HONOR officially announced the launch of the first-ever premium budget phone, the HONOR X9a 5G

 

HONOR, the leading global provider of smart devices, officially announced today the launch of the first-ever premium budget phone, the HONOR X9a 5G.

 

The latest addition to the HONOR X Series delivers best-in-class visuals and performance with a 120Hz all-round Premium OLED Curved Display, high-capacity durable battery and the Qualcomm® Snapdragon® 695 5G Mobile Platform, all engineered to fit in a pocket-sized body. 

 

Available at an affordable price, the HONOR X9a 5G is set to make technology more accessible with reliable manufacturing to users around the world. The HONOR X9a 5G finally arrives in the Philippines at Php 16,990. 

 

“We are committed to delivering a best-in-class experience for our global customers through continuous technological innovation”, said Stephen Cheng, Vice President for Marketing. “Packed with substantial upgrades, the HONOR X9a 5G offers our latest smartphone solutions including an exceptional display and compelling design features without the premium price tag, setting a new standard for the industry’s affordable category.” 

 

An All-round Display for a Remarkable Viewing Experience

 

The HONOR X9a 5G’s 6.67-inch OLED Curved Display supports a resolution of 2400x1080 pixels and displays up to 1.07 billion colors to reproduce images with incredible levels of detail and vibrancy. Coupled with ultra-slim bezels which lead to a remarkable 93% screen-to-body ratio and the durable Curved Tempered Glass, the class-leading display on the HONOR X9a 5G offers an immersive viewing experience, whether in entertainment, work or study scenarios.

 

In games where quick reflexes are required, users will appreciate the responsiveness of the HONOR X9a 5G’s display, which supports up to a 120Hz refresh rate and a 300Hz touch sampling rate, allowing the device to almost instantly register and react to user inputs. Holding the device with one hand, the HONOR X9a 5G offers an innovative mistouch prevention enabled by AI technology to prevent unnecessary hassle caused by accidental inputs.

 

Certified by TÜV Rheinland for low blue light emissions, the HONOR X9a 5G is easy on the eyes, and features industry leading 1920Hz PWM Dimming technology to reduce screen flickering, further alleviating eye fatigue stemming from prolonged use. 

 

Exceptionally Slim Design and a Long-lasting Battery in One Device

 

In line with the X Series’ mission to improve accessibility of HONOR’s technology, the HONOR X9a 5G also inherits the design as the iconic flagship Magic Series camera lock-up, featuring a circular Matrix Star Ring at the back which captivates the viewers as it captures them. Arranged along the Matrix Star Ring, the powerful Triple Camera system – comprising a 64MP Ultra-clear Main Camera, a 5MP Wide Angle Camera and a 2MP Macro Camera – allows users to capture their daily lives in photos and videos that can be shared with friends and family at the touch of a button.

 

Despite being just 7.9mm thin and 175gin weight, the HONOR X9a 5G features an ultra-large 5100mAh battery to support up to 29 hours of YouTube Music listening, 24 hours of YouTube streaming, 19 hours of TikTok browsing, up to 21 hours of social media exploring or 11 hours of gaming  on a single charge, perfect for users who prefer to remain active throughout the day without having to worry about running out of power. With just 30 minutes of charging, the HONOR X9a 5G delivers 12.5 hours of video streaming, sparing users the worry over low battery.

 

Smooth Mobile Experience with HONOR RAM Turbo

 

Featuring the latest Qualcomm® Snapdragon® 695 5G Mobile Platform, the HONOR X9a 5G delivers robust performance across productivity and entertainment apps. The user experience is further enhanced by HONOR RAM Turbo, which enables the smartphone to use a section of the storage as RAM to keep more apps active for more efficient multitasking. 

 

Running the Android 12-based Magic UI 6.1 operating system, the HONOR X9a 5G comes with an Anti-aging Engine that minimizes performance degradation over time to ensure a consistent, smart user experience. Featuring HONOR Share and Multi-screen Collaboration, the HONOR X9a 5G enables speedy file transfers and efficient multi-tasking across HONOR devices including smartphones, laptops and tablets, bringing users unparalleled productivity. 

 

Pricing and Availability

 

Designed for a style conscious audience, the HONOR X9a 5G is available in two stunning colors: Titanium Silver and Emerald Green. Starting from January 20 to February 3, the HONOR X9a 5G will be available to purchase via all HONOR kiosks and partner online stores –  Lazada (http://bit.ly/3XHFPIC), Shopee (http://bit.ly/3XzEfrS), Tiktok Shop (http://bit.ly/3kfHhTS), and Home Credit.

