Tuesday, March 8, 2022

realme 9 Pro Plus First Impressions and Unboxing: Is This Phone a Good Buy? March 08, 2022 at 12:30AM

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realme 9 Pro Plus First Impressions and Unboxing: Is This Phone a Good Buy?

First Look at the Realme 9 Pro+: Is It Worth Buying?

realme has recently unveiled its latest addition to its flagship lineup, the realme 9 Pro series. And, yes, the brand has never failed to include exciting new features in its new Number Series smartphones, the realme 9 Pro Plus, and the realme 9 pro, in order to better cater to and amaze its market.

The realme 9 Pro Plus includes a slew of great features, such as a camera with Sony IMX766, a MediaTek 920 5G Processor, a 90Hz Super AMOLED Display, a Light Shift Design, and more.

We were fortunate to obtain this new star in the smartphone market and get the first dibs. Some of our first impressions of this phone after unboxing are discussed in this post. Continue reading.

More light is captured by Sony’s IMX766 sensor, resulting in better photos.

A major selling point of the phone is that it has a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 sensor with OIS support. In addition, it has a wide-angle 8-megapixel sensor and a macro 2-megapixel sensor. A 16 MP front-facing camera is also present.

It is worth noting that the Sony IMX66 sensor is typically found in high-end and flagship phones. This sensor has a lot to offer in terms of image quality, sharpness, and light absorption. If you’re looking to take photos in low light conditions while capturing more detail and maintaining the photo’s visual acuity, this camera is the best option for you. The sensor does an exceptional job of adjusting the white balance in dim light. For those who are constantly on the move, this is the ideal travel companion.

Here are a few examples of what you can expect from this smartphone. The resulting photos can see elements like sharpness and low noise levels.

Manila Sunset photo taken using realme 9 Pro+

Manila at Night photo taken using realme 9 Pro+

Before the sundown photo taken using realme 9 Pro Plus

Manila Yacht Club photo taken using realme 9 Pro Plus

Afternoon at Harbour Square Manila photo taken using realme 9 Pro Plus

The MediaTek 920 5G Processor is absolutely astounding.

To sweeten the deal, this smartphone comes with powerful hardware, the MediaTek 920 5G Processor. Thanks to this chipset, realme’s claim that the smartphone does provide smooth performance when doing intensive tasks is completely accurate. For lighter applications, this 5G chipset helps keep battery drain to a minimum. The device allows users to simultaneously access 5G data on one SIM card, making it absolutely fantastic. The revolutionary chipset in this phone ensures lightning-fast touch response and app launch. There is no doubt about it, the download speed is also impressive.

The 90Hz Super AMOLED Display is phenomenal.

While the realme 9 Pro+ retains the same 6.4-inch Super AMOLED screen as its predecessors, the realme 8 Pro and the realme 7 Pro, it is worth mentioning that the display now supports a 90Hz refresh rate up to 360Hz touch sampling rate for that much-needed flagship-grade adaptability.

It’s interesting to note that the display is easy on the eyes, especially when used in low-light conditions. This panel is also made by Samsung and is protected by a flat sheet of Gorilla Glass 5.

Not only that, but the device has three color options: Natural – sRGB color space, DCI-P3 color space, and Pro mode, which allows the user to choose between Brilliant and Cinematic. What’s more, these modes get a color temperature slider.

The Light Shift Design is extraordinary.

What makes the phone even more appealing is that it includes another enticing feature, the Light Shift Design. When exposed to sunlight, this feature causes the cover of the rear panel to transform from light blue to red.

This feature, however, is only available in the Sunrise Blue colorway and is not available in the Aurora Green colorway.

Placed below are some photographs showcasing this interesting and entertaining smartphone functionality.

Launch of the Livestream

If you want to learn more about realme’s highly anticipated smartphone, you can watch the Livestream launch on March 15, at 6 PM on the official Facebook page of #realmePH.

Overall, we give this new smartphone a very high rating because it is packed with extraordinary, marvelous features that make it certainly worthy of the title of a new mid-range king contender.

So, do we give this device our approval? A resounding “yes,” without a doubt. And for those who are asking for its price in the Philippines, please watch out for our next blog post.

You can indeed #CaptureTheLight with the new Realme 9 Pro Plus.

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Original article: realme 9 Pro Plus First Impressions and Unboxing: Is This Phone a Good Buy?

realme 9 Pro Plus First Impressions and Unboxing: Is This Phone a Good Buy?
Melo Villareal
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Kinosaki Detour: Toyooka’s Retro Architecture An Introduction to Toyooka March 07, 2022 at 11:05PM

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Kinosaki Detour: Toyooka’s Retro Architecture An Introduction to Toyooka

Toyooka’s Retro Architecture

Team Out of Town Blog Hub (Outoftownblog.com) – While COVID-19 is keeping folks around the world at home, let us give you a quick Kinosaki Onsen online tour. This time, it’s all about Central Toyooka, located just two train stops away from Kinosaki Onsen. When the time is right to travel again, we hope that you can consider exploring Kinosaki Onsen and visit some of the following spots showcasing Retro Architecture.

Retro Buildings and Luxury Shopping

While Kinosaki Onsen is without a doubt the crown jewel of Toyooka City, an abundance of hidden gems still widely undiscovered by tourists can be found throughout Kinosaki’s surrounding areas. One of these destinations, Central Toyooka, has gained nationwide recognition as Japan’s epicenter of handbag production while also being home to a multitude of unique architectural finds.

Start Your Adventure on Daikai Street

Located just two train stops south from Kinosaki Onsen on the JR San’in Main Line, visitors hop off at Toyooka Station and are immediately greeted by the retro-style shops lining Daikai Street, Central Toyooka’s main shopping hub. Clothing boutiques, cafes, bakeries, and other various local-owned businesses have called Daikai Street home for decades. In response to the 1925 North Tajima Earthquake and fire, many of Daikai Street’s buildings were re-erected with fire escape balconies connecting all buildings together, allowing for all residents on the street to be able to evacuate safely in the event of another natural disaster. These balconies can still be seen today as one walks down the street.

Shop with the Locals at Fureai Shopping Arcade

After walking a few meters from Toyooka Station, on the righthand side of Daikai Street lies the quaint and cozy Fureai Shopping Arcade, one of Toyooka City’s most notable architectural structures. Renowned as the oldest shopping arcade made from wood in Japan, visitors can step back in time as they shop and wander through the marketplace’s narrow, warmly-lit street. Local businesses found in the 70-meter-long Fureai Shopping Arcade range from flower shops, coffee cafes, fruit vendors, and a guest house.

Buy an Unforgettable Souvenir on Caban Street

At the end of Daikai Street, visitors will find Caban Street to their right. As one of Japan’s premier areas of handbag production, Caban Street is home to designer purse boutiques that have been handmaking top-quality Toyooka Kaban purses and bags for generations. In addition to admiring the bag-shaped benches and even potted plant holders placed throughout the sidewalks, visitors are encouraged to stop into one of Caban Street’s many shops and find a one-of-a-kind souvenir during their stroll down this historic road.

Catch an Event at Todohyo

As one approaches the end of Caban Street, a traditional building with a pop of color is sure to catch visitors’ attention. Todohyo, originally Toyooka’s premier high-class restaurant 100 years ago, is now a complex of renovated historical buildings housing a variety of businesses and event venues. Renovations are regularly conducted with the help of local volunteers.

Thanks to the efforts of the volunteers, modern-day Todohyo is now known as a hip space for contemporary events utilizing traditional Japanese architecture, such as DJ concerts, coffee tastings, and educational courses.

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‘Pinas-sulit na vacay with Cebu Pacific’s 26th anniversary seat sale March 07, 2022 at 07:33PM

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‘Pinas-sulit na vacay with Cebu Pacific’s 26th anniversary seat sale

Cebu Pacific Deals to local destinations for as low as P199 one-way base fare

Team Out of Town Blog Hub (Outoftownblog.com) –Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, is proud to celebrate today, 26 years of making moments happen, with another exciting anniversary seat sale.

From today until March 27, passengers can avail of yet another one of CEB’s anniversary promos, this time for as low as PHP199 one-way base fare to selected Philippine destinations. The travel date for this affordable deal starts now until June 30, 2022.

This is an opportunity for all to book their long-awaited vacay to reunite with their loved ones or enjoy sun-kissed tropical beaches and other vibrant destinations in CEB’s widest domestic network, while a lot of destinations have opened their borders or simplified travel requirements for fully vaccinated individuals.

In addition to Cebu Pacific’s anniversary seat sale, the airline will also be offering 50 percent off on its seat selector service from March 8 to 10, for flights departing from April 1 to August 31, 2022. Passengers can fly easily with their preferred seats where they can choose either a window or aisle seat or rows near the exits with an extra-legroom option. This deal is also available for passengers with existing bookings.

Passengers are encouraged to book flights and add-ons in this #CEBSuperSeatFest, using their existing Travel Funds before they expire. Apart from the Travel Fund, other payment options may also be used, such as payment centers, credit/debit cards, and e-wallets.

