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Apl.De.Ap, Bitto collab with GCrypto for Phygital Art Launch

The Philippines continues to be one of the most vibrant markets for artistic innovation in Southeast Asia, with the country’s creative economy amounting to P1.6 trillion in 2022, a 12% increase from the previous year. Now with the emergence of phygital art, a fusion of traditional art forms and interactive digital elements, a new era of storytelling is born, inviting audiences to actively immerse, interact, and engage with different narratives. Ushering in the advent of a new artistic form, finance super app GCash, through GCrypto, partnered with renowned Filipino American rapper Apl.de.Ap and Manila-based contemporary artist Bitto to bring phygital art to life at the Agents of Peace and Love, the Apl.de.Ap and Bitto Phygital Art Collection. “We are delighted to work with Apl.de.Ap and Bitto, two Filipino artists who have established their marks in the global space, as they break artistic boundaries,” said Luis Buenaventura, GCash head of Web3. “This collaboration is in line with ou

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HONOR Starts the Year with Smashing Sales for HONOR X9b 5G, Opens Newest Store in SM Angono!

After gaining much virality on its newest product, the leading global provider of smart devices, HONOR, officially kicks off the sale day of HONOR X9b 5G for only ₱16,999 in all HONOR Experience Stores and Online Partner Stores via Lazada, Shopee, and Tiktok Shop. “We envisioned HONOR X9b 5G to be even bigger than our previous campaigns – for it to be known more than ‘HONOR X9a 5G’s predecessor.’ Much to our delight, we have received overwhelming demand of offline and online pre-orders from our HONOR fans since the announcement of its availability in the Philippine Market. Until today, a huge volume of shoppers lined up at our Experience Stores to purchase their own HONOR X9b 5G. This is just the start of the year, and we couldn’t be more thankful for all the support for HONOR,” said Stephen Cheng, HONOR Philippines Vice President. HONOR Philippines Sets Foot in Angono, Rizal HONOR X9b 5G’s first day sale was marked with another milestone event – the Grand Opening of the brand’s fir

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Home Credit's Picks: Top Products For a Fresh Start This New Year Season

Excited to welcome the new year with new, up-to-date gadgets and electronics for you and your family? In this season of fresh start, mastering the art of picking the right products to make your everyday life easier and more efficient becomes essential. Understanding what to buy and how to do so smartly is crucial in navigating this seasonal challenge. Thankfully, Home Credit, the country’s leading consumer finance company, has your back! They offer a thoughtfully curated selection of top gadgets and appliances at 0% interest rates, easing the pressure of new-year shopping. This gives you a stress-free, fresh start with more freedom to choose from various payment options. To help you welcome the New Year, here are some top items recommended by Home Credit: Experience the latest technology with smartphone powerhouses Explore three standout smartphones: the Oppo Reno 8T, Vivo V27E, and Apple iPhone 11 128GB, each with unique strengths. The Oppo Reno 8T impresses with its smooth Andro

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Meet Your New Best Friends: TechLife Devices Guaranteed To Make Life Easier This 2024

The new year is always a great opportunity for a clean slate. So while it’s still January, many are still taking the opportunity to upgrade the comfort of their home. It’s time to leave run-down appliances behind and make space for newer, better gadgets fit for every type of home. Whether it be a traditional house in the province, a two-bedroom apartment for a small family, or a studio unit in the city, TechLife has the perfect lineup of devices to make life easier this 2024. TechLife 4L Digital Rice Cooker Aiming to host dinner parties and intimate social gatherings this year? The TechLife 4L Digital Rice Cooker is a saving grace to easily tick off one less item from the handaan list. The spacious four-liter capacity can cook generous portions of rice all at once, eliminating time and effort in the kitchen. It has a Digital Control Panel that offers precise and user-friendly settings. Aside from that, it also has six major functions: Warm, Preset, Quick Cooking, Normal Cooking, Co

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UNIQLO Announces Four New Stores this 2024 Spring/Summer Season

Global apparel retail brand UNIQLO hits the ground running in the Philippines this new year, with the announcement of four new store openings in time for the Spring / Summer season. Set to open on March 1, 2024 is the UNIQLO Venice Grand Canal along McKinley Drive in Taguig City, Metro Manila. UNIQLO also plans to expand its presence in the northern part of Metro Manila and Central Luzon with the soon-to-be-announced openings of UNIQLO SM City Caloocan and UNIQLO SM City Tarlac, respectively. Rounding out the list of new UNIQLO stores is the much-awaited opening of the new and elevated UNIQLO SM Mall of Asia this 2024. The country’s first UNIQLO outlet, the SM Mall of Asia branch was launched in 2012. Its expanded and well-curated space promises a bigger and better shopping experience for everyone to enjoy UNIQLO’s LifeWear products and more. The date for the branch’s official opening will be announced soon. Meanwhile, customers can still shop for their LifeWear needs in the temporar

