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Dec 11, 2019

Enjoy these perks from PayMaya this 12.12 SALE and beyond

Jexx Hinggo 4:38 PM lifestyle , 0 Comments

It's the season of giving --- and shopping! Take your shopping game to the next level and enjoy perks and rewards if you use PayMaya during the 12.12 SALE!

Perks when you shop using PayMaya this 12.12 SALE!

Enjoy 1%, 10%, or 100% CASHBACK when you spend at least P500 online or in stores using your physical or virtual card. Get an additional P150 CASHBACK when you reach an accumulated spend of P5,000.
Get 30% OFF at LAZADA when you spend at least P500. Redeem the PayMaya voucher from the Lazada app and enjoy a maximum discount of P150.
Spend a minimum of P1,500 and get a discount of 25% discount (up to P2,000) on your ZALORA purchase when you use the promo code - PYMYONLINEFEVER.

If you missed the 12.12 SALE, you can still enjoy these perks from PayMaya!

Get two chances of earning u to 100% CASHBACK when you spend at least P100 if you pay via PayMaya QR at partner establishments from December 14 to 15, 2019.
If you #ScanToPay at Robinsons Department Stores, you'll get a chance to win one of the iPhone 11 units that are up for grabs! Just spend at least P100 via PayMaya QR to earn one raffle entry.

This is the best time to download your own PayMaya account! Register for an account and enjoy a fun way to shop this holiday season.

Remember, this 12.12 and beyond, don’t pay cash. PayMaya!

To find out more about all the exclusive deals you can avail of with your PayMaya account, visit www.paymaya.com/deals or follow @PayMayaOfficial on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

PayMaya, the digital financial services arm of Voyager Innovations, is the only financial technology company in the Philippines offering integrated consumer and merchant payment solutions with the widest on-ground branch network. It is the first to give millions of Filipinos an e-wallet that allows them to pay cashless transactions at any time of the day, anywhere in the world, and from any device. It is the financial technology arm of Voyager Innovations, the leading technology company in the country backed by PLDT, KKR, Tencent, World Bank’s IFC and the IFC Emerging Asia Fund.

Nov 11, 2019

Starbucks 2019 Holiday Offerings

Greet the holiday season with tons of love and laughter at Starbucks with their 2019 holiday offerings. Let me share to you their holiday collection, food and beverages, and their 2020 Planner and Travel Organizers.

Nov 10, 2019

Score amazing deals this 11-11 with PayMaya

Jexx Hinggo 1:16 PM lifestyle , 3 Comments

Getting ready to shop and score amazing deals this 11-11?

Oct 31, 2019

Taiwan Excellence is back in Davao for Taiwan Expo 2019

Jexx Hinggo 6:26 PM events , tech 0 Comments

Taiwan Excellence is an award and symbol that reviews and recognizes Taiwanese innovative products that represent excellent quality. Taiwan Excellence will bring and showcase world-class products to the upcoming Taiwan Expo at the SMX at SM Lanang Premier on November 8 to 9, 2019 in Davao City. They hope to build a fun and harmonious relationship with Davao consumers by introducing elite Taiwanese brands.

Oct 13, 2019

GotChow and Gottsaa now in Davao

Jexx Hinggo 7:38 PM food , 2 Comments

Did you just say, "Dami kong gutom today!"?

Let me bring you to these new restaurants where they serve big servings of meaty dishes and fresh milk teas.

Oct 12, 2019

PLDT-SMART opens first Convergence Stores in Mindanao

Jexx Hinggo 10:00 AM events , tech 0 Comments

PLDT-SMART Convergence Stores now open to the public!

PLDT and SMART Communications just unveiled their first Convergence Stores in Mindanao. These unique digital lifestyle hubs have innovative installations and customer-centric designs fit for the digital-savvy Dabawenyos and are located at Gaisano Mall of Davao and SM Lanang Premier.

Sep 30, 2019

HUAWEI Nova 5T - Latest Flagship Killer?

Jexx Hinggo 12:30 PM tech , 2 Comments

Could this be Huawei's newest flagship killer?

Let me share you the specs of the new Huawei Nova 5T.

