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Why the OPPO Reno14 Series 5G Is the Only Camera You Need for Your Next Underwater Trip

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For most travelers, capturing the beauty of hidden caves, crystal-clear waters, and vibrant coastlines means bringing bulky gear, using waterproof plastic cases, or risking damage to delicate devices—but the OPPO Reno14 Series 5G changes that by giving you everything you need to document your adventures in one sleek smartphone.  With its triple IP66, IP68, and IP69 ratings, and 4K Underwater Video, it is built to withstand wet and rugged conditions while still producing cinematic-level content.  Exploring Bohol with the OPPO Reno14 Series 5G Set against the backdrop of Bohol’s coastal destinations and hidden underwater caves, OPPO Reno League put the phone to the test in real-life adventures. From diving beneath turquoise waters to capturing the drama of limestone rock formations, the OPPO Reno14 Series 5G proved to be a travel essential that blends durability with creative power. Capturing Cinematic Underwater Memories The OPPO Reno14 Series 5G’s 4K Underwater Video unlocks...

EWRB Partners with DepEd NCR to Honor 50 Years of Educational Excellence

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DepEd NCR Regional Director and concurrent Assistant Secretary for Operations Jocelyn DR. Andaya (leftmost) leads the awarding of plaques of appreciation to partner institutions, including EastWest Rural Bank, during the 50th Founding Anniversary celebration. Showing its full support for the country’s education sector, EastWest Rural Bank (EWRB) joined the Department of Education – National Capital Region (DepEd NCR) in marking its 50th Founding Anniversary. The celebration, held at Quezon Memorial Circle in Quezon City, brought together teachers, administrators, officials, and partners from 21 divisions across Metro Manila. EWRB served as the only private bank invited as an official sponsor, providing the official event shirts for the participants.  The EastWest Rural Bank NCR Team proudly represents the Bank as the official sponsor of DepEd NCR’s 50th Founding Anniversary Fun Day at Quezon Memorial Circle. Teachers join the celebration with EastWest Rural Bank to learn more about...

Arriving Soon: OPPO A Series’ Latest #OAsaGaling #OAsaTibay #OAsaSwabe Device

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A hustler’s routine spans from sunrise to nighttime, and to juggle various tasks, their smartphone must handle hours of work and erratic conditions. The OPPO A6 Pro answers the call for an upgraded device that combines smart tools with a rugged build and cool, steady performance — built ready for everyday life. Smart AI for real tasks An everyday  multitasker squeezes through commutes, bouncing between documents,  group chats, and quick edits while keeping pace with a growing to-do list. Tasks overlap, deadlines creep up, and there’s rarely a quiet corner to sort it all out. That’s where the OPPO A6 Pro’s Smart AI features come into play. Its AI Smart Office, AI Studio, AI Editing, and the AI Camera come together to summarize lengthy modules and field reports in a tap, translate messages, and polish photos and clips for a cleaner feed. Running on ColorOS 15, the experience stays fluid as you hop between notes, chats, and snapping shots. Durability and power that’s ready for we...

Holiday Travel Made Easy: 3 Ways to Beat the Christmas Rush

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Make your holidays merry, not heavy—GCash GGives, GCredit, and GInsure got you covered. Between group chats that can’t decide where to go, sold-out stays, and flights that suddenly cost more than your 13th-month pay, holiday travel planning already feels like a sport. Your wallet’s crying before you’ve even booked a ticket, and that konting budget? Lalong ‘di kakasya kasi mahal lahat!  Holiday travel hits different—it’s exciting but expensive, and the chaos can test even the most seasoned traveler. But don’t hang up your travel goals just yet—here are three foolproof, wallet-friendly ways to make it through the holiday rush and actually get to your destination, stress-free: 1.  Book Now, Pay Later — Even If You Missed the Seat Sale or Dream Stay Holiday travel season is when flights sell out fast, hotels get fully booked, and prices skyrocket overnight. The solution? Plan early and book smart with GGives. It lets you secure flight and hotel deals of up to ₱125,000 while prices...

OPPO Redefines Personalized Mobile AI Experiences with Google

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OPPO, a leading global smart device brand, today announced a deeper collaboration with Google to redefine personalized and secure mobile AI, focusing on personalized AI capabilities, AI model deployment, and AI privacy. Through this technical cooperation, OPPO aims to deliver more intuitive, secure, and comprehensive mobile AI experiences to users worldwide. "Working closely with partners like Google allows us to integrate next-generation AI experiences that are not only powerful but also highly personalized and secure," said Kai Tang, President of Software Engineering at OPPO. "Our goal is to provide users with an AI assistant that both truly understands their personal needs and is also worthy of being entrusted with their personal data." Take action with Mind Space in Gemini Central to this collaboration is our app Mind Space available on the upcoming Find X9 Series, designed to help users capture and organize information more intuitively. With a simple three-fing...

