7-Eleven Levels Up the Pokémon Adventure with New TCG Expansions and Themed Stores

When it comes to fun and fan-favorite moments that are within reach, 7-Eleven is the place to go. As the Pokémon fan base continues to grow bigger, everybody’s paboritong kapitbahay evolves once again to be a part of it! Fans and everyday 7-Eleven goers alike get a chance to experience the Pokémon phenomenon firsthand with additional wrapped stores, new Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions, and Pokémon-themed product packaging.

The Pokémon adventure continues with the latest wrapped branches. Another 7-Eleven store

has become a portal to the Pokémon fandom for the first time ever in Cebu! This Pokémon-wrapped store in Aboitiz Street, Cebu City is decked out in vibrant decorations and displays so everyone will feel like they are among their favorite Pokémon. 

Not only that but to bring the experience closer to more people, 7-Eleven will also be wrapping another branch soon in Antonio Arnaiz Avenue, Makati. 

While waiting for this newest themed store in Metro Manila, people can still drop by the first Pokémon-wrapped branch in Eton Centris, Quezon City.

Assemble the ultimate deck with the latest Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions!

Customers can now unleash more Pokémon power and trade their way to victory with new arrivals for Pokémon Trading Card Game Mega Evolution booster packs –worth ₱259 each at select 7-Eleven stores. Battle with fellow Trainers as all 7-Eleven branches still remain on the famous mobile game, Pokémon GO.

 

People can unleash their inner Pokémon and fuel up for the adventure at 7-Eleven with the special product packaging for their favorite convenience store food finds like Crunch Time, Big Bite, and 7-Fresh Siopao.

Whether you’re new to Pokémon or a master in the making, catch all this legendary fun at 7-Eleven! Everybody’s paboritong kapitbahay keeps its doors open 24/7 for people to come through and find exciting surprises. Join the Pokémon adventure until December 31, 2025. 

To find  out which 7-Eleven branches have the newest Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions,

visit the 7-Eleven webpage: https:/ /www.7-eleven.com.ph/products/pokemon-tcg-store-list/.

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Unli Entertainment, Holiday Discounts, and Rewards Await with PLDT Home’s Holiday Treats

As families spend more time at home during the holidays, whether hosting reunions, streaming Christmas movies, gaming with loved ones, and staying connected with long-distance relatives, PLDT Home makes the season even more meaningful with its exclusive Holiday Treats.

PLDT Home’s holiday offerings surely elevate everyday moments at home. From binge-worthy streaming nights and lag-free gaming sessions to smart living at home, PLDT Home bundles unlimited connectivity, entertainment, and smart home upgrades into one festive promo. 

Unleash Unlimited Entertainment at Home

 

For just ₱1,799 per month, customers who subscribe to PLDT Home Fiber Unli All enjoy free speed boost of up to 500 Mbps for the first six months, perfect for simultaneous streaming, online gaming, and video calls with loved ones. This promo also comes with free installation, a one-year iGV Game Pass, Cignal TV, and ₱1,000 worth of Rewards Crystals, making holidays even more enjoyable for families.

 

Whether it’s movie marathons after Noche Buena, kids gaming during the school break, or virtual holiday catch-ups with relative and friends, PLDT Home ensures reliable connections this Christmas.

 

This season is also the perfect time to refresh and upgrade the home. With Next Upgrade smart home gadgets, PLDT Home customers can enjoy discounts of up to ₱14,995 off on a wide range of devices, including smart TVs, home appliances, wearables, and smart home sensors. These upgrades help create a more comfortable, efficient, and future-ready home, which is ideal and timely for hosting guests or simply enjoying quieter holiday vacation with family.

 

Rewards for Holiday Cheer

 

To make the holidays even more rewarding, PLDT Home Fibersubscribers automatically earn up to 1,000 worth of Rewards Crystals, which can be used for bill rebates or redeemed with popular partner merchants such as Grab, Maya, Steam, Garena, Zalora, Lazada, and more. That’s perfect for holiday shopping, food deliveries, or digital treats.

 

PLDT Home also extends its holiday treats for Fiber Prepaid customers who also get a chance to win Lazada vouchers and exclusive Next Upgrade discounts. 

 

Enjoy PLDT Home’s Holiday Treats until December 31, 2025. For more information, visit www.pldthome.com.

LG SIGNATURE Redefines Premium Home Living with AI at CES 2026

LG Electronics (LG) is presenting the next evolution of its premium LG SIGNATURE brand at CES 2026 in Las Vegas (January 6-9). Marking a decade of innovation, the latest LG SIGNATURE collections introduce an expanded range of products that blend powerful AI capabilities and elevated design – while preserving the brand’s timeless aesthetics of quiet luxury.

Powered by LG’s AI Core-Tech, the new LG SIGNATURE lineup brings enhanced

intelligence and seamless convenience to everyday living. With a suite of AI-driven features and generative AI functions, the appliances provide personalized experiences designed to maximize user convenience.

As the centerpiece of the showcase is the new LG SIGNATURE refrigerator, which embodies LG’s vision for the intelligent kitchen. Equipped with conversational AI based on Large Language Model (LLM) technology, the refrigerator supports natural-language-based interactions to provide tailored suggestions.1 A new 6.8-inch LCD display complements LG’s advanced AI technologies, helping maintain cooling levels for optimal freshness.

Additionally, the AI Fresh feature monitors temperature fluctuations based on user patterns

and pre-cools the interior – up to two hours before an anticipated door opening.For even greater convenience, the LG SIGNATURE Smart InstaView™ refrigerator streamlines food management through ThinQ™ Food, which uses an internal camera to help identify ingredients, suggest recipes and offer creative substitutions based on the items inside.2 

When not in use, you can set elegant visuals to appear on the T-OLED InstaView panel, enriching the ambience and transforming the kitchen into an expressive, inspiring space.

To elevate the cooking experience, the LG SIGNATURE Oven Range offers functions such

as Gourmet AI, which uses an AI camera inside the oven to identify more than 85 dishes and

automatically select the ideal cooking settings.

The AI Browning feature monitors bread as it

bakes and sends a notification through the ThinQ app when it reaches the preset level of

doneness. Connected smartphone features include real-time monitoring, a time-lapse recap

after cooking and easy sharing on social media.

The new SIGNATURE lineup stays true to its Refined Minimal design identity – a unified

aesthetic defined by sleek horizontal lines, iconic gold accents and meticulous craftsmanship. 

Reflecting the brand’s heritage of excellence, the latest products balance elegant design with maximized capacity and enhanced AI-driven performance.

LG will introduce three new LG SIGNATURE design collections – Seamless, Iconic and

Tailored – giving consumers the freedom to choose products that best fit their needs and personal style. Built to meet the highest performance standards, the collections incorporate bold materials that create a confident presence in the home. Aligned with this approach, LG aims to broaden its premium customer base by strengthening region-specific strategies and accelerating growth across global high-end markets.

In addition, LG SIGNATURE will showcase immersive spaces in collaboration with Italian

high-end furniture brand Poliform, demonstrating how the appliances harmonize with luxury

interiors to deliver thoughtfully orchestrated premium living solutions.

“LG SIGNATURE brings design, performance and experience together in tune, redefining

the future of luxury in the home and setting a new standard for premium appliances,” said

Baek Seung-tae, president of the LG Home Appliance Solution Company. “Marking its 10th

anniversary, the expanded LG SIGNATURE lineup continues to lead the global market for

customers seeking a more expressive, elevated lifestyle.”

Visitors to CES 2026 can explore the new additions to the all-new LG SIGNATURE lineup at

LG’s booth from January 6-9 (#15004, Las Vegas Convention Center).

realme With You Brings Real Moments of Joy to the Kythe Foundation

realme brings joy, hope, and togetherness to children and families through a heartfelt holiday partnership with Kythe Foundation. 

