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ASUS, ROG offer up to 14K off with Bundled with Love promo
Will run from February 7 to March 15

ASUS and Republic of Gamers (ROG) Philippines announced their Bundled with Love Valentine’s promotion, offering customers up to PhP 14,000 worth of exclusive bundle items and discounts.
Participating ASUS and ROG products range from their Zenbooks and Vivobooks with OLED displays, Zephyrus and Strix gaming laptops, ASUS desktops, ROG phone, Zenfones and more.
What’s best about the promo is that it will run from February 7 to March 15, 2022.
For the full list of participating products and mechanics, visit the ASUS/ROG Bundled with Love microsite at https://ph.asus.click/ValentinesPromo2022.
Vivobook, Zenbook bundles
Creators, employees, and students will all benefit as a wide array of ASUS Zenbook and Vivobook products are included in the promo.
Customers can score freebies such as the ASUS Zen Gimbal, ASUS Zen Screen, or a Birkenstock E-voucher.
But the centerpiece is a free Bacini Foldable Bike worth PhP 11,990 for every purchase of the Zenbook Pro Duo 15 OLED, equipped with the latest 11th Gen Intel Core processor.
Below is the complete list of participating ASUS Zenbook and Vivobook laptops with corresponding bundles.
SERIES | BUNDLE | AMOUNT SAVED |
Zenbook Pro Duo 15 OLED | Bacini Foldable Bike | PhP 11,990 |
Zenbook Duo 14 | ASUS Zen Gimbal | PhP 7,850 |
Zenbook Flip | ASUS Zen Screen | PhP 11,240 |
Vivobook Pro 14/15 OLED | Wacom Pad Intuos
Comes with a free three-month subscription to Corel Painter Essentials 8, Corel Aftershot, and Clip Studio Paint Pro |
PhP 6,300 |
Zenbook 13 OLED/Zenbook 14/Zenbook S | Birkenstock E-voucher | PhP 5,000 |
Zenbook 13 OLED/Zenbook 13 | Birkenstock E-voucher | PhP 4,000 |
Vivobook 15 OLED/Vivobook S14 and S15/Vivobook Flip 14 | Birkenstock E-voucher | PhP 3,000 |
Vivobook 14 and 15/Vivobook Flip 14 | Birkenstock E-voucher | PhP 2,000 |
Additionally, ASUS is offering an 18 percent off discount on its ASUS Multi-Device Wireless Silent Mouse (MW203), for PhP 1,599.
ASUS Desktop Bundles
Likewise, special discounts are available for ASUS desktops, including the S500SC and S300MA which both use 100 percent enterprise-grade solid capacitors in their motherboards.
Both laptops also come with powerful Intel processors and up to an Nvidia GeForce GT 1030 graphics card.
For the Bundled with Love promo, users can get up to PhP 3,500 off.
MODEL | SIZE | SPECS | DISCOUNTED PRICE |
S300MA-310100056T | 15L | Intel® Core™ i3-10100, 4GB DDR4, 1TB SATA HDD, NVIDIA® GeForce® GT1030 2GB | PhP 30,990 (from PhP 32,490)
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S300MA-51040F051T | 15L | Intel® Core™ i5-10400F, 8GB DDR4, 1TB SATA HDD, NVIDIA® GeForce® GT1030 2GB | PhP 34,990 (from PhP 35,990)
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S300MA-51040F052T | 15L | Intel® Core™ i5-10400F, 8GB DDR4, 256GB M.2 NVMe™ & 1TB SATA HDD, NVIDIA® GeForce® GT1030 2GB | PhP 36,990 (from PhP 37,990)
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S500SC-310105024T | 9L | Intel® Core™ i3-10105, 8GB DDR4, 1TB SATA HDD, Integrated Graphics | PhP 27,615 (from PhP 28,995)
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S500SC-511400021T | 9L | Intel® Core™ i5-11400, 8GB DDR4, 1TB SATA HDD, Integrated Graphics | PhP 32,615 (from 33,995) |
S500SC-511400009TS | 9L | Intel® Core™ i5-11400, 8GB DDR4, 256GB M.2 NVMe™ & 1TB SATA HDD, NVIDIA® GeForce® GT1030 2GB | PhP 40,495 (from 43,995) |
S500SC-511400011WS | 9L | Intel® Core™ i5-11400, 8GB DDR4, 256GB M.2 NVMe™ & 1TB SATA HDD, NVIDIA® GeForce® GT1030 2GB | PhP 40,995 (from 43,995) |
ROG, TUF Gaming products bundles
Gamers will not miss out either, as a wide range of ROG gaming laptops like the Zephyrus Duo and Strix G, and the TUF Dash are also part of the month-long sale.
Popular products like the Zephyrus G14, Zephyrus M16, and the 2-in-1 ROG Flow X13 likewise come with exclusive premium bundle items, ranging from TUF Gaming Monitors, Strix Go Wireless Headsets, Mechanical Gaming Keyboards, and more.
SERIES | MODELS | BUNDLE | AMOUNT SAVED |
ROG Zephyrus Duo | GX551S/GX550LXS | Nanoleaf Shapes Hex White 9PK | PhP 12,000+ |
ROG Zephyrus S15/S17 | GX703/GX502 | ROG Strix Go BT wireless gaming headset | PhP 11,250+ |
ROG Strix Scar 15/17 | G733/G533/G732 | TUF gaming monitor VG249Q1A | PhP 12,700+ |
Zephyrus M15/M16 | GU603/GU502 | ROG Falchion wireless mechanical gaming keyboard | PhP 7,695+ |
Zephyrus G14/G15 | GA503/GA401/GA502 | Nanoleaf Triangle Mini starter kit | PhP 5,000+ |
ROG Flow X13 | GV301 | ASUS Wecam C3 + ROG Falchion wireless mechanical gaming keyboard | PhP 10,190+ |
ROG Strix G 15/17 | G513/G713/G512/G712 | Google Chromecast with TV 4K | PhP 3,395+ |
TUF Dash F15 | FX517 | TUF Gaming H3 headset + Steam credits PhP 1,000 | PhP 3,395+ |
TUF Gaming A15/A17/F15/F17 | FA706/FX506/FX706 | TUF Gaming H3 headset + Steam credits PhP 1,000 | PhP 3,395+ |
Likewise, the “King of Gaming smartphones”, the ROG Phone 5s, comes with a PhP 2,000 Valentine’s discount for mobile gamers.
Zenfone 8 Series discounts
Lastly, the Zenfone 8 Series, which come with fantastic cameras, come in with discounts of up to PhP 10,000 throughout the promo period.
This includes the Zenfone 8 powered by the flagship Snapdragon 888 CPU, and Pro Grade Cameras, and the Zenfone 8 Flip with a unique flipping triple camera mechanism.
SERIES | DISCOUNTED PRICE |
Zenfone 8 (16GB / 256GB) | PhP 29,995 (from PhP 39,995) |
Zenfone 8 (8GB / 128GB) | PhP 24,995 (from PhP 34,995) |
Zenfone 8 Flip (8GB / 256GB) | PhP 29,995 (from 39,995) |

