Power Mac Center presents ‘Cinemansanas’ Announces call for entries to digital short competition

 

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Premier Apple reseller Power Mac Center launches Cinemansanas, a campaign for aspiring and established artists who have a vision in storytelling through film in the digital age. Cinemansanas is the second installment of Pixelworx, Power Mac Center’s advocacy of recognizing artists who break the standards of the art scene. It is celebrated with a series of workshops, live demos, and an ultimate art challenge.

This year, Cinemansanas dares artists to defy convention and create a short film using Apple devices. The digital short competition calls for short film entries with the theme “Designing for a Bold New World.” Entries may be executed in any form, i.e., documentary, narrative fiction, and the like as long as they are original and shot and edited using Apple devices.

The contest has two main categories. The Student Category is open to all officially enrolled High School and College/University students while the Professional Category is for local residents. All finalists in the Student and Professional categories will qualify to win the People’s Choice Award.

Power Mac Center aims to honor the brightest and best local talents in contemporary creativity further by participating at the Adobo Design Awards Asia (ADAA) Open/Theme category: Digital Short Film. Student entries are automatically eligible to win the much coveted ADAA recognition (Student category) while professionals will have to pay a nominal fee Php500 for their category (exclusive of 12% VAT).

“Power Mac Center challenges everyone to reconnect with their inner artist. We need a new breed of storytellers now and with the amazing things you can do on the iPad and iPhone, the only limit is your creativity,” said Joey Alvarez, Marketing Director of Power Mac Center.

The Student Category Diamond Award winner will receive Php30,000 worth of Power Mac Center Gift Cards, while the Professional Category Diamond Award winner will take home Php50,000 worth of Power Mac Center Gift Cards. Runners-up in both categories will get Power Mac Center Gift Cards and products as well. Meanwhile, special prizes await winners of the Adobo Design Award for Digital Short (Student and Professional categories) and the People’s Choice Award.

The deadline for submission of entries is on March 20, 2016. For the registration form and full contest mechanics, visit www.powermaccenter.com.

As in the previous year, Pixelworx Cinemansanas will feature a series of workshops led by brand ambassadors, as well as live demo sessions in select Power Mac Center stores. This year’s workshops will showcase some of the country’s premier figures in the film industry.

The chosen Pixelworx ambassadors are Erik Matti for Direction, Yam Laranas for Cinematography, Ricky Lee for Scriptwriting, and Mario Cornejo and Monster Jimenez for Film Production. It is a rare opportunity to have these distinguished film artists share their unconventional way of visual storytelling to equip participants with valuable skills that can help in their own filmmaking.

Apart from the workshops, also scheduled are in-store activities featuring live demonstrations of apps used for filmmaking. Topics include Digital Filmmaking with iMovie, Musical Scoring with GarageBand, and Final Cut Pro X for Mac OS. This will show how Apple devices can be used as instruments in crafting in any chosen medium, particularly in creating film masterpieces.

Interested participants may check the Power Mac Center social media accounts for the online registration announcement.

For more information, visit any Power Mac Center branch, or go to www.powermaccenter.com or call 855-8888.

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Power Mac Center, is all about giving priority

Power Mac Center jumpstarts 2016 with enhanced service provider operations

Seniors, PWDs, and pregnant women get their own lane

Since Power Mac Center, provides quality service and  sells top of the line gadgets for every Filipino user. With the massive number of buyers that visit and purchase, those who line up at the customer service area at Power Mac Center . Its also giving priority to those like our Senior Citizens, pregnant women and Persons with disabilities (PWD), which is what Power Mac Center will be implying.

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Power Mac Center, the leading Apple Authorized Service Provider in the Philippines, with its commitment to deliver utmost customer satisfaction, enhances its repair and inquiry process at the beginning of 2016. The improvements implemented are set to bring convenience and accessibility to valued customers through significant changes on service levels.

Patrons can expect an enhanced Service Menu and a quicker and easier resolution of queries from a well-trained customer service team. Serviced iPhone and iPad devices will also be given the Power Mac Center personal touch upon release through specially designed packaging.

More importantly, Power Mac Center has allotted special lanes for the exclusive use of the elderly, pregnant, and persons with disabilities (PWDs).

“Power Mac Center welcomes 2016 with additional ways to keep our relationship with our customers. At the forefront of that is our service operations,” said Joey Alvarez, Marketing Director of Power Mac Center. “Along with the new year, we renew our commitment to provide our patrons with the complete Apple experience.”

