Jollibee launches its first mobile app using augmented reality

The country’s number one fast-food chain, Jollibee, recently unveiled its first-ever mobile application called JolliDance Showdown app that is sure to be a hit among Jollibee fans of all ages.

The big reveal hosted recently at Ascott Hotel in Bonifacio Global City made public the all-new mobile app that will make use of augmented reality (AR) with the help of the Jollibee Kids Meal box. It allows kids to try some interactive fun with the fast-food chain’s famous mascot, Jollibee.

The app was developed by renowned Los Angeles-based mobile innovation agency, Trigger. The agency has produced applications for other clients like Sony Pictures, Lionsgate Entertainment, and Lucas Film.

During the program, the Trigger team shared their experience in creating the app that captures the lovable persona of the dancing Jollibee. Trigger Senior Director of Client Services Natasha Weinstein shared their impression, “Everyone just really loves going to Jollibee. It struck us an important part of the Philippines’ pop culture.”

This quick immersion of the app’s designers determined the features and the overall appeal of the app. Trigger President and Executive Creative Director Jason Yim explains the app plays on the sense of community. “Getting friends involved and getting your own avatar involved, that’s definitely the most fun part. You can’t help but smile when you do it.”

Going live with Jollibee AR beats

Radio jock Chico Garcia and mom entrepreneur Bettina Carlos, along with her daughter Gummy, were the first to try these features. The experience began by watching the JolliDance Showdown app transform Jollibee’s friendly face on the Jolly Joy Box into a platform. These guests then captured photos for their screen avatars and, after choosing their image on screen, they watched Jollibee and friends enjoy Electro, Pop, and Rock beats.

Other features of the JolliDance Showdown App were also discussed, including unlocking new characters with every visit to Jollibee branches and scanning the Jolly Kiddie Meal promo board located at the store counters.

Yim said, “The app is pushing how we can engage kids with augmented reality. It’s more than just having characters appear. It’s interactive and gives a much deeper experience.”

The event shared the most recent effort of the leading fast-food brand to augment the langhap-sarap experience. Francis Flores, Jollibee Global brand chief marketing officer, says of its new partnership, “We are glad to work with Trigger to help enrich the Jollibee experience for children and for the young at heart with the launch of our JolliDance Showdown App. Being the first local fast-food to come up with an augmented reality game, we are very excited for our loyal customers who love Jollibee and Friends, as this gives them an opportunity to interact in a fun way using their mobile phones and tablets. Combining great-tasting food and augmented reality to level up their Jollibee experience — now that is really an exciting way to engage our customers.”

The JolliDance Showdown App is free for download in iTunes and Google Play Store. Get the app and watch the Jolly Joy Box go live. The Jolly Joy Box comes free with every purchase of the Jolly Kiddie Meal.

Fun Filipino way of life with the Jolly Pinoy Collectibles

Jollibee pays tribute in a fun way to the unique Filipino culture with the launch of the Jolly Pinoy Collectibles! Featuring your favorite Jollibee and friends, each limited edition collectible shows different Pinoy icons and various functions that proudly represent our rich heritage.

Jollibee Jeepney features the country's most beloved mascot standing beside the Pinoy's iconic public transport with a jolly invitation on hop on. Twirlie Pinoy Sorbetes will remind you of that familiar bell sound from your neighborhood ice cream vendor. Yum Kalesa Fun creates that familiar bell sound of horse-drawn carriage. Popo Carabao farm is set against the rice fields with our national animal while Hetty Vinta Getaway transports you down South to hear the calming sound of the waves.

These uniquely Pinoy experiences are immortalized in the Jolly Pinoy Collectibles that kids and the kids at heart will surely love. 

Get the limited edition Jollibee Collectibles for only P150 each for every Jollibee Value Meal purchase. Hurry, as these collectibles are available from September 15 to Nobember 14, 2016 or until supplies last. 

Pizza Hut sets new standard in online food delivery

Pizza Hut, the country’s food delivery expert, has launched a better, more user-friendly website that’s designed not only to change the way we order our pizza, but also to set a new standard when it comes to ordering food online for delivery or carry out.

 

“We have always been known as the pioneer and expert in food delivery in the Philippines, and this is borne out of our commitment to bring the freshest and hottest Pizza Hut pizza and signature dishes as fast as possible to our customers,” shares Pizza Hut Philippines marketing head Lorent Adrias. “But technology and our fast-paced lifestyles are changing the way diners now perceive convenience when it comes to ordering our food, and so we thought to introduce a better, more interactive website which takes ordering food online to a new level.”

