Ever Bilena Gives Fans a Chance to Win VIP Tickets to EXO's Manila Concert

Ever Bilena Cosmetics, Inc., recognized as the most trusted Filipino cosmetics brand and the Philippines’ best local makeup brand for over four decades, has announced a five-day raffle giving Filipino fans the chance to win seats to EXO Planet #6 EXhOrizon in Manila — creating one of the most joyful brand moments the local beauty community has seen in years.

The promo runs until  May 30, 2026, with participants entering for a chance to win a D-1 VIP B Ticket or a D-2 Box Premium Ticket to EXO’s Manila concert.

To join, fans just need to purchase any Ever Bilenaproduct worth ₱499 using the voucher code EVERXOXO at the brand’s official TikTok Shop (@everbilenaofficial).

The promo announcement dropped via @everbilenaofficial on Instagram, drew over 8,600 likes, 1,000 comments, and hundreds of shares within hours—a response that reflects not just concert excitement, but deep affinity for a brand Filipino consumers have called their own for generations.

Two years strong: Ever bilena and the Exo-L community

Ever Bilena and the EXO-L community go back to 2023 — the year the brand became the first Filipino cosmetics company to partner with Park Chanyeol. For a lot of fans, that was the moment Ever Bilenastopped being just a makeup brand they grew up with and became something more personal. That connection has only deepened since — and three years later, Ever Bilena is bringing the community together again, this time through a giveaway to attend EXO Planet #6 EXhOrizon in Manila.

“Our history with the EXO-L community isn’t manufactured — it goes back to 2023, when Chanyeol became an Ever Bilena endorser. This promo is simply the most visible expression of something that has always been true about who we are,” said Rafeea Custodio, Brand Manager of Ever Bilena Cosmetics, Inc.

 “This isn’t a business decision. It’s a love letter to Filipino fans who have carried this brand in their hearts — and in their makeup bags — for years.”— Denice Sy, chief sales and marketing officer, Ever Bilena Cosmetics, Inc. 

 

Lucky winners will receive either a D-1 VIP B Ticket with premium seating for Day 1 of EXO Planet #6 EXhOrizon in Manila or a D-2 Box Premium Ticket for an exclusive box section experience on Day 2.

 

Raffle draw details and winner announcements will be posted through @everbilenaofficial on Instagramand TikTok, while the full mechanics, FAQs, and terms and conditions are available on Ever Bilena’sofficial social media pages.

 

Ever Bilena also reminds participants to purchase only through official and authorized channels to ensure valid raffle entries.

TCL Expands Skills Development Program with Second TESDA Training Batch

Following the successful debut of its inaugural training initiative, the global leader in TV and air conditioning technology, TCL, is elevating its partnership with TESDA through the conduct of its second batch of  training. This year’s curriculum on installing domestic refrigeration and air-conditioning units features an extended duration designed to deliver a more comprehensive and immersive learning experience. 

By evolving last year’s lecture-based foundation into a hybrid model, the 2026 program integrates intensive hands-on application with advanced technical theory. This strategic shift ensures that trainees develop the real-world competencies and industry readiness required to excel in the evolving HVAC landscape.

“This second chapter of our training program marks a significant milestone in our mission to uplift Filipino talent. As we envisioned, this session provides aspiring technicians with the essential tools and practical experience they need to succeed in today’s competitive landscape. By focusing on real-world skills and industry-standard technology, TCL is dedicated to transforming learners into professionals who will strengthen our workforce and lead the future of the industry,” says Joseph Cernitchez, TCL Brand Manager.

This initiative further solidifies the strategic partnership between TCL and TESDA. As a dedicated industry partner, TCL has utilized this program to establish vital employment pipelines, ensuring that technical training leads directly to career opportunities. By prioritizing high-level, hands-on experience, we are providing learners with the essential foundation required to successfully launch their professional HVAC careers.