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The Service team assures of their full commitment to maintain current customer service support as they transition into the new model, particularly providing their clientele the highest standard of Apple expertise, care, and service

Experience easier transaction and faster turnaround time by visiting Power Mac Center’s Apple Authorized Service Provider locations in Metro Manila, Cebu, and Davao.

For more information, call the Power Mac Center Hotline at 725-4762 (4PMC) or email serviceupdate@powermaccenter.com.

Power Mac Center’s 21st anniversary and Introducing the Power Mac Center Spotlight

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Greenbelt 5 Fashion Hall – Power Mac Center, the premier Apple partner in the Philippines celebrates its 21st year in the Apple business. The event was hosted by the charming,  Mari Jasmine, host of ETC channel and brand ambassador.  Performances from Manila Symphony Orchestra and excerpts from Chuva Choo Choo Musicale featuring Vehnee Saturnosongs, the celebration will also highlight live performances by Urbandub and Franco using Apple devices to kick off the Power Mac Center Sync Sessions Music Campaign. #SyncSessions. Spotted at the event, Gorgeous Brand Ambassadors, Vanessa Matsunaga and Chienna Filomeno

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Introducing the Power Mac Center Spotlight ,  a 300-seater performance venue that offers flexible seating set-up and lights and sounds equipment designed to provide a venue for interactive, dynamic, fresh, and innovative performances for theater, music, dance shows, acting workshops, as well as seminars, corporate launches and private functions at Circuit Makati. In partnership with the prestigious Ayala Land Company.

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Have a preview of what’s next for Power Mac Center and have glimpse of its new intimate space and experience a theater scene in a night of live entertainment!

First is now the largest as Power Mac Center introduces expanded SM Megamall store

Power Mac Center recently unveiled a newly transformed SM Megamall store, revealing a more dynamic presence of its first ever retail location in the Philippines. The landmark store’s makeover is seen to accelerate the growth of the country’s most reliable Apple partner and continue its efforts to bring innovative products and services that support and enhance a complete Apple experience.

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With its major transformation, Power Mac Center SM Megamall now occupies the largest retail space within the company’s retail network to accommodate a full assortment of Apple products and premium third-party accessories, as well as in-store product demonstration gallery.

Said Power Mac Center Marketing Director Joey Alvarez, “We couldn’t be more delighted to present the new look and feel of Power Mac Center SM Megamall. The additional space allows our first store to further its offerings and provide a more immersive and enjoyable shopping ambiance for Apple enthusiasts.”

Located at the fourth level Cyberzone, Power Mac Center SM Megamall was successfully re-launched at the recently held Dare to Transform event that gathered company executives, trade partners and brand ambassadors to commemorate the store’s makeover. Guests enjoyed special performances and exclusive offers as part of the celebration.

  Power Mac Center SM Megamall, the very first store of the most reliable Apple partner in the Philippines, celebrates the unveiling of its new and enhanced look at the recently held Dare to Transform event. In attendance are Power Mac Center brand ambassadors (from left to right) Rovilson Fernandez, Jeric Teng, Mari Jasmine, Vanessa Matsunaga, Chiena Filomena, and Jeron Teng.

Power Mac Center SM Megamall, the very first store of the most reliable Apple partner in the Philippines, celebrates the unveiling of its new and enhanced look at the recently held Dare to Transform event. In attendance are Power Mac Center brand ambassadors (from left to right) Rovilson Fernandez, Jeric Teng, Mari Jasmine, Vanessa Matsunaga, Chiena Filomena, and Jeron Teng.

Power Mac Center SM Megamall has been updated with more than just innovative design elements to become more responsive to the needs of its valued clientele. Highlighting the transformation is its newest feature, the Apple Authorized Service Provider (AASP). Open seven days a week, the AASP provides optimal high quality repair and maintenance services to ensure maximum utilization of Apple devices.

The SM Megamall store revamp dovetails with Power Mac Center’s 20th year in the Apple business, accentuating the store’s significant role in the company’s history and aligning with efforts to strengthen its industry foothold through a cohesive and aggressive development plan.

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The enhanced Power Mac Center SM Megamall store’s Apple Authorized Service Provider (AASP), now open seven days a week, provides optimal high quality repair and maintenance services for and ensure maximum utilization of Apple devices.
The enhanced Power Mac Center SM Megamall store’s Apple Authorized Service Provider (AASP), now open seven days a week, provides optimal high quality repair and maintenance services for and ensure maximum utilization of Apple devices.

“When we opened the SM Megamall store for the first time in 1994, it was a remarkable feat that marked the entry of Power Mac Center in the Apple business,” said Mr. Alvarez. “Twenty years later, we relaunch our first store as our largest store that now boasts a new look and more capabilities to serve the growing community that shares our passion for Apple. Power Mac Center is deeply committed to bring a truly unique Apple experience to life.”