 

Pizza Hut Philippines’ website, www.pizzahut.com.ph, now has an easy-to-use, minimalist interface that looks great and works well on desktops, laptops, mobile phones and tablets. Its arrangement of menu items by page, large images, brightly-colored selection buttons, and resizeable fields and fonts all make it easier to navigate on different screen sizes across devices. This makes ordering a breeze whether you’re in the comfort of your home, in the privacy of your office, or even while you’re stuck in traffic.

 

You can also now pay online when on the website. If you have no access to an ATM or bank, if you’re in a rush with no time to withdraw money, or if there’s simply no way to have cash on hand, just key in your credit card details to avail of a pizza, pasta, siding or Hut Feast.

 

By ordering online, you get access to exclusive Pizza Hut promos and deals, like the two-family pizza Hot Deal, the Big Variety Box full meals, or a free 1.5 liter of Pepsi to go with your favorite pizza. In fact, to celebrate the launch of the website, Pizza Hut rewards all new customers that sign up and log on for their first online orders with a free regular Hawaiian Supreme Pizza for a minimum spend of P500 for a limited time!

 

Pizza lovers in the city can now choose to enjoy meals at home, in the office, or anywhere in Metro Manila, because the website takes out the hassle of finding the Pizza Hut restaurant closest to a site user’s location. This also gives you the option to not only avail of “delivery,” but if you want to pass by the branch and pick up your order you can select “carry-out” instead of “delivery” on the site. You can set the exact time you want to get your favorites through the “Now” or “Later” button. The site even shows you the temperature of the day in real time, to help determine if there may be a delay to your delivery due to prevailing weather conditions!

 

Pizza Hut’s revamped website also makes ordering great by remembering the last orders made by customers, so there’s no need to repeat going through complicated steps just to re-order favorites on the next site visit. Customers only need to create new log-on details after placing their orders.

 

So don’t skip a meal or miss out on a chance to celebrate! Enjoy the best of food delivery now and order mouth-watering pizzas and other Pizza Hut items online, hassle-free at www.pizzahut.com.ph today! To  learn more about the website, check out the official Facebook page at www.facebook.com/pizzahutphilippines, or follow @PizzaHutPhils on both Twitter and Instagram.

Platinum Karaoke goes to the Next Level

Platinum Karaoke, makers of high quality and high definition karaoke machines and accessories perfect for every home, has soared to the NEXT LEVEL with the launch of its new and exciting product – the Platinum Alpha Mic Karaoke, a major game changer in the karaoke industry.  

 

Platinum Alpha is a portable karaoke that boasts of unique features, which will definitely bring one’skaraoke experience to a whole new level. It comes with full HD capabilities that promise superb video and high fidelity sound output quality. And being a 24Gb multimedia console, you can store and watch your favorite movies and listen to your well-loved collection of songs.

 

It is developed as a Smart Karaoke that features browsing and surfing the net, and sharing your phone’s display on the big screen, which makes the Alpha Mic Karaoke an all-in-one entertainment package. It is enabled and can be powered by the Platinum Wi-Fi Dongle, which can access the Internet and mirror your smartphone through Miracast. What’s more, it’s portable and convenient to set up so you can enjoy your karaoke bonding moments may it be outdoors, in picnics, at the beach or even road trips! It is the first ever karaoke unit that can be bank-powered or via USB port.

 

Portability goes hand-in-hand with Platinum’s downloadable digital songbook, the application available both on Android and iTunes wherein users can easily search songs from the smartphone.

And with over 17,000 collection of OPM and English songs, and 100 new song updates monthly, what more can you ask for?

 

And speaking of going to the next level, no one comes close to being most deserving of being introduced as the newest brand ambassadors of Platinum’s Alpha Mic Karaoke than the hottest and 

most sought after tandem in the country – Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza, better known as

“ALDUB.” Like the brand, both have in them an element of wholesome fun and entertainment with a vibe that’s fresh and pulsating.

 

“Platinum Karaoke knows that Alden and Maine embody the same personality and vibe of the new Alpha Mic,” quipped Ruth Ana Bautista, Platinum's assistant marketing manager. “Aside from that, both of them are also known to strengthen bonding relationships, having strong ties with their respective families, and attesting that karaoke is a big part of their momentous family bondings.”  

