Cebu Pacific partners with Thinking Machines Data Science

 Cebu Pacific, the Philippines' leading airline, is collaborating with Thinking Machines Data Science and OpenAI in executing its enterprise AI strategy, establishing a practical model for transforming workflows, capturing measurable value, and scaling AI responsibly across the business.

The challenge for enterprises is no longer whether AI can create value. It is how to move beyond access and isolated pilots to redesign work, overcome adoption barriers, apply governance proportionate to risk, and make the right technology choices for each opportunity.

Cebu Pacific decided to work with Thinking Machines Data Science, an official Advanced and Services Partner for OpenAI in the Asia Pacific region, to tackle these challenges. 

Cebu Pacific brought leaders and business teams together to prioritise valuable workflows and test solutions in real operating conditions. Governance and evaluation were calibrated to the risk of each workflow, while hands-on co-creation built ownership across the business. This allowed Cebu Pacific to demonstrate value quickly, remove practical blockers, and establish the evidence and buy-in needed for further investment. Since the roll-out of ChatGPT Enterprise, several departments have shared positive impact. 

• Legal contract review time fell by approximately half, from an average of 2.5 hours to around 1.2 hours.

• Project intake and triage turnaround fell from five days to around one day, with approximately 80% less manual review effort.

• Engineering reference searches fell from 10 to 15 minutes to under 10 seconds.

Following the programme, 86% of surveyed users said AI supported more than one-third of their daily work. 

"At Cebu Pacific, we see AI as a practical way to make every customer's journey simpler and our operations more reliable. It helps our people solve problems faster, make better decisions, and focus on higher-value work. Working with OpenAI technology and Thinking Machines, we are turning experimentation into real workflows that create value for our people and customers.”

“What impressed me was how quickly Thinking Machines Data Science turned broad interest in AI into real momentum across the business. They were able to activate the business and create excitement across the organisation. For a company that puts its customers at the center of its operations, AI helps Cebu Pacific work smarter by taking friction out of everyday processes, reducing manual work, speeding up processes, and enabling our teams to make better decisions. Our partnership with Thinking Machines Data helps make our operations more efficient, so our people can focus on delivering a better experience for our passengers.” Fabricio Ibáñez, Chief Digital and Technology Officer, Cebu Pacific

Cebu Pacific now has a roadmap for the next stage of its AI strategy. It is embarking on a roadmap to expand ChatGPT-enabled work, develop innovative solutions using OpenAI APIs, strengthen change support, and pursue agentic applications that connect with enterprise data and systems. These investments are intended to improve both employee and customer experiences while creating lasting operational value.

‘Curated Spaces’ showcases four approaches to contemporary living

The property and design fair offers a closer look at the lifestyles envisioned for Bern Baguio, Escana Boracay, Siena and Novus Prime Residences

Four emerging residential developments are brought to life through four interior vignettes, each presenting a distinct interpretation of contemporary living.

This is the concept behind Curated Spaces, a property and design fair that explores thoughtful living through interiors inspired by four developments from Brittany and Crown Asia.

Inquirer Property, in partnership with Brittany, Crown Asia and Villar City, invited leading interior designers and architects to interpret Bern Baguio, Escana Boracay, Siena and Novus Prime Residences.

Instead of presenting the developments solely through architectural plans and images, each vignette translates the character of its respective property into an intimate interior setting. Together, they offer visitors a clearer sense of how architecture, location and lifestyle can shape the experience of everyday living.

Boracay from day to dusk

Inquirer Property columnist IDr. Chat Fores drew inspiration from the changing character of Boracay for her Escana vignette.

Escana is a 5.1-ha mixed-use leisure development that will feature mid-rise residential towers, a luxury hotel, private villas and a commercial village.

Fores used pale, airy tones to evoke the island during the day. Sculptural forms and darker accents reference rock and driftwood while introducing the warmer colors associated with late afternoon.

The coastal influence is deliberately restrained. Rather than relying on familiar resort imagery, the vignette creates a relaxed interior that captures the character of an island setting in a more subtle way.

Cordilleran culture in a modern setting

For the Swiss-inspired, four-tower Bern Baguio, Inquirer Property columnist Ar. Ian Fulgar and IDr. Joy Ejercito turned to the landscape and culture of the Cordilleras.

