Having a busy lifestyle as an A-list sporty active It girl, Juliana Gomez seeks a phone that not only matches her aesthetic, but also can keep up with her jam-packed schedule and bold living. With its eye-catching design and powerful performance, the Samsung Galaxy A Series delivers all that and more, which is exactly what she was vibing with these phones when she took guests on a tour inside the “Awesome Interactive Zone” during the Awesome Together Launch Party held at Marriott Manila Hotel.

Upon trying the Galaxy A34 5G and A54 5G, Juliana was in awe, checking out the excellent features packed in one smartphone. Here’s why the new Galaxy A series is awesome for Juliana:

Expandable Storage and Exceptional Performance

ICYDK, Juliana Gomez is not just the daughter of actors and politician parents Richard Gomez and Lucy Torres-Gomez, but she is also a champion of UAAP women’s fencing and an open competition in Thailand. As an athlete, it is imperative for her to keep track of her daily progress by recording her training and performance on her phone. “Thankfully, my Galaxy A34 5G allows up to a terabyte of memory and has great camera quality that allows me to take high-quality footage and zoom in on the smaller details of my game.”, Juliana said.

Besides being an international fencing champion, Juliana also prioritizes her studies as an Iska of UP Diliman. That’s why it’s very important to her to have a device that is fast and is efficient like the Galaxy A series’ phones with its super-fast 5G connectivity and top-of-the-line processors; Mediatek 1080 for the Galaxy A34 5G and Exynos 1380 for the Galaxy A54 5G. She mentioned, “Being a Gen Z consumer, I place high importance on phone performance because I use my phone more than an actual camera to take photos. I work through my phone more than I work using my laptop.”

Excellent Camera Quality and Durability

On her days off, Juliana is also an outgoing person, taking on adventures with her friends and family, either at local beaches or at various destinations around the world. As she had firsthand experience with the A series, she was amazed how the camera quality exceeded her expectations. “The phone’s ability to take bright and stable photos make[s] it the perfect tool to capture awesome memories with my loved ones.” Juliana cited.

For her worry-free adventures, Juliana also considers her phone’s durability. Lucky for her, the Galaxy A series’ IP67 rating makes it not just dust-resistant, but it can also withstand being submerged as deep as one meter of water for about 30 minutes. The Galaxy A series, in her own words, is “the most durable touch screen phone” she’s ever owned.

Trendy Colors and Premium Design

She also loved the fresh colorways that the Galaxy A series gives—Awesome Lime and Awesome Graphite for the Galaxy A54 5G, with Awesome Violet as an online-only offer, while the Galaxy A34 5G comes in Awesome Graphite and Awesome Violet. As per Juliana, they look “so trendy and premium”, with the metallic finish and an elegant glossy back glass panel for the Galaxy A54 5G and a prism patterned back panel for the Galaxy A34 5G.  “I love the way the Galaxy A Series phones look. Against any outfit, my Galaxy A34 5G adds the most pleasant pop of color, as if it were accessorizing my look.”, she said.

According to Juliana, the Galaxy A series is awesome for her because she finally has a phone that checks all the boxes. “It is beautifully designed, has great camera quality and a screen that is perfect for video consumption, the battery lasts long and the phone charges fast.”, she added.

Live an awesome life just like Juliana with your own Galaxy A series phone! The Galaxy A54 5G retails for PHP 26,990 for the 256GB variant and PHP 24,990 for the 128GB variant, while the Galaxy A34 5G retails for PHP 21,990 for the 256GB variant and PHP 19,990 for the 128GB variant.

Both gadgets come with great deals, such as Home Credit's flexible payment options and 0% Credit Card installment plans. If you wish to trade in your old gadget, you can save up to PHP 10,150. Bundle discounts with other Samsung devices are also available: get 50% off the Galaxy Buds2 Pro and Galaxy Buds2, and 30% off the Galaxy Watch5 Series. You will also continue to receive a Free Travel Adapter with their smartphones.

For more information, visit https://www.samsung.com/ph/ 

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Hundreds of Boholanos will unite for a fun run to support the construction of a school building in the earthquake-hit province of Bohol. On Sunday, July 27, 2014, Tapok- Tapok Bol- Anon, Inc., an organization of Boholanos based in Manila, in partnership with Habitat for Humanity Philippines will gear up towards the race for a brighter future of the youth of Bohol. The fundraising marathon is expected to be one of the biggest gatherings of the Boholano community in Manila this year.

Habitat is a non- profit organization which envisions a world where everybody has a decent place to live,. Habitat is committed to addressing the housing backlog in the Philippines, where millions remain in substandard housing.

