vivo turns Valentine's into all-day love with V60 Lite

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vivo Philippines is marking Valentine’s Day with a nationwide photo promotion under its Love on Full Charge campaign, inviting couples and fans to create lasting memories while discovering the features of the vivo V60 Lite.

From February 7 to 15, 2026, participating vivo stores will host special photo activities designed to highlight the smartphone’s 6500mAh BlueVolt battery and AI Four-Season Portrait, turning everyday moments into personalized keepsakes.

Exclusive in-store freebie for buyers

Customers who purchase a vivo V60 Lite at participating stores during the promo period will receive an instant photo session in-store, complete with a printed photo in a limited-edition vivo Valentine’s frame. Check the vivo website for full mechanics and the list of participating stores.

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The activity aims to enhance the Valentine’s shopping experience by combining retail with emotional engagement, encouraging customers to celebrate their relationship with their loved ones in a simple yet meaningful way.

Online giveaway for walk-ins and fans

For those not yet ready to purchase, vivo offers an online entry option through its social media giveaway. Here's what you need to do:

• Take a photo using vivo V60 Lite's AI Four-Season Portrait with Love on Full Charge standee in participating stores nationwide.

• Post it on vivo Philippines' Facebook post and comment "Capture the feeling, keep the power! #vivoV60Lite #LoveOnFullCharge".

Fifty (50) participants nationwide will receive the exclusive vivo Valentine’s frame.

Why buy the vivo V60 Lite

Beyond its Valentine’s Day appeal, the vivo V60 Lite stands out as a powerful everyday smartphone built for performance, entertainment, and long-term use.

At its core is the massive 6500mAh BlueVolt battery, supported by 90W FlashCharge, allowing users to power up quickly and stay connected throughout the day. On the photography side, the 50MP Sony IMX882 main camera delivers sharp, high-quality images, enhanced by the AI Four-Season Portrait feature that can instantly transform backgrounds.

The vivo V60 Lite is also gaming-ready, designed to handle extended play sessions and immersive content. The MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo powers its 5G variant, paired with a large 6.77-inch 120Hz AMOLED display for smoother visuals and vibrant colors. Audio is equally engaging, with 400% volume stereo speakers for a more cinematic experience.

The vivo V60 Lite 4G is priced at Php 14,999, while the 5G variant starts at Php 17,999, making it a compelling option for users looking for a balance of style, performance, and value this Valentine’s Day.

Capture sweet moments with vivo V60 Lite's AI Four-Season Portrait and enjoy all-day power from its 6500mAh BlueVolt battery. With Love on Full Charge, vivo Philippines turns Valentine’s Day into a shared experience where technology, emotion, and memory come together.

LG Sound Suite: The World’s First Soundbar Audio System Powered by Dolby Atmos FlexConnect

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Debuting at CES 2026, LG’s Modular LG Sound Suite with Dolby Atmos FlexConnect Makes Home Audio Simple and Flexible

At CES 2026, LG Electronics (LG) is transforming home entertainment with LG Sound Suite, a home audio system that gives consumers unprecedented flexibility. At its core is the H7 soundbar – the world’s first with Dolby Atmos® FlexConnectTM – delivering immersive Dolby Atmos sound that adapts to a room’s layout without complicated setup.

LG Sound Suite works seamlessly with LG’s premium TVs, allowing users to pair any of its wireless components – including the M7 and M5 surround speakers, and the W7 subwoofer – with or without the H7 soundbar for 27 possible configurations. This flexibility means consumers can create the perfect setup for their space, whether starting small or building a full 13.1.7-channel home theater. And when the H7 soundbar serves as the lead device, Dolby Atmos FlexConnect works with any TV via HDMI, giving consumers the freedom to meet their entertainment needs. LG is also bringing Dolby Atmos FlexConnect to its 2026 premium TV lineup and select 2025 models* through a future software update, unlocking even more ways to enjoy Dolby Atmos.

