Unleash Your Inner Wanderlust: MOTIVO Portable Power Bank & Bluetooth Earbuds for On-the-Go Explorers

In today’s fast-paced world, the urge to explore and wander has become an integral part of our lives. Whether it’s a weekend getaway to the mountains, a road trip along the coast, or a backpacking adventure through exotic locales, there’s a growing community of on-the-go explorers seeking to satisfy their wanderlust. As technology continues to evolve, so too do the tools that aid in these adventures. Enter portable power banks and audio devices – the essential companions for modern-day explorers.

MOTIVO H119 Power Bank: Fueling Your Adventures

Picture this: You’re on a solo hike, surrounded by breathtaking scenery, capturing every moment with your smartphone. Suddenly, the dreaded low battery notification pops up, threatening to cut your adventure short. This is where MOTIVO H119 Power Bank come to the rescue. These compact, lightweight devices pack a punch, offering a reliable source of power to keep your devices charged throughout your journey.

Gone are the days of worrying about running out of battery while navigating unfamiliar terrain or capturing stunning sunset views. With a high-capacity MOTIVO H119 in your backpack, you can stay connected, capture memories, and navigate with ease, all without the fear of being stranded with a dead device. Plus, it is equipped with fast-charging capabilities and multiple ports, allowing you to charge multiple devices simultaneously – perfect for group adventures or multi-device users.

MOTIVO W18 Bluetooth Earbuds: Elevating Your Exploration

What’s an adventure without a soundtrack? Whether you’re trekking through the wilderness, exploring bustling city streets, or simply lounging by the beach, MOTIVO W18 Bluetooth Earbuds will surely enhance every moment of your journey. From compact Bluetooth speakers to wireless earbuds, there’s an audio solution to suit every adventurer’s needs available at the MOTIVO website.

Imagine setting up camp under a starry sky, the crackling of a campfire mingling with the sound of your favorite playlist streaming from a portable speaker. Or perhaps you prefer the immersive experience of exploring ancient ruins while listening to an audiobook through your trusty pair of wireless earbuds. With advancements in audio technology, you can enjoy high-quality sound wherever your adventures take you, without being weighed down by bulky equipment.

W18 Bluetooth Earbuds: https://shopee.ph/motivoph
W18 Bluetooth Earbuds: https://shopee.ph/motivoph

When choosing portable power banks and audio devices, opt for products that prioritize energy efficiency, durability, and recyclability. Look for eco-friendly materials, energy-efficient charging technologies, and products from companies committed to environmental stewardship. Additionally, practice responsible disposal by recycling old devices and batteries whenever possible.

Conclusion: Empowering Exploration Responsibly

In an age where connectivity and entertainment are synonymous with travel, portable power banks and audio devices have become indispensable tools for on-the-go explorers. From keeping our devices charged to enhancing our auditory experience, these innovative gadgets empower us to embark on new adventures with confidence and convenience. However, let’s not forget our responsibility to tread lightly on the planet. By choosing sustainable products and adopting eco-friendly practices, we can unleash our wanderlust while preserving the beauty of the destinations we love to explore.

Cool down this summer with Beko as your cooling companion

Summer is just around the corner. While the sun’s out for a perfect beach getaway, it also means a need for more cooling breeze and comfort to bust the heat. Staying focused and being in the right state of mind for study, relaxation, and chores can be difficult if it is sweltering at home. 

Good thing there is Beko as our cooling companion this coming summer season. Durable, stylish, and cost-efficient, Beko air conditioners bring better air quality, humidity, and cooler temperatures. And with The “Beko state of mind”, everyone in the family can be more productive and accomplish the things they need to do with coolness and comfort right in their own homes. 

“Air conditioning in every space is essential, especially in a tropical country like the Philippines. On days when the heat is at its peak, air conditioners provide comfort to help bring in the concentration as it controls the humidity in the environment and helps avoid dehydration,” shared GĂŒrhan GĂŒnal, Beko’s Country Director in the Philippines. 

“The Beko state of mind means inspiring Filipinos to experience a more convenient way of living through European-style and good quality product lines so they save time and resources that they can use for the people and things that matter to them. Our air conditioners have a 5-star energy rating, are cost-efficient, and powerful, making it the perfect cooling companion this summer,” GĂŒnal added.

The BSEOG 090/BSEOG 091 is a split-type air conditioner with a capacity of 1HP that is perfect for cooling up small spaces such as apartments and small rooms. It has jet cool, dehumidifying, and automatic temperature control features for the utmost comfort. For a window-type option, the BPVOW 090 has a 1HP capacity with energy-efficient and cost-saving inverter technology for optimal cooling.

