Train Smarter, Live Healthier with 21-Day Battery Life: HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Series Now in the Philippines from PHP 13,999

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HUAWEI officially launches the HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Series in the Philippines available starting October 10. Combining advanced technology, comprehensive all-day wellness tracking, and an exceptional 21-day battery life, the HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Series offers a seamless blend of performance, durability, and elegance—making it the ultimate companion for a modern, active lifestyle.

With these latest innovations, HUAWEI continues to redefine how Filipinos approach fitness, wellness, and personal style, empowering users to lead smarter, more connected lives. The HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 is available starting at PHP 13,999, while the HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Pro is priced starting at PHP 18,999.

Next-Level Wellness and Elite Fitness Tracking Technology

Whether you’re hitting the trails, cycling through city streets, or staying active in any way, the HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Series helps you reach your fitness goals with smarter, more precise tracking. Powered by the new TruSense System, it delivers upgraded accuracy across sleep, heart rate, SpO₂, ECG (Pro only), stress, and women’s cycle tracking.

The enhanced TruSleep™ technology goes beyond basic monitoring — analyzing sleep stages, HRV, breathing, and interruptions to provide personalized recovery insights. For added relaxation, enjoy stress-relief music and custom playlists designed to help you unwind. The watch also automatically tracks your emotional wellbeing, keeping you mindful of your mood throughout the day.

Built for athletes and outdoor explorers, the HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Series features the Sunflower Positioning System 2.0 with 99% accuracy, comparable to professional navigation tools used in aviation and surveying. Users can also benefit from the Trail Run Altitude Trend for real-time route and pacing insights. Altitude Monitoring 2.0 tracks vital signs up to 4,500m with safety alerts,, while the IMU Sensor refines running form by analyzing ground contact, balance, and movement. Cyclists also benefit from the industry’s first Virtual Power Meter and FTP Metrics, delivering precise power data without external gadgets needed.

Luxury Craftsmanship Paired with Uncompromising Durability

The HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Series fuses luxury craftsmanship with enduring strength. The WATCH GT 6 Pro features an aerospace-grade titanium body, sapphire glass lens, nanocrystal ceramic back, and an ultra-bright 3000-nit AMOLED display—engineered to withstand the elements while radiating sophistication. With 40m freediving-grade water resistance and premium strap options, it transitions seamlessly from sport to style.

The HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 mirrors this elegance in a lighter, more compact form, featuring pivoting loop lugs designed for smaller wrists and enhanced all-day comfort. Together, they embody the perfect balance of toughness, comfort, and luxury.

Uninterrupted Power with Seamless Connectivity Solutions

The HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Series delivers up to 21 days of battery life, so you can focus on your fitness and adventures without worrying about charging.

Both the HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 and HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Pro come equipped with GCash Watch Pay compatibility across iOS, Android, and select HUAWEI smartwatches. Helping you make secure, cashless payments directly from your wrist, no wallet or phone needed.

Available Now with Exclusive Launch Offers

The HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Series is now available nationwide starting at PHP 13,999 for the HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 and PHP 18,999 for the HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Pro.

Early buyers shopping online can unlock exclusive perks on the HUAWEI Online Store, claiming a ₱3,000 Early Bird Voucher. While on Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop, enjoy a ₱2,000 Early Bird Voucher. For all offline stores, customers receive an automatic ₱1,000 discount plus a ₱2,000 trade-in token on top of their gadget’s value.

Every purchase of the HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Series comes with a free 3-month HUAWEI Health+ membership that offers personalized fitness plans, progress tracking, and guided meditation tools worth ₱387.

Available across both online and offline channels are free gifts, including a HUAWEI FreeBuds SE 2 worth ₱1,599 and a Stainless Steel Thermos Cup worth ₱999. Flexible payment options include 0% interest for up to 18 months with Home Credit or 24 months with a credit card.

Get yourself or your loved ones the perfect gift for better health and style with the HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Series. Visit your nearest HUAWEI Experience Store or shop online today to get your HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 or HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 Pro and experience the next level of smart living. Buy the HUAWEI WATCH GT 6 (46mm and 41mm) now via Shopee, Lazada, TikTok Shop, HUAWEI Experience Stores, and the HUAWEI Online Store.

Play until nighttime with chic gaming phone, vivo V60 Lite

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A new chic smartphone built for nonstop gamers is about to shake up the mobile scene. The vivo V60 Lite, set to launch on October 19, 2025, is designed for players who grind hard, stream longer, and stay connected from sunrise to midnight.

The vivo V60 Lite packs a 6500mAh BlueVolt battery, a powerhouse built to last through every match and mission. This advanced battery technology delivers incredible endurance, letting players enjoy up to 12 hours of continuous Honor of Kings gameplay on one full charge. It’s a dream come true for gamers who demand both performance and reliability.

