Packed with Awesomeness! Score the best holiday gift bundles for your loved ones with the Galaxy A Series

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On the hunt for the perfect holiday gift? Celebrate an awesome season in style like Donny Pangilinan and Belle Mariano with the Samsung Galaxy A Series and capture every moment with your friends and family! With exclusive holiday promos, you can enjoy awesome features of the Samsung Galaxy A series and feel the kilig just like DonBelle in their holiday film series together with Samsung. You’ll be even more merry as you can get an additional P2,000 off when you trade in your J series device for any Galaxy A series device from Samsung authorized dealers until December 31, 2023.1

It’s the season of awesome with the Galaxy A54 5G and A34 5G’s new holiday colors

Make this season a holiday to remember with a new Galaxy A-series phone. Get a free Galaxy Buds FE worth P5,490 and free Travel Adapter worth P949 when you buy a Galaxy A54 5G or Galaxy A34 5G until December 31.2 Get another P1,000 off your purchase when you trade in your Galaxy J series for any of the Galaxy A54 5G or A34 5G.3

Add a splash of color to your holidays with the Galaxy A54 5G (P26,990), now available in a pristine Awesome White finish featuring a luxurious glossy back glass panel. Meanwhile, the Galaxy A34 5G (P21,990) radiates elegance in Awesome Silver, showcasing an iridescent finish and a sophisticated prism-patterned back panel.

Collect heartwarming memories of your family reunions and barkada get-togethers by capturing them with the Galaxy A54 5G’s 50 MP main camera, 32 MP selfie camera, 12 MP ultrawide and a 5 MP Macro camera and learn from DonBelle how to make your holiday portraits more awesome by using the Object Eraser feature, as shown in this video.

Enjoy joyful moments to the fullest without worries just like DonBelle in this film, as the Galaxy A54 5G and A34 5G are both IP67 rated–making them dustproof and water-resistant that can withstand up to 1 meter of water for up to 30 minutes–so you can truly have an awesome time anytime, anywhere.

Catch up on your holiday movie marathon with your buddies on the immersive Super AMOLED displays, 6.4-inch on the Galaxy A54 5G and 6.6-inch on the Galaxy A34 5G, with FHD+ resolution for realistic colors. Enjoy continuous streaming on your vacation with no lags, thanks to the fast 5G connectivity and a supercharged battery that gives you enough juice for more than 2 days of power with a single charge – up to 50% in only 30 minutes. See it come to life in this short feature in Samsung’s Facebook page.

Affordable and awesome gifts with the Galaxy A05 and A05s

If you’re looking for holiday gifts that won’t put a dent in your wallet, you should get the Galaxy A05 or A05s. Deck the halls with the new Samsung Galaxy A05 for only P5,690 for the 64GB variant, and P6,690 for the 128GB; while the Galaxy A05s retails at P7,990 for the 128GB variant. You can even get a free 25W travel Adapter worth P1,190 which is perfect for your holiday vacation.

To help manage holiday spending, you can get these phones at a 0% interest on installment payment option via Home Credit at any participating store until December 31, 2023.4 Just submit one (1) valid ID, and apply for a loan from a Home Credit representative in the store which can get approved in minutes.

Keep the holiday fun going as the Galaxy A05 is equipped with a powerful octa-core, 4GB of memory and 64/128GB internal storage that gives an efficient performance for any task at hand. The Galaxy A05s, on the other hand, is powered with the Snapdragon® 680 processor, a 4GB of memory and 128GB internal storage for that seamless gaming, viewing, and social media experience. Both phones also have a 5,000mAh battery supported with 25W fast charging, so you’ll have an enjoyable phone experience for a long time. Match your holiday style with the Galaxy A05 and A05s awesome colors and designs; Light Green and Black for the Galaxy A05s, while the Galaxy A05 comes in Black and Silver with linear patterned backside.

Upgrade your holidays with the Galaxy A24 LTE

Celebrate the season with an awesome phone upgrade! Get the Galaxy A24 LTE for only P12,990 until December 31, 2023 when you trade in your old Galaxy J series device.5 More cheers are on the way, as you can also enjoy a free Travel Adapter worth P949.6

Get back onto the Galaxy holiday with the Galaxy A24 LTE that matches your style; the Light Green color suits your funky and colorful fits, while the Black fits perfectly for that elegant holiday look–both in glossy finish. You’ll also enjoy watching your favorite shows on its 6.5-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display that renders crystal clear graphics, and 1,000 nits of brightness so you can watch on your phone clearly even in broad daylight.

So come all ye who’s looking for the perfect awesome gift and get the Galaxy A series still available at Samsung Experience Stores, online shops, and participating retail partners. You can also find out more about what DonBelle loves about the Galaxy A series, especially these holidays by following Samsung Philippines in IG and FB at @samsungPH. For more information, visit www.samsung.com/ph/.

