Agri Exim: Growing Global Impact from the Heart of Mindanao

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How a purpose-driven agricultural exporter is transforming lives—powered by digital connectivity from PLDT Enterprise

A harvest rooted in purpose. A local farmer prepares freshly gathered coconuts in one of Agri Exim Global Philippines, Inc.’s sourcing sites in Mindanao. By supporting smallholder farmers and connecting them to global markets, Agri Exim, powered by PLDT Enterprise’s digital solutions, continues to champion sustainable agriculture and community-driven growth across the region.

At the southern tip of the Philippines, a company rooted in coconut trees and sustainability is making waves far beyond Mindanao. From its humble beginnings to its expansion into Davao, Agri Exim Global Philippines, Inc. has grown into a thriving exporter of organic and conventional agricultural products, connecting local farmers to markets around the world.

Driven by a global vision for sustainability, Agri Exim operates with a triple bottom line approach—economic, social, and environmental—across its entire organic value chain. Its mission is to empower smallholder farmers through ethical sourcing, responsible production, and transparent governance. With over 100,000 certified organic farmers across multiple continents and a steadfast commitment to ESG standards, Agri Exim aims to be the most trusted provider of organic and sustainable food ingredients worldwide. In the Philippines alone, Agri Exim works with over 4,500 certified organic farmers cultivating more than 17,500 hectares of land under its organic program.

Founded as a subsidiary of India-based company, Suminter India Organics, Agri Exim has made its mark by sourcing and processing a wide range of high-value goods—including VCO (virgin coconut oil), coconut flour, Coconut water and CWC (Coconut Water Concentrate), Coconut milk and cream, and RBD (Refined, Bleached, & