Six personalities, one lens: vivo V60 captures FMA 2025

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The Filipino Music Awards (FMA) 2025 lit up the stage with unforgettable performances, but the spotlight also shone behind the cameras as six well-loved Filipino personalities brought their vivo V60 smartphones to capture the night their way.

Armed with the phone’s 50MP ZEISS Super Telephoto Camera, these stars captured the most powerful moments onstage, turning each performance into a cinematic story. From dynamic lighting to expressive movements, every shot proved how the vivo V60 transforms concert scenes into professional masterpieces.

Six personalities, six unique stories

The event saw Kira Balinger, LA Aguinaldo, Rere Madrid, Jason Dy, Chelsea Robato, and Jan Mayo capturing the best of Filipino music through their vivo V60 and sharing the photos on Instagram.

With its five focal lengths under the ZEISS Multifocal Portrait and 10x Telephoto Stage Portrait, each personality effortlessly switched from close-ups to wide shots with just a tap, making every image clear, vivid, and full of emotion.

Kira Balinger: Every detail in perfect focus

Actress Kira Balinger turned heads as she captured the synchronized choreography and dazzling stage visuals of a rising P-pop girl group.

“Good thing I can immortalize the memory with my vivo V60’s 50MP ZEISS Super Telephoto Camera that zoomed in on every highlight like a pro!” she said.

With its 10x Telephoto Stage Portrait, Kira snapped crisp, vibrant photos that made her feel like she was right on stage with the performers.

LA Aguinaldo: Stage energy in every frame

Model and content creator LA Aguinaldo celebrated the night’s powerful collaborations and world-class energy as international and local icons took the stage.

“My vivo V60’s 50MP ZEISS Super Telephoto Camera captured every moment so vividly, it felt like I was right there on stage,” he shared.

The ZEISS Multifocal Portrait made it easy for him to adjust angles instantly and keep up with fast-paced performances that had the crowd roaring.

Rere Madrid: Concert magic through the lens

For Rere Madrid, the vivo V60 became her ultimate concert bestie as she documented a soulful solo act that moved the audience.

“The ZEISS Multifocal Portrait let me capture every moment as I easily shifted between focal lengths,” she said.

Every shot came out clear, colorful, and full of emotion—perfectly matching the mood of the artist’s heartfelt performance.

Jason Dy: A fan’s point of view in high definition

Singer Jason Dy was in full fan mode as he watched a young pop-rock band energize the stage with their upbeat set . “My vivo V60 was the ultimate concert buddy,” he said.

Its 50MP ZEISS Super Telephoto Camera delivered bright, detailed photos, while the 10x Telephoto Stage Portrait turned every snap into a magazine-worthy concert shot.

Chelsea Robato: Every beat beautifully captured

Model and host Chelsea Robato captured the synchronized moves and charisma of beloved boy group BGYO with stunning precision.

“It brought next-level zoom precision, capturing every performer as if I were right in front of them,” she shared.

Thanks to the ZEISS Multifocal Portrait, she shifted smoothly between angles and lighting conditions, showcasing every beat and expression with striking clarity.

Jan Mayo: Bringing fans closer to the stage

Content creator Jan Mayo showcased the energy of a high-octane P-pop performance that had fans singing and dancing along.

“Switching between focal lengths was so smooth with the ZEISS Multifocal Portrait. The 10x Telephoto Stage Portrait elevated my zoom experience. It's now my must-have for every concert,” he said.

From emotional close-ups that captured every lyric to electrifying shots of lights and movement, the vivo V60 gave each personality the power to relive the concert magic their way. Every image pulsed with the rhythm of the FMA 2025, showing how this phone can turn a live performance into an unforgettable visual story.

With its 50MP ZEISS Super Telephoto Camera, the vivo V60 lets concert-goers zoom in on every beat, spotlight, and emotion with clarity that rivals professional gear.

Bring the concert closer with the vivo V60. It is available now for as low as Php 28,999 at vivo concept stores, kiosks, and online through vivo e-store, Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop.

PLDT Enterprise Onboards Known Group’s Burst SMS to Boost Secure A2P Messaging for Philippine Businesses

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As businesses increasingly rely on real-time communication with their customers, secure messaging has become more essential. To address this need, PLDT Inc.’s corporate arm PLDT Enterprise has onboarded Burst SMS, a global messaging technology company from Known Group, as its newest Application-to-Person (A2P) aggregator through the Smart Messaging Suite. The partnership paves the way for smarter and more secure enterprise communication, helping the company scale its local operations while supporting businesses across key industries.