 

Get FREE HONOR Earbuds X3 Lite

 

HONOR fans can finally avail the HONOR X9a 5G via Home Credit, for as low as Php 661 per month with insurance, Php 765 without insurance, and on a 0% interest installment payment. 

 

HONOR X9a 5G is priced at Php 16,990 with FREE HONOR Earbuds X3 Lite worth Php 3,999.

 

STI Talent Search for School Year 2022-2023 has now returned to its grand physical format

Extra-curricular activities help you enhance your child's character and improve their abilities to succeed. They'll learn leadership, self-confidence, responsibility and perseverance.

Shaping the youth goes beyond classroom learning as academic institutions now offer a wide array of extra-curricular activities to help build character and better prepare students for the real world. As one of the country’s biggest educational institutions, STI has also adopted this mindset as they apply a holistic education approach within its Enrollment to Employment (E2E) System.

With its dedication to produce well-balanced and highly talented graduates, STI has developed specialized extra-curricular programs that allow students to hone and exhibit their talents inside and outside of their respective courses. 

One of its student development programs is its long-running STI Talent Search which for School Year 2022-2023 has now returned to its grand physical format. Back from a brief pause during the pandemic, the event showcases the talents and foster collaboration of its students nationwide. 

Students from STI campuses in different parts of the country gathered in a whole-day celebration of talents, skills, and achievements that upholds STI’s thrust towards excellence on January 13, 2023, at the Star City and Aliw Theater in Pasay City, Metro Manila.  

Several competitions were held simultaneously at the Aliw Theater and Star City featuring the finest student musicians, dancers, heartthrobs, and darlings to compete in this year's Singing Idol (solo singing competition), Battle of the Bands (band competition), Hataw Sayaw (dance competition), and the much-awaited Search for Mr. and Ms. STI 2022. 

Besides the use of the entire theme park, STIers relished in the whole day of festivity and performances from celebrity guests. 

The STI Talent Search is only one of the student programs lined-up for the school year as the institution prepares to welcome the upcoming Second Semester with more exciting and network-wide educational activities all geared towards holistic development. 

“For almost 40 remarkable years of developing students’ potential through academic and extra-curricular activities, STI has always been innovative in providing our students with strong learning experiences to become well-rounded individuals,” said Aisa Hipolito, STI Vice President for Academics. 

Among the activities for the 2^nd Semester are Tagisan ng Talino and Tagisan ng Sining which include academic competitions like Think Quest (team quiz bee), CodeFest (mobile app development), Mix n’ Flair (flair bartending), Travelogue (tour guiding), Chef Xpress (cooking competition), Shutter’s Best (photography), and Director’s Cut (video making), among others. 

Students and publics alike can look back at the best of the STI student development programs and what’s in store this second semester on www.sti.edu.

Disney+ jump-started a year of upcoming unforgettable releases with Tokyo Revengers: Christmas Showdown Arc

An eagerly anticipated sequel, this exciting series invites viewers to follow former bad boy Takemichi as he uses his accidentally acquired powers to go back in time and save his middle school girlfriend from being murdered by the Tokyo Manji gang – unwittingly changing the destinies of those around him.

An anime adaptation of Ken Wakui’s bestselling Tokyo Revengers manga series, Tokyo Revengers: Christmas Showdown Arc is directed by Koichi Hatsumi, produced by LIDENFILMS, and features the exciting addition of veteran voice actor Tomokazu Sugita, and popular singer and voice actor Mikako Komatsu as characters Taiju Shiba and Yuzuha Shiba.

Tokyo Revengers: Christmas Showdown Arc was first revealed as part of an expansion to the long-standing collaboration with leading publishing house Kodansha announced at the Disney Content Showcase in November 2022. It is the latest anime title to join the extensive library of content available on Disney+, including other Japanese series such as the live action Psychothriller Gannibal and Lost Man Found, as well as a whole host of thrilling APAC and global tentpole titles.

Enjoy Tokyo Revengers: Christmas Showdown Arc exclusively on Disney+. For more information, visit www.DisneyPlus.com

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Society Pass Incorporated formally announces the opening of its second Southeast Asia (SEA) regional office in Philippines

 

 NusaTrip, Indonesia’s first IATA-certified online travel agency (OTA) and the travel vertical of Society Pass Incorporated (Nasdaq:SOPA), today formally announces the opening of its second Southeast Asia (SEA) regional office in Philippines.

