Soleia by Vista Manors: A Trailblazer in Condominium Development in the Caraga Region

Sitting in the region of spirits folk, the vast lands of Butuan City in Agusan del Norte are some of the oldest settlements in the Philippines, with history, culture, and arts tracing back to the fourth century.

 

A first-class, highly urbanized city in Region Xll that evolved from an ancient trading site, Butuan stretches across the Agusan River, the widest, deepest, and longest navigable river in Mindanao. The city is rife with archeological finds on display at the Butuan Regional Museum, including stoneware, metal crafts, wood crafts, pottery, gold smithing, burial coffins, and other archeological treasures pointing to Butuan's prehistoric existence and rich cultural heritage. 

Soleia by Vista Manors: Setting the bar for vertical living in Butuan City

Caraga, where Butuan City is located, comes from Kalagan, the original language of the peoples of Agusan del Sur, Agusan del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Surigao del Norte, and the Dinagat Islands.

 

Soleia by Vista Manors: Setting the bar for vertical living in Butuan City 

Demonstrating a keen sense of where the next business uptick will be, Vista Land, the leading integrated property developer in the country, is making bold moves and investing in the emergent areas of Mindanao with Vista Manors. With several cities in the queue for major developments, the company is ready to ride the waves south of the archipelago. 

Soleia offers smart home-ready residences suitable for young professionals, expanding families, and business investors looking for a comfortable and accessible place to live in the city

Soleia opened doors for a vibrant living experience to potential residents and investors

Launched in 2019, Soleia by Vista Manors has been setting the bar for condominium living in Butuan City and has opened doors for a vibrant living experience to potential residents and investors. The steadily rising demand for condominium developments contributes to Soleia being a highly sought-after vertical village and investment opportunity.

 

Soleia is the first pine condominium community rising in the Caraga Region. Meaning "sunshine," Soleia echoes the delightful weather of northeastern Mindanao and the passionate and bright spirits its people are known for. It serves as a mark for Butuan's ever-growing cityscape, with its planned multi-tower development and exclusive resort-inspired amenities all in one hectare of prime land. Soleia's strategic location takes its residents closer to modern conveniences like commercial hubs, major malls, leisure centers, and essential establishments such as medical centers, places of worship, educational institutions, government offices, and business hubs offering employment opportunities.

Clubhouse Pool~ Soleia is a multi-tower development with exclusive resort-inspired amenities, all in one hectare of prime land.

The vertical village is a promising development that offers smart home-ready residences suitable for young professionals, expanding families, and business investors looking for a comfortable and accessible place to live in the city. It embodies a vision for regional expansion, drawing attention from investors exploring promising business prospects. Additionally, Soleia is an appealing option for individuals seeking vibrant living, staying true to Vista Land as a provider of quality living spaces nationwide.

Building vertical villages nationwide for Global Filipinos 

Currently present in cities such as Butuan, Cavite, Pangasinan, Davao, , Ozamiz, and provinces including Bohol, Capiz, Laguna, Leyte, and Palawan—ten locations and counting—buyers and investors only need to choose among the vertical villages of Vista Manors that best suits their lifestyle. 

The mid-rise developments come with a reduced population density per floor, allowing more privacy and breathing room. They also offer unimpeded movement and access across several levels, as a sprawling community would. This grants their residents a markedly elevated lifestyle with a spread of living options––all nestled in a modern, sky-bound tower within, or very close to, bustling business and commercial hubs.

The vertical villages of Vista Manors integrate the convenience of a condominium with the facilities familiar to every neighborhood, a delightful and ideal combination that appeals to individuals looking for enhanced living experiences in their locations.  These condominiums are purposely resort-themed, offering landscaped open spaces, swimming pools, function halls, play courts, gyms, and roof decks with stunning views. This roster of amenities creates the perfect little vacation, making each home a personal escape at the end of every day. 

 

The vertical housing brand is also committed to excellence through its attention to detail and innovative design solutions. Moreover, Vista Manors ensures that all the needs and concerns of their clients are met through payment term options, personalized assistance throughout the buyer journey, and comprehensive after-sales services. Buyers and investors can have peace of mind knowing they are dealing with a reputable and reliable developer who puts their satisfaction first.

