Dell Philippines Introduces New Inspiron 2-in-1 Lineup, Offering Powerful and Stylish Computing with Exceptional Flexibility

MANILA, Philippines, July 28, 2016 — Dell Philippines today announced a new line of Inspiron 2-in-1s that are ideal for students, young professionals and families seeking an affordable solution to meet their everyday computing needs. The new lineup includes Dell Inspiron 11 3000 2-in-1 and Dell Inspiron 13 5000 2-in-1.

The completely refreshed 2016 Inspiron 2-in-1 lineup offers the mainstream 5000 Series and an entry-level 3000 Series that boasts vibrant colors and fun designs suitable for students starting their new school year. These new devices come with a wide range of processor options and configurable features, enabling students, families and users looking for great value to connect, learn and achieve more.

(from left) Charlz Adano, Marketing Manager, Consumer, Dell Philippines, Michelle Rocha Umali, Brand Manager – Notebooks, Dell Philippines, Christopher Papa, Country Manager, Dell Philippines, Alvin Habana, Brand Manager – Desktops, Dell Philippines

"With the new Inspiron 2-in-1 lineup, our customers in the Philippines can work where they need to and play when they want to," said Chris Papa, Country Manager, Dell Philippines. "Whatever you can create or imagine, you can achieve it with the 2-in-1 laptop best suited to your needs. Dell is thrilled that our innovative technology can help make your creation a reality. Our customers inspire us, and we keep on innovating for them."

Inspiron 11 3000 2-in-1: Perfect for Back to School and the Whole Family

This 11-inch 2-in-1 combines the performance of a laptop and the convenience of a tablet in an affordable ultra portable design that makes it easy to take anywhere. It offers a rich set of features wrapped in a colorful, fun design that’s easy to use and built for the long haul. It features the latest processors from Intel^® providing speedy performance for surfing the web, writing a term paper, editing videos or doing web chats. 

A vibrant HD resolution (1366x768) display provides crisp, bright image on-screen and is easy to position for clear viewing. The laptop’s USB 3.0 port and Micro SD media card reader make managing the user’s digital library a snap.

With 8 hours of battery life¹, the new Inspiron 11 3000 2-in-1 is designed for unplugged adventures. Whether moving in-between classes, roaming around the shopping malls, stuck in traffic when commuting, or moving around the house, the Inspiron 11 3000 2-in-1 is an ideal companion for entry-level users.  

Inspiron 5000 2-in-1s Laptops: Rich Features, Powerful Options

These Inspiron 5000 2-in-1s embrace a sleek new design and a brilliant wide-angle FHD resolution display. The 5000s provide a great range of features and easy-to-use options. The infrared camera option works with Windows Hello facial recognition so users can easily log in with just a look, and a back-lit keyboard option makes working in dim environments more pleasant. Available SSDs provide longer battery life, quicker responsiveness and improved shock resistance as compared to conventional rotational HDDs.

The 13-inch 2-in-1’s compact size and light weight make it ideal for everyday travel. Inspiron 5000 2-in-1s start at 1.62 kg²  with FHD display for 13 inch, and up to 16GB of dual channel DDR4 memory—perfect for multi-taskers who keep several applications open at the same time and switch between them.

Dell Premium Support with Proactive Service, more Confidence in Computing

Starting with these new Dell Inspiron 2-in-1 laptops, Dell consumer products now comes with Dell Premium Support service, with improved support and simplified steps. Customers can access this service nationwide by contacting Dell’s Hotline at +63 2 663 2000 or 1800 1601 0061.

Powered by Dell’s innovative, award-winning SupportAssist technology, Premium Support automatically detects both hardware and software issues and proactively alerts consumers when they occur. SupportAssist also enables Dell’s technicians to initiate contact  with customers and begin resolving the problem, often before they even know an issue exists. 

Some of Dell Premium Support key service offerings include:

• 24x7 support access by phone or online^{4, 5}
• Onsite service after remote diagnosis within 1-2 business days⁶
• Single resource for hardware and software expertise
• Proactive resolution of issues automatically detected by SupportAssist technology
• Comprehensive software support and collaborative assistance for preinstalled software titles like Microsoft Office, Explorer, Outlook, and more
• Help and “how to” for network connectivity, printer setup, back-up, anti-virus set up, operating system upgrades and more

For more information, visit www.dell.com/premiumsupport.

