ECS LIVA Mini PC Kit lands for Php8,888

Earlier today, ECS launched their LIVA Mini PC Kit in the Philippines. The LIVA is among the smallest, if not the smallest, desktop PC kit in the world.

We first saw the LIVA in Computex Taiwan last June during their design-your-own LIVA competition.

The hardware configuration is pretty basic and resembles that of a netbook, nettop or Windows tablet. Here’s a typical specifications.

ECS LIVA Mini PC Kit:
Intel Bay Trail-M 1.6GHz dual-core processor
Intel HD Graphics
2GB DDR3 RAM
32GB or 64GB eMMC
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0
USB 2.0 port
USB 3.0 port
VGA port
HDMI Port
GigaBit LAN
microUSB port (for power)
Windows 8.1 64bit

You can take a look at what’s inside the kit here.

The 32GB variant is now available in some PC stores for a suggested retail price of Php8,888.

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Foton Tornadoes, The Philippine Super Liga Grand Prix’s Newest Women’s Team

FOTON Philippines continues to support Philippine Sports through its participation in the Philippine SuperLiga Grand Prix. Now on its 2nd year, this League features the best volleyball players in the country and is a venue for former collegiate players to continue their volleyball career.

This year, FOTON Philippines will field its women’s volleyball team – The FOTON Tornadoes. This rookie team is composed of: Team coach-Vilet Ponce De Leon and her assitant coaches, Ronald Dulay and Ian Fernandez. The players include Rubie De Leon- former NU Lady Bulldog and 2013 V-League Finals MVP, Kim Mendez, Patty Orendain, Kara Acevedo, Jill Gustilo, Ivy Remulla, Cindy Velasquez, Dona Mae Factor, Bea Tan, Karla Bello, Bang Pantaleon, and imports Elena and Irina Tarasova. Dzi Gervacio, the Lady Eagle known for her “killer jump serve” is also part of the FOTON Tornadoes team. She came in to replace Joey Torrijos who has to sit out the season due to an injury.

The team is named after FOTON’s best-selling Light Duty Truck- the FOTON Tornado. The FOTON Tornado is highly customizable and is available in 4-wheeler and 6-wheeler variants.

To know more about FOTON Vehicles you can visit any of its 22 dealerships around the Philippines or call 0999-9999998 you can also visit their website at www.foton.com.ph.

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines aims for Long Distance Fuel Economy Record!

Puts the Mirage Fuel Economy to Extreme Test
Drive from Ilocos down to Mindanao in just one full-tank

 

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) has announced that it will embark on a historic and record breaking project dubbed as the “Mitsubishi Mirage G4 Eco Drive Marathon: Luzon to Mindanao on One Full Tank”. MMPC intends to break the long distance fuel economy record as it will be the first automotive manufacturer to conduct a fuel economy run using only one full tank with the route Luzon-Visayas-Mindanao. The Mirage G4 GLS manual transmission and continuously variable transmission and Mirage hatchback manual transmission models will be used to prove its great fuel efficiency and eco-friendliness. All cars that will be used are well within standard or factory stock specifications.

MMPC have commissioned professional and expert race and rally drivers such as George Ramirez, Robbie Hermoso, Louis Ramirez, George Apacible, Raul Asuncion, Steve Acayen, Barry Oritz, Ivan Isada to drive, navigate and support this Mirage Eco Drive Marathon. To ensure that fair and objective measures are taken into consideration and that the published result is unbiased, this event will be observed and supervised by the Automobile Association of the Philippines (AAP). Fuel lines will be inspected and sealed by AAP’s official representative. MMPC is also delighted to have Pilipinas Shell aboard as the main sponsor and Bridgestone and AVT Navigation as partners in this Mirage G4 Eco Drive Marathon.

This economy drive is scheduled to commence on December 2 and is expected to finish within a week. The Eco Drive Marathon Team will take off from MMPC’s dealership in Laoag, Ilocos Norte and shall take the Philippine Nautical Highway route to complete the Visayas and Mindanao legs.

Froy Dytianquin, MMPC’s VP for Marketing Services relates “we are putting the fuel economy of the Mirage G4 and Mirage to extreme test and we are confident that with its highly efficient 1.2 liter 3-cylinder engine, and the professional skills of our drivers, we will be able to approximately drive 1,450 kilometers from Ilocos Norte down to Mindanao and achieve this very rare feat.” “The success of this Eco Drive Marathon will prove that ownership of the Mirage is the economical choice and evidently a best-value car.”, Dytianquin added.

Generika Drugstore wins Most Innovative Company of the Year

Generika Drugstore has been chosen as winner of the “Most Innovative Company of the Year” given by the Asia CEO Awards which was held recently at the Grand Ballroom of the Solaire Resort & Casino. Generika’s unique and innovative product/service called MedPadala EGC, an electronic gift check that guarantees money sent to a beneficiary will be spent for medicines, was voted as the winner among eight finalists.

MedPadala is a remarkable innovation that addresses the worries of Filipinos, here or abroad, willing to help their loved ones for their medicine requirements, but concerned that their financial assistance might be diverted into other purposes. Instead of sending money, they can now purchase MedPadala, send the Code and PIN information to their loved ones who can use this instantly to purchase medicines at any Generika Drugstore branch. A service unique to Generika and acclaimed by the award giving body as a meaningful innovation that will improve lives of our countrymen.

MedPadala can be purchased at any Generika Drugstore, LBC branches nationwide, or through VMobile users. It can also be purchased online at www.medpadala.com.ph and soon via I-Remit branches in various countries. More channel partners will be announced soon.

Generika Drugstore and MedPadala: helping Filipino families take better care of their health.

The Asia CEO Awards is among the highest honors bestowed upon business leaders and organizations operating in Philippines and in the region, recognized for their outstanding achievement for their respective organizations and also contribution to society.

Generika Drugstore wins Most Innovative Company of the Year

Generika Drugstore has been chosen as winner of the “Most Innovative Company of the Year” given by the Asia CEO Awards which was held recently at the Grand Ballroom of the Solaire Resort & Casino. Generika’s unique and innovative product/service called MedPadala EGC, an electronic gift check that guarantees money sent to a beneficiary will be spent for medicines, was voted as the winner among eight finalists.

MedPadala is a remarkable innovation that addresses the worries of Filipinos, here or abroad, willing to help their loved ones for their medicine requirements, but concerned that their financial assistance might be diverted into other purposes. Instead of sending money, they can now purchase MedPadala, send the Code and PIN information to their loved ones who can use this instantly to purchase medicines at any Generika Drugstore branch. A service unique to Generika and acclaimed by the award giving body as a meaningful innovation that will improve lives of our countrymen.

MedPadala can be purchased at any Generika Drugstore, LBC branches nationwide, or through VMobile users. It can also be purchased online at www.medpadala.com.ph and soon via I-Remit branches in various countries. More channel partners will be announced soon.

Generika Drugstore and MedPadala: helping Filipino families take better care of their health.

The Asia CEO Awards is among the highest honors bestowed upon business leaders and organizations operating in Philippines and in the region, recognized for their outstanding achievement for their respective organizations and also contribution to society.