when the forthcoming Christmas holidays signal a spike in the demand for quality mobile phones. IDC is the premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services and events for the information technology, telecommunications and consumer technology markets. Its Tracker products provide accurate and timely market size, vendor share and forecasts for hundreds of technology markets from more than 100 countries around the globe. For inquiries about Vivo, visit the Vivo website at www.vivo.com/ph or check out its Facebook (https://www.facebook. com/VivoPhil), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/vivophil/), and Twitter (https:// twitter.com/vivo_phil) accounts.
FOCAL SPIRIT ONE S IS YOUR PERFECT TRAVEL BUDDY Text and photo by Dino Ray V. Directo III THIS writer is certain that majority of us have experienced boredom during a lengthy road trip or a flight out to a foreign destination. We have all heard of the horrors of budget airlines not having an in-flight entertainment system. Thanks to the guys at Focal Ph, a recent travel abroad was made more bearable with their line of perfect travel buddies. Gen Tiu, the marketing manager of Waido Corporation, exclusive distributors of Focal headphones and home entertainment systems in the country, sent me a test unit of the Spirit S. Focal’s Spirit S is their entry level headphones competitively priced at P11,000, it is a part of the Focal Headphones family composed of the Spirit Classic and the high-end Spirit Professional. One noticeable feature of Focal is that their headphones have similar design cues. With the Spirit One S, it is a tasteful combination of black, dark grey and silver finishes with cosmetic touches of metal of what is effectively a plastic headphone. Don’t be misled with the plastic because it is high qual-
ity and it I guess it is meant to reduce weight of the SOS. The metal portions of the headphones make it look high quality and expensive. Overall, this headphone is a looker. The circular design encloses and cup your ears with soft pads are a convenient and pleasurable way to enjoy the SOS during extended plays. The inside of the cups are finished with a layer of red cloth between your ears and the housing, so everything feels very plush and comfortable. The pads are nice and thick, but the opening for your ears might be a little tight for those with larger ears. The cable that comes with the package is a good length at 1.4m and allows enough slack to connect to a player in your pocket or on your desk with a bit of room to move, but without creating an unwieldy tangle of excess cable. The cable attaches to the left earpiece with a 3.5mm plug that needs to be pushed in securely.
Listening performance
The Spirit One S leans towards a forgiving bass sound similar to the Spirit Classic, but more so. I sampled a track and listened to “This Girl” by the Kungs, and immediately noticed that the One S had more bass. This
extended bottom end can be good when your strolling on a public and noisy mall, or while car pooling or simply drowning out the splashing of the waves by the seashore. However, the SOS did lack the detail of the bass with the Spirit Classic, but the difference was subtle and easily lost among the noise of commuting. The speaker drivers are 40mm—fairly normal for this range of headphones. Just don’t jack up the volume too much because this can damage your ear but the good news is that musical detail holds at lower volumes so there’s not that urge to increase volume to get impact and detail. If you feel the need to increase volume to a level where you know you shouldn’t, distortion is minimal.
Summary
The Focal Spirit One S Over-ear Headphones is a well engineered and designed product, though audiophiles might feel that it is a bit lacking a bit more. The Spirit One S delivers a rich, deep sound, but the bass can dominate the mix. That being said, This French made headphone does a fantastic job crafting a portable set of over-ear headphones that sounds a great deal better than most popular brands in the market.
WINDOWS 10 SETS NEW STANDARD FOR SECURITY AS WE continue our move to a mobile-first, cloud-first world, data security has been more important than ever. Today’s security threat landscape is one of aggressive and tenacious threats. In previous years, malicious attackers mostly focused on gaining community recognition through their attacks or the thrill of temporarily taking a system offline. Since then, attacker’s motives have shifted toward making money, including holding devices and data hostage until the owner pays the demanded ransom. Modern attacks increasingly focus on largescale intellectual property theft; targeted system degradation that can result in financial loss; and now even cyberterrorism that threatens the security of individuals, businesses, and national interests all over the world. These attackers are typically highly trained individu-
als and security experts, some of whom are in the employ of nation states that have large budgets and seemingly unlimited human resources. Threats like these require an approach that can meet this challenge. Security breaches can take 200+ days to detect and industry experts predict there will be over two million new malware apps by the end of the year. These are clear driving factors for governments and business leaders to improve cybersecurity and seek a secure platform. Windows 10 sets the security standard Windows 10 looks to be the most secure Windows system to date. At the forefront of this security is Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP). ATP wasn’t just built with the
intention of detecting and responding to attacks. Instead it was also designed to provide preventive protection using new next generation approaches that in the past have often been too difficult to engineer or use. Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) includes seamless integration across the entire Windows threat protection stack to protect, detect, and respond with rich, centralized management. In addition, Windows Defender ATP extends protection to Windows Server OS to protect customers across platforms. New features and capabilities in the suite include Windows Defender Exploit Guard, Windows Defender Application Guard and substantial updates to Windows Defender Device Guard and Windows Defender Antivirus.