Pricing and Availability
All products will be available starting August 2016

• Inspiron 11 3000 2-in-1 starting price is PHP 23,790.00
• Inspiron 13 5000 2-in-1 starting price is PHP 46,190.00 

About Dell

Dell Inc. listens to customers and delivers innovative technology and services that give them the power to do more. For more information, visit www.dell.com.

Dell and Inspiron are trademarks of Dell Inc. Dell disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others.

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¹Up to 8 hours 4 minutes tested with Intel Core m3-6Y30 CPU, 4 GB RAM, 500 GB HDD configuration. Actual results may vary depending on configurations. 

²Weights vary depending on configuration and manufacturing variability.

³Dell does not make unsolicited calls asking to charge to fix an issue a customer did not report or previously request help with unless they have signed up for our premium support services like Dell Tech Concierge, Dell Premium Support or Dell ProSupport services.

⁴Based on a Dell analysis dated April 2016. Some Premium Support features are not available on all products. Remote diagnosis is determination by online/phone technician of cause of issue. If issue is not resolved remotely, technician and/or part will be dispatched. Onsite response times may vary depending on product’s geographical location. Click here for more information. 

⁵English-only support after local business hours

⁶Onsite Service after Remote Diagnosis: Technician or replacement part will be dispatched if necessary following online or telephone-based troubleshooting. Subject to parts availability, geographical restrictions and terms of service contract. Response times may vary depending on product’s geographical location. For details about Onsite Service, click here.

Waxing Facts that will make you throw your Razor out

We live in a world where being hairless other than the ones on our head is beautiful. Society has given much ado on being hairless from nose down and being seen with a body full of hair gives the impression as unhygienic.

While some of us grew up familiar with a razor, technology and the new era ushers in a better way in removing unsightly hair in our body.

Some might view it as plain vanity, but removing unsightly hair in our body simply shows that we care for our overall looks and we value how people sees us.Hair removal is a lifestyle and it shows how you brand yourself.

Branding yourself properly will eventually lead to elation. Feeling good about yourself can lead to a more productive life as it boost your confidence resulting to a more productive you.

Read on to establish pros and cons in ways to removing hair in your body.

Shaving vs. Waxing

Shaving

• Removes hair from surface
• Hair grows back in a day
• Corse regrowth
• Done every 2 days
• Skin discoloration
• Prone to nicks, cuts and razor burns

Waxing

• Removes hair from the root
• Hair grows back in 3 weeks
• Lighter and finer regrowth
• Done every 3-4 weeks
• No discoloration
• No nicks and cuts

Affordability

France, the place of love and the embodiment of timeless beauty brings to the country a technology of painless and hairless prowess.

Make way for Bella La Peau, a professional hair waxing salon that’s committed to bringing value for money and soothing services. 

Bella La Peau directly translates to “beautiful skin”, hence, one will expect a salon that is dedicated to transforming the image of your skin to near perfection, soft to the eyes and touch.

Belle La Peau uses an exclusive Non – Strip Wax XXX from Singapore and is the sole Philippine franchisee of Wax XXX Academy which trains and equip their treatment professionals at an International level.

Belle La Peau Non-Strip waxes are made out of Pine Tree that are known to be rich in Vitamin A, hence, it helps prevent oxidative stress on your skin which explains the painless treatment. Furthermore, Belle La Peau waxes are warm, clay-type that are non-water based and are less susceptible to infections.

Get acquainted with your perfect wax
Belle La Peau uses 4 types of wax targeted to match the type of your hair: 

La Parfait CireBleau (Perfect Blue) Uses a strong polymer formulation that allows flexibility and is suitable for long course hair such as I your legs, arms, body and pubic area.

La Parfait Cire Rose (Perfect Pink) is a wax formulated from Titanium Dioxide which is a non-irritant formula that enhances skin’s natural protection and is suitable for Ingrown hair and for recently shaven hair.

La Parfait CireParfum (Perfect Scent-Orange) is a soothing aromatherapy was suitable for those who regularly wax and it effectively removes soft, short hairs such as in the face and nostrils.

La Parfait Core de Riz (Rice Wax – Green) is a wax formulated with rice from Japan that uses a low temperature suitable for long fine hair.

