HONOR X9c Smart 5G exclusively on Shopee for only Php 10,799 during Shopee 3.3 Super Brand Marathon

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You can now get HONOR X9c Smart 5G for only Php 13,999 or wait until 3.3!

With the massive success of HONOR X9c 5G, leading smart devices provider HONOR Philippines today unveiled its newest offer dubbed as the best-value tough smartphone, HONOR X9c Smart 5G exclusively on Shopee for only Php 10,799 during Shopee 3.3 Super Brand Marathon.

"We celebrate the huge success of HONOR X9c 5G with the release of our HONOR X9c Smart 5G. With its equally durable hardware matched with high-performing software, we are confident that HONOR fans and tech enthusiasts across the Philippines will truly enjoy it. And we are very proud to be partnering with Shopee again for a very special price on 3.3 so watch out,” said HONOR Philippines Vice President Stephen Cheng.

Equally Durable as HONOR X9c 5G

The HONOR X9c Smart 5G has the same SGS 5 Star Comprehensive reliability that you trust, meaning this can also withstand up to 2 meters of drop, has an all-Angle 360-Degrees Drop Resistance, 3000 Steel Wool Scratch Resistance at the back, and it got drop-tested in more than 10 surfaces.

At the back of the HONOR X9c Smart 5G is the same Polycarbonate Polymethyl Methacrylate back cover HONOR is most known for. This means that accidental scratches against coins, keys, keychains, can be the least of your worries.

As for its water resistance capability, the HONOR X9c Smart 5G can also withstand a dip in water – 5 minutes under 25cm depth and 2 minutes under 50cm depth. The same triple layer protection technology also prevents water from ingress inside the device especially in its delicate components.

The HONOR X9c Smart 5G can also thrive in either cold or hot environments, resisting negative 30 degrees Celsius to up to 55 degrees Celsius, representing conditions that we can be in during our daily experiences.

Large-frame Main Camera, Exceptional as Always

At the back of the HONOR X9c Smart 5G is the famous profile design of integrating circular black module that houses the dual camera system: 108MP Main Camera and 5MP Ultra-Wide Camera for your content creations.

HONOR also brings AI into this price segment for the first time to help your photography to be even better. AI Night Mode Camera automatically adjusts the right exposure and shutter speed in darker conditions while AI Motion Sensing Capture snaps instantly highlight moments when significant movements are detected into your frame.

HONOR X9c Smart 5G will also carry the famous HONOR AI Eraser so users can remove unwanted photobombers or details.

Super-long Battery Life, Easy Sail Through

HONOR goes beyond the expected with a bigger 5800mAh battery that keeps you on for up to 20 hours of video playback and up to 42 hours of online music playback. Should you run out of juice, stay just a bit longer with our low power saving mode and charge up easily with its 35W HONOR Super Charge.

Not only durable outside but also inside, HONOR takes into consideration battery longevity – even after 1000 cycles or estimated 3 years, the battery will be able to retain 80% of its capacity.

All these features and large battery capacity housed in an elegant yet tough body. Slim at 7.88 mm, slender to hold at the sides with its right curvature and a front flat glass panel, which makes this a smartphone likeable to hold around.

At the front, the display of the HONOR X9c Smart 5G is also feature-packed with high brightness, refresh rate, resolution, and even color reproduction – features you only see in flagship level devices in the past.

Storage and OS

Larger Storage and RAM is all about the rave. Get 12GB Physical RAM plus 12GB additional HONOR Turbo RAM for a total of 24GB RAM and a reliable 256GB Storage for your content to store.

HONOR X9c Smart 5G carries the same Magic OS 8, meaning you have access to UI interfaces that improves your overall use; see notifications without leaving the current screen with magic capsule, transfer photos or text to another app quickly through magic portal, Magic Lock Screen lets you customize your phone to your preference even when not in use, and Parallel Space that enables two home screens and accesses each one when needed.

Design, Pricing, and Availability

Beauty born from nature, HONOR X9c Smart 5G will be available in two captivating colorways: Midnight Black and Ocean Cyan.

With an SRP of Php 13,999, HONOR X9c Smart 5G is now available exclusively on Shopee (https://bit.ly/Shop_X9cSmart_PR) starting February 20, 2025 and will be available on Shopee 3.3 Super Brand Marathon for only Php 10,799!

You can also get it through SPayLater for as low as ₱120/day. PLUS, get a FREE HONOR Camping Light Speaker for every purchase!