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COMCO Mundo announces major promotions on its Epic 7th year

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 Camp COMCO’s top graduates appointed to key positions

To cap off its “Epic 7 Years” celebration, global award-winning and powerhouse communications group COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises announces major promotions for its various business units.

As the group of companies continue to grow, COMCO Mundo announced the promotion of Joyce Yu as Account Operations Director and Business Unit Administrator of COMCO Southeast Asia, the New PR and Smart Social agency of the group.  As a seasoned communications expert, Joyce specializes in Public Relations, Advertising, Events and Activation and Branding. Ms. Yu successfully spearheaded COMCO SEA’s PR campaigns and events the European Higher Education Fair 2022 and 2023, Eastern Communications, Philusa Corporation, Remy Martin, World Vision, Alaxan, Lalamove, Teleperformance, Jobstreet, Skechers, LaLiga, and United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), among others.

COMCO Mundo also continues to discover and develop millennial and Gen Z talents through the Camp COMCO Mentorship program, an intensive and comprehensive talent incubation initiative, industry linkage course, and apprenticeship program designed to transform communication, marketing, and multimedia arts students and fresh graduates into revolutionary practitioners of the new disciplines and global practices of New PR and Smart Social. Included in the major promotions this year were the top graduates of the industry-acclaimed Camp COMCO Mentorship Program and Grand Champions of the House Wars pitch competition, the culminating activity and test for Camp COMCO apprentices where they develop strategic communications plans for actual brands and organizations.

Starting with homegrown talent Queenie Resmundo from Camp COMCO Cycle 2’s House Flying Fox, she is now the Agency’s newest Senior Account Operations Manager and Business Unit Administrator Pro Tempore / Partner for COMCO Southeast Asia. Jam Bufi, a graduate of Camp COMCO Mentorship Program Cycle 5, has been promoted to Associate Integrated Communications Manager and Business Unit Administrator Pro Tempore for TARO AOX Inc., the specialist agency for digital, emerging technologies and integrated communications of COMCO Mundo.

Paula Sison from Camp COMCO Cycle 19’s House Flying Fox continues to expand her skills and craft in the PR industry as well as demonstrate her leadership potential as she takes on her new role as COMCO Mundo's Senior Executive Initiatives and Communications Officer. Also qualifying for accelerated promotion are fast-rising young PR practitioners Mabel Villanueva from Camp COMCO Cycle 15’s House Bearcat and Gabbie Marcelo from Camp COMCO Cycle 18’s House Whaleshark who are now Brand Communications Officer and Executive Initiatives and Communications Officer, respectively. With her groundbreaking performance from her apprenticeship to her actual career practice in COMCO, Narah Faigal from Camp COMCO Cycle 15’s House Whaleshark also earned an accelerated promotion to Multimedia Arts Officer.

Demonstrating her exemplary work and leadership potential, Hiacynth Ablanez from Camp COMCO Cycle 17’s House Hawksbill got an early promotion which is ahead of her anniversary. She now holds the position of Senior Digital and Social Associate of TARO AOX Inc. Breakthrough graphics designer Gabby Gonzales from Camp COMCO Cycle 16’s House Bearcat is also promoted to Senior Multimedia Arts Associate.

In addition, with her expertise and experience in Finance and Accounting Management, Mhyles Mercado was given an accelerated promotion and is now COMCO Mundo’s Corporate Services Supervisor.

“As the years passed by, we have witnessed our talents’ commitment, passion and excellence in our craft. We are incredibly proud of them! We can’t wait to see a brighter future for COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises as we continue to mentor and hone these amazing talents who carry out and showcase our unique brand of meaningful storytelling,” said Mr. Ferdinand L. Bondoy, COMCO Mundo’s Group Chief Executive Director and Lead Strategic Communications Counsel / Partner and Co-Founder.

To know more about COMCO Mundo, visit comcomundo.com. Follow them on social media: facebook.com/comcomundo on Facebook, linkedin.com/company/comcomundo, and @comcomundo on Instagram.

Learning Hub equips QC community with free Internet access and digital tools

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In line with its commitment to make digital services accessible for Filipinos and to help uplift lives across the country, PLDT Home, together with Zone V Camera Club and the Virlanie Foundation, launched The Learning Hub in Barangay Bagong Silangan, Quezon City. This initiative aims to empower Filipino students and their communities through reliable broadband internet connectivity, linking them with the rest of the world, and providing much-needed access to quality learning resources.

 PLDT and Smart Communications Director, President, and CEO Alfredo S. Panlilio and Zone V Camera Club President Angela Panlilio with beneficiaries of the Virlanie Foundation

The Learning Hub seeks to provide Filipino children with a free-to-use learning space, powered by fast internet connection from PLDT Home and learning tools such as computers with digital applications. This initiative was likewise designed to unlock livelihood opportunities to benefit low-income families, while also offering communities with a safe entertainment hub.