Belle La Peau has several branches Nationwide, visit their website: www.bellelapeau.com  and like their FB page: https://www.facebook.com/bellelapeau/; Instagram: @BELLELAPEAU and Twitter: @BELLELAPEAU to know more about their exciting promo and hair raising prices.

Gear up for School with CD-R King

Students are thrilled to go back to school especially with new stuff to add to their gear.  Our children are so keen in keeping up with the Joneses and having the latest gadget gives them the drive to look forward to the school year 2016-2017.

They anticipate to parade on the catwalks of their beloved school sporting the latest trend to match their new uniforms, shoes, bags, notebooks, etc.

Most of all its Parent’s funding season, the pinnacle of all. Allowance so to speak, where kids learn their first haggling in the world of finance.

Every parents dream is to fully provide for their treasured children/students. The necessities required by the academe is more often overwhelming. Thus, CD-R King perceives the need to provide for parents, students, and the school itself a channel where quality yet affordable supplies can be acquired.

Remember when CD-R King disrupted the nation by providing the most affordable blank media? Everyone shifted to the brand and most Filipinos are thankful to have an alternative as oppose to the more expensive ones in the market. Giving Filipinos a practical option has always been CR-R King's vision.

Widest more affordable options for everyone

CD-R King still carries your beloved blank media for as low as Php5.00

USB flash drives as low as Php160.00

They also have the most basic back to school neccessities such as Ballpens for as low as Php2.00 a piece and Mechanical pencils for as low as Php10.00. 


You can also buy Bond papers and other paper needs such as Photo and transfer sheets.

As far as gadget technology are concerned, you can now extend battery life of one gadget to another thru Micro USB to Micro USB mobile charging cable.

Get more data space for your Iphone with PQI i-connect.

Micro SD for android for as low as Php150.00

Scientific calculators are also very affordable at Php90.00

Schools may also enjoy the affordability CD-R King has to offer

Entry level projector for small classrooms can be acquired for as low as Php3,800.00

While bigger area projectors can be obtained for as low as Php9,900.00

Projector boards are offered for as low as Php2,280

Wireless Laser Presenter for as low as Php280.00

All these and more are available from your One-Stop media provider, CD-R King. Visit their more than 400 branches nationwide for any of your office, home and school needs.

You may also visit their website, http://www.cdrking.com/ for more product listings. Like them on Facebook for more promos: https://www.facebook.com/cdrkingph.

PMAP National Wellness Day

Did you know that 9 of the 10 leading causes of death in the Philippines are health related? And did you also know that just by eating better, making small lifestyle changes and doing moderate activity on most days of the week, we can reduce the risk of many diseases and increase our quality of life?

The People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) is advocating health and wellness in the workplace as one of the most important issues that companies need to address today. With this, PMAP will hold a nationwide event called National Wellness Day that is envisioned to be participated by various companies in the country, both PMAP and non-PMAP members.

PMAP President Jesse Francis N. Rebustillo said that through the years, the organization have organized employee activities like sports fests, family day events and the likes for its member companies. "This time, we want to come up with an activity that will help promote awareness among employers and employees about the importance of being physically, emotionally and spiritually healthy."

PMAP is encouraging companies to conduct a half-day event in their respective workplaces that includes sponsored healthy lunch and snack; learning sessions on work-life balance, holistic and spirituality; and the 7-Minute PMAP Wellness Moment, a quick wellness activity that involves stretching and meditation.

The wellness moment involves the following activities:

• 2-minute stretching/ self-massage
• 2-minute of silence (to pray or meditate)
• 1-minute dance/ jog in place/ jump or hop and
• 1-minute clapping/ laughing or handshakes with colleagues

For the video guide of the wellness moment, please visit fb.com/pmap1956.

Companies who will join in the event are encouraged to document their participation through videos and/ or photos and send a copy to the PMAP Secretariat to be included in the list of companies who will be recognized with a workplace wellness certificate during a PMAP event.

"We encourage all our members to participate in this worthy activity likewise to discuss to your employees our advocacy on how to stay fit and become more productive members of our society," Rebustillo added.

VXI Opens Flagship Facility in Pasay, eyes one or two more by yearend

Pasay City, Philippines, 15 June 2016 — Contact center solutions provider VXI Global Solutions recently opened its flagship facility in Pasay — its seventh in the Philippines—and is looking at opening one or two more by end of this year.

