InnovationOne expands brand solutions through VIU Philippines

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Unlocks Fresh Advertising Opportunities in Premium Asian Content

A full-service digital marketing agency and the dedicated digital arm of United Neon Media Group, InnovationOne has formed a collaboration with VIU, one of Asia’s leading OTT streaming platforms, to offer brands a powerful new avenue for highly targeted and culturally relevant advertising placements and integrated omnichannel marketing campaigns.

InnovationOne, Inc Managing Director Raphael T. Layosa and VIU Philippines Country Head Vicente Sy-Quia (center) seal the partnership with a handshake after the ceremonial signing of partnership agreement with witnesses VIU Philippines Channel Revenue and Partnerships Head Torto Canga (left) and United Neon Advertising Inc. Chief Commercial Officer Michael San G. Mendoza (right)

From L-R: VIU Philippines Channel Revenue and Partnerships Head Torto Canga, InnovationOne Inc. Managing Director Raphael T. Layosa, VIU Philippines Country Head Vicente Sy-Quia, and United Neon Advertising Inc. Chief Commercial Officer Michael San G. Mendoza.

This association enables InnovationOne to directly offer ad inventory and branded content integrations within VIU Philippines’ growing library of premium Asian content—ranging from top Korean dramas and variety shows to VIU Originals and regionally produced titles. With a strong footprint in the Philippines, Viu provides advertisers access to an engaged audience that is young, digital-first, and highly receptive to storytelling-led campaigns.

“Filipinos are among the world’s biggest consumers of Korean and Asian entertainment, and VIU has become a staple platform for that audience,” said Raphael Layosa, Managing Director of InnovationOne. “This engagement gives brands an unmatched opportunity: to appear alongside content that audiences are emotionally invested in—just as they’re streaming, binge-watching, and talking about it online.”

InnovationOne, digital arm of marketing powerhouse United Neon Media Group (UNMG) partners with VIU Philippines to unlock innovative advertising opportunities for brands. From L to R: VIU Philippines Channel Revenue and Partnerships Head Torto Canga, VIU Philippines Country Head Vicente Sy‑Quia, UNMG Deputy COO Benjamin O. Lim, InnovationOne Managing Director Raphael T. Layosa, UNMG IBIDA Officer Abbie Lim, and UNMG Chief Commercial Officer Michael San G. Mendoza.

Benjamin Lim, Deputy COO of United Neon Media Group, the umbrella organization of InnovationOne, emphasized the value of the arrangement, saying: "This arrangement with VIU aligns with our mission to push the boundaries of modern advertising. Streaming has become the new primetime, and brands need to show up where culture is being shaped in real time. Through InnovationOne, we’re giving advertisers not just media space, but cultural access—powered by data, content, and a deep understanding of what audiences love."

The collaboration comes at a time when Philippine viewers are rapidly shifting from traditional TV to streaming platforms. VIU’s dual model—consisting of an ad-supported free tier and a premium subscription layer—further expands advertiser reach and audience diversity.

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About Innovation ONE

Innovation ONE is the full-service digital marketing agency and dedicated digital arm of the United Neon Media Group. As a digitally-native agency with deep expertise since 2011, the team specializes in conceptualizing and producing strategic online campaigns that deliver measurable business results.

Innovation ONE’s portfolio demonstrates a proven track record of delivering tangible outcomes for leading brands in the Automotive, Tech, and Retail sectors. The agency's end-to-end capabilities are anchored in three core pillars: Strategy and Analytics, Social Media Management, and Campaign & Creative Content Development. This integrated offering covers the full digital journey, from market research, brand strategy, and SEO to paid media, website UI/UX development, and influencer seeding, all supported by robust project management.

As a key part of the United Neon Media Group, Innovation ONE provides clients with a unique and powerful media advantage. This position allows for the seamless integration of high-performance digital strategies with extensive, large-scale out-of-home (OOH) capabilities, including 3D LED billboards, transit advertising, and live event production.

Anne Curtis vibes with vivo V60 in Berry Purple

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Match your OOTD with a phone that’s as effortlessly stylish and powerful as you

The search for style and performance finds its answer. Anne Curtis shows how the vivo V60 in Berry Purple fits right into every OOTD—laidback, comfortable, and always chic.

In her latest Instagram post, Anne pairs a sleek leather tank with relaxed denim and her Berry Purple V60, proving that even your tech can be a fashion statement.

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This combo serves up serious “fit check” energy, proving that comfort, confidence, and color can steal the spotlight.

Beyond its head-turning hue, the vivo V60 packs serious power. Its 50MP ZEISS Super Telephoto Camera captures every angle in stunning clarity, while the 6500mAh BlueVolt Battery keeps up from day to night. With a slim frame and frosted glass finish, it’s the accessory that never goes out of style.

Style knows no limits

Looking for more inspo? The Berry Purple V60 pairs perfectly with any vibe you’re going for.