Their interpretation filters these regional influences through a contemporary design perspective. Indigenous-inspired materials, textiles, handcrafted accents and natural textures are paired with modern furnishings.

Warm earth tones and richer shades recall Baguio’s mountain landscape while recognizing the craft traditions of the Cordilleras. The result connects the development’s Swiss inspiration with a distinct sense of place.

A contemporary Filipino identity

IDr. Migs Alcid interpreted Novus Prime Residences through Pinoycore, a design practice rooted in modern Filipino identity.

Familiar shapes, everyday references and local sensibilities are reworked into pieces appropriate for upscale condominium living.

The concept complements Novus Prime Residences, a 16-story development located within the University Town of Villar City. Through Alcid’s vignette, Filipino identity is presented as current, adaptable and completely at home within a contemporary interior.

A home centered on dining

For Siena, IDr. Doris Dy focused on the dining area and the everyday rhythms that develop around it.

Siena is a 5.9-ha Tuscan-inspired residential development in Cavite. Dy translated that influence through warm, tactile finishes, comfortable proportions and refined details.

The setting suggests a home shaped by shared meals, conversations and intimate celebrations. Its Tuscan character is expressed through mood while remaining connected to the routines, preferences and expectations of a Filipino household.

Bringing each development to life

Under the direction of Fores, Fulgar and Ejercito, Alcid and Dy, the four vignettes become concise expressions of the developments they represent.

This approach is increasingly relevant as property buyers place greater importance on lifestyle. Beyond the physical structure, buyers are examining how a home accommodates their routines, expresses their personality and responds to the character of its location.

Visitors can experience all four vignettes and see how these upcoming developments might feel to live in at the Curated Spaces property fair, which runs until Sept. 20 at Evia Lifestyle Center.

TCL, No. 1 Panel TV Brand for 3 Straight Years, Unveils Super-QD Mini LED Display Innovation

 TCL, recognized as the No. 1 Panel TV Brand in the Philippines for three consecutive years according to the 2025 Annual Cumulative Market Share Report by TRS Research, is pushing the boundaries of home entertainment with its latest display innovation: Super-QD Mini LED (SQD-Mini LED).

As a global leader in display technology and a pioneer in Mini LED, TCL is taking a different approach to improving picture quality. Rather than focusing on a single hardware upgrade, SQD-Mini LED brings together advances in light control, color, and panel technology to create a more complete premium viewing experience.

SQD-Mini LED marks the next chapter in TCL’s display innovation and its continuing effort to redefine what consumers can expect from a premium TV. The technology has already received international recognition. The TCL X11L, the world’s first SQD-Mini LED flagship TV, won a Gold Award for Innovative Display Technology at the Global Top Brands (GTB) Awards during CES 2026. Presented by International Data Group (IDG) with support from IDC, the recognition underscores TCL’s growing influence in shaping the future of display technology.

“Today’s viewers don’t watch TV only in dark rooms. They stream sports in bright living spaces, spend hours gaming, and increasingly choose larger screens where brightness, color consistency, and motion clarity matter even more. A premium TV, therefore, can’t be great at just one thing. It needs to deliver a consistently strong viewing experience across different environments and content types. That’s what SQD-Mini LED is designed to do,” explains Maxi Chen, Senior Product Manager of Brownline, TCL Philippines.

Beyond the Spec Sheet

TV technology has come a long way, but for consumers, the growing number of technical terms can make it harder—not easier—to understand what actually makes one display better than another.

TCL Philippines recently brought this conversation closer to real-world viewing through an exclusive media roundtable that looked beyond specifications and industry terminology. The experiential session combined insights from TCL leadership with side-by-side product demonstrations, giving media a chance to see how different Mini LED technologies perform when viewed under the same conditions.

“TCL wants to make the TV-buying experience easier by turning technical claims into something consumers can actually see. With interactive displays and side-by-side comparisons, shoppers can experience the difference in brightness, contrast, and color for themselves, rather than having to decode a long list of specifications,” shares Maxi Chen.

At the heart of SQD-Mini LED are three technologies working together: Precise Dimming, Super QLED, and the Ultra Color Filter. Each addresses a different aspect of the viewing experience, but their real value comes from how they work as one system.

Precise Dimming serves as the foundation, combining upgraded micro-lens structures, Micro-OD architecture, and intelligent backlight algorithms to give the display more precise light control. The result is brighter highlights, more consistent illumination, and deeper contrast, while reducing the haloing that can sometimes appear around bright objects in dark scenes.