Staying true to its commitment to giving back this holiday season, realme Philippines brought joy and meaningful support to the community through a special Christmas CSR activity under its

realme With You campaign. In partnership with the Kythe Foundation, realme hosted a heartwarming celebration for children and foundation staff last December 16, 2025, at Jollibee P. Tuazon, featuring a Jollitown-themed Jollibee Kids Party.

The event was designed to create a joyful and memorable experience for the children, filled with fun games and light moments. Adding to the excitement, the Jollibee Mascot led the entertainment, bringing smiles to everyone in attendance and embodying the spirit of togetherness that defines the Christmas season.

A celebration of love, sharing, and hope

The program concluded with realme extending its support beyond celebration by donating 15 tablets to the beneficiary children of the Kythe Foundation. These devices aim to help support the children’s learning, creativity, and everyday needs. In addition, realme also provided tablets to the Kythe Foundation staff, recognizing their dedication and continuous efforts in caring for children with critical illnesses.

“This activity reflects what realme With You stands for, being present in real moments that matter,” the realme Philippines team shared. 

“Through our partnership with the Kythe Foundation, we hope to not only bring joy this Christmas but also provide practical support that can make a positive difference in the lives of the children and the people who care for them.”

Making the season more meaningful

This CSR initiative is part of realme’s broader realme With You Christmas campaign, which highlights authentic connections, shared experiences, and purposeful giving. By combining celebration with support, realme continues to champion initiatives that uplift communities and empower the youth during the holiday season.

Through collaborations like this, realme Philippines reaffirms its commitment to making technology more accessible while spreading warmth, hope, and joy, not just during Christmas, but all year round.

For more information on realme With You campaign activities, visit realme Philippines’ official Facebook page.

For more information about the Kythe Foundation, visit their official Facebook page and website for more updates.

A Weekend of Everything That Flies Takes Off February 13–15 at New Clark City

Mark your calendars as the 26th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta takes flight on February 13 to 15, 2026, bringing three days of color, energy, and sky-high excitement to New Clark City in Tarlac. This upcoming edition is set to be one of the biggest yet, featuring 22 new special-shaped balloons, the highest number in its history, with pilots flying in from the United Kingdom, United States, Belgium, Netherlands, Macedonia, Switzerland, Germany, and Brazil.

(L-R): BCDA Vice President for Public Affairs Leilani Barlongay-Macasaet, BCDA Officer-in-Charge and Senior Vice President for Conversion and Development Group Engr. Mark P. Torres, PSC Commissioner Edward Hayco, Provincial Government of Tarlac Investment Promotions Officer Frances Canlas, PIHABF Founder and Organizer Capt. Joy Roa, and BCDA Vice President for Investment Promotions and Marketing Kenneth R

Each day of the 2026 edition will close with two crowd favorites: the glowing hot air balloons and a massive 500-drone show lighting up the New Clark City skyline with colorful formations and messages.

Guests can enjoy world-class action with Federation Aeronautique Internationale (FAI) sanctioned paragliding and First-Person View (FPV) drone racing competitions, featuring participants from at least six countries, including the UAE, Indonesia, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Kuwait, Iraq, Oman, and the Philippines. More competitors are registering following the announcement that the Airsports Federation of Asia (AFA) will hold its first 2026 board meeting in New Clark City during the balloon fiesta.

Adding even more energy to the experience is the fast-rising Soccer Drone competition, quickly gaining global popularity, with a demo court for visitors to try it out and hopes for the Fiesta to host a world championship in the future. School teams from Far Eastern Air Transport Incorporated University (FEATI University) and Philippine Air Transport and Training Services College of Aeronautics (PATTS College of Aeronautics) are forming their respective teams to compete, with the winning team set to represent the Philippines in international events and competitions around the world. A Paper Plane competition, open to all ages, invites everyone to join in the fun, while throughout the day, RC airplane demos, aerial dogfights, and kite shows fill the skies with excitement. 

