MANILA, Philippines (Jul 2026) — Navigating a chaotic workday often means dealing with sudden coffee spills, accidental drops during transit, and dead batteries right before an important presentation.
To prove that a premium device can survive these exact nightmare scenarios, a new video campaign puts a flagship business laptop through rigorous real-world durability tests. Broadcast journalist Rico Hizon and actress-entrepreneur Gabbi Garcia serve as the faces of this campaign, pushing the ASUS ExpertBook Ultra to its absolute limits to see if it can truly defy Murphy’s law.
Built for the unpredictable Pinoy hustle
The premium AI-powered business laptop is specifically engineered to handle the physical stresses of a demanding career. For professionals constantly on the move across Manila, the device features a splash-resistant keyboard that safely routes liquids away from critical internal components. It has also passed 24 military-grade tests and 157 in-house durability validations, including surviving drops from heights of up to 120 centimeters.
Scratches and smudges are minimized thanks to a 9H Nano Ceramic surface, which is five times more scratch-resistant than standard laptop finishes. Weighing just 0.99 kilograms and measuring an ultra-thin 10.9 millimeters, the device easily fits into daily commutes without adding unnecessary weight to a busy day.
Flagship performance without the wall outlet
Under the hood, the laptop tackles heavy workloads using an Intel Core Ultra X9 Series 3 processor with Intel Arc Pro graphics and Intel vPro support. A dedicated neural processing unit delivering up to 50 TOPS ensures that heavy artificial intelligence tasks run smoothly without lagging the rest of the system.
Power anxiety is minimized with a battery life that lasts up to 26 hours. When a wall outlet is unavailable, users can top up the device using a standard USB Type-C power bank. Visual comfort during long working hours is provided by a 14-inch 3K Tandem OLED anti-glare display that protects eyes from strain in both bright offices and dark hotel rooms.
Local pricing and early bird deals
The business-grade laptop is designed for corporate teams and executives alike, backed by a comprehensive three-year warranty that covers the device, battery, and charger.
The ASUS ExpertBook Ultra is now available in the Philippines with a starting price of PHP 129,995 (approx. $2,240) at ASUS Authorized Stores as well as official online flagships on the Lazada Expert Store and Shopee Expert Store. An early bird promotion running until July 31, 2026, bundles the laptop with a free 100-watt GaN charger and PHP 10,000 (approx. $172) worth of SSI gift vouchers. The full testing campaign can be watched directly through the ExpertBook Ultra Beats Murphy’s Law Video Series.
