TNT’s Saya All promos now offer even more value for money

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TNT, the value brand of Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), is giving subscribers more value with the enhanced Saya All 99 and the new Saya All 109 - both designed to deliver bigger data and a more worry-free week of connectivity filled with fun or ‘saya.’

With data connectivity now an essential to everyday life, TNT continues to better match how Filipinos stream, scroll, game, and stay connected. As such, its Saya All 99 and Saya All 109 offers now come with more generous data allocations and value at every price point, giving users the confidence that their needs are covered for an entire week.

More value, more saya

The enhanced Saya All 99 now comes with a total of 20 GB of data, combining 10 GB for Facebook, TikTok, and Mobile Legends, 7 GB of open access data, and 3 GB of 5G data, all valid for seven days. Subscribers also continue to enjoy Unlimited Calls and Texts to All Networks, making it an all-in-one package for both data and communication needs.

Complementing this upgrade is the launch of Saya All 109, a new offer designed for users who want an even more seamless and “Unli” experience. It includes Unlimited access to Facebook, Messenger, Instagram, Mobile Legends, and TikTok along with 7 GB of open access data and 3 GB of 5G data, plus Unlimited Calls and Texts to All Networks, also valid for seven days.

TNT customers can register to Saya All 99 and Saya All 109 by simply logging into Smart App, by dialing *123# on their phone, or heading to accredited TNT loading channels nationwide.

“Our priority is to continuously improve the value our subscribers get from every peso they spend. With the upgraded Saya All 99 and the new Saya All 109, we’re giving them more data, more flexibility, and a more reliable experience to keep their ‘saya’ going all week,” said Lloyd R. Manaloto, FVP and co-OIC of Smart.

With these refreshed offers, TNT gives subscribers the flexibility to choose what fits their lifestyle and budget - whether they prefer bigger data allocations or always-on access to their favorite apps.

Award-winning mobile network

TNT’s offers are powered by the Smart network, recently recognized by Ookla for Best Mobile Latency Performance and Best Mobile Video Experience.

Together, this award-winning network plus TNT's value-for-money offers enable subscribers to keep their saya going while enjoying their favorite online activities - from connecting with loved ones, creating online content, sharing updates on social media, streaming the latest hit series, or playing mobile games.

To know more about TNT’s value-packed services, follow its official accounts on Facebook, X, and TikTok, or visit its official website at https://tntph.com.

Durable, aesthetic furniture picks from Uratex Monoblock to build your dream home

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For many newlyweds, building a home together is one of the most meaningful milestones they can ever have as they start a new chapter in their lives. More than a roof over their heads, it serves as a nurturing space for the family they will build; a home that is dependable and designed to stand the test of time.

Building the home of your dreams requires a furniture choice that not only fits your aesthetics but also your budget and standards as a growing family. Look no further, because Uratex Monoblock offers a variety of high-quality and durable plastic furniture with Level 5 ISO 7173 certification, setting the benchmark for the furniture industry.

Uratex Monoblock’s established expertise in furniture and interior design provides the highest standards, finding the perfect balance between aesthetics and functionality with products tailored to fit every space at home.

An Elevated Dining Experience: The Alice Chair & Alfred Table

From at-home date nights to intimate gatherings with your closest circle, the elegance and 200kg capacity of the Alice chair, paired with the aesthetics and practicality of the Alfred table, are designed to make every meal feel like a 5-star experience. It combines the premium appeal of wood with the practicality of plastic—lightweight, easy to clean, moisture-resistant, and low maintenance.

Built for Big, Outdoor Occasions: The Aiko and William Set

A new home means a series of home visits from your family and friends. Hosting spontaneous get-togethers requires the right set of furniture that can accommodate not only the number of guests but also the weight of the festivities. The weather-resistant Aiko folding chair, along with the ever-versatile William folding table, is sure to fill your outdoor spaces with just enough nostalgia to relive your best memories and even help create new ones.

For Every Couple’s Shared Moments: The Mary Loveseat

Keep the love alive with furniture that brings couples closer together at home, without the added worry of wear and tear. Crafted from durable, solid plastic and certified to ISO Level 4 standards, the Mary Loveseat is built to support up to 160 kg without sacrificing comfort or style. Whether you're lounging indoors or enhancing your outdoor space, this seat is meant to turn your space into a cozy corner for your loved ones and guests.

New Home, New Memories: 

Building Your Dream Home with Uratex Monoblock

A new home is more than just a place to live—it is where life's most meaningful moments unfold. From quiet mornings together to celebrations shared with family and friends, every memory is shaped by the space that surrounds it.

Whatever your vision for your dream home may be, Uratex Monoblock offers the highest standard in furniture solutions designed to complement your lifestyle and make your vision of the perfect space a reality.