The BSEOG 120/BSEOG 121 is a 1.5HP split-type inverter air conditioner that is ideal for homes with a terrace and bigger apartments. It has 5 fan speed steps, automatic up & down air direction, and up to 24 hours of timer for more control on the level of coolness within the environment.

For bigger homes, the BSEOG 180/ BSEOG 181 is a SplitType AC HomeWhiz ProSmart Inverter Compressor with 2.0HP capacity, providing powerful cooling performance and quiet operation that can breeze through wide spaces, while the  BPVOW 120 is a window-type inverter air conditioner with a capacity of 1.5HP that has rapid and efficient cooling with controls to personalize your comfort.

These Beko air conditioners are made for the long term and make life a breeze. With technologies that translate to reliability and durability, feel the Beko state of mind even under the summer heat.

For more information about Beko in the Philippines, visit beko.ph and follow @bekoph on Facebook and Instagram.

Beko appliances are available at 1st Megasaver, Abenson, AC Marketing, AllHome, Anson’s, Appliance Centrum, Asian Home, Automatic Centre, BHF, Echo Electrical, Fair N Square, Fiesta Appliance Center, Fonts Home appliances, GB Prime, Gloria Bazar, Great World, J Marketing, Jack Trading, JVValeroso Marketing, K-Alwin’z, Lazada, Lucky 4 City Appliances, Magic Appliance, Manhattan Appliance, Mike’s Department Store, NB Marketing, Ocampo’s Megastore, Our Builders, Plusign Home, POS Marketing, Pricewise, RJ Homes, Robinsons Appliances, Royal Star, RS David Marketing, Savers Appliances, SaveYour Home, Shopee, Skytech Appliance, Solidmark, SM Appliance, SVC, Tiongsan, United Motoaliance, VPR Marketing, and Western Appliance.

ABOUT BEKO

Beko is the international home appliance brand of Arçelik, which is a multinational household appliances manufacturer that operates with 12 brands and employs over 40,000 people worldwide. It is one of the top three large home appliances brands in Europe* in the white goods sector. 

Beko has been focusing on healthy living for years, raising awareness and developing products that make healthy living possible and convenient. Beko’s brand mission is ‘healthy living is only possible on a healthy planet’. Beko is committed to protecting the planet by designing and manufacturing energy-efficient products and investing in resource efficiency in production.

This year, Beko will be made available soon in other appliance stores nationwide as it continues to expand its distribution to other retail channels. 

For information, follow @bekoph on Facebook and Instagram or go to http://www.beko.ph.

Samsung’s Galaxy S24 Series takes the stage at the Galaxy AI Festival for its PH launch

Samsung Philippines executives at the opening of the Galaxy AI Pop Up Store at Bonifacio High Street. (L-R: Marketing Communications Manager for Flagship Dominic Nacorda; Product Marketing Manager for Flagship MJ Marfori; Head of Product Marketing Jun Guevara; Mobile Experience Business Unit Head Blue Avelino; President Min Su Chu; Mobile Experience Business Director Daniel Choi; Project Manager for Mobile Experience Retail Marketing Group Junsik Kwon; Category Head for Flagship Devices Ria Castillo; Product Marketing Manager for Flagship Isabelle Kim; and Head of Corporate Marketing, Yna Quimson.

Samsung unveiled its revolutionary smartphone, the Galaxy S24 Series with its widely-anticipated mobile AI features, at 5th Avenue in Bonifacio Global City, where they held the massive and most epic #GalaxyAIFestival and opened the Galaxy AI Pop-up Store.

From breathtaking performances from K-pop superstar Sunmi and local artists like Lola Amour, CRWN, and Jess Connelly, to #TeamGalaxy Catriona Gray sharing the stage, find out what made this epic festival one to remember.

The Epic Stage at the Galaxy AI Festival


Galaxy fans and avid supporters poured into 5th Avenue to attend the Galaxy AI Festival, headlined by K-pop siren Sunmi who performed her chart-topping hits such as “Gashina” and “Siren”.

Meanwhile, beauty queen, youth advocate, and TV personality #TeamGalaxy Catriona Gray also shared how much she loves the Galaxy S24 series, expressing her amazement at this landmark phone’s AI features that make everyday epic so easy to achieve!

“I’ve been geeking out about the Galaxy S24 for the past week. Generative AI technology is such an innovation! I was praying that this existed when I was in school because some of the features in the [Galaxy] S24 are just going to streamline your productivity, your creativity, your gaming experiences when you want some of the leisure time, cause of course, we can’t be all work and no play over here!” she said.

Guests could definitely put these epic phones to the test during the AI Festival because, as Catriona attested, the Galaxy S24 series is great for capturing moments that mean a lot to all of us – especially at concerts with its Nightography features.