In October last year, a magnitude 7.2 earthquake rocked parts of Bohol and the Central Visayas, destroying infrastructures and leaving hundreds of people dead. Just 3 weeks from the quake, the region was not spared from the path of the super Typhoon Yolanda (international name “Haiyan”) which sent some 40,000 Boholanos homeless. With these figures in mind, the Tapok- Tapok Bol- Anon Inc. saw the great need to partner with an organization to help their fellow Boholanos rise from the tragedy.

Today, more than six months after the earthquake, many families in Bohol remain homeless. In response to this need, Habitat targets to rebuild over 8,083 homes in 17 badly affected municipalities across the province providing decent, earthquake-resilient shelters to families still living in tents and make-shift houses.

All funds raised from the fun run will help fund the construction a school building in one of the worst hit barangays in Bohol. Tapok- Tapok Bol- Anon, Inc. hopes to help school children still holding their classes in tents and makeshift learning facilities. Registration fee is P300, the run categories are 3k and 4.5k. Participants will run around the Veteran’s Memorial Hospital grounds.

Tapok- Tapok Bol- Anon, Inc. was formed to further enhance the camaraderie and leadership of mid-level Boholanos based in Manila and contribute to Bohol’s well-being. Over the years, Tapok- Tapok Bol- Anon, Inc., has partnered with various government agencies and private organizations for programs to help support the needs of the Boholanos.

Today, Habitat for Humanity Philippines aims to rebuild the hard-hit areas in the various Visayan islands. It has continued to raise funds and gather volunteers in its goal to build 8,083 homes in 1,059 barangays of the 17 municipalities of Bohol. Habitat continues to seek the support of groups and individuals in building a better future for the Filipinos. To know more about Habitat and its programs, or to volunteer log on to www.habitat.org.ph.

The International Council of Museums-Philippines (ICOM-Philippines) is the National Committee and Secretariat of ICOM in the country, an international organization of museums and museum professionals committed to the conservation, continuation and communication to society of the world’s natural and cultural heritage, present and future, tangible and intangible. ICOM has a unique professional network of institutions and museum professionals worldwide collaborating and participating in discussions and reflections concerning museum development.

In line with the ICOM International Museums Day Celebration (IMD), ICOM-PH is pleased to announce its upcoming event entitled “IMD2014 Forum” echoing he ICOM theme, “Museum Collections make Connections” to be held on Friday, the 27^th of June 2013 in Manila, Philippines.

In partnership with the De La Salle -College of St. Benilde, Habitat for Humanity Philippines, University of the Philippines – Diliman, International Federation of Social Science Organizations, Philippine Association of Museums Inc, International Movement for Development Managers, Hiniraya Cultural Heritage and Development Foundation, GULF AIR, and other institutional partners, we will – as one team, celebrate the annual International Museum day in June and reflect on the global theme, “Museum Collections Make Connection” as we create the opportunity to introduce and strengthen new and creative collaborations among members, their museums and their partner stakeholders.

The objective for International Museum Day (IMD2014) is to continuously raise public awareness worldwide on the role museums play in the development of society. The global standard theme of IMD2014 is “Museum Collections Make Connections.” As the world moves away from traditional methods of engagement, museums musty find new ways to engage with their communities by making their collections more accessible and relevant to their stakeholders. It also encourages public awareness of the role of the museums in the development of society and promotes the connection that exists between different types of collection and their audiences.

ICOM – Philippines will be inviting representatives from its counterparts in Asia and Europe to share their won insights and best practices in making and keeping collections to the Filipinos. Speakers from province of Bohol will also be invited to share the current status of their lost treasures. Their presence will also solicit the help and support needed from the museum community in restoring and taking care of the collections affected by the recent natural disasters. Representatives of Indigenous People will also talk about their own collections that tell their stories. Congressman Teddy Baguilat of the lone district of Ifugao will share the collection, culture, heritage, and the current activities of the group of Indigenous People he belongs to. The Ifugaos are considered as the pride of the Philippine history and culture.

ICOM – Philippines is looking forward to see in museum professionals, advocate of museums, culture and the arts of everyone else who would like to learn more about the best practices on taking care of one’s collections using standards of museums’ code of ethics. ICOM – Philippines is inviting the public to join us as we celebrate the achievements of ICOM, share experiences as museum professionals and take ourselves to the next level of synergy.

If you would like to know more about ICOM Global, please visit icom.org or you may call ICOM-IMD Secretariat office at (632)550-2218. Please look for Ms. Mischelle Rico or Mia V. Morales.

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you on June 27 for International Museums Day 2014!