To learn more about Uratex Monoblock and their latest designs of furniture, visit https://uratex.com.ph/collections/monoblocs or follow their official Facebook page @uratexmonoblockchairs.

EastWest Rural Bank Boosts Back-to-School Readiness through DepEd Partnerships

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Expanding support for DepEd with learner protection, teacher wellness, and Brigada Eskwela initiatives

EastWest Rural Bank donated 20 smartphones to DepEd Learner Support Center to strengthen responsiveness of learner protection services nationwide, including mental health, child welfare, and anti-bullying response. 

As classes open nationwide this June, EastWest Rural Bank (EWRB)—EastWest Banking Corporation’s rural banking arm—is strengthening its support for both students and educators. The Bank is rolling out a multi-faceted program focused on learner protection, teacher wellness, and community engagement initiatives in partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd).  

“These initiatives reflect our shared commitment with DepEd as the new school year begins,” said EWRB President Sheila Marasigan-Bajado. “We believe that supporting education means caring for both learners and teachers—by strengthening protection systems, promoting health and financial well-being, and helping create safe, ready learning environments for every Filipino child.” 

Among these initiatives is the donation of 20 smartphones to DepEd Learner Support Center, aimed at strengthening communication and improving responsiveness of learner protection services nationwide, including mental health, child welfare, and anti-bullying response.  The turnover was held during the YAKAP at Kalinga Caravan across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. 

 

To support teacher readiness, EWRB continues its free Annual Physical Test (APT) for Teachers, providing health consultations and mobile check-up services. The program, which has already reached over 4,000 educators since 2024, now also integrates GuroWAIS, delivering financial literacy sessions to help teachers strengthen money management and long-term financial well-being. 

 

Complementing these efforts, EWRB also contributed in-kind donations such as cleaning materials and supplies to selected schools, alongside employee volunteerism efforts in support of Brigada Eskwela. 

“This back-to-school season reminds us that education is a shared responsibility,” said Marasigan-Bajado. “We believe in building a future where every learner and educator feel protected, valued, and supported, and we are privileged to work alongside partners like DepEd in turning this vision into reality.” 

Philippines Shines at AYDA International Awards 2025/2026, Wins Designer of the Year and Nippon Paint Colour Award

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Filipino designers delivered a strong showing at the AYDA International Awards 2025/2026, with the Philippines securing two of the competition's top honors, including the prestigious Designer of the Year (Architectural Category) award and the Nippon Paint Colour Award (Interior Design Category).

Ejhey Durias of the University of Mindanao was named Designer of the Year (Architectural Category) for his project Banuas Lawod, while Patricia Danielle Malijan from De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde received the Nippon Paint Colour Award (Interior Design Category) for her project KAMPIHAN during the global finals held in Bangkok from June 11 to 12.

The awards were presented at the 18th edition of the AYDA International Awards, Nippon Paint’s global CSR programme for emerging architects and interior designers. This year’s competition attracted more than 9,000 entries from 17 countries and regions under the theme “CONVERGE: Crafting Cultural Legacies.”

The recognition highlights the growing presence of Filipino design talent on the international stage, with both winning projects demonstrating how cultural heritage can be integrated into contemporary design solutions.

Nippon Paint Representatives with the Judges, Finalists and Winners of the AYDA Awards 2025/2026

Philippines secures top honours in global design competition

The two Filipino designers were recognised for projects that embody this year's theme of crafting spaces where cultural legacy and contemporary vision meet.

The two Designer of the Year recipients -- Ejhey Durias of the Philippines (Architectural Category) and Jackie Jiang Haoran of China (Interior Design Category) — will each receive a fully funded place in the Design Discovery Program at Harvard University's Graduate School of Design in Boston, USA. The three-week programme is valued at up to USD 10,000 and offers advanced exposure to global design practices.

Design rooted in culture and community

Durias’ award-winning project, “Banuas Lawod”, addresses the environmental decline of aquaculture in Southeast Asia and its impact on coastal communities, forcing entire fishing communities to abandon the way of life that defines them. The design proposes to restore not just a livelihood, but also a cultural identity through a sustainable aquaculture community hub for displaced fishing communities before their heritage is lost entirely.

"This project began with a simple truth: that for the Bajau people, home was never land. It was the rhythm of the tides beneath their feet, and when that is taken away, an entire culture is left to drown on dry land,” explained Durias. “This honour truly affirms that design can be both culturally rooted and globally relevant, and to receive it among the brightest young talents in the world makes it all the more meaningful.”

Meanwhile, Malijan’s “KAMPIHAN” explores a disappearing scene: the erosion of traditional play spaces and its impact on cultural transmission among children.

