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OPPO is inviting Filipinos to discover the beauty of the country through the lens of the OPPO Reno14 Series 5G. As part of this special journey across the Philippines, loyal My OPPO App members who upgrade to any eligible OPPO Reno14 Series 5G device from October 1 to 30 can enjoy a range of exclusive perks, from travel, wellness, and an all-expense-paid trip for two to a breathtaking Philippine destination. Ready to explore and make your moment with the OPPO Reno14 Series 5G? Here’s how: 1. Head to the My OPPO App to learn more details. 2. Visit any of the 130 participating OPPO Brand Stores nationwide and purchase an eligible OPPO Reno14 Series 5G device. 3. Scan the QR code with your My OPPO App in store and play by tapping 'Click to Win' in the app and wait for 15 seconds to instantly win a prize (all participating customers will get a corresponding prize). Each qualified user may only join once during the entire promo period. Eligible OPPO Reno14 Series 5G devices for the ...

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - vivo is ready to change the way the world experiences smartphones with the global launch of OriginOS on October 15, 2025, live from Shanghai, China. Previously exclusive to China, OriginOS is celebrated for its smooth interface, intelligent features, and next-level customization. Until now, vivo devices outside China, including the Philippines, have run on FuntouchOS, the trusted system introduced in 2013.  The shift to OriginOS marks a major milestone for millions of vivo users worldwide. In a video released by vivo Philippines on September 25, vivo Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer Shi Yujian said, “The brand new OriginOS is designed to bring our users a smoother and smarter mobile experience.” [Embed video: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/17SSYsUD4P/?mibextid=wwXIfr or https://x.com/vivo_phil/status/1971113263669928444?s=46] vivo Philippines CEO Zeng Kai added, “We are thrilled to finally share OriginOS with our Filipino users. This upgrad...

Sudden downpours can turn your day into survival mode with power cuts and exposure to elements, but the OPPO A5 Pro 5G is designed to power you through all these scenarios.  With a big, fast-charging battery and proven durability, it keeps you connected and powered even during extreme conditions, whether you’re a student catching up on lessons or a professional trying to meet deadlines. Power That Lasts Through Blackouts With the OPPO A5 Pro 5G’s massive 5,800mAh battery, power interruptions can’t stop you from completing your tasks. With its battery capacity offering up to 35.7 hours of voice calls, 31.3 hours of audio listening, and 16.1 hours of video playback, the OPPO A5 Pro 5G allows you to perform to the best of your abilities.  Quick Recovery with Fast Charging If you arrived at home from a hectic commute from work caused by heavy rains, your smartphone is probably out of battery, too. But with the OPPO A5 Pro 5G’s 45W SUPERVOOC™ fast charging, you can go back up to 10...

Manila, Philippines, September 26, 2025  – Leading global smart devices provider HONOR Philippines has officially announced the availability of the new HONOR 400 in Smart Stores nationwide and via the Smart Online Shop, bundled with Smart Signature Plan Plus 1499.     Following the successful launch of the HONOR 400 last June 17, the excitement and demand from the public showed no signs of slowing down. In fact, the AI-powered HONOR 400 sold out within just four days after its availability was announced. Today, HONOR proudly brings the much-anticipated HONOR 400 to Smart, one of the country’s leading telecommunications service providers.  “We’re excited to make the HONOR 400 available through Smart’s Signature Plan Plus 1499. With unbeatable perks, free accessories, and ViLTE support for clearer connections, this offering gives Filipinos the best value to upgrade their mobile lifestyle,” said Stephen Cheng, Vice President of HONOR Philippines.  The HONOR 400 off...

Global leading smart device brand OPPO today unveiled major breakthroughs in on-device artificial intelligence at the Snapdragon Summit 2025 - China in Beijing, establishing new industry benchmarks for mobile AI inference performance. In close collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., OPPO has further optimized the Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform to achieve unprecedented processing speeds and contextual understanding, advancing its vision of enhancing daily life with AI. Unmatched Speed: 200+ Tokens per Second On-Device AI Inference At the Snapdragon Summit 2025 - China, OPPO demonstrated groundbreaking on-device AI performance on the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Mobile Platform. With a processing speed surpassing 200 tokens per second, it represents the fastest announced on-device inference performance to date in the industry. This achievement stems from the companies working together on parallel decoding  architecture, combined with comprehensive optimization o...

