Tech Guide: Here’s the Ultimate List to Have in Mind When Looking for That Perfect Smartphone for You

We’re breaking down the ‘insider secrets’ and top tips in order for you to maximize your smartphone experience

In this modern digital age, even the tech-savvy among us admit that they too can get easily get lost in the sea of products and devices that are advertised to be the supposed latest ‘game-changer’ in the tech industry. And as such, nowadays one must be even more vigilant in choosing what kind of smartphone that can really keep up with his basic needs.

And though many may say that making that decision is easily more said than done, on the contrary, one only actually needs to just look for certain essential factors that should be present for you to get that perfect smartphone experience attuned to your lifestyle.

Misa De Gallo Diaries Day 3: Greenbelt Chapel

This chapel is one of my favorites in Makati whenever I pass by the Ayala Center. As it is located in the posh district of Makati CBD, I would have a better experience than what I had in San Felipe Neri. Passing by the chapel in the afternoon gave me the info that the dawn mass will happen at 5am.

Prior to the mass, I was able to attend 3 Christmas Parties from different groups: DepEd, Star Cinema, and The Road Trippers. Given their locations and commute time, I did spent a lot of time in the road, and domino-ed for me to be late in all of them. But it was all well since I was able to spend quality time with all of the people I have been with for this year. It has been a fruitful year indeed.

"Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" Launches Character Posters‏

Fresh from coming out with a well-received new trailer, Warner Bros. Pictures has now released the “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” character posters showing the trinity of Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman in hero poses. Check out the one-sheets below.

From director Zack Snyder comes “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,” starring Oscar winner Ben Affleck as Batman/Bruce Wayne and Henry Cavill as Superman/Clark Kent in the characters’ first big-screen pairing.

Warner's Animated Comedy "Storks" Delivers First Trailer‏

Warner Bros. Pictures has rolled out the announcement trailer for the studio’s new animated feature “Storks” which may we viewed at https://youtu.be/iFwmrgggR-k.

The comedy's teaser one-sheet art has also been unveiled below.            

Nicholas Stoller (“Neighbors”) and Doug Sweetland (Oscar-nominated short “Presto”) are co-directing the feature from an original script by Stoller.  Stoller is also producing the film, together with Brad Lewis.  Glenn Ficarra, Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, John Requa and Jared Stern are serving as executive producers.

Andy Samberg and Kelsey Grammer lead the voice cast for “Storks.”

With a totally original story developed under the umbrella of the Warner Animation Group, the film will deliver a fresh and funny look at the fable behind storks.

            

Opening across the Philippines in September 2016, “Storks” is distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company.

HOOQ places student films in the spotlight at this year’s MMFF

HOOQ, Asia’s largest video-on-demand service, has signed a groundbreaking deal with the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) to screen a selection of the official entries on the app. 

“Everyone has to start somewhere and for many directors, that happened while they were in school. Young filmmakers from schools like Ateneo de Naga University and DLSU-CSB made it as finalists in this year’s MMFF” said Jane Walker, HOOQ Philippines Country Manager.  “It is very encouraging that their animated films were chosen among hundreds of entries to take part in this festival,” she added. 

First "Fantastic Beasts" Trailer Casts Spell Online

Warner Bros. Pictures has just debuted the first announcement trailer for the much-anticipated adventure “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” giving audiences the first glimpse at a never-before-seen part of the wizarding world created by J.K. Rowling.

Watch the trailer at https://youtu.be/U_mTstr7lAo.

“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” is an all-new adventure returning us to the wizarding world created by J.K. Rowling.

Academy Award winner Eddie Redmayne (“The Theory of Everything”) stars in the central role of wizarding world magizoologist Newt Scamander, under the direction of David Yates, who helmed the last four “Harry Potter” blockbusters.

“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” opens in 1926 as Newt Scamander has just completed a global excursion to find and document an extraordinary array of magical creatures. Arriving in New York for a brief stopover, he might have come and gone without incident … were it not for a No-Maj (American for Muggle) named Jacob, a misplaced magical case, and the escape of some of Newt’s fantastic beasts, which could spell trouble for both the wizarding and No-Maj worlds.

Towards universal healthcare: improving healthcare access for indigent Filipinos

While touting the Philippine pharmaceutical industry as one of the strongest in Southeast Asia, a study commissioned by the Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Association of the Philippines (PHAP) has also acknowledged the challenges it continues to face due to the prevalence of communicable and non-communicable diseases, as well as the devastating effects left by mega-disasters that struck in 2013.

Significant steps have already been accomplished by the pharmaceutical industry to address these challenges, and ongoing efforts are being made to further increase patient access to quality medication and healthcare.

SM Hypermarket Makes One More Dream Come True

Pinoy Food is now getting its due attention from the world food scene and our Pinoy street food flare is just as loved.

In an epic cook-off by some of the country’s most talented street food cooks, ten of the best street food cooks competed at the grand finals where they were tested, not only by the Kusina Master - Chef Boy Logro but also by a crowd of 100 people composed of students, drivers, shoppers, and other business owners, the ones who eat their dishes every day.

“ICE AGE: COLLISION COURSE” Trailer Reveal

The biggest bang from the worldwide blockbuster franchise in the “Ice Age” series has just exploded with the latest trailer reveal of the franchise’s latest and fifth instalment “Ice Age: Collision Course.”  Check trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biCcvgiyUD0

From Blue Sky Studios and directed by Mike Thurmeier, “Ice Age: Collision Course” brings us to the ever hilarious and loveable Scrat in his epic pursuit of the elusive acorn that catapults him into the universe where he accidentally sets off a series of cosmic events that transform and threaten the Ice Age World. To save themselves, Sid, Manny, Diego, and the rest of the herd must leave their home and embark on a quest full of comedy and adventure, traveling to exotic new lands and encountering a host of colorful new characters.

“Ice Age: Collision Course” features the returning voice cast of Ray Romano, Denis Leary, John Leguizamo, Queen Latifah, Seann William Scott, Josh Peck, Simon Pegg, Keke Palmer, Wanda Sykes, Jennifer Lopez with new voice cast Stephanie Beatriz, Adam Devine, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Max Greenfield, Jessie J and Nick Offerman, Melissa Rauch, Michael Strahan and Neil de Grasse Tyson.

The latest cosmic, out-of-this-world adventure for the entire family awaits when “Ice Age: Collision Course” opens in Philippine cinemas on July 6, 2016 from 20th Century Fox to be distributed by Warner Bros.

Misa De Gallo Diaries: Day 2 - San Felipe Neri Parish

The second day of Simbang Gabi would be a little more easier that before, however there is still the threat of rain since the typhoon has not yet left the country. I was another busy day of events which led me to go home much more earlier compared to the day before wherein I have to walk kilometers to get to I need to go to. And since I live in an area with churches along the roads makes it accessible for me.

But on the first stretch of the road, there were no jeepneys yet to serve as a quick ride to the church. I have to walk the long street wherein it is really bare yet lighted. I always feel uneasy about this road since it would be place where I can be mugged, but with faith and optimism I passed the street and was able to get to the parish, San Felipe Neri.