Executives from PLDT Enterprise and Burst SMS mark the onboarding of Burst SMS as the newest Application-to-Person (A2P) aggregator under the Smart Messaging Suite, advancing smarter, more secure enterprise communications and enabling growth for businesses across key industries. From left to right: Josh Montecillo, AVP and Head of Enterprise and International Wireless Product Management, PLDT Enterprise; Marlon Alberto, Head of Customer Relationship Management, PLDT Enterprise; Girlie Lee, Senior Relationship Manager, PLDT Enterprise; Mitch Locsin, First Vice President and Head of Enterprise Core Business, PLDT and Smart; Brad Down, Chief Innovation Officer, Burst SMS; Matt Child, Director, MTMO, Part of Known Group; Mitch Powell, Director, MTMO, Part of Known Group

Unlocking Growth Through Trusted Messaging

Through its recently established Manila office, Burst SMS aims to better serve customers in retail, government, healthcare, and e-commerce. With its ISO27001 certification, 99.99% uptime, and direct carrier connections, Burst SMS delivers mission-critical SMS services designed for enterprises that require high-volume, low-latency messaging.

Under the new arrangement, Burst SMS has subscribed to Smart Messaging Suite with an initial volume that is expected to ramp up to 12 million SMS monthly within the next 3–6 months, supporting customer promos, announcements, advisories, and similar communications. This growth trajectory positions Burst SMS as a trusted regional player and strengthens the A2P messaging ecosystem in the Philippines.

Building Local Presence, Backed by Global Expertise

A new entrant in the Philippine market, Burst SMS carries a strong global presence and experience in messaging technology. Through its managed messaging gateway, Burst SMS connects enterprises directly to local carriers, enabling reliable, large-scale communication that supports faster and more secure delivery of customer notifications, such as retail promotions, government advisories, banking alerts, and healthcare reminders, among others. With high-volume messaging, enterprises can improve operational efficiency and boost customer engagement.

Voices from the Partnership

“Our collaboration with Known Group and Burst SMS reflects our drive to deliver meaningful innovations for enterprises,” said Mitch Locsin, First Vice President and Head of Enterprise Core Business, PLDT and Smart. “With their global expertise and local presence, and powered by PLDT Enterprise’s robust network and digital solutions, Burst SMS is well positioned to accelerate the adoption of A2P messaging among Philippine businesses, enabling them to enhance customer engagement and drive growth.”

PLDT Enterprise and Burst SMS, a global messaging technology company under the Known Group, celebrate their partnership to deliver more secure and reliable enterprise communications.

Brad Down, Chief Innovation Officer of Burst SMS, added: “We are excited to work closely with PLDT Enterprise as we expand in the Philippines. This partnership strengthens our ability to serve enterprises that require secure, high-volume messaging, and supports our vision of driving smarter customer engagement in the region.”

Enabling Smarter Communication Across Industries

With its focus across industries, this collaboration expands the availability of secure, scalable, and reliable messaging solutions for organizations nationwide. This partnership also reinforces PLDT Enterprise’s commitment by enabling businesses to connect with their customers more effectively, while contributing to the digital growth of the Philippine digital economy.

To learn more about PLDT Enterprise’s suite of solutions, visit https://bit.ly/pldtenterprise-burst-sms-partnership-pr

Only Maya Gives You the Power to Save Your Favorite Housemate in PBB Celebrity Collab 2.0 Edition

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After a successful run of the last Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) Celebrity Collab Edition, Maya—the #1 Digital Bank in the Philippines—is back inside Kuya’s house. With a new batch of Gen Z Kapamilya and Kapuso housemates, fresh collab twists, and iconic moments unfolding every week, the magic of the PBB Celebrity Collab 2.0 Edition is stronger than ever. Returning as this season’s official voting partner, Maya gives Mayamayans the power to save their favorite housemate in just a few taps.

Whether you're a loyal stan, a silent voter, or a full-on fandom commander, Maya makes it easier and smarter to go all out for your fave.

Your Vote, Supercharged

Mayamayans can level up their voting power with exclusive perks—like referral rewards and extra funds from their Maya Savings interest earnings. First time using Maya? Get 100% cashback on your first vote! Share your Maya invite code and earn as much as ₱15,000 from successful referrals so you and your friends can go full force to save your chosen Housemate.