MANILA, PHILIPPINES  - vivo continues to redefine mobile portrait photography with the launch of the vivo V60 and its ZEISS Multifocal Portrait feature.  Headlining this innovation are the new 85mm and 100mm focal lengths, designed to give users the power to capture pro-level portraits with unmatched clarity, emotion, and artistry. The 85mm option is ideal for creating natural, flattering portraits where every smile and glance feels authentic, making it perfect for young professionals capturing milestone moments or digital nomads documenting their journeys.  The 100mm focal length, on the other hand, delivers striking cinematic close-ups that magnify emotion and storytelling, ideal for content creators who want their work to stand out in a crowded digital space Why it matters The addition of 85mm and 100mm is more than just a technical upgrade. It represents a shift in how users can express themselves through portrait photography: - Empowering Everyday Storytelling: Even ...

Manila, Philippines, September 24, 2025  – Save ‘N Earn Wireless (SNE), one of the leading and trusted mobile and gadget retail chain in the Visayas, proudly marks its 31st Anniversary with a week-long celebration at Island City Mall, Tagbilaran City, Bohol, in partnership with HONOR Philippines.   “At HONOR, we believe technology should empower lives. Our partnership with Save ‘N Earn is not just about offering devices—it’s about providing tools that connect communities, boost productivity, and drive progress. Together, we are bringing the future of AI closer to every Filipino,” shared by Stephen Cheng, Vice President of HONOR Philippines. Save ‘N Earn Wireless, one of the leading and trusted mobile and gadget retail chains in the Visayas, proudly marks its 31st Anniversary with a week-long celebration at Island City Mall, Tagbilaran City, Bohol, in collaboration with HONOR Philippines. This year’s theme, “SNE X AI: Empowering the Future of Mobile Life”, highlights how artifi...

24 September 2025 Manila, Philippines — The  Digital Marketing Association of the Philippines (DMAP) , the leading organization known for its excellence and innovation in digital marketing, will spotlight the power of communication and social innovation with global emerging technologies expert and former communications executive at Facebook and SpaceX Dex Hunter-Torricke as its keynote speaker at the tenth edition of the Digital Congress (DigiCon) on October 16 to 17, 2025, in Pasay City, Metro Manila. DMAP’s DigiCon 2025 is sponsored by DoubleVerify, Hit Productions, Unilever Philippines, McDonald's, Meltwater, Near Creative, UnionBank of the Philippines, Gigil Metama, Google, and Inquiro Inc. Esteemed outlets AGC Power Holdings Corp., Cignal TV, GMA 7, MBC Media Group, Rappler, The New Channel, Inquirer, Outcomm, The Pod Network, The RJ Ledesma Podcast, ZOE TV, adobo Magazine, BusinessMirror, BusinessWorld, CoinGeek, DiscoverMNL, DOOH, The Philippine STAR, a...

GCash and InvestaTrade launch an upgraded GStocks platform for an easier investing experience within the GCash app. Redefining how first-time investors enter the market, GCash upgrades its GStocks feature with new partner InvestaTrade, the stock trading arm of Investa, known for its beginner-friendly approach to financial education and stock market awareness. While the level of Filipinos' interest and adoption toward investing has grown in recent years, participation in the stock market is still not widespread. According to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), the number of stock market accounts in the PSE reached 2.86 million, with 99% belonging to local investors as of June 2024. For perspective, this represents only about 4.1% of the country's roughly 70 million adult population. The new partnership aims to change that. Powered by InvestaTrade, GStocks introduces a simplified investing experience within t...