Charging is equally impressive. With 90W FlashCharge, the vivo V60 Lite powers up from 1 percent to 100 percent in only 52 minutes. A quick 10-minute charge provides enough energy for 6.6 hours of YouTube, while a 20-minute boost gives hours of uninterrupted gameplay or streaming.

Each charge is protected by 24-Dimension Security Protection, which ensures safe and stable charging. For moments when the battery dips low, the Super Battery Saver mode extends standby time up to 39.6 hours, keeping essential apps like calls and messages running, so you never lose touch.

Built for the new generation of gamers, the vivo V60 Lite combines style, speed, and strength. It’s a phone that looks as good as it performs — sleek, modern, and ready for long hours of play.

Get ready to experience power that lasts from morning to night with the vivo V60 Lite, launching on October 19, 2025. Stay tuned by following vivo Philippines' Facebook page or visiting vivoglobal.ph for the official reveal.

Jolianne and Arthur Nery reconnect in “Palayo Sa Mundo”

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Following their 2024 collaboration, the pair deliver another heartfelt tune steeped in emotion, chemistry, and grace 

Filipino singer-songwriter Jolianne reunites with chart-topping R&B star Arthur Nery on their collaborative single “Palayo Sa Mundo”—released under Sony Music Entertainment. The smooth yet soulful pop track paints a picture of romantic love that is strong enough to make the world wait.

Marking their second collaboration following “Lullaby,” from Arthur Nery’s 2024 album, II: The Second, “Palayo Sa Mundo” finds the two Bisaya artists seamlessly blending their voices in a tender duet that feels both effortlessly captivating and intimate.

“Working with Arthur came so naturally,” Jolianne shares. “For one, we’re both Bisaya, so that was an effortless connection. Musically, we also speak the same language. We share a lot of the same influences, and we’re both deeply rooted in R&B.”

Written during a songwriting camp with producer Luke April (James Reid, Playertwo), the song evolved from an English concept titled “The World Can Wait” into an emotionally arresting Tagalog piece that pays homage to classic OPM romance.

“Arthur is a real poet,” the rising newcomer recalls. “And he wrote the song so quickly. It felt like a masterclass watching him in his element.”

Arthur Nery reveals that the song wasn’t intentionally written as a love song at first. “Joli wanted a track about self-reflection or identity crisis,” he shares. “The direction of the song changed after I wrote the first two lines. While Luke let us listen to his guitar sample and production, I wrote and arranged the lyrics freely and we just let the song take us to where it is now. It was a fun experience.”

For what it is, “Palayo Sa Mundo” reflects on the bittersweet nature of love that persists even when fate intervenes.

“This song is about that bittersweet feeling of loving somebody you know loves you too,” Jolianne explains. “But sometimes fate has its own plans, and things don’t turn out as we hope. Still, love in its purest form is worth offering, because love isn’t about guarantees. It’s, I love you because I do, not because I expect it back.”

The track’s stripped-down but warm arrangements highlight the duo’s vocal chemistry while retaining the melodic pop appeal of the material.

Jolianne adds, “We paid homage to ‘Lullaby’ by going the acoustic pop route. We wanted something that felt intimate and timeless. When Arthur and I sing together, it’s never a sing-off; it’s a duet.”

Jolianne and Arthur Nery’s “Palayo Sa Mundo” is out now on all digital music platforms via Sony Music Entertainment.

vivo Y21d: Toughest smartphone for rainy days

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As rain continues to pour across the country, Filipinos once again prove their resilience with umbrellas in hand and phones carefully tucked away for protection. This time, vivo makes sure that your phone no longer needs to hide from the storm. Introducing the vivo Y21d, a smartphone built for all-weather use, is now available nationwide starting at Php 6,999.

The Philippines has already experienced 16 tropical cyclones in 2025, with Typhoon Matmo, locally known as Paolo, recently making landfall and bringing heavy rains and flooding to northern Luzon. This season has tested not just infrastructure but also devices that keep people connected every day.

For those who constantly brave the downpour, commute through wet streets, or capture photos amid gloomy skies, the vivo Y21d is a reliable companion designed to endure any weather condition while keeping you connected and protected.

Highest protection made even stronger

The vivo Y21d comes with IP68, IP69, and IP69+ rating, offering the highest level of water and dust resistance available on smartphones. The IP69+ rating means it has successfully passed three rounds of IP69 water resistance tests, proving it can handle high-pressure water jets and submersion without fail.

Even in heavy rain, the Wet Hand Touch feature ensures the screen remains responsive, allowing you to swipe, tap, and scroll even with wet fingers. If water seeps into the speaker, the One-Tap Water Ejection function removes it instantly through a gentle vibration, so there is no need to shake your phone or reach for a bowl of rice.

