Huawei launches the latest addition to its lineup of MatePad tablets, the HUAWEI MatePad 11.5”S

Huawei has announced the launch of the highly-anticipated, latest addition to its lineup of MatePad tablets, the HUAWEI MatePad 11.5”S. Now available for pre-order until July 4, 2024, the new HUAWEI MatePad tablet combines unparalleled performance with sleek design, just in time for back-to-school season.

The HUAWEI MatePad 11.5”S is designed to meet the various user needs, featuring Huawei’s PaperMatte Display, which delivers a clear, crisp, and eye-friendly viewing experience, perfect for students and young professionals. The device is a powerhouse for work tasks with its PC-level productivity features, without the heavy weight of a computer. Creative users will appreciate the realistic paper-like look and texture of the tablet, enhancing the satisfaction of the creation process. Huawei’s latest tablet offering helps users stay productive anytime, anywhere.

Vibrant Viewing Experience That’s Easy on the Eyes

Tablets have long been preferred for work and leisure use due to their portability. However, prolonged use of digital screens often causes visual fatigue, leading users to opt for e-readers with electronic paper displays. Huawei has set out to redefine the tablet experience with the HUAWEI MatePad 11.5”S.

The HUAWEI MatePad 11.5”S, available in two stylish colors: Violet and Space Gray, is the first Huawei tablet to feature the upgraded PaperMatte Display technology. Perfect for students diving into hours of reading or young professionals taking on a day full of video conferences and document reviews, Huawei’s PaperMatte Display gives users a vibrant viewing experience while protecting their eyes. The PaperMatte Display is equipped with advanced nanoscale anti-glare etching and a reduced reflected light interference by 99%. 

With multi-layer nanoscale magnetron optical coating to soften light emission and minimize surface reflectivity by 2%, providing users vision protection without sacrificing immersive and high-resolution display. The HUAWEI MatePad received Low Visual Fatigue Premium Performance Certification from SGS as well as Reflection-Free, Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution), and Flicker-Free standards certifications from TÜV Rheinland for its PaperMatte Display and eye-friendly properties.

Users can now enjoy their favorite e-books for hours on end or write lengthy reports without worrying about eye strain.The PaperMatte Display delivers a true-to-life color display, adjusting the brightness, hue, and color temperature to capture the aesthetic and comfort of reading ink on paper. Enhanced by the FullView Display feature, it ensures exceptional eye comfort while providing an unparalleled viewing experience. 

Smart and Powerful Performance for Enhanced PC-Like Productivity

The HUAWEI MatePad 11.5”S combines powerful performance with portability. It comes with SuperHub, enabling smooth screen projection in offline meetings and easy annotation for virtual meetings. Designed to cater to unique user needs, including note-taking for students and young professionals, the tablet features productivity apps like HUAWEI Notes, which now includes quick gestures, a refreshed home screen and editing screen, and a new lasso tool for selecting and color-coding text. The Note Replay feature lets users capture and review audio alongside their notes, making it ideal for meetings and lectures.

Equipped with PC-level tools and apps, the new HUAWEI MatePad tablet also does heavy-lifting productivity performance that rivals traditional computers. PC-level WPS Office 2.0, available on the device, functions more similarly to desktop versions of the applications versus the mobile versions on other tablets. Students can effortlessly draft their paper on the go, while professionals can finalize an important business proposal while commuting with Huawei’s newest MatePad offering.

The WPS Office on the HUAWEI MatePad 11.5”S allows users to add headers and footers on word documents, insert videos on powerpoint slides, and create pivot tables on excel. Users can now seamlessly transition between writing reports, creating presentations, and conducting research, all from a single portable device. 

Paper-like Reading, Drawing, and Writing

The all-new HUAWEI MatePad 11.5”S sets a new standard for paper-like creative experiences. Huawei has minimized the hassle of frequent device cleaning with an ultra-hydrophobic, oil-resistant film to prevent fingerprint stains, making touch controls more enjoyable, and freeing users from having to frequently clean the device. This provides users with a comfortable experience whether they are browsing the web, watching videos, reading an ebook, or making art. 