Set in Kampihan — a community whose identity is rooted in that shared experience of laughter, play, and community bonding — her concept reimagines the playground as a cultural anchor that strengthens connections across generations through play and sustainable design.

“Witnessing children in Cebu crowd around screens beside a broken playground made me realise how quickly traditional play is being forgotten. By capturing the vibrant ritual where palms flip to form teams, I wanted to celebrate the rich heritage that should still shape our communities,” Malijan said. “Winning the Nippon Paint Colour Award is a true honour, and I hope it encourages deeper conversations about how design can rescue cultural memory and bring generations back together.”

Malijan was awarded USD 1,000 for the Nippon Paint Colour Award.

Celebrating excellence across Asia

Beyond the Philippine wins, the competition also celebrated design excellence across a range of specialised categories. The full list of award winners is as below:

Architectural Category:

● Designer of the Year - Ejhey Durias, University of Mindanao, Philippines

● Best Sustainable Design Award - Michelle Vun Yi Ling, University Malaya (UM), Malaysia

● Best Design Impact Award - Sinem Göl, Istanbul Technical University, Turkiye

● Nippon Paint Colour Award - Shiu Jerome Millian, National University of Singapore, Singapore

● Honorary Mention - Pavithran Thurairatnam, University Of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka

Interior Design Category:

● Designer of the Year - Jackie Jiang Haoran, Central Academy of Fine Arts, China

● Best Sustainable Design Award - Sasit Kitiprasert, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand

● Best Design Impact Award - Jeeshnu Kalidhas, Chennai Academy of Architecture & Design, India

● Nippon Paint Colour Award - Patricia Danielle Malijan, De La Salle - College of Saint Benilde, Philippines

● Judges’ Choice - Xu Yinghai, City University, Malaysia

● Honorary Mention - Shuvro Kumar Ghosh, Khulna University Of Engineering & Technology, Bangladesh

● Honorary Mention - Hsu Lawoon, Raffles College of Higher Education, Singapore

Nippon Paint Representatives with the Judges and DOTY Winners of the AYDA Awards 2025/2026

Nippon Paint Representatives with the Judges and Winners of the AYDA Awards 2025/2026

 Ejhey Durias, Philippines (AYDA Designer of the Year 2025/2026 Winner for the Architectural Category) and Mr. Wee Siew Kim, Group CEO of NIPSEA Group\

 Patricia Danielle Malijan, “KAMPIHAN”, Philippines (AYDA Nippon Paint Colour Award 2025/2026 Winner for the Interior Design Category) and Mr. Wee Siew Kim, Group CEO of NIPSEA Group

A platform shaping the next generation of design

Formerly known as the Asia Young Designer Awards, the AYDA Awards has grown over nearly two decades since 2008 into one of the most respected platforms for emerging architectural and interior design talent and into a cornerstone of Nippon Paint’s global CSR movement, Colouring Lives.

Built on mentorship, cross-cultural exchange, and hands-on learning, the programme has received over 76,000 entries from more than 1,600 tertiary institutions across 20 countries and regions. True to Nippon Paint's Colouring Lives philosophy, AYDA Awards remains barrier-free by design — no entry fees, no prerequisites beyond talent — connecting young designers with industry leaders, design schools, and a global alumni network that continues to shape the built environment long after the awards are presented.

For Nippon Paint, the AYDA Awards has always represented something greater than a competition. It is a declaration that design and colour are inseparable forces, and that the next generation deserves a world-class stage on which to prove it. It is a belief that has only grown over time, evolving into a grander convergence of creativity spanning the full spectrum of design: from the boldness of architectural vision to the transformative power of colour in space.

Design, culture, and global exchange

The Bangkok international finale also brought together a distinguished gathering of voices shaping the future of design. Speakers included Chat Chuenrudeemol of CHAT Architects and CHAT Lab; Phuttipan Aswakool, Co-Founder of Architectural Studio of Work – Aholic (ASWA); and Arzu Uludag, Group Marketing Lead of Nippon Paint.

"The AYDA Awards has grown into a global celebration that brings together emerging design talent from diverse cultures and backgrounds. It is especially encouraging to see how many of these young designers are drawing from cultural heritage while addressing pressing environmental challenges through thoughtful, sustainable design," said Mr. Wee Siew Kim, Group CEO of NIPSEA Group and Co-President of Nippon Paint Holdings.

He added that the programme continues to evolve ahead of its 20th anniversary in 2027, reinforcing its commitment to nurturing future design leaders.

Running concurrently with the AYDA Awards finale, the Nippon Paint Creative Colour Awards (CCA) 2026 returned for its fourth edition; celebrating professional architects and designers who harness colour as a purposeful design language and recognising the profound role that hue and tone play in shaping the emotional and cultural character of a space. Together, the two platforms reflect Nippon Paint's vision of uniting the full world of design, from student ambition to professional mastery, on a single global stage.