“On our 26th year, we are very happy to be a part of our passengers’ life journeys, enabling everyJuan to fly. We fully support the continued easing of travels for everyJuan, Filipinos, and foreign tourists alike, and expect to welcome more guests onto our flights,” said Candice Iyog, Vice President for Marketing & Customer Experience.

To accommodate more guests, CEB ramps up its domestic network by adding more flights to local destinations this month, like Boracay, Bohol, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, and Iloilo, among others.

Apart from these, CEB also resumes its flights to other destinations across the country such as Siargao and Surigao via Manila, Calbayog via Cebu, Iloilo, and Zamboanga via Davao, and General Santos via Iloilo.

Book flights now at www.cebupacificair.com .

CEB operates the widest domestic network in the Philippines covering 34 destinations, on top of its 17 international destinations. It has a 74-strong fleet, one of the youngest in the world, which includes two (2) dedicated ATR freighters.

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DOT fetes Mimaropa movers and shakers March 07, 2022 at 06:34PM

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DOT fetes Mimaropa movers and shakers

Team Out of Town Blog Hub (Outoftownblog.com) – With the Covid-19 pandemic notwithstanding, the Department of Tourism-Mimaropa honored the region’s movers and shakers which played key roles in the tourism industry’s reboot and transition to the new normal.

The citations, the second since 2020, were given at the recent virtual Mimaropa Tourism Appreciation and Recognition Day-themed “Fame: Soar High and Radiate Amid A Pandemic”.

“This annual event recognizes the public and private stakeholders for their continued support and assistance to the success of the DOT’s programs. Likewise, this forms part of the incentives and benefits of this Regional Office to the accredited tourism enterprises which have maintained the quality standards in the Mimaropa Region,” says tourism secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat in her welcome remarks.

Topping the honorees were 22 establishments that were accorded the Safe Travels Stamp Certificate by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) for their compliance with global health and safety protocols.

These were Sunlight Ecotourism Island Resort in Culion; Club Paradise, Tag Resort, The Funny Lion, Two Seasons Island Resort and Spa, and Coron Hilltop Resort in Coron.

Awardees in El Nido were Pangulasian Island Resort, Lagen Island Resort, Miniloc Island Resort, Huni Lio, Casa Kalaw, Balai Adlao, Hotel Covo, Seda Lio, and Charlie’s El Nido. Moreover, awardees in Puerto Princesa City include Daluyon Beach and Mountain Resort, Puerto Pension, White Breeze Palawan Boutique, Astoria Palawan, Hue Hotels and Resorts.

Other WTTC Safe Travels Stamp recipients were Apulit Island Resort in Taytay, Palawan, and Friday’s Resort in Puerto Galera.

Individual awardees include Finesse Residencia proprietor Jereline Calderon of Puerto Galera, and Puerto Princesa City tour guide Jeffanny Alvarez for success stories of stakeholders who survived and thrived due to their attendance of DOT’s high-impact webinars.

Other award recipients were Hotel Centro operations manager Arthur Cayanan (Filipino Brand of Service Master Trainer) and San Jose municipal tourism officer Ann Roxanne De Vera (MakaNayon Cultural Formation Course and Cultural Leadership Institute Intensive Courses on Heritage Interpretation Course).

Completing the roster of personal honorees were Benjamin Poliquit of Julian Tourist Inn, Gloria Basconcillo of White Beach Resort Bar and Restaurant, and Mylene Grace Quilit of Sikatuna Town Hotel who had the most number of DOT webinars attended.

Citations also went to Banwa Private Island which was named Private Island of the Year and Destination Deluxe Awardee for 2020, and Astoria Palawan which earned the Asean Tourism Standards Awards for 2022.

Puerto Princesa City, the municipalities of El Nido, Coron, Puerto Galera, and Calapan City was also recognized for being the top five local governments with the most number of DOT-accredited enterprises.

“Just like our destinations in the region, everything is beautiful and we just have to nurture them as we soar high and radiate once more amid a pandemic,” says Tourism assistant secretary and former Mimaropa regional director Christopher Morales.

Known for its lush terrestrial and marine biodiversity, and natural wonders, Mimaropa is comprised of the island provinces of Mindoro Occidental and Oriental, Marinduque, Romblon, and Palawan.

He noted that under his watch in 2021, the Department conducted 45 trainings for stakeholders and tourism officers, and accredited 703 enterprises, for a running total of 785 accreditations.

Also known as Region IV-B, it is home to 2 Unesco World Heritage Sites—the Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park and the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, both in Palawan and Puerto Galera, a Unesco Man and the Biosphere Site and one of the Most Beautiful Bays in the World.

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