(L-R) TESDA  HVAC Trainer Enrico V. Relevo, Senior TESD Specialist/ HVAC Trainer Kriz S. Bernardino, TESDA Specialist II/Registrar Jean Maurice R. Constantino, TESD Specialist II/Industry Coordinator Rita Mae P. Jordan-Gamboa, and Center Administrator Eugene P. Agcaoili with TCL Brand Manager Joseph Cernitchez, Deputy Marketing Director Shae Yu Xiaoling, TCL AC B2B Partner Pika Lee of Firstar, and TCL Assistant Product Manager of Air Conditioner Vincent Tobias. 

Mr Pika Lee of Firstar, TCL AC B2B Partner

TESDA Center Administrator Mr. Eugene P. Agcaoili expressed, “We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to TCL for partnering with RTC-NCR to make this training possible. This collaboration is a strong example of what public-private partnerships can achieve. Creating meaningful opportunities for skills development and contributing to the growth and competitiveness of the Filipino workforce.”

From Skills to Success

The second installment of the TCL Training Program successfully hosted twenty-five (25) motivated trainees at the dedicated TCL-TESDA Center, located within the flagship TESDA RTC-NCR facility. Over the course of three days, the curriculum was strategically divided into two key categories: lecture and hands-on training. Each session combined comprehensive technical lecture with intensive hands-on training, covering the essential pillars of installation, repair, and maintenance.

 

The program was further enriched by the presence of the TCL Product and Service teams, who shared their deep expertise and practical insights directly with the participants.

Students under TCL’s Air Conditioning Training Program gained hands-on experience as they worked on TCL split-type air conditioning units during their practical learning sessions.

 

To further strengthen its enrollment-to-employment initiative, TCL connected students aspiring to become technicians or future TCL dealers with its internal team and authorized dealers, creating pathways to potential employment and business opportunities.

 

The training program extended beyond standard maintenance to focus on the specialized functions and technical specifications that define TCL products. A core component of the training included practical sessions on TCL’s smart technology, such as the TCL Home App and Voice Command features. By mastering these proprietary innovations, learners are better equipped to service modern, connected households that set TCL apart from other brands.

 

TCL partner B2B dealer Firstar, led by Pika Lee, also attended the three-day training session to announce the learner profiling initiative scheduled on the final day. By the third day, the program transitioned into a formal evaluation and mini job fair, offering the learners  a unique platform for professional assessment. This initiative aimed to pinpoint high-potential individuals and open doors for long-term employment.

 

The program culminated in a certificate awarding ceremony, marking the learners' official transition into the workforce. This certification validates their newly acquired mastery of TCL technology and serves as a direct pathway to career opportunities at different authorized service centers nationwide.

 

“At TCL, we are dedicated to investing in the people who keep the industry moving. It’s been a privilege to support the upskilling of our Filipino technicians through this program. While this session has ended, our commitment has not — stay tuned for even more training opportunities as we continue to inspire greatness and build the future of technical excellence together,”  Cernitchez exclaims.

TCL Celebrates 100 Million Air Conditioner Units in 5 Years with Opening of Guangzhou Smart Manufacturing Base

 On March 28, the TCL Air Conditioner Guangzhou Base Inauguration & 100 Million Units Milestone Ceremony themed “Beyond 100 Million, Innovating a Smarter Future” was held in Nansha, Guangzhou. With its world-leading AI smart manufacturing capabilities, zero-carbon operation philosophy, and full-scenario smart ecosystem, the TCL Air Conditioner Guangzhou Smart Manufacturing Base has become a new symbol of advanced manufacturing in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

 

Driving the development of industry clusters in the Greater Bay Area, and achieving an output value of 10 billion yuan in the next 5 years.

 

It is reported that as the factory with the highest single-base intelligent air conditioner manufacturing capacity in the Greater Bay Area, China, the TCL Air Conditioner Guangzhou Intelligent Manufacturing Base is expected to achieve an output value of 3 billion yuan in 2026 after its inauguration. The next five years, it aims to exceed an output value of 10 billion yuan. The base and its ecological chain enterprises are expected to create over 10,000 jobs in total.

