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Wednesday, August 6, 2025

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 ShadowSilver Shadow, and Jet Black, while the Galaxy Z Flip7 comes in Blue ShadowJet 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/.

Tuesday, August 5, 2025

KASAMA sa Pangarap: Celebrating the Grit and Grace of Home Credit’s Everyday Heroes


At Home Credit Philippines, every dream—big or small—can become reality through affordable installment

plans and the dedication of our Sales Associates (SAs). 


Whether it’s a new phone for school, a motorcycle

for work, or a smart TV for the family, our SAs are the friendly faces behind every approved application,

always #ReadytoHelp. Dressed in their signature red shirts with the smiley logo, Home Credit’s Sales

Associates greet customers with warm smiles and expert guidance, helping Filipinos find the best deals

and own what they need, responsibly and confidently.

In our fourth #HCSpecials video, called KASAMA, we highlight the daily life of Sales Associates and

celebrate how they are always #ReadyToHelp Filipinos reach their life goals.

This feature shares the inspiring stories of three top-performing Sales Associates: Jerryco Malvarosa,

Kimberly Boiser, and Joebeth Rizaldo—proving that with dedication, passion, and heart, basta KASAMA si

Home Credit, goals are always within reach.


The Dedicated Dreamer

Every Home Credit Sales Associate (SA) shares one mission: to make it easier for Filipinos to get what

they need through fast, simple, and affordable installment plans. Take Jerryco Malvarosa, for example—he goes the extra mile to ensure his customers understand every step of the installment process, helping them bring home what they need, hassle-free.


Before joining Home Credit, Jerryco was one of the many Filipinos who lost their jobs during the COVID-19

pandemic. Those three months without work tested his resilience as he struggled to pay rent, utilities, and

put food on the table. But his determination never wavered, and everything changed when he became an

SA at Home Credit.


Driven to rebuild his life, Jerryco arrives early at work, ensures all marketing materials are in place, and

patiently explains Home Credit’s installment products and payment options. One day, a loyal customer

thanked him for helping them get appliances for their home with ease and at 0% interest.


Naalala ko, may customer na nagsabing malaking tulong si Home Credit noong naghahanap sila ng

appliances para sa kanilang bahay. Bukod sa 0% interest, mabilis din ang transaction dahil existing client

sila at good payer pa.” [I remember a customer saying that Home Credit was a big help when they were

looking for appliances for their home. Not only was there 0% interest, but the transaction was also fast

because they were an existing client and a good payer.]


Now at 39, Jerryco is proud that his role as an SA helped him build savings and start a small business,

transforming his life for the better. In his words: “Hindi talaga natin maiiwasan ang mga pagsubok, lalo na

pagdating sa pera. Pero buti na lang, nandiyan si Home Credit. Mabilis lapitan, walang hassle sa

application, at kaagapay sa oras ng pangangailangan.” [We really can’t avoid challenges, especially when

it comes to money. But thankfully, Home Credit is there: easy to approach, a hassle-free application, and a reliable partner in times of need.]


A Father that Keeps on Giving

Known for his genuine care and patience, Joebeth Rizaldo is the kind of Home Credit Sales Associate who goes the extra mile to help customers bring home something special for their loved ones.


A devoted father and husband to his two-year-old son and a wife three months pregnant, Joebeth shares

the same dream as many Filipino dads—to give his family the best life possible. Through hard work and

determination, he was able to buy a motorcycle, upgrade it to a tricycle, and renovate their home.


One moment that stands out in his journey as an SA was helping Lorena, a mother who purchased an

iPhone 13 as a graduation gift for her daughter’s first-ever phone. That simple act reminded Joe beth of his

own dream to give back to his father.

“I remember my father wanted a ₱4,500 watch but didn’t buy it because it was too expensive. I promised

myself I’d get him one someday. Thanks to my job as an SA, I bought him a watch worth twice as much.

Others may think it’s simple, but for me, it’s a big achievement.”


A week after Lorena’s purchase, she came back with a basket of fruits to thank Joebeth. “But her smile

alone was enough to remind me why I do this job,” he shared.


For Joebeth, life has come full circle. Despite the challenges of meeting monthly targets, he stayed

committed and grew from a shy newcomer to a confident SA—always #ReadytoHelp more customers, like Lorena, make their dreams come true with Home Credit by their side.


From Small Seller to Big Marketer

With a smile that radiates positivity, Kimberly Boiser helps every Home Credit customer feel supported,

ensuring they bring home what they need with confidence and ease.


“Pinakatumatak talaga sa akin is noong may bumalik sa store para magpasalamat kasi nagamit nila ‘yung

cellphone na in-apply nila. Super happy na nakatulong ako at naka-receive pa ng referrals dahil satisfied

siya sa service ko,” she shared. [What really stuck with me the most was when a customer came back to

the store to say thank you because they were able to use the cellphone they applied for.


 I was super happy that I was able to help, and I even received referrals because they were satisfied with my service.]


Kimberly’s journey began humbly as a tindera selling office supplies just to make ends meet. When she

lost that job, she faced the challenge of finding a new way to support her family. But even without work, she

never lost her drive.


Just like how she pushed herself to reach her daily targets as a tindera, Kimberly seized the opportunity to

become a Home Credit Sales Associate, a decision that changed her life. From being a small-time seller,

the now 31-year-old Kimberly grew into a confident SA who sees her role as more than just a job. For her,

it’s a chance to meet people from all walks of life and help turn their plans into reality.


Now with Home Credit for nearly eight years, Kimberly is proud of how far she’s come and grateful for the

many stories she’s been a part of.


“Dati, maliit na tindera lang ako, pero ngayon isa na akong sales agent sa isang malaking kumpanya tulad

ng Home Credit. Sobrang nagpapasalamat ako dahil hindi lang gumaling ang marketing skills ko, naging

better version pa ako ng sarili ko.” [Before, I was just a small-time vendor, but now I'm a sales agent at a

big company like Home Credit. I'm very thankful because not only did my marketing skills improve, but I

also became a better version of myself.]


Home Credit’s Project KASAMA is a powerful reminder that no matter where we come from, we all strive to

live with purpose and uplift those around us. Behind every customer interaction is a story of resilience,

hope, and the drive to turn everyday moments into meaningful milestones. Through the eyes and efforts of our dedicated Sales Associates, we see how one installment plan can spark a life-changing journey. 


With heart, hustle, and a shared mission, Home Credit continues to stand beside every Filipino, para sa

pangarap, para sa pamilya, para sa life.


Watch the latest #HCSpecials episode on the official Facebook page of Home Credit. Sa iyong life goals,

kasami mo kami #ReadyToHelp!


To know more about the latest updates from Home Credit Philippines, visit its official website,

www.homecredit.ph, or get the Home Credit App from Google Play, the App Store, or Huawei AppGallery.

You may also follow its official Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok accounts.


Home Credit Philippines is a financing company duly licensed and supervised by the Securities and

Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).


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