For more information and exciting announcements, you may visit HONOR’s website www.hihonor.com or social media platforms: Facebook (Facebook.com/HonorPhilippines), Instagram (Instagram.com/honorph/) and TikTok Shop: (Tiktok.com/@honorphilippines). To check out HONOR’s complete list of retail stores, go to https://www.hihonor.com/ph/retailers/.

Disney+ Now on Cignal: Discover Entertainment for Every Family Member

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Cignal subscribers can now enjoy even more Hollywood blockbusters, award-winning series, and Korean dramas on Disney+, with its variety of movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and general entertainment content brand, Star. Whether you’re reliving childhood favorites or discovering new stories together, Cignal has the complete range of entertainment offerings to create unforgettable moments for the whole family.

With Disney+, viewers can dive into timeless classics like Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” and family friendly series like “Bluey.” Fans of fantasy and adventure can enjoy Disney+ Originals such as “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” and blockbuster hits like Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2″ and Marvel Studios’ “Deadpool & Wolverine.” K-drama lovers can binge on award-winning titles like “Moving” and “Lightshop Keeper,” while Hollywood fans can catch the latest seasons of “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Modern Family,” and “Shōgun.” 

Whether it’s for a cozy movie night or a weekend marathon, Cignal offers an unparalleled content selection to create memorable bonding moments at home.

Reimagine Your Cignal Experience with Disney+ 

For the ultimate family entertainment experience, Cignal’s Family Time Bundle 700 offers exceptional value and virtually limitless enjoyment. This pack offers the family-favorite channel line-up of Cignal Family Time 300, plus more premium channels, access to Cignal Play Premium 149 for seamless viewing anytime, anywhere, and the addition of Disney+ access — all for just PHP 700! 

Current Cignal subscribers can also enjoy Disney+ as an add-on to their existing subscriptions starting at the special rate of PHP 495 per month.

Cignal: The Ultimate Entertainment Destination 

Cignal remains committed to bringing the best of entertainment to its subscribers, offering even more stories and characters that inspire joy and connection. 

Don’t miss this opportunity to create more memorable moments for your family by subscribing to Disney+ via Cignal today. For more information, visit www.cignal.tv and subscribe by sending a message through the Cignal TV Facebook page or through care.cignal.tv.

On its 30th anniversary, Ballet Manila unveils its best and most exquisite performance pieces

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Like a pearl whose luster and sheen get better with age, Ballet Manila’s 30th year celebration reflects the graceful passage of the years, marked by a series of stellar productions featuring world-renowned ballet superstars from the US and Russia, all set to take place at the Aliw Theater, Pasay City.

(L-R) Ballet Manila choreographer Martin Lawrance; principal dancers Joshua Enciso, Romeo Peralta and Junmark Sumaylo; CEO and artistic director Lisa Macuja-Elizalde; principal dancers Abigail Lynn Oliveiro and Shaira May Comeros; artistic associate Gerardo Francisco Jr; and event host Mitch Valdes

Dubbed the “The Pearl Year,” Ballet Manila is opening the performance season with The Pearl Gala on March 7, 2025, at 8 PM, and on March 8 & 9, 2025, at 5 PM. A collection of the best and most exquisite performance pieces from Ballet Manila, the gala features the world premiere of “Pearls,” choreographed by none other than Lisa Macuja Elizalde, Ballet Manila’s CEO and artistic director, along with fellow award-winning choreographers Martin Lawrance and Gerardo Francisco Jr.

Ballet Manila CEO and artistic director Lisa Macuja-Elizalde

Details of the anniversary celebration and the new performance season were announced during Ballet Manila’s 30th anniversary launch, held recently at the Shangri-La Mall, which extended its support to Ballet Manila by hosting the event as part of its initiatives for National Arts Month. “This is a wonderful opportunity to emphasize our mission of bringing ballet to the people and people to ballet, as well as highlight ballet as a beautiful art form,” shared Macuja-Elizalde.

Ballet Manila’s The Pearl Gala will open with “Paquita,” which was first performed by Ballet Manila during its first ballet concert 30 years ago. After three decades, the dance company is performing it once again to highlight how a ballet company’s mettle, strength, and quality are measured by its corps de ballet and not only by its soloists or principals. The production will also allow the ballerinas to shine on their own in different variations and codas.