Super QLED then builds on that light-control system with a wider color gamut, higher color purity, and optimized blue-light distribution. This lets the display reproduce richer, more accurate colors, especially in scenes where subtle color differences matter.

The Ultra Color Filter completes the picture. By using color-filtering particles smaller than 5 nanometers, the technology helps reduce color interference and preserve cleaner, more distinct colors, even on larger screens.

Disassembled TV units on display gave a close-up look at TCL's SQD Mini LED, QD Mini LED, and QLED backlight engineering, alongside a competing brand’s Mini LED unit -- showcasing how TCL’s advanced backlight technology delivers clearer and more precise motion.

TCL goes beyond the screen, exposing the backlight structures of its QLED unit alongside a competing brand’s TV, offering a deeper look inside and highlighting why looking beyond product labels matters when evaluating display performance.

Together, these technologies are less about chasing impressive numbers on a spec sheet and more about addressing what viewers actually notice: whether bright scenes stay clear in a well-lit room, whether dark scenes retain depth without unwanted halos, and whether colors stay rich and consistent from scene to scene.

Independent testing by Omdia gave TCL’s SQD-Mini LED a perfect 10/10 score across brightness, color consistency, color gamut, and 4K motion clarity. The display also maintained rich, accurate colors even in small highlights, showing how the technology performs beyond the numbers typically used to describe a TV.

The difference becomes even more apparent when you view SQD-Mini LED alongside competing Mini LED TVs. TCL’s side-by-side demonstrations showed how different brands approach the same underlying technology—and how those differences can translate into very different viewing experiences.

TCL's QLED, QD Mini LED, and flagship SQD Mini LED TV units showcased alongside other established TV brands with the same content playing side by side to demonstrate TCL’s brighter, clearer, and more vivid picture performance.

It shifts the conversation from simply asking which TV is Mini LED to asking a more important question: how well does that Mini LED technology actually perform in the real world?

“While OLED remains a strong choice for dedicated, light-controlled home theaters, SQD-Mini LED is designed for the way most people actually live with their TVs. It combines deep contrast and minimal blooming with high brightness, vibrant colors, and the durability consumers expect from a display they plan to use for years. It’s about giving people premium picture quality without having to build their entire viewing environment around the TV,” says Maxi Chen.

 

4 new HBO Max shows to inspire your style

 What you wear versus what you watch on TV. Life does imitate art and vice versa, but which follows which when it comes to fashion and streaming?

Quite often, costume designers and stylists working on a show often borrow from the streets to visualize the cultural mood of the moment. On the other hand, audiences absorb these looks and bring it back into the real world.

Ever since Giorgio Armani made cinema elegant and costume designer Patricia Field influenced global trends with every season of the HBO Original series Sex and the City, fashion on-screen has done more than expound a character’s story. It has given us ideas about how we might want to dress in real life.

 This transcended further over time, with the likes of costume designer Eric Daman molding Manhattan’s sensibilities into the 2007-2012 run of Gossip Girl and then the series’ 2021-2023 reboot.

Today, fashion is less about a single prevailing look and more about finding an aesthetic to call our own. Gen Z and millennials increasingly draw style inspo from one of their favorite pastimes: Streaming. The shows they binge become virtual mood boards, offering a steady stream of characters and wardrobes to borrow from.

Customers of PLDT Home’s new Fiber Unli All Plan 1499, which bundles fast and reliable fiber internet with an HBO Max Standard subscription, can tap easily into these shows turned style inspirations. The plan offers even more unlimited entertainment, along with access to Cignal TV channels, 9GB of Smart mobile data, and unlimited landline calls.

This Fashion Month, there’s a whole wardrobe of ideas on HBO Max waiting to make the jump from screen to your closet!

   

Photo credit: Reality MM Studios

Power dress à la Andrea Manuel on Call My Manager

Adapted from the French series Dix pour cent, Call My Manager is a comedy series that follows the managers and employees of the fictional talent agency Shine Artist Management. Starring Judy Ann Santos, Edu Manzano, and RK Bagatsing, the Erik Matti-directed HBO Original Philippine series looks to differ from the French original in terms of pacing.

Santos as talent manager Andrea Manuel rocks tailored power suits in monochromatic gray, black, and navy. Unlike corporate power suits, the talent managers portrayed by Manzano and Bagatsing prefer a more relaxed style that still exudes boss energy – even as they scramble to deal with the drama of their artists.

