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Manila, Philippines – October 20, 2016: Moto surges its way into the Philippine shores, in a comeback that offers incredible gadget choices, industry-first features, and customized user experiences. Jazzing up Moto’s renaissance is the announcement of James Reid and Nadine Lustre as Moto Ambassadors. Moto to introduce not one but three smartphones series: The Moto Z + Moto Mods Family, Moto’s flagship series whose singular feature is its modularity; Moto G Family, which redefines user functionality; and the Moto E Power, its entry-level lineup.

“Moto’s return to the Philippines solidifies Lenovo’s strong business momentum. With Lenovo’s Moto acquisition, Lenovo adds a premium smartphone portfolio that features top-tier hardware and software innovations such as the Moto Z and a customized experience with Moto Mods. With the exciting launch of the newest Moto lineup, we hope to highlight our smartphones’ sophistication, performance, and versatility through the hottest couple in entertainment, JaDine, which best exemplifies the Moto spirit with their youthful vibrance and charm,” said Dino Romano, Country Manager, Lenovo Mobile Business Group Philippines.

Moto Z: Stunning, thin, and svelte 

Crafted from military aircraft-grade aluminum and stainless steel, Moto Z combines durability with a svelte build and a brilliant 5.5” Quad HD AMOLED display. At 5.2mm, the smartphone packs a punch: it features a Qualcomm® Snapdragon TM 820 processor, 4GB of RAM, 64 GB of internal storage to address users’ memory requirements, and up to 24 hours of battery life.

It is also a boon to those who love taking photos: Moto Z’s high-resolution 13MP camera with optical image stabilization and laser autofocus allows users to capture beautiful, true-to- life pictures in any light. The front-facing 5MP camera includes a wide-angle lens, which is great for fitting friends in the picture. And groufie fanatics can finally feel less self-conscious about their appearance, too–with a front-facing LED flash, everybody in the groufie looks great, even in low light.

Pricing for Moto Z starts at Php33,999. It comes with a free Moto Style Shell so that customers can experience Moto Mods immediately.

Moto Z Play: Power on the go

Heavy smartphone users can now power through their day, and then some, on a single charge with Moto’s longest battery life ever. Packed with the same uniquie modularity features of the Moto Z, Moto Z Play ups the ante with a brilliant 5.5″ 1080p Super AMOLED display, up to 50 hours of battery life, and an industry-leading 16MP camera that offers laser and phase detect autofocus for capturing crystal-clear photos in any light. And with TurboPower™ charging, users can get up to 10 hours of power in just 15 minutes of charging.

Pricing for Moto Z Play starts at Php22,999. It also comes with a free Moto Style Shell.

Moto Z Family with Moto Mods: Smartphone transitions in a snap

Meet the Moto Mods^TM, a brand new way to boost the Moto Z’s functionality whether for breathtaking imagery, enhanced music quality, or to simply bring on the power punch for days.  The lineup is composed of the Incipio OffGrid Power Pack, JBL® Soundboost Speaker Mod, Moto Insta-Share Projector Mod, Hasselblad True Zoom Camera Mod and Moto Style Shell Mods. It is compatible with the current flagship Moto Z and Moto Z Play and can be used on all future Moto Z models. These are designed to integrate with the phone into a sleek unit without turning it off or removing the back panel. Simply snap it on and it works like a charm –Moto Mods^TM have harnessed the technology of incredibly strong magnets that work its magic every time.

Incipio offGRID Power Pack: The Incipio offGRID Power Pack beefs up the phone with 22 more hours of juice at 2200mAh of power, in addition to the already impressive battery life of the Moto Z. It comes with various designer versions to suit the taste and is capable of quick-charging via TurboPower. It guarantees peace of mind through long hauls of work and play – all in a snap.

JBL® Soundboost Speaker Mod: The JBL® Soundboost Speaker Mod is sure to fire up the energy with its high quality mobile audio that works both for music and calls, discarding the need for Bluetooth speakers. With 10 hours of battery life the JBL® Soundboost Speaker Mod will keep the party going and the  integrated kickstand will let users enjoy it loud and hands-free music. Whether watching movies, partying outdoors, or simply listening to much-loved playlists, the Soundboost Mod will definitely deliver.

