Christopher de Leon Celebrates 5 Years with Pacific Cross Philippines: A Partnership Rooted in Trust

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Award-winning Filipino actor Christopher de Leon has once again solidified his partnership with Pacific Cross Philippines, renewing his role as the brand’s trusted ambassador. Since 2019, Mr. de Leon has been the face of Pacific Cross, embodying the brand’s commitment to providing reliable health and travel insurance for Filipino families.

“I’m proud to continue my journey with Pacific Cross,” shared Christopher. “They have been a reliable partner in my own health journey, and I’m honored to represent a company that stands by its promise of care and protection.”

Christopher’s connection with Pacific Cross goes beyond endorsements; it’s personal. In 2020, when he faced a challenging battle with COVID-19, Pacific Cross was there to provide crucial support. This first-hand experience deepened his belief in the brand’s dedication to protecting the health and well-being of its clients.

The ceremonial contract signing was held on November 21, 2024, at the Pacific Cross Head Office in Makati City. The momentous occasion was graced by Pacific Cross executives, including local and regional leaders. It was a celebration of a partnership built on shared values and trust.

Adding a personal touch to the day, Christopher was joined by his wife, Ms. Sandy Andolong de Leon, and their daughter, Ms. Mica de Leon. After the formalities, the family took time to meet Pacific Cross employees, spreading warmth and joy throughout the office. Employees were thrilled to interact with the celebrated actor, snapping photos and sharing stories—a true testament to the inspiring figure Christopher has become.

As Pacific Cross Philippines moves forward with its mission to provide innovative and trustworthy insurance solutions, having Christopher de Leon at its helm as Brand Ambassador underscores the company’s dedication to uplifting Filipino families.

For Christopher, this partnership is more than a professional commitment—it’s a shared advocacy for ensuring a healthier, more secure future for every Filipino.

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About Pacific Cross Philippines

Pacific Cross is one of the leading medical and travel insurance providers in the Philippines. As Pacific Cross is here to find ways to best serve its clients during times of need, they are providing COVID-19 coverage for travelers through their Travelsafe Insurance Plans. Pacific Cross reserves the right to review and limit coverage and/or impose the exclusion on pandemics at any time.

How a True AI Companion Can Unleash Your Creativity

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For more than a decade, people all over the world have consistently enhanced their productivity and creativity by turning to Galaxy smartphones. Chief among them, the Galaxy S Ultra series, which is built on a legacy of innovation of our Galaxy Note series has become synonymous with boundless creativity and is loved by countless Galaxy fans.

With its incredible power, expansive screen and iconic S Pen, Galaxy S Ultra is renowned for helping people seamlessly follow their inspirations or capture ideas anytime, anywhere – even without unlocking the phone and digging for a note-taking app.

Creativity Like Never Before

Last year, Samsung introduced Galaxy AI, ushering a new era of mobile experiences. This groundbreaking technology helped the Galaxy S Ultra series evolve into an even more indispensable tool for maximizing creative freedom. And now, your creativity is about to reach new heights.

Sketch to Image, now integrated into Drawing assist, is now evolving. Utilizing more than a single input, like drawing with S Pen or your finger, it is becoming a multimodal experience. Now you can breathe life into your ideas by sketching them, writing out a description of the image you want with text, or using the voice command say what to draw. If you can envision it, Galaxy AI can help you create it.

Let’s say you want to really let your imagination run wild. You can draw a cat using S Pen and then, with multimodal Galaxy AI, you can type a “spacesuit” to put your cat in a space suit and visualize them in outer space. Or maybe you’re thinking about your dream home. Using the S Pen, you make a quick drawing of the façade. But maybe you’re not sure where you want your dream home to be. Simply type some possible locations, like “by the beach” or “in the mountains” and Drawing assist will help you see your future home in a new light.