Voting Made Easy

No complicated steps here. Just open the Maya app, tap the PBB icon, choose your Housemate, and pick your vote package. That’s it. Whether you’re backing your favorite Kapamilya or Kapuso Housemate, Maya puts real voting power in your hands.

More Than a Vote—It’s a Movement

Mayamayans can even use their Maya Savings interest earnings to support their favorite Housemates. With Maya, everyday transactions—like paying bills, buying coffee, or sending money—can earn up to 15% interest p.a., credited daily, giving you extra funds to vote when it matters most.

Don’t miss PBB Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0, airing every weeknight at 9:40 PM, Saturdays at 6:15 PM, and Sundays at 10:05 PM on GMA. You can also catch every episode online via Pinoy Big Brother’s YouTube page, GMA Pinoy TV Channel, Kapuso Stream, Kapamilya Online Live, and iWantTFC. The all-access stream is also available on GMANETWORK.COM and IWANT.

Download the Maya app now, vote smart, and start your #SaveWithMaya journey today! To know more about this exciting collab, visit 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.

Home Credit Brings Abot-Kayang Asenso with Aling Puring Credit Card

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Home Credit Philippines (HCPH), the country’s leading consumer finance company, has partnered with Puregold’s Tindahan ni Aling Puring (TNAP) community to launch the Aling Puring Credit Card powered by Home Credit.

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Aling Puring members can now shop with confidence with premium benefits and offers through the Aling Puring Credit Card   powered by Home Credit

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This partnership underscores a shared commitment to make financial wellness and progress more achievable for Filipinos—empowering families, resellers, and small business owners with greater confidence and control over their budgets.

Designed with the Aling Puring community in mind, the new credit card makes everyday grocery shopping easier, more flexible, and more rewarding across over 500+ Puregold stores nationwide.

“Our partnership with Puregold and Aling Puring goes beyond making shopping easier. It’s about empowering Filipinos by giving them access to financial tools that help make their everyday lives better,” said Zdenek Jankovsky, Chief Business Development Officer and Executive Director of Home Credit Philippines. “Through the Aling Puring Credit Card, we aim to provide Filipino shoppers and small business owners with a smarter, more flexible way to manage their budgets, handle finances confidently, and enjoy more value every time they shop.”

Empowering Every Filipino Shopper

The Aling Puring Credit Card powered by Home Credit is a Visa Classic Contactless card designed to make everyday spending more rewarding and worry-free. Whether restocking store inventory, buying household essentials, or managing daily needs, the card offers unmatched convenience, flexibility, and protection.

Cardholders can enjoy:

· Double points when shopping in any of the 500+ Puregold stores nationwide – earn 2 points for every ₱200 spent, helping them save and earn rewards faster.

· Up to ₱100,000 credit limit and up to 45 days of interest-free purchases for better budget control.

· ₱200 monthly membership fee that unlocks comprehensive protection benefits, including:

o Card protection insurance covering 120% of the outstanding balance.

o ₱500 daily hospital cash benefit and ₱50,000 supplementary health coverage.

o 24/7 telemedicine access, providing peace of mind for health security.

New cardholders can also enjoy a 5% rebate (up to ₱500) on purchases within the first 30 days after activation, along with exclusive Home Credit promotions and special perks for added savings.

Driving Financial Inclusion Together

The collaboration between Home Credit and Tindahan ni Aling Puring (TNAP) community reflects a shared mission to empower Filipino families and small business owners through accessible financial tools and opportunities.

TNAP is Puregold’s customized loyalty and membership program for resellers—sari-sari store owners, karinderyas, canteens, caterers, bulk buyers, wholesalers, and other entrepreneurs. It serves as an avenue for Puregold to fulfill its mission of providing products, services, and business opportunities to Filipino families. Through TNAP, Puregold cultivates loyalty and belonging, helps augment family income, offers free trainings and seminars, and connects start-up businesses with micro-financing institutions—truly fulfilling a promise of partnership and progress in every community.

“At Puregold, our mission has always been to help Filipino families and small business owners succeed,” said Antonio Delos Santos, Vice President for Operations of Puregold. “Through the Tindahan ni Aling Puring program, we’ve long championed our members’ entrepreneurial and financial growth. This partnership with Home Credit brings that purpose even further—making financial wellness more accessible to every Aling Puring member.”

The Aling Puring Credit Card powered by Home Credit is more than just a financial tool—it’s a partnership built on trust, empowerment, and shared progress. With Home Credit and Aling Puring, Abot-Kaya ang Asenso para sa bawat Pilipino.