 

With the port advantage in the Greater Bay Area, the base will serve as a showcase for “Made in China” to go global and drive the development of related industryclusters, such as precision manufacturing, electroniccomponents, and logistics and transportation, in the Greater Bay Area.

 

Globally leading supercomputer-driven production line, producing one air conditioner every 7 seconds

 

The TCL Air Conditioner Guangzhou Smart Manufacturing Base, with a total investment of nearly 2 billion yuan and a floor area of 303 mu, boasts three world-class fully flexible dark factories, 15 advanced laboratories, 10 intelligent production lines, and ultra-high-ratio collaborative industrial robots. Based on its ultra-high data computing power, ultra-multi-axis machine automation, and ultra-strong AI intelligent agent collaboration platform, the park has an annual production capacity of 8 million units.

 

 

At the TCL Air Conditioner Guangzhou Intelligent Manufacturing Base, the globally leading supercomputer-driven production line operates efficiently at a pace of “one air conditioner every 7 seconds”. Based on the AI data supercomputing center with a computing power of 300 quintillion operations per second, this production line can undertake all-around data collection from the factory’s 17,000 IoT sensors efficiently and meet the real-time computing demand of 2,000+ AI agents.

 

In addition, the TCL Air Conditioner Guangzhou Smart Manufacturing Base boasts the world’s only AI-empowered intelligent ultra-high-precision heat exchanger production line. Through AI algorithms, it has created the world’s only fully automated and intelligent production line with one-flow full robotic arms for evaporator and condenser stamping, punching, and swelling, improving labor efficiency by 41.7%. The three world-class fully flexible dark factories achieve the round-the-clock dark production of evaporators and condensers, piping, and injection molding, and establish a full-process unmanned operation system with AI-based all-round control characterized by self-perception, self-decision-making, and self-scheduling, becoming a global benchmark intelligent production line for the manufacturing of core components of air conditioners.

 

Yue Yang, Deputy Secretary of the CPC Nansha District Committee and Head of Nansha District, Guangzhou, stated that Nansha will continue to serve and escort the development of enterprises as always, keep optimizing the business environment, refining policies and measures, improving service efficiency, and providing comprehensive support for enterprises, and make every effort to build the base into a new benchmark for intelligent manufacturing in the Greater Bay Area, and assist TCL Air Conditioner in expanding and strengthening its presence in Nansha.

 

Du Juan, CEO of TCL Industries, stated that the TCL Air Conditioner Guangzhou Smart Manufacturing Base has achieved the miracle of “obtaining land, commencing production, and being included in statistics in the same year”. Deeply practicing the ESG governance philosophy, the park aims to become the first “digital intelligence + zero carbon” dual-benchmark park in the global air conditioner industry and to achieve the comprehensive integration of smart manufacturing and green production. Next, TCL Air Conditioner will leverage TCL Industries’ deep-rooted intelligence and AI capabilities in the smart terminal industry, with the inauguration at the Guangzhou base being a new starting point. It will refine its product layout from sleep fresh air to AI intelligence on the consumer side, and advance its exploration from commercial energy storage to thermal management solutions on the industrial side, striving to become a global leader.

 

TCL Air Conditioner Guangzhou Base creates a zero-carbon production system to build a zero-carbon park with all-round AI scheduling

 

While pursuing ultimate efficiency, the TCL Air Conditioner Guangzhou Intelligent Manufacturing Base has consistently adhered to green development. The park has achieved the full coverage of photovoltaics in 50,000 square meters and an equivalent scale of energy storage. Through AI algorithms, it achieves the all-round intelligent allocation of energy and resources, with 6.9835 million kWh of generated energy and equivalent to saving 2,081 tons of standard coal annually.

 

Through intelligent, eco-friendly exhaust gas purification technology and comprehensive digital and intelligent management and control, it achieves near-zero solid waste, near-zero exhaust gas, and near-zero water resource waste. It has established a comprehensive AI-empowered zero-carbon production system in the air conditioner industry, providing a replicable “TCL solution” for the green transformation of manufacturing.

