Take Big Leaps and Aspire More with PC-Like Performance and Nature-Like PaperMatte Display of the Sleek, Lightweight HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 (2025), Arriving Soon in the Philippines

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In a world that moves fast and demands more, HUAWEI introduces its latest tablet innovation to help take ambitions to greater heights, the HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 (2025). This powerful, portable partner is built to match users’ pace and help them achieve their goals with PC-like experience, paper-like writing, and pro-level creation with the GoPaint app.

 

PC-Like Experience on the Go

The HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 (2025) is designed for the young go-getters. It transforms portable productivity by delivering seamless intelligent performance anytime, anywhere. The HUAWEI Smart Keyboard keeps things light yet powerful with lightweight, streamlined clip-on design. The detachable keyboard design supports both PC and Split forms to cater to users’ real-time needs. Its 1.5mm key travel makes typing smooth and effortless, thanks to its springy keys and ergonomic design. The keyboard also supports function keys for laptop-level ease of use.

The tablet changes the way users stay productive with its free PC-level WPS Office apps, which eliminates the limitations of the tablet version of the apps suite and has an intuitive interface similar to the PC version. The PC-level WPS Office suite is loaded with functional optimizations such as formulas for spreadsheets and dynamic animations for presentations. Paired with the HUAWEI Smart Keyboard, the PC-level WPS Office enables seamless switching between PC and tablet and empowers users to work smarter wherever, whenever.

The improved Floating Multi-Window feature makes multi-tasking easier than ever with PC-level navigation on the tablet’s immersive 11.5-inch display. It offers three window ratios, enhancing work or study sessions by allowing users to simultaneously view documents and jot down notes while researching on the web.

Paper-Like Writing, Reimagined

The HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 (2025) delivers a customizable, paper-free note-taking and creative experience with the free and upgraded HUAWEI Notes app. This works best with the HUAWEI M-Pencil (3rd Generation), which makes screen-based handwriting feel smooth and seamless like writing on paper. The HUAWEI Notes app now comes with AI Handwriting Enhancement, which refines user handwriting into a cleaner, more readable style. The Resource Center allows users to personalize their notes with themed covers, papers, and stickers. The HUAWEI Notes app now also supports new brushes including 2B Pencil, Felt-tip Pen, and Calligraphy Brush to enhance the paper-free writing experience on the app.

Eye-Catching, Eye-Soothing, Natural-Like PaperMatte Display

The HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 (2025)’s standout feature is the innovative PaperMatte Display, made possible by advanced nano-level etching and magnetron nano optical coating technologies. This resulted in astounding anti-glare and anti-reflective properties that ensure clear, vibrant display even under direct sunlight and brightly lit offices. The nano-level etching also provides special textures on the screen’s surface, which mimic the look and feel of writing and drawing on paper.

To reduce eye strain, HUAWEI engineered the HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 (2025)’s display using the new circularly polarized light technology, reproducing the behavior of natural light for softer and more evenly dispersed illumination. The PaperMatte Display has received certifications for its eye-soothing properties, including the SGS Low Visual Fatigue Premium Performance 2.0, TÜV Rheinland Circular Polarization, and TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light and Flicker-Free, ensuring eye safety and comfort in any scenario.

Beyond its eye-friendly features, the HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 (2025) features a vibrant display with 2456 x 1600 resolution and a dazzling 600-nit peak brightness. It delivers sharper visuals for every kind of task, from reading and writing, to viewing and beyond.

Portability and Power in a Sleek, Streamlined Frame

The HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 (2025) packs a powerful performance in a sleek, lightweight build. Available in Violet and Space Gray, the tablet boasts a slim 6.1mm all-metal unibody that weighs only 515g. This lightweight design is crafted with precision engineering to make the frame thinner yet stronger while fitting in a larger battery.

