HONOR Connect Brings the HONOR Ecosystem Together for a Seamless Device Experience

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From smartphones and tablets to smartwatches and earbuds, HONOR devices work together to make digital experiences more convenient every day.

HONOR Philippines is making it easier for users to move across smartphones, tablets, wearables, and audio devices through HONOR Connect, an ecosystem feature that links compatible HONOR products for a more connected experience across work, communication, entertainment, and everyday activities.

HONOR Connect enables cross-device features including connected notifications and calls, screen sharing, connected apps, network sharing, connected camera, and content transfers. Depending on the compatible devices and software versions, users can share files, access information, and continue selected activities across screens.

“As consumers use more devices in their everyday lives, we believe the experience should become simpler, not more complicated,” said Stephen Cheng, Vice President of HONOR Philippines. “HONOR Connect brings our devices together so users can choose the right device for what they need to do while staying connected across work, wellness, and entertainment. We want our technology to work naturally around the user.”

One Ecosystem, Different Roles

The HONOR Magic V6 offers the flexibility of a foldable smartphone, with its expansive inner display supporting productivity and multitasking on the go. It can also connect with other compatible HONOR devices to extend the experience beyond the smartphone.

For users who need more screen space, the HONOR MagicPad4 provides a larger canvas for productivity, content, and multitasking, while cross-device capabilities make it easier to share information between compatible devices.

The HONOR Watch 6 keeps key information within reach while supporting an active lifestyle. Connected features allow users to stay updated through notifications and calls on supported devices without always needing to reach their smartphone.

Meanwhile, the HONOR Earbuds 4 complement the connected experience for calls, music, and entertainment, keeping audio and conversations within easy reach throughout the day.

Designed Around the Way People Use Their Devices

Together, these devices demonstrate how an ecosystem can give users flexibility without requiring every device to serve the same purpose. Users can check updates on their Watch 6, manage communication and tasks on the Magic V6, move to the MagicPad4 when a larger display is needed, and use the Earbuds 4 for calls or entertainment.

HONOR Connect also supports selected cross-brand scenarios. Compatible HONOR smartphones and tablets can transfer content with iPhone and iPad devices, Mac computers, and supported devices from other brands. Availability and supported functions vary by device, operating system, and software version.

As HONOR continues to expand across smartphones, tablets, PCs, wearables, and audio devices, HONOR Connect brings these experiences closer together, giving users more freedom to build a connected setup around their individual needs and routines.

For more information about HONOR Philippines, you may visit: https://www.honor.com/ph/. To stay updated on launch announcements, product information, and exclusive offers, follow HONOR Philippines’ social media platforms on Facebook (Facebook.com/HonorPhilippines), Instagram (Instagram.com/honorph/) and TikTok: (Tiktok.com/@honorphilippines) for exclusive launch updates, product information, and more.

HONOR Pad X9b Max Officially Launches in the Philippines for as Low as PHP 19,999

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The latest HONOR tablet features a 13-inch 120Hz 2.5K HONOR Max Display, 10,100mAh Max Battery, and IMAX Enhanced for a bigger entertainment experience.

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

Maya brings teamwork to the pitch, wins CFL title

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Cross-functional team claims Corporate Football League Division 3 Cup

with a perfect 9–0 record

By day, they help develop, build, run and support Maya’s payments and digital banking products for consumers and businesses. On the football field, the Maya team completed a perfect run to win the Corporate Division 3 Cup of the Corporate Football League 2026.

Maya’s Corporate Football League team is comprised of employees across various functions and departments, reflecting the dynamic, people-centric culture at the Philippines’ leading digital financial services platform.

The squad was distinctly Maya, bringing together colleagues from product development, engineering, technology, data science, consumer business, credit, enterprise, strategic partnerships, marketing, corporate affairs and strategy and programs. Its cross-functional character reflects the dynamic, people-centric culture at Maya, the Philippines’ leading digital financial services platform.

Maya defeated Shopee, 3–1, in the final at the Atleta ’63 Turf Field in Bridgetowne, Pasig City. The victory capped an unbeaten campaign from July to August, with the team winning all nine matches, scoring 31 goals and conceding only three.

The team advanced through victories over UnionBank, Wells Fargo, Shopee, GCash, JPMorgan Chase, RCM and Globe before defeating UnionBank, 2–0, in the semifinals.

