Day: January 21, 2015

The Thinnest Winners: 7 Smartphones Under 6mm

Louie Diangson Leave a comment

We’re noticing a building trend lately when it comes to smartphones, not only they are becoming larger and more powerful, some of the are also getting thinner. While most brands nowadays are settling for under 7mm, some thought that it’s just not enough. So for this article we’re going to give the the thinnest smartphones to date, measuring at under 6mm.

Vivo X3S – 5.95mm

Vivo is not a newbie when it comes to thin smartphones. In 2014 they released the Vivo X3S which is the successor to the Vivo X3. It sports a 5-inch HD display, 13 megapixel camera, 1.7GHz Mediatek MT6592 cota-core CPU, 1GB RAM, 2,000mAh battery, and ran Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean.

Vivo X3 – 5.75mm

As mentioned earlier, the Vivo X3 is the predecessor of the X3S, but in this case the X3 is thinner. This smartphone from 2013 features a 5-inch HD display, 8 megapixel camera, 1.5GHz MediaTek MT6589T quad-core CPU, 1GB RAM, 2,000mAh battery, and Android 4.2 Jelly Bean.

Umeox X6 – 5.6mm

Here’s a smartphone you might not have heard before. The Umeox X6 sports 4-inch OLED OGS nHD (640X360) display, 5 megapixel camera, 1.3GHz MediaTek MT6572 dual-core CPU, 512MB RAM, 1,200mAh battery, and Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. Specs fail to impress but it is surely thin. As a bonus, it’s predecessor, the X5, also features the same thickness

Gionee Elife S5.5 – 5.55mm

As expected, Gionee made it on the list starting with the Elife S5.5. It sports a 5-inch Full HD Super AMOLED display, 13 megapixel camera, 1.7GHz MediaTek MT6592 CPU, 2,300mAh battery, and Android 4.4.2 KitKat with Amigo 2.0 UI.

Gionee Elife S5.1 – 5.15mm

Not resting on its laurels, Gionee launched an even thinner smartphone, the Elife S5.1. It packs a 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED display, 8 megapixel camera, 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 quad-core CPU, 1GB RAM, 2,100mAh battery, and Android 4.4 Kitkat with Amigo 2.0 UI.

Oppo R5 – 4.85mm

Dethroning the Elife S5.1 and breaking the 5mm barrier is the Oppo R5. It has a 5.2-inch Full HD AMOLED display, 13 megapixel camera, 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 octa-core CPU, 2GB RAM, 2,000mAh battery, and Android 4.4.2 KitKat with ColorOS.

Vivo X5 Max – 4.75mm

Dethroning every thin smartphone out there is the Vivo X5 Max. Thinner than the R5 by a mere 0.10mm, the X5 Max sports a 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display, 13 megapixel camera, 1.7GHz Snapdragon 615 octa-core CPU, 2GB RAM, 2,000mAh battery, and Android 4.4.4 KitKat with Funtouch 2.0 OS.

Did we miss anything? Feel free to add to this list by writing it at the comments field below.

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Pacquiao’s other job

Julius Mariveles Leave a comment

MANNY PACQUIAO is busy these days.

The Pambansang Kamao or the Pacman, as he is popularly known in the Philippines, is headed for California this week to promote the documentary film “Manny,” which, you guessed it, is about his rise as a boxer.

He will also be one of the five judges of the Miss Universe beauty pageant that will be held in Florida on January 25. Reports also said he had an appearance on the The Today Show in the United States and a brief appearance at the Filipino American Press Club of New York’s holiday party with Consul General Mario De Leon Jr.

Manny Pacquiao is not just a boxer anymore, however. He also represents Sarangani province in the 16th Congress of the Republic of the Philippines.

Photo from Manny Pacquiao Facebook page

Photo from Manny Pacquiao Facebook page

Criticised by some for his absences in the sessions of the House of Representatives, Pacquiao said in an article posted on the website of ABS-CBN that he is not ashamed of it because he has many fighting commitments.

On his poor attendance at the House of Representatives, Pacquiao said: “Hindi naman ako mahihiya diyan. Yes, marami akong absent because marami akong commitments at sa fights. Two fights a year, at sa training pa lang.” “I don’t want to boast what I have done in my district, pero kung pakitaan nang accomplishment by the term sa distrito. Importante kasi ‘yung tao matulungan mo, at hindi ‘yung lagi kang naka-upo doon sa Kongreso,” he added.