Its massive 10,100mAh battery powers over 14 hours of high-resolution local video playback, while 40W HUAWEI SuperCharge recharges the battery to full in just 94 minutes. A quick 30-minute charge gives users hours of use, so users no longer need to worry about looking for an outlet to plug-in while studying or working outside. Accessories like the HUAWEI M-Pencil (3rd Generation) can now charge wirelessly with a one-click clasp to enhance convenience.

Pro-Level Creating Experience with GoPaint

The HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 (2025) is the first HUAWEI midrange tablet to feature the GoPaint app, HUAWEI’s exclusive painting app for its tablets. This offers a professional yet easy-to-use platform to allow budding artists and professional users to freely explore their creative streak. It features a wide range of brushes and lifelike textures, turning the HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 (2025) into a true digital canvas. Paired with the HUAWEI M-Pencil (3rd Generation), the GoPaint app delivers a natural, immersive creative experience for users.

Elevate Every Task with Power and Innovation from the HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 (2025)

Prepare to achieve your goals with powerful PC-like performance and pro-level art creation with the all-new HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 (2025), set to launch soon in the Philippines. Secure your HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 (2025) early by paying a PHP 500 deposit on the HUAWEI Online Store from August 18 to 28, and get PHP 1,500 off when you pay the remaining balance from August 29 to September 30.

Collect early-bird vouchers worth PHP 500 on Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok. Grab early bird vouchers worth PHP 1,000 on the HUAWEI Online Store from August 29 to September 30.

Stay tuned for the official launch of the HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 (2025) this August.

To learn more, visit your nearest HUAWEI Experience Store or check out HUAWEI’s official website or social media accounts (Facebook | Instagram).

 

Globe Wins Big at Two Stevie® Award Competitions for Employer Excellence and Technology Innovation

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Globe continues to solidify its standing as a future-ready employer and digital leader with multiple wins across two prestigious global award platforms—the 10th annual Stevie® Awards for Great Employers and the Stevie® Awards for Technology Excellence. These recognitions underscore Globe’s unwavering commitment to employee empowerment and technological transformation.

The company emerged as one of only three organizations to bag 14 trophies at the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, which honors the world’s top workplaces, HR teams, and people-centric initiatives. Simultaneously, Globe clinched a Silver Stevie Award for Technology Team of the Year under the Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence, which celebrates groundbreaking achievements across the tech landscape.

“These awards reaffirm our status as an employer of choice and a technology-driven organization on the global stage,” said Globe President and CEO Carl Cruz. “We are and we will always be a premier destination for top talent in the Philippines and Southeast Asia.”

Excellence in People Strategy

Globe bagged two coveted Gold trophies at the Stevie® Awards for Great Employers, cementing its position as a global leader in people-first transformation. The Leading Transformation Award celebrated Globe’s agile and future-ready workforce model, while the Best Use of People Analytics honored how data is powering strategic HR decisions and long-term organizational growth.

These awards are the result of a deeply rooted belief that people strategy is business strategy. Globe has invested in reshaping the employee experience through data-powered transformation, a skills-first approach, and bold leadership development initiatives that scale talent with the future in mind.

“We are proud that the Stevie Awards recognized our people-first culture and placed our employer brand at par with global leaders in HR excellence,” Cruz added.

The company was also awarded:

●        Silver for Achievement in Executive Development, Most Innovative Deployment, and HR Technology Innovation

●        Bronze for New Employee Onboarding and Best Talent Acquisition Process, spotlighting its skills-first, AI-enabled hiring model

Individual honors went to standout Ka-Globe leaders:

●        Silver: Culture Transformation Leader of the Year – Mark Dimaisip, Head of Employer Branding & Employee Experience

●        Bronze: CHRO of the Year – Ato Jiao; HR Executives of the Year – Anna Manlapit and Nico Bambao; HR Professional of the Year – Aldwin Mahusay; Internal Communications Professional of the Year – JL Benedict Gutierrez; Rising HR Star of the Year – Reba Magampon

Together, these recognitions highlight Globe’s holistic and forward-thinking HR strategy, one that marries empathy with innovation, and builds a workplace where every Ka-Globe can thrive.

