How the OPPO Reno16 Series 5G and Watch S Fit Into a Day That Never Slows Down

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Some days are planned down to the hour. Others take shape as they go: a full day at work or school, a quick coffee that turns into a long conversation, a run squeezed in before sunset, and an invitation to go somewhere as you’re about to head home. Somewhere along the way are the moments you’ll want to remember, like the people you were with, the places you found, and the details that made the day feel like yours.

Capturing those moments has become part of how today’s generation tells its stories. A photo can hold on to a fleeting scene and a short video can bring friends back to a shared experience. But when the day refuses to slow down, creating something worth keeping should feel as natural as noticing the moment in the first place.

That is where the OPPO Reno16 Series 5G and the OPPO Watch S each come in. The OPPO Reno16 Series 5G puts capturing and creating at the heart of its Pocket Studio experience, while the OPPO Watch S keeps essential updates, music controls, and fitness information within easy reach, whether users are on the move or spending time with friends. One keeps you connected; the other helps you capture, create, and keep up. Together, they support a day that is meant to be lived as much as it is documented.

Keep your day moving from your wrist

The day usually starts with notifications. With the OPPO Watch S, calls and messages are accessible right from the wrist, so whether you are commuting to class, walking into the office, or simply trying to stay focused on what you're doing, a quick glance can help you decide what needs your attention without interrupting the moment.

Music controls are just as convenient. Start a playlist on the OPPO Reno16 Series 5G, then use the Watch S to skip tracks or adjust the volume from your wrist, keeping the soundtrack to your day moving with fewer interruptions.

And when one of those messages turns out to be the barkada asking to meet for coffee after class, the OPPO Watch S has done its job of keeping you in the loop. What happens next is the OPPO Reno16 Series 5G’s to capture.

Turn the moments in between into Pocket Studio memories

At the café, the best moments rarely wait for anyone to get ready: the drinks lined up on the table, a friend mid-laugh, the whole group finally in one place. Through its Pocket Studio experience, the OPPO Reno16 Series 5G gives users a versatile imaging system for everything from barkada portraits and café snaps to travel adventures, events, and spontaneous moments.

On the OPPO Reno16 5G, each of the four 50MP cameras has a part to play. The 50MP Ultra-Clear Main Camera takes in the table spread and the café details, the 50MP Telephoto Portrait Camera frames a friend from across the table, the 50MP Ultra Wide Camera fits the whole barkada and the room around them, and the 50MP Ultra-Wide Selfie Camera makes space for everyone in the group selfie. That is four perspectives in one phone, without a separate camera setup to carry.

Capturing the moment is only half of it. Pop Cam brings nostalgic looks such as Digicam, Instant Film, and Light Leak straight into the native Camera app, so a shot can carry its mood from the second it is taken. AI Remix Collage and Motion Photo Popout 2.0 then turn those café shots into expressive, social-ready posts, sometimes before the group has even left the table. On the Reno16 Series 5G, the moment goes from capture to creation in the same place, with fewer steps in between.

Pick up the pace with the Watch S

By late afternoon, the day shifts gears again, and the OPPO Watch S moves back to the front. Its more than 100 sports modes cover a wide range of activities, while 12 professional sports modes offer more detailed tracking for users who want to understand their performance.

Runners can go deeper with Pro Running Mode, which brings together dual-band GPS, posture analysis, fat burn tracking, and lactate threshold insights. Once the run is done, the activity information is easy to review on the paired Reno16 Series 5G. And with the phone already in hand, Pocket Studio is ready for what comes next, whether that is a post-run photo with the running group or the sunset caught on the cool-down walk home.

Keep up with everything in between

Then comes the message so many busy days end with: an invitation to go somewhere just as you're about to head home. Powered by ColorOS 16, the OPPO Reno16 Series 5G is built to keep up with that part of the day too.

