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Charge into the Year of the Horse with speed, strength, and smart upgrades. This Chinese New Year, OPPO invites you to celebrate new beginnings, fresh momentum, and good fortune with its 2.2 Sale, packed with lucky deals, exclusive vouchers, and generous freebies. From February 1 to 6, 2026, enjoy big savings on your favorite OPPO devices, from everyday essentials to premium flagships, available on Shopee, Lazada, TikTok Shop, and OPPO’s official online store. Auspicious Savings with OPPO’s All-Day Vouchers  Bring in good fortune with these exciting deals with OPPO’s All-Day Vouchers via Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop—all applicable without minimum spend for the following devices: PHP 100 off on all variants of OPPO A3 PHP 200 off on OPPO A5i PHP 500 off on OPPO A6 Pro PHP 500 off on OPPO Enco X3s PHP 500 off on OPPO Reno12 F 4G/5G PHP 800 off on OPPO A6x PHP 1,000 off on OPPO A5 PHP 1,000 off on OPPO Pad SE WiFi/LTE PHP 1,000 off on OPPO Reno14 Series 5G PHP 1,500 off on OPPO A5i...

Manila, Philippines, January 29, 2026  – Leading global AI smart devices provider HONOR Philippines had a fantastic start to the year with the launch of its newest smartphone, the HONOR X9d 5G. The brand kicked things off on January 1 with its viral drop tests, followed by the star-studded HONOR X9d 5G vs. Tesla Cybertruck experiential event, culminating in its grand launch at the Grand Hyatt. On January 24, the HONOR X9d 5G officially hit stores nationwide with a record-breaking first-day sales performance, posting a 160% increase compared to its predecessor, the HONOR X9c 5G.  "On behalf of HONOR Philippines, I thank our loyal HONOR fans, partners, and media friends for the overwhelming support for the HONOR X9d 5G. This success would not have been possible without your trust and belief in us. We are truly grateful, and we promise to continue bringing you tougher, smarter, and more exciting innovations,” said HONOR Philippines Vice Pre...

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform smartphones from tools into personal intelligent assistants, OPPO has unveiled its vision for next generation AI Operating System (AIOS). At the recent Google Cloud Export Summit in Beijing, OPPO outlined its strategic roadmap, made possible through its collaboration with Google Cloud, focusing on “Memory Symbiosis” and “Privacy Protection,” to guide the industry toward a native and fully intelligent future.  “The essence of AI is understanding the user. Together with Google Cloud, we are shaping OPPO AI into a truly personalized intelligent companion, one that understands, anticipates, and serves users in a powerful yet intuitive way,” said Haonan Lu, Head of Large Model Algorithms at OPPO. He emphasized that a meaningful AIOS goes beyond features to fundamentally adapt to individual needs, as a reliable and deeply personalized intelligent companion. Tackling Key Pain Points with System-Level AI for a Cohesive Service Experien...

When urgent demands collide with unforeseen circumstances, you need a phone built to keep up with everything—from weather changes, accidental bumps, and battery anxiety. The OPPO A6 Pro has you covered, designed to handle spills and drops, and comes with a high battery capacity to keep your hustle moving even in tough times. Take on the elements, shrug off hard knocks The OPPO A6 Pro boasts an IP69-rated sealing that locks out dust and stands up to high-pressure, high-temperature water jets, so ports and seams stay intact even after accidental liquid spills or sudden downpours.  Adding to this is its military-grade shock resistance, built with a reinforced frame, toughened glass, and targeted impact cushions around key components of the device to disperse impact from edge and corner drops. Its structure is stressed across multiple angles and surfaces to curb deformation and micro-fractures, keeping the display, radios, and haptics operating within spec long after each bump.  R...

