Samsung Inverter Window Air Conditioner: The Smart, Practical Choice for Everyday Cooling

 Should practicality always come before comfort, or are there instances when it’s possible to choose both? If staying comfortable often means keeping cool with an aircon, a steep electricity bill might point otherwise. However, as a leading innovator in air conditioners, Samsung creates a unique opportunity for consumers this August to choose both with its newest Inverter Window Air Conditioner.

The Inverter Window Air Conditioner is a window-type unit that comes as the latest addition to Samsung’s line of air conditionersthat delivers cost-efficient, premium experiences. And with its long-standing reputation in consumer-driven innovation, Samsung users can look forward to the many ways their new aircon lets them upgrade comfort without downsizing their budget. 

Comfortable cooling that is cost and energy-efficient

Air conditioning units are most valued for how fast and consistently they keep a home cool. But for modern users, staying cool is no longer their sole consideration. An aircon upgrade can be put off if it will take up too much space. And staying cool can wait when money must be tucked away for a rainy day. 

The Inverter Window Air Conditioner, however, challenges those notions as the lightest and trimmest unit in the market, all without skimping on performance. Despite its compact size, the 1.0hp and 1.5hp versions of the Inverter Window Air Conditioner boast cooling capacities of over 9,000 kj/h and 12,000 kj/h, respectively, promising fast and consistent cooling for every space.

Even with that power, Samsung’s Inverter Window Air Conditioner is far from demanding. A strong indicator of this is its cooling seasonal performance factor (CSPF) rating of 4.0, and it operates effectively with only 220 volts of power.

With a balance of low power demand and energy efficiency, users can keep homes cool without dreading the monthly bills.

Compact, tough, and built to last

For those eyeing an upgrade soon, fitting the Inverter Window Air Conditioner into your space and budget won’t be a worry, as it’s designed not just so it could squeeze and seamlessly blend into spaces.

Housed inside the tight and sleek casing of the Inverter Window Air Conditioner is a hydrophilic-coated fin that helps it endure hours of daily use. As integral as they are to an aircon, the fins are also the most prone to wearing out. But with this coating, it becomes more rust-resistant and durable. And the more durable it is, the more users save on sudden repairs or replacements.

Altogether, the Inverter Window Air Conditioner gives users what most units can’t: the best of both worlds of comfort and cost-efficiency. From a robust build to the blend of powerful cooling and energy efficiency, the Inverter Window Air Conditioner offers users the opportunity to enjoy worry-free comfort fully.

Sign up to express your interest in the Samsung Inverter Window Air Conditioner at https://www.samsung.com/ph/air-conditioners/window-type/ as early as now, and receive a purchase e-voucher worth PHP1,000 for free. You can also purchase e-vouchers worth PHP2,000 for only PHP500 when you reserve an Inverter Window Air Conditioner now until August 10, 2025.

Learn more about Samsung’s Inverter Window Air Conditioners on https://news.samsung.com/ph/

A Mom’s Wake-Up Call: Why I’m Talking to My Kids About HIV—Today

 Did you know that as early as 15 years old, a kid can already test positive for HIV?

Let that sink in.

I’m a mother. I pack lunches, remind my kids to drink their vitamins, and panic over fever spikes. I thought I had the big threats figured out—dengue, COVID, even screen time addiction. But HIV? At 14? That was never on my radar. Until now.

 The Wake-Up Moment

I attended a health forum recently, where I learned something that shook me: more than 50 Filipinos are diagnosed with HIV every day, and a growing number of them are teens. Yes, teenagers. Not adults living recklessly, not a world away—but kids, close to home.

And suddenly, I couldn’t stop thinking about my grandson. He's 13, tall for his age, already asking about dating. My grand daughter? Eleven, but curious about everything. I realized I had a choice—to shy away from the tough talks, or step up before it’s too late.

HIV Self-Testing: The New Reality

One of the biggest developments I learned about was the Mylan HIV Self Test. It’s a small kit you can use at home, discreetly, with results in 15 minutes. No awkward clinics, no judgment. Just you, your child (if they’re ready), and knowledge that could save a life.

Now, don’t get me wrong—I'm not saying hand it to your kids like a snack pack. But what if one day, they want to know? What if they’re scared to ask? What if they think they’ve done something risky and don’t know where to turn?

That’s where the power of access and open communication comes in.

 Real Talk, Not Shame Talk

Let’s be honest, in many Filipino households, sex is a secret, and HIV is something whispered about—if it’s ever mentioned at all. But silence doesn’t protect our children. Education does. Empathy does.