AI Mind Space gives users a dedicated place to collect and organize useful information, so the meeting place, the reservation details, or the link a friend just sent do not get lost across different apps. Nano Second Smooth keeps everyday interactions fast and responsive while jumping between chats, maps, and the camera. And when the barkada asks for copies of the day's photos, O+ Connect serves as an iOS Bridge for easier file sharing between compatible OPPO and iPhone devices, so friends on either side get them.

Through it all, the roles stay clear. The OPPO Watch S keeps users connected to what is happening at a glance, while the OPPO Reno16 Series 5G takes on the heavier lifting: capturing, creating, organizing, and sharing as the day unfolds.

Best Paired with OPPO Watch S & OPPO Pad 5

Complete your ecosystem with the OPPO Watch S, available in Phantom Black for ₱9,999 and Silver Gleam for ₱10,999 on the OPPO online store.

For a day that never slows down, the OPPO Reno16 Series 5G and OPPO Watch S are made to keep pace together, one keeping you connected and the other ready to capture, create, and keep up with whatever comes next. The OPPO Reno16 Series 5G is now available in the Philippines. Visit the OPPO Online Store or your nearest OPPO Store nationwide to get yours and discover how it pairs with the OPPO Watch S for a smarter, more connected everyday experience.

To know more about the OPPO Reno16 Series 5G visit OPPO Philippines’ official website at www.oppo.com/ph/ or OPPO Philippines’ official social media pages on Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok.

The Ber Months Moneymaxxing Guide: Your Cheat Sheet for Getting Holiday-Ready

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The Ber months are officially here, which means your calendar, and probably your expenses, are about to get a lot busier. With more things competing for your budget, a little planning now can help you enjoy the season without feeling like all your expenses are hitting at once.

The move? Moneymaxx your way through the Ber months: start preparing early, make your money work harder, and get more value from the spending you’re already planning to do.

Here’s your guide to getting your money holiday-ready with Maya.

1. Start building your holiday fund now

You don’t need to suddenly stop eating out, cancel every weekend plan, or swear off online shopping until December just to have money for Christmas.

Instead of waiting for one big paycheck to cover everything, you can slowly build your holiday fund in Maya Personal Goals, where you can create up to five separate savings goals and earn up to 8% interest p.a., making it easier to organize your budget for gifts, travel, celebrations, or whatever else is on your holiday list.

Your Christmas budget gets built little by little, and earns while you save, while the rest of your money can still go toward actually enjoying the Ber months.

2. Make the money you’ve already set aside work harder

Your holiday fund doesn’t have to sit around doing nothing until you’re ready to spend it.

With Maya Savings, you can earn up to 15% interest p.a., credited daily, giving the money you’ve already set aside a chance to keep growing while you count down to the holiday break.

After all, Moneymaxxing isn’t just about spending smarter. It’s also about making your money work harder even when you’re not using it yet.

3. Decide what you want back from all that holiday spending

Once the holiday spending starts, ask yourself another question before reaching for a card: What do I want this purchase to give me back?

If cashback is your priority, the Landers Cashback Everywhere Credit Card lets cardholders earn up to 5% cashback at Landers, 2% on dining, and 1% on most other purchases.

If you’re already thinking about where you want to go in 2027, the Maya Black Credit Card lets cardholders earn Maya Miles on their spending, including up to 10x Maya Miles at Maya Black Preferred merchants. Maya Miles can then be redeemed for travel and other lifestyle rewards.

4. Make your holiday spending anywhere in the Philippines count

Holiday spending happens everywhere: from the mall where you’re buying gifts and the restaurant hosting your barkada reunion to the neighborhood shop where you’re picking up something at the last minute.

With the Maya Card, you can earn 1% cashback on eligible purchases anywhere in the Philippines, giving you a simple way to get something back from the holiday spending you were already planning to do.

5. When the purchase is big, Make it Mini

Maybe your phone finally needs replacing. Maybe you’re buying an appliance for the house before relatives arrive. Or maybe you’ve found the big-ticket Christmas gift you’ve been planning for.