Deals
Acer Brings Their A-Game with Back-To-School Deals

One important thing that we realized over the past two years is that laptops and/or desktops are a necessity for every student.
Of course, not everyone can afford to buy their own gadgets, given the high prices of other commodities.
As a sustainable brand supporting education, Acer recognizes this need. Which is why this year, they are bringing back their back-to-school deals.
Acer x Adidas x The SM Store
Whether you’re returning physically to school or still attending online classes, you can purchase an Acer gadget that fits your needs and expect more discount and voucher promos!
In partnership with Adidas and The SM Store, students can get up to PhP 20,000 discount or Adidas gift certificate for every purchase of any qualifying product until August 15.
Laptops
When you buy any Acer Aspire 3, Acer Aspire 5 ot Acer Aspire 7 model, you can slash off up to Php 1,000 on your receipt and/or claim up Adidas voucher up to PhP 3,000.
For participating Acer Swift 3 and Swift 5 models, get up to PhP 1,000 discount and/or up to PhP 5,000 Adidas voucher; and for participating Acer Vero models, get up to PhP 1,000 discount and/or up to PhP 5,000 Adidas voucher.
Gamers can also save up to PhP 5,000 and/or get up to PhP 5,000 Adidas voucher when they buy the Acer Nitro 5 and Acer Nitro 7 models
On the other hand, you can snag up to PhP 10,000 discount for Predator Helios 300 models.
Desktops
In the desktop category, up to PhP 20,000 discount is possible when you buy any of the participating Predator Orion 3000 and Predator Orion 5000 models, and up to PhP 5,000 discount for participating Nitro 50 models.
Meanwhile, PhP 7,000 discount on participating Acer Aspire All-In-One, Acer Aspire XC and Acer Aspire TC models.
The promo runs from June 15 to August 15, 2022. extends to consumer, gaming, and AOpen monitors as well.
They also PhP 4,000 discount for any participating Acer, Predator, and AOpen monitors and up to PhP 1,500 discount off participating Acer projectors.
Details of the deal
Here’s the fine print: The customer must complete the claiming process to avail of the Adidas voucher and register their product for warranty at the Acer warranty website within one (1) week of purchase.
If the product is eligible for the promo, the warranty site will have a drop-down list of The SM Stores branches. Customers must choose their preferred branch redemption site to redeem the voucher.
The customer cannot change The SM Store branch redemption site.
Once the customer completes all the registration requirements, Acer will validate the credentials within five (5) business days.
An electronic voucher will then be sent to the customer’s provided email address after seven (7) business days.
For voucher redemption, customers must print the Adidas voucher sent to their email. They can then present it to The SM Store branch of their choice with one (1) government-issued ID. The vouchers are only for Adidas bags and shoes and can be redeemed at participating The SM Stores nationwide.
SB19 came to #BringtheAGame
P-Pop sensation and Acer ambassador SB19 was the special guest during the promo launch at the SM Mall of Asia. The boy band performed “Bazinga,” “Mapa,” and Acer’s song, “Live It Up.”
For more info, check out their website: www.acer.com.

