Ben&Ben and Pamungkas team up for the performance video of “Stand By You”

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Filipino nine-piece collective Ben&Ben has recently joined forces with Indonesian singer-songwriter Pamungkas to release a performance video of “Stand By You.” The infectious pop-rock original, which is an English translation of Ben&Ben’s 2022 hit “Paninindigan Kita,” was recorded at SoundCheck Studio in Pasig City last August 5, 2022 (Friday).

Prior to the live studio session, both regional superstars were introduced to each other online last month, and got the chance to brainstorm on how to approach the song with a collaborative mindset. “We sent over a rough translation of our song Paninindigan Kita,” shares Ben&Ben in a statement. “He [Pamungkas] came up with brilliant lyrical ideas, and we ended up co-writing the English lyrics for this song with him.”

Ahead of their sold-out show at 123 Block in Mandaluyong City, Philippines, Ben&Ben and Pamungkas recently recorded a live performance of “Stand By You” complete with a fuller, more intricate arrangement and reassigned verses. The chart-topping Filipino band is more than happy about the result of the session, and how it brought the best of both worlds in one project.

“There was a natural chemistry between both artists,” says Ben&Ben. “This came out in the way the instruments were arranged and the different parts were worked into the final version of the performance.”

Ben&Ben also praised Pamungkas on how he managed to add a totally new vibe to the song, while injecting his own flair into the instrumentation. “This made the collaborative version very distinct in a way that represents both styles blended into one performance, instead of it being a straightforward cover version of the song.”

“Stand By You” is the first of the two-part collaboration between the prolific and award-winning Asian artists. They’re also set to release the performance video of “I Got To Get You” soon.

Pamungkas is currently headlining his own Southeast Asian tour to promote his fourth studio album, Birdy. His hit single “To The Bone” was a huge regional success, topping Spotify Indonesia Top 50 charts for several weeks and peaking at No. 5 on Spotify Philippines Top 50 charts last year. The song also performed well commercially in other Southeast Asian countries, particularly in Thailand, Singapore, and Malaysia.

Ben&Ben is set to conquer the international stage with their first North American tour, performing in iconic and key venues across nine cities in the US and Canada. They’re also gearing up with the release of their new international single this month—ahead of their send-off concert on September 3 at the CCP Open Grounds.

Watch the live performance of “Stand By You” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wrYBtxxgZk

Mang Inasal supports Coco Martin’s Pasasalamat Tour

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Mang Inasal sponsored the first leg of Coco Martin's Pasasalamat Tour for a recently concluded, highly-popular TV series. The event was held at the Vista Mall Taguig Open Parking Grounds.

“Just like how Mang Inasal takes pride in having Coco Martin as our endorser since 2016, we also recognize how Coco's character in the series has become a source of inspiration among its viewers and even to our very own Mang Inasal customers for the past seven years," said Mang Inasal Business Unit Head Mike V. Castro.

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Get ready to Relive The Night: OPPO Reno8 Series is coming soon

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Equipped with Dual Sony Flagship Sensors, Ultra Night Portrait & Video, and Bokeh Flare Portrait, Reno8 Series will enable you to express your multifaceted self

Capture your best moments and express yourselves freely at night as global smart device brand OPPO is set to officially launch the much-anticipated addition to the Reno series line, the Reno8 Series 5G. 

Catch the livestream launch on September 1, Thursday via OPPO Philippines’ Facebook, YouTube, and Tiktok, and be treated to exciting performances and guest appearances.

“OPPO continues its commitment for every addition to the Reno series, constantly challenging the boundaries of AI camera technology. With the upcoming launch, upwardly mobile and savvy professionals now have a smartphone to creatively express themselves. They can capture the best and clearest moments of celebration and live life to the fullest wherever and whenever they are. The OPPO Reno8 Series 5G is a testament to our commitment in providing a mobile smartphone that keeps up with the fast changing digital world,” said Chiqui Tapawan, OPPO Philippines’ Head of Marketing Communications.

The Reno8 5G is equipped with flagship-grade camera specs that can shoot your nighttime and low-light photos and videos in the clearest and highest resolution. Thanks to AI camera technology, the Reno8 Series’ Ultra Night Video and Ultra Night Portrait modes can help you relive your best moments as if you were viewing them in real time.

Both smartphones produce professional-looking photos with the OPPO Reno8 5G having Dual Sony Flagship Sensors to give poster-quality portraits with crisp, color-rich images, and the OPPO Reno8 Z 5G having Ultra-Clear 108MP Image which delivers a high-definition photo no matter the light level.