A new generation, a new convergence

The next chapter is already being written. The AYDA Awards 2026/2027 is now open for submissions under its new theme, CONVERGE: Embracing Hyperlocal — a call to go deeper, not wider; to find universally resonant solutions rooted in the specific textures of place, culture, and community. It is a challenge for the next wave of designers to ask not just what the world needs, but what their world needs, and to design from that truth. Submission deadlines vary by country and region.

For more information on the AYDA Awards, visit their website or their Instagram and LinkedIn pages.

To watch the recently held 2025/2026 awards ceremony and the finalists’ design presentations, tune in to AYDA Awards’ YouTube channel.

Four Smartphone Problems You Won't Have to Worry About With the OPPO A6s 5G

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A smartphone can be one of the most useful tools in your daily routine, but it can also be a source of frustration when it falls short at the wrong moment. Running low on battery before the day is over, dealing with lag during a casual gaming session, worrying about rain damaging your device, or spending extra time editing photos are challenges many users know all too well.

The OPPO A6s 5G takes aim at these everyday pain points with features designed around how people actually use their smartphones. From staying powered throughout busy days to delivering smoother performance and smarter photo enhancements, here’s how the OPPO A6s 5G handles them with ease.

1. Phones That Can't Handle Everyday Mishaps

A smartphone can face plenty of hazards throughout the day. From getting caught in an unexpected downpour during your commute, to using your device with wet hands after a workout, accidents can happen when you least expect them. For users who spend time outdoors, dust and unpredictable weather can add another layer of concern.

The OPPO A6s 5G features IP69 Water and Dust Resistance, designed to help safeguard your device against the elements. Combined with Splash Touch and Glove Touch, you can stay connected and in control even with wet hands or while wearing gloves. Wherever the day takes you, the OPPO A6s 5G delivers durability you can count on.

2. Battery Life That Doesn't Last

Running out of battery before the day ends remains one of the most common frustrations among smartphone users. A typical day filled with work, school, entertainment, and social media can put a constant strain on battery life, making frequent charging part of the routine. As devices age, that challenge often becomes even more noticeable as battery performance gradually declines.

From attending online classes and managing work tasks, to scrolling through social media and catching up with friends over mobile games, the OPPO A6s 5G is equipped with a massive 7000mAh Large Battery designed to keep pace with busy days. Beyond impressive capacity, the battery is engineered for long-term durability, offering up to 5 Years Durable Battery performance to help maintain reliable power over time. Paired with 60-Month Fluency Protection, the OPPO A6s 5G is built to deliver a smooth and consistent experience year after year, making it a dependable companion designed with longevity in mind.

3. Slowdowns That Disrupt Entertainment

A great smartphone experience goes beyond performance, it should look smooth, sound immersive, and stay responsive when it matters most. The OPPO A6s 5G delivers on all fronts with a 120Hz Ultra Bright Display that provides fluid visuals and enhanced visibility even under bright outdoor conditions. Complementing the display are Dual Stereo Speakers, creating a fuller and more immersive audio experience for everyday content.

For users who demand sustained performance, the SuperCool VC System helps manage heat efficiently, while AI GameBoost 2.0 optimizes system resources to support smoother, more responsive gameplay during extended sessions. Together, these features help ensure a consistently enjoyable experience whether you're watching, browsing, or gaming.

4. Photos That Need Too Much Fixing

Advanced photo editing is no longer limited to professional software. With the OPPO A6s 5G, a range of intelligent imaging tools makes it easier to enhance photos directly on your smartphone. It includes AI Eraser 2.0 for removing unwanted elements, AI Unblur for improving image sharpness, and AI Clarity Enhancer for bringing out greater detail. Complementing these are creative tools such as AI Perfect Shot, AI Recompose, and AI Studio, which provide additional flexibility for refining and reimagining photos. Together, they help users achieve polished results quickly and intuitively.

Finding Your Everyday Companion

The OPPO A6 is ideal for users looking for dependable performance and generous storage. It comes in Sakura Pink, Sapphire Blue, and Aurora Gold, and is available in 4GB + 256GB for Php 17,999 and 8GB + 256GB for Php 20,999.

Users who want the added benefits of 5G connectivity can opt for the OPPO A6s 5G, available in Ice White and Cappuccino Brown. It comes in a 6GB + 128GB variant priced at Php 22,999 and an 8GB + 256GB variant priced at Php 25,999.

Discover more about the OPPO A6s 5G by visiting OPPO Philippines’ official website at www.oppo.com.ph/ or OPPO Philippines’ official social media pages on Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok.

 

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