Moto Insta-Share Projector Mod: The Moto Insta-Share Projector is an exciting new way to share photos, videos, and movies with friends, colleagues and loved ones. It projects up to 70-inch images to any flat surface, and comes with 1 hour additional battery life. It can be used for quick collaborative sharing via social media or make use of the integrated kickstand for 10- 120 minute videos, movies and documentaries that can be projected on walls or ceilings.

Hasselblad True Zoom Camera Mod: Hasselblad, the leader in camera equipment and pioneers of mirrorless digital cameras brings the Hasselblad True Zoom Camera Mod. With 10x optical zoom and 12MP sensor resolution, keep up with the action from afar without reducing image quality. It also has Optical and Electronic Image stabilization to get rid of shaky photos and videos. Video resolution is at 1080p Full HD, with various capture modes, ability to save in raw format for post-processing needs, and Xenon flash lights. It also comes with the trademark Hasselblad design and ergonomics, complete with physical zoom and shutter buttons, giving that premium feel for a delightful shooting experience. With the flexibility of the Moto Mods^TM ecosystem, snapping up awesome photos on the go doesn’t get any better than this!

Moto Style Shell Mods: And finally, the Moto Style Shell Mod brings on the fab in a snap with premium designed back shells that transform the phone to suit the owner’s personal flair. Users can choose from real wood, leather or ballistic nylon that they can customize according to their outfit of the day. Users can match their outfit palette into the color of their Moto Style Shell Mod or go print on print with its various patterns.

In a lifestyle as dynamic as today, the Moto Mods^TM are the perfect buddies to keep up and switch roles with effortless style, all in one phone, and all in a snap.

Below are the Moto Mods™ respective retail prices:

Product	Price
Moto Style Shell – Herringbone Nylon	Php 699
Moto Style Shell – Crimson Nylon	Php 699
Moto Style Shell – Black Leather	Php 999
Incipio offGRID Power Pack	Php 4,999
JBL Soundboost Speaker Mod	Php 5,499
Hasselblad True Zoom	Php14,099
Moto Insta-Share Projector	Php14,999

The Moto Z Family is available at selected MemoXpress and Silicon Valley outlets (SM North EDSA, SM Megamall and SM Mall of Asia).

 

Motor G Family: A streamlined design that redefines sleekness

The fourth generation Moto G4 Plus may be 7.9 mm thin, but it is a powerhouse: it has a 3000 mAh battery and a blazing-fast Octacore processor to help users handle work and recreational needs with ease.

It even offers a vivid 5.5” Full HD display and a 16MP camera that takes share-worthy crystal clear photos. The Moto G4 Plus’ large ƒ/2.0 aperture lets in more light and allows users to take beautiful photos even when it’s cloudy. Offering advanced color balancing features, the dual LED flash automatically makes adjustments so photos display natural-looking skin tones and consistent colors. And for those who love to take groufies, the wide angle lens on the 5 MP selfie cam makes it easy to fit everyone in the picture. Its exclusive camera software also allows users to adjust professional settings such as ISO and aperture so they always come up with great photos.

The Moto G4 Play takes performance on an intense level with a quad-core processor and 2GB of memory. Users can multitask all they want and switch back and forth between their favorite games, share-worthy videos, the hottest new song or the funniest memes on the web without ever missing a beat. Its 2800 mAh battery will last from morning till night. Plus its 5” HD display showcases sharp, vivid colors and intricate details. The Moto G4 Play uses a water-repellent nano-coating, so spills, splashes, and even a little rain won’t do any harm.

The Moto G Turbo Edition’s powerful graphics capabilities support rich 3D images, making games look great and run smoother than ever. And when in need of a quick burst of energy, the Moto G Turbo Edition’s TurboPower™ charger provides up to 6 hours of battery life in just 15 minutes. It keeps things real with a 13-megapixel camera that takes true-to-life photos in any light. It’s quick, sharp and dependable – with 4G LTE speed, an expansive 5-inch HD display and a battery that can keep up with users throughout the day. It has proprietary software enhancements like Moto Assist, Moto Actions and Moto Display, which are designed to make life easier.

The Moto G4 Plus retails at Php13,999.  The Moto G4 Play is free and exclusive at Smart SurfPlus Plan 999, while the Moto G Turbo Edition is free and exclusive at Globe MyLifeStyle Plan 799.