“We came from very different teams across Maya, but on the pitch everyone had one priority: do what the team needed,” said Mohamed Omar Mahmoud, Maya football team co-captain and senior strategic partnerships officer. “People showed up, trained hard and trusted one another. Going 9–0 was special, but the best part was winning it together.”

Respect for people is one of the four pillars of Maya’s environmental, social and governance framework. Maya’s people strategy brings together professional development, health and wellness, workplace safety, and employee engagement, reflecting its view that well-being is important to how people perform and grow.

Sports and shared-interest activities complement these programs by giving colleagues more ways to stay active, connect beyond their usual teams and build relationships across the organization.

“At Maya, engagement goes beyond formal workplace programs,” said Charee Lanza,

Group Chief People Officer at Maya. “We want people to have opportunities to stay active, pursue shared interests and connect with colleagues they may not normally work with. This team showed how that energy, discipline and sense of ownership can bring people together.”

The Corporate Football League is an amateur football competition that brings together teams from companies and organizations across different industries. Its tournaments include corporate, mixed open and women’s categories, with corporate teams grouped into competitive divisions.

Activate your vivo Account, unlock more benefits

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vivo is inviting smartphone users to activate their vivo Accounts to access a range of device services and Membership benefits, from digital warranty records and data backup to repair assistance, device protection, and member-exclusive perks.

The vivo Membership program gives customers a way to manage essential services and access benefits throughout their device ownership.

Single account for essential device services

Once activated, a vivo Account gives users access to their E-Warranty Card, allowing them to view their warranty status and policies digitally. This gives customers an easier way to keep track of their device coverage without relying on a physical warranty document.

The account also connects users to vivo Cloud and EasyShare, which can back up photos, contacts, and messages and make transferring data easier when upgrading to another vivo device.

For lost or stolen devices, Find Hub allows users to remotely locate, lock, or erase their phone. Members can also use their account to book repairs, locate service centers, and contact vivo customer support through Messenger, WhatsApp, and Live Chat.

Users can also access self-service tools to test, optimize, and manage their devices, giving them more options to address common device concerns on their own.

Membership unlocks more benefits

Beyond device services, activating a vivo Account lets customers join the vivo Membership program, which has three levels: Member, Silver, and Gold.

Membership levels are determined by accumulated EXP points. Customers earn 1 EXP point for every Php 1 spent on a phone, 10 EXP points per day for signing in to vivo.com, and 1,000 EXP points for registering an account.

The current membership classifications are:

Member: 0–29,999 EXP points

Silver: 30,000–39,999 EXP points

Gold: 40,000 EXP points and above

As membership levels increase, customers gain access to additional service benefits.

More perks at every membership level

Members receive one free screen protector per year, up to 12 free maintenance and inspection services per year, mobile phone detection, free repair service, and free mail-in repair service. They also receive free shipping for purchases with a minimum spend of Php 1,000.

Silver Members receive four free screen protectors per year, loaner phone service, and free shipping for life.

Gold Members receive six free screen protectors per year, priority customer service, a 10% discount on repair parts up to three times per year, loaner phone service, and free shipping for life.

“Membership is intended to make the services customers need after buying a vivo phone easier to access and understand,” said vivo Philippines Brand Marketing Director Liu Lu. “By bringing warranty information, device support, repair services, and membership benefits into one account, customers can continue to get value from their devices throughout their ownership.”

Activation takes only a few minutes

Customers can activate their vivo Account through the vivo Store app on their vivo smartphone. Users can open the vivo Store app, select Me, sign in using their Google account or email, and select Member to view their account and current EXP points.

vivo Product Experts can also assist customers with account registration and E-Warranty activation in stores. The activation process takes about two to three minutes, allowing customers to set up their account while completing their purchase.

With an activated vivo Account, customers can have their warranty information, device services, and Membership benefits connected to one account, giving them a more convenient way to manage their vivo experience beyond the point of purchase.

A World of Flavours Awaits at Café by Westside

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From Filipino favourites and international comfort food to an abundant Saturday dinner buffet, Café by Westside gives diners more reasons to gather around the table.

Some meals call for a favourite you already know. Others are an invitation to try something new. At Café by Westside, the all-day dining restaurant of Grand Westside Manila Bay, guests can do a little of both.

Open daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Café by Westside takes diners from early breakfasts to leisurely lunches and relaxed dinners. Its à la carte menu travels from Filipino favourites to Asian, Indian, Arabic and Western dishes, while Saturday evenings bring an even wider journey with the restaurant’s World of Flavours Dinner Buffet.