You can pair the Berry Purple V60 with linen trousers and a lavender blouse for that sleek, contemporary vibe.

You can also go sporty with a cropped hoodie, cycling shorts, and chunky sneakers plus your V60 for that signature color pop.

Now’s the moment to make your own OOTD with Berry Purple V60, the phone that keeps up with your lifestyle and elevates your everyday style.

The vivo V60 is now available in vivo concept stores, kiosks, and online via the vivo e-store, Shopee, and TikTok Shop, starting at Php 28,999, with big discounts and exciting freebies for Shopee and TikTok shoppers.

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TECNO's POVA 7 Ultra 5G Becomes The 2025 Honor of Kings International Championship (KIC2025) Official Gaming Phone

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TECNO’s POVA 7 Ultra 5G is taking centerstage this month at the Honor of Kings’ (HOK) main yearend global esports event as 2025 Honor of Kings International Championship (KIC2025) official gaming phone.

Running from November 14 to the 30th in the Philippines, the KIC2025 will gather the world’s top 16 top-tier teams that will battle it out for the top spot and US$1,000,000 prize pool. The world’s most-played multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game, HOK has more than 100 million daily players. It is developed by Timi Studios and published by Level Infinite.

As the official gaming phone, AI-driven innovative technology brand TECNO’s interstellar-inspired POVA 7 Ultra 5G brings flagship power with a durable 6000mAh battery, 70W Ultra Charge, and 30W Wireless Fast Charge, powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate AI Processor for top-tier gaming performance and multi-tasking efficiency.

Rise for Honor

KIC2025 will showcase the cultural diversity of participants as well as the Philippines’ local flavor as the host country, and will revolve around an esports-themed carnival.

“At Honor of Kings, players are at the heart of everything we do. Partnering with TECNO allows us to deliver smoother, more responsive gameplay and inspire the next generation of esports talent,” said Benj Dalmacio, Senior Business Development Manager, Level Infinite Philippines

“We’re excited to be part of the KIC2025. TECNO will support Filipino gamers all the way to the top with POVA 7 Ultra 5G’s best-in-class, powerful features. Good luck to all the participants!” said Jason Wang, CEO of TECNO Mobile Philippines.

Competing teams include Blacklist International, BOOM Esports, Elevate, ACT Esports Club, Homebois BSE, Nova Esports, Alpha Gaming, Bigetron by Vitality, Kagendra, Vesakha Esports, Loops, Alpha7 Esports, Nongshim RedForce, OG Esports, Twisted Minds and Rex Regum Qeon.

Number 1 Official Gaming Phone in the Philippines

The POVA 7 Ultra 5G is the 2025 number 1 official gaming phone in the Philippines. It is the official gaming phone of PUBGM PMSL SEA 2025 Championship, PUBGM PMCL 2025 Championship, HOK Philippine Kings League, and Philippine National Esports Team SIBOL.

Designed for full immersion, POVA 7 Ultra 5G delivers a 4D Gaming Vibration, Dual Speakers with Dolby Atmos, and a suite of customized gaming features, creating an audio-visual experience built for the next generation of mobile gamers and explorers. The POVA 7 Ultra 5G is the most powerful smartphone for all 120fps popular games in its price range with its official price of PhP16,999. During its recent launch, Filipino gamers and users enjoyed exclusive generous promos and freebies. Buyers will receive three limited stock freebies worth PhP1,999 when they purchase the POVA 7 Ultra 5G – one POVA wireless powerbank (5000mAh), one customized DITO Prepaid Gaming SIM, and one special case card.

Restoring dignity in borrowing: Fuse Financing on breaking credit barriers for small businesses at AgriVerse 2025

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Fuse Financing, Inc., the lending arm of GCash, led a discussion on fair borrowing options for Filipino micro-retailers and agri-entrepreneurs at the recently concluded Agriverse Summit 2025 held in Pasay City. The event brought together agripreneurs, government officials, innovators, and small business owners to explore how technology can support business growth, boost agricultural productivity, and promote sustainable farming.

L-R) PARJV Grosolutions co-founder and Pamantasan ng Cabuyao VP planning, research and extension Dr. Jessica Domingo Rey; GCash VP and head of corporate communications and public affairs Gilda Maquilan; Philippine Association of Stores and Carinderia Owners founding and national president Ms. Elilyn S. Gadia; Fuse Financing Inc. chief product officer and strategy head Baby Aquino; and ASBF Philippines founding trustee and president Ms. Arlene Padua-Martinez

Organized by the Asia Small Business Federation (ASBF) and Philippine Association of Stores and Cardinderia Owners (PASCO), Fuse Financing chief product officer and strategy head Baby Aquino highlighted the company's commitment to restoring dignity and fairness to borrowing for the Filipino micro-retail and agricultural sector.

In a fireside chat "Digital Wallets, Local Markets: Unlocking Growth for Micro-Retail and Agribusiness," Aquino also shared how Fuse is redefining access to finance through digital technology. The company replaces exploitative informal lending with fast, fair, and transparent credit products that can be accessed real time, anytime, anywhere, through a mobile phone via your GCash e-wallet.