“It’s the superior concert phone, tried, tested and true – especially the night shots!” she said.

She also praised the Galaxy S24’s AI-powered productivity features. “I am a notetaker, through and through and the Notes app on my Samsung is my most go-to app. But the new Samsung Galaxy S24 Series has Notes Assist. So when for example, you’ve taken a plethora of notes, you’ve gone and watched a Ted Talk or you’re working on a project and you want to put all your thoughts down in one place. The AI feature on the S24 can actually summarize your notes!”

Not to be outdone, top local artists such as Lola Amour, Jess Connelly and CRWN also graced the night, their musical talent rounding out this amazing evening.

Guests were also given a shot at being their most epic selves with various interactive installations, showcasing how the Galaxy S24 Series’ incorporated meaningful intelligence that unleashes creativity and boosts their productivity and entertainment experience.


At the Galaxy AI experience zone, guests could try the Galaxy S24 Ultra’s suite of AI-powered tools and advanced Nightography features to create stunning content – most especially when the festivities went on into the night as the Galaxy S24 Ultra can capture more light in low light.


For guests who love to maximize every minute even when on the go, they dove into the power of Galaxy AI in the Galaxy AI-powered Productivity Area. The new Galaxy AI is perfectly designed to improve all aspects of life with astounding features such as Notes Assist, Circle to Search and many more.

Meanwhile, you can also find out just how the Galaxy S24 is making communication truly borderless with Live Translate and Chat Assist features.


Guests took home fun giveaways after visiting all the booths, with three lucky participants of the Galaxy AI TikTok contest taking home epic prizes such as a Galaxy S24 Ultra 256GB, a pair of round-trip tickets to South Korea, and a Galaxy S24 256GB.


Take home the new era of mobile AI experience at the Galaxy AI Pop-Up Store

At the opening of its Galaxy AI Pop-up Store at C1 Park Avenue in BGC, Samsung Electronic Philippines (SEPCO) President Min Su Chu introduced the new era of mobile AI. “We are very excited for Filipinos to experience Galaxy AI. When we launched the Galaxy S24 Series, we were looking forward to seeing our Pinoy users experience this new technology that will definitely usher in a new era of mobile AI and it’s great to see how enthusiastic the response to the Galaxy S24 Series has been. To have everyone here celebrate this new technology is definitely great and special.”

Inside the Pop-Up store, guests could explore the features of the Galaxy AI in more depth and take home a Galaxy S24 Series phone and accessories.

To test out its cameras in low light, guests can visit the Nightography area accessible at the content creation station. They can also enjoy an epic gaming session at the Gaming area, where they can witness life-like visuals made possible through the phone’s Ray Tracing feature and seamless play through a processor powered by the Snapdragon¼ 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform. They can also test out AI-powered features at the Productivity Area that make everyday tasks so much easier, such as Note Assist, Circle to Search, Live Translator, Transcript Assist and many more.

The Samsung Galaxy S24 series is available through samsung.com, Samsung Experience Stores, Authorized Samsung Stores, Lazada, Shopee, Abenson.com and MemoXpress Online.

To find out more about the Galaxy S4 and S24+, visit:
https://www.samsung.com/ph/smartphones/galaxy-s24/

To find out more about the Galaxy S24 Ultra, visit:
https://www.samsung.com/ph/smartphones/galaxy-s24-ultra/

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Samsung inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies. The company is redefining the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, home appliances, network systems, and memory, system LSI, foundry and LED solutions, and delivering a seamless connected experience through its SmartThings ecosystem and open collaboration with partners. For the latest news, please visit the Samsung Newsroom at news.samsung.com.

Blacklist International & Team Secret Wins the Asia Pacific PREDATOR League 2024 Grand Finals

PH Teams Take the Dota 2 & Valorant Crowns in the 2024 Asia Pacific Predator League.

Filipino DOTA 2 team Blacklist Rivalry emerge victorious at the Asia Pacific Predator League 2024 DOTA 2 Grand Finals! They won against another Philippine team Execration Gaming, clinching the title and the cash prize of $65,000, or about P3.6 million, as prize for the decisive 2-0 win in a best-of-three series.

The Asia Pacific Predator League 2024, featured prominent Southeast Asian teams such as Blacklist International, Execration Gaming, Myth Avenue Gaming, IHC Esports, and 747, took place over four days at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Manila, Philippines, from January 10th to 14th.

While in the Asia Pacific Predator League Valorant 2024 finals, another Filipino team Team Secret finally able to win in their home court, dominating against Japanese squad FAV Gaming. Team Secret bagged $65,000 for the win, while FAV Gaming settled for a cool $20,000 in their first finals appearance. Series MVP Jeremy “Jremy” Cabrera won $10,000.