Since opening its first store in SM Megamall, Power Mac Center has grown its presence to 25 stores across Luzon and Mindanao. The company also established 2 training centers and 8 service centers over the years. Building on its Apple expertise, Power Mac Center will continue to grow its network with the opening of additional stores and facilities in the country, raising the bar high in the lifestyle consumer electronics industry.

Power Mac Center SM Megamall is open daily during mall hours. For more information, visit the store or log on to www.powermaccenter.com.

Power Mac Center and Gosh! power up Philippine Fashion Week

Stylish power banks make it to the fashion runway with Filipino couture creations

PASIG CITY, June 12, 2015 – Manila’s fashionistas will immerse in glitz and glamour at the swanky SM Aura Premier this June 12-14 for the Philippine Fashion Week. All eyes will be glued on the runways of the country’s biggest fashion event as it presents stunning holiday couture from celebrated style visionaries throughout the three-day spectacle.

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While the much-awaited Philippine Fashion Week promises to amaze with its featured sartorial collections and the tastemakers behind them, it expects to have the photography and tech aficionados in the crowd abuzz in capturing runway looks and behind-the-scene moments using their gadgets, posting their photos at once on their social media sites for the world to see.

Recognizing the need for the industry’s elite to keep their mobile devices performing at peak for real-time audience engagement during Philippine Fashion Week, gadgets accessories company Gosh! has joined Power Mac Center to deliver charging solutions that allow guests to continuously enjoy the event without worrying about their mobile devices running out of battery life.

As the Official Technology Retail Partner of Philippine Fashion Week, Power Mac Center will make possible for the Singapore-based brand to headline the utilitarian function and design elements of its newest lineup of power banks.

“Power Mac Center is delighted to bring Gosh! to the runways of Philippine Fashion Week. With our partnership, we are excited to introduce to the local fashion world stylish accessories loaded up with power capacity to keep their gadgets functioning and allow them to stay online during the high-fashion event,” said Power Mac Center Marketing Director Joey Alvarez.

Established in 2012 to scale up the experience in mobile accessories, Gosh! accentuates one’s persona and style in creating products that are of premium quality, unique, thoughtful, reliable and affordable all at the same time.

Leading the Gosh! Powerbank Series is the JouleSurge +1200mAh Intuitive Vibration Powerbank. This portable charging device is elegantly designed with Electroplated Rims and aluminium body engineered to charge a mobile phone up to 6x its full capacity.

Its compact size, stylish exterior, and ability to provide charging convenience on the go appealed to Rovilson Fernandez, who brought the Gosh! product with him during his recent adventure and research trip in Donsol, Sorsogon. The Filipino model and television host touted his smartphone as one of the important tools of the trade, and without enough power packed in his electronic device, work would come to a standstill.

According to Rovilson, Gosh! extends the battery life of his mobile phone for use in web browsing, writing emails, and editing pictures. The brand also gives his gadget an extra swag with a sleek finish fit for the catwalk.

“Gosh! is a perfect complimentary accessory to the style conscious in need of a functional and fashionable tool for everyday living,” said Rovilson, Power Mac Center brand ambassador for Gosh!.

The Gosh! Powerbanks Series will make a mark on the Philippine Fashion Week runways together with style purveyor Roland Alzate’s holiday collection dubbed “My Automne Hiver 2015.” He describes his latest fashion ensemble as “very Demi-Couture,” with an aesthetic appeal that embodies strong modernity.

“It’s very evident that fashion goes together with technology these days,” remarked Roland. “Big fashion houses continue to open its doors and welcome the great potential of technology in the world of fashion. Fashion’s armour is technology, and they coexist in harmony.”

Roland, who travels the world to draw inspiration and conduct research for his collections, considers a power bank as his lifeline, and the kind of power bank crafted by Gosh! is “almost like tailor made” to fit his creations.

“My 2015 holiday collection is very sophisticated and controlled, distinctive features that are also evident in the Gosh! Powerbanks Series—the elements of design, texture, volume and beauty intertwine well,” added Roland.

Charging your mobile devices has never come with so much style and elegance with Gosh! Powerbanks Series available at all Power Mac Center locations nationwide. For more information, log on to www.powermaccenter.com or visit a Power Mac Center store near you.

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Filipino model and television host Rovilson Fernandez says work would come to a standstill if his smartphone is not charged with enough power for web browsing, writing emails and editing pictures. For Rovilson, Gosh! delivers elegantly designed power banks that extend the battery life of his mobile device. “Gosh! is a perfect complimentary accessory to the style conscious in need of a functional and fashionable tool for everyday living,” says the Power Mac Center brand ambassador for Gosh!.