Tough inside and out

Accidents are unavoidable, especially when pavements are slippery. The vivo Y21d is built to survive falls and impact, carrying SGS Gold Five-Star certification and Military Grade (MIL-STD 810H) durability. In vivo laboratory tests, the device endured 42,000 drops from small heights and remained fully functional.

This impressive strength comes from its dual ion-strengthened Guardian Glass screen, reinforced core, and cushioning structure, which together provide more than 100 percent puncture resistance against sharp objects and more than 100 percent drop resistance on rough surfaces.

Each part of the phone, from the charging port to the buttons, is designed with waterproofing in mind to provide complete confidence during rainy days. Every detail is engineered to keep the phone intact through real-life bumps and scrapes.

A battery built to last

The 6,500mAh battery of the vivo Y21d is designed for longevity. In vivo laboratory tests, it retained more than 80 percent of its original capacity after 1,600 full charge cycles, which is approximately equal to five years of typical use.

With 44W FlashCharge, charging is also worry-free thanks to 29-Dimension Security Protection, a comprehensive safety system that guards the device from power surges, heat, static, and other charging risks. This ensures that every charge is both fast and safe.

Durable, water-resistant, and intelligently built, the vivo Y21d is the perfect smartphone for Filipinos who live life without pause. From navigating flooded streets to capturing moments in the rain, it offers unmatched peace of mind at an affordable price.

The vivo Y21d is now available for as low as Php 6,999 in all vivo concept stores, kiosks, authorized dealers, and online platforms on vivo e-store and Shopee. With Shopee, you can get it for as low as Php 5,669 from October 9 to 16, 2025.

NBA China and Alibaba Cloud announce multiyear collaboration to reimagine fan engagement

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Proprietary AI Model Based on Alibaba’s Qwen Foundational Model Will Enhance

Fan Experience on the NBA App in China

NBA China and Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, recently announced a multiyear collaboration to reimagine the ways fans in China experience and engage with the NBA through AI and cloud technologies.

Through the collaboration, which makes Alibaba Cloud an Official Cloud Computing and AI Partner of NBA China, Alibaba Cloud will develop innovative applications to enhance live game viewing and other fan engagement experiences, including in conjunction with the NBA All-Star, the NBA Playoffs, and the Finals.

The announcement was made by Alibaba Group Chairman and Brooklyn Nets Governor Joe Tsai and NBA Deputy Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer Mark Tatum prior to The NBA China Games 2025 presented by Taobao 88VIP, which will feature the Nets and the Phoenix Suns playing preseason games on Friday, Oct. 10 at 8 p.m. CST and Sunday, Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. CST at The Venetian Arena in Macao.

“It is an exciting time at the intersection of sports and technology,” said Tsai. “AI and cloud technologies are enablers of connection—between player and fan, brand and consumer, global vision and local culture. By collaborating with NBA China and introducing Alibaba’s latest innovations, we are here to excite NBA fans through the enablement of exceptional experiences that they’ve never seen before.”

“Our collaboration with Alibaba Cloud reflects our commitment to using the latest technology to engage the hundreds of millions of NBA fans in China in new and creative ways,” said Tatum. “We look forward to working with Alibaba Cloud to transform how fans across the country watch and experience the game in the years to come.”

NBA China will utilize Alibaba Cloud’s AI and cloud computing services to support a wide range of digital fan engagement initiatives, including the development of a proprietary AI model for NBA China based on Alibaba’s Qwen series of foundational models. The proprietary AI model, fine-tuned with the league’s range of digital assets, will provide NBA App users in China with engaging content including real-time game highlights, historical basketball data, player insights and interactive discussions on trending basketball topics.

In addition, Alibaba Cloud will debut a Real-Time 360 Replay Solution at The NBA China Games 2025, providing fans with AI-powered visual enhancements to replay highlights. Powered by Alibaba’s AI algorithms, the system tracks player movements and generates a visual presentation of high-quality frames to highlight key plays through a spherical view.

This year’s NBA China Games will also showcase innovative and interactive fan experiences powered by Alibaba Cloud’s AI capabilities. At NBA House, fans can create personalized NBA-themed avatars and generate iconic game commentary clips in a voice replicated from a sample of their own using AI technologies powered by Qwen.

As part of the multiyear collaboration, NBA China will also leverage Alibaba Cloud’s infrastructure to host its digital destinations, including the NBA App, the league’s official website in China, and NBA China mini-programs. In addition, NBA China will utilize Alibaba Cloud’s intelligent analytical tools to generate data-driven insights to enhance its fan engagement efforts. Quark and the Tongyi App, Alibaba’s consumer-facing AI applications, will also become Official Marketing Partners of NBA China and engage with fans across the country.