vivo brings Scotty Pippen Jr, Scottie Thompson together for exclusive fan meet-and-greet

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Basketball fans will soon have a rare opportunity to see two standout point guards share one stage as vivo Philippines hosts an exclusive meet-and-greet featuring Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. and PBA Most Valuable Player and Gilas Pilipinas standout Scottie Thompson.

Set to take place on July 30 from 5 pm to 6 pm at the vivo Concept Store in SM Megamall, the event marks the first time vivo Philippines is hosting a fan meet-and-greet that brings together an NBA player and a PBA star in a single event.

Fans can look forward to an afternoon of basketball stories, on-stage conversations, fan interactions, and exclusive opportunities to meet both players.

"Basketball has always been one of the strongest passions shared by Filipinos, and we're excited to bring together two athletes whose journeys resonate with fans in different ways," said Liu Lu, Brand Marketing Director of vivo Philippines.

"This event is about giving fans a chance to connect with the game they love through meaningful experiences while celebrating the spirit of basketball that unites communities around the world," she added.

To make the event even more accessible, vivo Philippines is giving fans a chance to win exclusive access to the meet-and-greet.

Selected winners will receive a signed event poster and the opportunity to meet Pippen Jr. and Thompson in person at the vivo Concept Store.

To join, fans simply need to:

Follow vivo Philippines on Facebook

Comment "vivo Meet & Greet with Scotty" on vivo Philippines' Facebook post

Use the hashtags #vivoxNBA #ScottyPippenJrinManila2026 #vivoX300Ultra

The giveaway gives basketball fans a chance to be part of the live event and experience the meet-and-greet firsthand.

For those unable to visit SM Megamall on July 30, vivo Philippines will also bring the excitement online through an official Facebook livestream on July 31 from 5 pm to 6 pm.

Viewers tuning in to the livestream can participate in a separate giveaway for a chance to win NBA merchandise. To join, fans must comment "vivo Meet & Greet with Scotty" and use the hashtags #vivoxNBA, #ScottyPippenJrinManila2026, and #vivoX300Ultra during the live broadcast.

The event will also spotlight the vivo X300 Ultra, vivo's flagship smartphone equipped with an imaging system built around Triple ZEISS Master Lenses. Designed for capturing everything from sporting events to portraits and everyday moments, the device combines advanced imaging capabilities with flagship-level performance.

Whether attending the event in person or joining online, fans can expect an opportunity to hear from two accomplished athletes whose careers span different levels of the game but share the same passion for basketball.

For updates and announcements, follow vivo Philippines on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X, and TikTok.

OPPO Reno16 Series 5G Is Coming Soon to Capture Every First Barkada Moment

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Every barkada starts with a first. Your first spontaneous café hop with new college friends, your first weekend road trip together, or your first concert with people who soon become your favorite memories. These shared experiences deserve more than a quick snapshot. They deserve photos everyone will want to save, share, and remember.

That's why OPPO is bringing the OPPO Reno16 Series 5G to the Philippines. Built around its Pocket Studio imaging experience and the all-new OPPO Bubble with Camera Remote View, the upcoming smartphone is designed to help every barkada capture their first moments together without leaving anyone out of the story.

Professional-level imaging for every first barkada moment

The OPPO Reno16 Series 5G is designed to make everyday photography feel more effortless and expressive. At the heart of its Pocket Studio experience are a 200MP Main Camera, a 50MP Ultra-Wide Selfie Camera, and Dual View Video, giving users the tools to capture group adventures, everyday moments, and creative content with professional-quality results.

So whatever moment you are capturing, be it a barkada food crawl, a weekend getaway, or your first day on campus, the OPPO Reno16 Series 5G is designed to make memorable group photos easier to create than ever.

A smarter way to get everyone into the shot

One of the biggest challenges of group photography is making sure everyone, including the person behind the camera, gets to be in the shot.

The OPPO Reno16 Series 5G introduces OPPO Bubble with Camera Remote View, a first-of-its-kind innovation from a smartphone brand that reimagines the way people take group photos together. Working wirelessly with compatible OPPO devices, OPPO Bubble lets users preview the OPPO Reno16 Series 5G camera frame from another device and remotely trigger the shutter, making it easier to capture group shots without rushing back and forth to beat a timer.

It also opens up new possibilities for selfies and groufies by allowing users to take advantage of the OPPO Reno16 Series 5G’s powerful rear camera system while still seeing exactly how the shot is framed. Whether you're taking a family portrait, gathering your barkada for a travel photo, or documenting a concert or special celebration, OPPO Bubble transforms the way shared moments are captured, making professional-looking group shots easier, smarter, and more inclusive than ever before.