 

The market for Filipino tourists and foreign workers is sizable. According to the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration's (POEA) data, approximately 2.3 million overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) were deployed in 2019. In 2021, OFW was estimated to be 1.83 million, up from 1.77 million in 2020. Based on the Department of Tourism's November 2022 report, 73% of the 2.025 million visitors to the Philippines are foreign tourists, whereas 27% are OFWs. In 2023, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) aims to increase the number of overseas Filipino workers. The majority of OFWs work in the service sector, such as domestic help, healthcare, engineering, and construction. By 2020, Asia employed 83.6% of OFWs, followed by Europe, America, and Australia.

NusaTrip CEO Johanes (Joe) Chang elaborates, "Considering the market's size and potential, the Philippines is an essential market for our ecosystem. NusaTrip aims to be the promotion partners for the Philippines tourism boards and become the travel hub that helps to connect overseas Filipinos with their home country. We are excited to collaborate with the local businesses. It will accelerate and improve the quality of our synergies and customer growth rate in Southeast Asia. In addition, given Philippines’ countless scenic spots and picturesque beaches, NusaTrip will focus on promoting thousands of hotels into our platform and provide leisure alternatives for international travelers”. 

 

Leveraging the momentum of the travel and tourism industry recovery post-COVID-19 pandemic, NusaTrip is expanding its offering beyond air travel. NusaTrip aims to extend its flight content with more travel inspirations and relevant options, so everyone will always find something to explore and somewhere to fly to. On the business side, NusaTrip connects worldwide flight content through streamlined integration with low-cost and full-service airlines from multiple points of sale and enables global distribution at ease via its proprietary technology, the NusaXchange platform. 

 

Nusatrip regional offices will focus on creating more variety of marketing initiatives and managing existing business relationships with airlines, hotels, and tourism promotion board partners.

 

"We are very excited to welcome NusaTrip and look forward to the collaboration with our local businesses. I believe it will benefit our business partners and customers," said Arbie Christie Pagdangan, Country Manager for Society Pass in the Philippines.

GrabScholar is set to aid around 300 young Filipino students and 150 adult learners

Grab Philippines strengthens its GrabForGood social-impact agenda in the education sector with the launch of GrabScholar – a three-pronged scholarship program facilitated with online human-skills school BagoSphere. GrabScholar covers full-time college scholarships in partnership with PHINMA Education, bursary support for educational requirements, and a career acceleration program for aspiring Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) professionals with BagoSphere. 

 

GrabScholar ladders up to Grab’s broader GrabForGood agenda which is geared at creating a positive impact on local communities through Grab’s technology and platform. Grab Philippines has launched other social-impact projects like its basic digital literacy program with Microsoft for driver-partners, and financial literacy program with the International Finance Corporation for small businesses.

 

Aimed at helping democratize access to educational opportunities here in the Philippines, GrabScholar will be supporting six full-time college students with four-year merit-based scholarships; 300 elementary and high school students with a one-time bursary for school supplies, books, and uniforms; and more than 150 adults with the Ateneo Center for Educational Development (ACED)-BagoSphere BPO Fellowship Program (BBF). The program is open to everyone, including Grab’s own driver-partners, merchant-partners, and their families. 

 

Country Head of Grab Philippines Grace Vera Cruz shares: 

“Many of our kababayans still lack access to necessary resources to attain their educational goals – and in many ways, this has impacted their growth opportunities. As a company that strives to empower every Filipino toward a better life through our platform and technology, we are embarking on this meaningful endeavor, GrabScholar, together with our partners from BagoSphere and PHINMA Education, to offer inclusive educational opportunities to Filipinos who are eager to change their lives for the better.”

 

GrabScholar: College Scholarship

Grab Philippines and PHINMA Education are accepting applications for the GrabScholar: College scholarship grant until February 03, 2023. After a rigorous assessment process with both Grab and PHINMA Education, six students will be selected and granted a full four-year scholarship at any of the partner PHINMA Education affiliate schools: St. Jude College, Republican College, Rizal College of Laguna, Union College of Laguna, and University of Iloilo. The grant covers tuition fees and miscellaneous fees, and also entitles the grantee to allowance and school supply support. 