Filipino style purveyor Roland Alzate shows a sketch of one of the design pieces for his holiday collection titled “My Automne Hiver 2015” to be featured at the Philippine Fashion Week on June 12-14 at the SM Aura Premier. Roland’s creations will be presented on the runways with powerbanks made by Gosh!. “My 2015 holiday collection is very sophisticated and controlled, distinctive features that are also evident in the Gosh! Powerbanks Series—the elements of design, texture, volume and beauty intertwine well,” says Roland.

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Gosh!, a Singapore-based company that has scaled up the mobile accessories experience since 2012, joins Power Mac Center in delivering charging solutions for the fashion elite attending the Philippine Fashion Week at the SM Aura Premier on June 12-14, 2015. In partnership with the Official Technology Retail Partner of the country’s biggest fashion gala, Gosh! will showcase on the runways its Powerbank Series products, including (from left to right) the JouleHaute 8000mAh in Carbon and Tan, and the JouleSurge +1200mAh Intuitive Vibration

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Filipino style purveyor Roland Alzate shows a sketch of one of the design pieces for his holiday collection titled “My Automne Hiver 2015” to be featured at the Philippine Fashion Week on June 12-14 at the SM Aura Premier. Roland’s creations will be presented on the runways with powerbanks made by Gosh!. “My 2015 holiday collection is very sophisticated and controlled, distinctive features that are also evident in the Gosh! Powerbanks Series—the elements of design, texture, volume and beauty intertwine well,” says Roland.

Power Mac Center x Philippine Fashion Week 2015

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Since 2010  I have been an attendee of Philippine Fashion Week, this year its a different set up at the Aura Atrium level 1 of SM Aura Premier. Now the general public get to see first hand this season of designers can offer. But well you have to register or get invited to be up-close. The event doesn’t provide a number of seats for everybody like before, so you have to really have to come early and get good seats or you end up standing up or hang at the Powermac media center like we did on the second day ( I came from another event that day so we came a bit late, but the people from power mac were really friend and accommodating, they offered us seats and snacks )

This year’s Philippine Fashion Week is a  take is on Technology and Style. Philippine Fashion week 2015 partners with Power Mac Center. Perfect timing for Independence day since the event started on June 12. It all about Showcasing Filipino designers and their creations on the runway.

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Day 1  JUNE 12 – Beats by Dr. Dre, CaseMate, Moshi and HappyPlugs

Day 2 JUNE 13 – Gosh, HappyPlugs and KnomoLondon

Most of my fave collections were on the first day. On the second day I also had my favorites as well. So far, this year was my favorite season for Philippine Fashion week because the designs were unique and creatively done. I had an eye on minimalist designs,  easy to wear and twist on the Filipino traditional wear. The designers did a good job in creating proudly Pinoy masterpieces. Phfw pulled it off once again, I would like to personally thank Power Mac Canter for the invite and kind accommodation during the 2 days of the event. Check out the photos I took and the ones I liked.

Mobile accessories take spotlight as Power Mac Center debuts at Philippine Fashion Week

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Power Mac Center recently marks its maiden appearance at the Philippine Fashion Week held at SM Aura Premier. As the Official Technology Retail Partner of the country’s grandest fashion extravaganza, Power Mac Center takes inspiration in bringing together technology and style to glam up the experience of Manila’s fashion glitterati for three days filled with fashion, lifestyle and beauty.

Power Mac Center’s debut on the Philippine Fashion Week runways turns the spotlight on mobile accessories, showcasing global lifestyle brands that serve up mobile accessories as fashion statement pieces and must-haves in the digital era.

“This has been one of the most exciting ventures for Power Mac Center, and we are delighted to work together with Philippine Fashion Week. Our synergy is a reflection of fashion and technology crossing paths to bring about stylish mobile accessories that deliver a visual feast of style, color and texture,” said Power Mac Center Marketing Director Joey Alvarez.

“In joining Philippine Fashion Week, Power Mac Center sets a footprint in the fashion circuits as well as push the boundaries for creativeness and versatility in the digital lifestyle realm,” added Mr. Alvarez.

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Becoming sleek additions to the Philippine Fashion Week are Power Mac Center brand ambassadors and their mobile accessories brands: Jeron Teng for Beats by Dr. Dre; Gretchen Ho for Happy Plugs; Daniel Matsunaga for Moshi; Mari Jasmine for Case-Mate; Rovilson Fernandez for Gosh!; and Vanessa Matsunaga for Knomo London.