The nano-level etching technique used on the screen replicates realistic paper texture. Paired with the HUAWEI M-Pencil (3rd generation) through NearLink technology, the HUAWEI MatePad 11.5”S mimics the sound and feel of pencil on paper. NearLink technology allows for higher accuracy, more pressure levels, and lower latency. Creative users can sketch out their ideas directly on the screen with the precision and feel of traditional paper, while writers can jot down their thoughts as naturally as if they were using a notebook. 

This goes perfectly with the new GoPaint app, a user-friendly painting app developed by Huawei in collaboration with the China Academy of Art. GoPaint brings a wealth of creative possibilities, perfect for aspiring artists and seasoned painters alike. The app empowers amateur artists to create artwork using realistic painting effects, fine-tuned and tested by over 1,000 professional painters. Dive into a world of artistic expression with a vast selection of over 100 brushes and a plethora of textures at users’ fingertips.

The GoPaint ensures a seamless painting experience with minimal latency and silky smooth frame rates. Users can effortlessly bring their imagination to life on a digital canvas, thanks to features like Canvas Background Pattern, Ink Wash, and smart tools such as curve correction and willow leaf. These tools are not just fancy add-ons; they are practical aids to elevate users’ artistry and streamline their creative process. For beginners, interactive tutorials and user guides are available to help understand the app’s functionalities and guide budding artists to create their masterpiece. Whether users are expert artists honing their craft or someone just beginning to explore their creative side, GoPaint is the perfect companion for creating artwork.

An All-New “Pro” is Coming

Aside from the HUAWEI MatePad 11.5”S, Huawei is set to launch the HUAWEI MateBook X Pro and the HUAWEI MateBook 14 soon. The HUAWEI MateBook X Pro features an all-new and ultralight Skylight Design. Available in the new Morandi Blue color, the HUAWEI MateBook X Pro has a unique, metallic body weighing at just 980g. Powered by the Intel Core™️ Ultra 9 Processor, it offers clear, comfortable, and smooth visuals with its flexible OLED Real Colour Display. 

Equipped with HUAWEI 3D Metaline Antenna technology, the HUAWEI MateBook X Pro promises a powerful performance with its Super Device and Smart Conference features, including a 1080p UHD camera, AI Voice, Mobile Personal Voice Enhancement, Multi-Screen Collaboration, AI Search, and Multi-Device Files. These features ensure a seamless and collaborative user experience across multiple devices, making it ideal for students and professionals. Additionally, the device offers Super Turbo features, with rapid power-on, a quicker software startup, and SuperCharge Turbo capabilities.

Huawei is also introducing the HUAWEI MateBook 14 which offers a stunning visual display with its 2.8K OLED, high refresh rate touchscreen. Its stylus-supported screen is TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort certified, protecting users’ eyes without compromising display quality. Encased in a sleek metal design and color, weighing 1.31kg, it has a gentle curve design that looks sleek and smooth, and includes a frameless keyboard and a dot-pattern air vent design to prevent overheating. Powered by Core™ 7 Ultra Processor and 70Wh large battery, the HUAWEI MateBook 14 combines high performance with long battery life. Like the HUAWEI MateBook X Pro, the HUAWEI MateBook 14 includes a 1080p UHD Camera, AI Voice, Mobile Personal Voice Enhancement, Multi-Screen Collaboration, AI Search, and Multi-Device Files, providing unparalleled and convenient experience for any user. 

The HUAWEI MatePad 11.5”S is available for pre-order beginning June 28 until July 4, 2024. The HUAWEI MatePad 11.5"S 8GB + 256GB, which comes in Violet and Space Gray, is priced at PHP 29,999. Purchases made within the pre-order period comes with exclusive freebies, including the HUAWEI Smart Magnetic Keyboard, valued at PHP 6,999; HUAWEI M-Pencil, worth PHP 5,999; HUAWEI Bluetooth Mouse, worth PHP 1,899. 

This exclusive pre-order offer is available on Shopee, Lazada, TikTok, HUAWEI Online Store, and HUAWEI Experience Stores nationwide.

Keep an eye out on Huawei’s official pages on Shopee, Lazada, TikTok, HUAWEI Online Store, to find out more about the HUAWEI MateBook X Pro and the HUAWEI MateBook 14 and its official launch.

To learn more about the HUAWEI MatePad 11.5”S, visit Huawei’s official website or social media accounts (Facebook | Instagram).

