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Blue Skies for Our Children: Launch of the Tree Planting and Livelihood program

The Honda Foundation, Inc. (HFI) achieved another milestone, demonstrating its commitment to environmental preservation and community well-being through Honda’s Tree Planting and Livelihood program in Barangay Magsaysay, Siniloan, Laguna. As part of this initiative, Honda has established a 5-year Tree Planting and Livelihood program, adopting 28 hectares of the Sierra Madre Mountains under the DENR’s National Greening Program. The reforestation efforts involve planting 14,000 fruit-bearing trees. Additionally, Honda formalized a partnership through a Memorandum of Agreement signed on March 12, 2024, collaborating with the Department of Environment & Natural Resources (DENR) Region IV-A and the Magsaysay Coconut Farmers Association (MACOFA). Furthermore, Honda joins the country in the celebration of Arbor Day, a day dedicated to tree planting that is undertaken as annual event in the Philippines during the month of June. Present at the event were the HFI Board of Trustees led by the H

LOOK: A Couple Shot Their Prenup Using HONOR 200!

Official prenup photos taken using a smartphone? The newest AI Portrait Master got you covered. The leading global smart devices provider HONOR just released HONOR 200 in July, and it has been a sensation for mobile photographers, enthusiasts, and alike. “Our goal is for Filipinos to make moments more memorable with the release of our AI Portrait Master HONOR 200. High quality and cinematic photographs are made accessible with this ultimate flagship killer starting at ₱24,999 only,” Vice President of HONOR Philippines. In any setting, HONOR 200 can adjust thanks to its AI capabilities. Recognizing the most important tools in portrait photography are light and shadow, and the HONOR 200 Pro has been equipped with advanced hardware and meticulously co-engineered AI-powered software that recognizes even the most subtle nuances of lighting. The HONOR 200 Pro features a 50MP Portrait Main Camera with a Super Dynamic H9000 Sensor, enabling users to capture compelling images with the perfect

TechLife Pad Review—Work and Play

Consumers today are lucky to have a wide selection of devices they can use for various tasks, whether for productivity or recreation. Smartphones can do many things regardless of time and place but have limitations because of their small screen sizes. Laptops are geared toward work because of their large screen sizes and processing power but are cumbersome for some. Straddling the line between smartphones and laptops, tablets seemingly set the balance between the two device categories. This review takes a closer look at the TechLife Pad tablet. Sporting a 10.36-inch touchscreen display, the TechLife Pad has a 2K resolution at 1200 × 2000p and a maximum brightness of 450 nits. With these characteristics, the TechLife Pad offers a satisfactory view of content that may be a webpage, video, photo, or document. The tablet display is supported by a metallic body (90% aluminum with acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) plastic). Measuring 7.4mm thin and weighing 453g, the TechLife Pad is eas

#TeamGalaxy Carlos Yulo Takes a Historic Winning Selfie with the Galaxy Z Flip6

A historic feat for the Philippines as Filipino gymnast and #TeamGalaxy member Carlos Yulo makes history by bagging two gold medals. Fellow gymnasts came together for a group selfie with the Galaxy Z Flip6 to celebrate their winning moment on the podium. A true world class athlete, Carlos Yulo proves that “Open Always Wins” through years of hard work, dedication and excellent performances on the competition grounds. As a global sponsor, Samsung also provided an exclusive Galaxy Z Flip6 Olympic Edition for Paris 2024 athletes. Samsung launched their “Open always wins” global campaign earlier this year to emphasize its belief in openness that enables new perspectives and infinite possibilities. In the Philippines, Samsung also brought to life its commitment to empowering through technology as it partnered with the Philippine Olympics Committee (POC) as the official mobile partner of the Filipino athletes competing in the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Trend Micro Stops Deepfakes and AI-Based Cyber Attacks for Consumers and Enterprises

Trend Micro Incorporated, a global cybersecurity leader, has announced new innovations in its enterprise platform focused on protecting all environments from the rapidly growing threat of AI-based attacks and fraud. Trend Micro research shows that cybercriminals are catching on to the explosion of enterprise AI use, resulting in a dramatic increase in AI-based tools available on the criminal underground. These tools are cheaper and more accessible than ever, enabling criminals at any skill level to more easily launch attacks at scale that mislead victims for purposes of extortion, identity theft, fraud, or misinformation. Ian Felipe, Trend Micro Philippines Country Manager: “Our latest research reveals several new deepfake tools that make it easy for cybercriminals at all skill levels to launch damaging scams, social engineering, and security bypass attempts. We are leading the industry in fighting back for both our enterprise and consumer customers with new capabilities to detect de

Smart Omega Empress Wins MLBB Women’s Invitational 2024 with HONOR 200 Pro!

