mWell Launches UAAP Season 88 Special Edition Smart Watches

 The collection features eight university-inspired designs, with straps carrying team colors.

 

mWell, the Philippines’ first fully integrated health and wellness mega app, kicks off UAAP Season 88 by launching its Special Edition UAAP Smart Watches featuring a refreshed line-up and striking new designs. Each timepiece showcases updated university watch faces and straps that capture school pride in a bold new way, making them more than accessories but everyday wellness companions. mWell invites the entire UAAP community to get their wrist game on by showing school pride in style while staying healthy every step of the way.

 

“Sports is a metaphor for life—where young Filipinos learn discipline, resilience, and the value of community. These Special Edition smart watches serve as daily reminders of that spirit, helping the UAAP community live healthier, more connected lives,” said Manuel V. Pangilinan, mWell Chairman and Metro Pacific Investments Corporation Chairman, President and CEO.

UAAP Executive Director Rene “Rebo” Saguisag recognizes how the partnership with mWell empowers UAAP student-athletes and the community to embrace wellness in mind, body and spirit.

 

 

 

"Season 88 celebrates the drive to move forward and make a difference, reflecting our theme ‘Strength in Motion, Hope in Action.’ Through our partnership with mWell, UAAP student-athletes and the community are encouraged to embrace wellness in mind, body and spirit,” said Rene “Rebo” Saguisag, UAAP Executive Director.

 

 

The collection features eight university-inspired designs, with each available across three models. The mWell Prestige Sport Watch is designed for movement with GPS, altimeter, barometer, and an AMOLED display, making it the ultimate training partner for those who want advanced features and durability. The mWell Prestige Watch combines premium style with comprehensive health-tracking tools, offering a balance of elegance and functionality for everyday life. The mWell Power Watch delivers wellness support, giving wearers the essentials they need to stay active and motivated day after day.

 

Gary Dujali, mWell Chief Marketing Officer

 

“Wellness must be within everyone’s reach, and these UAAP smart watches bring that vision to life. They are stylish symbols of school pride while also serving as daily reminders to prioritize one’s health. By making wellness simple and accessible, especially for the younger generation, we are helping Filipinos build habits that can last a lifetime,” added Gary Dujali, mWell Chief Marketing Officer.

 

Fully loaded with health features such as blood pressure, heart rate, and blood oxygen monitoring that can be viewed on the mWell app, the watches also provide access to 100+ exercise modes, step tracking, and seamless integration with the mWellness Score. This allows users to monitor exercise, steps, sedentary time, and sleep, helping them stay balanced, set goals, and consistently aim for a good score that supports long-term fitness and reduces the risk of chronic disease. With a seven-day battery life (subject to usage), water resistance, and durable build, the watches are made to keep pace with the active lifestyles of students, athletes, parents, alumni, and the entire UAAP community. Priced from just ₱2,499, every watch comes with an extra strap and free shipping when purchased through the mWell app e-shop.

UAAP student-athletes are ready to get their wrist game on as they received the new special edition

mWell x UAAP Season 88 Smart Watches

 

With school spirit and determination, players from each university embody grit and discipline as they strive for victory. The mWell app supports them in this journey by helping them stay in their best form both in mind and in body. Together with their coaches, alumni, and families, the UAAP community is reminded that health and wellness are just as important as the game itself.

 

As the games unfold, the energy of the UAAP community extends beyond the arenas and into everyday life. The mWell Special Edition Smart Watches celebrate this tradition by blending school pride with the power of digital health. Each one is a reminder that caring for mind and body is as important as cheering for every point scored.

 

Get your wrist game on by visiting the mWell booths at the SM Mall of Asia Arena and Smart Araneta Coliseum during the UAAP Season 88 games to explore the line-up and enjoy exclusive offers. They are also available on the mWell app eShop or via shop.mwell.com.ph. Watch the video here and wear your school pride, power your wellness — with mWell and UAAP, school spirit and health go hand in hand this season.