The featured brands introduce into the local fashion scene its respective collections of audio products, laptop bags, phone cases and power banks that bring edge to the Holiday 2015 Collections of the following Filipino designers

 

 

 

 

DAY 1

Lyle Ibañez (Happy Plugs Cases)

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Anthony Nocom (Moshi)

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Boyet Dysangco (Case-Mate)

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Sydney Perez Pio (Beats by Dr. Dre)

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DAY 2

Arnold Galang (Happy Plugs Audio)

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Roland Alzate (Gosh!)

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Jeffrey Rogador (Knomo London)

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These style visionaries highlight the latest fashion trends and how they seamlessly work with fashion-forward accessories for the tech-savvy and style-conscious audiences.

Follow Power Mac Center on social media platforms for access to Philippine Fashion Week highlights and check the official hashtag, #PowerMacCenterPhFW.

Established in 1994, Power Mac Center has grown to become a reliable consumer electronics retail shop and service provider to the Filipino consumer. The company continues to deliver solutions that provide customers with superior digital lifestyle experience through its extensive network of retail stores, service and training centers nationwide.

Stylishly crafted laptop bags by Knomo London outfit Pinoy fashionistas on the go

London-based brand joins Power Mac Center to strut on Philippine Fashion Week runways

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 With bags considered a staple in every woman’s wardrobe arsenal, fashion-focused and tech-driven females make it their quest to find the perfect laptop bag that can carry their devices in style. Global lifestyle brand Knomo London certainly knows how to work its way among the chic crowd with contemporary and elegant iterations of utilitarian laptop cases.

 Founded in 2004, the London-based company combines technology and design to produce thoughtfully curated and high quality accessories designed for life on the go. Knomo London stands for Knowledge and Mobility, two words that serve as its groundwork to take the mobile lifestyle to the next level.

 Knomo London’s craftsmanship will leave a stylish impression among Filipino fashionistas this June 12-14 at the SM Aura Premier when it joins the runways of Philippine Fashion Week for the Holiday 2015 Collections. For the first time, Knomo London has partnered with Power Mac Center, the Official Technology Retail Partner for the country’s grandest fashion extravaganza, to introduce its line of laptop bags that help create runway-worthy looks.

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 Given its design aesthetic, Knomo London has the stamp of approval of famous celebrities in the Philippines, including Vanessa Matsunaga. Both digital and fashion-savvy, the Brazilian-Japanese model chooses gadgets and accessories that serve as an extension of her personal style.

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 “Knomo London understands the trends and helps me keep up with my daily adventures in style,” Vanessa said.

 Knomo London makes a great way to accessorize and organize with the Hanover Slim Briefcase. Made from soft and luxurious lightweight nylon with Saffano leather trim, this sleek bag is fully adjustable and features a neat and slim design with a padded main compartment that can carry and protect a laptop and a few other essentials. The Hanover Slim Briefcase is available in Black, Antique Bronze, and Blue.

 Knomo London’s bag selection includes the Troon Canvas Messenger Bag, a failsafe carryall solution for men and women on the go with its shockproof laptop section secured by a modest bridge-lock and leather strap. Troon comes in Black and Sand colors.

 “Pushing the boundaries for mobile accessories, Knomo London optimizes sophisticated design and expert quality to deliver products that protect and enhance gadgets,” added Vanessa, Power Mac Center brand ambassador for Knomo.

Jeffrey Rogador

 Knomo London laptop bags will be presented on the runway with the latest collection of fashion designer Jeffrey Rogador entitled “Super Pinoy.” Heavy on staple urbanwear clothes, Jeffrey’s holiday collection will use art expressions bearing national heroes to further patriotism and national pride.

 For Jeffrey, a graduate of Fine Arts and later studied Fashion Design at the Fashion Institute of the Philippines, both his collection pieces and Knomo London bags match the lifestyle of urbanites. “Functionality is very important for me. Knomo London bags suit and share the same design aesthetics with my pieces,” he said.

 Knomo London will join the roster of other accessories brands collaborating with Power Mac Center to take over the Philippine fashion scene, including Beats by Dr. Dre, Happy Plugs, Moshi, Casemate, and Gosh!.

 “Power Mac Center is excited to debut at the Philippine Fashion Week, bringing together six premier international lifestyle accessories brands in the market as sleek additions to jazz up the high-fashion runways,” said Power Mac Center Marketing Director Joey Alvarez.

 Carry yourself and your gadgets with flair using runway-worthy bags from Knomo London, available at all Power Mac Center locations nationwide. For more information, log on to www.powermaccenter.com or visit a Power Mac Center store near you.