Designed for today's generation of creators

Designed for today's on-the-go creators, the OPPO Reno16 Series 5G combines a sleek, premium design with advanced camera hardware and intelligent creative tools. Together with OPPO Bubble with Camera Remote View, it is designed to make group photography and collaborative content more intuitive, whether users are meeting friends at a café, traveling with their barkada, or documenting a concert or celebration, all while delivering professional-looking results without relying on a complicated camera setup.

Because every first barkada moment deserves to be remembered.

The OPPO Reno16 Series 5G is arriving soon in the Philippines, bringing its Pocket Studio imaging experience and OPPO Bubble with Camera Remote View to help users capture every first barkada moment together.

Visit the nearest OPPO store to check it out yourself. For more details about the OPPO Reno16 Series 5G, visit OPPO Philippines' official website at www.oppo.com/ph/ or OPPO Philippines’ official social media pages on Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok for more updates and be among the first to discover the next evolution of smartphone photography.

Sagility Philippines Inaugurates State-of-the-Art Global Delivery Center in Tagbilaran City

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TAGBILARAN CITY, BOHOL - - Sagility, a global leader in technology & AI-led healthcare operations, inaugurated its newest delivery center today in Tagbilaran City, Bohol. This major expansion establishes the province as a central operational hub for Sagility in the Visayas region, complementing the company's highly successful branch in Iloilo.

The Philippines plays a vital role in Sagility's global delivery network. The opening of the Bohol facility represents another milestone in the company's continued investment in Filipino talent, operational excellence, and regional growth hubs that support healthcare organizations globally. Sagility’s new site in Bohol underscores its confidence in Filipino talent and its commitment to bringing meaningful career opportunities to emerging business destinations beyond traditional metropolitan centers.

A Commitment to Employee Well-Being and Excellence

The new site features state-of-the-art infrastructure, including training rooms, lifestyle and wellness facilities, and business continuity features. It boasts a total of 5,040 square meters and a total of 1,161 production seats. For employees, the new site provides multiple lifestyle and wellness amenities, including a cafeteria, gender-segregated sleeping quarters, a clinic, and recreational lounges. With this new facility, Sagility expects to grow its Bohol presence to approximately 1,500 employees, creating meaningful career opportunities in the province and strengthening the Philippines' role in the company's global delivery network.

Themed “Abante Sagility: S.O.A.R.ing to New Heights – Anchoring Our Footprint, Shaping the Future,” the launch highlighted both corporate momentum and deep cultural integration. "Abante," a powerful Visayan word meaning "to move forward" or "to persevere," perfectly encapsulates the resilient spirit shared by Sagility and the Boholano people. The theme aligns with one of the company’s core values - Action for Results, framing the permanent site as a testament to Sagility’s commitment to continuous growth and operational excellence in the province.

Key Global Leaders of Sagility joined the press conference, namely Mohit Saxena, Executive Vice-President & Chief Delivery Officer; Saju Pillai, Senior Vice-President & Head of Philippine Operations; and Jamea Garcia, Senior Vice-President for Human Resources.

Speaking on the strategic importance of the new site, Saju Pillai shared, "Our expansion into Bohol is a testament to Sagility’s rapid growth and our deep confidence in the incredible talent pool of the Visayas region. This new state-of-the-art facility allows us to bring premium global healthcare capabilities directly to the province, driving local economic development while

delivering exceptional service to our global partners. The opening of the Bohol branch brings a wave of meaningful career opportunities for local talents. By generating high-quality, stable jobs, Sagility is directly contributing to the socio-economic growth and overall well-being of the Boholano community, allowing professionals to build globally competitive careers without leaving their home province.”

A Long-Term Partnership

Abante marks more than just operational expansion; it signals the beginning of Sagility’s long-term journey alongside the local community. As the organization commits to delivering innovative healthcare solutions that drive global impact, it remains equally focused on uplifting the lives of the people it serves locally. For Sagility Philippines, this inauguration is not merely the opening of a building, it is the dawn of a lasting and fruitful partnership with Bohol and its people.

Level Up ang Weeknight Ulam with the Hamilton Beach Air Grill

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Transform your daily dining routine and elevate your home-cooked meals with America's No. 1 small kitchen appliance brand.

Tired of serving the same old fried or stewed dishes every single night and longing for inihaw foods? Weeknight dinners in a busy household can often feel repetitive but transforming your daily dining routine doesn't have to mean spending hours over a hot stove or taking a long time to heat up a conventional grill. If you want to Level Up your Weeknight Ulam, bringing home the best smart multi-functional BBQ Air Grill and fryer is the game-changer you need.

Discover the Hamilton Beach Air Grill AF06201—a smart griller and air fryer powerhouse designed specifically for the modern Pinoy kitchen. Backed by America's No. 1 small kitchen appliance brand, this sleek countertop companion lets you enjoy authentic, restaurant-quality grilled and fried favorites right at home, minus the smoke and messy cleanup.