Dolby Atmos FlexConnect delivers the simplest and most flexible way to bring immersive Dolby Atmos sound to your favorite big screen. Enjoy astonishing audio that makes every explosion more intense, every song more life-like, every game day more electrifying, and every moment more memorable. Setup has never been easier – it’s flexible and intelligently tuned for your personal listening environment.

Audio is reclaiming its place in the living room as streaming has replaced physical media. Leading platforms now deliver movies, shows, and sports in Dolby Atmos and other advanced formats, making cinematic sound widely accessible. This shift has revived home theater, with consumers seeking immersive audio to match the stunning TV visuals. LG Sound Suite answers this demand with wireless convenience, simplicity and performance, bringing true surround sound back to the heart of the home. With Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, LG Sound Suite offers seamless pairing for streaming and device integration, making setup as simple as enjoying the sound.

In this regard, LG adds its own layer of innovation to elevate the experience. Sound Follow leverages ultra-wideband (UWB) technology to adjust the listening sweet spot based on the user’s location. When combined with Dolby Atmos FlexConnect, this ensures personalized immersion – so any seat feels like the best seat. Additionally, Room Calibration Pro analyzes acoustic characteristics and applies AI processing to refine the sound for a balanced, room-filling audio experience.

Powering the H7 soundbar is LG’s most advanced processor, the α (Alpha) 11 AI Processor Gen 3 – the same chip that drives LG’s flagship OLED TVs. Bringing this proven technology to audio delivers added performance and intelligence. The processor uses deep learning and its Neural Processing Unit to create sound with remarkable precision. With AI Sound Pro+, stereo audio can be up-mixed into an immersive spatial audio experience, while AI-powered object separation ensures voices, music, and sound effects are clear and balanced. The system also adapts audio based on content type for optimized sound across different genres.

Every component in the LG Sound Suite features Peerless speaker units, a name synonymous with audio excellence for over a century and renowned for high-performance craftsmanship in premium speaker systems. By pairing the simplicity and flexibility of Dolby Atmos FlexConnect with the high-caliber acoustic performance of Peerless speakers, LG Sound Suite ushers in a new era of immersive Dolby Atmos sound.

“Together with Dolby, we’ve made immersive audio flexible for every home, LG Sound Suite is a testament to our shared focus on audio innovation,” said Lee Jeong-seok, head of the LG Media Entertainment Solution Company’s Audio Business Division. “LG Sound Suite combines Dolby Atmos FlexConnect with its wireless modular design and AI-driven tuning, so consumers can create the system they want and enjoy cinematic sound from any seat.”

“Dolby and LG are unlocking a new level of audio flexibility for anyone who wants to enjoy better sound with Dolby Atmos,” said John Couling, Senior Vice President of Entertainment at Dolby Laboratories. “Whether your speakers sit on a shelf or are tucked into a corner, Dolby Atmos FlexConnect fits naturally into any home without the complexity of traditional systems. We’re excited for consumers to experience this new level of audio flexibility and performance.”

LG Sound Suite will be on show during CES 2026 from January 6-9 at the LG’s booth. To stay up to date with all of LG’s latest innovations and products for ultimate home entertainment experience, please visit the LG Newsroom.

A Love That Doesn’t Fold (But Your Phone Can): The Samsung Galaxy Guide to Valentine’s Day

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Valentine’s Day is defined by the small, intentional details that turn a simple date into a lifelong memory. This year, Samsung invites you to discover how  the Galaxy devices act as the ultimate lifestyle partners. By letting Galaxy AI take the lead on planning and perfecting the details, the powerful Galaxy Z Series alongside the Galaxy S25 Series and Galaxy S25 FE ensure that the only thing a couple needs to focus on is their connection.

Planning the Perfect Date with Galaxy AI

The perfect celebration starts with a surprise, and Galaxy AI handles the logistics so you can focus on each other. A simple Circle to Search with Google gesture instantly identifies boutique florists or hidden-gem bistros, while Gemini Live acts as a digital concierge to curate a bespoke itinerary tailored to your partner’s favorites. By streamlining every detail, Galaxy AI ensures the only thing left to do is chill and savor the moment.