New episodes of Call My Manager drop weekly on HBO Max every Thursday.

Photo credit: DC Studios

Pull off punk like Kara Zor-El on Supergirl

Outside of the Supergirl costume, Kara Zor-El – played by Milly Alcock – showcases a rugged, punk-edged, and rebellious civilian aesthetic. The key pieces? Tan-brown hooded trench coat, Miu Miu boots, jeans, and a Blondie T-shirt. The look says she just rolled out of bed looking like this: weary yet somehow put together, and with the attitude that she sure won’t be doing a GRWM video.

Supergirl costume designers Anna B. Sheppard and Michael Mooney created a wardrobe that resonated with Gen Z so much that after the movie came out, the tan trench trended on online retailers.

Supergirl is now streaming on HBO Max.

Photo credit: Lionsgate

Reinvent retro to the tune of MJ in Michael

In Antoine Fuqua’s 2026 biopic starring Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson, Michael Jackson’s clothes help recreate the eras of the singer. Costume designer Marci Rodgers retraces Jackson’s evolution from the colorful looks of the Jackson 5 years to the distinctive wardrobe of his solo career.

Channeling the 80s, the jackets are easily the highlight. There are plenty of iconic looks represented: the red leather jacket with V-shaped piping from Thriller; the sparkly jacket, glove, and socks from Michael’s Billie Jean performance at Motown 25; the belts-and-buckles jacket from Bad; and the white suit and hat from Smooth Criminal.

Michael premieres on HBO Max on September 25.

Aim for an arresting style like the MobLand Season 2 gangsters

Even when the characters are doing terrible things, their wardrobes look terribly good. MobLand – starring Pierce Brosnan, Helen Mirren, and Tom Hardy – brings the mob chic sartorial language into the present. Still expensive, just not outwardly expensive.

Standing out is Anglo-Italian tailoring in labels like Ralph Lauren, Salomon shoes, Barbour silhouettes for the men; and always all black for Mirren’s character Maeve Harrigan. As for accessories, expensive Swiss watches seal the statement.

MobLand Season 2 premieres on HBO Max on September 19.

Stream Call My Manager, Supergirl, Michael, and MobLand Season 2 only on HBO Max, bundled with your PLDT Home Fiber Unli All Plan 1499. Enjoy unlimited fiber internet, entertainment, and more plan benefits all in one – making it a smart choice in keeping your home connected and entertained.

 

KAWS UNIVERSE Expands in new UT Collection

Global apparel retailer UNIQLO today announces the launch of KAWS UNIVERSE, a new UT (UNIQLO T-shirt) collection with contemporary artist KAWS. Created based on the message “We are better together,” the collection features items that reflect the theme of human connections, expressed through KAWS's iconic COMPANION along with new characters. The collection will be available from September 14.

New characters created by KAWS

KAWS has created new characters for this collection that were inspired by the universal motifs of the Earth, Moon, and Sun. Appearing alongside COMPANION, the characters express feelings of hope, warmth, and human connection. Through designs that evoke a sense of familiarity around the world and across age groups, the collection depicts a worldview where people connect and acknowledge each other across borders, cultures, and generations.

Charms available for the first time, and items that express the KAWS worldview

The T-shirts and sweatshirts in this collection have playful graphics featuring COMPANION and the new characters. KAWS’ distinctive "XX" motif is expressed with subtle detailing and embroidery. Available in both adult and kids' sizes, the collection can be enjoyed by people of all ages. In addition, for the first time in collaboration with KAWS, the collection includes plush charms that further embody the concept "We are better together." The charms allow the wearer to take the KAWS UNIVERSE with them wherever they go.

Commenting on the collection, KAWS said: “I'm excited to launch my next collection with UNIQLO, featuring new characters inspired by universal symbols like the Earth, Moon, and Sun—things we all live under and share—celebrating what brings us together.”

KAWS UNIVERSE Collection Overview

Launch date: September 14, 2026 (Monday)

Product lineup:

<ADULTS>   T-shirt, 4 designs, PHP 790 

Sweatshirt, 3 designs, PHP 1,490

<KIDS>      T-shirt, 3 designs, PHP 490

Sweatshirt, 3 designs, PHP 990 

<Charm>　 3 designs, PHP 790

Availability: UNIQLO stores and the uniqlo.com online store

Official website: https://www.uniqlo.com/ph/en/special-feature/ut/kaws-universe 

Here’s How the XPAD 30 Pro Helps Students Make Time for Themselves

Classes? Done. Deadlines? Sent. Group chat drama? Muted. Now it’s officially time to log off and reclaim your free time.

