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From Breakthrough and Success: HONOR Philippines Expands as Growth Soars in Just Three Years

HONOR Philippines is growing stronger than ever. In just three years since its re-entry into the Philippine market, the global tech brand has achieved milestone after milestone—now culminating in the expansion of its Philippine office at GLAS Tower Ortigas, a testament to its remarkable success and vision for the future. The office expansion marks more than just an increase in space—it stands as a testament to HONOR Philippines’ rapid rise and growing influence in the country. This milestone is fueled by back-to-back product launches, strong consumer demand, and the brand’s unwavering commitment to delivering consistent innovation tailored to the needs of Filipinos. Since reestablishing its operations in 2022, HONOR has swiftly climbed the ranks to become one of the most recognized and trusted tech brands in the Philippines. Its diverse portfolio—from affordable devices to premium, AI-powered flagships—has struck the perfect balance between breakthrough technology and accessibility,

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Epson Philippines Champions Reliable and Sustainable Technology for PH Digital Transformation

As the Philippines undergoes rapid digital transformation, from government services to emerging digital-first industries, Epson Philippines Corporation emphasized that true progress hinges not solely on speed, but on the reliability and sustainability of the technology driving this change. For 50 years, Epson has been a global leader in delivering printing and imaging solutions built on precision, efficiency, and durability, a commitment that translates into tangible benefits for Filipino businesses and creatives. “Throughout the years, Epson has focused on creating technology that is reliable, efficient, and sustainable,” said Masako Kusama, President and Director of Epson Philippines Corporation. “In the Philippines, this means helping businesses stay competitive, supporting creatives in bringing ideas to life, and making sure our solutions add to a digital future that protects the resources we all depend on.” Epson's brand campaign, Engineered for Good, reflects the company’s comm

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Agora and OpenAI’s Realtime API Power Seamless Interaction with Multimodal AI Agents

Agora, the leading platform for real-time engagement and conversational AI, announced expanded support for OpenAI’s Realtime API, now generally available. This move supports the Philippine Institute for Development Studies’s (PIDS) campaign of pushing for comprehensive strategies of AI adoption in the country. AI integration in Philippine businesses remains low despite the growing interest in the local business landscape. Agora’s integration with the new Realtime API now supports automated greetings, mixed-modality interaction, selective attention locking, and more advanced functionality designed to power more natural interaction between users and AI agents. These features can empower more Philippine businesses to embrace AI integration. This milestone builds on Agora’s partnership with OpenAI, as the Realtime API is the first multimodal large language model (MLLM) built into the Agora platform. The combined solution empowers developers to create more natural, responsive, and human-l

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Fortinet Expands FortiCloud with Identity, Secure Storage, and Communication Services to Power the Modern Enterprise

Fortinet, the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, today announced a major expansion of FortiCloud, its global cloud infrastructure. The latest release introduces FortiIdentity, designed for cloud-delivered identity management for hybrid teams, and two new beta services, FortiDrive and FortiConnect, to provide enterprise-grade secure storage and protected communications. Each service is tightly integrated into the Fortinet Security Fabric, giving organizations security-native alternatives to point products often dependent on bolt-on security. “FortiIdentity, FortiDrive, and FortiConnect, are key milestones in our vision to build a unified global cloud network that brings enterprise-grade security directly into the way teams manage access, store, share, and communicate. These new services extend the power of the Fortinet Security Fabric into everyday productivity and access control, reinforcing our strategy to simplify security operations, red

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Acer Medical Unveils aiMed Ahead of IFA 2025, Showcasing the Future of AI in Healthcare

Acer Medical, an Acer Group company specializing in medical imaging and AI-powered healthcare solutions, unveiled aiMed, its next-generation generative AI medical documentation system at the next@acer global press conference, ahead of IFA 2025 in Berlin. The milestone underscores Acer Medical’s expanding global footprint and its commitment to transforming healthcare through AI and digital innovation. aiMed directly addresses one of the most pressing challenges in modern healthcare —clinical documentation overload. On average, healthcare providers spend up to 25% of their working hours on medical record keeping, reducing valuable time for patient care and contributing significantly to burnout. Leveraging advanced real-time AI processing tailored specifically for healthcare purposes, aiMed converts voice dictation or typed notes into structured electronic medical records (EMRs). This ensures accuracy, completeness, and compliance with healthcare documentation standards, while streamlin

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Samsung Empowers Filipinos to Take Control of their Lives at Home Through Vision AI TVs