 

Li Jiang, Chairman of the China Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Industry Association, stated that TCL Air Conditioner has made positive contributions to the industry's high-quality development through its solid practice of innovative manufacturing and globalization. In the future, the China Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Industry Association, the National Technical Committee on Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning Equipment, and Hefei General Machinery Research Institute will continue to deepen cooperation with excellent enterprises represented by TCL Air Conditioner in key technology R&D, standards formulation and revision, product quality improvement, green and low-carbon transformation, and global layout, and contribute greater efforts to the international competitiveness and influence of Chinese manufacturing jointly.

 

Zhang Jing, Head of JD.com’s Retail Home Appliance and Furnishing Business Group, and Air Conditioner Business Department, stated that the inauguration of the TCL Air Conditioner Guangzhou Smart Manufacturing Base is not only a breakthrough for TCL in smart manufacturing but also reflects the overall improvement of China’s home appliance industry. As a retail platform, JD.com has always been committed to connecting high-quality manufacturing with general consumers, while witnessing and participating in this process. In the future, JD.com will continue to leverage its platform advantages and work with TCL Air Conditioner to promote the high-quality development of the air conditioner industry.

 

TCL Air Conditioner achieves a production milestone of 100 million units in five years, and its AI sleep air conditioners bring good sleep to 100 million people

 

Since 2021, TCL Air Conditioner has produced 100 million air conditioners in five years. This figure not only represents the trust of 100 million families, but also witnesses the leap from “scale leadership” to “technology leadership” in China’s air conditioner industry.

 

 

Currently, TCL Air Conditioner boasts an annual production capacity of over 38 million units, with products sold to over 160 countries and regions. It ranks among the top two in exports and the top three in global sales volume in the industry, making it a “leading player” in the global air conditioner industry. With 11 leading global technologies, TCL Air Conditioner defines new-generation air conditioners with AI and forges a high-end path for TCL FreshIN air conditioners.

 

The TCL FreshIN AI healthy air conditioner leads the continuous iteration of smart and healthy air conditioners through innovative technology with focus on three core user experiences – AI sleep, AI comfort, and AI fresh air, and is a high-end benchmark in the field of smart and healthy air.

 

As high-end flagship products in AI health, the TCL FreshIN AI sleep air conditioner is not just an air conditioner, but also your personal sleep manager. Relying on the millimeter-wave radar, the AI sleep technology senses different states of users during sleep, customizes a dynamic sleep temperature curve for users, and solves the pain points of difficulty in falling asleep, shallow sleep, and inconsistent temperatures in the nighttime; the AI comfort technology provides a senseless gentle breeze experience, and eliminates users’ worry about the comfort of air-conditioned sleep; the AI fresh air technology achieves oxygenation and humidification, and eliminates mouth dryness, indoor odor and dizziness during sleep. It redefines the standard of high-end air conditioners – good sleep is half from comfortable temperatures and half from fresh air.

 

TCL FreshIN air conditioners bring good sleep to 100 million people.

 

TCL Air Conditioner has achieved comprehensive upgrading from individual products to ecological and systematic solutions

 

With “FreshIN smart health technology” at its core, TCL Air Conditioner has achieved a comprehensive upgradefrom individual products to ecological and systematic solutions. In addition, it has built full-chain AI capabilities of “perception – awareness – decision-making – service”, realizing a value leap for air conditioners from perceiving the environment to understanding the demand, and from “passive response” to “active service”. With this strategy, TCL Air Conditioner aims to double its production capacity in the next five years.

Chen Shaolin, Senior Vice President of TCL Industries and General Manager of the TCL Air Conditioner Business Unit, stated that TCL Air Conditioner will leverage its Guangzhou Smart Manufacturing Base as a new engine to delve into technological innovation and strengthen its global supply chain. TCL Air Conditioner will keep creating value for the development of the Greater Bay Area, the progress of the air conditioner industry, and the smart health demand of worldwide consumers, together with ecosystem partners.