I’m choosing to raise my kids with the facts, not fear.
I tell them: “Your body is yours, and your health is sacred.”
I remind them: “If you’re ever unsure, I’m here. We’ll figure it out together.”

And now, thanks to KonsultaMD, I also know they can talk to a doctor anytime. No need to book appointments or brave hospital queues. Just open the app and talk. Ask anything—from how HIV is transmitted, to what to do if you think you’ve been exposed. No shame. Just help.

🛒 Where Can You Get the Kit?

The Mylan HIV Self Test is now available at Southstar Drugstores and through other partner providers. If your teen is of age and wants to know their status in private, this kit makes it possible—accurate, affordable, and anonymous.

And when you’re ready for next steps, KonsultaMD is there, with licensed doctors who understand, listen, and guide.

As a Mom, Here’s What I Know:

I may not be able to protect my kids from everything. But I can give them the tools to protect themselves.
I can create a home where hard questions are welcomed, not punished.
I can choose to inform, not ignore.

Because HIV doesn’t wait until adulthood.
It doesn’t check your report card or care if your curfew is 8 PM.

But we, as parents, can be smarter. We can talk, listen, test, support.
We can be the difference between fear and early intervention.
Between silence and survival.

If you’re reading this and feeling a bit panicked like I was—good. It means you care. Start the conversation. Ask the questions. Protect your kids with knowledge, love, and access.

And maybe one day, they’ll thank you for being brave enough to have “that talk.”

Powering Life Without Pauses: PLDT Home is Always On

In homes where life never stops and every second matters, PLDT Home introduces a game-changing innovation designed for today’s fast-paced, always-connected lifestyle. PLDT Home’s Always On, the country’s first hybrid modem with built-in fiber and LTE backup, ensures uninterrupted connectivity so Filipino families can stay online no matter what.

 

From early-morning meetings and online classes to streaming marathons and remote work setups, staying connected has become a non-negotiable part of daily life. 

“Always On was built around the realities of how Filipinos live and work today—complex, multitasking, and digitally-driven,” said John Y. Palanca, Senior Vice President and Head of Home Consumer Business, Sales and Development at PLDT. “At PLDT Home, we are committed to creating innovative solutions that meet the real needs of our customers. Even a moment of disconnection can mean missed opportunities or lost time with loved ones. That’s why Always On is more than just a device. It’s our promise to keep families connected when it matters most.”

 

Seamless Internet, Even During Outages

 

PLDT Home Always On features automatic LTE failover, allowing it to switch to a wireless connection whenever fiber service is disrupted. There’s no need to reset or configure—once fiber is restored, the device automatically switches back, ensuring continuous connectivity for video calls, meetings, classes, and more.

 

What sets Always On apart is its proactive care feature: the modem detects a fiber issue and automatically generates a repair ticket, starting the resolution process even before you have toreport it. 

With Always On, PLDT Home reaffirms its commitment to delivering reliable, responsive, and future-ready connectivityfor Filipino households across the country.

 

Discover how Always On can keep your home connected. Watch the video.

What’s in Your Cup? YUMO Surprise Takes Over Eleven City Cafe

 Ever-reliable and exciting, 7-Eleven finds ways to be there for its customers, giving them the boost that they need with boldbrews from City Cafe, their coffee bestie. Now, with everyone in on the anik-anik craze, the go-to convenience store shakes up the game with an exciting SIPrise: the limited edition City Cafe Blind Cups!

People are sure to get hooked not only on the flavorful City Cafe coffee but also on the fun mystery of finding a hidden charm in the cup. Coffee lovers and collectors can now enjoy their daily brew with cozy company when they purchase a Blind Cup forP249, good for one (1) small hot City Cafe drink of their choice and one (1) collectible City Cafe Charm featuring YUMO.

 

Get the chance to unbox different characters like the fox, bear, rabbit, wolf, and the rare secret item, the Philippine Eagle, which customers can find exclusively at 7-Eleven! These fluffy charms come in a customized cute size (4 cm) only at select 7-Eleven City Cafe serving stores, making them conveniently compact so people can take them wherever they go, just like a real bestie.  

 

To meet their CHARMing bestie, people need only to buy a City Cafe Blind Cup, pull off the tear-away strip, and separate the bottom half, where the hidden charm awaits their discovery. But that’s not the only surprise! Buyers should also check the bottom of their Blind Cup for an extra P10 discount voucher, applicable on their next purchase of a small hot City Cafe drink. Flavors may vary per coupon. 

 

Once they have the charm and the voucher, they can fill up the top half of their Blind Cup with a hot City Cafe drink and sip into their day. Whether they’re rising early for the daily grind or staying up late to get the work done, they can now get a mood booster with coffee and a cute CHARMing bestie from their paboritong kapitbahay.   

