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Why LU and Huawei P20 should be in your travel list

Sandwiched by the West Philippine Sea to the west and the Cordillera mountain range to the east, the province of La Union is a paradise whether you are a beach lover or a mountain trekker. Thankfully, smartphones these days, such as the Huawei P20 series handsets, allow us to capture the grandeur of nature while experiencing it through photos and videos. These images allow us to relive the moment and share them with our friends and loved ones through social media. In a video shared through Facebook, DJ Andi Manzano and photographer JC Gellidon demonstrate to us through a photo challenge titled #SeeMore: Celebrities vs. Photographers why we should include La Union and the Huawei P20 Pro in our travel checklist. Although not a professional photographer, Andi thinks that she can beat JC with her Huawei P20 Pro, thanks to its AI Object Recognition and different Color Features. Here's the video. Like Andi and JC, you can also have the power to capture great images with a mobile device whe

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7th Salomon X-Trail Run happening in Subic this July

Continuing to promote outdoor athleticism and push the boundaries of trail running, world's leading trail running brand Salomon announced the return of the highly anticipated Salomon X-Trail Run to be held at the Subic Bay Freeport Zone on July 22, 2018. Conceived in 2008, the Salomon X-Trail Run is an annual event organized by Salomon throughout the Southeast Asian region, specifically in countries like Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, and the Philippines. Because of the exceptional and technical trail routes involved, the X-Trail Run has gained the respect of the trail running community, continuing to attract more and more fitness junkies, outdoor enthusiasts, and runners from different levels. Following the success of last year's event which gathered nearly 1,200 participants, the 7th edition of the Salomon X-Trail Run Pilipinas aims to attract 1,500 runners across the Philippines, putting them in the challenging, lush, and vigorous forest trails of Subic. This year's race

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Best places to splurge during the Great Singapore Sale

Mastercard's Future of Outbound Travel in Asia Pacific (2016-2021) Report reveals that Filipinos made 3.4 million outbound trips in 2016 and that figure is expected to grow by an average of 4.4% each year to hit 4.3 million outbound trips in 2021. Meanwhile, Mastercard's Asia Pacific Destinations Index last year shows that Singapore is among the most popular travel destinations in the region. Speaking of Singapore, the Great Singapore Sale is just around the corner, happening from June 8 to August 12 this year. Heading to Singapore to go on a shopping spree during the Great Sale? Check out these destinations where you can catch the trendiest finds at irresistible prices, coupled with amazing perks! Changi Airport The first and the last stop when going to and leaving from Singapore, Changi Airport welcomes arriving guests and bids farewell to departing visitors with over 350 stores of luxury goods and necessities, representing the abundance and hospitality of the island city. Orchar

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ROX Outdoor Festival 2018 takes off!

Inspiring more people to "Get Outside" and discover the wonders of the outdoors, Recreational Outdoor eXchange (R.O.X) recently staged the much-anticipated two-day R.O.X. Outdoor Festival 2018. Riding on the theme "Play Outside", the event was successfully held in Bonifacio High Street, Taguig, graced by countless outdoor enthusiasts. Amplifying the excitement brought about by the event, visitors were treated to fun activities sponsored by R.O.X.'s active brands and partners. Fox Racing had a mini MX competition for customers who purchased at least PhP 2,000 worth of Fox items from May 18 to 20. Strider Racing featured wholesome sessions such as the Strider Adventure Zone, Bike Clinic, Balance Bike Lessons, Family Races, and raffle draws. Salomon Sprint Challenge made solo and duo runners try out Salomon shoes and vie for the fastest sprint, wherein winners took home Salomon Run the City Apparel and other products. Columbia challenged attendees with its The Last Man Standing. A game

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Volvo's fastest 20-ton excavator arrives in PH

Volvo's fastest 20-ton class excavator on the market, the Volvo EC200D recently debuted in the Philippines. Promising to deliver world-class performance, safety, energy efficiency, and service availability, the EC200D is designed to offer significant productivity improvements for various types of construction work like road construction, building, landscaping, and utility work. Powered by a Volvo D5E Tier 3 engine with 123kW output at 2000rpm coupled with strong hydraulics, the EC200D is designed to operate fast and with short cycle times. Boasting high swing torque and unique lifting capabilities, the EC200D's excavator cycle time includes digging, lifting, rotation, and unloading. Speeding up the cycle time increases the productivity of the EC200D. "The combination of a powerful engine, strong hydraulics in an exceptionally well-balanced machine makes the EC200D capable of lifting heavier weight at a higher swing speed. All this translates into higher productivity," says AM Muralid

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