Eastern Communications has been officially recognized by Cisco as a Cisco Preferred Networking Partner, placing the Philippines’ pioneer telecommunications and ICT solutions provider among the first in the Philippines to earn the designation ahead of the global rollout of the Cisco 360 Partner Program in January 2026. The designation is given to partners that demonstrate advanced technical capability, strong lifecycle practices, and deep customer engagement. This recognition marks a strategic milestone for Eastern Communications as it strengthens its role in the country’s rapidly evolving, AI-enabled digital economy. The Cisco 360 Partner Program, considered the company’s most significant partner transformation in 25 years, introduces new specializations, incentives, and bonuses that place greater weight on value delivery and specialized expertise.  With the needs of customers evolving in the AI era, the program’s evolution connects partner success to how they meet customer needs a...

MANILA, Philippines  – Garmin has announced the all-new Approach® R50 premium launch monitor and golf simulator, allowing golfers the luxury of teeing it up 365 days a year on their home setup or at any driving range. The Approach R50 features a 10” built-in, color touchscreen display and more than 43,000 preloaded golf courses worldwide with an improved version of Home Tee Hero1. Utilizing three different cameras, the launch monitor can track more than 15 ball and club metrics2, including measured spin rate and spin axis. It can also provide precision analytics for every club – from the driver to the putter – and deliver high-speed impact videos so players can review a close-up look at their contact for each shot.   “Leveraging our most advanced technology with an elaborate three-camera system, our Approach R50 can provide golfers of all levels with the cutting-edge metrics and analytics they need to help improve their game. Whether you want to see specific shot metrics, see ...

GCash, the Philippines’ leading mobile finance super app, continues to advance financial inclusion and community initiatives through its tech-for-good efforts, as Filipinos raised ₱64 million in 2025 via GBayanihan, its in-app digital donation platform. GBayanihan removes barriers to giving by connecting millions of GCash users directly to vetted NGOs nationwide, enabling seamless and transparent contributions using their mobile phones.   Making bayanihan always-on for Filipinos   By integrating donations directly into the GCash app, GBayanihan connects Filipinos to NGOs in remote and underserved areas where traditional donation channels are limited. The platform offers a seamless, transparent, and mobile-first experience that removes barriers to giving. It also enables overseas Filipinos to contribute directly to local NGOs without having to navigate complex remittance channels, and fosters a culture of giving that extend...

OPPO Philippines and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) brought esports closer to communities through the OPPO x MLBB Barangay Caravan, turning barangay courts in Bulacan and Pampanga into lively gaming hubs. The multi-leg tour featured 5v5 MLBB tournaments, community activities, and hands-on OPPO smartphone experiences, making competitive gaming more accessible to Filipino youth. The caravan drew young gamers, local teams, and MLBB fans for action-packed matches and on-ground engagement, supporting grassroots esports and connecting with Gen Z players where they play. OPPO co-presented select legs and led the official 5v5 tournaments in Brgy. Bagong Barrio and Brgy. Barrio in  Pandi, Bulacan, Brgy. Cuayan and Brgy. Sto. Domingo in Angeles, Pampanga. Winning teams received OPPO A3x smartphones, while each barangay’s MVP took home an all-new OPPO A6 Pro. In other stops, such as in Brgy. Cacarong Bata in Pandi, Bulacan, and Brgy. Panginay Cuayan and Brgy. Cuayan in Angeles, Pampanga, OP...

Our days are packed with tasks—from long commutes and group work to quick errands and assignments. In the rush between them, having a phone that makes multitasking easier matters. The OPPO A6 Pro keeps up with every demand, using Smart AI features to support work, school, and content creation seamlessly. Power through documents on-the-go with AI Smart Office Being stuck in rush hour traffic, let alone having to mind your stack of deadlines in between, can be a hassle, especially in your daily hustle.  This is where the OPPO A6 Pro’s AI Smart Office features come in. With AI Summary, you can instantly pull out the key points of an entire document in seconds, while AI Rewriting helps refine your text in different styles. AI Translate lets you view meanings side by side with the original text, even when it’s in another language. By the time you arrive home, what started as a stressful scramble is neatly saved, organized, and ready to share—proof that the OPPO A6 Pro’s AI isn’t just sm...