Filipino inventor Kyxz Mendiola will also demonstrate his homebuilt manned flying drone, showing himself flying inside it, a glimpse at the future of personal air travel, as it takes flight across the grounds for all to see. Ultralights will do their usual formation flying around the fiesta grounds. On the ground, guests can enjoy car drifting, browse through a lively Fly Market, and savor Pampanga’s well-loved dishes along with other popular food choices.

With the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) stepping in as a strong supporter, these efforts are expected to boost Aero Sports and draw more non-traditional tourism into the country. The PSC has begun supporting our paragliding and paramotor athletes for the Southeast Asian Games in Thailand, and these same paramotors will be showcasing their skills during the event.

“For over 25 years, this event has been our way of sharing the magic of flight with every Filipino,” shared Capt. Joy Roa, expressing his excitement for the 26th Philippine Hot Air Balloon Fiesta. “We’re thrilled to bring even more experiences that inspire, amaze, and open doors to the world of aviation.” 

Ms. Frances Canlas, Investment Promotions Officer of the Provincial Government of Tarlac, expressed the local government unit’s full support to the Balloon Fiesta. She says, “This stands as a beacon of innovative sporting events and ushers in a renewed vibrancy as it soars once again in the province of Tarlac at New Clark City. This exciting event is expected to catalyze transformative economic growth, drawing thousands of visitors into the province and driving demand across the hospitality, culinary, transportation, and experiential sectors, while strengthening resilient logistics and supply chains province-wide.”

Engr. Mark P. Torres, Senior Vice President and Officer-In-Charge of the Bases Conversion and Development Bases and Development Authority (BCDA), noted, "As we prepare for this return, we envision a festival that is not only bigger and more vibrant, but also more inclusive—one that brings benefit to our communities and highlights Clark's readiness as a premier tourism and investment destination."

For those interested in a career in aviation, Capt. Joy explained that the Fiesta will feature passionate and successful professionals sharing their journeys. “We want to inspire the next generation of aviators by showing them how we started and what it takes to succeed in this industry,” he said. Attendees will learn about the adventures, challenges, and triumphs of working in a fast-paced field that offers strong career potential and high ROI. “Aviation offers excellent opportunities abroad, competitive salaries, and a chance to see the world while doing something you love,” Capt. Joy added. The lineup includes air traffic controllers, aircraft mechanics, flight attendants, safety inspectors, civilian and military pilots, and many more ready to share their stories.

With every flight and stunt over the years, the Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta has captivated audiences with unforgettable moments, from the “100 Years of Flying” tribute and aircraft rallies from across Asia to breathtaking performances by the Breitling Jet Team, the Wing Walkers, and the daring aerobatics by Mark Jefferies of the Global Stars team. The Fiesta has also thrilled spectators with annual skydiving exhibitions and tandem jumps, hosted Ms. Aviation competitions, and featured ABS-CBN concerts alongside the iconic hot air balloon night glow. Cultural exchanges with countries like Turkey, complete with traditional dancers, porcelain artists, and carpet weavers, have enriched the experience, while renowned Filipino artist Manuel Baldemor contributed designs for posters and souvenir programs. Indoor aviation career seminars have long inspired students to pursue careers in the industry, providing insights from experienced pilots, air traffic controllers, flight attendants, safety inspectors, and mechanics. These diverse experiences, from high-flying stunts and concerts to educational programs and cultural showcases, have become the very soul and heart of “A Weekend of Everything that Flies.”

Discover more at www.philballoonfest.net and stay connected by following Philippine International Hot Air Balloon (@philballoonfest) on Facebook www.facebook.com/pihabf, Instagram www.instagram.com/philballoonfest, and Tiktok www.tiktok.com/@philballoonfiesta.

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