After a day packed with lectures, requirements, notifications, and the occasional “guys, what was the deadline again?”, there is something satisfying about finally having nowhere to be and nothing urgent to do. Maybe it is catching up on a comfort series, playing a few rounds, falling into a random internet rabbit hole, or simply zoning out for a while. Whatever the vibe, having time to yourself can be the reset you did not know you needed. 

The XPAD 30 Pro fits right into those after-school, after-work moments. Slim and lightweight enough to bring almost anywhere, it combines powerful performance, an immersive display, and smart AI features to make everything from entertainment to casual creativity a little more enjoyable. 

When “One Episode” Becomes Five 

You know the drill. You promise yourself one episode before bed, only for the next episode to start before you have even decided whether you are actually going to watch it. We have all been there.

The XPAD 30 Pro’s 11-inch 2.5K Eye-Care Display gives you plenty of screen space for catching up on your comfort series, scrolling through TikTok, watching YouTube, or finally opening that endless list of videos you bookmarked “for later.” Its sharp, detailed display makes your favorite content more enjoyable, while its eye-care features are designed for a more comfortable viewing experience. 

Sometimes, doing absolutely nothing is exactly the kind of break you need.

When “Just One Game” Turns Into a Whole Session 

After hours of taking notes and staring at presentations, switching to game mode can feel like the perfect change of pace. For student gamers, it might be as simple as squeezing in an MLBB match between classes, playing a few games while waiting for dinner, or finally getting some ranked time in after finishing an assignment.

Powered by the Helio G200 Ultimate Processor, the XPAD 30 Pro delivers gaming-optimized performance for a smooth and responsive experience. Its spacious display also gives you plenty of room to keep track of the action, whether you are checking the minimap, coordinating with your squad, or trying to clutch that last team fight.

Of course, “just one game” has a funny way of becoming “okay, last game for real.” But after surviving lectures, deadlines, and group chat chaos, who says you cannot make time for a little MLBB session?.

When Curiosity Takes You Down a 2AM Rabbit Hole 

It starts innocently enough. You see something while scrolling, get curious, look it up, and somehow find yourself deep into a completely unrelated topic half an hour later. 

The XPAD 30 Pro’s AI-powered features can make those spontaneous curiosity spirals even more interesting. Ask AI to break down something unfamiliar, translate content, brainstorm an idea, or help you learn more about a topic that suddenly has your full attention.

One random question can easily turn into a new idea, a creative project, or simply something interesting you learned before bed. Not every rabbit hole is a bad one.

Time to Enter Your Creative Era   

Not everything you make needs to be submitted on a learning platform.

With stylus support, the XPAD 30 Pro gives you room to sketch, doodle, journal, plan, or experiment with ideas simply because you feel like it. No rubric. No revisions. No groupmate asking, “Can you change this part?” Just some creative time that is entirely yours. 

And with its slim and lightweight design, the XPAD 30 Pro is made to go wherever inspiration strikes. In fact, its sleek design earned it a 2026 European Product Design Award, making it just as stylish as it is practical. Bring it along to your favorite café, meet up with friends, or find a quiet corner at home. What starts as a random doodle can quickly become a new hobby, and before you know it, you are officially hobbymaxxing. . 

Get Tomorrow Out of the Way

For some people, relaxing is easier when tomorrow’s to-do list is no longer living rent-free in their head. 

The XPAD 30 Pro can help clear some of that mental clutter, whether that means organizing notes, annotating documents, checking a few things for the next day, or tying up small tasks before calling it a night. Its smart features and connectivity make it easy to move between school, work, and personal time without constantly switching devices.

Sometimes, all it takes is a few minutes and a few taps to get the essentials sorted. Then close the tabs, call it a night, and let future-you deal with tomorrow. 

Because Downtime Matters Too 

Classes are done, deadlines are handled, and now it is officially me time. After a day of lectures, requirements, notifications, and group chat chaos, having a little time to reset is more than just a break. It is your chance to recharge, do something you actually enjoy, and just be you for a while. Whether you are binge-watching, gaming with the squad, or hobbymaxxing with your latest obsession, the XPAD 30 Pro is ready for whatever your downtime looks like. 