To know more about the latest updates from Home Credit Philippines, visit its official website, www.homecredit.ph, or get the Home Credit App from Google Play, the App Store, or Huawei AppGallery. You may also follow its official Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok accounts.  

Home Credit Philippines is a financing company duly licensed and supervised by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).  

No Jump Scares Needed: These Thrillers Are Terrifying Because They Feel Real

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Halloween season usually comes with masked killers, angry spirits, and haunted basements. But sometimes, the most chilling horror doesn’t come from the supernatural. It comes from the very systems people live under every day. In these films and series, fear isn’t delivered through ghosts or demons, but through betrayal, cover-ups, negligence, and the terrifying consequences of unchecked power.

If you’re looking for a pre-Halloween watch list that hits harder because it feels disturbingly possible, here are seven titles on Lionsgate Play that expose the kind of horror that exists in boardrooms, back-alley deals, and everyday lives.

1.    Baghdad Central – A Father Against A Broken System

In post-invasion Iraq, a former police inspector searches for his missing daughter while navigating a city riddled with distrust, shifting alliances, and political manipulation. Every step forward feels dangerous not because of monsters in the night, but because of the uncertainty of who is truly in control. When justice is compromised, survival becomes a crime.

2.    Gaslit – The Cost of Exposing the Truth

Julia Roberts and Sean Penn headline this gripping take on the Watergate scandal, focusing on the individuals who tried to reveal the truth and paid the price. Power is used not just to hide wrongdoing but to erase those who challenge it. The story is proof that systems can erase you before the truth sets you free.

3.    Hightown – When Crime Becomes Part of the Landscape

Set against the deceptively calm backdrop of Cape Cod, a murder linked to the opioid trade exposes a network of drugs, corruption, and moral decay. As one investigator seeks justice, it becomes clear that rot is not just on the streets but within the institutions designed to protect people. When crime and power work together, real justice might not stand a chance.

4.    Dark Waters – Poison That Spreads Quietly

Mark Ruffalo stars in this legal thriller based on a true story of a lawyer uncovering a corporation’s deliberate poisoning of a town’s water supply. The fear here is quiet but suffocating as families unknowingly live through a slow, preventable tragedy.
Not all killers use weapons, some use negligence.

5.    A Very English Scandal – Charm as a Disguise for Cruelty

Hugh Grant plays a charismatic politician whose polished public persona hides manipulation, deception, and an attempted cover-up that spirals out of control. The story is a reminder that the most dangerous villains are often the ones who seem respectable.

6. Mr. Robot – A World Controlled from the Shadows

Rami Malek plays Elliot, a hacker who tries to take down a powerful corporation controlling society’s strings. As he digs deeper, the line between reality and manipulation blurs and the fear comes from realizing that people may already be living inside someone else’s design. Makes you wonder if the villains already own the world.

7.    Deepwater Horizon – Disaster Fueled by Greed

Based on the real 2010 oil rig explosion, this film starring Mark Wahlberg shows how cost-cutting decisions led to one of the worst environmental disasters in modern history. The chaos is explosive, but the true terror lies in knowing it could have been stopped before it even began and when profit matters more than people, tragedy becomes inevitable.

This Halloween, Consider a Different Kind of Scary

These stories don’t rely on supernatural jump scares. Instead, they haunt viewers by revealing worlds shaped by failure, greed, and injustice. They remind us that horror can exist in silence, in indifference, and in choices made behind closed doors.

Stream these powerful real-world thrillers now on Lionsgate Play, available via PLDT Home, Smart and Cignal.

Because sometimes the most frightening stories are the ones that could actually happen.

 

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About Lionsgate Play

Lionsgate Play, a premium streaming service from Lionsgate India and Starz, offers bespoke quality content to its users. It boasts premium and curated content including Premieres, billion-dollar Franchise Movies and binge-worthy Box Sets. Lionsgate Play is accessible to consumers in the Philippines via www.lionsgateplay.com for Php79 monthly with PLDT Home and Php199 quarterly plan with Smart.

A curated selection of Lionsgate Play titles is also available on Cignal Super, the Philippines'  first and only streaming aggregator app. With only One Login, One Subscription, users can watch content from multiple streaming apps for only P799/month (Premium+ Plan) or P499/month (Premium Plan).

For more information about Lionsgate Play Philippines, visit lionsgateplay.com and follow them on Facebook and Tiktok.