It’s Just Too Easy to Pay with Maya, Anywhere, Everywhere!

 

Did you know that paying with Maya is incredibly easy? With Maya, the #1 Digital Bank App, it's almost impossible to run out of ways to pay.

You can use Maya to pay wherever and whenever— scan any QRPh at your favorite local store, tap your Maya card when you shop abroad, or check out through Maya in your favorite online shops. 

Whether it’s online or in-store, you can easily use Maya anywhere, everywhere! Here are the different ways you can easily pay with Maya: 

 

• Pay Any QRPh: With Maya, you can scan to pay at over 600,000 merchants nationwide. Just look for the QRPh logo and you're all set. Whether you're grabbing your morning coffee or shopping at your favorite store, paying has never been this effortless. 

 

• Pay Anywhere in the World with Maya Card: Traveling abroad? No worries! Your Maya Card is accepted in over 200 countries. From shopping sprees in Europe to dining experiences in Japan, Maya ensures your transactions are smooth and secure wherever you go. 

 

• Pay Online at the Biggest Platforms: Online shopping is a breeze with Maya. Easily checkout from top e-commerce apps like Shopee, Lazada, TikTok Shop, Grab, and more. Your favorite brands and services are just a tap away, and Maya guarantees a seamless online payment experience. 

 

Every time you use Maya for your transactions, you get to boost your interest up to 14% on Maya Savings. If your wallet needs a refill, you can easily fund it or scan to pay anywhere or check out online with the help of revolving funds of up to P30,000 via Maya Easy Credit. This simply shows that Maya truly offers the convenience of a wallet you want and the safety of a bank you need with its all-in-one banking features.

 

Even Hollywood stars Liza Soberano and Dolly De Leon humorously exaggerate how "hard" it is to pay with Maya in their latest ad.

Spoiler: it's not hard at all! Whether you're using QR, card, or mobile number, Maya makes payments ridiculously easy. 

Video Link here:

https://www.facebook.com/mayaiseverything/videos/971417134991777

With Maya, the days of struggling with payments are over. Embrace the convenience and simplicity that comes with the #1 Digital Bank in the Philippines. Why make things hard when Maya makes it easy? Register for a Maya account now and see for yourself how easy it is to pay anywhere.  

Discovery Shores Boracay & Club Paradise Palawan Receive Recognitions

Discovery Shores Boracay and Club Paradise Palawan are deeply honored to receive recognitions from the prestigious Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2024. These awards are a testament to the collective efforts of our dedicated teams who have consistently worked with passion and commitment to ensure our guests have memorable experiences.

 

Travel + Leisure’s award-giving body acknowledges top standing properties and key figures in the hospitality industry across the Asia Pacific, including regions such as Australia, Cambodia, Laos, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Macau, Malaysia, Maldives, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, the South Pacific, Thailand, and Vietnam. 

 

These accolades highlight the ongoing dedication and hard work of the teams at Discovery Shores Boracay and Club Paradise Palawan, who strive to provide exceptional service and unforgettable experiences to their guests.

 

Discovery Shores Boracay

 

Discovery Shores Boracay has been named one of thetop 10 Philippine properties in the Beach Island + Upcountry Resorts category. Nestled on the pristine shores of Boracay Island, this luxurious resort offers breathtaking scenery, upscale accommodations, and world-class amenities. Over the years, the resort has continuously elevated its standards, ensuring that every guest enjoys a memorable stay amidst the stunning natural beauty of Boracay.

   

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Club Paradise Palawan also earned a distinguished spot, ranking among the top 5 Philippine properties in the Beach Island + Upcountry Resorts category. This serene retreat spans 19 hectares on Dimakya Island, surrounded by the stunning natural beauty of Palawan. Club Paradise Palawan not only offers an unparalleled getaway but also boasts of its General Manager, Joegil Magtanggol M. Escobar, who secured 2nd place in the Hotel General Managers category. 

 

Both Discovery Shores Boracay and Club Paradise Palawan were also honored in Travel + Leisure’s “Best Family Hotels and Resorts in the Philippines”, receiving the Family Approved stamp from T+L.