Through the creation of vertical villages, Vista Manors seeks to offer robust investment opportunities characterized by stability, predictability, and resilience to shifting economic tendencies. These developments have consistently shown a capacity to appreciate faster than house-and-lot developments, presenting promising prospects for long-term investments.

To learn more about Vista Manors' vertical villages nationwide, visit www.vistamanors.com.ph. Like and follow @VistaManorsOfficial for updates and new offerings. 

Home Credit's Top Tech Gift Ideas for Students: Gear Up for a Successful Back-to-School Season

 

As students successfully overcome new challenges and adjust to new routines and subjects this back-to-school season, it would be heartwarming to reward them for their hard work. This acknowledges their effort and dedication to the new school year while encouraging them to continue excelling in their studies, at the same time. 

 

With gadgets being invaluable tools in this technology-driven era, they make ideal rewards for students, especially wearables and accessories, as they can significantly enhance their educational experience.

Give the best tech gifts for students with Home Credit

To make it easier to gift students with wearables and accessories to celebrate their back-to-school success without worrying about straining the budget with additional expenses, Home Credit, the country's leading consumer finance company, is here to help with its Sulit-Skwela offer. This promotion provides 0% interest deals on remarkable gadgets for students, available with flexible installment options ranging from six to 18 months until September 30, 2024.

From wearables to tech accessories, here are Home Credit's top picks to reward students for a successful back-to-school season.

Enjoy next-level audio experience with Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Gen Earbuds

The Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Gen Earbuds make an excellent gift for students to celebrate their back-to-school success, as these can enhance their experience during online classes, listening to educational materials, or enjoying music while studying. Equipped with the H2 chip, these earbuds deliver outstanding audio performance.

Featuring up to twice the Active Noise Cancellation of its previous model, the Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Gen Earbuds make it easier for students to hear audio, even in busy environments, helping them focus and avoid distractions. 

It also has Transparency Mode that allows students to stay aware of their surroundings while minimizing noise up to 48,000 times per second, reducing the intensity of loud sounds. Additionally, an innovative Adaptive Audio feature combines Active Noise Cancellation with Transparency Mode to enable students to concentrate on the sounds they need to hear.

Aside from that, this wearable has an inward-facing microphone, enhanced by voice algorithms, to ensure that students' voices sound natural during online classes or calls. With a battery life of up to 30 hours with the charging case, students can rely on this device for extended periods to stay connected and productive throughout their school activities.

Stay connected this school year with the Huawei Watch 4 Smartwatch

The Huawei Watch 4 Smartwatch is also a great gift idea for students to ensure they stay connected throughout the school year. Equipped with eSIM One number and eSIM Standalone number capabilities, this smartwatch allows students to see and send SMS messages and conduct calls directly from their watch, even when away from their phones. Its 1.5-inch screen provides a clear and enjoyable view for notifications and other functions.

In addition to connectivity, the Huawei Watch 4 helps students monitor their health. It offers alerts for heart rate, respiratory rate, SpO2 levels, sleep duration, and stress levels, ensuring students can keep track of their well-being as they tackle their tasks. With over 100 workout modes, it also supports students in maintaining their fitness.

Compatible with both iOS and Android devices, the smartwatch features two battery modes: a standard mode that lasts up to three days and an ultra-long battery life mode that can last up to eight or 14 days, depending on usage. Weighing only 48g, it combines a stylish and modern design with a 316L stainless steel case and 3D curved glass, making it a versatile accessory for any outfit. 

Remain updated this back-to-school season with the Samsung Galaxy Watch6 44mm Graphite

For another remarkable smartwatch option for students, Home Credit offers the Samsung Galaxy Watch6 44mm Graphite. Featuring a 1.5-inch display, students can easily read notifications, stay updated on school events, and even make calls, send texts, listen to music, and take pictures—all from this smartwatch. Its stylish, thinner design ensures a comfortable and fashionable fit for students.

Powered by a dual-core processor, this watch boasts fast response times, while its battery capacity provides up to 40 hours of use, perfect for long school days. The fast-charging feature allows the device to reach up to 45% charge in just 30 minutes, keeping students connected without constantly checking their phones. 