The town of Mulanay in Quezon province has come a long way from the underserved rural community portrayed in the 1996 award-winning film  Mulanay: Sa Pusod ng Paraiso , directed by Gil Portes. While the movie depicted a village lacking in infrastructure and a community deeply rooted in tradition and reluctant to embrace modern medicine, present-day Mulanay is now a first-class municipality where diversity and inclusion thrive, opening opportunities for  residents in challenging circumstances such as persons with disabilities. These opportunities pave the way for programs that uplift Mulanay’s most vulnerable sectors, including a partnership that the local government, through the Municipal Social Welfare and Development (MSWD) office, forged with ATRIEV, PLDT, and Smart to train residents with disabilities on the basics of entrepreneurship and the use of digital innovations to grow their businesses. This partnership aligns with the P...

Are you a diehard NBA fan? Get ready to experience the courtside action closer to home than ever before! GCash is giving you a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the NBA China Games 2025 at The Venetian Arena in Macao.  Two lucky winners will score 2 tickets each to watch the Brooklyn Nets and the Phoenix Suns face off live, complete with flights and accommodation.  Your Passport to the NBA China Games From September 22 to 30, 2025, every single transaction worth P4,000 or more that you make using GCash Scan to Pay abroad will earn you one digital scratch card.  One lucky winner will win a set of two tickets to the NBA China Game on October 10 and a Fan Meet and Greet pass on October 11, including a roundtrip ticket and accommodations. Another winner will win a set of two tickets to the NBA China Games on October 12, including a roundtrip ticket and accommodations. But that's not all – you also have a chance to win GCash | Travel+ and GCash | Alipay+ Overseas Of...

Manila, Philippines, September 23, 2025 -  HONOR and Alibaba officially cemented a landmark strategic cooperation agreement in Hangzhou, China. James Li, CEO of HONOR Device Co., Ltd. and Eddie Wu, CEO of Alibaba Group, jointly witnessed the signing.  This pivotal strategic cooperation agreement is built upon a shared vision for growth and strategic imperatives. The two industry leaders are embarking on a comprehensive, multi-faceted, and systematic collaboration, focusing on critical strategic areas including AI ecosystems, AI models and capabilities, and intelligent services. Together, we aim to cultivate a thriving AI ecosystem, seizing the immense opportunities presented by AI-driven industrial transformation and the convergence of intelligent device ecosystems.  In the realm of AI agent ecosystems, HONOR and Alibaba will leverage their distinct technological and ecological strengths in AI agents, large AI models, intelligent services, and inn...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping how we live, work, and solve some of the Philippines' most pressing issues, from boosting agricultural productivity and improving healthcare diagnostics to enhancing financial inclusion in rural areas. The Philippine government, through initiatives like the  National AI Strategy Roadmap 2.0 (NAISR 2.0) , is actively positioning the country as a regional AI powerhouse. While data centers are an essential component, they are only part of a broader, more holistic strategy that must incorporate a distributed computing approach, including AI-capable PCs and edge devices. The whole is greater than the sum of its parts. AI's transformative potential is not limited to large urban centers. In a geographically diverse archipelago like the Philippines, with its archipelagic nature and many  geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAs) , a centralized strategy presents significant challenges. Many rural communities still strug...

Manila, Philippines, September 11, 2025 –  Leading smart devices provider HONOR Philippines announced the nationwide availability of its newest and most durable foldable HONOR Magic V5! You can now get it from any HONOR Partner and Experience Stores or online via: Lazada ( https://bit.ly/Laz_V5_PR ), Shopee ( https://bit.ly/Shop_V5_PR ), and TikTok Shop ( https://bit.ly/TikTok_V5_PR ). And only until September 30, you can get it with a FREE HONOR Choice Earbuds Clip worth Php 4,999!    Foldable with Unparalleled Durability      The HONOR Magic V5 sets a new industry benchmark for portability in foldable smartphones, featuring an ultra-slim 8.8mm body and weighing as little as 217g. These advancements reflect HONOR’s relentless pursuit of engineering excellence, made possible by the industry leading AI-powered manufacturing system. This revolutionary process enhances structural reliability and integrity, delivering an almost crease-free fold and elevating th...