 

Club Paradise Palawan provides a variety of engaging activities for children through their Junior Hotelier program. Kids can explore the workings of the hotel, enjoy outdoor activities such as kayaking, swimming with turtles, paddling, Roblox escapades, exploring treehouses, and participating in creative projects organized by the hotel staff. This dedication to creating family-friendly experiences highlights the resort’s ongoing efforts to cater to guests of all ages.

 

Discovery Shores Boracay invites young guests to join the Kids’ Club, offering board games, books, puzzles, and other fun activities, including a Roblox metaverse treasure hunt. Children can also indulge in a kid-friendly boodle fight, a traditional feasting experience after playtime. The resort’s continuous innovation in providing engaging activities for children showcases its commitment to creating a welcoming and enjoyable environment for families.

 

These accolades reinforce Discovery Shores Boracay and Club Paradise Palawan as premier destinations in the global hospitality scene, showcasing their commitment to delivering extraordinary experiences and genuine Filipino hospitality.

 

Discovery Hospitality Corporation (DHC), the managing group behind these two award-winning properties, is a home-grown Filipino hospitality group that has been a pioneer in the industry. DHC operates a diverse collection of properties in the Philippines’ top destinations, consistently striving to deliver authentic experiences with genuine Filipino warmth. 

The hospitality group also manages Discovery Primea, Discovery Suites and Discovery Samal among others. For more information, visit www.discoveryhotels-resorts.com.

 

 

Igloo strengthens MSME support with Growsari partnership

From small mom-and-pop shops around the corner, sari-sari stores, and small businesses started by young entrepreneurs, the importance and impact of these micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) cannot be overstated. These businesses account for 99.5% of the total number of companies in the country and employ 62.8% of the workforce. 

However, the same segment is often exposed to a wide range of risks, from theft, illnesses, or natural disasters. Compared to larger businesses, they struggle to manage these risks more due to limited resources.

Understanding how these businesses are major drivers for economic growth, regional insurtech Igloo together with Growsari, a leading B2B MSME enabler that powers Philippines sari-sari stores, introduced the Personal + Business Protection Plan that provides financial assistance to these neighborhood convenience stores in case of unwanted incidents arising from natural calamities such as floods due to heavy rain.

“Igloo and Growsari share the same goal of protecting MSMEs like sari-sari stores by offering innovative insurance solutions that will help them mitigate risks while ensuring they can continue to thrive and contribute to the growth of their communities,” said Roberto Vea, Commercial Lead at Igloo Philippines. “As we celebrate International MSME Day on June 27, we not only reaffirm our commitment to continue providing them with the tools and protection they need but champion how these businesses are the backbone of our economy, driving innovation, creating jobs, and fostering community resilience.”

The Personal + Business Protection Plan provides up to P150,000 in financial coverage for accidents and up to P35,000 of cash assistance to help them protect their property or inventory in cases of flood and fire in more than 200,000 sari-sari stores in the country.

Beyond this, Igloo and Growsari are empowering these sari-sari stores to eventually extend the same protection plan to their customers and community–giving them ease of access to insurance products that can protect them and their loved ones. This is part of Igloo’s mission to provide affordable and accessible insurance for all.

“We’re not stopping there as we plan to expand the partnership to help cover their customers or sukis against unforeseen events. The goal is to provide the most comprehensive protection product for these businesses, covering not just their assets but also their human capital,” Vea added.

The Personal + Business Protection Plan is one of the latest MSME products Igloo has created with its partners. Last year it introduced NegosyoCare with GCash and Malayan–an insurance product specifically designed to protect MSMEs that provides coverage for accidents and other unwanted situations through the GInsure Marketplace.

These products further Igloo’s mission to provide underserved segments with comprehensive and affordable protection products across the region.

Learn more about Igloo’s products and services by visiting iglooinsure.com

Sun Life’s Play for Life: A Game of Choices

 What if you could take your financial journey for a test drive? Will you end up broke or pass with flying colors? Discover your financial fate with Sun Life’s new game. “Play for Life: A Game of Choices,” launching this June. 

This Financial Independence Month, Sun Life is launching engaging activities that will foster financial literacy among Filipinos through gamification elements.

Embark on Your Financial Journey with Play for Life

Play for Life is a free, single-player online game that mirrors the financial decisions one encounters in real life. The objective of the game is to achieve your chosen life goals through strategic financial and life decisions while navigating the ups and downs.