Moto E Power: More than what meets the eye

Designed to keep up with today’s millennials’ multi-faceted lifestyle, Moto’s entry-level smartphone Moto E Power offers a quad-core processor and 4G VoLTE capabilities, so users can seamlessly enjoy web surfing, video streaming, and updating their social media accounts. It features a 3500 mAh battery so users can watch videos, play games, and call friends & family without looking at the battery bar so often.

Moto E Power’s vibrant 12.7 cm (5 inch) HD display–the biggest and brightest display in the Moto E Series–allows users to relish various forms of multimedia including photos, videos, and web content. The display comes with a built-in smudge-resistant screen and a water-repellent nano-coating, so the smartphone stays protected from spills and smudges.

This smartphone comes with an 8 MP rear camera that features autofocus technology for capturing images without blurs and a front-facing 5 MP selfie camera with beautification mode.

Pricing for the Moto E Power starts at Php6,999.

Telco bundles

Smart subscribers who avail of Surf Plus Plan 999 get the Moto G4 Play for free as part of Moto’s telco partnership.

 

Globe subscribers availing of MyLifeStyle Plan 799 get the Moto G Turbo for free.

 

Globe subscribers can also avail of exclusive bundles featuring either the Moto Z or Moto Z Play bundled with unique Moto Mods:

Globe Offers – Moto Z, Z Play and Moto Mods

Moto Z + Hasselblad Mod	Yours@2399
Moto Z + JBL Speaker and Incipio Offgrid Power Pack	Yours@2299
Moto Z Play + JBL Speaker Mod	Yours@1499

 

 

Moto Z Family Weekend Launch Promo

Sweetening the deal, Moto has announced a promo to celebrate the launch of the Moto Z family. From October 21-23, customers who purchase Moto Z or Moto Z Play will also get a free JBL SoundBoost speaker Mod. This promo will be available in the MX and Silicon Valley outlets in SM North EDSA, SM MOA and SM Megamall.

About Lenovo

Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) is a $45 billion global Fortune 500 company and a leader in providing innovative consumer, commercial, and enterprise technology. Our portfolio of high-quality, secure products and services covers PCs (including the legendary Think and multimode Yoga brands), workstations, servers, storage, smart TVs and a family of mobile products like smartphones (including the Motorola brand), tablets and apps. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter (@LenovoMobilePH), Instagram, or visit us at www.lenovomobile.com.ph.

 

About Motorola Mobility

Motorola Mobility, a Lenovo Company, connects people to the mobile Internet with affordable devices that don’t compromise on quality, experiences or style. For more information, please follow Moto PH on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Manila, Philippines. October 5, 2016 – Steadfast on its drive to educate more people on keeping safe on the streets, the Motorcycle Development Program Participants Association (MDPPA) brought their road safety advocacy activities to San Beda College Alabang and conducted a seminar for the school’s more than 100 girl and boy scouts from the 3rd, 5th and 6th grades last September 2, 2016. As role models, the scouts learned about coping with the increasing risks students face on the road daily, and how they can share the knowledge to their schoolmates.

“Road accidents involving kids are increasing by the day, and that is alarming,” said MDPPA Road Safety Vice Chairman Magnus Mateo. “Streets are like jungles and those are dangerous to kids unless they are properly educated,” he shared.

MDPPA pointed out that young pedestrians’ field of vision is limited compared to adults owing to their short height.  This, and some other factors cited on different studies, increase children’s risks for being involved in road accidents.

During the seminar, the scouts learned how to properly cross the street with or without traffic lights, and what to do to ensure safety when walking down the street or doing outdoor activities. The MDPPA team also discussed road visibility during bad weather, and drivers’ blind spot, and how to be more attentive during these situations.

MDPPA has been conducting road safety seminars in different schools since 2013, and has trained around 300 students all over the country about street safety.

“We hope this effort will inspire teachers to develop a course of study that will incorporate road safety awareness,” Mateo added.

For more details on MDPPA’s road safety advocacy and upcoming seminar schedules, please visit https://www.facebook.com/MDPPA.Official/ x`or follow https://twitter.com/MDPPA_Inc.