Additionally, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 tracks sleep, heart rate, exercise, and more to help students manage their health despite their busy school schedules.

Experience crystal-clear, immersive audio every day with the ASUS ROG STRIX GO 2.4

For those considering accessories to gift students, Home Credit also has an ASUS ROG STRIX GO 2.4 Headset. This headset is perfect for students who prefer a larger audio partner for their school activities. Equipped with a low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless connection through a USB-C adapter, students can enjoy high-quality, immersive audio anywhere, making it ideal for online classes and more. This also includes a 3.5mm connector to ensure compatibility with various devices. Designed to be lightweight, it is easy to carry without any hassle.

The headset is packed with exclusive airtight chambers and 40mm ASUS Essence drivers for exceptional sound quality, ensuring students are fully immersed in their audio experience. Its microphone features AI noise-canceling technology for clear communication, even in noisy environments.

Despite its powerful performance, the headset boasts a long battery life, offering up to 25 hours of usage. It also features fast charging technology, delivering up to three hours of use with just 15 minutes of charging, making it a reliable audio companion for students.

Navigate easily through school tasks with the ASUS ROG GLADIUS III Wireless Aimpoint Mouse

Completing the list of gift ideas for students is the powerful ASUS ROG GLADIUS III Wireless Aimpoint Mouse, which can help them multitask efficiently on laptops or computers for their schoolwork. Showcasing a classic design and lightweight feel, this mouse offers remarkable precision and responsiveness thanks to its 36,000-dpi ROG AimPoint optical sensor.

Compatible with both wireless and wired use, this mouse features an anti-slip design to prevent it from slipping out of students’ hands. It also exhibits a laser-engraved ROG side look and Aura Sync RGB lighting for a stylish and functional accessory for students.

Reward students for their hard work this back-to-school season with the best wearables and accessories available through Home Credit now! Seize this exciting opportunity to enjoy 0% interest deals with the Sulit-Skwela offer, available until September 30, 2024.

For details on specifications, features, and availability of these wearables and accessories at nearby stores, visit Shoppingmall.ph. Interested customers can also download the Home Credit App on Google Play or App Store for quick pre-approval or speak with a Home Credit representative at any partner store.

To know more about the latest updates from Home Credit Philippines, visit its official website, www.homecredit.ph. You may also follow its official Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok accounts. 

TCL White Lines: Strengthening Global Leadership in Consumer Technology and Expanding into Smart Home Solutions

 

TCL, a global leader in consumer and one of the world's top two TV brands, is reinforcing its commitment to innovation and improving daily life through advanced technology. While maintaining its strong position in the TV market, TCL is now actively pursuing leadership in the complete smart home solutions space, encompassing air conditioners, washing machines, refrigerators, and audio equipment.

Under the guidance of newly appointed CEO Peter Chen, TCL is setting a new standard in home living. "My vision is to solidify TCL's presence in these categories, ensuring that we not only continue to innovate but also enrich the lives of consumers worldwide. As we expand globally, my goal is to ensure that TCL remains one of the top innovators in consumer appliances, continuing to meet and exceed the evolving needs of our customers.”

With nearly a decade of experience at TCL, Mr. Chen has witnessed the company's evolution from a rising star to a dominant force in the TV market. His contributions have been instrumental in building market share and establishing TCL as a recognized leader. But Mr. Chen's goals for the company go far beyond its current successes.

This year, TCL is prioritizing global expansion and continued product innovation. The company's advanced technology is revolutionizing home appliances, offering superior comfort, convenience, and efficiency, as exemplified by the TCL White Lines category. TCL has already achieved remarkable success in this area.

As of May, TCL has achieved the top position in terms of volume sold within the air conditioner market. Furthermore, they have secured the No. 1 spot in the split-type category for both ytd 2023 and 2024 in retail stores, according to market research conducted by TRS Research.

In the refrigerator category, TCL have tailored their offerings to cater to various market niches, with the top-mounted models capturing significant market share. This targeted approach has allowed TCL to meet diverse consumer needs effectively.