Speaking to the local media during the facility’s grand opening at the Five E-Com Center located at the Mall of Asia Complex in this city, Jared Morrison, Senior Vice President and Country Manager for the Philippines of VXI Global Holdings B.V. Philippines, Inc., said they are already in the market scouting for two more additional locations.

Photo shows (from left): Anant Singh - Vp for Operations, VXI Global Holdings B.V. Philippines, Inc.; Secretary Adrian Cristobal – Department of Trade and Industry Secretary; Jared Morrison – Senior Vice President and Country Manager, VXI Global Holdings B.V. Philippines, Inc.; Eppie Titong - Vp for Operations, VXI Global Holdings B.V. Philippines, Inc.

Morrison said among those locations are one at the National Capital Region (NCR) and another provincial site. He mentioned that they’ve already looked at the Next Wave Cities list of the Department of Science and Technology-Information and Communications Technology Office (DOST-ICTO) and the Information Technology and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP) for possible locations.

“We’ve seen the list and we’ve already sat down with our real estate consultants. Right now, we’re developing strategies on where to locate next,” explains Morrison.

"Filipinos are not cheaper, Filipinos are BETTER." - Jared Morrison, Senior Vice President and Country Manager, VXI Global Holdings B.V. Philippines, Inc.

He added that VXI will make the announcement on the new expansion location, whether in the NCR or in the province, by the end of this year and the next one by early next year.

Davao City was mentioned as a possible provincial site again since VXI already has an existing facility there. “Of course Davao is also still possible but we don’t want to compete with ourselves. However, if there’s room for one more there, then we’d love to go to Davao,” he said.

“We have always known our countrymen are smart, talented, and hardworking. They also have that special characteristic, which Mr. Jack Ma of Alibaba calls ‘the love quotient’ or LQ. There is knowledge and intelligence to be found anywhere in the world—but what he observed was that Filipinos seem to have the LQ: that extra fervor to serve; the true desire to help the client,” - Secretary Adrian Cristobal – Department of Trade and Industry Secretary, on behalf of President Benigno Aquino III

The Pasay site, costing around an estimated Php 185 million to build and will house more than 1,000 employees, is already filled to about 80% of its total capacity and Morrison said they expect to be fully loaded by the end of this year as well.

But what’s even more exciting is the fact that the new facility will provide additional jobs for those interested to work in the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry. Last year, Morrison said VXI paid a total of close to Php 3 billion in salaries and this facility will definitely add up to that total.

“VXI has an excellent service track record with our clients and they are demanding more of our services so we have to develop an excellent talent pool, which we compensate with above-industry standard pay, including other exceptional benefits. People work for us and stay long with us because they see opportunities for career advancement and growth, the chance to lead people. That’s the value that VXI offers in terms of jobs for those who want a career in the BPO industry,” Morrison added.

Photo shows (from left): Debbie Santos - Vp for Talent Acquisition, VXI Global Holdings B.V. Philippines, Inc. ; Wilkins Tan, Vp for Business Excellence and Support Services, VXI Global Holdings B.V. Philippines, Inc. ; Anant Singh - Vp for Operations VXI Global Holdings B.V. Philippines, Inc. ; Jared Morrison - Svp and Country Manager, VXI Global Holdings B.V. Philippines, Inc. ; Secretary Adrian Cristobal - DTI Secretary ; Eppie Titong - Vp for Operations, VXI Global Holdings B.V. Philippines, Inc. ; Jovy Llanes - Vp for Human Resources, VXI Global Holdings B.V. Philippines, Inc.

VXI has more than 21,000 people working around the world with office in the US, China and of course the Philippines. More than 40% of its global employee footprint is based in the Philippines. The company started with only 590 employees in 2003 and grew at an average of 30% per annum, and now has more than 10,000 employees as of June this year working in its facilities in Makati, Ortigas and Quezon City. Last year, VXI grew its headcount in the Philippines by 16% from 2014.

VXI provides call center and ITO services in more than 25 languages for leading global Fortune 500 companies. Its partners rely on a complete range of contact center and technology solutions to retain and grow their customer base while maintaining the highest level of quality and operational excellence.

For more information about VXI, visit www.vxi.com.