Powering a Data-Driven Future

Globe won a Silver Stevie® for Technology Team of the Year at the Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence 2025.

The winning nomination showcased three high-impact Data & Analytics initiatives led or supported by Enterprise Data & Strategic Services (EDS), in partnership with various teams across Globe:

●        Next Best Offer (NBO) – by  Globe rewards team, Feel Valued Tribe, in collaboration with EDS.

●        Customer Experience Management (CEM) Program – by Globe Customer Experience ,  Network Technical Group & EDS.

●        True Modern Open Data Architecture – by EDS &  Globe Information Systems Group.

These initiatives reflect Globe’s strategic push to advance enterprise-wide analytics maturity, optimize performance, and improve customer outcomes.

A key milestone is the deployment of the Next Best Offer (NBO) engine, an AI-driven platform that generates 5 billion scores weekly and delivers 2.5 billion personalized offers twice a week. The platform boosted campaign efficiency by +304% and increased offer acceptance by 317%, clearly demonstrating the ROI of data-driven personalization.

The Customer Experience Management (CEM) Program—powered by the real-time Customer Experience Index (CEI)—enabled faster, more market-responsive decisions. This led to incremental revenue across 420 locations and helped reduce customer complaints by 20%. The CEI dashboard now facilitates hourly monitoring of network quality, trimming issue resolution times by 30%.

Meanwhile, Globe also became an early adopter of True Modern Open Architecture, implementing Apache Iceberg v2 in a cloud-agnostic environment. The transformation improved “Time to Insight,” cutting ETL execution time by up to 90% and yielding 84–93% cost savings. For instance, one use case showed a drop in processing time from 23 minutes to just 1 minute.

These innovations underscore Globe’s long-term commitment to becoming a data-smart, AI-enabled organization, where technology is not just a capability—but a competitive advantage.

For more information about Globe’s career opportunities, visit https://www.globe.com.ph/about-us/careers#gref.

AXEAN Festival releases full lineup for its 2025 edition

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Featuring 45 acts across three stages, this year’s festival highlights collaboration with TuneCore and The Orchard in supporting Asian indie talents

Bali, Indonesia – ​AXEAN Festival 2025 has officially announced its final lineup for this year’s edition.

The stage is set for the first intra-regional showcase festival in Asia, as it welcomes 43 music acts across three stages at Jimbaran Hub in Bali, Indonesia, from September 13 to 14, 2025.

Completing the final round of performers are some of the most prominent and emerging names in the Indonesian music scene, including metal/hardcore quintet AVHATH, beloved folk duo Banda Neira, rising indie act Gozal, alternative rock outfit Grizzly Cluive, genre-bending band Morbid Monke, indie rock powerhouse Sandstorm of Youth, melancholic indie group sourmilk, multi-talented musician Xandega, and a special collaboration set between Bandung-based punk rock band Dongker and acclaimed singer-songwriter Jason Ranti.

The announcement also brings an exciting mix of Asian talents, such as trailblazing Malaysian R&B artist Alextbh, Laotian musician BIGPOM, Thai indie rock act LEMONY, Thai rock band Cvptain Morgans, Japanese singer-songwriter Kiwako Ashimine, J-indie artist Mettya Bizin (めっちゃ美人), Vietnamese indie/dream pop project Milkiwav, Vietnamese indie act Nghịch, and Filipino genre-fluid band Weejah.

These artists join an already diverse roster that includes Billyrrom., Blindfold, Capt’n Trips and the Kid, Confined White, DJ Love, DOOR PLANT, Fauxe, Feel Koplo x Toxicdev!, Jangar, Johnny Mafia, Kelompok Penerbang Roket, La Cima Cartel, L’Alphalpha, Lustbass, MANJA, Ministry Of, One Click Straight, Shanghai Quitian, Shye, SIMILE LAND, S.O.L.E., Su San, Terrer, Valentina Ploy, and XANDEGA.