 

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As part of the MPIC Group, mWell is committed to working towards the achievement of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being. It also supports the MVP Group’s Gabay Kalusugan advocacy focusing on quality and affordable healthcare.

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URC’s TopBreed Strengthens Longstanding Bond with UP Men’s Basketball Team

 TopBreed, a trusted pet care brand under Universal Robina Corporation (URC), renews its partnership with the University of the Philippines Men’s Basketball Team (UPMBT). Now in its eighth year of support, this long-standing relationship is built on trust, shared values, and an unwavering belief in the UP basketball program and the community that stands behind it.

Top Breed, a pet care brand from Universal Robina Corporation Agro-Industrial Group (URC AIG), renews its partnership with University of the Philippines (UP) Men's Basketball Team (MBT). Present during the contract signing are (front row, from L) UP Vice President for Public Affairs Atty. Marian Conquia-Regidor, URC AIG Marketing Director Jane Bernardo, URG AIG Managing Director Vincent Go and Nowhere to go but UP Chairman Jed Eva UP; as well as (from left) Office for Athletics and Sports Director Bo Perasoland UP MBT Coach Christian Luazon.

 

The partnership is a reflection of shared ideals. The UP Fighting Maroons stand for honor, excellence, service, and resilience - qualities that TopBreed not only admires but also upholds in its own journey. The collaboration is rooted in a collective faith in the team’s system, its people, and the broader UP community, including its strong support network in nowheretogobutUP.

 

“We’re excited to begin our eight-year journey alongside the team. With a new season ahead and momentum from last year’s strong finish, we proudly stand with them as they strive for excellence,” said URC Agro-Industrial Group (AIG) Managing Director Vincent Go. “We’re honored to continue walking this path with them, making history together, and inspiring the next generation.”

 

Through years of research and development, TopBreed has elevated its products to world-class standards—an achievement recognized by five consecutive World Branding Awards. This relentless pursuit of excellence mirrors the Fighting Maroons’ own discipline, teamwork, and resilience both on and off the court.

 

This year, the partnership expands its positive impact beyond the basketball court. In a show of support for the broader UP community, TopBreed will offer essential services for emotional support animals on campus. These include anti-rabies vaccinations, deworming, and access to TopBreed’s full range of pet care products: TopBreed Dog Meal, ShamPooch, and Top B+ Vitamins. These initiatives are a reflection of the brand’s commitment to care, quality, and community welfare.

 

As pets become an integral part of Filipino families, TopBreedcontinues to be a dedicated partner in providing the best for every fur baby. And as the Fighting Maroons continue to inspire through grit, heart, and determination, TopBreedstands firmly with them, supporting not just athletes, but role models and champions of the Filipino spirit.

 

With this renewed collaboration, URC-AIG reaffirms its commitment to UPMBT, nowheretogobutUP, and the entire UP community, united in the pursuit of excellence, on the court and beyond.

Level Up: Smart Home WiFi Introduces Postpaid 5G Plans

 Smart Home WiFi is making it easier for Filipinos to get fast, reliable home internet with the launch of new postpaid plans.

Designed to bring next-level 5G connectivity to families, small businesses, and renters, Smart Home WiFi's new postpaid plans are a great choice for anyone who prefers the convenience and quick setup of wireless internet. With fiber-fast 5G wireless speeds, these new plans give you a powerful, plug-and-play solution that gets you connected without the need for complex, wired installations.  

 

Choose the Perfect Plan for Your Needs 

 

Smart Home WiFi's postpaid options start at Plan 999, which is perfect for households that want a lot of data at a budget-friendly price. It includes 200 GB of 5G data with data rollover and an additional 2 GB of bonus data daily when you consume your data allocation before your billing cycle ends. The device requires a one-time cashout of only P995. For Plan 999 subscribers, convenient 30-day BOOSTER+ options are available, ranging from P99 for 1 GB to P399 for 12 GB.  

 

• Customers who need unlimited connectivity may opt for Plan 1499, which is designed for those who require consistent, high-speed internet for their household or business. It comes with unlimited 5G connectivity and a free 5G modem, making it an ideal all-in-one solution. 