 

About Motorcycle Development Program Participants Association, Inc. (MDPPA)

Based on the basic principles of the Philippine Motor Vehicle Development Program implemented by the Board of Investments, Philippine Motorcycle Manufacturing Program (PMMP) Association was established in 1973. In 1987, new MVDP guidelines were finalized and program name was, likewise, changed to Motorcycle Development Program (MDP). The Association was given the new name of Motorcycle Development Program Participants Association, Inc. (MDPPA) in 1989.

The current five members of the Association: Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha and Kymco, are all active participants of the government’s Motor Vehicle Development Program (MVDP).

 

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Contacts:

Primary PR contact: Eileen Bartolome Chua ArdentComm	Mobile : +63917 881 3440 Office: +63 2 6310511 Email: eileen.chua@ardent.com.ph
Secondary PR contact: Athenna Jeremie Ordoña ArdentComm	Mobile: +63977 851 1035 Office: +63 2 6310511 Email: athenna.ordona@ardent.com.ph

San Pascual, Batangas, September 23, 2016 — About 200 employees of Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), marketer of the Caltex brand of fuels and lubricants, united with over 100 town residents and students of San Pascual, Batangas to gather a total of 514 garbage bags’ or 2.5 tons worth of rubbish as a result of the coastal clean-up activity which is part of Chevron’s annual Week of Caring (WOC) activity.

Chevron times its cleanup to coincide with the seasonal nesting of the said turtles at this coastal area, which occurs from September to December each year. As a result, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources has declared the area as a sanctuary for the Olive-Ridley sea turtles.

“These kinds of clean-up activities let us reconnect with the local community and to give back to the environment in the spirit of volunteerism. On top of that, these also motivate our employees to be more socially responsible. We are positive that the sense of fulfillment these activities bring to our people would translate to increased productivity and good performance at work”, shared Peter Morris, CPI Country Chairman.

The annual coastal clean-up is the final activity of the five-day WOC program which this year also included school facilities improvement, road safety education, and art therapy session. This is the ninth edition of the WOC which advocates volunteerism among CPI employees and business partners.

About Chevron Philippines Inc.

Chevron Philippines Inc. has been operating in the country for more than 90 years. Caltex™, its retail brand, offers high quality products and services. There are close to 700 service stations strategically scattered throughout the Philippine archipelago and employees working in several areas of business such as Marketing, Lubricants and Terminal operations. The Chevron products that are available in the Philippines include Caltex with Techron® fuel and Caltex Diesel with Techron®D, Havoline® and Delo® oils. More information on Chevron Philippines Inc. is available at www.caltex.com/ph.

 

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Contacts:

Joel Gaviola Chevron Philippines Inc.	Mobile: +63 998 847 9974 Office: +632 841 1612 Email: JGaviola@chevron.com
Primary PR contact: Eileen Bartolome Chua ArdentComm	Mobile : +63 917 881 3440 Office: +63 2 6310511 Email: eileen.chua@ardent.com.ph
Secondary PR contact: Arabelle  Jimenez ArdentComm	Mobile: +63 918 9192907 Office: +63 2 6310511 Email: arabelle.jimenez@ardent.com.ph

 

Manila, Philippines. September 22, 2016 — Volunteerism takes on a creative and healing turn when Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), marketer of the Caltex brand of fuels and lubricants, scheduled the fourth day of the 2016 Week of Caring (WOC) program as a recreational art therapy session for pediatric patients from the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) Cancer Institute.

Twenty employees of CPI volunteered their time and companionship for one whole day of outreach activity that forms part of this year’s five-day WOC program running from September 19 to 23.

With the holiday season just around the corner, the CPI volunteers and the children designed Christmas cards during the session. The Christmas cards created were later pinned to a wooden board for everyone to see.

The WOC volunteers learned that creative expression can lead to an improvement in the healing process and betterment of the well-being of the cancer patients. Dr. Jorge Ignacio of the PGH Cancer Institute underscored the importance of art therapy sessions such as this to cancer patients. “Through this art exposure, we found out that the children have the artistic capability that can be developed with proper guidance and motivation,” he explained.

“Aside from that, art therapy also stimulates positive hormones which can help improve their treatment. The artistic value of the outputs that they produced gives them a better sense of well-being, increased productivity rate and a sense of accomplishment. These are things that are very important to them,” he added.

Irish Trasadas, 14, one of the outpatients who volunteered to show her Christmas card in front of the audience couldn’t help but shed a tear as she expressed her heartfelt gratitude to Chevron and the CPI volunteers who guided them during the art therapy day. “I am very thankful to Chevron for spending time with us. I really enjoyed the activity because it helped me relax and it also gained me new friends,” she shared.