Xiaomi is celebrating its 6th anniversary in the Philippines by going on a huge sale until June 30, 2022 on its smartphones and other tech devices.
There will be 18 products going on sale from Xiaomi’s range of products, including the Redmi Note 10 Pro and 11 Pro 5G, Xiaomi Watch, Mi Robot Vacuum Mops, and Xiaomi Smart Air Purifiers.
The Redmi Note 10 Pro, equipped with a 108MP camera, will retail for PhP 12,999 for the 6GB + 128GB variant and PhP 13,999 for the 8GB + 128GB variant.
The Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G, meanwhile, is priced at PhP 15,999.
Aside from the discounted rates, customers will also get freebies such as notebooks, t-shirts, and sports bags for every purchase of participating products.
Here’s everything on offer
Xiaomi Product | Selling Retail Price (SRP) in PhP | Freebies |
Redmi Note 10 Pro (6+128 GB) | 12,999 | Notebook + T Shirt |
Redmi Note 10 Pro (8+128 GB) | 13,999 | Notebook + T Shirt |
Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G | 15,999 | Notebook + T Shirt |
Xiaomi 11 Lite 5G NE | 20,999 | Sports Arm Bag + Notebook |
Robot Vacuum Essential | 8,999 | Sports Arm Bag + Notebook + T Shirt |
Mi Robot Vacuum Mop-Pro 2 | 17,999 | Sports Arm Bag + Notebook + T Shirt |
Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 | 12,999 | Sports Arm Bag + Notebook + T Shirt |
Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2 Lite | 8,999 | Sports Arm Bag + Notebook + T Shirt |
Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop | 11,999 | Sports Arm Bag + Notebook + T Shirt |
Mi Air Purifier Pro H | 12,499 | Sports Arm Bag + Notebook + T Shirt |
Mi Air Purifier Pro | 12,499 | Sports Arm Bag + Notebook + T Shirt |
Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Pro | 11,999 | Sports Arm Bag + Notebook + T Shirt |
Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 | 8,999 | Sports Arm Bag + Notebook + T Shirt |
Xiaomi Smart Air Purifier 4 Lite | 6,999 | Sports Arm Bag + Notebook + T Shirt |
Mi Air Purifier 3H | 8,499 | Sports Arm Bag + Notebook + T Shirt |
Mi Air Purifier 3C | 5,999 | Sports Arm Bag + Notebook + T Shirt |
Xiaomi Watch S1 | 10,999 | Sports Arm Bag + Notebook + T Shirt |
Xiaomi Watch S1 Active | 8,999 | Sports Arm Bag + Notebook + T Shirt |
The only catch is that the promotion will only be available via Xiaomi’s physical stores and kiosks nationwide.
There are 73 of them which includes prime locations like Metro Manila, Metro Cebu, and Metro Davao, so go check the nearest store. Here’s a list to help guide yourself.
Customers are also invited to participate in various in-store activities and online interactive promotions to celebrate the brand’s anniversary.

vivo Philippines has opened installment options via credit card and Home Credit for those who want to get their hands on vivo’s latest flagship phone – the X80 series.
Launched last week, the X80 Pro retails at PhP 59,999, while the X80 is priced at PhP 45,999.
Given these price tags, offering installment plans will allow more customers to enjoy vivo’s latest topnotch camera phones which feature the exclusive vivo V1+ Chip and ZEISS Optics.
Via Home Credit
All new and existing Home Credit customers may avail of the 9-, 12-, 15-, or 18-months contract for both phones for the following rates:
- X80 Pro: 52 percent down payment for 18 months for as low as PhP 1,649/month
- X80: 37 percent down payment for 18 months for as low as PhP 1,659.76/month
Via credit card
Meanwhile, those purchasing through their credit cards are entitled to more flexible packages with 0 percent interest on 6-, 12-, 24-, or 36-month installment plans for participating banks and official dealers.
The rates will be as follows:
- X80 Pro: Starts at PhP 1,666.64/month for up to 36 months
- X80: Starts at PhP 1,277.75/month for up to 36 months
Next-level professional imaging
As we have previously reported, the vivo X80 series features some of the most sophisticated innovations and imaging technologies in mobile photography.
The phones’ cameras support impressive features like:
- ZEISS Super Night Camera
- Cinematic Video
- ZEISS Anamorphic film lenses
- AI Video Enhancement
- Active Centering OIS System
- XDR Photo display technology
In case you missed it, GadgetMatch took the X80 series cameras to the test at The Fort in BGC, one of the busiest urban centers in the Philippines.
Check out our snaps below from the X80 here to see why vivo’s latest flagship phones are right up there with other heavyweights in the tier like the iPhone 13 Pro Max, Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, and Huawei P50 Pro.
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