 

More than just a connection 

 

Both postpaid plans offer speeds up to 600 Mbps and can connect up to 40 devices. They also come with a 24-month contract and a 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee, which allows customers who are not completely satisfied with their 5G signal to return the device to any Smart Store within the guarantee period without any pre-termination fees, plus a full refund of their device cashout (for Plan 999). 

 

Subscribers can also take advantage of exclusive Postpaid Perks and earn GigaPoints through the Smart App. Postpaid customers who pay their bill in full and on time each month can earn 5% cashback in GigaPoints, which can be redeemed for various rewards and promos. 

 

"Our commitment goes beyond just providing a service; we are dedicated to bridging the digital divide and serving every Filipino," says Marjorie Garrovillo, First Vice President at Smart Communications. "These new postpaid plans are a result of that mission, enabling us to bring powerful, reliable connectivity to underserved homes. We are proud to be putting greater digital control and convenience in the hands of our customers, all supported by our superior 5G network." 

 

Trusted by over 450,000 subscribers nationwide, Smart Home WiFi leads the fixed wireless access segment as of Q2 2025 and is poised for even greater expansion.

 

To sign up for a Smart Home WiFi postpaid plan, customers may head to select Smart Stores nationwide. For more details, visit www.smart.com.ph/homewifipostpaid and follow Smart’s official accounts on Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok. #

 

Netflix Gathers Asia’s Top Athletes for the Much-Awaited ‘PHYSICAL: ASIA’

The Physical:100 franchise returns bigger and bolder than ever with its most ambitious evolution yet. Today, Netflix revealed the 48 contestants of Physical: Asia — the franchise’s first-ever nation-vs-nation showdown. Eight countries — Korea, Japan, Thailand, Mongolia, Türkiye, Indonesia, Australia, and the Philippines — will collide in a high-stakes competition of strength, strategy, and teamwork for nothing less than national pride.

(Courtesy of Netflix")

Each six-person squad is anchored by a national superstar who embodies the competitive spirit of their homeland:

• KOREA: UFC trailblazer Dong-hyun “Stun Gun” Kim leads a powerhouse squad which includes Olympic gold medalist Yun Sung-bin, and Amotti (Physical: 100 Season 2 winner).

• JAPAN: Yushin Okami, one of Asia’s most decorated MMA fighters.

• AUSTRALIA: Former UFC Middleweight Champion Robert “The Reaper” Whittaker.

• PHILIPPINES: Boxing icon Manny Pacquiao, the only eight-division world champion in history.

• THAILAND: Muay Thai world champion Superbon.

• MONGOLIA: Traditional wrestling star Orkhonbayar Bayarsaikhan.

• TÜRKIYE: Four-time oil wrestling champion Recep Kara.

• INDONESIA: Physique powerhouse Igedz “Executioner”.

TEAM PHILIPPINES

Completing the six-person squad for the Philippines with Manny Pacquiao are five other Pinoy athletes, including Fil-Am national team sambo athlete Mark Mugen,strongman Ray Jefferson Querubin, national team rugby player Justin Coveney, national team hurdler Robyn Lauren Brown, and crossfit athlete Lara Liwanag.

("Courtesy of Netflix")

The series blends elite athleticism with cultural tradition, spotlighting disciplines from combat sports and ball games to track and field — alongside heritage events like Korean ssireum, Mongolian wrestling, Turkish oil wrestling, and Muay Thai. Physical: Asia is more than a clash of athletes; it’s a showcase of heritage, pride, and physical mastery on an unprecedented global stage.

Following acclaimed spin-offs in the U.S. and Italy, this new chapter transforms the fight for individual survival into a national team showdown. Producer Jang Ho-gi noted: “At its heart, the Physical series is about raw competition that transcends disciplines and generations. By bringing national pride into the equation, the battles will be more intense, more emotional, and more unforgettable than ever.”

Uniting world-class athletes, cultural icons, and living legends, Physical: Asia marks the franchise’s first true battle for national pride. The eight-nation spectacle premieres this October, streaming only on Netflix to audiences worldwide.

