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Global technology brand HONOR today announced the launch of the HONOR X7b for only Php 8,999! Featuring a long-lasting 6,000mAh battery, a 108MP Superior Main Camera, 256GB storage, and an Ultra-Bright Display, the HONOR X7b provides extended battery life and impressive hardware that caters to a variety of needs throughout the day. With its well-rounded features and affordability, the new …

Skyro, a fast-growing fintech powerhouse in the Philippines, continues its mission to revolutionize the local financial scene by delivering accessible and affordable digital financial solutions for all Filipinos. It offers a wide range of digital consumer finance products like personal loans, cash loans, and other lending products tailored to meet the diverse monetary needs of consumers. These solutions provide  competitive …

OPPO just unveiled their next generation of smart glasses, the OPPO Air Glass 3, at MWC 2024 in Barcelona and it looks AMAZING! The Air Glass 3 can access OPPO’s powerful AndesGPT AI model through a smartphone to provide an effortless AI experience. Thanks to its ability to understand different types of data like text, images, video, and audio, multimodal …

After launching the new Galaxy AI features with the Galaxy S24 series, Samsung has expanded efforts to broaden accessibility of Galaxy AI. The company’s latest One UI 6.1 software update, arriving this March, will bring Galaxy AI capabilities to additional devices including the Galaxy S23 series. The updated AI features aim to enhance and elevate the user experience. Galaxy AI …

Parqal, the latest and most dynamic addition to Aseana City’s landscape celebrates nearly six months of successful operation proving to be a thriving space where Aseana City’s residents and visitors alike come together. Since its grand opening in September 2023, Parqal has emerged as the go-to destination for community events, recreational activities, and exciting retail experiences. Parqal has served as …

As Women’s Month blossoms, let OGAWA be your companion in embracing self-care and wellness. Elevate your well-being and honor the strength and grace of womanhood with OGAWA’s Master Drive AI Genuine Leather, Master Drive Plus 2.0 Mocha, and Master Drive Plus Maroon. These exclusive massage chairs aren’t just about relaxation; they symbolize empowerment and rejuvenation, making them the quintessential indulgence …

DITO Telecommunity, the emerging force in the local telco landscape, has again surpassed industry giants by clinching the Rated #1 Mobile Network spot in the Philippines  at the Ookla® Speedtest Awards 2023.  Ookla, the global leader in network intelligence and connectivity insights for almost two decades and pioneer of the world-renowned Speedtest® and Downdetector® platforms, announced that DITO achieved a …

Join us in celebrating excellence and achievement at the Sovereign Seal of Business Triumph & Remarkable Achievers on June 28, 2024, at the prestigious Dusit Thani Hotel Manila. This event, along with the 2nd Philippine Finest Business Awards and Outstanding Achievers on September 8, 2024, at The Hexagon Events Place in Quezon City, and the 2nd Southeast Asian Premier Business …

The Japan Credit Rating Agency, Ltd. (JCR) has kept the Philippines’ investment-grade credit rating of “A-” with a stable outlook. The Japan-based debt watcher highlighted the country’s high and sustained economic growth supported by solid domestic demand, resilience to external shocks with its low-level external debt and accumulated foreign exchange reserves, and its solid fiscal base as credit strengths. JCR …

As early as January this year, Manila Water has already prepared its 3,273 fire hydrants to assist our firefighters and barangays, especially during the drier months. To date, Manila Water has checked and maintained the hydrants in the East Zone of Metro Manila and parts of Rizal. Quezon City Service Area (SA) was allocated the most Manila Water hydrants because …