Make her feel like the Best Mom with vivo! Buy any vivo phone to receive vivo Best Mom Award Certificate

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In every Filipino family, a mother stands as the quiet force that holds everything together. She is the early morning wake-up call, the late-night listener, the tireless provider, and the unshakable source of strength. While her love often goes unspoken and her sacrifices unseen, her impact is immeasurable.

This Mother’s Day, vivo is shining a spotlight on every mom’s unwavering devotion through the vivo Best Mom Award, a nationwide initiative that honors the love, effort, and selflessness that mothers give every single day. The campaign invites families across the Philippines to express their appreciation in a meaningful, memorable way.

A small way to say a big Thank You

From May 9 until May 13, 2025, vivo invites families to take a moment to honor the most selfless woman in their lives.

All you need to do is buy any vivo phone, as every purchase comes with a vivo Best Mom Award Certificate for your mother. Find a participating vivo concept store near you here: https://www.vivoglobal.ph/vivo-best-mom-award-promo/.

To keep the love going, share this moment online with the hashtag #vivoBestMom and tag @vivo_philippines to receive exclusive vivo merchandise.

Capture mom's beauty with the vivo V50

A mother’s love is picture-perfect, and with vivo’s latest innovation — the vivo V50 with 50MP ZEISS All Main Camera — you can now capture that love in its purest form. As part of the celebration, moms are treated to a free professional-style portrait session using the vivo V50.

Equipped with ZEISS optics, the vivo V50 brings out natural beauty with true-to-life colors, soft bokeh, and elegant tones. The result? Timeless portraits worthy of the woman who’s given you everything. And yes, the portraits are completely free — a keepsake she can cherish forever.

Don't miss this heartfelt Mother's Day celebration

This May, vivo is reminding everyone that Mother’s Day is not just a date on the calendar - it’s a chance to show love, gratitude, and respect.

Through the vivo Best Mom Award, moms are seen, appreciated, and honored. So visit a participating vivo store today, and make your mom feel like the best in the world.

Stay informed of latest vivo news at https://www.vivo.com/en/about-vivo/news

DITO Dominates The Telco Landscape, Wins Rated #1 Mobile Network By Ookla For The Third Time

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Filipinos have spoken- DITO is the mobile network they trust.

DITO Telecommunity continues to win the hearts of Filipinos as it is once again the Rated #1 Mobile Network in the Philippines by Ookla* the global leader in mobile and broadband network intelligence. This marks DITO’s third consecutive win, proving that its commitment to delivering fast and reliable mobile experience and excellent customer service experience remains unmatched.

Eric Alberto, DITO Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and other executives received the award on March 3 at the Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. This recognition reflects DITO's rapid rise as a true industry disruptor, offering innovative products that enrich customers' connectivity and overall experience.

DITO continues to raise the bar for excellent customer satisfaction

According to Ookla Speedtest Intelligence data from Q3-Q4 2024, DITO secured the highest rating among all mobile networks in the country with a total score of 3.7, surpassing Smart (3.3) and Globe (3.2). This three-peat achievement reinforces DITO’s growing impact in the telco industry as it continues to provide value-for-money products, cutting-edge technology, and enhanced customer experience.

"Being recognized as the Rated #1 Mobile Network for the third time is a testament to the trust placed in us. As a young telco, this recognition drives us to keep innovating, continuously improve our services, and empower the digital lives of more Filipinos. We remain committed to nation-building, investing in our infrastructure, and giving Filipinos the reliable connectivity and excellent customer service they deserve, " Alberto said.

Ookla’s Rated #1 Mobile Network award is determined by real user feedback collected through the Speedtest.net website and Speedtest app. After completing a network test, users rate their provider on a one-to-five-star scale in the "Rate Your Provider" section. The telco with the highest average rating versus all major mobile networks in the market earns the prestigious award.

Aside from the latest Ookla win, DITO was also hailed the Fastest Mobile Network by Opensignal in their latest report, further solidifying the young telco’s commitment to delivering top-tier connectivity and mobile services. With these back-to-back recognitions from trusted mobile analytics firms, DITO is indeed dominating and revolutionizing the Philippine telco landscape.

DITO products and services are available via the DITO App, DITO Experience Stores, authorized retail partners, Shopee, and Lazada. For more details, check out @DITOphofficial on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok or visit https://dito.ph/.

INCUBUS reveal new album title ahead of huge sold out London show at The O2

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'Something In The Water' will be out this year on Virgin Music

Above: Incubus lead singer Brandon Boyd performing at The O2, London | Photo credit: Devin Groody

US rock icons Incubus last month teased that their ninth studio album - and first since 2017's '8' - is complete and ready to go.

Lead singer Brandon Boyd had previously confirm the new album to Flux FM, saying “I think it’s a really great record, and I’m really proud of it, and all of us in the band are really proud of it. We had a wonderful time recording it.”

The album also marks their first with new bassist Nicole Row, who Boyd says has “become a very fast asset to the band”, has "amazing ideas” and is “a breath of fresh air”.

The band were in London this week to perform their seminal album 'Morning View' in its entirety to a sell-out crowd at The O2, and confirmed the new album title 'Something In The Water' with a series of projections along The River Thames, also posting it to their Instagram.

New album 'Something In The Water' is available to pre-order HERE.

Stay tuned for more announcements.

Above: Incubus reveal new album title with projections along The River Thames

Above: Incubus lead singer Brandon Boyd and guitarist Mike Einziger performing at The O2, London | Photo credit: Devin Groody

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LG Philippines Makes its New Home at Arcovia City

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LG Electronics Philippines officially inaugurated its new office at the 15th and 16th floors of One Paseo building last April 22, 2025 in Arcovia City, Pasig, after over 35 years into local operations from its first office in Brgy. Maybunga, Pasig. Over the years, LG has been at the forefront of bringing innovation and cutting-edge technology to Filipino homes and businesses. The new office represents not only a fresh start but a continued commitment to excellence, ensuring that LG remains a leader in the industry while providing a better work environment for both its employees and partners.