Unfolded and Uninterrupted

For those who value style and presence, the Galaxy Z Series offers a unique way to stay connected while remaining fully in the moment. The Galaxy Z Flip7, with its upgraded 4.1-inch Flex Window, lets you manage reservations or glance at messages without the distraction of unfolding. Complementing this, the Galaxy Z Fold7 provides an expansive canvas for handling logistics or viewing shared memories in immersive detail—the ultimate lifestyle companion for those who want to see and do more together.

Samsung has also integrated advanced AI tools to ensure every "we" moment looks professional-grade. The Galaxy S25 Ultra’s 200MP camera and AI ProVisual Engine master Nightography, capturing breathtaking detail even in soft, candlelit settings. Should an unwanted element clutter a shot, Generative Edit allows for the seamless removal of distractions with a tap, while Audio Eraser ensures videos focus purely on your conversation by filtering out ambient noise.

Galaxy AI Connects Love Beyond Borders

Whether navigating a long-distance surprise or traveling on a romantic getaway trip, the dual-screen Interpreter mode on the Galaxy Z Fold7 and real-time Live Translate ensure the language of love remains universal. These features facilitate natural, flowing conversations in real-time, allowing every heartfelt sentiment to be understood exactly as intended, regardless of the distance or language spoken.

To make these premium lifestyle experiences more accessible, Samsung is introducing the "Perfect Pair" Valentine’s offers, valid through February 28, 2026, which allow users to give the latest innovation through flexible payment terms of up to 36 months. During this period, the Galaxy S25 Ultra is available for as low as Php 2,455.28 per month, while the Galaxy S25+ and Galaxy S25 start at Php 1,966.39 and Php 1,502.50 per month, respectively.

For those seeking the chic versatility of the foldables, the Galaxy Z Fold7 is offered at Php 2,988.61 per month, with the Galaxy Z Flip7 available at Php 1,858.06 and the Galaxy Z Flip7 FE at Php 1,535.83 per month.

Rounding out the collection, the Galaxy S25 FE provides a sophisticated entry into the ecosystem for as low as Php 871.94 per month. With these promos, you can orchestrate the perfect itinerary to capture every glance in high definition, Galaxy turns the vision of a perfect Valentine’s into a seamless reality.

For more information on how to make this Valentine’s the most memorable one yet with the latest Galaxy S and Z Series, visit any authorized Samsung Store nationwide or the official Samsung Philippines website.

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Filinvest Group Earns Multiple Awards in 2025, Shaped by 70 Years of Enabling Dreams

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From boardrooms to communities, from the spaces people live and work in, to the services they rely on every day, the Filinvest Group’s work continues to be recognized—reflecting the collective strength of its businesses and the shared values that guide them.

With businesses spanning real estate, banking, power and utilities, hospitality, sugar milling and infrastructure, the Group pursues sustainable growth across its portfolio while creating long-term value for stakeholders.

Over the past year, the Filinvest Group earned over a hundred local and international awards for good corporate governance, sustainability, and excellence in people, products, and services.

"At the heart of every recognition is a shared commitment to creating opportunities that matter to Filipinos and make a meaningful difference in their lives,” said Rhoda A. Huang, President and CEO of Filinvest Development Corporation. “These awards reflect the work of our people, and we are grateful for their sense of purpose, which guides how we serve our customers and communities across generations.”

Filinvest Wins Double at HR Asia Awards 2025. In the photo (from L-R) are Bing Paraguas, FVP and Head of HR Strategy & COE of Filinvest Group; Francis Gotianun, Director of FDC and FSVP of Filinvest Hospitality Corp.; and Isabelle Gotianun Yap, Director of FDC and VP Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer and Executive Director of EastWest receive the Group’s awards for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Best Companies to Work for in Asia – Philippines Chapter.

Among the awards were those that underscore Filinvest’s continued investment in building strong leaders and inclusive, value-driven workplaces.