 

City Cafe Blind Cups are available in select 7-Eleven stores in Luzon, Metro Cebu, and Metro Davao starting August 6, 2025, only until stocks last. Don’t miss out on this SIPrise from your coffee bestie! Check the list of 7-Eleven stores with City Cafe Blind Cups on this page. Grab a Blind Cup now to collect all characters and get the rare secret item exclusively at 7-Eleven.

 

Like us at 7-Eleven Philippines on Facebook, follow @711ph on Instagram, and @711philippines on Twitter and TikTok for more information.

Innovations Unfolded: Inside the Ultra World of the Galaxy Z Fold7 & Fli

 Samsung continues to push the boundaries of mobile innovation with the launch of the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7, delivering an ultra-premium experience in productivity, creativity, and design—now supercharged with Galaxy AI.

Touted as Samsung’s most advanced smartphones to date, the latest foldables introduce groundbreaking features, including a more refined form factor, larger cover screens, and enhanced AI capabilities—many of which are firsts for the Galaxy Z series.

 

Sleekest and Most Powerful Galaxy Foldable yet

 

At just 215 grams, the Galaxy Z Fold7 is the lightest and thinnest Fold yet—measuring only 8.9 mm when folded and 4.2 mm when unfolded. That’s lighter than a standard 8 oz cup of coffee!

 

Meanwhile, the new Galaxy Z Flip7 features a stunning 4.1-inch edge-to-edge FlexWindow, redefining both pocketability and productivity. With its 4,300mAh battery—the largest ever on a Galaxy Z Flip—users can enjoy up to 31 hours of video playback on a single charge. For the first time, Samsung DeX support is available, transforming the Flip into a PC-like experience for next-level multitasking.

Samsung is making foldables more accessible with the introduction of the Galaxy Flip7 FE, the first fan edition in the Galaxy Z series. Sleek and compact, it boasts a stunning 6.7-inch Main Display that delivers an immersive viewing experience. 

 

 

First-ever 200MP Camera on the Galaxy Z Series

Ultra comes to the Galaxy Z Fold7 as Samsung introduces the first-ever 200MP wide-angle camera on a Galaxy Z series device, delivering stunning detail, vibrant color, and enhanced texture—capturing 4x more detail and up to 44% brighter images. A 10MP 100° ultra-wide camera on the main display makes wide-angle selfies and immersive video calls effortless. Powered by the ProVisual Engine, Galaxy AI enhances every shot with faster processing and lifelike clarity.

 

On the Galaxy Z Flip7, the powerful dual rear camera system includes a 50MP Wide and 12MP Ultra-Wide lens. Users can now shoot high-quality selfies directly from the FlexWindow, explore creative options with Real-Time Filters, and seamlessly zoom in or out using the new Zoom Slider—perfect for capturing OOTDs or group selfies without flipping open the phone. 

 

 

Galaxy AI, Redesigned for Foldables

Running on One UI 8 with Android 16, the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Flip7 are built to deliver the ultimate AI-powered mobile experience.

 

Equipped by Ambient AI, the Galaxy Z Fold7 houses intelligent tools that understands and predicts user’s behavior. New to Galaxy foldables is Gemini Live, allowing users to ask questions via text or voice, access contextual information, and even scan real-world objects using the camera—all without switching apps.

On the Galaxy Z Fold7, Galaxy AI Optimized for Large Screens takes multitasking further. AI Results View keeps the content visible by showing results in Split or Floating View, while Drag & Drop feature lets the user move AI-generated images and text efficiently via Multi Window. Tools like Drawing and Writing Assist make creative work smoother and more intuitive. 

The Galaxy Z Flip7 introduces Now Bar, displaying real-time app activity and alerts directly on the cover screen—track workouts, media, rideshare ETAs, and more at a glance. For deeper personalization, Now Brief curates AI-powered updates like weather, reminders, events, and smart suggestions tailored to the user's routine.

 

Availability & Offers

The Galaxy Z Fold7 is available in Blue Shadow, Silver Shadow, and Jet Black, while the Galaxy Z Flip7 comes in Blue Shadow, Jet Black, and Coral Red. An online-exclusive Mint color is also available for both models. The Galaxy Z Flip7 FE comes in Black and White.

 

You can enjoy up to 50% off with a trade-in device or bundle up for even more value by pairing your Galaxy Z Fold7, Flip7 or Flip7 FE with the latest Watch8 and unlock up to 30% off.