From the very classical “Paquita,” the gala will present “Bloom,” originally choreographed by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa in 2014, and performed by many American companies such as Cincinnati Ballet and Los Angeles Ballet. Once again, the number will showcase the diversity and strengths of the company in its 30th year, but this time with a male-dominated corps de ballet – a unique feature in a ballet company.

 (L-R) Ballet Manila’s The Pearl Gala featuring Benidict Sabularse, Francesca Nicole Raypon and Jessa Balote

Ballet Manila’s Paquita Adagio featuring Noah Esplana and Shaira May Comeros

Ballet Manila’s Bloom Pas De Deux featuring Joshua Rey Enciso and Stephanie Kerilen Santiago

Ballet Manila’s White Swan Adagio featuring Junmark Sumaylo and Abigail Lynn Oliveiro

(L-R) Ballet Manila’s Don Quixote Fandango featuring Jos David Andes, Nanami Hasegawa, Romeo Peralta and Ris May Camaclang

“Pearls” will complete the gala to show how the development of the pearl is similar to that of a dancer. The dance company’s journey will be depicted through different kinds of pearls. The ballet is divided into six parts, with each dancer representing a unique jewel that is trained for years before achieving such effortless grace – just like a pearl composed of many layers that ultimately create a beautiful gem. The ballet will culminate with the pearls dancing in both classical and contemporary styles.

From The Pearl Gala, Ballet Manila continues the performance season with the classical ballet production “Swan Lake” on May 30, 2025, at 8 PM, and on May 31 and June 1, 2025, at 5 PM. A special matinee on May 31, 2025, at 1:00 PM will feature Ballet Manila principal dancer Abigail Oliveiro and San Francisco Ballet company artist Nathaniel Remez as the leads.

Adding to the acclaim, guest celebrity ballet dancers from San Francisco Ballet -- soloist Katherine Barkman, who was formerly a principal dancer with Ballet Manila, and principal dancer Esteban Hernandez -- will grace the stage. Barkman will perform the dual roles of Odette (White Swan) and Odile (Black Swan), alongside Hernandez as the male lead. The duo will perform in all three shows.

A fitting choice for the company’s 30th year, “Swan Lake” is one of the most difficult ballets to perform for a prima ballerina because of the extreme technical demands of Odile and the soft lyricism of Odette. “Swan Lake” will once again highlight Ballet Manila’s commitment to excellence as it showcases the Russian Vaganova training that Ballet Manila continues to specialize in.

Closing the performance season is “Don Quixote,” another classical ballet featuring the return of ballet superstar, Mariinsky Prima Ballerina Renata Shakirova.

For Macuja-Elizalde, “Don Quixote” is a brilliant way to end the season as it has become a signature full-length ballet of the company. Kitri has also become Lisa Macuja-Elizalde's signature role as a ballerina, and it is also a signature role for Renata, who will be able to showcase her light gigantic leaps, multiple and fast pirouettes, and the 32 fouettés that everyone can look forward to. Playing alongside Renata is Joshua Enciso, making his debut as Basilio.

“Don Quixote,” emphasizes Macuja-Elizalde, is a great way to close the season on a positive note as it is a ballet that seems like a two-hour nonstop celebration. “We have a very packed and exciting performance season, and I’m excited for the audience to finally see what we have worked so hard for on our Pearl Year,” she said.

All performances will be staged at Aliw Theater, Pasay City. For tickets, visit www.ticketworld.com.ph.To learn more about Ballet Manila and its shows, visit www.balletmanila.com.ph

Protect Your Digital Activities Amid Surge in Online Scams

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As online fraud reaches unprecedented levels, Filipinos are reminded to stay vigilant and strengthen their digital security—a key message underscored by Safer Internet Day, an annual global movement advocating for a safer and more responsible online experience.

According to the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC), cybercrime complaints more than tripled in 2024, with 10,004 cases filed—a staggering rise from 3,317 in 2023.¹  These scams led to PHP198 million in total financial losses, highlighting the growing sophistication of fraud, particularly consumer fraud and online financial fraud, which together account for 67% of all reported cases. Fraudsters continue to exploit deceptive tactics such as fake online sales, impersonation scams, investment fraud, and phishing to steal sensitive information like passwords and one-time PINs (OTPs).