CPI HR Manager Ramon Ortiz shared, “As a company, some of the most invaluable things we can offer these children are our time, companionship and friendship which are something they can really appreciate more than anything else. We are very happy to be able to provide meaningful opportunities like this so our employees can keep inspired to give back to communities not just in terms of material things.”

Week of Caring, now on its ninth edition, is a yearly social responsibility project of Chevron which boosts volunteerism and helping the needy among CPI employees and business partners.

About Chevron Philippines Inc.

Chevron Philippines Inc. has been operating in the country for more than 90 years. Caltex™, its retail brand, offers high quality products and services. There are close to 700 service stations strategically scattered throughout the Philippine archipelago and employees working in several areas of business such as Marketing, Lubricants and Terminal operations. The Chevron products that are available in the Philippines include Caltex with Techron® fuel and Caltex Diesel with Techron®D, Havoline® and Delo® oils. More information on Chevron Philippines Inc. is available at www.caltex.com/ph.

 

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Contacts:

Joel GaviolaChevron Philippines Inc.	Mobile: +63 998 847 9974Office: +632 841 1612 Email: JGaviola@chevron.com
Primary PR contact:Eileen Bartolome Chua ArdentComm	Mobile : +63 917 881 3440Office: +63 2 6310511 Email: eileen.chua@ardent.com.ph
Secondary PR contact:Arabelle  Jimenez ArdentComm	Mobile: +63 918 9192907Office: +63 2 6310511 Email: arabelle.jimenez@ardent.com.ph

Makati, Philippines, September 21, 2016 — Students of Makati Elementary School will now be more road safety conscious during their commute thanks to Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), marketer of Caltex fuels and lubricants. As part of CPI’s 2016 Week of Caring (WOC) program, CPI employees in partnership with Automobile Association of the Philippines (AAP) conducted a road safety education program with roleplaying activities and outdoor games to teach safety in a child-friendly format.

Held on Day 3 of this year’s WOC, which is the annual corporate volunteerism program of CPI, the seminar targeted grade five and six students whose parents bring them to school using motorcycles. Studies show that motorcycle riders more than 50 percent risk of figuring in an accident.

Spreading the CPI culture of safety and dedication to fostering safer communities, 34  CPI volunteers participated in the activities especially in the role playing games to make the learning activity more meaningful and fun for the students. The students also received motorcycle helmets to ensure safer travel as part of the application of the program.

“At Chevron, we place such a high value on safety that it has become a real way of life for the employees. Road safety procedures are strictly practiced in the office especially with the Chevron riding technique training. Thus we are so happy to be able to spread this culture of safety to children during the Week of Caring,” said Atty. Raisa Bautista, CPI Manager for Policy, Government and Public Affairs

“It is essential that we instill obedience and discipline to the students at their young age because as they grow old, they will bring with them their knowledge on basic road safety procedures.” said Mr. Alberto Suansing, Philippine Global Road Safety Partnership Secretary-General.

Week of Caring is a five-day program that advocates volunteerism among its employees and business partners. CPI has been implementing the WOC in the Philippines for the past nine years.

 

About Chevron Philippines Inc.

Chevron Philippines Inc. has been operating in the country for more than 90 years. Caltex™, its retail brand, offers high quality products and services. There are close to 700 service stations strategically scattered throughout the Philippine archipelago and employees working in several areas of business such as Marketing, Lubricants and Terminal operations. The Chevron products that are available in the Philippines include Caltex with Techron® fuel and Caltex Diesel with Techron®D, Havoline® and Delo® oils. More information on Chevron Philippines Inc. is available at www.caltex.com/ph.

 

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Contacts:

Joel GaviolaChevron Philippines Inc.	Mobile: +63 998 847 9974Office: +632 841 1612 Email: JGaviola@chevron.com
Primary PR contact:Eileen Bartolome Chua ArdentComm	Mobile : +63 917 881 3440Office: +63 2 6310511 Email: eileen.chua@ardent.com.ph
Secondary PR contact:Arabelle  Jimenez ArdentComm	Mobile: +63 918 9192907Office: +63 2 6310511 Email: arabelle.jimenez@ardent.com.ph