Whether it is breakfast before the day begins, lunch with colleagues, an afternoon meal with the family or a Saturday dinner with friends, the restaurant is designed around one simple pleasure: good food shared around the table.

From familiar favourites to something new: the à la carte menu

Café by Westside’s à la carte menu brings together dishes from home and farther afield, giving diners plenty to explore throughout the day.

Filipino flavours have a natural place on the menu. Kare-Kare, one of the restaurant’s chef signatures, pairs slow-cooked oxtail with a savoury peanut sauce and shrimp paste, while Home Style Sinigang brings the familiar comfort of a sour broth with a choice of shrimp, salmon, US beef or pork belly. Adobo, Crispy Pata, Lechon Kawali, Pinakbet with Bagnet and Pancit add to the line-up of well-loved local favourites.

Then the menu begins to travel.

Guests can move from Seafood Laksa, with prawns, squid and mussels in Malaysian coconut broth, to Pad Thai and Black Pepper Beef. Indian and Arabic selections include Murgh Makhani, Chicken Masala, Vegetable Korma, Chana Masala and Biryani, layered with spices, herbs and caramelized onions and offered with chicken, egg, seafood, vegetables or lamb.

For those craving something more familiar, the Signature Westside Burger, made with US Angus beef on a charcoal brioche bun, joins a selection of pasta, sandwiches and classic comfort food. Lighter choices include Lumpiang Sariwa, Thai Prawn and Pomelo Salad and Vietnamese Vegetable Spring Rolls.

“Good food should feel familiar, but there should always be something new to discover,” says Chef Chris Lugtu, Executive Chef of Grand Westside Manila Bay. “At Café by Westside, we bring together flavours our guests know and love with dishes they may be trying for the first time. For us, it’s about cooking food people genuinely enjoy and giving them a reason to come back for another plate.”

Save room for something sweet

The journey does not have to end with the main course. Café by Westside’s à la carte dessert selection includes Dulce de Leche Cheesecake, 24-Carat Moist Chocolate Mousse Cake, Sugar-Free Tiramisu and Westside Homemade Gelato, with flavours changing according to the day’s selection.

Whether stopping in for a favourite or choosing something new, the à la carte experience gives diners the freedom to make Café by Westside their own — from a quick lunch to a long catch-up over dessert.

Saturday nights become a World of Flavours

The à la carte menu may take diners around the world throughout the week, but on Saturday evenings, that spirit of discovery takes on a different form with Café by Westside’s World of Flavours Dinner Buffet.

Designed for diners who enjoy variety, the buffet brings different cuisines together in one generous spread. Guests can explore Filipino and Asian favourites, Indian and Middle Eastern flavours, Western classics, freshly prepared selections and desserts, building their own journey around the buffet one plate at a time.

There is no prescribed way to experience it. Start with something familiar, venture into a dish you have never tried before, return for a favourite — or discover something good enough to deserve a second helping.

Rather than centring the experience around any one cuisine, World of Flavours reflects the same approach that shapes Café by Westside: plenty of choice, familiar flavours alongside international discoveries, and food made to be enjoyed together.

It is an easy invitation to turn Saturday dinner into an occasion — gather the family, catch up with friends after a long week, or simply arrive hungry and see where the evening takes you.

“Dining has always been one of the ways people come together, and that sense of connection is very much part of the experience we want to create at Grand Westside,” says Joe Xavier Fijardo, General Manager of Grand Westside Manila Bay. “Café by Westside welcomes families, friends, travellers and our local community to share a table, enjoy good food and spend time together. World of Flavours gives them another reason to do just that.”

An all-day table in Westside City

Located in Westside City, Parañaque, Café by Westside is within easy reach of Entertainment City, SM Mall of Asia and Ninoy Aquino International Airport, making it a convenient dining destination for hotel guests, nearby residents, families and groups.

From breakfast before the day begins to an à la carte lunch or dinner, and a Saturday evening spent tasting your way around the world, Café by Westside offers an easy reason to gather — and perhaps discover a new favourite along the way.

Café by Westside

All-Day Dining

Open daily | 6:00 AM–10:00 PM

À La Carte Menu

Available daily

Breakfast Buffet

Daily | 6:00 AM–10:00 AM

PHP 1,500 nett per person

World of Flavours Dinner Buffet

Saturdays | 6:00 PM–10:00 PM

PHP 2,298 nett per person

For reservations and inquiries:

+63 917 120 2815

+63 2 8230 8880 | +63 2 8230 8808

dine@grandwestsidemanila.com