October 17, 2025

The Pink Glitter Edition Maya Visa Card Just Dropped—Here’s Why Everyone’s Obsessed

ICYMI: Maya, the #1 Fintech Ecosystem and #1 Digital Bank in the Philippines, just dropped its newest Pink Glitter Edition Maya Visa Card, and everyone is raving about it. This isn’t just another card in your wallet, it’s the card you’ll want to carry, use, and show off every single day.

 

All glitter. No filler.


The Pink Glitter Edition Maya Visa Card delivers on all fronts: design, function, and benefits. Its matte glitter finish gives it a premium, polished look while ensuring it slides smoothly into ATMs and payment terminals for easy, worry-free transactions.

 

It’s the perfect mix of style and smarts: cool enough to match your everyday aesthetic, practical enough to keep your finances on track, and designed so that even the little things including your daily coffee run, a grocery haul, or weekend shopping spree, actually work for you.

 

And it’s not just about looks. This globally accepted debit card lets you pay, shop, and withdraw anywhere Visa is accepted, all while helping your money grow with up to 15% p.a. interest on Maya Savings.

 

Your Ticket to Once-in-a-Lifetime Moments


Using the Pink Glitter Maya Visa Card doesn’t just reward you financially, it could literally take you places. From October 1 to November 11, every swipe with this glittery card could take you straight to the BLACKPINK [DEADLINE] World Tour in Manila. Thanks to Visa and Maya, your everyday spending might just score you VIP fan packages or even daily ticket giveaways! 

 

The Pink Glitter Maya Visa Card isn’t your only way in. You can also use:


·         The Maya Black Visa Credit Card —   a sleek, numberless card that gives you instant miles and global airport lounge access for no annual fees. Perfect for travelers and lifestyle enthusiasts[1].

·         The Maya Visa Landers Cashback Everywhere Credit Card — your cashback card for everyday purchases. Earn 5% at Landers, 2% on dining, and 1% on everything else every time you swipe.

 

Here’s how to join:


1.      Open the Maya app and go to the Tickets tab.

2.      Tap “Join today’s giveaway” to start earning entries for the monthly and daily giveaways.

3.      Get and/or use your Maya Visa Landers Credit Card, Maya Black Visa Credit Card, or Maya Visa Debit Card to earn raffle entries

 

A minimum spend of ₱500 in a single transaction qualifies you for one daily entry.

 

With Maya, your everyday doesn’t have to stay ordinary. It’s your go-to that makes spending smarter, saving easier, and moments more rewarding, whether you’re chasing miles, cashback, or the concert of your dreams.

 

Stay updated by visiting maya.ph or mayabank.ph, and follow @mayaiseverything on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. Maya Philippines, Inc. and Maya Bank, Inc. are regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (www.bsp.gov.ph). Deposits are insured by PDIC up to ₱1 million per depositor.

 



[1] Monthly inactivity fees are waived with at least 1 Maya Black transaction each month.

Dare to Switch: LIFT — The New Drink for the Always‑On Generation

Made for all the go-getters who need to switch modes with a refreshing boost!

Life these days? It’s a constant switch up. One minute you’re grinding on school or work, next you’re vibing with your crew, then jumping into an all-night game or passion project. Filipinos are pros at shifting modes—and now there’s a new drink in town made exactly for that: LIFT!

Meet LIFT—Coca-Cola Philippines’ newest drink for the modern-day challengers. It isn’t your usual fizzy drink. LIFT Is like a mindset in a can, a new invigorating drink made to match your pace, your flow, your hustle, and your chill. It’s for the go-getters who are always in motion, whether they’re students owning a new semester, professionals chasing a promotion, or creators building their passion projects on the side.

Made with Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Caffeine, LIFT is more than a quick pick-me-up. It’s crafted to help you lock in and stay sharp, giving you the focus and extra push to own your every mode. It’s not about chasing energy; it’s about owning your (“LIFT”) mode. The newest, coolest drink in town isn’t here to play it safe. It’s bold, versatile, and built for multi-hyphenates—people who run the show in different arenas and still find time to show up.

