6 Trends to Try from Power Mac Center at Philippine Fashion Week 2017

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Power Mac Center returned to the runways of the Philippine Fashion Week to flaunt the latest and hottest in tech accessories. Joining the visual spectacle were Power Mac Center premium partners Sonix, Moshi, Wraps, Jabra, Sennheiser, and Hoco. Meticulously crafted audio accessories, cases, portable chargers, watch bands, and laptop bags, perfect for the fashion savvy and tech-obsessed millennial generation took center stage along with the Holiday 2017 collections.

“Power Mac Center stands at the forefront of technology that bridges function and form. This 21^st Philippine Fashion Week  is a testament  to  how  our curated collections, featuring everyday digital must-haves, can seamlessly integrate into any style and wardrobe,” said Power Mac Center Marketing Director Joey Alvarez.

True enough, here are six trends the Official Technology Retail Partner presented at the country’s biggest fashion event that happened on May 27-28, 2017 at the Discovery Primea in Makati City. 

Printed power banks

Prints are all the rage during summer season but Sonix predicts they’re here to stay even through the holidays. From its bestselling iPhone cases, dainty, cool prints have invaded portable chargers or power banks to add a little sparkle and be your pick-me-uppers come the stressful holiday season. They make for unique statement pieces, all while providing protection from everyday wear and tear. 

Full-sized yet lightweight backpacks

Even if your work or school getup requires a spacious laptop bag, you’re guaranteed to be always looking preppy with minimalist pieces like the Moshi bags that graced the Philippine Fashion Week runways. Gone are the days when “techie” meant “geeky” in the looks department. That stereotype has gone passé as current designs of accessories for Apple devices and other gadgets are as sophisticated as they are stylish.

Incognito pieces

You know those pieces that don’t look like what they are? Power Mac Center has them and can’t keep them under wraps anymore! Debuting in the Philippine Fashion Week runway this year was England-based brand Wraps, which owns the design patent of anti-tangle headphones you can wear on your wrist. Multifunctional fashion pieces are definitely a yes!

Integrated training apps

Achieve your fitness goals in style with accessories that help you push your boundaries and beat your best records, all while keeping you looking cool. Earphones, for instance, have long evolved in design to prioritize an ergonomic fit that remains snug even when you’re all sweaty. Wireless earphones nowadays like those made by Jabra come with intelligent apps that help you stay motivated and in the zone.

Luxury headphones

Sometimes, tech accessories are more of a necessity than mere fancy — for instance, if your job involves using your aural capacities. When you belong to that category, your best bets are products from brands like Sennheiser that have stood the test of time. It remains a trendsetter in the industry, carrying with it the quality of workmanship that make for great investment pieces when your life depends on it.

Classic watch bands

Complement your look with accessories made of premium materials like leather, stainless steel, and metal. Whether you want to dress up or tone down your ensemble, you’ll never go wrong with materials that never go out of style. Find inspiration from global brand Hoco, which develops digital and mobile phone spare parts like Apple Watch bands with a quality-first mindset and a devotion to building simple and practical products.

To show how these trends and digital tools are woven into the fabric of modern life, Power Mac Center collaborated with six of the country’s finest fashion mavens. Mixy Dy,Kaye Morales, Jerome Salaya-Ang, Jeffrey Rogador,EsAc, and Pat Santos integrated the fashion forward accessories into their respective collections, effectively marrying world class Filipino fashion and cutting-edge tech products.

Established in 1994, Power Mac Center has grown to be the premier Apple reseller and authorized service provider in the Philippines. It carries world-renowned brands of digital lifestyle essentials and provides Filipinos the complete Apple experience through its extensive network of retail stores, service centers, and training facilities nationwide. More information about products and services may be obtained from Power Mac Center’s 29 branches or at <www.powermaccenter.com> or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram (@powermaccenter).

Color Manila Celebrates End of Summer with at Least 10,000 Participants at the CM Blacklight Run in Manila

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The heavy downpour did not stop the more than 10,000 runners of Color Manila’s CM Blacklight Run Manila leg, held at Filinvest City, Alabang, last May 27, 2017, from enjoying the evening.

Celebrities such as Aubrey Miles, Host Sam YG, Ms. Global beauty queens, Ico Ejercito and Davao Aguilas FC players were among the thousands of participants who joined the much-anticipated non-timed race.

Participants got to experience the various color stations, as they wore their CM Blacklight headlamps that enhanced their blacklight experience. For those who joined the Rockstar and Challenge categories, they also had face paint applied on their faces.

Thousands of runners also partied until early hours of the morning during the Colour Festival, which capped their journey; wherein everyone threw colored powder up in the air, while everyone danced to the music.

“We are glad that we were able to gather at least 10,000 runners this evening and that the participants still got to enjoy tonight’s race, despite the weather. We hope to see everyone again in our next events in Bacolod, Laguna and Davao”, says Color Manila VP Justine Cordero.

CM Blacklight Bacolod leg is set to take place on June 3, 2017, while the CM Blacklight Davao leg will take place on August 12, 2017. The CM Challenge Laguna run on the other hand, will take place on June 25, 2017.


For more information, please visit www.colormanilarun.com.

CHED Approves Increase in Tuition and Other Fees for 268 Private HEIs Nationwide

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The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) released today the approved applications of 268 private higher education institutions (HEIs) in the country to increase their tuition and other school fees for academic year 2017-2018.

The approved applications represent 16 percent of the total number of 1,652 private HEIs in the country. This is 36 HEIs lower than the reported 304 HEIs last academic year.Of the 268 private HEIs, 262 will increase tuition while only 237 will increase other school fees.

Across the private HEIs with approved increases in either tuition or other school fees, the average increase in tuition is 6.96% or the equivalent of PhP86.68 per unit, while increase in other school fees is 6.9% or PhP243.

Considering the total population of private HEIs, the average increase in tuition or other school fees is about 1%. The increases vary depending on the HEI and the region.

In regions with the highest number of HEIs, the average per unit increase in tuition is PhP119.55 or 4.75% for NCR, PhP49.07 or 3.05% for Region IV, and PhP49.50 or 8.64% for Region III. For other school fees, the increases are PhP49.82 or 5.28% for NCR, PhP408.70 or 5.90% for Region IV, and PhP974.26 or 10.73% for Region III.