A bigger expense doesn’t automatically have to take one big bite out of your month’s cash flow. When the purchase is big, make it mini with Maya Mini Payments. Eligible purchases can be converted into 3, 6, 9, or 12 monthly payments, giving you more flexibility to manage the expense alongside everything else on your holiday list.

Before converting a purchase, look at the months ahead and choose a repayment plan you can comfortably accommodate.

Moneymaxx beyond the holidays

The holidays may be one of the busiest spending seasons of the year, but Moneymaxxing isn’t about having a perfectly planned Christmas or cutting out everything you enjoy.

It’s about being more intentional with the money you already have: save earlier, make it work harder, get more from the spending you’re already doing, and manage bigger expenses on your terms.

To know more, visit maya.ph or mayabank.ph, and follow @makeyourmoneymaya on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok to stay updated. Approval and offer are subject to credit evaluation. Maya Philippines, Inc. and Maya Bank, Inc. are regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. www.bsp.gov.ph. For 24/7 assistance, visit the Help Center in the Maya app or call us from 8 AM to 7 PM daily at +632 8845-7788.

Breaking the debt cycle from predatory lenders: Cebuana entrepreneurs rely on GLoan Negosyo to grow their business

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For many Filipino entrepreneurs, the biggest hurdle isn’t the idea, it’s the capital to make it happen. At the Wais Tindera Caravan in Cebu, three women shared how access to financing helped them build businesses and support their families.

Through GCash, the Philippines’ leading finance superapp and largest cashless ecosystem, and its lending solutions from Fuse Financing Inc., these entrepreneurs are gaining access to credit that fits how they earn and spend.

A nail salon breaking free from high-pressure informal lending

Dyan, 35, does nails for a living in Barangay Suba, Cebu City, often traveling to clients for home service calls. Supplies run out fast in this business, and before GLoan Negosyo, keeping up meant borrowing from informal lenders who expected payment every single day. For someone whose income depends on how many clients she sees, that pressure never lets up.

GLoan Negosyo changed the rhythm. She now restocks on her own terms, without the daily scramble to repay.

"Dati araw-araw ako nagbabayad sa mga pinagkakautangan ko, kaya mas maganda 'yong GLoan kasi makakaipon ka pa bago magbayad. ‘Yong inutang ko, pambayad ko ng mga gamit ko sa paglilinis ng nails ng mga customer. Wala akong masasabi sa GLoan, nakakatulong talaga siya, lalo na kapag wala kang pera at gusto mong gamitin pang-negosyo, low interest pa siya," Dyan said. (Before, I paid daily on my debts, so GLoan is better because I can save up first before paying. What I borrowed went to my nail supplies for my customers. GLoan helps a lot, especially when you have no money and need capital for your business, and the interest is low too.)

GCash is with Dyan everywhere her work takes her. Clients pay her on the spot using GCash, cash-in and cash-out transactions and prepaid load sales also bring in a little extra on the side. And through GSave, Dyan is quietly building an emergency fund, money she can't accidentally spend the way she might with cash in her pocket.

Building a sari-sari store from the ground up

In 2024, Jill, 28, and her partner opened a sari-sari store with nothing but GLoan Negosyo to support them. A ₱15,000 loan gave them the starting capital they needed to open their business. Since then, Jill has relied on GLoan five more times to restock whenever her sales slow down, turning a quick fix into a steady and reliable system for keeping her shelves full.

"Ginamit ko ang GLoan para lumago ang negosyo, pinambili ko ng mga paninda ko po tulad ng mga sabon, shampoo, at canned goods. Masaya po ako dahil maliit lang ang interest, hindi mabigat sa bulsa dahil hindi siya araw-araw binabayaran, talagang makakaipon ka para makapagbayad buwan-buwan. Nakatulong po talaga dahil kung wala akong puhunan, ito 'yong nagagamit ko," Jill said. (I used GLoan to grow my business, buying stock like soap, shampoo, and canned goods. I'm happy because the interest is small and easy on the pocket since I don't pay daily, I can really save up to pay monthly. It really helped, because when I have no capital, this is what I use.)