Because not everything has to be productive. Sometimes, you just need to clock out, recharge, and do you. Make more of your downtime with the Infinix XPAD 30 Pro, now available with the X Keyboard 11 Bundle for just ₱14,699, exclusively on Infinix Official TikTok Shop.

Discover more at the Infinix Website, or shop through Shopee, TikTok Shop, and Lazada. 

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Maya cardholders can enjoy both the Landers Cashback Everywhere Credit Card and Maya Black Credit Card

 For cardholders who already enjoy earning cashback on everyday spending, getting another credit card shouldn’t mean giving up the rewards they already love. With Maya Credit Cards, you don’t have to stick to just one.

Eligible Maya cardholders can now enjoy both the Landers Cashback Everywhere Credit Card and the Maya Black Credit Card under one total credit limit. With a shared limit across both cards, cardholders can choose which one to use depending on the rewards they want to earn—whether that’s cashback they can use toward free groceries at Landers, or Maya Miles they can redeem for travel and lifestyle rewards.

Two Maya Credit Cards, one shared credit limit

Having a shared limit means your available credit is shared across both cards. Instead of having a separate credit limit for each one, you have one total credit limit that you can use whichever card you choose.

Purchases made on either card are deducted from the same total available credit. So having a second card doesn’t mean having another credit limit. It simply gives you more choice in how you use the credit already available to you, and how you want your spending to reward you.

Earn Cashback and Maya Miles

That choice comes down to what you want to get out of your spending.

With the Landers Cashback Everywhere Credit Card, you can earn 5% cashback at Landers Superstore, 2% cashback on dining, and 1% cashback on most other transactions. Your accumulated cashback can then be used toward purchases at Landers, turning the rewards you earn into free groceries.

Meanwhile, the Maya Black Credit Card lets you earn up to 10x Maya Miles at Maya Black Preferred Merchants. Maya Miles can be redeemed for travel and lifestyle rewards, giving your everyday spending something different to work toward.

Both cards can reward the spending you already do, just in different ways. Depending on what matters to you, you can choose to earn toward your next grocery run or build up Maya Miles for the travel and lifestyle rewards you want to enjoy.

Manage both credit cards in one place

Having more than one credit card doesn’t have to mean making your finances harder to manage.

Cardholders can manage their Maya Credit Cards in the Maya app, where they can track spending per card and see how much of their shared credit limit is still available.

Each card also has its own Statement of Account, so cardholders can clearly see their transactions and amount due for each card, making it easier to stay on top of spending and payments.

This way, you get the flexibility of having multiple cards while still having a clear view of how much credit you have available and where your spending is going.

More choice, without the extra complexity

What you want from your credit card rewards can change along with your priorities. You might want to turn the cashback you earn into free groceries at Landers, or earn Maya Miles you can redeem for travel and lifestyle rewards.

With a shared limit across Maya Credit Cards, eligible cardholders can choose the rewards that matter to them—giving them the best of both, all within one total credit limit.

To know more, visit maya.ph or mayabank.ph, and follow @makeyourmoneymaya on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok to stay updated. Maya Philippines, Inc. and Maya Bank, Inc. are regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. www.bsp.gov.ph. For 24/7 assistance, visit the Help Center in the Maya app or call us from 8 AM to 7 PM daily at +632 8845-7788.

5 Easy Ways to Upgrade Your Home Entertainment

 Rainy weekends have become the perfect excuse to stay in, gather around the TV, and enjoy quality time with family. Whether it's streaming the latest blockbuster, binge-watching a favorite K-drama, or playing online games together, creating a great entertainment experience at home has become more accessible than ever.

Through PLDT Home's partnership with Samsung, the Global No.1 TV and Soundbar brand, subscribers can enjoy exclusive discounts on selected Samsung TVs and entertainment devices, making it easier to build a smarter and more immersive entertainment space at home.

 

Here are five simple ways to elevate your home entertainment without overspending.

1.      Choose a bigger screen for shared entertainment

Whether it's the latest blockbuster, a K-drama binge, or a championship game, a larger display transforms your overall viewing experience. Rather than upgrading every gadget at home, investing in one quality smart TV creates better shared experiences for the whole family.