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The Toughest Phone HONOR X9b 5G Arrives With A Smashing Price Of Php 16,999 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 DisplayShowcasing an industry-leading

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Samsung Lights Up SM Mall of Asia Globe For Galaxy Unpacked

In anticipation of Galaxy Unpacked happening on January 18, Samsung is teasing new mobile AI-powered capabilities. To hype excitement, the iconic SM Mall of Asia Globe was lit up to announce an imminent revolutionary mobile experience that will change the way you live, connect, and create with the Galaxy S series. This is part of Samsung’s celebrations to welcome a new era of Galaxy innovations. Samsung also teamed up with Marvel Studios’ “What If…?” Season 2, now streaming only on Disney+, for an epic takeover of Las Vegas on Sphere’s giant exterior LED display. Featuring Doctor Strange, the Las Vegas skyline lit up to hint at new mobile AI capabilities coming soon to Galaxy users worldwide. Just as Marvel’s renowned character Doctor Strange discovers new portals of endless possibilities, Galaxy AI will enable discovery in a whole new way. Samsung Electronics will host Unpacked in San Jose, California beginning at 2 am January 18 PH time. Join us as we unveil the latest premium Gala

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HUAWEI MateBook D 16 2024: Welcoming the New Year with Powerful and Seamless Performance

Hot on the heels of the Dubai launch, Huawei is bringing to the Philippines its latest roster of mobile innovations. To help Filipino consumers redefine the way how they work, create, and innovate, Huawei is launching in the country the HUAWEI MatePad Pro 13.2", HUAWEI FreeClip, and HUAWEI MateBook D 16 2024. In this article, we take a closer look at the MateBook D 16 2024, which arrives in the elegant Mystic Silver color. Beyond Display Size As its name indicates, the HUAWEI MateBook D 16 2024 laptop sports a 16-inch HUAWEI FullView Display. The screen size might make one think it is a heavy laptop, but it is not. The 17mm thickness and 1.68kg weight of the laptop make it an ideal mobile solution for business professionals, university students, and other users who are always on the go. The 16-inch display of the HUAWEI MateBook D 16 2024 can handle various tasks and content not only because of its size but also because of its 16:10 aspect ratio, 90% high-to-screen body ratio, and 1

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Mighty HONOR X9b 5G Tested in a Rough Ultra-Tough Challenge in Rizal

HONOR Philippines is all set for the arrival of the toughest phone in the market to date, the HONOR X9b 5G. The successor of the viral HONOR X9a 5G will be officially launched on January 12, live on Facebook: https://bit.ly/FB_X9b_Pressrelease at 7PM! Before its highly anticipated launch, HONOR Philippines dared its esteemed media partners to an Ultra Tough Challenge camp where they put the extremely durable smartphone to a series of tests. It is seen to endure a car runover with a heavyweight Hummer as well as an intense smash test relay where participants smashed as many thick tiles as they could in 30 seconds. Guests aimed for the ultra-tough display of HONOR X9b 5G in competitive paintball, sparring, and archery contests. Lastly, HONOR X9b 5G was proven to survive a 50-ft Drop Test! And the question remains. Can it survive a 100-ft drop? Tune in on January 12! “HONOR X9b 5G has been proven durable as the device was carefully studied and has undergone three tempering processes an

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Sarah G, SB19 will Set the Asia Pacific Predator League 2024 Grand Finals Stage On Fire with #AceYourWorld

Be part of history as 26 teams from across the region compete for top honors in Dota 2 and VALORANT, including their share of a $200,000 prize pool and the highly coveted Predator Shield, in the Asia Pacific Predator League 2024 Grand Finals at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. The MOA Arena stage will witness epic battles between esports teams on January 13 and 14, 2024. Audiences will also get to watch never-before-seen musical stages and collaborations. For the very first time ever, Acer ambassadors Sarah Geronimo and SB19 will perform “Ace Your World” live! The song #AceYourWorld, streaming on YouTube, was written and composed by Radkidz, the duo of John Paulo Nase (Pablo) and his brother, Joshua Daniel Nase. Through the song, Sarah G and SB19 hope to encourage everyone to stay strong despite the challenges they face in their lives. Another exciting collaboration stage will feature rapper Felip and Paradise Rising artist Ylona Garcia. Sarah Geronimo and SB19 will lead the roster of tal

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