Jill's store also takes GCash payments, a small edge over the cash-only stores nearby. The monthly repayment schedule also offers much-needed breathing room compared to the daily pressure of informal lenders, allowing her business to stay steady even during slow periods.

A small side hustle funding a big dream

Carmen, 42, runs a small fish vending business in Barangay Suba—the kind of daily work that keeps a household going. To grow her business, she buys fish by the banyera (tub) and resells them to fellow vendors and fisherfolk, making sure no day goes to waste.

When additional capital was needed to keep her fish trade moving, GCash provided the crucial push. Introduced to the app by her cousin, Carmen turned to GLoan to supplement her existing capital, allowing her to purchase more inventory and keep her business afloat without the slow, restrictive processes of traditional financial institutions.

"Ibig sabihin, idinagdag ko lang hanggang sa lumaki. Extra na pera para maikot 'yung tinda. Nakatulong din sa iba at sa mga bata. Dahil may negosyo ka na, nakakatulong ka pa kaysa naman ma-standby ka lang," Carmen said. (I added the loan to my capital so it could grow—extra money to keep the trade moving. It also helped others and the kids. Because you have a business, you get to help out instead of just staying idle.)

Carmen isn't stopping there. She plans to maintain a good credit standing, explore GCash’s savings features, and use digital bill payments to make running her business and managing her household even easier.

Three stories, one lesson

Dyan, Jill, and Carmen didn't just get a loan; they got a chance to build something, and the confidence to keep growing. Financing gave them room to start a business, restock a shelf, expand an idea, or simply get through a hard month without losing ground.

Their stories point to something bigger happening across the Philippines, especially as more Filipinos turn a small business into their main livelihood with the help of accessible financing. GCash and Fuse Financing want to be part of that story even more, so more entrepreneurs can grow and seize new opportunities to build the future they dream for their families.

To know more about GCash and its lending solutions, please visit www.gcash.com.

Ballet Manila re-stages Ibong Adarna at Hyundai Hall, Areté, Ateneo de Manila University on October 9 and 10.

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Ballet Manila’s Ibong Adarna takes flight anew  at the Areté stage in Ateneo

A magical  story that generations of Filipinos love and know by heart is once again set to  come alive in a completely different and enchanting way.

This October, Ballet Manila brings Gerardo Francisco Jr.’s Ibong Adarna back to the stage, transforming the beloved Filipino tale of an enchanted bird, royal brothers, forbidden love, and a quest for healing into a spectacle of music, movement, and dance.

One of the company’s most beloved and performed productions, Ibong Adarna will be staged at Hyundai Hall, Areté, Ateneo de Manila University in Quezon City on October 9 at 7:30 p.m. and October 10 at 5 p.m.

“Ibong Adarna is one of Ballet Manila’s most requested offsite performances. This year, it already had two shows at Jose Rizal Coliseum in Laguna, and now the production is bound to return to Areté in Ateneo before continuing its way to Iloilo,” shared Lisa Macuja Elizalde, Ballet Manila’s CEO and Artistic Director.

Ibong Adarna tells the story of a mythical bird whose magical song has the power to heal the sick. When King Fernando of the Kingdom of Berbanya falls ill with an incurable disease, his three sons — Don Pedro, Don Diego, and Don Juan — set out on a quest to find the legendary Adarna and bring it back to save their father. The prince who succeeds in capturing the bird will inherit the throne.

The Areté run will feature a new set of leads from Ballet Manila’s powerhouse lineup. Performing as Ibong Adarna is Shaira Comeros, alongside Mark Sumaylo as Don Pedro, Rafael Perez as Don Juan, and Romeo Peralta as Don Diego. The alternate cast is led by Jessica Pearl Dames as Ibong Adarna, with Juan Angelo De Leon as Don Juan, Ralp John Balagot as Don Pedro, and Sean Pelegrin as Don Diego.