At the beginning of the game, players define their life goals and select a character representing a career. Gameplay revolves around dice rolls, guiding pieces across the board to squares that correspond with the dice outcome. The board features spaces that offer life -enhancing opportunities ('Life Wins'), present challenges ('Life Happens'), or require critical financial decisions ('Life Choices'), allowing players to use their accumulated funds strategically.

You win the game once you have accumulated enough play money to achieve your life goal. The journey involves managing both positive and adverse circumstances, reflecting the essence of life's financial planning and decision-making.

Step into the World of Play for Life.

For a more immersive experience, there will be a roving life-size version of Play for Life in select areas around the country. Navigate giant game boards and make real-life choices at SM

Megamall from June 22 to 23, 2024, SM Sta Rosa from July 27 to 28, 2024, SM Lanang in August

2024, SM Iloilo from September 14 to 15, 2024, and SM Pampanga from October 26 to 27, 2024.

To engage the mobile gaming community, the initial launch of the life-size version of Play for Life will be in partnership with Talon Esports, a leading esports and gaming organization. There will also be table-top boardgame versions of Play for Life, where you can play with friends, family, and even Sun Life financial advisors.

Those interested to learn more about Sun Life’s new game, Play for Life: A Game of Choices, may visit http://sunlife.co/playforlife.

Rank Your Money Moves with Sun Life’s New TikTok Filter

Further amplifying its commitment to financial empowerment, Sun Life launched an interactive TikTok filter called “Rank Your Money Moves”This gamified filter allows users to rank variousbpriorities, such as love life, food, travel, and other possible money moves. Once priorities havebeen placed in order, the user gets a fun and playful financial personality type depending on how they ranked their money moves.

Try out Sun Life’s new TikTok filter here: https://sunlife.co/RankYourMoneyMoves Marking 9 years of Financial Independence Month Financial Independence Month is Sun Life’s annual campaign encouraging clients to pursue financial preparedness at every life stage. Launched in 2015, it aims to make the nationalbcelebration of Independence Day more personal and meaningful, as it centers on the pursuit of one’s brighter future.

“Financial freedom starts with a choice,” said Carla Gonzalez-Chong, Chief Client Experience and Marketing Officer of Sun Life Philippines. “This is why we are set to launch Play for Life: A Game of Choices. We want to equip Filipinos with the knowledge to make informed decisions on  theirbfinancial journey. By making financial literacy more engaging and accessible, we hope to empower individuals to take control of their future and make life choices with confidence.”

RLC Residences received a major award given to Robinsons Land Corporation Chairman, President and CEO Lance Y. Gokongwei

 

2024 is shaping up to be another winning year for RLC Residences as the developer received numerous accolades from local and international award-giving bodies, including a major award given to Robinsons Land Corporation Chairman, President and CEO Lance Y. Gokongwei.

 

Last May 31 in Bangkok, Thailand, the prestigious International Property Awards (IPA) recognized RLC Residences’ pre-selling developments as country victors in the Asia Pacific region. Mantawi Residences in Mandaue City, Cebu, won in the Apartment/Condominium Development Category for its premium offerings, strategic location, and extensive facilities. Meanwhile, Le Pont Residences in Bridgetowne East, Pasig City received the Residential High-Rise Development citation and a coveted five-star rating, thanks to its spacious units, exceptional multiple-floor amenities, and a prime location within a master-planned destination estate.

 

 

RLC Residences Head of Design and Planning Arch. Conrad Erfe and Project Director Engr. Ciriam Paje (second and third from the left) received the awards from the Asia Pacific Property Awards.

 

On top of this, RLC Residences was hailed as the Philippines' Developer of the Year by the Real Estate Asia Awards, a distinguished program that honors real estate projects and companies throughout Asia. The award-giving body recognizes the developer’s commitment to building beautiful, well-designed homes with features tailored to home seekers’ needs and lifestyles.

 

“We are honored to be recognized by prestigious organizations such as the International Property Awards and the Real Estate Asia Awards. This success is a testament to the dedication and hard work of the team at RLC Residences, who strive to provide home buyers with exceptional investment options. We also extend our gratitude to our clients, whose insights have been instrumental in guiding the design and features of our developments. These recognitions are owed to you.,” shares Chad Sotelo, RLC Residences Senior Vice President and Business Unit General Manager.