The Predator League is held by Acer yearly to reinforce the commitment of Predator in supporting the gaming industry, particularly in the Asia Pacific region. A gamer needs to be ruthless and obsessed with winning, like a Predator ready to attack its prey.

The Predator brand has the most complete gaming devices line ranging from laptops, desktops, monitors and projectors. The Predator series offers the latest technology in gaming, made especially to enhance the gaming experience of hardcore gamers.

The Asia Pacific Predator League provides an avenue for young talents and partners to grow the Esports ecosystem and industry. Since the first edition held in Jakarta, Indonesia in 2018, a combined total of more than 15,000 teams in the Asia Pacific region have participated in the Predator League.

The Asia Pacific PREDATOR LEAGUE 2024 is more than just a tournament; it is a community, a melting pot of diverse cultures, backgrounds, and stories that come together under the banner of esports. Here lies the beginning of every warrior’s journey to victory.

The Asia Pacific Predator League has been the home ground of up-and-coming esports talents. Every season, thousands of teams across the region sign up for a chance to live out the dream of winning it all in the grandest of stages. Predator has continuously provided this stage and continues to nurture and promote the esports industry. The Predator League has also amplified the narratives of players through various content created throughout the league.

The Toughest Phone HONOR X9b 5G arrives with a smashing price of Php 16,999 only!

HONOR X9b 5G is now available for pre-order for Php 16,999 with freebies worth Php 4,000 until January 19 only! 

Leading smart devices provider in the country, HONOR Philippines officially launched the toughest phone, HONOR X9b 5G, in the market for only Php 16,999! The latest addition to its acclaimed X Series line-up was seen to have combined exceptional display quality, expansive photography capabilities and enhanced battery and hardware performance, the HONOR X9b 5G sets a new benchmark for mid-range smartphones in the industry.

“We are very excited to finally introduce the HONOR X9b 5G, the toughest phone that embodies our commitment to pushing the boundaries of innovation and delivering an exceptional user experience,” said HONOR Philippines Vice President Stephen Cheng. “From the exceptional display and powerful camera system to the impressive durability and outstanding hardware performance, the HONOR X9b 5G truly represents our dedication to creating a new intelligent world for everyone.”

Industry-leading Durability Powered by Ultra-bounce Anti-drop Display

Showcasing an industry-leading drop resistance and durability, the HONOR X9b 5G’s display incorporates the HONOR Ultra-Bounce Anti-Drop technology. Certified by SGS’s Five Star Overall Drop Resistance, the HONOR Ultra-Bounce Anti-Drop Display utilizes advanced cushioning technology using newly developed materials, which increases the shock absorption capacity by up to 1.2 times, ensuring utmost durability even when subject to drops from a height of 1.5 meters and all angles.

Human-centric Visual Excellence

Equipped with a remarkable 6.78-inch AMOLED Curved Display, the HONOR X9b 5G supports 1.5K ultra-clear resolution, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut and up to 1.07 billion colors, offering ultra-clear visuals with sharp details and vibrant colors. As a testament to HONOR’s commitment to human-centric technology, the HONOR X9b 5G offers an array of eye protection features, including 1920Hz PWM Dimming, Low Blue Light, Dynamic Dimming, and Circadian Night Display, cater to the needs of today’s always-on generation who spend long hours in front of screens.

Triple Camera System for Captivating Photography

The HONOR X9b 5G boasts a triple camera system consisting of a 108MP Ultra-Clear Camera, a 5MP Ultra-Wide Camera, and a 2MP Macro Camera. The 108MP Ultra-Clear Camera comes with a large 1/1.67-inch sensor and a large f/1.75 aperture, allowing it to capture more light and produce images with vivid clarity. The camera also offers high optical quality with 3X zoom and an outstanding motion capture engine, ensuring the HONOR X9b 5G produces clear snapshots with fascinating detail.

In addition to the main camera, the 5MP Ultra-Wide Camera offers a 110° field of view, perfect for capturing expansive landscapes, group shots, or architectural marvels. The HONOR X9b 5G also features a 2MP Macro Camera with 4cm minimum focus length, enabling users to capture close-up shots with stunning clarity and sharp details.

Flagship Performance for Unmatched Productivity

The HONOR X9b 5G comes with a durable and long-lasting 5800mAh battery that can power the device for 3 days on a single charge, providing users with reliable performance and a worry-free experience. Additionally, the battery exhibits superb durability, maintaining 80% of its capacity after undergoing 1,000 charge cycles, making it one of the most robust device batteries in the market.

