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Jean Henri Lhuillier Says Employee Empowerment Holds Key to Company Success

From a one-branch pawnshop with a single-minded goal to empower disadvantaged Filipinos across the country through financial inclusion and mobility, Cebuana Lhuillier has transformed itself throughout the years into one of the leading and largest financial services companies in the Philippines today. According to Jean Henri Lhuillier, President and CEO of Cebuana Lhuillier, the value they give their employees holds the key to the company’s grit and success. Jean Henri Lhuillier acclaims that Cebuana Lhuillier has been able to build and propagate a company culture based on the core values of Innovation, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Excellence and Social Responsibility. By having these values introduced and instilled into the workplace, Cebuana Lhuillier has been able to create a team that works harmoniously towards accomplishing a common goal. This workplace culture enables Cebuana Lhuillier to create and offer the best products in the market, provide clients with the excellent servi

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Forest Crest Nature Hotel and Resort: A Gateway to Nature's Tranquil Embrace

In a world constantly buzzing with digital distractions, the allure of the natural world is more compelling than ever. This is precisely the charm of Forest Crest Nature Hotel and Resort in Nasugbu. Spanning a vast 100 hectares, this oasis is more than a vacation destination; it's an open invitation to step away from daily routines and immerse yourself in nature's tranquil embrace. At Forest Crest, camping takes on a whole new meaning. It's not just an effective stress reliever, but an opportunity to soak in the serene forest ambiance, breathe in the fresh air, and create memories that will last a lifetime. Here, the goal is not just to escape; it's to embark on a holistic journey that nurtures both body and soul. Forest Crest is more than your typical resort. With 70% of the property blanketed in rich greenery, it welcomes not just families, but also weekend adventurers and groups of friends seeking an extraordinary escape from the mundane. Picture wide-open spaces that can accommod

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Sony Brings the New Era of Entertainment and Technology at the Next-Gen XP

Catering to the needs and lifestyle of the Next-Generation, Sony Philippines brings a new era of entertainment and technology as it features top-of-the-line products and gadgets in its interactive event, the Next-Gen XP, at the Mega Fashion Hall in SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City. The event showcased Sony’s latest line of speakers, cameras, TVs, and headphones in awe-inspiring interactive installations, along with fun activities, the hippest performances from the internationally acclaimed dance crew A-Team, up-and-coming next-gen dance sensation Carlos Serrano III, and special performances from P-pop Female Alpha G22 and Wish Breakthrough Artist of the Year 2024, JOSH CULLEN. The theme “Next-Gen XP” is an homage to today's youth culture, as Sony, being a trusted brand and leader in technology, continues to innovate to meet the updated demands of each generation, empowering the consumers in their entertainment and productivity needs. “Sony has always aimed to inspire younger generatio

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The Lightest Smartphone with Massive 6000mAh Battery HONOR X7b is Coming to PH on March 9!

HONOR Philippines never stops! After the successful launches of HONOR X9b 5G, HONOR Magic V2, and HONOR X8b, the leading global smart devices provider is expected to launch the HONOR X7b in the Philippines on March 9! “We, at HONOR, believe that technology is very inclusive, there is technology that caters to even the most unique requirement there is. We had HONOR X9b 5G that is ultra tough that can withstand harsh drops. HONOR X8b was recently introduced with a massive storage and great camera quality for those who value design and photography. Now, we are welcoming a new addition to our X Series, the HONOR X7b,” said HONOR Philippines Vice President Stephen Cheng. Welcoming the HONOR X7b HONOR X7b is the latest addition to HONOR's X Series line-up, offering consumers a reliable, well-rounded device available to consumers at an affordable price. Delivering upgrades in hardware performance, battery performance, and photography capabilities, the new device promises an exceptional, un

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Sony Releases The Latest Addition To The CineAlta Digital Cinema Camera Line, The “BURANO”

Sony Philippines has officially launched the BURANO Camera in the Philippines, Sony’s latest addition to the CineAlta digital cinema camera lineup that introduces a new era in cinematography. Professional filmmakers, aspiring film students, and photography enthusiasts alike were given the opportunity to witness Sony’s vision to create an innovative, next-generation digital cinema camera that aims to redefine the cinema shooting experience. Launched in Green Sun Makati, BURANO was unveiled to participants from all over the film industry and academe. Present as well were internationally renowned cinematographer, director, and producer O Sing-Pui along with award-winning cinematographer and Sony Alpha professional JA Tadena, sharing their takes on high-quality cinematography that underlined Sony’s contribution to redefining the cinema shooting experience with the BURANO’s next-generation features. The launch was moderated by Sony Product Expert and commercial director Nigel Laxamana. Mor

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Lenovo to Unveil its Latest Portfolio of AI PCs at MWC 2024

