PLDT-Smart launches the JUMP Experience Center!

Last August 10, I was invited to the exclusive launch of JUMP Experience Center in Cyberzone, 4th Floor of SM Megamall B. It's the first high-technology experience center in the country and that's what PLDT and Smart Communications are so proud of.

At the entrance, there are 3 screens. We were instructed to create an avatar on the middle screen, then it was projected on the third screen using something that looked like a cardboard that's placed right in front of the camera -- this was called "projected reality". It's so cool!

 my avatar being projected on the screen

 my friend Vida emailing her avatar to herself

 The Arena

We posed for some photos in the photo booth. Then we had some cocktails served by Hizon's catering. After a short while, the program started. The stage, which was at the center of the room was called "The Arena". Some futuristic looking dancers performed. After that, there was some introduction about the place. Two bloggers were invited to try playing Angry Birds in the 82-inch screen, and were given prizes after.

 futuristic dancers

 Angry Birds

Then we were toured around by "the experts". They were very knowledgeable about all the products and home/business solutions that were found inside Jump.

 while checking out the new telpad

looks like a plaque/award!:p 

After the tour, there's a short Q&A portion wherein the bloggers got to ask the PLDT-Smart representatives more about Jump. After that, we had a texting game, wherein we're asked to text our name, company/blog to one number. That phone's screen was being projected at the big screen so we got to see every message that came in. Then the 10th and the 21st (originally 20th but it was the caterer's waiter that's why the person next to him was chosen next) texter were each given an HTC Chacha. Lucky people! haha!

 Q&A portion

 the txt contest

 the lucky winners of HTC Chacha

After a bit of chatting with friends, I played Angry Birds in the huge screen, then we had our last few shots taken in the photo booth. Fun!

trying my skills on this huge screen lol

PHOTO BOOTH!!!

If you wanna know and experience the latest in mobile technology and home & business solutions, JUMP is the perfect spot for you!:)

2-2: A Tough One!

So I missed 2 games of the Finals. One was last August 10 in Tubod, Lanao del Norte where Talk N Text won over  the Petron Blaze Boosters. Another game I missed was last August 12 at the Big Dome, wherein Talk N Text won over Petron 132-105! I couldn't skip class 'coz I got a group report.

I didn't wanna watch last August 14, but a friend of mine forced me to...so I did. But I was happy because I was able to witness the Leo Awards wherein the top players of the conference were awarded. I am ok with the result of the awards, but my most favorite was the MVP Award received by Jimmy Alapag of TNT! He really deserved it. He's a good man and he's a role model not just for his teammates, but for all the other basketball players too. Congratulations to the awardees!

 Ryan Reyes (TNT), John Wilson (BGK) as part of the All Defensive Team

 Jason Castro - Most Improved Player of the Year

 Rabeh Al-Hussaini won Rookie of the Year

 nice team composition

 and this is perfect

 Jimmy Alapag got the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award

 one of our 'makulit' buddies Marc Pingris won as part of the All Defensive Team

However, TNT lost to Petron as the game ended105-83. This just showed how tough the succeeding games will be. Both teams really want that championship! Now it's 2-2. It's not easy to tell who will dominate. But TNT gotta win grand slam, so please help us Lord!:)

Governor's Cup Finals Game 1

Aug. 7, 2011 - Petron Blaze Boosters VS Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters

Petron with 4 injured players

Talk 'N Text with high hopes for grand slam

TNT stayed on the lead until the last 22 seconds! But with only 17 secs left on the clock, Petron was able to consume the remaining time and manage to shoot a 2-pointer courtesy of Danny Ildefonso. Thus, game finished at 88-89 for Petron Blaze Boosters.

1-0 for Petron; but they will need 3 more victories out of 7 games to be this conference's champions. However, Talk 'N Text won't make it easy for them; as these defending champs are vying for Grand Slam victory.

Keep watching the Finals LIVE on Studio 23. Cacth the 2nd game in Tubod, Lanao del Norte on Wednesday, Aug.10.

Mocha Girls

w/ my friends who I met through TNT games

the girl who sang the National Anthem committed a lot of error in the lyrics

fight!

I got this from the entrance gates and forgot in the bathroom haha

w/ my friend Betsy from TNT Marketing team

yellow!

they have their own customized "I <3 TNT" shirts

just when we thought we're lucky...

last few instructions

...and Petron got the last shot!

That's just Game 1...the next 4 games shall decide. Let's pray for a 1-4!:)

1st in Shakey's V-league History

Last 4th of August, the Maynilad Water Dragons, on their 2nd game in the league, has made history! In the 8 years of the Shakey's V-league, it was only the first time that the 5th set reached 28-30! Perpetual Help and Maynilad Water Dragons played probably the best game in Shakey's V-league history, and I was so glad having witnessed this LIVE in San Juan Arena.

 Maynilad Water Dragons

 with supportive co-workers

 we finally got the WIN!

 and that was history!

Congrats Team Maynilad!

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