 

Chen Lei, Deputy Director of the Guangdong Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology; Chen Jianhua, Deputy Secretary-General of the Guangzhou Municipal People’s Government; Yue Yang, Deputy Secretary of the CPC Nansha District Committee and Head of Nansha District, Guangzhou; Deng Qian, Deputy Director of the Guangzhou Municipal Industry and Information Technology Bureau; Li Jiang, Chairman of the China Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Industry Association; and Du Juan, CEO of TCL Industries, attended the ceremony along with other leaders and guests. Chen Shaolin, Senior Vice President of TCL Industries and General Manager of the TCL Air Conditioner Business Unit, presided over the ceremony. Over 400 people from core customers, partners,and core media outlets from all over the country were present.

 

A Beach Towel Big Enough for Boracay? Kojie.san SunProtect Just Did It

 Kojie.san SunProtect officially took over the shores of Station 1, Boracay during the highly anticipated LaBoracay 2026 weekend, making a massive splash with the unveiling of the Philippines’ longest beach towel as part of the launch of the brand’s “Got You Covered” campaign.

The partnership between Kojie.san SunProtect and LaBoracay2026 transformed the island’s iconic white sands into an ultimate summer activity. Designed to encourage beachgoers to embrace the sun with confidence, the activation featured a series of engaging zones that blended summer fun with essential skin protection.

The activation’s biggest highlight was the unveiling of the massive 200-ft Kojie.san SunProtect beach towel which transformed Boracay’s shoreline into a striking summer spectacle. Beyond its scale, the installation visually brought the “Got You Covered” campaign to life, symbolizing full-coverage protection under the sun or any kind of light. It reinforces Kojie.san SunProtect’s promise of complete protection, making it one of the most talked-about attractions during LaBoracay2026.

Complementing the centerpiece installation was the Kojie.sanSunProtect Booth, where guests received product samples, giveaways, and experienced live sunscreen application and reapplication. The Got You Covered Photozones drew crowds with their distinctive arc and interactive installations, while the SunProtect Lounge provided a shaded space for guests to relax and recharge. Beachgoers also enjoyed the Beach Play Zone, where they could unwind, play games, and join summer-themed activities.

The activation also introduced sun-worshippers to the new Kojie.san SunProtect products, which include Kojie.sanSunProtect Daily Sun Gel, Sun Spray, and Kids Sun Milk, all powered by RadiCare technology, which serves as a protective barrier that shields the skin from any harmful light radiation polluting the skin.

Kojie.san SunProtect Daily Sun Gel offers SPF 50+ PA++++ in an ultra-light, non-comedogenic formula with Pentavitin, providing up to 72 hours of hydration. 

Kojie.san SunProtect Sun Spray is a clear, non-sticky spray with SPF 69+ PA++++, water- and sweat-resistant protection, a refreshing cooling sensation, and Vitamin E enriched for outdoor reapplication.

Kojie.san SunProtect Kids Sun Milk features SPF 50+ PA++++, advanced UV filters, and a mineral, gentle, tear-free formula, clinically tested for children aged 10 months and up with sensitive skin.

All Kojie.san SunProtect products are formulated with UVA/UVB protection, UV radiation shielding, SPF-tested efficacy, and are dermatologically tested, non-comedogenic, paraben-free, and reef-safe for safe and effective everyday sun care.

Beyond the festivities, Kojie.san SunProtect  underscored the importance of sun protection with its multi-light protection, powered by RadiCare technology to deliver complete defense against every kind of light for every kind of lifestyle.

With #KojiesanSunProtect and #GotYouCovered taking over the beachfront, the brand delivered an unforgettable and fully covered (and protected!) summer experience. Experience the confidence of total sun protection—discover and try Kojie.sanSunProtect products today! 

 

For more information and updates, follow Kojie.san SunProtecton their social media channels: 

 

Facebook: facebook.com/kojiesansunprotect

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To learn more about Kojie.san and its products, you may visit: www.bevi.com.ph.