 

No credit card? Samsung Finance+ offers up to P14,000 off at zero processing fee or or get 0% interest up to 24 months and up to P10,000, or enjoy lighter payments for 36 months with Super Low Interest Rate via Home Credit. You can also enjoy waived processing and interest fees with billease's true 0% interest for 6 months. For your peace of mind, Samsung Care+ offers unlimited coverage for accidental breakage and repairs, and up to 2 replacements, which you can get up to 50% off.

 

Get expanded access to Google AI Pro and 2TB of cloud storage for 6 months at no cost with Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 FE. 

 

For more information about the new Galaxy devices, please visit:

Galaxy Z Fold7: https://www.samsung.com/ph/smartphones/galaxy-z-fold7/buy/

Galaxy Z Flip7: https://www.samsung.com/ph/smartphones/galaxy-z-flip7/buy/

Galaxy Z Flip7 FE: https://www.samsung.com/ph/smartphones/galaxy-z-flip7-fe/buy/

 

GMA Gala 2025 Celebrities Light Up the Night with the HONOR 400 Pro 5G

 Global technology brand HONOR Philippines has recently launched the HONOR 400 Pro 5G at the GMA Gala 2025. Priced at only Php 32,999 – the next-generation smartphone was able to capture the brightest of stars during the most-awaited gala of the year. 

“For the second year, we are very happy to partner with GMA Gala. There’s no better way to test the AI camera of HONOR 400 Pro 5G than to use it during the biggest gala in the country. It is available now for pre-order and we encourage our HONOR fans to hurry and get one before it sells out,” said HONOR Philippines Vice President Stephen Cheng. 

HONOR 400 Pro 5G was a Diamond Sponsor at this year’s GMA Gala. Its 200MP Ultra-Clear AI Camera was tested from the driveway, blue carpet walks, and all the way to the Grand Ballroom to bring out the best photos of the stars that graced the gala. 

Today’s biggest stars such as Vice Ganda, Heart Evangelista, Dingdong Dantes, Enchong Dee, Ruru Madrid, Sanya Lopez, Barbie Forteza among others graced the night. One of the main highlights of the night as well are the Pinoy Big Brother Collab housemates such as Mika Salamanca, Brent Manalo, Bianca De Vera, Will Ashley, Klarisse De Guzman, Ashley Ortega, Esnyr, and AZ Martinez. 

HONOR Philippines also awarded HONOR 400 Pro 5G Star of the Night to Charlie Fleming for stealing the entire night with her beautiful gown and glowing look. 

About the HONOR 400 Pro 5G 

Addition to the exceptional AI photography experience and outstanding durability of the standard version, the HONOR 400 Pro 5G includes a 50MP Telephoto Camera with a Sony IMX856 sensor, 3x optical zoom, and OIS, ensuring detailed zoom shots. It is equipped the AI Enhanced Portrait feature delivers ultra-high-definition Portraits that ensure the true colors of 

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every subject shine through. With its enhanced AI Super Zoom feature, the HONOR 400 Pro boasts an AIGC-powered telephoto capability of up to 50x, making it perfect for capturing distant subjects. Durability is another highlight, with the Pro version featuring an IP68 and IP69 Rated water and dust resistance, ensuring better device protection. Charging capabilities are also superior, supporting 100W wired and 50W wireless charging. Powered by the advanced Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform, the Pro version delivers smoother and more powerful performance, and it is a great helper in the AI era. HONOR on-device call translation large model enables seamless phone communication, offering instant translation for up to 6 languages. With its outstanding imaging, durability, and charging efficiency, the HONOR 400 Pro is an excellent choice for users seeking a superior performance experience.   

Pricing and Availability

Available in stunning color options—Lunar Grey and Midnight Black—the HONOR 400 Pro 5G is now available for pre-order across the Philippines for only Php 32,999 (24GB + 512GB)!  

You can still pre-order HONOR 400 Pro 5G until August 8, 2025 to get a FREE HONOR Choice Earbuds Clip worth Php 4,999 and HONOR High Speed Fan Vimi Sonic 1 Pro worth Php 1,099. Order now at any HONOR Experience and Partner Stores, and online via Lazada - https://bit.ly/Laz_H400Pro_PR, Shopee - https://bit.ly/Shop_H400Pro_PR, or TikTok Shop - https://bit.ly/TikTok_H400Pro_PR. 

To know more about HONOR 400 Pro 5G, head on to: https://bit.ly/Web_H400Pro_PR. For more exciting announcements, you may visit HONOR’s website www.hihonor.com or social media platforms: Facebook (Facebook.com/HonorPhilippines), Instagram (Instagram.com/honorph) and TikTok (Tiktok.com/@honorphilippines). To check out HONOR’s complete list of retail stores, go to https://www.hihonor.com/ph/retailers/.