While in the washing machine segment, TCL has made a significant impact by offering a diverse and high-quality product lineup. Their focus on high-end top-load models, coupled with competitive pricing, has been a key factor in their success. Likewise, they’ve also provided a broad range of options, including both top-load and twin-tub models, catering to various customer needs and preferences.

TCL's focus on delivering superior technology that fits seamlessly into everyday life with consumers. As a result, TCL earned the No. 1 share in front-load washing machine sales in retail stores in the Philippines based on cumulative market share data from the beginning of 2023 through June 2024 based on TRS Research data. This accomplishment reflects TCL’s commitment to delivering superior products that meet the needs of their customers while maintaining affordability and quality.

“These targeted strategies have been instrumental in fueling our market share growth, reflecting TCL’s commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction across all Whitelines categories,” Mr. Chen enthuses.

As part of the strategy, TCL is not only committed to global growth but is also leading the charge in sustainability and environmental stewardship. Just this year, they are integrating advanced energy-saving technologies into their appliances to help consumers reduce their energy consumption and lower their utility bills. The goal is to not only enhance the efficiency of their products but also to support their customers in making eco-conscious choices.

“Our dedication to sustainability drives us to continuously push for eco-friendly designs and practices that minimize our environmental impact. We believe in leveraging innovative technology to improve people’s lives, solve everyday problems, and bring joy to families. By focusing on these principles, we aim to inspire and empower individuals to pursue greatness while creating a safer and healthier world for everyone,” Mr. Chen continues.

Elevate your everyday home with TCL White Lines Appliances to experience comfort, efficiency, and a cooler significant way of living.

AirAsia ranked 7/7-Star Safety Ratings for all airlines by AirlineRatings.com

AirAsia Group has today been recertified as seven-star airlines by AirlineRatings.com under its enhanced safety ratings criteria.

Every airline that was rated has also achieved IOSA accreditation - the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Operational Safety Audit programme, which is a key global benchmark for upholding the highest safety standards at all times. 

AirAsia's sustained seven star rating is underpinned by its commitment to safety across all operations. This achievement is driven by key initiatives such as extensive employee training, a highly experienced engineering team with more than 20 years of expertise, and rigorous maintenance procedures. 

AirAsia also maintains a robust internal safety management system (SMS) and corporate governance structure, including a Board-level Safety Review Board (SRB) and meets the highest global safety standards with certifications like the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Part 145 approval, ensuring the highest level of safety compliance and operational performance. 

AirlineRatings.com Editor-in-Chief Geoffrey Thomas said: "The AirAsia Group had achieved an excellent safety rating under our enhanced rating criteria and were performing almost flawlessly. The AirAsia Group's on-time performance rate is tracking well, the incident rate is almost non-existent and the airline's safety performance is extremely impressive,” added Mr Thomas.       

AirAsia Aviation Group’s Group CEO Bo Lingam, welcomed the news that airlines under the AirAsia Group have been recertified with a 7/7 safety rating:

“To date, AirAsia Group has flown nearly 800 million passengers since its inception over 23 years ago, including close to 150 million guests since the pandemic. As the aviation industry continues to face the challenges and opportunities of fleet reactivations and growing travel demand in the region, this recognition from AirlineRatings.com underscores AirAsia’s laser focus on enhancing safety protocols, operational efficiency, and on-time performance. We continually invest in our people, technology, and processes to comply with the highest standards, including regular IOSA audits by IATA.

“As a Group, we are reaching beyond the regional geographical boundaries and leveraging on the expertise within all of our airlines embracing our core value of ‘safety is always our number one priority’. Our safety management ecosystem is amplified thanks to AirAsia Group’s collective strengths - being ‘safer and stronger together’ to conform beyond the required safety standards and protocols. 

With this acknowledgment further supporting our growth strategy, we remain dedicated to being one of the top low-cost carriers globally, delivering safe and reliable air travel for our guests.”

“Safety is always at the core of every decision we make, shaping our brand’s integrity and reputation. This recognition will only push us to continuously improve and deliver the safe, reliable, and cost-efficient service so our guests can continue to fly with confidence, knowing they are in the best hands,” said AirAsia Philippines CEO, Ricky Isla.