Palawan Group, GMA Kapuso Foundation Team Up for Zero-Fee Digital Donations

With the goal of making charitable giving more accessible to Filipinos, the Palawan Group of Companies has partnered with GMA Kapuso Foundation to integrate PalawanPay as one of the foundation’s primary donation gateways. Powered by QR Ph and offered completely free of charge, the partnership marks a meaningful step forward in modernizing how Filipinos can take part in humanitarian efforts. At its core, the collaboration is grounded in Filipino values such as malasakit (compassion) and bayanihan (community spirit), which continue to shape how communities come together in times of need.

The Palawan Group of Companies and GMA Kapuso Foundation make giving easier with PalawanPay, enabling quick, zero-fee QR donations for Filipinos.

 

Formally launched through a ceremonial signing ceremony, the initiative allows QR-based donations with zero transaction fees, helping remove financial barriers that often discourage even the smallest contributions. With a simple scan using their smartphones, donors can now extend help instantly, anytime, and anywhere. Supporters who once relied on over-the-counter bank donations can now give more conveniently through both digital and physical channels.

 

Palawan Group of Companies Deputy Chairman and Co-Founder Angelita M. Castro emphasized trust and accountability in directing donations to the GMA Kapuso Foundation, ensuring every peso reaches communities in need.

 

“We at the Palawan Group recognize the importance of trust, accountability, and integrity. Funds disbursed for the programs of the GMA Kapuso Foundation are directed with purpose, ensuring that every contribution reaches the communities and individuals who need it most. Behind every peso is a story of resilience, recovery, and hope. Behind every peso is our vow to remain matatag (steadfast), maaasahan (dependable), at mapagkakatiwalaan (trustworthy),” shared Palawan Group of Companies Co-Founder and Deputy Chairman Angelita M. Castro.

 

For GMA Kapuso Foundation, widely recognized for its long-standing humanitarian work, the partnership opens the door to a broader donor base while making the giving process simpler and more inclusive. By integrating PalawanPay into its donation channels, the foundation hopes to encourage more Filipinos to support underserved communities.

 

GMAKF Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Rikki Escudero-Catibog underscored the importance of partnering with organizations that can respond quickly to communities in need across the Philippines, noting that many of these areas are effectively served by the Palawan Group of Companies. She also highlighted the alignment between GMAKF and the Palawan Group, particularly in their shared focus on education and their efforts to support students and schools nationwide.

 

 

Through the Palawan Group of Companies and GMA Kapuso Foundation partnership, PalawanPay enables zero-fee donations supporting disaster response, healthcare, education, and livelihood programs for Filipino communities.

 

Through this integration, PalawanPay users can now conveniently support programs focused on disaster response, healthcare missions, education, and livelihood initiatives, with a zero-fee system ensuring that the full amount of every donation goes directly to beneficiaries, maximizing its impact on the ground. Grounded in the shared principle of “Serbisyong Totoong Maaasahan at may Malasakit,” which brings together the GMA Kapuso Foundation’s “Serbisyong Totoo” and the Palawan Group of Companies’ “Serbisyong Maaasahan at may Malasakit,” both organizations work together to deliver timely, accessible, and meaningful assistance to communities across the country.

Lisa Lou Castro-Sabado, Palawan Group Chief Business Development Office, highlighted the company’s partnership with the GMA Kapuso Foundation, emphasizing collaborations rooted in shared values that aim to uplift Filipino communities.

 

“At the Palawan Group of Companies, partnerships have always been at the heart of what we do. They are not formed merely to expand our reach or grow our business, but to serve a deeper purpose of uplifting our nation. This is why we collaborate with organizations that share the same values. Our partnership with the GMA Kapuso Foundation reflects that belief,” said Palawan Group Chief Business Development Officer Lisa Lou Castro-Sabado.

 

As the program concluded, both organizations expressed optimism that the initiative will help strengthen a culture of giving in the country, one that is inclusive, accessible, and rooted in genuine care for others. By bringing together digital innovation and compassion, the partnership reflects a shared vision of a more connected and caring Philippines.

 

Be part of a change! Donate now to GMA Kapuso Foundation via the PalawanPay app and support communities in need.