Recognizing the growing vulnerabilities of OTPs, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is pushing for stricter security regulations to strengthen the country’s financial cybersecurity framework. As part of this effort, the BSP has proposed regulatory changes aimed at enforcing Republic Act No. 12010, or the Anti-Financial Account Scamming Act (Afasa), which was signed into law last year to combat financial cybercrimes. This includes requiring banks to continuously enhance their security infrastructure, implement stronger authentication measures, and adopt more advanced fraud detection systems to stay ahead of cybercriminals².

PSBank is reinforcing its commitment to security through key enhancements to its PSBank Mobile app. Clients now have the ability to lock access to their accounts on platforms they don’t usually use, ensuring that their PSBank accounts remain restricted to their preferred and regularly utilized channels. They can also lock or unlock their ATM cards through the app, providing an extra layer of protection against unauthorized transactions.

Beyond security, PSBank Mobile continues to simplify digital banking with a faster, more seamless account opening process, removing the waiting period for verification and allowing customers to open an account with just one valid ID and a selfie. The app also offers zero initial deposit requirements, real-time bill payments, RFID reloading for tolls, and lower InstaPay transfer fees—ensuring that users can enjoy safe and hassle-free banking.

While security systems evolve, vigilance remains the most powerful defense against online fraud. To minimize risks, users are encouraged to follow these key digital safety practices:

1. Verify sender identities – Always double-check emails, messages, or calls claiming to be from banks or government agencies. Scammers often impersonate trusted institutions.

2. Avoid clicking on suspicious links – Phishing scams rely on fake websites that mimic legitimate platforms to steal login credentials. Always access bank websites and apps directly.

3. Use strong, unique passwords – Avoid using the same password across multiple accounts. Enable two-factor authentication whenever possible.

4. Never share banking credentials – Banks will never ask for your PIN, OTP, or account details via email, text, or call. If someone requests this information, it's likely a scam.

5. Monitor account activity regularly – Frequently check your bank statements and transaction history for any unauthorized activity. Report suspicious transactions immediately.

6. Report scams promptly – If you fall victim to fraud, contact your bank and report the incident to the government’s 1326 cybercrime hotline, available 24/7 to assist victims.

As cybercriminals continue to innovate, fortifying your digital security is no longer just an option—it’s a necessity. This Safer Internet Day serves as a strong reminder that while financial institutions enhance their digital defenses, users must also remain proactive and vigilant. Fraudsters may adapt, but with the right security measures and a well-informed digital banking community, Filipinos can continue transacting online with confidence.

For more information on safe digital banking practices and the latest news on the PSBank Mobile App, visit www.psbank.com.ph or follow PSBank on Facebook and Instagram.

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1  Philippine News Agency. (2025, January 31). Scam complaints triple in 2024 – CICC. https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1243101

2  Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. (2025, January 22). Amendments to Regulations on Information Technology Risk Management to Implement Section 6 of the AntiFinancial Account Scamming Act (AFASA). https://www.bsp.gov.ph/Regulations/Issuances%20of%20Policy%20Exposure%20Drafts/Exposure-Draft_Amendments-to- Regulations-on-IT-Risk-Management-to-Implement-Section-6-of-the-Anti-Financial-Account-Scamming-Act.pdf

CHERRY Philippines Launches the 6-in-1 Smart Door Entrance Lock

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The CHERRY 6-in-1 Smart Door Entrance Lock is CHERRY’s latest innovation. Recently unveiled, this product is an advanced security system made to provide protection and convenience for contemporary homes. With a display of style and function, it boasts a modern aesthetic that looks good on any door while giving enhanced safety functions.

Key features include 6-in-1 unlocking including fingerprint recognition, RFID card, traditional key, mobile app, one-time passcode, and password, guaranteeing security and flexibility. The Cat Eye Camera System lets you see and verify guests before providing access, adding another security layer. You can control your lock using the CHERRY IoT Solutions App, allowing you to check access logs, allow temporary access, and receive notifications real-time. Additionally, the CHERRY 6-in-1 Smart Door has a pick-proof alarm that alerts to any unwanted attempts to tamper or pick with the lock.

With a sleek display, comprehensive safety features, and modern technology, the CHERRY 6-in-1 Smart Door Entrance Lock is the perfect fix for home occupants looking for a security system upgrade and enjoy high-tech and seamless access control. Get yours now for only PHP 7,600.

For more information, visit:

CHERRY Shop: www.cherryshop.com.ph

Shopee: https://bit.ly/CherryPhShopee

Lazada: https://bit.ly/CherryPhLazada