 Thanks to advancements in Samsung’s Mini LED and OLED technology, with screen sizes ranging from 50 to 100 inches, cinema-quality visuals are now within reach at home. Pair them with a reliable fiber connection to stream high-quality 4K content smoothly, without interruptions or buffering.

2.      Bring cinema-quality sound into your living room

Great visuals deserve equally impressive sound. A quality soundbar instantly enhances movies, concerts, sports, and even everyday streaming with richer, more immersive audio, without the complexity of a full home theater system. With Samsung’s Q-Symphony, compatible Samsung TVs and soundbars work together to deliver a more immersive, room-filling sound experience by combining the speakers of both devices. With PLDT Home’s promo, investing in a good sound system becomes easier and more budget friendly.

3.      Maximize your streaming experience with reliable fiber internet

Even the best TV deserves a fast and reliable internet connection.

Today's smart TVs support features such as Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), high refresh rates, and ultra-high-definition streaming. Samsung Smart TVs also come with Samsung TV Plus, giving users access to a variety of free live and on-demand entertainment without the need for a separate subscription. A reliable fiber connection ensures smooth 4K streaming, uninterrupted online gaming, and seamless video calls—all happening simultaneously in one household.

4.      Build your entertainment setup over time

Building your dream entertainment space at home doesn't have to happen all at once.

Start with the essentials: a dependable fiber connection and a smart TV. As your needs grow, add a soundbar or smart home accessories as your budget permits.

You don't have to buy everything at once to enjoy a premium viewing experience. Exclusive bundles and promotions from PLDT Home can also help you save as you expand your setup.

5.      Choose bundles that offer greater value

The smartest way to upgrade your home entertainment isn’t buying multiple devices but choosing bundled products so you can get more by spending less.

Now is the perfect time to make the smart choice with PLDT Home’s limited-time deal with Samsung. Get more value from your internet subscription with the new PLDT Home Fiber Unli All plan and enjoy up to 15% off plus ₱2,000 worth of stackable vouchers when you purchase select Samsung TVs. Plus, customers who pay via Home Credit can enjoy an additional 5% off their purchase.

Another good thing is that this deal goes beyond TV and entertainment.

With the PLDT Home Fiber Unli All 1499 plan, subscribers enjoy essential home and mobile connectivity plus entertainment content in one convenient subscription. Instead of managing separate services and subscriptions for different needs, PLDT Home Fiber Unli All bundles fiber internet together with Smart mobile data, unlimited landline calls, Cignal TV, and HBO Max. Customers enjoy all these plus exclusive savings on Samsung TVs that can elevate their home entertainment experience.

A smarter home upgrade isn’t just about having the biggest screen or the latest device. It’s about choosing the right combination of connectivity and entertainment to make everyday moments at home better.

This September, make the smart choice and upgrade your home entertainment with Samsung and PLDT Home Fiber Unli All 1499. Visit www.pldthome.com/samsung-entertainment-deals. 

3 key features that make the HONOR Pad X9b Max a versatile companion for Filipino consumers

Global AI devices provider HONOR Philippines officially launched the HONOR Pad X9b Max, bringing a larger and more immersive tablet experience to Filipino consumers. The tablet will be available for purchase starting September 19, with prices starting at PHP 19,999.

Designed for entertainment, productivity, and everyday use, the HONOR Pad X9b Max combines a large, high-resolution display, a long-lasting battery, and an immersive viewing experience. Together, these features give users more room to watch, work, browse, and stay connected throughout the day.

“We wanted to bring a tablet experience that gives users more room to enjoy the things they love, whether that’s watching content, getting work done, or simply staying connected throughout the day,” said Stephen Cheng, Vice President of HONOR Philippines. “With the HONOR Pad X9b Max, we’re bringing together a large 120Hz display, a powerful 10,100mAh battery, and an immersive IMAX Enhanced experience to make every moment on the tablet more enjoyable.”

Here are three key features that make the HONOR Pad X9b Max a versatile companion for Filipino consumers:

Display: 13-inch 2.5K HONOR Max Display with 120Hz Refresh Rate

The 13-inch 2.5K HONOR Max Display with a 120Hz refresh rate gives users a spacious and smooth canvas for streaming, browsing, multitasking, and enjoying their favorite content. The expansive screen is designed to make every day viewing and productivity more immersive and comfortable.