TuneCore’s key role in curating the final batch of lineup

This year, TuneCore plays a pivotal role in shaping the final lineup, expanding its position as one of AXEAN Festival’s most important partners. Through a four-month, multi-stage submission and rigid selection process spanning five countries in Southeast Asia, TuneCore helped discover and elevate standout independent voices that have made a mark in their niche markets.

Cyrus Chen, Head of TuneCore Southeast Asia, recalls the selection process that they went through before picking the finest acts that show global potential. “It began with open biweekly submissions, attracting over 600 entries,” Cyrus explains. “Selected artists progressed to monthly live showcases at local venues, with each monthly winner advancing to country finals. Out of the 27 finalists, our local panels chose the six artists performing at AXEAN. The biggest surprise was probably the incredible depth of undiscovered talent. We found remarkable hidden gems across diverse and often genre-blending styles. What was particularly striking was how many of these artists hadn't formally released music yet.”

When asked about the criteria in picking the artists who made it to TuneCore’s AXEAN stage, Cyrus emphasized the importance of authenticity and range, and how beyond raw talent, there’s a need to prioritize artists whose music authentically integrates local flair and cultural influences. “Showcasing a diverse spectrum of genres was also essential,” he adds.

For their part, the top global distribution and label services company, along with AXEAN Festival, promises to use their platform to foster real-world opportunities, apart from empowering artists digitally. “We actively nurture talent by providing platforms for exposure, facilitating live performance experience at scale (from local venues to major festivals), educational opportunities (workshops and masterclasses to upskill artists), and connecting artists directly with new audiences and industry stakeholders across borders. We go beyond distribution to open doors for market access and career growth that are often out of reach for independent artists.”

The Orchard-AXEAN Festival partnership

The Orchard, a prominent music distribution company operating in over 49 cities worldwide, has expressed its support for AXEAN Festival through a strategic partnership. Both music entities share a vision of empowering artists to broaden their horizons and access new music markets beyond their turfs. Together, both AXEAN and The Orchard are keen on dismantling barriers and enabling Southeast Asian creative communities to showcase their music on a global stage.

As Prahlad Prabhas, The Orchard’s Senior Director, Southeast Asia, explains it, “This [collaboration] aligns perfectly with The Orchard's philosophy of helping artists grow outside their home markets. We’re thrilled to be part of that journey this year by sponsoring a stage. For us, it’s more than just about the music—it’s about celebrating the creativity and energy of this region and sharing it with the world.”

Tickets are now available via:

Indonesia: https://bit.ly/TicketAXEAN2025Indo

International: https://bit.ly/TicketAXEAN2025Inter

China: https://bit.ly/TicketAXEAN2025China

 

About AXEAN Festival

The AXEAN Festival is a prominent Southeast Asian music export platform, combining a music conference and showcase festival.

Launched in 2020 during the pandemic by music professionals across Southeast Asia, AXEAN Festival has successfully hosted both virtual (2020-2021) and in-person (2022-2024) events. Over five editions, it has featured 200 artists from 20 countries, attracted 240 delegates from 32 countries, and reached over 46,000 virtual viewers, along with close to 15,000 live attendees.

With its growing international reputation, AXEAN has firmly established itself as Southeast Asia’s leading music export platform. Its first venture into a new market beyond its original home base in Singapore and Bali garnered widespread acclaim among attendees, music industry professionals, and participating artists.

 

About TuneCore

TuneCore is the leading independent development partner for self-releasing artists to build audiences and careers – with technology and services across distribution, publishing administration, and a range of promotional services. TuneCore Music Distribution services help artists, labels, and managers get their music on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Deezer, TikTok, YouTube Music, and more than 150 download and streaming stores and platforms worldwide, while retaining 100% of their sales revenue and rights for a low annual flat fee. TuneCore Music Publishing Administration assists songwriters by collecting royalties stemming from the use of their compositions – including mechanical royalties from download and streaming services, performance royalties from radio, TV and live performances, and synchronization royalties from film, TV and advertising – in over 200 countries globally. TuneCore is based in Brooklyn, NY, and is owned by Paris-based Believe, one of the world’s leading digital music companies.