Powered by the QualcommÂź SnapdragonÂź 6 Gen 1 Mobile Platform, the HONOR X9b 5G delivers excellent flagship capabilities with a 35% increase in GPU performance and a 40% increase in CPU efficiency, always enabling seamless productivity and entertainment. Running the latest MagicOS 7.2 based on Android 13, the HONOR X9b 5G provides access to a range of upgraded and customized features, such as the HONOR Docs Suite, enabling a more intelligent and convenient experience of remote working.

Design, Pricing, and Availability

The HONOR X9b 5G boasts a sleek and modern aesthetic design with meticulous craftsmanship and exquisite detail and is available for only Php 16,999 in three colorways – Sunrise Orange, Emerald Green, and Midnight Black.

Pre-order starts from January 12 to 19, 2024 where you can get a FREE HONOR Gift Box and HONOR Choice X5 Earbuds worth Php 4,000 at select HONOR Experience and Partner Store or online via Lazada (https://bit.ly/Laz_X9b_PressRelease), Shopee (https://bit.ly/Shop_X9b_PressRelease), and TikTok Shop (https://bit.ly/TikTok_X9b_PressRelease).

Good news for HONOR Fans! You can get your own HONOR X9b 5G with Home Credit and Skyro for 0% interest! Also for Globe Postpaid Subscribers, you can apply or upgrade with GPlan 1299 to enjoy an Unli All-net Calls and Text and 8GB All-access Data for a one-time cash out of Php 3,300 only! Get it online or head over now to any Globe physical store!

For more information and announcements, you may visit HONOR’s website http://www.hihonor.com or social media platforms: Facebook (Facebook.com/HonorPhilippines), Instagram (Instagram.com/honorph/) and TikTok Shop: (Tiktok.com/@honorphilippines). To check out HONOR’s complete list of retail stores, go to https://www.hihonor.com/ph/retailers/.

ELFBAR launches BC10000 in the Philippines

ELFBAR representatives at the Power the Revolution launch event. (L-R: Jacques Li, Director of Global Communications; Leo Zheng, Assistant General Manager of the APAC; Sebastian Gao, Country Manager of the Philippines, Patrick Delos Santos, Channel Manager of the Philippines)

Global tech brand ELFBAR conducts a product launch event in Manila and unveils BC10000 in the Philippines.

ELFBAR BC10000, an unprecedented product with up to 10,000 puffs, stays true to its inheritance of BC series’ classic design with fresh colors, in an enhancement of users’ palates to deliver lasting enjoyment.

Equipped with QUAQ MESH solution, BC10000 ushers in stability and reliability, ensuring a consistency in the pleasure of each hit till the last puff and satisfying a plethora of users’ demands. These goals are at the center of everything ELFBAR is committed to achieving — the best possible experience.

BC10000 is available on Shopee and stores across the Philippines in November.

Taste stepped up
ELFBAR BC10000 truly upgrades the taste by multiple levels from various perspectives, with plenty of flavors available.

To satisfy diverse flavor preferences, the product offers well-tuned sweetness levels by adjusting its hints in dynamic but perfect proportions. This leaves lingering aftertastes by presenting a multilayered flavor fulfillment in just one puff.

Leading technologies guarantee a pleasant taste
With the Dry Hit Prevention feature as a deep moat, BC10000 prevents burnt and unpleasant tastes due to insufficient e-liquid or immediate post-charging puffs. With smart status and power cutoff, it raises the e-liquid-to-power ratio on to a new level, striking a balance in this sheer pleasure.

Furthermore, shaped in a Bionic Honeycomb Structure, the latest coil technology QUAQ MESH activates a strong burst of flavors in adult users’ mouths almost instantly within 0.1 second, and brings optimal flavor reproduction from atomization, promising an above-expectation performance.

With the help of QUAQ MESH that excels in heating efficiency and consistency, BC10000 guarantees an ever more evenly-distributed heat and finer atomization process, offering thick and smooth vapor in an immersive experience.

Refined design with wide flavor selections

Viewed from various angles, BC10000 illuminates in the grip and combines multilayer textures and displays reflective effects, adding a sense of movement to its design. Moreover, a radiant loop of light envelops the nozzle during each hit.

BC10000 introduces a readiness of 12 flavors under 2 editions, each with its respective design style and a series of flavors.

Additionally, along with an upgraded surface design, the product is equipped with a real-time power and e-liquid display, reflecting battery and e-liquid level readings.

About ELFBAR
ELFBAR is a pioneer and innovator in the global industry, with an unwavering dedication to exploring new inspiration and unlocking more possibilities in life by providing a distinct and diverse experience. ELFBAR stays committed to compliance, youth protection and sustainable growth in its unwavering responsibility as one of the leading global brands chosen and favored by tens of millions of adult users worldwide.