 

RLC Residences receives multiple awards from FIABCI Philippines Property and Real Estate Excellence Awards

 

Here in the Philippines, two RLC Residences projects were awarded at the recently held FIABCI Philippines Property and Real Estate Excellence Awards on June 4 at The Manila Hotel. Led by industry veterans and experts as judges, FIABCI Philippines hailed The Radiance Manila Bay, a two-tower development along Roxas Boulevard, as a Gold Winner of the Mixed-use Development category. Galleria Residences in Cebu, on the other hand, also won Gold in the Residential High-Rise category, a three-building property within the Robinsons Galleria Cebu mixed-use complex.

 

In the same ceremony, Robinsons Land Corporation’s (RLC) Chairman, President, and CEO Lance Y. Gokongwei was also chosen as this year’s Prix D’Excellence Property Man of the Year, in recognition of his strategic leadership and contribution to RLC’s continued success. RLC Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President - Business Unit General Manager of RLC Residences Chad Sotelo received the trophy on his behalf.

 

“On behalf of Mr. Lance, thank you for choosing him as the Property Man of the Year. When he was just the CEO of JG Summit, Mr. Lance would always remind us of the purpose of JG Summit, which is the unrelenting commitment to create better choices for our customers — creating shared success for all our stakeholders. When he joined us as CEO of Robinsons Land, he made sure that every business unit brought this purpose to life. He has been our CEO in Robinsons Land for less than a year and the impact he’s already made is outstanding — building on the success of previous CEO Frederick Go,” shares Chad.

 

To learn more about RLC Residences and its award-winning developments, visit rlresidences.com.

 

Dive into A24’s highest-grossing horror film “Talk To Me”

What would you do if you could communicate with the other side? This is the premise of Talk to Me, A24’s highest-grossing horror film to date.

Directed by Australian twin filmmakers Danny Philippou and Michael Philippou, Talk to Me has been praised for its innovative storyline and spine-chilling scares. Set in suburban Adelaide, Talk to Me introduces us to a group of friends who stumble upon an addictive and dangerous new game. Using an embalmed hand, they discover they can conjure spirits, and what starts as an exhilarating foray into the supernatural quickly spirals into a terrifying ordeal.

At the center of this chilling narrative is Mia, portrayed by the incredibly talented Sophie Wilde (whose performance in the film got her a Critics' Choice Award, among many other distinctions). A teenager grappling with the suicide of her mother, Mia is both a social outcast and the life of the party, often taking things too far as she tries to cope with her grief.

In an interview with RogertEbert.com, co-director Danny Philippou discussed how the film's most shocking moments add to the story: "It’s important to both of us that our big horror moments are grounded in character and really affect the story. We didn’t want to have shocking imagery for the sake of having it. Each of these scenes has a purpose, we build up to them, and they’re rooted in character. We do love all our shocking little scenes that we chucked in there."

Speaking with GamesRadar.com, star Sophie Wilde talked about what drew her to play Mia: "It felt like a drama to me in a lot of ways... [It’s] really exciting as an actor, to be able to play someone who gets to operate in so many different spaces as people are so multifaceted, and grief is such a multifaceted experience."

Ready for a satisfying scare? Subscribe to Lionsgate Play to stream Talk to Me today.

 

MMDA Celebrates Third Anniversary of Mobile Materials Recovery Facility

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) proudly celebrates the third anniversary of the Mobile Materials Recovery Facility (MMRF), an innovative project that has revolutionized waste management practices across Metro Manila. Launched on June 10, 2021, the MMRF initiative has already made significant strides in promoting proper waste segregation, recycling, and community involvement in environmental stewardship.

 

The MMRF project, tagged as “Recyclable Mo, Palit Grocery Ko,” employs a commodity exchange system where residents can trade recyclable materials such as single-use plastics for essential goods. This initiative is one of the waste diversion programs under the Metro Manila Flood Management Project (MMFMP) Component 2 which aims to “Minimize Wastes in Waterways” by increasing waste diversion, and by encouraging active participation in proper waste management.