 

Country Head of PHINMA Education Philippines Christopher A. Tan shares:

“Throughout the past 18 years, PHINMA Education has catered by intent and design to the underserved youth — students whose families live on less than 300 USD per month, who, despite the odds, are often the first in their families to go to college. While we provide the Hawak Kamay Scholarship Program to around 60% of our students, GrabScholar will empower even more underserved youth to lift their families out of poverty. This school year, we were fortunate enough to gain the trust of more than 124K students. While it is the highest enrollment in our history, our mission does not stop there. This partnership with Grab Philippines and BagoSphere showcases how collaboration among like-minded organizations will allow us to reach more students and make even more lives better through education.”

 

First-year college students currently enrolled for academic year 2022-2023 are eligible to apply. They must have a GPA of at least 88 or 1.5  in the first semester to qualify. Interested applicants may visit this link for more information on other requirements and qualifications. 

 

GrabScholar: School Expenses Aid

The GrabScholar program is also intended to aid young Filipino students acquire essential items for their schooling. In light of this, Grab Philippines will be providing one-time financial assistance to 300 elementary and high school students for eligible expenses such as school supplies, books and uniforms. Through GrabPay, the leading superapp will be reimbursing the awardees’ eligible expenses which can go as high as Php 2,500. 

 

Grab Philippines is accepting applications for this aid until February 17, 2023. The GrabScholar: School Expenses Aid webpage contains more information on this program. 

 

GrabScholar: BPO Skills Training

Promoting inclusivity, the GrabScholar Program also offers educational opportunities for Filipinos aspiring to be BPO professionals. GrabScholar’s BPO Skills Training offers more than 150 scholarships for the four-month Ateneo Center for Educational Development (ACED)-BagoSphere BPO Fellowship Program (BBF). It consists of a one-month intensive online training with a live coach and three months of job placement and mentoring support. 80 percent of the program’s graduates land a job in various leading BPOs in the country after finishing the course.

 

Group CEO of BagoSphere Zhihan Lee shares:

“As we continue to witness the rapid advancements in AI technology, it's becoming increasingly clear that it will play a transformative role in the way we work. At BagoSphere, we believe that all individuals, across all industries, will greatly benefit from learning how to navigate a digital landscape and build transferable human skills to increase their employability. Additionally, it's important to note that AI can augment human skills, but it cannot replace them. In partnership with our BPO employer partners, Ateneo Center for Educational Development, PHINMA Education, and Grab Philippines, we are thrilled to invest in upskilling Filipinos and equipping them with the tools they need to thrive in the digital age."

 

Applicants must at least be 18 years old and should have at least earned their high school diploma following either the old or K-12 curriculum. Qualified candidates may visit this page for more details on the program. Applications may be submitted until February 17, 2023. 

 

BagoSphere is an online human skills school for job seekers and professionals that collaborates with leading employers to provide training in human skills such as communication skills, interpersonal skills, critical thinking, and digital skills. BagoSphere has over 30,000 members and has graduated over 7,000 alumni from the Philippines' underserved, low-income communities

YouTube and Goldenvoice announce multi-year renewal of Coachella livestream

Watch the 2023 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival from anywhere in the world this April 14-16, and 21-23 as YouTube and Goldenvoice renew their partnership making YouTube the exclusive livestream and content platform for the festival.

 

“It’s an absolute honor to continue our partnership with Goldenvoice to bring the magic of Coachella to music fans around the world,” said Lyor Cohen, Global Head of Music at YouTube. “Our shared passion for innovation and connecting artists with their fans through multiple formats is the foundation of this decade-plus partnership. Coachella reminds us of what’s fun and special about YouTube and every year leaves us more inspired for the next.”

 

YouTube has been the livestream partner of Coachella for 11 years running. The latest partnership gives YouTube exclusive live streaming rights until 2026.

YouTube and Goldenvoice announce multi-year renewal of Coachella livestream

 

BLACKPINK, Bad Bunny, Frank Ocean, and more

The 11th edition of one of the biggest music festivals in the world will see performances from top artists including K-Pop royalty BLACKPINK, Bad Bunny, Frank Ocean and more headlining the two-week festival. 

 

“Our partnership with YouTube brings Coachella to everyone around the world,” says Paul Tollett, Goldenvoice President. “The 2023 lineup sees performers from Brazil, France, Iceland, India, Jamaica, Nigeria, Puerto Rico, South Korea, Spain, and beyond, and bringing international fans closer to their hometown artists is important to our team.”

 

This year, Coachella is happening on April 14-16, and 21-23 at Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, USA

 

Livestreams, on-the-ground Shorts, content galore!