Geoffrey Thomas continued, “Our safety rating tool is unrivalled in the aviation industry and tens of millions of travellers come to us to seek reassurance before they book a flight.

“This isn't merely recognition; it's validation of the unrivalled meticulous work that goes on behind the scenes, as we strive to create a safer, more informed world of air travel.

 

“As we have very recently relaunched our revamped website,  we are now recertifying all seven-star airlines, leveraging additional safety data and analysis plus expertise from former check & training pilots to bolster our rating system's robustness,” he said. 

 

Additional safety data and analysis for recertification include in the areas of pilot training and incidents. 

AirAsia Group operates  the  Airbus family aircraft (A320/A330) which all have excellent safety records and high dispatch reliability. The airline Group has significant expansion plans  to facilitate many new services and more destinations in the future. 

The award follows a number of wins in 2024 for AirAsia Group, including Best Low-Cost Airline Skytrax - for 15 consecutive years and World Travel Awards Best Low-Cost Airline Asia/Best Low-Cost Cabin Crew Asia for nine and eight years in a row respectively, at the World Travel Awards Asia.

 

*AirAsia Group includes AirAsia Malaysia, AirAsia Philippines, AirAsia Indonesia, AirAsia Thailand. Included in these ratings are affiliate medium-haul airlines AirAsia X and Thailand AirAsia X. AirAsia Cambodia isn’t included as it has only recently commenced operations and will be reviewed in due course. 

Win 5G Smartphones and More with Smart App’s 9.19 Amazing Anniversary Promo

 Here’s your chance to win a 5G smartphone and other exciting instant prizes as mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) is celebrating the anniversary of the Smart App from Sept. 19 to 22, 2024.

Unveiled in September 2020, the Smart App has been the go-to app of Smart Prepaid and Smart Postpaid subscribers as it offers a simple, easy, and rewarding experience for customers to manage their digital activities through convenient features such as checking of account details, monitoring data usage and promo consumption, convenient reloading and registering to the latest offers, paying bills, and redeeming app-exclusive rewards and perks, among others.

 

In line with its commitment to deliver “5G For All” to more Filipinos and give back to Smart App users across the country, Smart is giving away nineteen (19) Smart ZTE Blade A75 5G and five (5) HONOR 200 5G smartphones, points, data freebies, lifestyle vouchers from Viu and Food Panda, and more in an exciting ‘Scratch and Win’ game on the app.

 

Recently launched as part of Smart’s 5G for All campaign, the Smart ZTE Blade A75 5G is a highly-capable 5G device in Diamond Black colorway sporting a 6.6-inch 120Hz HD+ display, 50MP main camera with Bokeh and LED flash with Super Night Mode. It has 4GB RAM  plus 4GB Extended RAM for a total of 8GB Dynamic RAM) and 128GB internal storage, and a 5,000mAh battery with USB-C 10W charger.

On the other hand, the HONOR 200 5G has a 6.7-display with FHD+ 2664x1200 with aspect ratio of 19.98:9 with Triple Rear Camera, 50MP Wide Camera & Telephoto with 3840x2160 pixels of Video Resolution, and digital zoom Focus Mode in Amoled and screen Aluminosilicate glass finish. 

  

To join and test your luck, simply log into the Smart App, tap the ‘Scratch and Win Now’ button to see if you get three matching tiles on the virtual scratch card bearing an instant prize – it’s that easy!

 

Every user gets one scratch card per day on the Smart App throughout the promo period. After winning, the user will be redirected to the rewards page to claim the prize.

 

“With this exciting anniversary promo, we’re making good on our promise to make the Smart App experience truly simple, easy, and rewarding for all our subscribers,” said Kristine A. Go, Senior Vice President for Smart Consumer Wireless Business. “This also allows us to take another step toward our ‘5G For All’ goal of empowering our customers with a 5G-enabled digital life,” added Go.

 

The Smart App is powered by Smart, which has been recognized for delivering the Philippines’ Best 5G Coverage Experience by network analytics firm Opensignal.

 

Download the Smart App on Google Play or the App Store now! For more updates on Smart App’s anniversary celebration, make sure to follow Smart’s official accounts on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and YouTube. #