From Note to Ultra and Beyond

This level of creative freedom is built on a legacy of innovation that began in 2011, when we introduced the Galaxy Note to redefine what was creatively possible on a smartphone. That power and spirit of innovation lives on through the Galaxy S Ultra series, and it continues to evolve with Galaxy AI.

With One UI 7, Samsung’s first integrated AI platform, your phone will become a true AI companion that understands natural language through text and speech, as well as images. It will be a new standard of multimodal mobile AI that enables incredible creativity. But this is just a preview. Tune into Galaxy Unpacked on January 23, 2:00 AM PH Time to see how the next Galaxy S series can truly unleash your creativity. Join us as we unveil a new chapter in mobile AI – premium Galaxy innovations that bring seamless convenience into every moment of your life. The event will be streamed live on Samsung.com, Samsung Newsroom, and Samsung’s YouTube channel beginning at 2:00 AM PH Time.

Make sure to visit news.samsung/com/ph for all upcoming teasers, trailers and updates ahead of Unpacked 2025. Register to Galaxy Unpacked and get up to ₱5,000 e-voucher when you complete your registration by visiting https://www.samsung.com/ph/unpacked/.

Philippines’ digital lending market to potentially exceed US$ 1 billion in 2025

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During the ten months of 2024, both non-bank digital lenders and digital banks generated 58.9 million app downloads.

The digital lending market in the Philippines — consisting of duly-registered non-bank digital lenders and digital banks — could exceed US$ 1 billion in the second half of 2025, with likelihood of growth at an accelerated pace due to the high demand for online technologies from consumers.

New analysis from Digido revealed that in terms of market structure, non-bank digital lenders are expected to make up 55.2% or US$ 556.5 million during that timeframe while digital banks make up 44.8% or US$ 451 million.

The forecasted billion dollar market size is considerably higher than US$ 796 million expected by end-2024 and US$ 693 million tallied in 2023.

During the ten months of 2024, both non-bank digital lenders and digital banks generated 58.9 million app downloads. Should dynamics improve or maintain, Digido expects the total number of downloads for both non-bank digital lenders and digital banks to have reached approximately 73.5 million in 2024, 56.4% more than tallied in 2023.

From 2013 to 2023, the Philippines’ digital lending market has been growing at an average of 28% (or US$68 million) per year.

Commenting on the findings, Digido business development manager Rose Arreco said: “Our latest findings affirm the majority of Filipinos’ growing pivot towards digital sources of credit as part of their personal finance management. We are optimistic that these lending segments will be able to maintain their high growth rates in view of its accessibility for the financially underserved, progressive government support and various projects promoting further digitalization.”

“This growth trend is also largely determined by the fact that a third of the country's population is from Generation Z — a segment certainly ready to fully accept innovative solutions in the field of financial technologies for mobile applications,” Arreco added.

Services under the Digido platform are financed by Digido Finance Corp. with SEC Registration No. 202003056 and Certificate of Authority No. 1272.

Digido’s trusted services have been lauded by the Global Retail Banking Innovation Awards, International Finance Awards, World Business Outlook Awards, International Business Magazine Awards, Pan Finance Awards, The Global Economics Awards, the Global Banking & Finance Review and the Global Financial Market Review. ###

Achieve work-life balance this 2025 with these realme devices

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Explore realme’s picks for the new year

Every new year brings the chance to set fresh goals; this year, it’s all about finding that perfect work-life balance. A healthy mix of productivity and downtime is the key to thriving in both professional and personal life.

To help make this balance easier, realme has put together a lineup of gadgets that fit right into any lifestyle, whether the goal is to be more productive at work or learning to enjoy “me-time.” With a range of options, the realme Squad can choose to splurge or stick to a budget:

Boost productivity at work

For long workdays, the realme Pad 2 has everything needed to stay ahead of deadlines and boost productivity. The large 11.5” 120Hz 2K Display is fit for answering emails, reading the news, or sketching digital art.