Lenovo is set to unveil its latest portfolio of AI devices and infrastructure at the upcoming Mobile World Congress (MWC). The company expects the trend of hybrid AI to fuel the demand for both AI PCs and AI smartphones and drive another industry refreshment cycle. Engineered specifically to support AI, these new generation PCs are designed and built to perform tasks such as reasoning, problem-solving, and learning. More importantly, they create a user-machine bond, bringing tailored experiences amplified by AI. With stronger computing power and larger storage, large language models (LLMs) can easily run on the device rather than in the cloud. Over time, these models adapt to the user's preferences and habits, enhancing their assistance as time goes on, resulting in a more personalized experience while safeguarding privacy. In addition, Lenovo plans to unveil several next-generation infrastructure solutions for telecom that help businesses harness vast bodies of data at the far edg

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NVIDIA Accelerates Quantum Computing Exploration at Australia’s Pawsey Supercomputing Centre

Scientists to Run State-of-the-Art Quantum Computing Simulations Using NVIDIA CUDA Quantum Platform, Turbocharged by NVIDIA Grace Hopper Superchips NVIDIA today announced that Australia’s Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre will add the NVIDIA® CUDA Quantum platform accelerated by NVIDIA Grace Hopper™ Superchips to its National Supercomputing and Quantum Computing Innovation Hub, furthering its work driving breakthroughs in quantum computing. Researchers at the Perth-based center will leverage CUDA Quantum — an open-source hybrid quantum computing platform that features powerful simulation tools, and capabilities to program hybrid CPU, GPU and QPU systems — as well as, the NVIDIA cuQuantum software development kit of optimized libraries and tools for accelerating quantum computing workflows. The NVIDIA Grace Hopper Superchip — which combines the NVIDIA Grace CPU and Hopper GPU architectures — provides extreme performance to run high-fidelity and scalable quantum simulations on acc

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HONOR X9b 5G Ultra Tough Challenge Shakes Up Guanzon Festival 2024 in Pangasinan!

Leading global smartphone provider, HONOR, shines a spotlight in Pangasinan for the viral HONOR X9b 5G Ultra Tough Challenge with the Smash Test being the consumer’s favorite in testing the durability of the all-angle ultra tough smartphone. “We are truly touched by the warm patronage and unwavering support shown to us by the vibrant community of HONOR fans in Pangasinan and provide them with the opportunity to experience the remarkable durability of the HONOR X9b 5G through our viral smash test as it continously excel across both our offline and online platforms,” said HONOR Philippines Vice President Stephen Cheng. The HONOR celebration at Guanzon Festival 2024 held in Calasiao, Pangasinan is a resounding success packed with HONOR gifts and prizes. The All-Angle Ultra-Tough HONOR X9b 5G is still available at an affordable price of Php 16,999. With the cutting-edge HONOR Ultra-Bounce Anti-Drop Display at its core, the HONOR X9b 5G earns accreditation from SGS's Five Star Overall Dr

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Discover the Ultimate Health and Independent Smart Companion: HUAWEI WATCH 4 Launches in The Philippines

Pioneering the new standard for wearable health and connectivity solutions, Huawei is proud to announce the launch of the HUAWEI WATCH 4, a groundbreaking smartwatch device that takes health monitoring, sports, and lifestyle technology into a new arena with eSim technology that can operate independently even without being tethered to a phone. It is set to create the ultimate personal companion on your wrist available starting this February 23, 2024. Your complete personal health companion complete with health monitoring capabilities The HUAWEI WATCH 4 offers comprehensive health monitoring capabilities, including ECG analysis and PPG arrhythmia analysis for continuous A-fib and premature beats screening. It is the only smartwatch equipped with a high-performance ECG sensor module, keeping track of cardiac rhythm, atrial fibrillation, and premature atrial contractions, providing users with timely alerts of major heart health-related risks. Additionally, the watch features arterial st

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This Year’s #MyKwentongJollibee Stories Bring Heartwarming Feels and Feel-Good Emotions for Valentine’s!

Jollibee is once again making hearts flutter and emotions rise with two new true stories that aim to share the joy of love this Valentine’s Day. Kicking off the month of love with an exclusive launch event at Bonifacio High Street Cinema last February 12, mainstream media, bloggers, and content creators were treated to an advanced screening of #MyKwentongJollibee “30 Dates” and “To Love again”, directed by award-winning filmmaker Paolo Villaluna. Hosted by Chico Garcia, the special screening of the new films set off the romantic kilig feels and sparked exciting and insightful discussions on love and life as guests were also treated to V-day gifts such as roses and chocolates, participated in a live poll on relevant and intriguing relationship topics, and serenaded by OPM icon Ebe Dancel. But the highlight of the event was of course the #MyKwentongJollibee films, which featured inspiring stories of real couples and their respective journeys to finding joy in true love. “We’re very e

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