DESIGN
It has a 6.36-inch Full HD+ HUAWEI Punch Full view Display. It's ultra-light, ultra-slim, and has a glass body with a fashionable iridescent shine that makes this phone looks premium. It is available in three colors - Crush Blue, Black, and my favorite Midsummer Purple.

On the left, you'll see the SIM tray that can house 2 nano sims at the same time. On the right, we have the volume rocker and power button which also serves as the fingerprint scanner. This is something new to me and it takes some time to get used to. The only problem with this button is that it's wobbly and the surface is rough.

You'll see the speaker, main microphone, and USB Type C port at the bottom. Unfortunately, there is no audio port. You'll have to use an adaptor to use the headset but don't worry, it's included inside the box.

DISPLAY
This could be the brightest screen among the HUAWEI phones I've reviewed in the past. The hole punch is not that distracting for me because I've seen this in the new Samsung phones. The screen is wide enough to enjoy watching my favorite series on Netflix and YouTube. Audio is pretty good too.

OS AND PROCESSOR
It runs in Kirin 980 Dual NPU Chipset and Android 9 Pie. The same hardware that powers the Mate 20 Pro and P30 Pro. It has an 8GB RAM and 128 ROM so you get to enjoy more movies, games, and surfing smoothly.

BATTERY
The HUAWEI Nova 5T has a 3,750mAh battery and capable of fast charging. It allows you to get from 0% to 50% in just 28 minutes of charge time.

CAMERAS
Now let's talk about its five AI cameras. It has 48MP main camera, 16MP ultra-wide camera, 2MP dedicated Macro lens, and 2MP depth sensor. And then there's a 32MP front-facing camera. It can capture sharp and high-quality photos with delicate details. It is also capable of stunning night shots and 4cm close shots with its macro lens.

Unfortunately, I lost the photos I took using the "light trails" mode. But I highly recommend it!

PRICE
The HUAWEI Nova 5T is available at P18,990 in the Philippines. You can purchase it in any HUAWEI store or 8telcom Mobile Solutions store nationwide.

FINAL THOUGHTS
I love the design and how thin it is. It may be too fragile for me because of its glass design but I love its grip in my hands. Two thumbs up for its rear cameras but not so for its front camera. The night mode and light trail mode are highly recommended. If you're looking for a smartphone with good performance, premium design, and good rear cameras, you should consider this.

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SAMSUNG Galaxy A50s Unboxing

Jexx Hinggo 4:03 AM tech , 0 Comments

Join me as I unbox the new and improved SAMSUNG Galaxy A50s.

Watch the full unboxing on my YouTube channel below.

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Sep 19, 2019

SKY FIBER launches new speed plans and the first ALL-IN BOX

Jexx Hinggo 10:00 AM events , lifestyle 2 Comments

SKY Fiber has everything your family needs to connect, watch, and play!

Sep 11, 2019

Experience autumn-inspired beverages at Starbucks

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Starbucks will bring everyone the smooth and creamy flavors of fall with their new hot and cold beverages to enjoy during this cool time of the year.

Sep 6, 2019

Half Half Hooray! Dunkin Coffee Day Fills Filipinos with Good Vibes

Jexx Hinggo 3:37 PM event , food 1 Comments

Struggling to get up today? Do you still want to dream of Piolo Pascual standing in front of you serving you a hot cup of coffee? Make your dreams come true because the Ultimate Heartthrob will visit 3 Dunkin' Donuts stores in Luzon today to give free cups of coffee for "Dunkin' Coffee Day"!

Aug 25, 2019

Azuela Cove Food Walk - Nords Bread Hub

Jexx Hinggo 7:41 PM food , 2 Comments

Azuela Cove is set to be Davao's prime waterside community with residential towers, restaurants, offices, and events venue. I've visited Azuela Cove a couple of times for events like the Big Bad Wolf and food tasting at Union Market.

Aug 24, 2019

Feast All You Can at Lugang Cafe Davao this August

Jexx Hinggo 9:53 PM food , 0 Comments

Can't get enough of Lugang Cafe's Xiao Long Bao and other Taiwanese dishes?

From August 1 to 31, Monday to Saturday, enjoy an all you can eat dimsum and more at Lugang Cafe!