 

And just like the Platinum Alpha Mic Karaoke, ALDUB is a truly a game changer. They are the phenomenal love team that rocked afternoon television’s audience – nothing like anyone has ever seen and experienced before. Their tandem is organic, fresh, believable and full of life. And this is what continuously endears them to their fans.

 

After the anniversary of their famous characters and the launch of their 1st movie together, Alden and Maine are set to reach a whole new level in their careers – next level as they would say. They are still set to go to new heights and who knows, to a new level in their "love team" relationship.

 

Platinum Karaoke, together with Alden and Maine, are definitely ready for the next level as they bring music to life and life to music! And with the brand’s goal to bring positive vibes into Filipino householdsand provide the ultimate next level karaoke experience, they are definitely on track! 

 

Truly, Platinum Karaoke is the only choice for Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza. With thousands of songs more than what its competitors provide in the market, top brass sound quality and convenience, and with their array of innovative and revolutionary products made available locally and globally, there is definitely no other choice for these two amazing and inspiring performers.

 

Platinum Karaoke is available in all leading music stores nationwide. For more information or online orders, please visit www.platinumkaraoke.ph, like The PlatinumKaraoke in Facebook and follow Twitter and Instagram accounts @platinumkaraoke.

Wheels rides cutting-edge vehicles

 

This week in Wheels, automotive journalists Matteo Guidicelli, Kap Maceda Aguila, Manny Delos Reyes, Ulysses Ang and Angel Rivero test drive some of the country’s modern and dynamic vehicles, as well as meet significant people in the automobile industry.

 

The all-new Hyundai Elantra takes a spin through the streets of the Queen City of the South, Cebu! In addition to its modern technologies and sophisticated features, what other surprises does Hyundai have in store with its newest compact sedan?

 

Join Angel as she looks for the perfect wedding cake in Tagaytay aboard the Mazda CX-5 diesel. Aside from its elegant design, witness the crossover’s outstanding performance as it smoothly ascents up the city. 

 

Meanwhile, Kap interviews the Filipina who is recognized as one of the best Porschesales executives in the world, Mary Ann “MeAnne” Espinosa. Get up close and personal and find out how she’s able to effectively promote the German sports car brand. 

 

Finally, Manny sits down with Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines (CAMPI) President Atty. Rommel Gutierrez to find out what’s in store for this year’s Philippine International Motor Show. Know what surprises await car brands andenthusiasts on this must-go to event. 

 

Catch the fourth season of Wheels, your guide to life on the fast lane, every Thursdays, 10:30 p.m., on ABS-CBN Sports + Action Channel. For firsthand info on the latest happenings in motoring, like and follow Wheels on facebook.com/PhilStarWheels, @PhilStar_Wheels on Twitter and @PhilStarTV_Wheels on Instagram.

Hey Sugar And Nailaholics

Yesterday, we had a chance to go and have some "me time" at Nailaholics, Glorietta 3. With my mom, sister/blogger Gerilen, and her Mother-in-law, tita Luz. The store is located at the 3rd floor level, beside Ooh La Lash. Thanks to our blogger friend/PR ate Leomy for including us! :)

Nailaholics is the newest Nail Salon & Spa in the metropolis that offer a wide variety of services from nail care, nail art to spa and massage. It is the most hygienic nail salon & spa in the country. With close to 70 destinations nationwide, Nailaholics Nail Salon & Spa is the country's leading destination for pampering services that allow you to feel like you're taking a vacation!

With my mom and babylove! 💕 Excited to try their services. 

Manicure and Pedicure with Footspa are the services we tried. Thanks to my babylove, he's so behaved! 😊💕

What can I say? The staffs are very friendly and accommodating that guarantees a comforting and satisfying services.

Ever since I got pregnant until I gave birth to my baby, I seriously never had some nail polish again. Finally, I had my nail polish done after a looong time! Haha! :) Thanks to Nailaholics! Truly, being pampered feels so good! 😌 

Check out Nailaholics Nails Salon and Spa

Official website: http://nailaholics.com/

Official Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/nailaholics/

Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nailaholicslove/

Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/_nailaholics

Got a problem with your hair? Do you want to be hair-free? Hey Sugar Waxing Salon is a hair-removal specialist. Waxing is still the go-to treatment of girls who want to keep their skin smooth.

These are some of their products. 

The staff at Hey Sugar are very friendly and nice. I tried their eyebrows threading. They did a fast but good service. I'm satisfied and I feel pretty after. 💕 Thanks to Hey Sugar Waxing Salon! 