For more information about ELFBAR as a brand and its products, please visit elfbar.com.

HONOR unveils Limited-edition HONOR 90 5G Peacock Blue, opens Experience Store in SM City Dasmariñas

HONOR Philippines PR Manager Pao Oga, Retail Sales Director Tom Yuan, GTM Manager Steven Yan, and Brand Marketing Manager Joepy Libo-on with EC Panda Store OIC Evelyn Enong

The highly-anticipated HONOR 90 5G Peacock Blue has officially arrived in the Philippines and was seen during the opening of the HONOR Experience Store in SM City Dasmariñas, located at the Level 2 Cyberzone. The new limited-edition color officially hit stores on November 15 and until supplies last, you can get a FREE HONOR Gift box worth Php 2,499 for every purchase. 

“This is another momentous event for us, having back-to-back celebration with the opening of our HONOR Experience Store in SM City Dasmariñas and of course the unveiling of the much-awaited HONOR 90 5G Peacock Blue. The year is far from over and so are we so for our HONOR fans, stay tuned,” said HONOR Philippines Vice President Stephen Cheng. 

The successful store opening was officiated by HONOR Philippines GTM Manager Steven Yan, PR Manager Pao Oga, Brand Marketing Manager Joepy Libo-on, and Retail Sales Director Tom Yuan with EC Panda SM City Dasmariñas Store OIC Evelyn Enong. 

HONOR 90 5G is now in stunning limited-edition Peacock Blue variant 

Launched in August this year, HONOR 90 5G prides its flagship triple camera system consisting of a 200MP Main Camera with a 1/1.4-inch sensor, a 12 MP ultra-wide and macro camera with a 112° field of view and a 2MP Depth Camera that helps the camera more accurately gauge distance. Supporting multi-frame fusion, noise reduction algorithm and pixel binning to achieve the light-capturing performance that is equivalent to having large 2.24”m pixels(16-in-1), the 200MP Main Camera produces excellent high dynamic range (HDR) photos and detailed, bright shots in low light situations. 

Its superb display supports the industry’s highest Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) Dimming frequency of 3840Hz, effectively minimizing the strain it puts on users’ eyes when it is set at low brightness. The display also features Dynamic Dimming which simulates natural light to alleviate eye fatigue, as well as HONOR’s Circadian Night Display technology which filters blue light and promotes natural melatonin secretion to improve user sleep quality at night. 

HONOR Philippines just opened its newest Experience Store in SM City Dasmariñas and officially unveiled the limited-edition HONOR 90 5G Peacock Blue!

The new limited-edition HONOR 90 5G Peacock Blue is now available for only Php 24,990 in all HONOR Experience and partner stores or online via Lazada (https://bit.ly/3YAczVu), Shopee (https://bit.ly/45snjI6), and TikTok Shop (bit.ly/HONOR905G-TikTok). 

For more announcements, you may visit HONOR’s website www.hihonor.com or social media platforms: Facebook (Facebook.com/HonorPhilippines), Instagram (Instagram.com/honorphilippines/) and TikTok: (Tiktok.com/@honorphilippines). To check out HONOR’s complete list of retail stores, go to https://www.hihonor.com/ph/retailers/. 

Discover the Best Smart TVs this Christmas Season via Home Credit 

With Christmas just around the corner, many are gearing up to make their holidays even more special by upgrading their home entertainment setups. And let’s face it, most Filipinos absolutely love great entertainment! Most of their holiday wish list often includes a new television that they can use for streaming online shows, watching their favorite telenovela or even connecting to their karaoke set. 

Home Credit, the country’s leading consumer finance company, recognizes this, and is dedicated to making home entertainment upgrades a reality by offering a selection of top-selling TV brands. What’s more, Home Credit bolsters the deal with its 0% interest offer on various installment options for up to 18 months, helping customers meet their holiday goals with affordable TV loans.

Here’s a look at some best-selling TV model choices from for the dream home entertainment upgrades this Christmas. 

Elevate entertainment with Samsung’s Crystal UHD 4K Smart TV 55”

Immerse in a captivating cinematic experience with Samsung’s Crystal UHD 4K Smart TV 55″. This remarkable 55-inch television boasts a dazzling 4K HDR display that will breathe life into the best movies, sports events, and games. With its sleek Titan Gray design, versatile connectivity options, and immersive audio system, it’s the ultimate addition to one’s home entertainment setup.