As air travel rebounds strongly, Globe is stepping up to meet inbound demand with the opening of its new store at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 arrival section. Positioned right at the arrivals exit area, the store is designed to give international travelers instant access to mobile connectivity as soon as they land. The airport processed a historic 52.02 million passengers last year in a  report  disclosed by NAIA on their website, marking the highest‑ever annual volume. That reflects a surge in travel demand and a recovery beyond pre‑pandemic levels. With thousands of passengers arriving daily, the new store aims to deliver immediate value and convenience, offering physical SIM cards and eSIM activation, prepaid load top-ups, and bills payment, catering to the diverse needs of international travelers. To commemorate the store opening, Globe is rolling out special launch promotions from December 15, 2025, to January 31, 2026. Travelers who purchase a Globe Tra...

MANILA – January 14, 2026  – AI has changed our personal lives, answering any question, unleashing our creativity, and delivering tailored insights with a simple prompt. But in the workplace, AI hasn’t yet been so transformative — bogged down by unintuitive interfaces, fragmented across multiple teams and tools, beset by hallucinations and inconsistency, and lacking the context that the workplace demands. At Dreamforce, we unveiled our vision for closing this gap: Agentforce 360 with Slack as the conversational interface where people and agents work together, connecting knowledge, actions, and data in real time. The idea is simple: Use Slack’s intuitive, familiar UI to connect every employee with reliable intelligence grounded in conversational data, customer data and metadata, and deterministic workflows. By bringing the full power of the Agentic Enterprise where billions of workplace conversations already happen every week, working with enterprise-grade AI becomes as natural...

  The Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) has formally partnered with G-Xchange, Inc. (GXI), the mobile wallet operator behind GCash, to significantly enhance the speed, security, and convenience of online travel tax refunds for Filipino travelers.   Through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed in Makati City, TIEZA will now adopt the GCash Funds Disbursement Service (FDS) to facilitate the real-time crediting of approved travel tax refunds directly into the GCash wallets of eligible passengers.   This modernization initiative aligns with Executive Order No. 170, which mandates the adoption of digital payment systems across government, and Republic Act No. 9593 (Tourism Act of 2009), which empowers TIEZA to institute systems and partnerships that ensure the efficient administration of travel tax collection and refund services.   Making digital refunds seamless for Filipino travelers   Through the ...

Redefining what a flagship smartphone camera can achieve, the OPPO Find X9 sets a new standard for mobile imaging with its innovative capability to capture full-resolution 50MP photos by default, delivering unprecedented clarity without relying on shooting modes or manual tweaks. This breakthrough delivers unprecedented clarity and detail, with 8K-level resolution across all three rear lenses every time you press the shutter, marking the brand’s biggest leap in camera innovation yet. It is designed specifically for creators, visual storytellers, and photography enthusiasts in mind. Delivering Professional- Grade Quality with the LUMO Image Engine While most smartphones downscale images to 12MP due to processing limits, the OPPO Find X9 overcomes this barrier with an industry-first imaging pipeline powered by the LUMO Image Engine. All rear cameras now capture crisp, ultra-clear 50MP photos by default, preserving deep textures, sharp edges, and rich detail even after heavy cropping or z...

Globe AT HOME is making fiber-like internet speed more accessible than ever with the launch of Globe AT HOME 5G WiFi across leading e-commerce platforms Shopee, Lazada, and GrabMart. This expansion ensures that customers can now shop for plug-and-play 5G Home Prepaid WiFi where they already shop online, and enjoy fast, convenient delivery straight to their homes. With this initiative, Globe AT HOME solves one of the biggest customer pain points: the hassle of getting connected in an instant. Now, with just a few clicks, customers can order Globe AT HOME 5G WiFi and have it delivered directly to their doorstep, no docs needed, and no complicated processes. For those who need connectivity urgently, GrabMart offers delivery in as fast as two hours, giving customers instant access to reliable internet when they need it most.   “At Globe AT HOME, we are committed to providing fiber-like speeds plug-and-play home prepaid WiFi more accessible than ever,” said Abigail Cardino, Head of Bran...