The article also quoted Pacquiao as saying:

“Puro batas ‘yung pina-file mo, wala namang pinakinabangan ang batas. Pero kailangan, you file the bill, ‘yung trabaho kailangan tulungan mo ang mga tao. Tapos ang term mo, tapos wala kang ginagawa sa mga tao.”

He even urged his constituents not to vote for him in the next elections “‘Yun, mas happy ako kung hindi nila ako iboboto, ‘yung para hindi ako gagastos. Wala naman akong hinahangad na magnanakaw. Hindi ako katulad na magnanakaw. May takot ako sa Panginoon,” he also said.

But what exactly are the duties and powers of senators and congressmen?

This article on our MoneyPolitics website says that as one of the branches of the government, “Congress’s role, first and foremost, is to make laws. The Senate and the House of Representatives can craft a new law, amend existing ones, or repeal old ones. The House of Representatives website and Senate website both provide information on bills, resolutions, and Republic Acts or laws introduced and enacted from the 13th Congress to present.”

Click here for more information on the duties and powers of legislators in the Philippines.

Pacquiao’s other job

Julius Mariveles Leave a comment

MANNY PACQUIAO is busy these days.

The Pambansang Kamao or the Pacman, as he is popularly known in the Philippines, is headed for California this week to promote the documentary film “Manny,” which, you guessed it, is about his rise as a boxer.

He will also be one of the five judges of the Miss Universe beauty pageant that will be held in Florida on January 25. Reports also said he had an appearance on the The Today Show in the United States and a brief appearance at the Filipino American Press Club of New York’s holiday party with Consul General Mario De Leon Jr.

Manny Pacquiao is not just a boxer anymore, however. He also represents Sarangani province in the 16th Congress of the Republic of the Philippines.

Photo from Manny Pacquiao Facebook page

Photo from Manny Pacquiao Facebook page

Criticised by some for his absences in the sessions of the House of Representatives, Pacquiao said in an article posted on the website of ABS-CBN that he is not ashamed of it because he has many fighting commitments.

On his poor attendance at the House of Representatives, Pacquiao said: “Hindi naman ako mahihiya diyan. Yes, marami akong absent because marami akong commitments at sa fights. Two fights a year, at sa training pa lang.” “I don’t want to boast what I have done in my district, pero kung pakitaan nang accomplishment by the term sa distrito. Importante kasi ‘yung tao matulungan mo, at hindi ‘yung lagi kang naka-upo doon sa Kongreso,” he added.

The article also quoted Pacquiao as saying:

“Puro batas ‘yung pina-file mo, wala namang pinakinabangan ang batas. Pero kailangan, you file the bill, ‘yung trabaho kailangan tulungan mo ang mga tao. Tapos ang term mo, tapos wala kang ginagawa sa mga tao.”

He even urged his constituents not to vote for him in the next elections “‘Yun, mas happy ako kung hindi nila ako iboboto, ‘yung para hindi ako gagastos. Wala naman akong hinahangad na magnanakaw. Hindi ako katulad na magnanakaw. May takot ako sa Panginoon,” he also said.

But what exactly are the duties and powers of senators and congressmen?

This article on our MoneyPolitics website says that as one of the branches of the government, “Congress’s role, first and foremost, is to make laws. The Senate and the House of Representatives can craft a new law, amend existing ones, or repeal old ones. The House of Representatives website and Senate website both provide information on bills, resolutions, and Republic Acts or laws introduced and enacted from the 13th Congress to present.”

Click here for more information on the duties and powers of legislators in the Philippines.

Pope Francis Inspires the People of Instagram

Kevin Bruce Francisco Leave a comment

As we’ve mentioned in our previous article not only did the Filipinos have fun at the duration of the event, but they were also greatly blessed because of it. Let’s take a look at how the Pope inspired the people of Instagram during his recent trip to our country.

Just like the article that was earlier shared, we still used the official hashtags for the Pope as well as other related tags when he was here. They lead us to these photos that truly captured the emotion of the moment.