“With LIFT, we’re giving today’s generation a drink that’s as adaptable as they are,” said Frenissa Mae Lagman, Frontline Marketing Senior Director of Coca-Cola Philippines. “It’s for people who play different roles and still find a way to make every moment count. LIFT is here to help you get int your zone and make a statement with every step you take.”

Actor and performer Ruru Madrid joins the Coca-Cola Philippines team at the official launch of LIFT last August 9 in Bacolod City.

Leading the charge is Ruru Madrid—actor, performer, and a true multi-mode player. Whether he’s on set, on stage, or just hanging out with friends, Ruru embodies the “LIFT” Vibe: always ready, always in motion, and always bringing his A-game.

Whatever your mode—study mode, hustle mode, game mode, barkada mode—switch it up with LIFT. Get your first taste for just PHP 11 SRP at sari-sari stores across Western Visayas.

Ready to conquer what’s next? Dare to switch to LIFT.



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vivo Unveils OriginOS Globally, Defining Smoothness Mastery for the Next Mobile Era

SHANGHAI, China, October, 2025 – vivo today announced the global launch of vivo OriginOS, the company’s most advanced operating system, redefining human-computer interaction in the AI era.

“For years, vivo has deepened its global presence under the principle of ‘More Local, More Global,’ and continues to create products and experiences that stay true to users’ needs,” said SHI Yujian, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at vivo. “As we celebrate vivo’s 30th anniversary, we are taking the next step with the global debut of OriginOS. Guided by our ‘Origin Design’ philosophy and built on three core pillars of smoothness, design and AI, the brand new OriginOS 6 reimagines the way people connect with the digital world.”

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Smoothness Mastery: Look Smooth, Feel Smooth, Stay Smooth

Smoothness lies at the heart of OriginOS 6— more than a feature, it represents a new standard of mastery. The new Origin Smooth Engine enables seamless collaboration among the system’s core modules, computing, storage, and display, and delivers an all-around experience that looks smooth, feels smooth, and stays smooth over time.

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The 8+1 Ultra-Core Computing keeps critical tasks running first, improving app cold-start speed by 18.5% and frame-rate stability by 10.5%. Memory Fusion accelerates data loading by 106%, while Dual Rendering boosts animation performance by 35% and keeps frame rates 11% steadier under heavy loads.

Smoothness is first seen on screen through the Origin Animation system, which enhances the visual experience with motion effects such as Spring Animation, Blur Transition, Morphing Animation, and One Shot Animation, giving each touch a natural rhythm and visual coherence.

It’s also smooth to the touch. vivo’s industry-first Snap-Up Engine prioritizes computing power for high-demand actions such as ticketing, keeping users one step ahead. Paired with faster app launches, up to 16% quicker when opening 50 consecutive apps, and a refined touch response that’s 41% faster, every tap and swipe feels effortlessly smooth.

Beyond the moment, smoothness endures. The latest vivo X300 Pro with OriginOS 6 has earned SGS certification for sustained smoothness, simulating five years of heavy use. Together, these innovations define vivo’s mastery of smoothness—an experience users can see, feel, and rely on every day.

Intuitive Design Inspired by Nature

Inspired by nature and grounded in how people experience the world, OriginOS 6 is designed to make digital life more intuitive, effortless, and delightful. 

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The Origin Design system unifies visual elements including color, shape, icon, image, font, layout, material and depth, with simplicity and precision. The new brand font, vivo Sans, supports over 40 languages, and the symbols now feature fully variable and adjustable weight for the first time. With Dynamic Glow and Translucent Color, light flows across materials, adding depth and immersive vibrancy to every interaction.

Bringing life’s sensibilities into the digital world, vivo has also reimagined app design. From checking device status in iManager to tracking well-being in Origin Health, users can focus on ongoing tasks and get things done with ease. The new Immersive Weather further allows users to explore weather in an innovative digital form.