(From L-R) Mr. Jasper Manabat (Staff of Mandaluyong City Environmental Management Department), Mr. Jhonmarie Caoyong (PDO V, MMDA-SWMO), Capt. Carlito Cernal (Punong Barangay, Brgy. Addition Hills, Mandaluyong City), MMRF participant (Brgy. Addition Hills resident),  Mr. Melchor Salvador (Ex-Kagawad for Clean and Green, Brgy. Addition Hills), Mr. Melnes Garcia (PDO IV, MMDA-SWMO); and Mr. Jaydan Santos (Staff of Mandaluyong SWMO). 

Personnel of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority and members of the partner community in Mandaluyong proudly showcase the Mobile Materials Recovery Facility (MMRF) during a community event. The MMRF initiative, celebrating its third anniversary, continues to promote effective waste segregation, diversion through recycling, and community engagement across Metro Manila. 

In line with the objective of MMFMP, the MMRF initiative diverts waste that could otherwise reach the waterways if left uncollected. By reducing wastes in the waterways, the risk of blockages that can lead to severe flooding is minimized, thereby improving the flood management in Metro Manila. This proactive waste management approach is crucial for reducing the flood vulnerability of the region, especially during the rainy season.

 

Over the past three years, the MMRF project has already engaged 79 barangays from 17 local government units (LGUs) in Metro Manila. With a total of 7,587 registered participants, the project has collected a total of 457,058.97 kg of recyclables, of which 361,135.17 kg were purchased by junk shops and 95,923.80 kg were brought to the MMDA-operated Solid Waste Management Facility located at the Vitas Pumping Station in Tondo, Manila. In exchange, the project has distributed goods worth PHP 1,641,971.88 to participating residents.

After three years of continuous operations, the project is now able to identify barangays that are ready to implement the MMRF commodity exchange system on their own. These barangays are being capacitated to ensure sustained implementation after system turnover. As part of its future plans, the MMDA aims to continue the operation of MMRF in barangays not yet ready for turnover and seeks additional partnerships with LGUs and private sector to further enhance the project’s sustainability.

 

“The success of the MMRF project over the past three years is a testament to the power of community engagement and innovative waste management solutions. We are proud of the progress we have made and are committed to furthering our efforts to create a cleaner and more sustainable Metro Manila. The support and active participation of our residents and partners have been absolutely crucial in achieving these milestones,” said MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes.

 

Key Achievements:

• Barangay Engagement: 79 barangays from 17 LGUs have actively participated in the MMRF project.
• Participant Registration: A total of 7,587 residents (2,201 males, 5,379 females, and 7 LGBTQ+ individuals) have registered and contributed to the project.
• Recyclable Collection: The project has successfully collected 457,058.97 kg of recyclables, thereby improving waste segregation and increasing waste diversion among partner barangays
• Goods Distribution: Recyclable materials were exchanged for goods worth PHP 1,641,971.88.
• Partnerships: The project has formed partnerships with 42 junk shops and several private stakeholders, including Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines, Inc. (CCBPI) and Packaging Council of the Philippines (PPCP), ensuring the sustainability of the initiative.

The AI Portrait Master HONOR 200 Series is coming soon in PH

Leading smart devices provider, HONOR, has confirmed to launch the AI Portrait Master HONOR 200 Series in the Philippines! HONOR 200 is the latest range of smartphone from the brand and stirred a lot of demand with its Four-Layer AI Architecture comprises Cross-device and Cross-OS AI, Platform-level AI, App-level AI, and Interface to Cloud-AI services. 

 

“It is indeed official! HONOR 200 Series will arrive in the Philippines very soon so don’t dare miss our next announcements. We are beyond excited to push the boundaries of AI and deliver seamless experiences to our users,” HONOR Philippines Vice President Stephen Cheng said. 

 

HONOR 200 Series First Look 

 

The leading smartphone in the country has started the teaser for HONOR 200 with Studio Harcourt-themed photos, a valuable partnership of the brand. The said studio is a prestigious institution in Paris that was integrated to the DSLR-killer camera of HONOR 200. 

 

Stay tuned for HONOR’s big announcements soon. Head on to HONOR Philippines’ social media platforms: Facebook (Facebook.com/HonorPhilippines), Instagram (Instagram.com/honorph/) and TikTok Shop: (Tiktok.com/@honorphilippines). To check out HONOR’s complete list of retail stores, go to https://www.hihonor.com/ph/retailers/.