Bossjob Accelerates Global Growth and Strengthens Philippine Presence with New Partnerships and Employer Wins

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Bossjob, the chat-first, AI-powered career platform, continues its strong growth trajectory across Southeast Asia and beyond, powered by steady user expansion, breakthrough product innovations, and new employer partnerships that reinforce its role as a trusted hiring platform for the future of work. From January to August 2025, Bossjob achieved remarkable global adoption, generating more than 1.7 million monthly chats between job seekers and employers. This surge in engagement highlights the success of its AI-driven, chat-first hiring model, which provides faster, smarter, and more efficient talent matching. “Our vision has always been to make hiring seamless for both talents and employers. These milestones show that Bossjob is not only growing steadily but also transforming the way recruitment works across markets,” said Kiat How Quak, Co-Founder of Bossjob. Driving Product Innovation Central to this momentum is BossAI, now fully integrated into the Employer Dashboard. The tool consol...

Mas Pina-Easy ang Negosyo: 3 Filipino MSME Owners Share How To Enter Your Easy Era of Business

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Many of today’s MSMEs are born from a passion: a recipe that's been passed down for generations, a love of coffee and pastries, or a vision to showcase local fashion and design to the global stage. But turning that passion into a sustainable business is another thing on its own. Day-to-day challenges like managing orders and keeping payments on track can be overwhelming. As businesses grow, so does the need for better tools. While there’s no shortage of tech in the market, many MSMEs often steer away due to cost and complexity. However, when presented with the opportunity to use solutions from GCash for Business, more business owners are discovering the advantages of adopting new tech innovations — especially when it comes to payments. One innovation is GCash SoundPay. This device provides instant voice confirmation for every successful QR payment made. It’s easy to carry, affordable, and simple to use – requiring only a fully verified GCash account of at least 12 months to get sta...

Beyond the Fold: OPPO Find N5 Powers the Next Chapter in Mobility

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The OPPO Find N5 continues to set the benchmark for foldable smartphones with its approach to power, endurance, and charging.  Designed for professionals who demand reliability and elegance, the OPPO Find N5 delivers uncompromising performance that supports both hectic schedules and refined lifestyles. Connecting Seamlessly Across Devices with O+ Connect  Beyond power and performance, the OPPO Find N5 ensures that work and life move without interruption through O+ Connect. This intelligent feature allows users to transfer files, mirror screens, and collaborate effortlessly across macOS, Windows, and other OPPO devices.  From finishing presentations on a laptop to instantly sharing visuals with colleagues, O+ Connect streamlines workflows and eliminates barriers between devices—empowering professionals to stay productive wherever they are. Powering Productivity with Smarter Energy and Accessories   With up to 25 hours of video playback or 8.6 hours of uninterrupted te...

Treat Yourself: Get Up to 20% Cashback When You Dine at Thousands of Casual Dining Restaurants with Maya Credit Cards

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Who says treating yourself has to cost more? For many of us, food is the ultimate comfort, whether it’s a favorite ramen bowl, a barkada samgyup night, or a cozy dinner catch-up. Now with your Maya Credit Card, those moments don’t just satisfy cravings — they reward you too.  Maya, the #1 Digital Bank in the Philippines, makes every dining experience more rewarding. Get up to 20% cashback, with as much as ₱1,000 credited straight to your Maya Wallet every month, when you dine with your Maya Black or Landers Cashback Everywhere Credit Card.  Unlike other cards that limit rewards to select partner restos, Maya gives you cashback at thousands of casual dining restaurants*. Wherever you eat — from comfort-food staples to new food adventures — you’re instantly rewarded just by paying with your Maya Credit Card.  And here’s the best part: this dining cashback comes on top of the usual perks you already enjoy. Earn up to 10x Maya Miles with Maya Black or 2% cashback points with ...

PBB Big Winner Mika Salamanca Joins Book Nook’s Literacy Mission

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A community of readers: Mika Salamanca joins the children in a joyful group photo during Book Nook’s storytelling and book donation event at SM North EDSA. Book Nook, SM Cares’ flagship program that promotes literacy and community engagement, recently hosted another heartwarming storytelling and book donation event at SM North EDSA, The Annex Level 4 Atrium. The session featured Mika Salamanca, Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition Big Winner, whose presence quickly drew excitement among children and families. With Mika’s passion for books backing the most recent leg of the initiative, Book Nook continues to inspire a similar kind of love for reading, giving children a welcoming space to explore literature, spark their imagination, and nurture creativity. Each child participant received a personal copy of Mika’s book, while an additional copy was donated to Book Nook to ensure more children can read and enjoy her story during future visits. “Winning Pinoy Big Brother made me feel...