(From L-R) Megaworld First Vice President, Mr. Roland Tiongson, Pasig Police Station Chief, Col. Hendrix Mangaldan, LG Asia Regional CEO, Mr. Jaesung Kim, LG Philippines Managing Director, Mr. Nakhyun Seong, LG Philippines CFO, Mr. Hongsuk Chang

Life’s Good caravan parked outside their new office in Arcovia, offering a warm welcome and a peek at LG’s latest innovations

The new office in Arcovia City includes open-concept workspaces to promote collaboration and creativity, as well as modern tools and technologies to support productivity and employee well-being. The office houses a showroom where employees and visitors can explore the latest LG products and technologies, a spacious auditorium optimized for presentations, seminars, and events, as well as a well-appointed cafeteria that offers a relaxing space for employees to enjoy meals and unwind.

LG Philippines team proudly presenting their spacious Arcovia office lobby

LG employees also get to enjoy floor length windows, providing employees with a 360° view of the city and nearby mountain ranges. In designing an office with the employee’s well-being in mind, LG hopes to set an example in staying true to its brand promise as a Smart Life Solutions company: that Life’s Good, right from its new home.

The day was filled with activities for LG’s employees, which included a photobooth,and a pouch customization booth where they designed personalized canvas pouches as souvenirs. LG’s new neighbors also enjoyed a supply of free drinks found in LG refrigerators that were stationed at One Paseo’s lobby, provided by LG’s brand partners — Locally, Milkis, and Chingu Cafe.

Ending the day on a high was LG’s collaboration with the 107.5 Wish Bus, which made a special stop right outside the new office for LG and their new neighbors in Arcovia City. Special performances were made by artists Earl Generao and Arra San Agustin for the crowd to enjoy. The event was a perfect blend of entertainment and community spirit, making it a memorable part of the day.

Wish Bus dropped by Arcovia City, sharing optimism and the Life’s Good message to nearby offices

The event was attended by LG Philippines Managing Director Nakhyun Seong, CFO Hongsuk Chang, and LG’s Regional CEO for Asia Pacific Jaesung Kim, who joined employees and partners in celebrating this milestone. “LG Philippines has called its previous office 'home' for over 35 years, and it was the employees, as well as their dedication and hard work, that truly made it special,” said Nakhyun Seong, Managing Director of LG Philippines. “This new space not only aligns with LG’s global reputation for innovation and Smart Life Solutions.” Mr. Nakhyun Seong continued.

LG Philippines Managing Director, Mr. Nakhyun Seong, acknowledging the team’s dedication while emphasizing the new office’s role in advancing technology for the benefit of the Filipino people

“It also honors our past while inspiring continuous innovation that benefits LG’s local employees. As a  company committed to making a positive impact and creating lasting value, we also aim to empower our employees to leverage advanced Korean technology to ultimately support the growth and development of the Filipino people, contribute to the country’s progress, and make ‘Life’s Good’ a reality for our customers, shaping a brighter future for all.”

LG Philippines Team in front of their new office at Arcovia City

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Bell-Kenz Pharma and TV5 Alagang Kapatid Foundation seal partnership in making life better for Filipinos

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Bell-Kenz Pharma, Inc recently launched a multi-pronged collaboration with TV5 Alagang Kapatid Foundation aimed at augmenting the medical and healthcare initiatives for the vulnerable sectors of the society.

(L-R) Patrick Larraga, Corporate Branding + PR Head of Bell-Kenz Pharma, Dr. James Cayetano, Director of Bell-Kenz, Mr. Dino Laurena, Media5 Chief Operating Officer, and Ms. Menchie Silvestre, Executive Director of Alagang Kapatid Foundation, Inc.

Staying true to its mission of making Filipino lives better, Bell-Kenz Pharma also brings to the Alagang Kapatid program its health information segment, “Real Talk with Dok.” The health information online advocacy conceptualized and started by Barangay Bell-Kenz, Real Talk with Dok features timely and relevant health topics with trusted and reliable medical experts.

Dr. James Cayetano, Director of Bell-Kenz is optimistic about the results of the collaboration with TV5 Alagang Kapatid Foundation. “We at Bell-Kenz Pharma are grateful for the opportunity to extend our help to the underserved communities. It is through this partnership that we strive to make lives better for our kababayans,” he said.

“This partnership with TV5 Alagang Kapatid bolsters the initiatives of Bell-Kenz Pharma to bridge gaps in healthcare by providing medical information that are relevant in improving the lives of Filipinos,” says Patrick Larraga, Corporate Branding + PR Head of Bell-Kenz Pharma.

Together with Media5 Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Dino Laurena, Ms. Menchie Silvestre, Executive Director of Alagang Kapatid Foundation, Inc., expresses her gratitude for the support of Bell-Kenz Pharma.

“This is not a simple partnership, but a life saving partnership for the people who ask for medical help from Alagang Kapatid Foundation. Bell-Kenz Pharma and Alagang Kapatid Foundation bridge the resources for the people who need to be alive today. For that we are very grateful to Bell-Kenz Pharma.”

Bell-Kenz Pharma, Inc and Alagang Kapatid Foundation, stronger together in making lives better for the Filipinos. For more information about Bell-Kenz Pharma, visit https://www.bell-kenz.net, YouTube account @Bell-KenzPharma, and Tiktok bellkenzpharma.