Aug 11, 2019

Kadayawan Durian Festival 2019

Jexx Hinggo 12:00 PM events , food 0 Comments

The Kadayawan Durian Festival kicks off at SM Lanang Premier's Northwing Event Grounds last August 9, 2019!

Aug 8, 2019

A Madayaw Kadayawan at Park Inn by Radisson Davao

Jexx Hinggo 4:47 PM food , 1 Comments

Celebrate the sumptuous harvest of native fruits and delicacies at Park Inn by Radisson Davao! RBG Bar and Grill, the hotel's all-day dining restaurant, presents a set meal and a buffet spread in a theme of "A Taste of Filipino Culture".

Jul 12, 2019

Miniso x Marvel Collection Now Available

Jexx Hinggo 12:06 PM lifestyle , miniso 0 Comments

Miniso x Marvel Collection by Jexx Hinggo

The well-known Japanese lifestyle brand just released

its Marvel collection in the Philippines!

Jul 5, 2019

TECH REVIEW: Huawei Y9 Prime 2019

Jexx Hinggo 6:45 PM huawei , tech 1 Comments

Huawei Y9 Prime 2019 Jexx Hinggo 8telcom Mobile Solutions

There's no stopping Huawei in producing top class smartphones today! They actually released their new midrange smartphone from its Y-series -- the Huawei Y9 Prime. It is their first smartphone that has a selfie pop-up camera.

Jul 4, 2019

New Food Choices at Roxas Night Market

Jexx Hinggo 5:59 PM featured , food 1 Comments

It's been a while since I visited Roxas Night Market. I was busy at work and never got the chance to have a meal with friends there. When my friends from Cebu went to Davao for a visit, I brought them there so they can experience the fun night market we have in the city. I was surprised to see new food items from different food stalls, and I realized why not share this to my readers?

Jun 21, 2019

TECH REVIEW: Zenfone Max Pro M2

Jexx Hinggo 4:16 AM tech , 0 Comments

ASUS released their newest "Battery King" smartphone in the market and we got lucky to get a hands-on on the new Zenfone Max Pro M2. Let me share you my detailed impressions below.

DESIGN

It has a 3D glossy polycarbonate back that at first glance, you can tell that it's a premium mobile smartphone. It's really light and easy to grip. The front glass is equipped with Corning Gorilla Glass 6 for better protection from scratches and breakage. Unfortunately, it is a smudge and fingerprint magnet but you can use the free jelly case.

All of the buttons are located on the right side just like the Zenfone 5Z. The sim tray is placed on the upper left and can house 2 sims and 1 microSD at the same time. It has a 64GB of storage and can expand up to 2TB.

ASUS Zenfone Max Pro M2 Review Jexx Hinggo

A noise-cancelling microphone is located on the top and the main one is located at the bottom part along with the micro USB port, 3.5mm audio port, and loudspeaker.

The dual cameras and flash are not that protruded at the back. The fingerprint scanner is also located at the back and not too far for me to reach.

It's available in 2 color options - Midnight Blue and Cosmic Titanium. The Midnight Blue has 2 variants - 4GB and 6GB RAM/64GB of storage, while the Cosmic Titanium only has 6GB RAM/64GB of storage.

What's inside the box?

Zenfone Max Pro M2
User Guide
Warranty card
Earphones plus buds case
Sim ejector tool
Clear jelly case
USB cable
Charging brick

DISPLAY

It features a 6.3 inch full HD display and 1080x2280 resolution. You will enjoy the vibrant colors and crisp details even under broad daylight. With its wide display, you'll enjoy watching videos and playing your mobile games anywhere.

The notch holds the 13-megapixel camera with LED flash and it has a small chin at the bottom.

AUDIO

It has an impressive audio quality that brings your viewing and gaming experience to the next level.

OS and UI

It runs initially on Android 8.1 Oreo when I received the unit. After a few days of use, I received an update and currently, it's on Android 9.0 Pie. It became faster and I like the new navigation buttons more.

PERFORMANCE

The Zenfone Max Pro M2 is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor and Adreno 512 GPU. I have no problems with it since then. The games were smooth and no lags. It doesn't heat up even if I played mobile games for an hour.