Check out Hey Sugar Waxing Salon

Official Website: www.heysugar.com.ph

Official Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/HeySugarWaxingPH

Twitter/Instagram: @HeySugarPhils

#SHOOTLIKETHENBA FOR A CHANCE TO WATCH THE NBA GLOBAL GAMES IN SHANGHAIFOR FREE

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, Sept. 9, 2016 – Are you always shooting crumpled paper in the trash can?  Do you often aim imaginary basketballs in the air pretending to be Kobe Bryant or even picture yourself as the next Steph Curry in your own backyard?

Now get your camera phones ready and unleash the NBA star in you because it’s time to put that basketball craze into good use.  Whether you’re shooting basketballs or some replica thereof, you can join the #ShootLikeTheNBA promotion launched on NBA Philippines Facebook. 

Think of the most creative way to shoot a basketball, ping pong ball, rubber ball, crumpled paper, or any other object through anything that resembles a hoop.  Use your imagination, do it with flair, throw it up with gusto, blindfold yourself, tie one arm behind your back, and shoot like the NBA! Capture the sequence on video and upload on your Facebook or Instagram account set to public with the hashtag #ShootLikeTheNBA.

Entries will be judged based on creativity with the Top 2 entries winning one (1) ticket each to the NBA Global Games China 2016 in Shanghai featuring the Houston Rockets and New Orleans Pelicans.  The winners will also join local celebrity Gerald Anderson to experience the NBA Global Games in Shanghai on Oct. 9 at the Mercedes-Benz Arena.  Runners-up will receive exclusive NBA merchandise.

The 10^th edition of NBA Global Games China will be headlined by Houston Rockets’ four-time NBA All-Star and 2012 Olympic gold medalist James Harden, 2011-2012 Most Improved Player Ryan Anderson, and 2009 NBA Champion Trevor Ariza as well as New Orleans Pelicans’ three-time NBA All-Star and 2012 Olympic gold medalist Anthony Davis, 2016 No. 6 overall draft pick Buddy Hield, and 2013 NBA All-Star Jrue Holiday.

To learn more about the contest, visit the official website at http://shootlikethenba.com/philippines/.  Fans can also get event updates by following the NBA on Facebook at www.facebook.com/philsnba.  For all things NBA, visit www.nba.com.

About the NBA

The NBA is a global sports and media business built around three professional sports leagues: the National Basketball Association, the Women’s National Basketball Association, and the NBA Development League.  The league has established a major international presence with games and programming in 215 countries and territories in 49 languages, and NBA merchandise for sale in more than 125,000 stores in 100 countries on 6 continents.  NBA rosters at the start of the 2015-16 season featured 100 international players from 37 countries and territories.  NBA Digital’s assets include NBA TV, NBA.com and the NBA App, which achieved record viewership and traffic during the 2015-16 season.  The NBA has created one of the largest social media communities in the world, with more than one billion likes and followers globally across all league, team, and player platforms.  Through NBA Cares, the league addresses important social issues by working with internationally recognized youth-serving organizations that support education, youth and family development, and health-related causes.

The winning moves of James Reid

PAfter a big reveal that showcased a body reinvented by Century Tuna, stopped EDSA traffic, and sent fans on a social media frenzy, top actor James Reid appears anew in a TV commercial that gives a glimpse on how thinking like a champion has brought him to where he is now. 

There's no denying tha James Reid is one of the hottest young actors today. He's a social media phenomenon-with millions of followers online, not counting the various fan accounts that his devoted followers set up. The highly bankable love team JaDine, in which he is paired with his reel and real life partner Nadine Lustre, has sent their legions of fans in a frenzy, whether in mall tours, concerts, meet and greets, and even online where they are constant trending topics.

There are his chart-chopping albums including Reid alert which hit certified platinum level status last May. Then there are his box-office film successes---the 2014 romantic comedy and his launch movie Diary ng Panget; Tack Back and You're Dead, the teen romantic flick that followed a year later. No doubt, his biggest hit to date is On the wings Of Love, the top-rating primetime series with Nadine That kept viewers glued to their TV sets until it's sensational finale.

Clearly, James Reid is on a winning streak and his steady career path is one that is marked by succession on winning moves. Recently, he joined the ranks of Anne Curtis and Derel Ramsey as endorser of Century Tuna, the country's number one tuna.