The OPPO Reno8 Series 5G also features the brand new OPPO Glow design - the streamlined unibody design of the Reno8 5G gives a seamless and premium feel and is available in two colorways, Shimmer Gold and Shimmer Black, and the Reno8 Z 5G’s ultra-slim body comes in Dawnlight Gold and Starlight Black and features a retro design that sits snug in the palm of your hand.

The Reno8 Series 5G doesn’t just power your portraits, it also powers your lifestyle. Powered with the MediaTek Dimensity 1300 (available in Reno8 5G) and ColorOS 12.1 (both models), you’ll be assured of a smooth and efficient mobile phone experience. It also boasts super-fast charging speeds, thanks to the 80W SUPERVOOC of the Reno8 5G and 33W SUPERVOOC of the Reno8 Z 5G, making sure you’re powered up from morning till night.

Capture your epic memories with the all-new Reno8 Series 5G coming soon in the Philippines. Tune in on OPPO Philippines’ Facebook, Youtube and Tiktok pages for the exclusive livestream event where you can get a chance to win the latest and premium Reno series, and Relive The Night in Portrait. Pre-order starts on September 1 on all OPPO Philippines official partner stores, you can also check out e-commerce sites such as Lazada, Shopee and TikTok.

To know more about OPPO’s latest Reno8 Series 5G, visit the OPPO Philippines’ official website at www.oppo.com.ph/.

Globe extends personalized service to more broadband customers through Viber communities

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Through challenging times, Filipinos have always found solace and support in being part of communities. That sense of belonging in a space with people we share something with has become a lifeline, especially as we continue to battle through the pandemic.

To extend Globe’s unique brand of care, the leading digital solutions platform is reaching out to more broadband customers by setting up new Viber communities.

Globe At Home has set up three more Viber communities this year to serve residents of Bonifacio Global City and McKinley, Acacia Estates, and select villages in Quezon City.

To date, Globe has 14 Viber communities catering to more than 7,000 members from Valenzuela, Cavite, Naga and Camarines Sur, Legazpi and Albay, Cebu, Davao, and other partner villages.

“These communities are our way of bringing care closer to home, assuring our customers that help is only a message away when they need it. Concurrently, our hotline remains open for customers who need utmost care such as our senior citizens and those affected by calamities,” said Beck Eclipse, Globe’s Chief Customer Experience Officer.

Broken down, ​Globe owns and manages 11 Viber groups with ​a total of ​5,406 members​, and joined 3 groups established by partners to serve​ 1,986 members.

Since the launch of its first Viber community in 2020, Globe At Home has continued to make strides in expanding to other communities around the country.

This brand of #AlagangGlobe is part of the company’s commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly UN SDG No. 9 which highlights the roles of infrastructure and innovation as crucial drivers of economic growth and development.

These localized groups deliver targeted and more focused servicing such as addressing community-specific queries and concerns like fiber availability in the area and local service disruptions, recommending the best customer channel for a specific concern, and offering products that are relevant to the community. Members also get immediate assistance from live Globe Care Specialists and same-day repair visits depending on the time the concern was raised.

Likewise, the communities provide updates on the latest plans and relevant offers in their areas, as well as restoration efforts in case of outages.

More and more customers use these Viber communities to get the support they need and are sharing their positive experience.

"Thank you for your call and for speedily resolving the issues I brought up on this platform."

- Quezon City Community Member

“Just sharing feedback regarding this community chat. I joined and messaged them yesterday because I was having connectivity issues. They called me immediately and sent a technician this morning to check on my modem and mesh. It was fixed within an hour. So happy!”

- Acacia Estates Community Member

“Hello! Just wanted to extend my thanks for resolving my speed issue yesterday. All is well now. Thank you!”

- Ayala Westgrove Community Member

"Thank you so much Alagang Globe - Naga and CamSur for the prompt action on my concerns. God bless!"

- Naga and CamSur Community Member

“An actual person will reply and eventually contact you as needed. Worked for me and the response was great!”

- Acacia Estates Community Member

"Thank you for being so prompt and attentive."

- Alabang South Community Member

Interested Globe At Home postpaid and prepaid customers can check if there is a Viber community in their area by accessing the link or QR code at https://glbe.co/viber-help. Customers living in villages with existing Viber communities may also check with their respective homeowners associations on how to join.

“We believe that having an active presence in Viber communities enriches the service experience of our customers. This digital channel allows us to reach out directly to more customers than ever before,” said Eclipse.

