Day: February 14, 2015

‘Tastes of JAPAN’ by ANA

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In September 2013, ANA Group launched its ‘Tastes of JAPAN’ campaign. This project, which introduces regional beverages and cuisine to ANA flights, airport lounges and other services, is designed to raise the profile of Japan’s lesser-known prefectures, particularly to overseas customers, and drive tourism to Japan. The project is also intended to stimulate local economies, in part by boosting consumption of regional agricultural products.

The seventh phase of the project will introduce ANA customers to products from Fukushima, Osaka and Tottori prefectures between March and May 2015. This will include:

Wine jelly made with baby peaches from Fukushima

Served at ANA SUITE LOUNGE in Haneda and Narita Airports. The baby peaches have edible stones, and the fruit is used whole in the wine-flavored jelly, which envelops the taste buds with a wonderful sensation as you take a mouthful.

Other offerings include ‘Fillet steak of prime Japanese Wagyu beef’ farmed in Fukushima, which will be available in DINING h in ANA SUITE LOUNGE at Haneda in May.

Bamboo shoot steak from the Senshu region

Available at DINING h in the ANA SUITE LOUNGE at Haneda Airport in April. The Kozumi bamboo shoots are cut thickly to preserve their natural goodness, and are flavored with a sweet-and-sour soy sauce-based dressing. Passengers using the ANA SUITE LOUNGE at Haneda and Narita Airports can also enjoy ‘Crème Chiboust made with satsumas from Osaka’.

Koura-yaki, traditional dish from Tottori

 

 

Available in Business Class from Japan on selected Asian routes, Koura-yaki is a succulent combination of crab meat and crab butter wrapped softly in egg. The accompaniment, ‘itadaki’, is made from rice and vegetables wrapped in deep-fried tofu and boiled in a delicious soup.

In addition, Daisen Chicken will be served in First Class on routes departing Europe to Japan.

Lenovo unveils plans to upgrade 7 devices to Lollipop

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Lenovo has just unveiled its plans to upgrade seven of its smartphones to Android 5.0 Lollipop which includes the Vibe Z2 Pro, Vibe X2, and the newly announced S90 and P70.

Below are the smartphones that will receive the Android 5.0 Lollipop upgrade:

* A5000
* A6000
* P70-A
* S90-A
* VIBE X2 (Lenovo X2)
* VIBE Z2
* VIBE Z2 Pro (Lenovo K920)

According to Lenovo, the upgrade will arrive via Over-The-Air (OTA) in the second quarter of 2015.

The company also noted that the upgrade only applies to the models “bought from retail market; operators customized or contract models are not covered.”

source: Lenovo

ALSO READ:
Lenovo P70 hands-on, first impressions
Lenovo S90 hands-on, first impressions
Lenovo Vibe X2 Review
Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro Review

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Lenovo unveils plans to upgrade 7 devices to Lollipop

Louie Diangson Leave a comment

Lenovo has just unveiled its plans to upgrade seven of its smartphones to Android 5.0 Lollipop which includes the Vibe Z2 Pro, Vibe X2, and the newly announced S90 and P70.

Below are the smartphones that will receive the Android 5.0 Lollipop upgrade:

* A5000
* A6000
* P70-A
* S90-A
* VIBE X2 (Lenovo X2)
* VIBE Z2
* VIBE Z2 Pro (Lenovo K920)

According to Lenovo, the upgrade will arrive via Over-The-Air (OTA) in the second quarter of 2015.

The company also noted that the upgrade only applies to the models “bought from retail market; operators customized or contract models are not covered.”

source: Lenovo

ALSO READ:
Lenovo P70 hands-on, first impressions
Lenovo S90 hands-on, first impressions
Lenovo Vibe X2 Review
Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro Review

The post Lenovo unveils plans to upgrade 7 devices to Lollipop appeared first on YugaTech | Philippines, Tech News & Reviews.

‘Walang eroplano, walang bazooka’

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WE are reblogging this article originally titled “Q and A with MILF Commander Haramen on Mamasapano: Walang eroplano, walang bazooka” published on the MindaNews website on February 13, 2015. It includes a Q and A by MindaNews’ Carolyn O. Arguillas with Commander Haramen, operations commander of the 7th Brigade of the 105thBase Command of the MILF’s Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces (BIAF).

SITIO AMILIL, Barangay Tukanalipao, Mamasapano, Maguindanao (MindaNews/12 Feb) — The few residents living along the highway in Barangay Tuka saw the signs of war when several truckloads of “sundalo” in full battle gear arrived late Saturday evening, January 24, disembarked from their vehicles and walked to the direction of Tukanalipao, some two kilometers away.

Bai Monera, 40, said the “sundalo” left their vehicles on the road. “Sundalo” in these areas is generic for government forces in camouflage uniform and the regulation boots. Monera only knew they were “pulis” when they heard the news the next day that members of the Special Action Force of the Philippine National Police (PNP-SAF) operated near their area.
Sunday dawn, January 25, gunshots awakened residents near and far. By evening, what would be the highest death toll in a single day clash between the government (GPH) and Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in the last 18 years — 67 — happened: 44 from the SAF, 18 from the MILF, and five civlians, according to the Commission on Human Rights.

The tragedy in Mamasapano happened 10 months after the signing of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB) and came at such a crucial time, as Congress was deliberating on the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) that would serve as the charter of the future Bangsamoro Government, the new autonomous political entity that both parties had targeted to install by 30 June 2016.

Click on the photo to read the full article on the MindaNews website.

MILF commander Haramen (right) is escorted by his men, narrated what happened on January 25, 2015 in an interview two Sundays later, February 8, at the cornfields in Sitio Amilil, Barangay Tukanalipao, Mamasapano, Maguindanao | MindaNews photo by Gregorio Bueno

MILF commander Haramen (right) is escorted by his men, narrated what happened on January 25, 2015 in an interview two Sundays later, February 8, at the cornfields in Sitio Amilil, Barangay Tukanalipao, Mamasapano, Maguindanao | MindaNews photo by Gregorio Bueno

 

UnionBank posts Php1.5 billion in Net income for 3M 2014

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Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) posted a net income of Php1.5 billion for the first three months of 2014, 61% lower than the Php4.0 billion earned a year ago,largely on account of the exceptionally high trading gainsin the same quarter last year.

Net interest income improved by 25% to Php2.6 billion, on the back of the 43% expansion in average levels of earning assets coupled with the continuous reduction in average funding costs. Service charges, fees and commissions similarly increased by 73% to Php0.9 billion, driven primarily by the strong loan releases of the newly acquired CitySavings Bank.

The first quarter of 2014 was marked by total resources and deposits breachingnew levels,to settle at Php411.4 billion and Php328.9 billion, respectively.

UnionBank focused its balance sheet growth on low-cost CASA deposits build-up and retail lending expansionto backstop the possible lack of trading opportunities this year. Average CASA deposits was up by 29%, anchored on the Bank’s unrelenting commitment to create value to customers by offering innovative cash management products and ensuring high levels of personalized and customized services. On other hand, average loan portfolio sustained double digit growth, led by the 26% expansion in retail lending.

As of end-March, the total branch network of UnionBank and its subsidiary CitySavings stands at 240, supported by more than 272onsite and offsite ATMs with access to over 15,000 ATMs across the country, a call center and internet banking (www.unionbankph.com).