Smart Omega Empress swept the defending champion, Team Vitality of Indonesia, with a 3-0 streak during the grand finals of the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Women's Invitational 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Propelled by HONOR 200 Pro as their official gaming phone, the world-class Filipinas dominated the competition. “It is with great pride and pleasure that we celebrate Smart Omega Empress’ success in conquering the Esports World Cup arena. Indeed, the Empress Era has begun! The AI Portrait Master has proven itself not just as an impressive camera phone but also as a powerful tool for enhancing the gaming experience, leading to this historic achievement,” said the Vice President of HONOR Philippines. The Smart Omega Empress Team, led by Gwyneth “Ayanami” Diagon, Kaye “Keishi” Alpuerto, Rica “Amoree” Amores, Mery “Meraaay” Vivero, and Sheen “Shinoa” Perez, who won the Finals MVP Award, claimed the championship title. Get your hands on the AI Portrait Master! HONOR 200 and HONOR 200 Pro

Gamerpact Esports Crowned Champions at the realme Mobile Legends Cup Season 8 Finals

The realme Mobile Legends Cup (RMC) successfully concluded its eighth season at the Glorietta 4 Activity Center on July 20. Powered by the realme GT 6, Gamerpact Esports has risen to the occasion, leaving Minerva Esports defeated in an intense best-of-5 series and claiming the championship title. Epic Showdown and Championship Victory The finals were a testament to skill and strategy, with Minerva Esports taking the initial lead by winning Game 1. However, Gamerpact Esports demonstrated resilience and perseverance by securing victories with their strategic use of defensive items that not only helped them withstand incoming damages but also enabled them to maintain a strong presence in the next three games and win the series by a 3-1 landslide. This triumph earned them the grand prize of ₱500,000 and a realme GT 6 smartphone for each team member. Meanwhile, 2nd placer Minerva Esports did not go home empty-handed as the team walked away with a ₱200,000 reward and a realme 12 Pro+ 5G fo

Sextortionist sa Cebu Arestado ng PNP sa Tulong ng GCash

Natunton at naaresto ng Philippine National Police Regional Anti-Cybercrime Unit 7 (PNP RACU 7) sa Cebu City ang isang nagkukubling sextortionist sa tulong ng pangunahing finance app na GCash. Ang sextortion ay isang uri ng cybercrime kung saan tinatakot ng salarin ang biktima na ikalat nito ang maseselang photos at videos ng biktima kapalit ang salapi o di kaya ay ibang uri pabor. Ang mapapatunayang nagkasala ay haharap sa isa o higit pang criminal charges ayon sa Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012.Grave Coercion ang hinarap na kaso ngayon ng suspek na si John Lloyd Gabunaga at maaring makulong ng hanggang anim na taon matapos pagbantaan ang kanyang ex-girlfriend na ikakalat ang kanyang maseselang photos at videos sa social media. Nagbabala ang GCash sa mga masasamang loob na sila ay siguradong mahuhuli, makukulong, at papatawan ng malaking multa. Hinikayat naman ng GCash ang publiko na i-report ang kahit ano mang kahina-hinalang paggalaw sa kanilang mga accounts para ito ay maakysun

ZTE's Sustainability Report 2023 Highlights Advancing Digital Innovation for a More Sustainable Future

ZTE Corporation, a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, recently released the company's Sustainability Report 2023, detailing its strategies, actions and progress in green innovations, social contributions and corporate governance. As a Driver of Digital Economy, ZTE has been releasing sustainability reports for 16 consecutive years, highlighting its unwavering commitment to sustainable business. Xu Ziyang, CEO at ZTE, stated in the report: "We uphold the Human-Centric and Tech for Good philosophy, and constantly explore new fields, applications, and value of digital and intelligent transformation. Together with global customers, partners, investors, and people from all walks of life, we will build a digital and intelligent ecosystem, making efforts and contributions to promote industrial revolution, accelerate social development, and enhance the well-being of all humanity." The report highlights ZTE's dedicated efforts in building

Pay Bills, Subscribe to Promos, Manage Your Plan Conveniently via Globe’s Digital Platforms

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Blue Skies for Our Children: Launch of the Tree Planting and Livelihood program

LOOK: A Couple Shot Their Prenup Using HONOR 200!

TechLife Pad Review—Work and Play

#TeamGalaxy Carlos Yulo Takes a Historic Winning Selfie with the Galaxy Z Flip6

Trend Micro Stops Deepfakes and AI-Based Cyber Attacks for Consumers and Enterprises

Smart Omega Empress Wins MLBB Women’s Invitational 2024 with HONOR 200 Pro!

Gamerpact Esports Crowned Champions at the realme Mobile Legends Cup Season 8 Finals

Sextortionist sa Cebu Arestado ng PNP sa Tulong ng GCash

ZTE's Sustainability Report 2023 Highlights Advancing Digital Innovation for a More Sustainable Future

Pay Bills, Subscribe to Promos, Manage Your Plan Conveniently via Globe’s Digital Platforms