Becoming part of the Century Tuna family has certainly paid off for the young hunk. He is presently at his fittest-sculpted abs, toned muscles, firm biceps-which can be attributed to a rigorous fitness regimen and a proper diet consisting of good protein that Century Tuna can provide. It's no surprise then that James headlines their latest campaign, where he appears in a series of sizzling television commercials: the first, a TV spot focusing on metamorphosis that sent his fans in a frenzy and created a sensation; the second, which is presently airing, revolves around the idea of commitment and loyalty.

Century Tuna couldn't be happier for having James in its roster of celebrity endorsers. From the very beginning, they already saw a champion in him. "His story is truly inspiring," said Greg Banzon, Century Tuna General Manager. "It speaks of transformation, the relentless desire to improve oneself. It's a winning formula that brings many positive lessons for everyone: perseverance, keeping the faith, while staying humble and true to yourself-qualities that makes James a true role model."

Meanwhile, for James, it's really all about trust. "I liken it to a championship game," he reveals. "If you want to win, you naturally want to surround yourself with a teammate you can put your total faith into. That to me is Century Tuna, and I can't think of any other name that I'd trust to keep my body fit."

With abated breath, we watch as James continues to transform-from a teen heartthrob to a more nature actor with the determination, the attitude and the body to conquer and win in the challenging world of show business. 

#BodyoftheCentury James Reid stars in the newest commercial of Century Tuna now airing on primetime TV.

Solane awards Hatid Bahay winner

 Solane, the country’s leading LPG solutions provider, awarded P10,000 worth of shopping certificates to Solane Hatid Bahay raffle promo winner, Evelina Ramona Day of Guadalupe, Makati City. The Solane Hatid Bahay raffle promo, which runs until December 31, 2016, awards exciting prizes to Solane customers in Metro Manila who will purchase an 11kg Solane cylinder refill through the Hatid Bahay hotline number 887-5555. Each purchase is equivalent to one e-raffle coupon. Every month, three Hatid Bahay customers and three showroom home partners are selected via electronic raffle to win gift certificates and other premium prizes. Aside from exciting perks and promo offers, the Solane Hatid Bahay service also ensures product quality and safety as it involves checking the weight of the LPG cylinder in front of the customers and performing the 7-Point Safety Check. Photo shows (L-R) Kathy Mendez, Solane pricing and customer service manager, Mari Jean Navarro (representative of the winner) and Jen Pomilban, CSC OIC.

Mobility Units by California Eco-Bike

One of the hardest part of aging citizens and Persons with disability here in the country attributes to accessibility and care. The steep prices of motorized vehicle or mobility aid hinders them to move around with ease and comfort.

California E-bike is sensitive to the growing need of Filipinos for a more affordable alternative without compromising quality, Thereby introducing to us the newest addition to their growing line of Eco-Bikes.

WILLOWS ELECTRIC WHEEL CHAIR

SRP:19,990

This type of Mobility aid is preferred by the elderlies with limited movements in their hands. Easy to use and maneuver. This model has a manual mode should you need to switch to one.

Features:

· Single Speed with Reverse

· Battery Lever on Throttle

· Reverse Function

· Foldable

· Dual Drum brake system

· Seat Belt

· Foldable Footrest

· Dual Hand Brake

· Manual Mode

WILLOWS ELECTRIC WHEEL CHAIR

SRP:19,990

This type of Mobility aid is preferred by the elderlies with limited movements in their hands. Easy to use and maneuver. This model has a manual mode should you need to switch to one.

Features:

· Single Speed with Reverse

· Battery Lever on Throttle

· Reverse Function

· Foldable

· Dual Drum brake system

· Seat Belt

· Foldable Footrest

· Dual Hand Brake

· Manual Mode

CHAPMAN ECO-BIKE 4 WHEEL

SRP: 40,000

Those who prefer a 4-wheel mobility aid minus the bulk can go for this model with a trendy hue. Just like

California Eco-Bike mobility models, this one is also foldable and has a detachable battery for easy charging.

Features

·         Front basket

·         Adjustable speed

·         Adjustable handle pose

·         Foldable handle

·         Horn button

·         Detachable battery

·         Forward & reverrise function

·         5v usb output

·         Safety switch

·         Automatic  Electro- magnetic brake

All these units are available in on installments on major credit cards and through Aeon financing. You may call 567-4927, 354-53- 61, 353-6748 to check branch availability or visit California Eco-Bike stores nationwide and selected CD-R King branches. You may also Like them on Fb for more updates: @EcoBikePH.