Globe will continue to roll out more Viber communities in the coming months and introduce new features to further enhance customer experience.

To learn more about Globe, visit www.globe.com.ph.

Behind-the-Scene of HONOR's New Intelligent Manufacturing Industrial Park

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With unique synergy between R&D and manufacturing capabilities, HONOR is confident to provide premium products and best-in-class user experiences to Filipino Consumers.

HONOR , a leading global provider of smart devices which recently confirmed its comeback to the Philippines last August 9, 2022, revealed the proprietary technology behind its smartphones, laptops, wearables, and routers made exclusively in the HONOR Intelligent Manufacturing Industrial Park. The highly-secured facility is the brand's first self-funded factory. Demonstrating excellence, it’s the brand's commitment to delivering cutting-edge innovation as testament to HONOR’s capability to manufacture high-quality premium products at scale.

HONOR Intelligent Manufacturing Industrial Park

“The opening of the HONOR Intelligent Manufacturing Industrial Park was a significant milestone of our success in integrating our R&D capabilities into our manufacturing processes. The consolidation allows us to better harness our expertise across both fields,” said George Zhao, CEO of HONOR Device Co, Ltd. “In addition to bolstering our manufacturing capacities, the smart manufacturing facility houses world-class production, testing and quality control equipment that ensures our premium products live up to our customers’ high expectations.”

Seamless Integration between R&D and Manufacturing

The HONOR Intelligent Manufacturing Industrial Park is the brand’s first self-funded factory. Equipped with cutting-edge manufacturing and testing facilities to support every aspect of smartphone manufacturing, the Park is integral to assuring the quality of the brand’s premium offerings. With 20 percent of the staff working in the Park being R&D personnel, HONOR weaves its R&D resources into the Park’s core capabilities, maximizing the synergy between the two and enabling manufacturing technology to keep pace with innovation.

​​Managing End-to-End Quality Control with the Power of Automation and Intelligence

Automation reduces the variation and defects caused by human errors resulting in greater consistency in quality. HONOR’s Intelligent Manufacturing Industrial Park is equipped with industry-leading high precision automatic manufacturing technology, including an automatic precision assembly machine (for installing the 89° Super Curved Display used in HONOR smartphones) that can achieve assembly precision of up to 75 microns (about a hair’s diameter). The automatic battery assembly equipment adopts high-precision optical detection which can detect foreign bodies (as small as up to 40 microns) and monitor real-time pressure, ensuring safety of batteries produced and reducing safety risks caused by manual work. Seventy-five percent of the production line is completed using automation, of which more than 40 percent was developed by HONOR’s own Research & Development team. HONOR’s automated production line enables one smartphone to leave the line every 28.5 seconds (cycle time).

Quality control is ensured from the manufacturing to testing phase through the close monitoring of every step of the assembly line. When an anomaly is detected, an alert is triggered followed by timely correction of the issue. While the common industry practice is to separate assembly and burn-in testing (offline aging process), HONOR uses an online aging process where assembly and burn-in testing are done in one process. HONOR’s process consists of over 150 prediction tests that quickly detect quality issues and shortens the turnover and testing period.

HONOR has adopted the “manufacturing supermarket" concept to build a lean and intelligent material distribution system. The real-time demand of the production line is linked to the intelligent selection of off shelf components. As a result, colleagues can manage a rapid error-free process of material selection that is then automatically delivered to the production station by Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV) across floors and inventory areas. After product packaging is completed, the AGV’s intelligent scheduling system automatically picks up the products.

Three Pillars of Manufacturing Excellence

Automation, digitalization, and intelligent technology serve as the cornerstones underpinning the Park’s core manufacturing capabilities. The Park operates with 75 percent of its production line automated, minimizing the risk of human error. Additionally, more than 40 percent of the automated production equipment is developed in-house, which serves as further evidence of the tight integration between R&D and manufacturing capabilities at the Park.

All key equipment in the production facility supports digital control systems, allowing HONOR to better manage the entire production line and reap better efficiency as well as improve product quality.

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About HONOR

HONOR is a leading global provider of smart devices. It is dedicated to becoming a global iconic technology brand and creating a new intelligent world for everyone through its powerful products and services. With an unwavering focus on R&D, it is committed to developing technology that empowers people around the globe to go beyond, giving them the freedom to achieve and do more. Offering a range of high-quality smartphones, tablets, laptops and wearables to suit every budget, HONOR’s portfolio of innovative, premium and reliable products enable people to become a better version of themselves.

For more information, please visit the HONOR Philippines Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/HonorPhilippines