LYN Philippines Unveils Fall 2025 Collection with Kyline Alcantara at Press Preview

 LYN Philippines, a leading fashion accessories brand, held an exclusive press preview on September 5, 2025, at SM Mall of Asia to unveil its highly anticipated Fall 2025 Collection. The event featured actress and Gen Z style icon Kyline Alcantara as the special guest.

The press preview marked a significant moment for both the brand and the actress. 

LYN Philippines has officially unveiled Fall 2025 Press Preview Day with Kyline Alcantara as the special guest, highlighting the 333 Collection on 5 September 2025 at SM Mall of Asia

As the celebrity guest at the preview of LYN’s latest collection, Alcantara showcased the new handbag and accessory line, bringing her signature elegance and fashion-forward sensibility to the event. Alcantara’s styling at the event aligned seamlessly with LYN’s collection, offering attendees a real-world look at how to pair the brand’s accessories with current fashion trends. Her influence as a Gen Z fashion leader further reinforced LYN’s strategy to connect with younger consumers.

Expansion into the Philippines

LYN entered the Philippine market as part of its broader Southeast Asian expansion strategy. The brand recognized the Philippines as a key growth market with strong consumer interest in fashion accessories and international brands.

LYN, a subsidiary of JPS Fashions (Philippines) Inc. with over 400 stores across Southeast Asia, continues to expand its presence in the Philippines. Following the successful opening of its flagship store at SM Mall of Asia in 2024, the brand has since established a second branch at SM North EDSA.

Discover the full Fall 2025 collection of bags, shoes, and accessories—now available at all LYN stores and online at LYNPH.COM

For inquiries, you may contact Aubrey Relota, Marketing Manager via email, aubrey@jpsfashions.com.

Signify Expands Professional Lighting Portfolio with New Signify-Branded Products

 Signify (Euronext: LIGHT), the world leader in lighting, today introduces four new products – the Signify SunStay Pro gen2 and SunStay Pro gen2 mini, Signify GreenVision Xceed Pro, and Signify Actistar - highlighting the company's advances in solar and modular streetlighting as well as performance lighting for stadiums.  

The new introductions reflect Signify’s commitment to high-quality sustainable products, connected systems, and services engineered for optimal performance. With more professional lighting products to be introduced under the Signify brand in the coming year, the launch also underscores the Signify brand’s growing role in its portfolio of high-performance, energy-efficient, and circular lighting solutions, elevating the role of the Signify brand within its Professional lighting portfolio alongside established global brands such as Philips and Color Kinetics.

The Signify SunStay Pro gen2 and SunStay Pro gen2 mini will provide customers with an integrated, connected solar streetlight that’s suitable for different applications, from bike paths to campuses and pedestrian areas. The compact model, the Signify SunStay Pro gen2 mini, has been designed for circularity, with its all-in-one aluminium die-cast housing made from 80% recycled material. It has a motion-sensing multi-sensor with light on-demand and forward-triggering features that allow adjustment of brightness according to the level of surrounding activity. For instance, its hybrid charger enables the luminaire to work off-grid on sunny days and to draw partial power from the grid on cloudy days. and its optional top-up vertical panels help capture more solar energy in the winter months.

Both regular and mini versions of the product will be available in European markets from September 15, 2025. 

The Signify GreenVision Xceed Pro is a flexible road and street lighting solution that can adapt to different rural and urban applications. Its durable, modular design makes it easy to maintain and upgrade over time, while delivering excellent energy savings.  With its high efficiency and thoughtfully engineered light distribution, it helps cities meet functional lighting needs while meeting energy conservation standards. Additionally, this range also considers environmentally sensitive road and street lighting areas and offers options for low blue-spectrumcolor temperatures.

The Signify ActiStar, an advanced LED floodlight designed for outdoor areas and sports facilities, combines powerful performance with precise light projection control technology. Its unique adjustable module design reduces lighting pollution and allows for flexible lighting designs, allowing better visibility for both players and spectators. With options to suit projects of different sizes – from recreational facilities to large stadiums – it ensures reliable, high-quality lighting wherever it’s installed. 