Beyond the livestream, Coachella taps into YouTube’s suite of multi-format features to create a one-of-a-kind experience by giving fans a closer look at what’s happening on the ground through YouTube Shorts, and making it possible to relive the experience with on-demand performance videos after the show.

 

The partnership is also including new elements and YouTube product integrations including YouTube Music, YouTube Shopping for exclusive merchandise drops, exclusive content for YouTube Premium subscribers, Live Chat, and onsite activations with YouTube Creators and Artists.

 

Year after year, Goldenvoice, together with the diverse set of genre-spanning global artists, has created some of today’s most iconic live performances. And for over a decade now, YouTube has been there to bring these legendary music moments from Coachella to fans around the world to experience in real-time and relive on-demand. 

 

Learn more about Coachella on YouTube and never miss a single show-stopping performance here.

Lalamove marks 6th year celebration in the Philippines

In celebration of its sixth anniversary of reliable same-day delivery service in the Philippines, Lalamove recognized its hardworking partner drivers in its three key locations –Manila, Pampanga, and Cebu during the recently concluded caravan entitled “6sik Saya Ka Dito, Bossing!” 

A total of seven partner drivers were rewarded with brand-new motorcycles from Alpine Motors Corporation, Tata Motors, and GCash, while others also won appliances, smartphones, cash prizes, vouchers, and more. They were also treated with an exclusive movie screening for them to enjoy with their families. 

Lalamove Philippines’ Pampanga City Manager Marc De Dios expressed his gratitude to all Lalamove Bossings, “As part of Lalamove’s tradition and in recognizing its partner drivers' valuable contributions to the brand, we make it a point to show our appreciation to them and continue to uplift the lives of each and every partner driver we have. Being a partner driver is not an easy feat, it entails a lot of patience and hard work. With that, I personally salute our Lalamove Bossings!”  

Congratulations to the Lucky Raffle Winners 

It was pure luck when Richard Tambiga, a part-time MPV partner driver, won the brand-new motorcycle at the Cebu event. “I am grateful for Lalamove because it serves as an option for me to earn extra when I have no scheduled trips at my regular job,” he said.  

 

He also wants to encourage his fellow partner drivers to be patient with the customers and “mag-kugi” (to work hard). “With Lalamove, as long as you strive hard, you will earn more than what you are expecting in a day,” Tambiga added.  

 

Meanwhile, weeks before the Pampanga event, Lalamove Bossing Kreavior Lapuz, met with an accident  which  damaged his motorcycle. “With this brand-new motorcycle, I can now do my deliveries without worrying about my safety. I hope Lalamove expands to more areas so more Bossings can experience the opportunities and benefits we are enjoying,” he said as he recalled how Lalamove has changed his life for the better.  

 

Rewarding Remarkable Partner Drivers 

In a span of six years in the country, Lalamove has built a strong community of partner drivers, recognizing outstanding ones as Star Drivers and Top Drivers. They are partner drivers who have shown remarkable service to customers and have maintained good customer ratings. 

Manila Star Driver Ariel Alulod has been with Lalamove for two years. His unemployment due to the pandemic drove him to be a partner driver. He has been awarded as Star Driver consistently since then. “We really love going on rides and road trips, so we looked for a way to make income off of our enjoyment for rides,” he shared. 

Since its inception in the Philippines, Lalamove has been providing Filipinos with livelihood opportunities. It is committed to empower Lalamove partner drivers to be their own micro-entrepreneurs, true Bossings in their own right.

 

Engaging with Generous Brand Sponsors for 6sik Saya 

 

This caravan was made possible through Lalamove’s supportive brand sponsors such as Tata Motors Philippines,  Alpine Motors Corporation,  Prestone, GCash, 

Unioil, Konsulta MD, Generika, Caltex, Petron,         Seaoil, Pricelocq, plus

Lalamove’s very own Lala Automotive and LalaMall. More than the freebies, vouchers, and raffle prizes these sponsors generously shared their blessings in order to make the partner drivers happy. Other brands that helped make these events possible are Mobil/McKupler, Philusa, Mediplast, Rhea, Cleene, Baby Flo, Rebisco, United Home, URC, Automobile Association of the Philippines, Agribank, Leslie’s Super Miler, Perfetti Van Melle, Vitasoy, Denovo, and Posh. 

 

Lalamove continuously ensures that their partner drivers are given the benefits they deserve. Panalomove Driver Benefits are perks exclusive for all Lalamove Bossings, through this they can enjoy fuel discounts, healthcare, vehicle insurance, maintenance and purchase, financing, gadgets and gears, and more.  