Always aiming to deliver the best value to consumers, global number one brand Samsung pushes the boundaries of what it can offer, not just in technological innovations but also in the ability to access its market-leading tech through exclusive deals. Happening throughout September, the Great Samsung TV Sale is the perfect opportunity to bring home the best in TVs today before everyone else this holiday season. Apart from limited-time discounts that can save you up to ₱44,000, Samsung provides value to Filipinos through leading TV innovations that make life at home all the more rewarding and fulfilling, adding to the joyful spirit of the season. Elevate Your Entertainment to 8K Quality There’s nothing like the comfort of watching a well-loved show or film on TV with loved ones, especially during family reunions, parties, or get-togethers during the holidays. The Neo QLED 8K TV and Crystal UHD TV enhance your viewing experience, regardless of the content, through AI Upscaling, which

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Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Brokers Shines Worldwide as “Buwis Buhay” Campaign Wins Two Stevie IBA Honors

Cebuana Lhuillier Insurance Brokers has once again proven that big impact can come from bold ideas, celebrating a triumphant win at the prestigious Stevie International Business Awards (IBA) with two Bronze honors for its groundbreaking “Buwis Buhay” campaign—just part of the company’s impressive haul of 8 Gold, 5 Silver, and 7 Bronze awards this year. Transforming a simple ₱50 insurance product into a must-have for everyday Filipinos, the campaign captured hearts and minds through relatable storytelling, sharp safety education, and a viral appeal that turned affordability into a movement for protection. "We are thrilled and humbled by this double Bronze recognition from the Stevie International Business Awards," shared Jean Henri Lhuillier, President and CEO of Cebuana Lhuillier. "‘Buwis Buhay’ is more than just an insurance promotion—it’s our commitment to protect every Filipino, especially those who live on the edge. We’ve demonstrated that even a small investment such as P50, can

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realme Marks 7th Anniversary with Massive 15000 mAh Battery and Cooling Innovations

realme celebrated its 7th anniversary with the launch of two new smartphone technologies that promise longer battery life and cooler performance, unveiled during the realme Global Fan Festival. The brand, now with over 300 million users worldwide, has introduced its largest battery yet – a 15,000mAh ultra-high-density pack that can power a device for up to five days on a single charge. The technology utilizes a full-silicon anode material, achieving the highest energy density ever in a smartphone. In real-world use, this means up to 18 hours of continuous video recording and 50 hours of video playback without worrying about running out of power. Alongside the new battery, realme also showcased the Chill Fan Phone, a first-of-its-kind device equipped with a “built-in AC inside” paired with thermoelectric cooling technology. The system can lower core temperatures by up to 6°C, allowing smoother gameplay even with graphically demanding titles like Honkai: Star Rail and Genshin Impact.

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YouTube Shopping Accelerates Growth in the Philippines

YouTube is fueling a new era of video commerce in the Philippines, with YouTube Shopping—launched in partnership with Shopee—showing impressive growth momentum since its debut in April 2025. Even before launch, demand for shopping content on YouTube was rising rapidly. Between February 2024 and February 2025, shopping-related watch time in the Philippines grew by more than 70%, reflecting Filipinos’ growing appetite for content-driven commerce. Building on this momentum, YouTube Shopping is now empowering creators and brands to meet this demand head-on. In just two months since launch, more than 20% or 1 in 5 eligible Filipino creators have joined the affiliate program, turning their passions into sustainable businesses through new income opportunities. As the sixth market globally to launch YouTube Shopping, the Philippines is proving to be one of the most dynamic, with the program unlocking immense opportunities for creators and giving brands direct access to highly engaged audienc

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Globe Conducts Successful Trials of Free Space Optics Across Laguna Lake, Advancing Wireless Optical Transport

Globe, with its subsidiary Fiber Infrastructure and Network Services Inc. (FINSI) and in partnership with Google X: TAARA, has successfully completed a groundbreaking field trial of a long-range Free Space Optics (FSO) technology, achieving 10Gbps, wireless optical connectivity over an 11-kilometer aerial distance across Laguna Lake, with 80% of the link spanning over open water. The pilot showcases the potential of free space optics to revolutionize wireless transport through laser-based communications that do not require fiber or licensed spectrum, using a microwave system. The field trial utilized Google’s TAARA free space optics link to bridge a long-distance aerial gap and underwent rigorous testing, including industry standard testings like Enhanced RFC2544 test suite (Throughput, Latency, Jitter, and Frame Loss) and a 24-hour Bit Error Rate Test (BERT). All performance metrics are met based on Globe’s technical requirements. “This milestone represents a significant leap forwa

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