Welcome Pope Francis to our Home and into our Hearts #PopePh #PopeFrancisInPh #PopeFrancisPH

A photo posted by mary jun mosquera (@itsmemaryjun) on

The Filipino faith is waterproof. #blessedbythepope A photo posted by karapatria (@karapatria) on

LOLOkiko???????? #PopeTYSM #PopePH

A photo posted by Ge? (@ghelai_yubal) on

You are a manifestation of God’s love for us, Holy Father. He brought you to us like sunshine in the rain for Him to show how much He cares for us especially in times of our grief. Thank you, Pope Francis, for reminding us that we were never – at any moment of our lives – forsaken by God and you did this by pointing to the Cross, the symbol of Jesus’ sacrifice for mankind. Your presence alone stirred a tsunami of emotions among the Filipinos, bringing tears in our eyes and smiles in our lips. From Asia to Vatican, we send you our prayers, love and gratitude. We ask the Lord to bless you with His unending grace as you continue your mission to evangelize the world as the Vicar of Christ. We will miss you, your smile, your surprises, your encouraging words, and we’ll be happy to welcome you back someday. And when we meet again, we hope that you’ll be proud of us because we have translated the lessons you taught us into concrete acts of love. Muchas Gracias, Papa Francesco! From the bottom of our hearts, we love you, @pontifex! ? #PapalVisitPH #DearPopeFrancis #BlessedbythePope #MercyandCompassion (Photo: AFP) A photo posted by Jeremy Perey (@jeremyperey) on

Truly, social media is a powerful tool when used properly. Through these media-sharing sites the people present at the place were able to share not only the event but also the gift of inspiration to others that didn’t make it to see the Pope.

You may share your experiences if you were part of the record-breaking attendance during the mass last weekend. Hopefully you didn’t upload photos with the wrong set of hashtags during that time or you might’ve been included in our “Wrong but Funny #DearPopeFrancis Instagrams“.

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Pope Francis Inspires the People of Instagram

Kevin Bruce Francisco Leave a comment

As we’ve mentioned in our previous article not only did the Filipinos have fun at the duration of the event, but they were also greatly blessed because of it. Let’s take a look at how the Pope inspired the people of Instagram during his recent trip to our country.

Just like the article that was earlier shared, we still used the official hashtags for the Pope as well as other related tags when he was here. They lead us to these photos that truly captured the emotion of the moment.

Welcome Pope Francis to our Home and into our Hearts #PopePh #PopeFrancisInPh #PopeFrancisPH

A photo posted by mary jun mosquera (@itsmemaryjun) on

The Filipino faith is waterproof. #blessedbythepope A photo posted by karapatria (@karapatria) on

LOLOkiko???????? #PopeTYSM #PopePH

A photo posted by Ge? (@ghelai_yubal) on

You are a manifestation of God’s love for us, Holy Father. He brought you to us like sunshine in the rain for Him to show how much He cares for us especially in times of our grief. Thank you, Pope Francis, for reminding us that we were never – at any moment of our lives – forsaken by God and you did this by pointing to the Cross, the symbol of Jesus’ sacrifice for mankind. Your presence alone stirred a tsunami of emotions among the Filipinos, bringing tears in our eyes and smiles in our lips. From Asia to Vatican, we send you our prayers, love and gratitude. We ask the Lord to bless you with His unending grace as you continue your mission to evangelize the world as the Vicar of Christ. We will miss you, your smile, your surprises, your encouraging words, and we’ll be happy to welcome you back someday. And when we meet again, we hope that you’ll be proud of us because we have translated the lessons you taught us into concrete acts of love. Muchas Gracias, Papa Francesco! From the bottom of our hearts, we love you, @pontifex! ? #PapalVisitPH #DearPopeFrancis #BlessedbythePope #MercyandCompassion (Photo: AFP) A photo posted by Jeremy Perey (@jeremyperey) on

Truly, social media is a powerful tool when used properly. Through these media-sharing sites the people present at the place were able to share not only the event but also the gift of inspiration to others that didn’t make it to see the Pope.

You may share your experiences if you were part of the record-breaking attendance during the mass last weekend. Hopefully you didn’t upload photos with the wrong set of hashtags during that time or you might’ve been included in our “Wrong but Funny #DearPopeFrancis Instagrams“.

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