By combining high-velocity air circulation with a heavy-duty, high-heat non-stick ceramic grill plate and basket, the AirGrill infuses authentic grill marks and smoky char into everyday proteins—without the smoke, the charcoal prep, or the messy cleanup. Suddenly, that humble Petsa de Peligro pork chop undergoes a glow-up into a juicy, premium charred pork steak. Frozen chicken transforms into a perfectly crisp, BBQ Inasal in a fraction of the usual cooking time.

Key Features of Smart Grilling

• Air Turbo 360° Technology: Cooks food thoroughly without the need for oil, delivering a deliciously crispy texture while keeping meals healthy.

• Ultra-High Temperature Control: Reaches a maximum searing temperature of 230°C to quickly seal in natural juices by crisping the edges.

• Extra-Thick & Extra-Wide Grill Plates: Designed to retain heat and control temperatures effectively, the baking tray is spacious enough to cook up to 6 steaks at a single go or 900g of French fries.

• Reduced Oil Smoke System: Engineered to keep oil smoke out of your kitchen, ensuring a pleasant, smoke-free cooking experience.

• Hassle-Free Maintenance: Features a durable ceramic coating that is wear-resistant and easy to clean, paired with a removable oil-resistant plate.

• 15 Versatile Preset Menus: Take the guesswork out of cooking with dedicated presets for French fries, pizza, sweet potato, cheese toast, egg tart, steak, drumstick, chicken wings, duck, eggplant, fish, shrimp, sausage, kebab, and dried fruit.

Whether you are searing juicy steaks, grilling smoky eggplant, or whipping up a batch of crispy fries for the family, the Hamilton Beach AirGrill turns ordinary ingredients into extraordinary feasts. Say goodbye to kitchen burnout and hello to a smarter, tastier way to cook!

Discover Hamilton Beach Air Grill at L Smart Lounge Greenhills or Ayala Solenad. It is also available at Larx Trading, 91 Don Jose Street, Sta. Mesa Heights, Quezon City.

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Smarter Ways Filipinos Are Making Travel More Doable

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As summer winds down, many Filipinos are still hoping to squeeze in one last getaway. But while the desire to travel remains strong, booking a trip today often comes with a familiar balancing act: making room for a well-deserved break while staying on top of financial priorities.

It's a challenge many Filipinos continue to face, especially as they balance their travel goals with rising everyday expenses. Yet despite economic pressures, travel remains a priority for many. According to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), domestic tourism expenditure reached ₱3.26 trillion in 2025, reflecting Filipinos' continued enthusiasm for exploring destinations closer to home. As more people make room for travel in their budgets, planning ahead and making every peso count has become more important than ever.

As more travelers become intentional about how they spend, a few practical habits can help make every trip both memorable and financially manageable:

●      Choose destinations that match the budget.

Travel doesn't always have to mean flying to the country's most popular destinations. Nearby provinces and underrated local gems can offer equally rewarding experiences at a fraction of the cost while supporting local businesses and communities.

●      Plan ahead and make the most of travel deals.

Booking accommodations and transportation early, traveling during off-peak periods, and splitting costs with family or friends are among the simplest ways to stretch a travel budget.

●      Build flexibility into travel plans.

Even carefully planned trips can come with unexpected opportunities, from seat sales to limited-time hotel offers. Having access to flexible payment options and terms can help travelers make the most of these moments while staying within their financial plans.

"As more Filipinos look for ways to make travel fit their budgets, we're also seeing a growing preference for planning ahead and making financially informed decisions," said Baby Aquino, Chief Product Officer and Strategy Head of Fuse Financing, Inc. "Travel doesn't have to be an all-or-nothing decision. With responsible budgeting and the flexible payment terms that match their needs, Filipinos can make room for meaningful experiences while staying focused on their financial goals."

For those looking for added flexibility, GCash offers solutions designed to support different travel needs:

●      For bigger travel expenses: GGives lets eligible users spread the cost of qualified travel purchases, such as accommodations or transportation, into installments, making bigger travel expenses lighter and more manageable.

●      For everyday expenses on the go: With GCredit, the revolving credit line available in GCash, eligible users have a convenient way to pay for day-to-day travel expenses, such as dining, transportation, and fuel, through the app's integrated payment option.

●      For extra flexibility before a trip: GLoan gives eligible users quick access to cash to help cover planned or unexpected travel-related expenses, such as last-minute bookings or limited-time travel deals.

With thoughtful planning and responsible borrowing, local travel doesn't have to be an all-or-nothing decision. Sometimes, the smartest getaways are simply the ones planned with intention, creating meaningful experiences for travelers while supporting the communities that make Philippine tourism thrive.