The Learning Hub at Brgy. Bagong Silangan, Quezon City

“PLDT has long been committed to building a digitally-inclusive Philippines where communities are empowered through technology. Connectivity has become a human right, and we believe in the project’s goal of helping provide quality education to ensure that no learner is left behind,” said PLDT and Smart Communications Director, President, and CEO Alfredo S. Panlilio. “We want kids in these communities to have access to the internet’s global databank and create a learning hub.”

"Witnessing the transformative impact that The Learning Hub will have on our beneficiary communities will be amazing. The potential for a graduating student to positively influence their family's life is profound, and we are honored to be part of such meaningful change,” said Angela Panlilio, President of the Zone V Camera Club which donated the gadgets for communities to use.

“The Learning Hub is a very helpful program, and it fits our foundation’s goals of providing quality education to children,” said Arlene Fernandez, Executive Director of Virlanie Foundation,  an organization that provides a safe space for children of abuse. 

The Learning Hub also aims to become a sustainable initiative, aligning the PLDT Group with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) by boosting the country’s overall digital inclusivity. It likewise supports PLDT and Smart's continuing contributions to the UN SDGs – particularly SDG 1: No Poverty and SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth – and reinforces the Group’s broader goal to promote technologies that foster educational and livelihood opportunities.

Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You” returns to No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100

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Mariah Carey continues her reign as the undisputed Queen of Christmas with “All I Want For Christmas Is You” returning to the summit of the Billboard Hot 100 this week.

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The undisputed “Queen of Christmas” also dropped a behind-the-scenes look at her sold-out tour, ‘Merry Christmas One and All!’

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The pop megastar has logged in a total of 13 weeks on the top of the chart since its release in 1994, making it the biggest holiday song of all time.

“All I Want For Christmas Is You” also makes history as it scores a record-breaking 16 weeks on top of the Billboard Global 200 chart, which ranks songs based on streaming and sales activity compiled from more than 200 countries and territories around the world.

To mark its global dominance and impact, an activation in the Philippines and Southeast Asia has gone viral featuring Mariah Carey getting “defrosted from a giant Christmas snowball.” After seeing the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Globe campaign that blew up on social media platform, X, Mariah acknowledged the tweet with a positive response complete with celebratory emojis.

In addition to the celebration of the song’s overwhelming success, Mariah Carey has released The Merry Christmas One And All! mini documentary, which gives music fans an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at her sold-out arena tour, Merry Christmas One and All!.

Embracing the festive spirit with unmatched enthusiasm, the Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter also gifted her "festive lambs" with a brand-new music video, "All I Want For Christmas Is You (Festive Lambs Edition)."

Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You” is available on all digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Entertainment. Listen to the playlist here, which includes Mariah’s iconic holiday smash.

Porsche Design and HONOR Join Forces to Combine Cutting-Edge Technologies with Functional Design

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Giant technology brand HONOR, and luxury lifestyle brand Porsche Design have announced a strategic partnership to create cutting-edge smart devices that combine exceptional design and advanced technology. The collaboration aims to deliver a range of high-end products, offering consumers a sophisticated and luxurious electronic experience that embodies the best of both brands.

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Premium Technology limited-edition HONOR 911 pays tribute 

to the iconic design legacy of Porsche

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“HONOR’s human-centric design melds with Porsche Design’s brand philosophy to create intelligent luxury products that will accelerate the mobile lifestyle of tech enthusiasts and Porsche aficionados alike. This long-term collaboration between HONOR and Porsche Design opens exciting new opportunities to bolster our growth in markets around the world,” said George Zhao, Chief Executive Officer of HONOR.

The excitement surrounding this limited-edition collaboration escalated with a teaser poster showcasing Professor Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, the original designer of the iconic Porsche 911, who also created the world’s first all-black wristwatch. The poster highlighted the goal of becoming a future classic, paying homage to Porsche's design legacy.

Chairman of the Executive Board of Porsche Lifestyle Group Stefan Buescher
and HONOR CEO George Zhao

According to Stefan Buescher, Chairman of the Executive Board of Porsche Lifestyle Group, the exclusive partnership with HONOR is a milestone for the further expansion of Porsche Design’s iconic electronics product portfolio as Porsche and HONOR share the same goal to become leaders in the modern luxury segment of smart devices.

HONOR and Porsche Design will introduce their first jointly developed smart device in China in January 2024.

For more information and announcements, you may visit HONOR’s website www.hihonor.com or social media platforms: Facebook (Facebook.com/HonorPhilippines), Instagram (Instagram.com/honorph/) and TikTok Shop: (Tiktok.com/@honorphilippines). To check out HONOR’s complete list of retail stores, go to https://www.hihonor.com/ph/retailers/.