Focal Spirit One S
Sony α9
SONY HAULS RECORD 7 EISA AWARDS SONY has been recognized by the European Imaging and Sound Association for delivering inspiring products to its customers that redefine the boundaries of what is possible in the imaging and home theatre markets. This year, Sony was honored with a record seven awards, more than any other manufacturer and more than Sony has ever won in a single year. EISA Camera of the Year 20172018: Sony α9 (P239,999.00) The Sony α9 is a groundbreaking mirrorless camera that in many ways surpasses traditional DSLR rivals. Thanks to an innovative design, the 24.2 million pixel full-frame image sensor captures up to 20 frames per second in full resolution with no EVF blackout and offers completely silent, vibration-free shooting at up to 1/32,000th second. The new superfast autofocus system, with 693 phase detection AF points covering 93% of the image area, ensures that even fast-moving subjects are in focus. The 5-axis image stabilization allows a 5-step slower shutter speed. The oversampling process and full-frame pixel read-out result in excellent 4K movie quality. EISA Prosumer Compact System Camera: Sony α6500 (P81,999.00) The α6500 is a very small compact system camera offering professional performance. EISA Compact Camera 2017-2018: Sony RX100 V (P56,999.00) The Sony RX100 V is a high-tech masterpiece in a very compact body. Like its predecessor, it offers a 1.0-type sensor and an excellent retractable OLED electronic viewfinder. EISA Superzoom Camera 20172018: Sony RX10 III (P87,599.00) At just 1095g, the Sony RX10 III is the perfect camera for sports, nature and wildlife photographers looking for an easy to carry all-in-one solution. EISA Compact System Lens 20172018: Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS (P115,000.00) This 100mm telephoto prime lens offers the outstanding resolution of the G Master series, combined with STF (Smooth Trans Focus) optics for breathtaking bokeh. This lens has been designed to produce extraordinarily smooth, natural bokeh without vignetting. EISA Professional Compact System Lens 2017-2018: Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS (P169,000.00) The Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS is an impressive lens covering the most popular angles for sports and action photography. EISA Home Theatre TV 2017-2018: Sony KD-65Z9D (SRP P444,499.00 for 75-inch model) Sony’s 4K flagship delivers an outstanding viewing experience, with excellent color reproduction and best-in-class contrast, plus support of all major HDR formats (including a scheduled upgrade for Dolby Vision).
HEOS SERIES: THE DO-IT-ALL SPEAKER By Peter Duran IT’S multi-room’s moment. With the newly launched Heos series by Denon Control, hear all your music effortlessly from anywhere inside your house, office, or establishment. Welcomed by Beyond Innovations, the leading and most-respected Audio-Video and smart home systems technology solutions provider in the country, the Heos line was formally unveiled last week at the Cities Events Place in Quezon City. The new Home Entertainment Operating System line presented to the media was the first launch of the product in Southeast-Asia apart from Singapore. The reason, according to the execs is the Filipinos’affinity for music and singing. The acoustically sculpted,
Heos 5 stylish and powerful multiroom wireless speaker system can be controlled with a free app downloadable on Android, iOS and Kindle. Users can play their favorite music whether it be from music streaming services, internet radio, or music collection from their phone with minimal set-up. The Heos speakers feature
advanced signal processing that produces excellent sound quality that fills any room. The rechargeable speakers also support Bluetooth and USB input for mass storage and additional options from music sources. The entry-level Heos 1 is a do-it-all speaker with a humidity-resistant body fea-
turing custom dual drivers, wide range mid-woofer and precision dome tweeter. Also presented was the Heos 3 and 5 ideal for small- to mediumsized rooms and medium to large rooms, respectively. The Heos 7, on the other hand, is the ultimate wireless speaker of the bunch with a sleek portable design featuring seven drivers, two passive radiators, two custom tweeters and mid-woofers and a large subwoofer backed by five class D amplifiers. Prices are: Heos 1: P17,500; Heos 3: P23,500; Heos 5: P29,500; Heos 7: P38,500. The speakers are currently available on Lazada. For more info about the Heos line specifications, warranty and other products, please visit www.facebook. com/DenonPH and www.beyondinnov.com