OriginOS 6 also inspires personal expression. The new Lock Screen Grid allows users to arrange and resize widgets freely, customize fonts, and combine photos for instant updates. A reimagined Home Screen Grid introduces a sleek 4×7 layout and adaptive folders, and the Flip Cards bring everyday photos to life with dynamic, living display that shifts naturally as you tilt the device.

vivo AI Empowering A New Personal Intelligence Experience

vivo AI propels OriginOS 6 into a new chapter of personal intelligence. In close collaboration with Google, it brings the upgraded Gemini and Circle to Search, delivering a smarter and more intuitive experience. 

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Further, as a new, natural and intuitive form of interaction, the new Origin Island surfaces real-time status at the top of the screen and remains visible when you leave apps, integrated with Android 16’s Live Updates integration. It offers contextual suggestions you can act on instantly, enabling Copy & Go—copy a phone number to call, text or save as a new contact, or copy meeting details to create a calendar item, and Drag & Go—edit a photo, for example, and drag it to Origin Island to continue in the suggested app without switching.

vivo AI transforms both creativity and productivity across everyday scenarios. In imaging capabilities, the new AI Retouch integrates AI Erase, AI Image Expander, and AI Photo Enhance into a single, seamless workflow for effortless enhancement. In everyday productivity, vivo AI empowers communication, document handling, content creation, and information search through intelligent tools such as Smart Call Assistant, DocMaster, AI Creation, and AI Search—making daily work simpler and more efficient.

Extending beyond a single device, vivo AI enables seamless collaboration through features such as the Office Kit and One-Tap Transfer, to keep work and creativity flowing effortlessly across devices and platforms.

Security and Endurance to Rely On

OriginOS 6 strengthens protection with the vivo Security brand to safeguard data security and privacy, ensuring transparency and control, on-device intelligence, and data minimization. The upgraded BlueVolt technology further improves power efficiency and charging stability, keeping performance cool, stable and long-lasting.

Availability

OriginOS 6 will begin rolling out globally in phases starting from November 2025. Further upgrade plan may vary by markets.

Your Next-Generation Galaxy is Here: The Galaxy S25 FE, Tab S11, and Buds3 FE Offer a Total Ecosystem Upgrade

Work, play, and connect  — the latest Galaxy devices brings flagship features and a seamless ecosystem experience within reach

Elevate your every day with Samsung's latest innovations: the Galaxy S25 FE, Galaxy Tab S11, and Galaxy Buds3 FE. These powerful Galaxy devices create a seamless Galaxy ecosystem which combines  the latest technology with convenient connectivity - and is easy on the wallet!


The Power of the Galaxy Ecosystem: Seamlessly Integrated to Your Daily Living

These new Samsung devices don't just work well individually—they work brilliantly together. The Galaxy ecosystem is built to handle the natural rhythm of your day, giving you a smooth, uninterrupted experience whether you're working, playing, or relaxing.

This deep integration is all about seamless, uninterrupted flow between your devices, significantly enhancing both communication and productivity.

This efficiency is exemplified by features like the effortless Flow from Phone to Tablet, which allows you to start a video call on your Galaxy S25 FE while on the go and instantaneously switch it to the larger Galaxy Tab S11 screen upon arriving at your desk, all without interruption; you can even copy text on the S25 FE and paste it directly into a Tab S11 document.

The experience is further streamlined by Intuitive Audio Switching, ensuring your Galaxy Buds3 FE automatically recognizes the active device. For instance, if you're listening to music on the Tab S11 and a call comes in on your S25 FE, the audio will automatically switch to your phone and then seamlessly revert back to your tablet once the call ends.

Finally, Simplified File Sharing is made easy with Quick Share, providing a rapid and secure way to transfer photos, videos, and large documents among your Samsung devices, allowing a smooth transition from capturing an image to editing and sharing it.

This level of connectivity means less hassle and more focus on what matters to you.


Next-Level Performance: Power and Efficiency Across All Galaxy Devices

The Galaxy S25 FE puts true flagship power right in your hand. Take beautiful, social-media-worthy pictures with a triple rear camera system (50MP wide, 12MP ultrawide, 8MP telephoto) and a 12MP front camera, and scroll feeds or watch movies in rich, vivid color with fluid motion over a 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED screen, an Exynos 2400 chipset and 8GB of RAM on a 4900mAh battery.