 

 About The Orchard

THE ORCHARD: DELIVERING INDEPENDENT MUSIC SINCE 1997

The Orchard is a leading music distribution company operating in over 49 cities worldwide. With a comprehensive artist & label services offering including full-service marketing, synch licensing, video services, transparent data analysis, advertising, rights management, digital and physical distribution and more. The Orchard empowers creators and businesses to grow and adapt in the dynamic global industry

 

Power Moves Only! See why Anne Curtis, Marian Rivera, Maine Mendoza, and Alden Richards love the vivo X Fold5

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From managing deadlines to staying connected on the go, today’s lifestyle calls for a smartphone that's built for efficiency and productivity.

The vivo X Fold5 answers this need with its expansive foldable display. A bigger, optimized screen that makes multitasking seamless, and the choice of today’s sought-after celebrities like Anne Curtis, Marian Rivera, Maine Mendoza, and Alden Richards.

Are you ready to unfold the extraordinary? Discover why these icons love it!

Marian Rivera

Alden Richard

Anne Curtis

Bigger screen. Bigger wins.

It’s Okay Not To Be Okay lead Anne Curtis shared, “My work has been insane lately… but I’m lucky I can go from shoots to meetings to streaming easy peasy. My ultra-slim vivo X Fold5 unfolds smoothly to match my every move. It’s super perfect for my script runs, meetings, and watching my fave series or vids!”

On Instagram, Marian Rivera also gushed about how the vivo X Fold5 unfolds seamlessly for bigger goals while maintaining its sleek, stylish appeal

While Alden Richards remarked, “My ultra-slim vivo X Fold5 moves as fast as I do,” describing how effortlessly it unfolds for work and folds for everyday ease. A perfect fit for his daily grind.

These testaments are solid proof that the vivo X Fold5 makes every power move seamless!

For modern go-getters like these talented celebrities, its expansive display means more room to do more. From sealing presentations to managing emails on a call, or even sneaking in a quick stream, it’s the ultimate hub where work meets play.

Unfold it to open up endless possibilities. Fold it to keep life in motion. That’s the edge you get with the vivo X Fold5!

All the energy you need for every power play.

At the heart of this powerhouse is the massive 6000 mAh BlueVolt Battery, crafted for those who live life in the fast lane.

For superstars, executives, and every modern multi-hyphenate, this battery is more than power. It is confidence, freedom, and the assurance that your day runs as smoothly as your ambitions.

Take it from Maine Mendoza! With her vivo X Fold5, she moves seamlessly from glam to grind to good times with friends. Never missing a beat, never dropping the energy.

Step into the future with the vivo X Fold5, now available in vivo concept stores across the country. Learn more by visiting the vivo website.

Manila Overseas Press Club fetes SM for contribution to tourism

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SM Investments Corporation (SM Investments), the parent company of the SM group was recently conferred the Grand Tourism Excellence Award by The Manila Overseas Press Club (MOPC) last August 15, 2025. The award recognizes the company's exceptional execution and management across the SM Group, empowering many tourism-related MSMEs and contributing towards a thriving, fulfilling travel industry.

The award further validates SM's strategic investments in integrated tourism developments from hotel and resort properties, shipping and logistics across the Philippines and retail establishments and entertainment complexes that cater to local and international travelers.

Receiving the award on behalf of the company was Amando M. Tetangco, Jr. Chairman of the Board of SM Investments (center). With him were (from left) Christina Garcia Frasco, Department of Tourism Secretary (DOT); First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos; Tony Lopez and Eric Canoy, MOPC Chairman and President, respectively.