Globe has launched a new SMS Scam Shield feature on the GlobeOne app to help protect users from the growing threat of text-based phishing attacks, particularly those sent through spoofed Globe or GCash sender IDs. The feature, currently available to Android users, is Globe’s latest move in bolstering customer security in the face of increasingly sophisticated fraud tactics.   Spoofing and phishing scams typically disguise themselves as legitimate messages, often from trusted sources like Globe, GCash, or banks, in an attempt to trick users into clicking malicious links or revealing personal information. These types of scams have surged in recent years, especially those generated through rogue devices known as IMSI catchers that mimic cell towers.   “SMS Scam Shield is our way of giving customers more control and peace of mind. With this built-in protection, users are alerted via the GlobeOne app when they receive suspicious messages that may contain dangerous links or imperson...

AMD announced the  EPYC Embedded 4005 Series  processors, purpose-built to address rising demand for real-time compute performance, cost efficiency, while optimizing system costs and extended deployment lifecycles in network security appliances and entry-level industrial edge servers.   Built on proven AMD server technology, AMD EPYC Embedded 4005 Series processors have been designed with features that address the unique demands of applications requiring low latency, efficient design, longevity, and affordability. Built on proven AMD server technology, AMD EPYC Embedded 4005 Series processors have been designed with features that address the unique demands of edge applications requiring low latency, efficient design, longevity, and affordability. This scalable processor family delivers leadership performance-per-watt with advanced security and connectivity features, high frequency cores with large L3 cache, and extended product lifecycles.   The high-performance AMD ...

Globe marked this year’s GDay with a heartfelt celebration centered on one of its most important stakeholders, its employees. Under the theme  Globe Celebrates You , the company paid tribute to the passion, hard work, and dedication of Ka-Globe, while also turning the celebration into an opportunity to give back to communities through active partnership with cause-oriented groups.   Leaders kicked off the celebration by surprising employees with treats and tokens of appreciation. This was followed by a Thanksgiving Mass presided by Father Jerry Orbos SVD, setting a tone of gratitude for the day. Across offices, Ka-Globes enjoyed Activities such as food booths, games, personalized GDay pins featuring each employee’s avatar, buskers and an interactive video booth.   In the weeks leading up to the big day, employees joined the G Raffle Rush, which featured daily challenges and surprise prizes like travel vouchers, staycations, and exclusive 917 items. The GDay Shoutouts furt...

Beijing / Singapore, 18 September 2025 - Ant International is appointed as an inaugural foreign Institution Partner (FIP) of China’s Cross-border Interconnection Payment Gateway (CPG), under the guidance of the People’s Bank of China and the Payment & Clearing Association of China (PCAC). Ant International and Alipay are the largest players in the CPG scheme with the largest number of card network and wallet partners, the broadest use cases and largest business volume.  The new CPG scheme is designed to raise connection efficiency and improve system stability for overseas payment partners. Its timely launch opens a safe and smoother highway for these partners to access the Chinese market.  Alipay+, the cross-border payment and digitization services under Ant International, will leverage this new direct connection setup to accelerate growth of its partner eco-system to expand global coverage. This will enable an even more convenient and secure travel experience for internat...

San Fernando, La Union – September 2025 – In today’s world where safety and convenience must go hand in hand, global smart lock leader LOOCK has partnered with Three Links Smart Home to deliver world-class smart security solutions to Filipino households across Northern Luzon—especially in Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Nueva Ecija, and nearby provinces and cities. This partnership marks an exciting step forward for families and businesses who want to enjoy smarter, safer, and more affordable living. “Technology should not be exclusive—it should serve the people,” said a representative from LOOCK. This belief is what inspired Three Links Smart Home to bring LOOCK to Northern Luzon—so that families, entrepreneurs, and communities can experience peace of mind without paying a premium. With LOOCK smart locks, every household can now enjoy convenience, reliability, and true security. OPENING THIS OCTOBER: EXPERIENCE THE FUTURE IN LA UNION This October 2025, Northern Luzon will take a b...