Meanwhile, the Galaxy Tab S11 allows you uninterrupted entertainment and productivity.  Binge-watch your favorite show or scribble down that big idea with the improved S Pen  that comes with Galaxy Tab S11. It also comes with a new Samsung DeX Extended Mode with a progressive multi-screen arrangements and customizable workstations, enabling movies to come to life, as well as an 3nm processor that allows you to multitask all day long without any trouble.

Then tune out the noise with the Galaxy Buds3 FE. Designed for all-day comfort, they feature Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) to silence the buzz of commute or office chatter, letting you enjoy rich, balanced sound. They even provide as much as 8 hours of playtime (6 hours with ANC) and accept Bluetooth 5.4. You can also enjoy features such as real-time translation, thanks to Galaxy AI. Clear call quality ensures you’re always heard, no matter where life takes you.

Availability and Pricing

Now is the moment to trade in your old devices and enter an entirely connected world with these latest Galaxy devices that makes the flagship experience more accessible than ever! The Galaxy S25 FE,  Tab S11 and Galaxy Buds FE are already available for purchase through the Samsung online store, authorized retailers, and carrier partners. Pricing starts at Php 39,990 for the Galaxy S25 FE, Php 52,990 for the Galaxy Tab S11, and Php 6,990 for the Galaxy Buds3 FE.

Don’t miss out and make the switch by visiting https://www.samsung.com/ph/smartphones/galaxy-s25/buy/, https://www.samsung.com/ph/tablets/galaxy-tab-s11/buy/, https://www.samsung.com/ph/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds3-fe-gray-sm-r420nzaaasa/.

For more info, visit Samsung Philippines Newsroom or Samsung.com.

October 16, 2025

Security Bank joins Bacoor’s growth story with new full-service branch

Security Bank continues to bring its BetterBanking experience closer to customers with the opening of its newest branch in Bacoor, Cavite, one of Southern Luzon’s fastest-developing cities. The new site marks the Bank’s 362nd branch nationwide and 11th in Cavite, reinforcing its commitment to serve more communities beyond Metro Manila.

Security Bank executives and guests at the opening of the Bank’s 362nd branch in Bacoor, Cavite (From left): Hannah Anonuevo, FVP and Area Head; Jet Rabe, Director/ Owner, SSMC Group of Hospitals and Clinics; Engr. Emillie Ronquillo, President/Owner, Rizhle Construction and Development Corp; Leslie Cham, EVP and Branch Banking Group Head; Myrna Bernardino, Vice President of Agri Commercial Inc.; Flordeliza Llave, Business Manager of Bacoor Branch; Rolly Papagayo, President/Owner, Rotating Machines Rewinding Inc; Yves Guevarra, President/OwnerYS Prealtech Waterproofing and Painting Solution; Kaye Sanchez, Representative from Office of the Mayor; Suzette Pineda, FVP and Region 5 Head; and Ronald Austria, SVP and Branch Banking Luzon Distribution Head

Strategically located in a high-traffic commercial area, the Bacoor Branch offers easy access to a full range of financial solutions for individuals and businesses. As Bacoor continues to evolve into a vibrant hub for commerce and residential growth, the new branch aims to support the city’s dynamic entrepreneurs, professionals, and families with the personalized service and digital convenience that define BetterBanking.

“We've reimagined the traditional branch experience to provide a seamless blend of personal and digital interactions. From welcoming, low counters that encourage conversations to integrated digital tools that make transactions faster and more secure– every detail reflects our commitment to putting customers first,” says Leslie Y. Cham, EVP and Branch Banking Group Head of Security Bank.

The Bacoor Branch blends human connection and digital efficiency, offering clients a seamless experience whether they visit in person or transact online. The Bacoor Branch is open Mondays to Fridays, from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm.

For more information on Security Bank’s products, services, and branch locations, visit www.securitybank.com or follow Security Bank on social media.

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