Be a partner driver and download the Lalamove Driver App to sign up. For more information, visit to Lalamove’s website to get updated with the latest news or visit Lalamove’s official Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok account. 

Uratex celebrates 30th Anniversary with the launch of "Bawal Ang Marupok" campaign

Plastic chairs, tables and drawers are often used in Filipino households, workplaces, and various establishments. Regardless of size, layout, and design preference, these must-have essentials have proven their importance to furnish and transform a space into a functional, conducive place that can be easily redesigned whenever needed. 

Due to the high demand, various brands produce plastic home furnishing items, specifically monobloc chairs, to make them more accessible and available to consumers. However, not all are made the same. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Bureau of Philippine Standards (DTI-BPS) has implemented guidelines and standards to ensure quality and safety – requiring all manufacturers, distributors, and importers of monobloc chairs and stools to apply for the mandatory Philippine Standard (PS) mark – a proof that the product passed the standards set by the DTI-BPS. 

In line with its mission to provide the best quality products and address the desire of the consumers for durable and value for money items, Uratex Monoblock is one of the plastic furniture brands that adhered and passed the mandatory tests and requirements set by the DTI-BPS for monobloc chairs and stool; the first brand in the Philippines to passed  the Level 5 of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) – ISO 7173, the highest plastic furniture standard in the country.

Why Bawal Ang Marupok?

Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, the brand launched the Bawal ang Marupok campaign with the goal to educate and equip the market on how to be keen and discerning when it comes to investing in plastic chairs and avoid marupok or brittle ones that can potentially harm them. One of the ways that the brand emphasized is to check the warning label to see if the chair has PS certification and recommended seat load capacity for safety and assurance. 

Moreover, the campaign aims to highlight the brand’s ongoing thrust and purpose to nurture and protect its consumers by providing top-notch quality products that are not just ergonomic in design, but are also durable and will stand the test of time.

In the recently held campaign media launch at Eton Centris, on January 17, 2023, Uratex Monoblock conducted a forum led by Uratex Monoblock Business Unit Director Dindo Medina, Department of Trade & Industry-Bureau of Philippine Standards (DTI-BPS) Assistant Director Ferdinand L. Manfoste and Department of Science & Technology - Forest Products Research & Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) Deputy Director Rico Cabangon as part of the panel. During the panel discussion, Mr. Medina explained the objective, rationale, and inspiration behind the Bawal Ang Marupok campaign while Mr. Ferdinand Manfoste and Mr. Rico Cabangon explained why Uratex Monoblock chairs easily pass, if not exceed industry standards. Both industry experts shared their insights on the safety and durability of Uratex Monoblock chairs.

“Uratex Monoblock’s passion has always been to provide our consumers with quality items,” Mr. Medina shared. “With the Bawal ang Marupok campaign, we aim to further communicate Uratex Monoblock’s standard for excellent craftsmanship, as well as to educate consumers to be more discerning of the quality and durability of plastic chairs as they value the safety of their family.” 

Apart from industry experts, Mommy celebrities, Rica Peralejo-Bonifacio and Camille Prats Yambao graced the event to share their thoughts and actual experiences – highlighting their role as a mom to be alert and well-informed with regards to buying quality household items for the home. 

“For me, my family’s safety always comes first,” Rica shared. “Whenever I purchase items for our home, I always consider how the item can serve our family. Is it safe? Is it durable? Can it last for a long time?”

“Monobloc chairs have been a Filipino household staple, but I agree that not all are made the same,” Camille said. “I really agree with Uratex Monoblock’s campaign, bawal talaga ang marupok. It’s really an invitation for every Filipino home to give importance to products that are safe and durable,” she added.

Media invitees were also given a short walk-through of how Uratex Monoblock chairs are being tested before they go out to the market. They also got to participate in various strength tests that ensure the durability of Uratex Monoblock chairs.

Uratex Monoblock chairs come in various designs and styles and are both BPS and ISO Level 5 certified. They are guaranteed safe and durable, can withstand time, and can hold up to 200 kilos. With its recent campaign launch, Uratex Monoblock is a living proof that quality and durability matters – Bawal ang Marupok!

To learn more about Uratex Monoblock and its products, visit uratex.com.ph/collections/monoblocks. You may also follow/uratexmonoblockchairs on Facebook, and @uratexmonoblock on Instagram for updates and upcoming promos.