ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) Announces Partnership with Manila Masters as the Official Motherboard, Graphics Card, and Monitor of the Tournament

World’s top gamers gather for the 2017’s first international esports competition event in the Philippines to compete using the ROG’s best components.

Manila, Philippines (5th May, 2017) — ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced its partnership with the Manila Masters to be the official gaming motherboard, graphics card, and monitor for the event.

The top Dota 2 gamers from all over the world will gather to showcase the best of professional esports. Organized by the Mineski-Events Team and supported by ESL, the event will be held in the SM Mall of Asia Arena on May 26-28 2017. In this momentous event, ROG is present to continue its legacy of being the top supporter for landmark gaming events in the country. It will equip its players with the best computers to bring out the best in each professional player. Being the No.1 Gaming Brand Worldwide, ROG is committed to deliver limitless performance to every gamer and enthusiast using only the best components available today.

ASUS gaming motherboards, graphics cards, and monitors

ASUS is the world’s No.1 motherboard brand and has held this distinction for over 10 consecutive years. ASUS gaming monitors are at the forefront of gaming technology, with gaming monitors like the ROG Swift PG258Q offering a native refresh rate of up to 240Hz. ASUS gaming monitors garnered a 35% market share in 2016.

Select ASUS motherboards and graphics cards offer ASUS Aura Sync[1], an exclusive technology that sets a new standard for RGB lighting performance and ease of use. Aura Sync lets users combine and control the LEDs of all Aura-enabled products from a single application to achieve perfectly synchronized system lighting.

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About ROG

Republic of Gamers (ROG) is an ASUS sub-brand dedicated to creating the world’s best gaming hardware and software. ROG gear has been used to set hundreds of overclocking records and it continues to be the preferred choice of gamers and enthusiasts around the world. Learn more about the choice of champions at http://rog.asus.com.

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[1] Please visit www.asus.com/microsite/AURA/ for more details of ASUS Aura Sync technology and a list of eligible motherboards and graphics cards.

Bounty Fresh Food Inc. Officially Sponsors the Manila Masters

Because developing markets demand developing support systems

With the Manila Masters, the hottest Dota tournament to hit Southeast Asia this year less than 50 days away, we would like to welcome Bounty Fresh as official gold sponsor to the event.

Marlon Marcelo, Mineski Corporation - VP for Marketing and Events:

Just like Mineski, Bounty Fresh is committed to shaping their industry through technological innovation to ensure premium quality products and services. It is through these similarities in vision that we at Mineski are confident in working with Bounty Fresh for our biggest project up to date.

With one of the biggest and most reliable brand of chicken and egg products in the Philippines entering the Manila Masters, esports continues to make leaps and bounds towards breaking into the mainstream.

I’m looking forward to working with Bounty Fresh and seeing just what kind of impact we can make together in bringing competitive gaming to a more general audience and showcasing just what the esports dream is all about.

Twinkle Magbag, Bounty Fresh Food Inc. - First VP for Marketing Intelligence and Campaign Planner

In this digital, tech-savvy world, we need to stay relevant. Bounty Fresh, being the 1st ever Philippine brand to win the 2009 Asian Livestock Industry Award, strongly values innovation and change. The brand cuts across age and socio-economic class and we would like to remain strongly relatable especially among the young generation through various consumer brands under Bounty. It's our company's mission to "make food exciting... everyday... everywhere!"

We are privileged to partner with Mineski Corporation because it has proven its expertise in engaging the youth. It's been known in successfully conducting premier e-sports

tournaments, making every event a sure hit among teens and young professionals.

With this new partnership, we expect to further expand our consumer base by encouraging more youngsters to try and continue patronizing Bounty Fresh because of the wide-array of products available for this segment of the market. True to our company's vision where "we do more to bring happiness to families through life's bounty," indeed, this collaboration with Mineski Corporation will surely bring happiness and joy to the young generation.

The Manila Masters Pinoy Tour continues this weekend, with our PH team going to six more cities, while the Southeast Asia Open Qualifier begins tomorrow!

Be sure to check out Bounty Fresh through their official website, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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Image credits: Bounty Fresh Chicken Facebook page and The Manila Masters Event page