Fuse’s innovation lies in its end-to-end digital process. By using data-driven credit assessment and digital collection tools, the lender removes the need for physical documents or in-person applications. This allows MSMEs to access funds within minutes, validating what Aquino describes as "true empowerment."

As of the second quarter of 2025, Fuse has extended credit to 9.5 million Filipinos and disbursed P287 billion in loans. Fuse is able to extend credit to segments underserved by traditional institutions such as MSMEs and women, with one in three are small business owners and three in five borrowers are women while four out of five are from the masses (SEC C2DE), underscoring the company’s wide reach and deep impact on inclusion.

The lender’s suite of products is designed to meet the different financing needs of small entrepreneurs. GLoan offers larger cash loans for business owners of up to P350,000, to support their business capital and growth, while GLoan Sakto, a sachet-type loan, enables eligible customers to borrow for as low as Php 100- an ideal option for the regular customers or the “sukis” of sari-sari stores, instead of them constantly borrowing from sari-sari store owners. This also relieves them of the hassle of collecting those small loans owners. Often used as “pambale,” borrowing even as small as P100 can give customers who were traditionally sidelined by formal credit institutions, an opportunity to build a formal credit history. This approach helps everyday Filipinos transition from informal borrowing toward long-term, sustainable growth.

Aquino emphasized that Fuse’s mission is to make formal lending accessible to every Filipino entrepreneur. "’Yung philosophy kasi talaga ng GCash is to allow Filipinos to borrow with dignity. Dapat ‘yong mga produkto namin ay klaro, fair, and transparent. (GCash operates on a philosophy that aims to allow Filipinos to borrow with dignity. Our products are clear, fair, [and] transparent),” she said.

Aquino concluded that the future of small businesses in the Philippines, especially in the agri-tech sector, depends on three essentials: access to finance, access to markets, and access to technology. Through digital innovation, Fuse and GCash aim to make these opportunities available to every Filipino entrepreneur.

For more information, please visit www.gcash.com.

Security Bank Foundation builds hope with new classrooms in Gapan City

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Security Bank Foundation, Inc. (SBFI) turned over a newly constructed two-storey, six-classroom school building to Gapan East Integrated School (GEIS) in Nueva Ecija, marking another milestone in its flagship program “Build a School, Build a Nation: The Classrooms Project.”

Ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly constructed Gapan East Integrated School building led by (from left) Ronalyn Velilia, Gapan Branch Business Manager; Maureen Grace Banalagay, Bulacan/Nueva Ecija Branch Banking Group Area Head; Melissa Aquino, SBFI Trustee; Rafael F. Simpao, Jr., SBFI Chairman; Hon. Emary Joy D. Pascual, Mayor of Gapan City; Dr. Enrique E. Angeles, Jr., Schools Division Superintendent; Hon. Paul Michael Amparado, Barangay Captain of San Vicente, Gapan; and Julita Aguilar, Principal of Gapan East Integrated School

The donation helps ease GEIS’s classroom shortage, giving over 1,200 students and teachers a more conducive space to learn, grow, and dream. Despite limited resources, GEIS has consistently excelled—scoring above the national average in problem-solving, information literacy, and critical thinking during the 2023–2024 National Achievement Test, even outperforming more than 90% of Metro Manila schools.

“Some of us may feel that the task of addressing the problems of education in our country is so overwhelming that the efforts we are exerting would hardly make a difference. But I do not agree because I believe in the power of persistent cumulative influence.”, said SBFI Chairman Rafael F. Simpao, Jr.

“Sanay po kami na ang LGU ang nagbibigay. Napakasarap po palang mabigyan at maalala. Mahiyain po kami kaya kami na bahala sa repair,” said Hon. Emary Joy D. Pascual, Gapan City Mayor.

“Sa pagtanggap ng gusaling ito, pangako naming pupunuin ang bawat silid ng mga kwento ng inspirasyon, pag-asa, at pagmamahal, mga kwentong huhubog sa mga kabataang magiging pag-asa at pagbabago ng ating bayan,” said Dr. Enrique E. Angeles, Jr., CESO VI, Schools Division Superintendent of Gapan City, adding that the new building symbolizes the shared hope and commitment to education of the city and Security Bank Foundation.

Beyond classrooms, Security Bank Foundation also invests in educator development through partnerships such as with Ateneo de Manila University and De La Salle Philippines, offering programs such as the Principals’ Training Program. One former GEIS Assistant Principal—now leading Lupang Pangarap Elementary School—is currently enrolled in this initiative.

To date, SBFI has donated 851 classrooms to 146 schools across 87 cities and municipalities nationwide—each one a testament to its belief that nation-building begins with a single classroom.

Learn more about Security Bank Foundation’s commitment to education at www.securitybank.com/foundation.