The Group’s focus on leadership and people development was reflected in multiple recognitions received by Filinvest Development Corporation (FDC) from the likes of HR Excellence Awards, HR Asia Awards, and topped with Stevie® Awards for Great Employers.

All four of the Group’s publicly listed companies—FDC, EastWest Bank (EWB), Filinvest REIT Corp. (FILT), and Filinvest Land, Inc. (FLI)—were among the award recipients, including the Golden Arrow Awards from the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD), affirming the Group’s continued focus on transparency, accountability, and ethical leadership.

In the power sector, FDC Misamis Power Corporation (FDC MPC) was recognized for its strong partnership with host communities and industry stakeholders, earning multiple commendations from the PHIVIDEC Industrial Authority, local schools, and civic institutions.

Wins from Banking and Real Estate

Among its multiple awards, EastWest Bank was recognized for its focus on digital and consumer banking, earning Best Digital Ecosystem and Platform from The Asian Banker Philippine Awards—highlighting the Bank’s efforts to enhance customer experience through accessible, technology-driven solutions.

EastWest representatives at the 2025 Asian Banking & Finance Awards in Singapore. In the photo (from L-R )are Carlo Mariano, Head of Regional Sales, Financial Markets Distribution Group; Gerald Abrogar, Head of Investment Banking; Ivy Uy, Head of Branch Banking Group; Jacqueline Fernandez, President; Martin Reyes, Head of Marketing and Cash Management; and Gio Cruz, Head of Corporate Sales, Cash Management.

In real estate, Filinvest Land, Inc. (FLI) earned Developer of the Year from the FIABCI Philippines Property and Real Estate Excellence Awards, underscoring its leadership and consistency in the industry. FLI was also named Best Developer Visayas and Best Developer Mindanao by Dot Property Philippines, reflecting its strong regional presence and performance.

Filinvest representatives receive the ULI Asia Pacific Award for Excellence at the ULI Summit in Bangkok. In the photo (from L–R) Belinda Bentley, Managing Director of 9Springs and co-chair of this year’s awards; Tracey San Pablo, Sr. Project Development Manager – Filinvest City; Bonna Crisostomo, Sr. Project Development Manager – Priming and Innovation; and Chris Law, Founding Director of Oval Partnership and co-chair of this year’s competition.

Filinvest Alabang, Inc. (FAI) won Best Residential Renovation at the Asia Pacific Property Awards 2025 for Fortune Hill (5-stars). FAI’s Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel was also recognized at the prestigious 2025 Urban Land Institute (ULI) Asia Pacific Awards for Excellence, earning the distinction of being the sole Philippine winner. Additionally, FAI received Gold Awards from the FIABCI Philippines Property and Real Estate Excellence Awards for the Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel (Purpose-Built Category) and Filinvest City (Master Plan Category), highlighting Filinvest’s focus on thoughtful, people-centered design.

Service Excellence Across Hospitality

Filinvest’s hospitality portfolio took the global stage this past year, with Crimson Resort & Spa Mactan earning distinctions from the Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence 2025 and inclusion in the Michelin Guide – Hotels, while Enye by Chef Chele Gonzales, located within the resort, was named a Michelin-Selected Restaurant—affirming the Group’s commitment to world-class hospitality and dining experiences.

Crimson Mactan Resort and Spa Mactan’s Enye by Chef Chele Gonzalez received the prestigious Michelin Selection 2026 award. In the photo (from L–R) are Didier Belmonte, General Manager of Crimson Resort and Spa Boracay; Chef Javier Amador of Enye; and James M. Montenegro, Country Manager of Chroma Hospitality, received the award, recognizing Enye’s evolving legacy in redefining luxury dining across the Philippines.

Together, these recognitions reflect a shared standard across the Filinvest Group—principled leadership, thoughtful innovation, and a commitment to create lasting value—made possible by the people behind the work, every day.