Ibong Adarna is fast becoming a Filipino ballet classic. Although Ballet Manila has staged the production numerous times in various venues, each re-staging brings something new, shaped in large part by its evolving cast of dancers.

“Every time we bring Ibong Adarna to a new audience, we discover something new about the story and the characters. That is what makes it special. It remains familiar to many Filipinos, but ballet allows us to experience the story in a different way,” Macuja Elizalde said.

Staging Ibong Adarna at the Areté is part of Ballet Manila’s broader mission of bringing people to ballet and ballet to the people. By taking the production beyond the traditional theater setting and into communities or cities, the company opens more opportunities for audiences to experience live ballet and discover this art form through stories already part of Filipino culture.

For those who may have encountered the classic tale in school, books, or childhood, Ballet Manila offers an exciting way to see the story as it combines a well-loved narrative with music, movement, complex characters, and the artistry of its dancers.

Don’t miss Ibong Adarna at Hyundai Hall, Areté, Ateneo de Manila University on October 9 and 10 only. For tickets, visit Ticketworld at www.premier.ticketworld.com.ph. Keep up-to-date with Ballet Manila’s schedule of performances and celebration events by visiting www.balletmanila.com.ph.

TECNO CAMON Slim 5G Pre-Order Comes with Free MagBadge and a Chance to Win ₱1 Million

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The TECNO CAMON Slim 5G is now available for offline pre-order in the Philippines from October 2 to October 15, 2026, at an SRP of ₱27,999.

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Pre-order until October 15 to get a free TECNO MagBadge, premium benefits, up to ₱3,000 special cash discount, and a chance to win ₱1 million.

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During the pre-order period, customers can receive a free TECNO MagBadge worth ₱5,999, together with additional premium benefits, a special cash discount of up to ₱3,000, and a chance to win from a ₱2 million cash prize pool, including one ₱1 million Grand Prize.

Designed around TECNO’s “Make It Lighter” philosophy, CAMON Slim 5G combines a 6.39mm ultra-slim design with a 6000mAh battery and a 50MP Sony LYTIA™ 700C main camera with Super-Zoom FlashSnap — making it lighter to carry and ready to capture everyday moments as they happen.

CAMON Slim 5G Price and Pre-Order Dates in the Philippines

The TECNO CAMON Slim 5G is priced at ₱27,999 in the Philippines for the 256GB ROM + 24GB RAM configuration, combining 8GB physical RAM with up to 16GB extended RAM.

Pre-orders are open nationwide from October 2 to October 15, with official sales beginning October 16. Customers can pre-order through participating TECNO stores nationwide. The pre-order period includes Burgundy Red, Matisse Black and Rebel Pink. Gossamer White, featuring an advanced 3D butterfly-inspired back design, will become available toward the end of October and is not included in the pre-order offer. The four colorways are part of CAMON Slim 5G’s emphasis on design and personal expression.

Free TECNO MagBadge Worth ₱5,999 with Every Eligible Pre-Order

One of the biggest highlights of the CAMON Slim 5G pre-order offer is the free TECNO MagBadge, TECNO’s smart magnetic accessory designed to make photography and everyday interaction more personal.

The MagBadge features a 1.73-inch display, supports rear-camera preview, wireless media sync and remote shutter control, giving users another way to take advantage of CAMON Slim 5G’s imaging capabilities.

For selfies and group shots, for example, users can preview the rear camera through the MagBadge and trigger the shutter remotely, helping make it easier to frame photos while using the phone’s main camera.

The TECNO MagBadge has an SRP of ₱5,999 when purchased separately, making it one of the most valuable additions to the CAMON Slim 5G pre-order package.

Premium Pre-Order Benefits Worth ₱10,000

In addition to the free MagBadge, eligible CAMON Slim 5G pre-orders come with a package of premium benefits worth ₱10,000, including:

• Free TECNO MagBadge — Style Meets Smarter

• 60-Day Free Replacement — Start Every Day with Confidence

• 13-Month Extended Warranty — Support That Stays With You

• 3-Year 256GB Cloud Storage — Save the Memories That Matter

• 3-Month Google One AI Plus 2TB Free Trial — Work Smarter, Make Every Day Lighter

Together, these benefits are designed to extend the CAMON Slim 5G experience beyond the device itself, from photography and personalization to storage and after-sales support.