The Signify GreenVision Xceed Pro and the Signify ActiStar will be available in Asia, Australia, Africa, and South America from September 15, 2025. 

Sukanto Aich, Commercial Leader Professional Southeast Asia, Signify, said: “At Signify, we are proud to build on our leadership in innovation, performance, and sustainability, with a suite of intelligent, connected lighting products, systems, and services under a portfolio of trusted brands.

“The launch of these new premium outdoor lights under the Signify brand is an important step forward, placing the brand at the heart of our professional lighting portfolio.” 

As part of this launch, Signify has upgraded its website, www.signify.com, to be an information hub for its professional offerings, including luminaires, lamps, connected lighting software, and services. Earlier this year, the company also integrated Signify MyCreation and Signify Interact under the Signify brand, marking the first move towards this change. 

For more information, click here.

HONOR Philippines Soars in Just Three Years

Marking a milestone of continued innovation and resilience, HONOR Philippines celebrates rapid growth with a new office expansion, solidifying its stronghold in the local tech industry. 

The innovative breakthrough event was spearheaded by the executive and leadership team of HONOR Philippines: Mr. Tom Yuan, Retail Sales Director; Mr. Sean Yuan, Country Manager; and Mr. Stephen Cheng, Vice President.  

 HONOR Philippines is growing stronger than ever. In just three years since its re-entry into the Philippine market, the global tech brand has achieved milestone after milestone—now culminating in the expansion of its Philippine office at GLAS Tower Ortigas, a testament to its remarkable success and vision for the future. 

The office expansion marks more than just an increase in space—it stands as a testament to HONOR Philippines’ rapid rise and growing influence in the country. This milestone is fueled by back-to-back product launches, strong consumer demand, and the brand’s unwavering commitment to delivering consistent innovation tailored to the needs of Filipinos. 

Since reestablishing its operations in 2022, HONOR has swiftly climbed the ranks to become one of the most recognized and trusted tech brands in the Philippines. Its diverse portfolio—from affordable devices to premium, AI-powered flagships—has struck the perfect balance between breakthrough technology and accessibility, resonating strongly with Filipino consumers. 

“This office expansion is a reflection of our growth story here in the Philippines,” said Sean Yuan, Country Manager of HONOR Philippines. “In just three short years, we’ve gone from reintroducing the HONOR brand to becoming one of the fastest-growing tech companies in the country.” 

Stephen Cheng, Vice President of HONOR Philippines, added, “Our expansion enables us to better serve our Filipino consumers while setting the stage for even bigger opportunities ahead.” 

HONOR Leaders joining the photo opportunity,from L-R:  Mr. Pao Oga, PR Manager; Mr. Alvin Clyde de Guzman, Ecommerce Manager; Mr. Hans Mora, Service Manager; Mr. Eason de Guzman, Digital Marketing Manager and Content Lead; Mr. Tom Yuan, Retail Sales Director; Mr. Sean Yuan, Country Manager; Mr. Stephen Cheng, Vice President; Ms. Rachelle Ramirez, HR Manager; Mr. Robert Beltran, Business Development Manager; Ms. Joepy Libo-on, Brand Marketing Manager; and Mr. Anthony Avery Ventigan, Creative Manager.   

HONOR’s local growth mirrors its global momentum, with the brand earning recognition as one of the most dynamic players in the international smartphone and IoT market. The expansion of its Philippine headquarters highlights the country’s strategic importance to HONOR’s regional and global roadmap. 

With its growing team, expanded office space, and robust lineup of upcoming devices, HONOR Philippines is poised for an even brighter future—one that continues to push the boundaries of innovation, strengthen its partnerships, and deliver technology that truly empowers every Filipino. 

For more information about the HONOR Philippiness, you can visit and follow HONOR Philippines’ social media platforms on: Facebook(Facebook.com/HonorPhilippines), Instagram(Instagram.com/honorph/) and TikTok: (Tiktok.com/@honorphilippines).