Battery: 10,100mAh Max Battery for Longer Use

The 10,100mAh Max Battery is built to support longer hours of use, giving users more freedom to stream, work, browse, and stay entertained throughout the day without constantly reaching for a charger.

Entertainment: IMAX Enhanced Viewing Experience

For an elevated entertainment experience, the HONOR Pad X9b Max comes with IMAX Enhanced, bringing compatible content to life with a more immersive viewing experience on its expansive display.

With its combination of a large high-refresh-rate display, substantial battery capacity, and immersive entertainment features, the HONOR Pad X9b Max is designed to give users more flexibility for both productivity and entertainment.

Available Starting September 19

The HONOR Pad X9b Max will be available for purchase in the Philippines starting September 19, with the tablet priced at PHP 19,999 without a keyboard and PHP 21,999 with a keyboard. This gives users the flexibility to choose the setup that best fits their needs, whether for entertainment, everyday tasks, or productivity.

To celebrate the arrival of the HONOR Pad X9b Max, customers who purchase the tablet during the promo period can also receive a free JBL GO4 Speaker worth PHP 2,599. The promotion runs from September 1 to September 30, 2026, and is available to customers who purchase the HONOR Pad X9b Max through HONOR consumer stores nationwide, both offline and online, including HONOR's official stores of Shopee, TikTok Shop, and Lazada.

For the latest HONOR announcements and exclusive launch updates, visit https://www.honor.com/ph/ or follow HONOR Philippines on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. #HONORPadX9bMax #HONORPhilippines.

TCL Philippines teams up with Robinsons Appliances for Labapalooza

For many households, rainy weather can make laundry more challenging, with clothes taking longer to dry and laundry loads piling up. TCL, the Philippines’ No. 1 panel TV brand and a leading global technology innovator, addressed this everyday challenge through Labapalooza, a community activation held in partnership with Robinsons Appliances.

Labapalooza went around different locations in Tacloban and Cainta, giving the consumers the opportunity to bring their laundry to a free pop-up laundromat and experience TCL’s smart washer-dryer solutions firsthand. Beyond trying out the machines, attendees could learn more about their features and capabilities, giving them a better understanding of how smart laundry technology can fit into their everyday routines.

“At TCL, our mission is to simplify everyday living through meaningful innovation. We are pleased to partner with Robinsons Appliances to bring the Labapalooza experience closer to Filipino households across different communities. Through these activations, we were able to engage directly with consumers, introduce them to the features and capabilities of our smart washing machines, and demonstrate how these innovations can make everyday laundry more convenient and manageable,” says Gavin Gui, Product Director of Washing Machine and Refrigerator, TCL Philippines.

Making Laundry Day More Fun

While laundry was at the heart of Labapalooza, the activation offered more than a product demonstration. Attendees could explore interactive booths, enjoy karaoke, receive exclusive freebies, and sample treats from local food stalls, giving families and community members more reasons to attend the event.

The best highlight of the community activation was an exclusive, hands-on opportunity for attendees to try first hand the all-new TCL Smart Laundry Expert Washer-Dryer Series. By seamlessly combining heavy-duty chore relief with fun activities on the side, the event truly simplified daily routines—allowing local residents to cross off their weekend laundry tasks while enjoying a fun-filled day out with the family.

The community activation also featured a live auction, where attendees had the chance to bid for a TCL washer-dryer unit. The activity added excitement to the proceedings while giving consumers an opportunity to bring home TCL’s smart home technology at a special value.

The initiative also provided TCL with an opportunity to give back to the communities it visited. As part of its community effort, TCL donated four high-efficiency washing machines to Tahanang Walang Hagdanan Beneficiaries and One Cainta Sunset Retreat Home for the Elderly, helping provide greater convenience and support to the organization and the people it serves.

Now in its second successful year, the Labapalooza reinforces TCL’s commitment to bringing smart home solutions directly to local communities. By seamlessly integrating interactive product education, live entertainment, and value-driven engagement, the multi-city activation offers consumers a hands-on experience with TCL’s newest laundry lineup. Beyond demonstrating how intelligent innovation simplifies daily household chores, the initiative serves as a cornerstone of TCL’s corporate social responsibility—giving back to the communities it serves through charitable donations and accessible, practical relief.

To learn more about TCL’s smart laundry solutions, visit https://www.tcl.com/ph/en/washing-machine for more information.