How the OPPO A6 Pro Helps Barbie Forteza Navigate Her Busy, Non-stop Life

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Whether she’s filming a primetime series, heading to a movie premiere, or going to an event, Barbie Forteza keeps audiences captivated with her talent, wit, and versatility. From her standout start as a young actor to her award-winning performances, Barbie has built a career defined by talent and hustle,  serving as an inspiration to many young Filipinos.

Behind her every long day and night, there’s a reliable pocket companion that keeps her going—her OPPO A6 Pro. That steady reliability fits into any routine: work, study, or even a night out with friends.

Smart and tough for her daily demands

Showbiz schedules are anything but predictable, and Barbie needs a phone that can keep pace from call time to curtain call. The OPPO A6 Pro is built smart and tough for her hectic days.

Behind the scenes, its AI Smart Office feature becomes her quiet productivity partner. Long scripts are quickly summarized before rehearsals, interview questions translated on the fly, and notes analyzed in seconds—making it easier to stay prepared even with limited downtime.

When glam time hits, AI Editor helps her polish quick takes and BTS shots she can share between scenes, while AI Studio provides fresh suggestions for her wardrobe by providing generated portraits in various styles.

Whether she’s rushing between tapings or squeezing in interviews between scenes, the OPPO A6 Pro takes sudden weather shifts in stride. Its IP69 protection shrugs off splashes and damp hands as she reviews scripts or checks schedules on the move, while military-grade shock resistance adds resilience against bumps and slips of a packed day on set.

Long Lasting Power for Long Days

When the workday starts before sunrise and wraps long after sunset, battery life is a non-negotiable for Barbie. The A6 Pro answers her need with a 7,000mAh Ultra-Large Battery (6,500mAh for 5G variant) built to last the day even with heavy usage. Battery Care features support long-term reliability, matching the consistency Barbie brings to set.

When it’s time to plug in, its 80W SUPERVOOC™ Flash Charge juices up the battery quickly, ready for another round of all-day use.

Barbie’s choice for her hustle: the OPPO A6 Pro

On set, at work, or out in the city, it’s her OA sa Galing, OA sa Tibay, OA sa Swabe companion—prepared, unbothered, and ready for what’s next. Built smart and tough for her daily demands, the OPPO A6 Pro is clearly Barbie’s partner to power through her hustle. Get it now at OPPO stores nationwide or online via Shopee, Lazada, TikTok Shop, and the official OPPO online store.

 OPPO A6 Pro Pricing

●     OPPO A6 Pro 4G (Coral Pink and Lunar Titanium)

○     8GB + 256GB - PHP 15,999

●     OPPO A6 Pro 5G (Coral Pink and Stellar Blue)

○     6GB + 128GB - PHP 13,999

○     8GB + 256GB - PHP 18,999

Online Exclusive perks on Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok

●     PHP 500 off OPPO voucher

●     3 months 0% interest installment via SPayLater

●     Up to 0% interest installment via LazPayLater

●     Up to 12 months installment via TikTok PayLater

OPPO Online Store Benefits

The OPPO online store is offering exciting benefits when you purchase the OPPO A6 Pro, with redeemable vouchers using OPPOints via the My OPPO App until February 28, 2026.

●     PHP 300 voucher – 500 OPPOints

●     PHP 500 voucher – 1,000 OPPOints

●     PHP 700 voucher – 2,000 OPPOints

●     Free Shipping

●     Comes with OPPO Enco Buds3 + 1-Year Extended Warranty

Postpaid Plans

●     Globe GPlan1499 with ZERO Cashout - OPPO A6 Pro 5G (8GB + 256GB)

●     Smart Signature Plan+999 - OPPO A6 Pro 5G (6GB + 128GB)

Flexible Payment Options

●     Home Credit - Pay in 6, 9, 12, 15, or 18 months at 0% interest + PHP 500 discount from November 1 to 30 (only for OPPO A6 Pro 4G and OPPO A6 Pro 5G 8GB + 256GB)

●     Credit Cards - 0% interest for 6 or 12 months on select banks

Know more about the OPPO A6 Pro by visiting OPPO Philippines’ official website.