It has a face unlock feature that works fine for me. I've used the fingerprint scanner more and it was definitely smooth and fast.

BATTERY

Zenfone Max Pro M2 was tagged as the Battery King with 5,000mAh battery and capable of fast charging. I tried using it for just one to two hours for 5 days without recharging it, and I still got 20% battery left.

It took an hour to reach from 18% to 95% battery. It also features Reverse Charging so I can charge my other phones with the Zenfone Max Pro M2 using the USB OTG.

CAMERA

The Zenfone Max Pro M2 has a 12MP and 5MP rear cameras that can take decent photos in good lighting condition. The secondary rear camera is for portrait/bokeh effect. It has 13 AI Scene Detection features which are a great update from its predecessor. The images are sharp and have high contrast. In low light, some shots are grainy and tend to wash out some details.

It has a 13MP selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture and LED flash. It takes good selfies in good lighting condition but it struggles in low light.

Here are some samples

FOR UNITS WITH BELOW .179 BUILD NUMBER

We are pleased to share that AI cameras have become official with the ZenFone Max Pro M2! This is with the .186 FOTA, which comes automatically after you get .179. You can check via SETTINGS > ABOUT PHONE > BUILD NUMBER> WW_Phone-##.####.####.179-########

If you are not on .179, you may download the FOTA here:

https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/ZenFone/ZB631KL/UL-ASUS_X01BD-WW-15.2016.1812.179-user.zip

INSTRUCTIONS FOR MANUAL INSTALLATION:

1. Download the zip file (do not unzip)

2. Open “Files” app

3. Copy-paste into Internal Storage (do not unzip)

· To make internal storage visible, tap on the vertical dots and select “Show Internal Storage”

4. Restart the phone

PRICE
The 4GB RAM variant costs P12,995 while the 6GB RAM variant costs P14,995.

FINAL THOUGHTS

All hail the Battery King! I enjoyed using it on games such as Mobile Legends and Pokemon Quest.
The screen is wide and has a vibrant display. I enjoy watching Netflix series in my bed now than watching it on TV in our living room.
Experienced zero lags and delays
Added feature: AI Scene Detection
Premium looking smartphone and very light

I have a very small problem with the app drawer though. Maybe I'm not used to it or I just don't like swiping up to see the apps. I find it hard to search for a specific app or folder when swiping up. Maybe I'm just nitpicky about it or I did not organize the apps well, but it became a pet peeve for days. LOL! But overall, I would recommend the Zenfone Max Pro M2.

The Zenfone Max Pro M2 is available on all ASUS Accredited Shops, Shopee, and Lazada.

Thanks for dropping by!

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Jun 8, 2019

Hit pause and enjoy Starbucks newest summer beverages

Jexx Hinggo 3:14 AM food , 1 Comments

Starbucks unveils their newest revitalizing drinks that will help you sit still, slow down, and savor its rich flavors starting June 4. Summer is not yet over, they say. So, let's enjoy more sunny days for a bit longer with these indulgent treats.

Apr 9, 2019

Indulge in Starbucks Summer Getaway

Jexx Hinggo 3:52 PM food , lifestyle 0 Comments

Finally, it's summertime! That means we're about to get the latest offerings from Starbucks.

Apr 3, 2019

TECH REVIEW: ASUS Zenfone 5Z

Jexx Hinggo 4:06 PM asus , tech 1 Comments

Not so long time ago, I was introduced to ASUS Zenfone by a colleague and got lucky to win a Zenfone 2 Laser. I had fun using it and I thought it was the best Android phone in the market at that time. Since then, ASUS did not stop producing top quality smartphones. They even released versions like the Max, Live, Lite, and Pro. Then February last year, they released the new Zenfone 5 series. And probably the best of the batch is the Zenfone 5Z.

Mar 29, 2019

Real Food for Every Mood with Maxs Rice Bowls

Jexx Hinggo 3:28 PM food , 0 Comments

Max's Restaurant lets you tune up your appetite with new Rice Bowl offerings starting at P149 each. They now have a wide selection of menu for their rice bowls that can set your day on the right track.