The Samsung Crystal UHD 4K Smart TV 55″ comes equipped with a Tizen Smart TV operating system, offering Wi-Fi connectivity, HDMI and USB ports, and a user-friendly remote control. Its crystal-clear resolution of 3840 x 2160p ensures breathtaking picture quality. 

Immerse in crystal-clear viewing with LG’s 4K Ultra Smart TV 43”

LG’s 4K Ultra Smart TV 43″ is the gateway to an unparalleled viewing experience. With its sleek and slim black design, this television adds an elegant touch to users’ living space. The 4K Ultra HD display format, boasting a pixel resolution of 3840 x 2160p, guarantees stunning picture quality, whether one’s enjoying their favorite series, movies, or even live concert streaming.

Connectivity is a breeze with options like Wi-Fi, HDMI, USB, RF In, Bluetooth, and Optical Digital audio out. With its user-friendly webOS 23 operating system, navigation becomes effortless. Featuring a 43-inch diagonal screen, this TV brings entertainment to life with vibrant visuals. It’s perfect for transforming one’s home into an entertainment hub, delivering clarity and detail that will leave them amazed.

Experience cinema at home with TCL’s 43″ 4K HDR Dolby Vision Android Hands-Free TV

Enhance the home entertainment experience with TCL’s 43″ 4K HDR Dolby Vision Android Hands-Free TV. Featuring the latest version of Google TV, this television comes with essential upgrades in speed and security, providing a seamless and protected viewing experience. With access to over 7,000 apps and a vast library of 700,000+ shows and movies, everything one loves to watch is now in one place, offering a pure, distraction-free TV experience.

TCL’s TV is designed with precision in mind, featuring a millimeter-thin stylish trim that delivers a broader and wider sense of entertainment. It’s not just about style as the integrated build protects against moisture and dust, ensuring durability. The innovative rear pyramid design adds an extra layer of protection. 

With Certified Google TV, Wi-Fi connectivity, DTS-HD Decoding, and multiple input and output options, this 43-inch 4K UHD TV from TCL provides a sophisticated yet user-friendly package for your entertainment needs. Whether for streaming favorite shows, gaming, or simply watching the news, TCL’s TV ensures enjoyment in style and top-notch performance.

Level up your viewing experience with Devant’s Full HD Smart TV

Perfect for an entertainment hub transformation Devant’s Full HD Smart TV offers users a sleek design and impressive features, that sets this television as the centerpiece of their home entertainment setup.

Devant’s Full HD Smart TV is not just any TV as it’s designed to offer an exceptional viewing experience. Running on the Vidaa U operating system, it provides seamless navigation and a range of connectivity options, including Wi-Fi, HDMI, USB, LAN, and Bluetooth. With a 43-inch diagonal screen and a Full HD display format featuring a pixel resolution of 1920x1080p, it ensures breathtaking picture quality. The dynamic contrast ratio of 3,000,000:1 adds depth to your visuals, making content come to life. 

Whether for streaming, gaming, or simply enjoying one’s favorite programs, Devant’s Full HD Smart TV is here to enhance viewing experience.

This holiday season, upgrading your home entertainment setups is made easier with these best-selling, top-notch TVs. And with Home Credit’s 0% interest offer on various installment options for up to 18 months, one can achieve their holiday goal of buying the best TV that fits their lifestyle.

To know more about the latest updates from Home Credit Philippines, visit its official website, www.homecredit.ph. You may also follow its official FacebookInstagram, and TikTok accounts. Customers are also encouraged to download the My Home Credit App on Google Play to learn more about the latest promos and see what’s new in the Shopping Mall Philippines.  

Home Credit Philippines is a financing company duly licensed and supervised by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).  

About Home Credit

Home Credit Philippines is the lifestyle partner of every Filipino, providing access to credit through fast, convenient, and affordable financing in more than 15,000 partner stores nationwide. The brand offers a wide range of products from smartphones and laptops, home appliances and furniture, bicycles, and motorcycle accessories to electronics and hardware, sports equipment, and many more – offered at low or 0% interest rates in easy monthly installments. 

In its 10th year in the Philippines, Home Credit has served over 10 million Filipinos. Beyond installment financing and related insurance services, Home Credit also offers cash loans, a virtual spending limit named Qwarta, and a credit card for its existing qualified customers. With the My Home Credit app, Filipino customers are just a click away to get the products they want for an elevated lifestyle.

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Expanding Sustainability: SM Foundation’s 2nd Rainwater Harvesting System

SMFI Health and Medical Programs senior project manager Albert Uy runs through how the system functions.
SMFI Health and Medical Programs senior project manager Albert Uy runs through how the system functions.