Pre-Order Early and Get Up to ₱3,000 Special Cash Discount

Customers who pre-order the CAMON Slim 5G can also receive a special cash discount of up to ₱3,000, depending on when they claim their device.

Claim Date                         Special Cash Discount

October 16–17                                      ₱3,000

October 18                                            ₱2,500

October 19–23                                      ₱2,000

The earlier customers claim their pre-ordered CAMON Slim 5G, the bigger the available special cash discount. Applicable promotional terms and redemption mechanics apply.

Light to Hold. Fast to Catch.

Beyond the pre-order offers, CAMON Slim 5G is built around two things people experience every day: carrying their phone and capturing the moment.

At only 6.39mm thin, CAMON Slim 5G is designed to feel noticeably slimmer and easier to carry throughout a busy day, while still fitting a 6000mAh battery inside its lightweight form.

Photography is equally central to the CAMON Slim 5G experience. Its 50MP Sony LYTIA™ 700C Ultra-Night Main Camera provides a strong imaging foundation, while Super-Zoom FlashSnap is designed for moments that happen quickly and may not wait for the camera. Supporting up to 2x telephoto snap shooting, FlashSnap uses AI-assisted capture to help freeze spontaneous movement — from a child performing or a pet jumping, to sports, concerts or friends laughing together.

Burgundy Red Leads CAMON Slim 5G’s Fashion-Forward Design

CAMON Slim 5G also puts greater emphasis on design than a conventional specification-led smartphone.

Its hero Burgundy Red colorway combines fiberglass and a matte texture, balancing deep red and brown tones with a velvet-like finish that gives the device a warmer, more refined character. Together with the ultra-slim body, the finish makes CAMON Slim 5G feel less like a conventional piece of consumer electronics and more like something designed to fit naturally into personal style.

Other options include Matisse Black and Rebel Pink, followed by Gossamer White later in October.

Chance to Win ₱1 Million from a ₱2 Million Cash Prize Pool

Customers who participate in the CAMON Slim 5G pre-order campaign will also have the opportunity to win from a total ₱2 million cash prize pool.

The campaign offers 101 winning chances:

• 1 Grand Prize winner — ₱1,000,000
• 100 winners                — ₱10,000 each

Each valid CAMON Slim 5G pre-order during the promotional period qualifies for an entry, subject to the official campaign mechanics.

While the free MagBadge gives every eligible pre-order customer an immediate added benefit, the cash prize campaign gives buyers another chance to make something bigger in life a little lighter.

Up to 24-Month Installment Options

TECNO is also working with a wide range of official financing partners in the Philippines to make CAMON Slim 5G more accessible.

Participating partners include Home Credit, Skyro, Salmon, PayJoy, BillEase and Kredivo, as well as participating credit card installment providers.

Depending on the partner and applicable promotion, customers can enjoy installment plans of up to 24 months, together with benefits such as up to ₱1,000 discount or cashback.

Selected fintech partners may also offer special raffle promotions, giving eligible customers a chance to have loan balances of up to ₱84,000 waived.

Terms, eligibility, installment periods and promotional mechanics may vary by partner.

Free Globe Prepaid SIM with One Year of Unlimited 5G Data

TECNO has also partnered with Globe for the CAMON Slim 5G launch. Eligible customers who purchase CAMON Slim 5G can receive a free Globe Prepaid SIM with one year of unlimited 5G data, giving users an additional connectivity benefit as they experience the new 5G smartphone.

Pre-Order CAMON Slim 5G Until October 15

Pre-order now to get a free TECNO MagBadge worth ₱5,999, premium benefits, special cash discounts, and a chance to win ₱1 million.

For more product and Pre-order details are available at https://bit.ly/4iKb0AM