The tablet’s 8360mAh Mega Battery ensures hours of uninterrupted work without worrying about running low on power. And when it’s time to recharge, it's 33W SUPERVOOC Charge minimizes downtime, allowing more time to finish the most urgent tasks.

Priced at P13,999 for the base 6GB+128GB LTE variant, the realme Pad 2 is Designed to Inspire, making it an ideal tablet for all-around productivity.

To maintain focus when working, the realme Buds T310 is a great choice for noise-cancelling earbuds with high-quality sound in a sleek design. These earbuds feature 46dB Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation, effectively blocking out distractions. The 12.4mm Dynamic Bass Driver produces rich, powerful sound, while 360° Spatial Audio offers a fully immersive listening experience.

Whatever the vibe is - music, podcasts, or a little peace and quiet, the realme Buds T310 is an all-in-one option for just P1,999.

Maximizing personal time

When it’s time to relax, the Squad can opt for the realme 13 5G. Built for gaming, this smartphone handles demanding games effortlessly while staying cool, thanks to its Vapor Chamber Cooling System. Its GT Mode optimizes the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor, delivering smooth and stable frame rates to win an intense battle.

Plus, the 120Hz FHD+ Eye Comfort Display is easy on the eyes—perfect for long hours of use. The generous 256GB storage provides ample room to install several games. All this comes at a price of P16,999, a smart choice for those who want Limitless Speed to Victory.

For a more affordable option, the realme Note 60x is durable and Built to Last. With an IP54 rating, it’s ready to handle dust and splashes, making it a dependable partner for browsing social media, messaging, and taking photos and videos.

Starting at just P4,299, the Squad can even expand the 3GB RAM through Dynamic RAM Expansion and get 5GB of extra virtual RAM for smoother performance.

As a new year begins, this lineup of realme devices makes embracing work-life balance feel achievable and exciting. To learn more about realme’s latest updates, visit the realme official website and follow realme on Facebook.

Marian Rivera's Dubai Trip, Shot on vivo X200 Pro

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Bring your travel moments to life, just like Marian Rivera's incredible shots with the vivo X200 Pro on Instagram!

Beyond its luxurious urban allure, Dubai is renowned for its iconic desert safaris, where tourists can experience the silky sands, exciting dune bashing, and breathtaking sunsets unlike any other in the world.

Marian's recent Instagram post takes us into her family's blissful Dubai adventure—and as expected, her desert fashion did not go unnoticed!

DongYan fans quickly poured into the comments section to gush over Marian’s carousel post, filled with Sixto’s charming portraits, Zia’s beaming smile, and a romantic couple shot with her husband Dingdong Dantes, all captured using her vivo X200 Pro!

"Making memories that will last a lifetime with my favorite people, all captured on my vivo phone! 🤎 #FamilyTime", Marian captioned.

Ending her content, Marian shared a beautiful view of the Dubai sand dune basking in the warm glow of the sunset.

Unmatched sharpness and detail with ZEISS lens

Marian's shots are proof of what’s possible with X200 Pro's 200MP ZEISS APO Telephoto camera!

Users can explore its five unique modes designed for every need: Telephoto HyperZoom, Telephoto Portrait, Telephoto Macro, Telephoto Sunshot/Nightscape and Telephoto Super Stage, bringing every shot into sharper focus.

If you want to take a sunset photo as stunning as Marian’s, the X200 Pro’s Telephoto Sunshot/Nightscape mode is your best choice. It helps you achieve incredible close-ups with DSLR-like quality, perfectly capturing the sun’s vibrant light and the tranquil warmth of the moment.

What's more, this mode enhances nightscape photography, keeping images crisp and clear, even in challenging or low-light environments.

So, day or night, expect nothing less than picture-perfect shots, especially when you're on your dream vacation, just like Marian’s unforgettable Dubai experience!

The vivo X200 Pro is available for Php 69,999, at vivo e-store, Shopee, Lazada, and authorized retail stores nationwide!