Surf2Sawa: A reliable, unlimited connection just right for home

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Jully Anne San Andres, a homemaker from Naga City. As a hands-on mom of two, Jully Anne San Andres has always dreamed of giving her children every chance to learn and grow. But with schoolwork and everyday life moving more and more online, keeping up without a proper internet connection was becoming a daily struggle. For years, the family would spend on mobile data, burning through load just so her son could finish assignments. Oftentimes, a hundred pesos would be gone in just a couple of days, which always left them frustrated and stretched thin. That’s why she didn’t think twice when she discovered Surf2Sawa by Converge on Facebook. It was what they’ve been waiting for to finally get her family connected at home. “Very affordable ‘yung Surf2Sawa at unlimited pa ‘yung internet. Dati nu’ng wala pa kaming internet, naglo-load kami ng P100, good for seven days lang siya. Pero hindi siya umaabot talaga ng seven days,” she said.  Surf2Sawa has given Jully Anne’s family the chance to st...

PUMA Philippine Half Marathon Series 2025 Kicks Off Nationwide with Strong Start at SM MOA in Manila

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Runners prepared and joined the Manila leg of the PUMA Philippines Half Marathon Series, showing strong support for the event. The PUMA Philippines Half Marathon Series 2025 officially kicked off in the Philippines with a thrilling start, uniting Filipino runners from across the country for its Manila leg at the scenic bayside SM MOA Complex in Pasay City. In collaboration with RUNRIO, the PUMA Philippines Half Marathon Series is a six-stage race spanning Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.Celebrating the spirit of athleticism in every stride, PUMA Philippines Half Marathon Series rallies Filipino runners to unleash their energy and passion for long-distance running. Each leg showcases unique local locations while uniting the running community. The 21KM races are sold out in all cities, while slots for 10KM and 5KM are selling fast! Runners can choose their challenge and earn exclusive PUMA merch upon crossing the finish line for the upcoming legs: Choose Your Distance, Claim Your Rewards Ru...

SM Cares Strengthens Advocacy for Seniors During Elderly Filipino Week

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Senior citizens proudly join the “Walk for Life” during the 2025 National Celebration of Elderly Filipino Week at the SM Mall of Asia, part of SM Cares’ continuing commitment to honor and empower the elderly community. Leading the Elderly Filipino Week 2025 celebration at SM Mall of Asia, SM Cares, the corporate social responsibility arm of SM Supermalls, and the National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) honored the pivotal role of Filipino seniors in nation-building, while advocating for their continued inclusion and empowerment. With the theme “Embracing Age: Living a Life with Dignity and Purpose,” the event gathered hundreds of senior citizens and partner organizations for a day filled with wellness activities, recreation, and meaningful engagement. The program featured a Eucharistic celebration, a Walk for Life, uplifting messages from senior citizen advocates, and a lively Zumba session that highlighted the energy and vitality of the elderly community. Joyful smiles and timel...

Clear Skin, More Styles, Better Value: Posh Skin Co.® Introduces New Designs & Expands Pimple Design Packs to 32 Pieces

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Posh Skin unveils its latest collection of stylish pimple patches.  Featured: New Posh Skin Patch Designs Posh Skin Co.® is leveling up acne care with pimple patches that don’t just fight breakouts but let you flex your clear-skin. The new collection mixes style with spot-on care, so whether you need a fast fix, a fun design, or both, there’s a patch that keeps your glow up intact. The new collection releasing this September, has now been updated from 24 to 32 patches per pack, bringing more value to your daily skincare routine for the same original price. With brand-new microneedle patches to flatten stubborn pimples, sports patches made for physical activities, and 10mm mini patches for precise care. These new designs reflect Posh Skin Co.®’s commitment to delivering better value for customers with effective and inclusive acne solutions that suit every lifestyle. New Designs for Real Skin Moments The latest Posh Skin Co.® pimple patch collection introduces four new styles, each ...

Win Limited Edition OPPO x MLBB Gifts and Big Deals up to PHP 3,000 off at OPPO’s 10.10 Mega Sale

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Get ready, shoppers! OPPO’s 10.10 Mega Sale is here until October 12, offering a chance to take home exclusive Mobile Legends: Bang Bang prizes, massive discounts, exclusive vouchers, and exciting freebies across its official e-commerce platforms in Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop If you’ve been waiting to upgrade your smartphone, tablet, or accessories, this is the perfect time to score unbeatable deals on OPPO’s latest devices. March to Victory with Exclusive MLBB Prizes at Stake As a special treat for this 10.10 Mega Sale, OPPO is giving away exclusive MLBB goodies to 20 total lucky winners upon any purchase during the sale period!  Ten lucky shoppers can win the 2025 OPPO x MLBB Co-Branded Gift Box to help with their rank grind, plus ten more winners can claim a limited edition MLBB hoodie to add to their collection. Big Discounts on OPPO Favorites Shoppers can enjoy up to PHP 3,000 off on must-have OPPO gadgets, ranging from tablets and affordable models to flagship smartphone...