Rainwater harvesting is a way of collecting and storing rainwater for later use. It is an effective and adaptable way to conserve water and reduce reliance on main water supplies. Due to its efficacy, it has been applied by many civilizations in history and is being utilized today by forward-thinking institutions as a sustainable water management strategy.

SM group’s social good arm, SM Foundation, Inc. (SMFI), for one, has embraced this by installing rainwater harvesting systems in two of the local health centers it recently refurbished–Brgy. Irawan Birthing Facility in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, and San Fernando, Cebu Primary Health Care Facility.

Ready in times of emergency

Dr. Alfredo P. Manugas VI, Municipal Health Officer and Health Department Head of San Fernando, Cebu Primary Health Care Facility, said that while water is crucial to their operations, water supply is not always available in their municipality, even their center.

“The rainwater harvesting system is essential in our health facility because the water supply in our municipality is not available 24/7,” he said. “We are now provided a source of water in times of emergency or any interruption of water supply. Our staff and visitors can use rainwater for cleaning, flushing the toilet bowls, and watering the plants.”

SMFI ensures that the facility is convenient and manageable to maximize its purpose. It operates without electricity, increasing its sustainability. To harvest water for non-potable use, it collects rainwater from the roof and gutter. The water is filtered through vinyl-coated mesh filters to ensure its quality before being stored in the 800-liter storage tank.

To guide users for safe recycled water use, all faucets connected to the facility have visible labels. Alongside this innovation, SMFI also used air-cleaning paints, LED lighting fixtures and appliances, and locally sourced plants to create a clean and comfortable environment for patients and health workers.

These green innovations exemplify the SM group’s commitment to the environment and community health within the broader context of the SM Green Movement. With the social good impact of the two rainwater harvesting systems, SMFI targets to replicate this initiative in other health centers in its pipeline, further improving water security in the face of challenges.

SM Prime explores potential partnership with Japanese firm for waste-to-fuel solutions

IN PHOTO (Left to right): SM Supermalls Vice President Liza Silerio, SM Prime Chairman of the Executive Committee Hans T. Sy, GUUN Chief Executive Officer Shinji Fujieda, GUUN Philippine Branch Senior Managing Director and General Manager Takeshi Konishi

Leading real estate developer in Southeast Asia, SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime) recently signed a memorandum of understanding with Japan’s GUUN Co. Ltd. to explore a potential partnership to implement waste management solutions by recycling waste paper and plastics as an alternative source of energy called ‘fluff fuel’.

Fluff Fuels are one type of RDF (Refuse Derived Fuel) which are produced from shredded and compressed plastics, papers, and fibers. These are used as fuels in cement manufacturing, paper mill companies, or power companies in Japan.

SM Prime Chairman of the Executive Committee Hans T. Sy is positive that a partnership with GUUN will contribute to the waste reduction goals of the country. “Today, Japan’s waste management and recycling technology is among the most advanced in the world,” he said. “There is no better partner for SM because we do not just talk about being big, we make sure we do it; we do not talk about being environment friendly but we do take bold steps to save the environment. I am looking forward to growing with GUUN as among leaders in solving environmental issues in the Philippines.”

GUUN Co., Ltd., founded in March 2001 and headquartered in Yokohama City, Japan, piloted the production of fluff fuel from plastic waste in Inayawan, Cebu in 2014 and recently inaugurated its P200-million, 2,400-square meter waste recycling plant in Tayud, Consolacion, Cebu.

Since then, Japan’s Ministry of the Environment has adopted GUUN’s waste-to-fuel technology as a model for advanced low-carbon technology innovation for further deployment in developing countries.

“This will be a mileston partnership for us,” GUNN Chief Executive Officer Shinji Fujieda said after the signing ceremony. “I understand very much how important waste management is for SM and for the Philippines and we look forward to more projects we can do with the properties of SM Prime.”

SM Prime’s initiatives for waste management include waste reduction and effective waste collection and segregation. Over the years, it has implemented programs such as Trash to Cash, Plastic Waste Collection, and E-Waste Collection that have contributed to reducing the total solid waste generation across its real estate portfolio.

Through its pioneering Trash to Cash recycling market, SM Prime has collected and recycled 1.4M kg of plastics, paper, metals, and others in 2022. “We have saved 16,766 trees from the 986,222 kg of paper recycled,” SM Prime disclosed in its 2022 Integrated Report to shareholders.

Meanwhile, SM’s Plastic Waste Collection program, a partnership with the Plastic Credit Exchange that was launched in February 2021, has accumulated 42,541kg of plastic waste from 14 mall sites. Also present in all its 83 SM Supermalls is the E-Waste Collection program for the responsible disposal of WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment). This drive has helped process close to 7,000 kilograms of e-waste.