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LIPAD Corp. Partners with delaware PH, Implements SAP S/4HANA to Realize Airport of the Future

delaware Philippines, a global leader in advanced ICT solutions and services and a long-term SAP partner in the Philippines, has strengthened its collaboration with LIPAD Corp. to modernize and automate the commercial business processes of Clark International Airport (CRK). This partnership is set to enhance operational efficiency, ensuring that the airport's management is well-prepared to meet future challenges. LIPAD, responsible for the operations and maintenance of CRK, comprises experienced members such as Filinvest Development Corporation, JG Summit Holdings Inc., Philippine Airport Ground Support Solutions Inc., and Changi Airports Philippines (I) Pte. Ltd. The goal of the project is to replace manual transaction recording, primarily done through traditional operations, with an automated system to improve efficiency and decision-making. "delaware Philippines has been a critical partner in our journey, helping us automate our processes and optimize our operations. This move is

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DOT Chief Proposes 24/7 Tourist Courts in the Philippines

Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco has proposed the establishment of a new flagship project, the 24/7 tourist courts, to aid in the swift resolution of cases where tourists are involved. According to the secretary, she proposed the matter during the recent sectoral meeting with President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. in Malacañang, where the President agreed that the Philippine National Police (PNP), the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), and the Department of Justice (DOJ), will work alongside the DOT to investigate and prosecute crimes related to tourists.  “We are now working with the DOJ, and we will be collaborating with the judiciary department for the establishment of a 24-hour tourist court for the resolution of crimes related to our tourists,” the Secretary said during a briefing for the proposed budget of the DOT for the 2025 fiscal year held at the House of Representatives in Quezon City, Tuesday (Aug. 20). Secretary Frasco ackno

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HONOR Expands in Bicol Region, Opens Stores SM City Naga and Daet!

After the successful first day sale of HONOR 200, the leading global technology provider, HONOR, announces its expansion in Bicol region with newest HONOR stores opening in SM City Naga and SM City Daet. “I would like to thank our HONOR fans in the entire Bicol region! They can now enjoy our experience stores and we’re happy to celebrate this back-to-back milestone. We’re indeed growing fast and we’re not stopping here,” said Stephen Cheng, Vice President at HONOR Philippines. The SM City Naga HONOR store was officially opened through a ribbon-cutting ceremony spearheaded by HONOR Philippines PR Manager Pao Oga, Retail Sales Director for Bicol and Eastern Visayas Henry Cheng, and Concept, Experience, Kiosk Head Jiali Wang with MMEC Systematic Operations Head Andy Cheng and SM City Naga Mall Manager Jeannette de Vera. Another milestone for the tech giant is the opening of its service center in SM City North EDSA. With its commitment to provide not just quality products, but also supe

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Did You Know? URC Thailand’s New Uniforms Are Made from Recycled Plastic Bottles

Universal Robina Corporation’s (URC) Thailand office has stepped up its sustainability efforts with “URGreen Upcycling Uniform Campaign.” The regional subsidiary’s campaign promotes the recycling of PET plastic bottles into uniforms, highlighting the importance of reducing carbon emissions and combating global warming. The URGreen Upcycling Uniform Campaign aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 1.714kg per shirt. Each uniform shirt is made from 14 recycled 600ml PET water bottles, which were collected from January to April 2024. URC Thailand collected a total of 21,000 plastic bottles to be turned into polo shirts. By June, a total of 1,500 shirts were produced and distributed to employees. The reduced CO2 emissions for all shirts amounted to 2,571kg CO2e, which is equivalent to planting 215 trees. URC Thailand employees also actively participated in the design process, and in the end, the design of Vichida Pengnum URC Thailand’s (Senior Employee Relations Supervisor) was chosen for the c

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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

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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

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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

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#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.

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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

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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

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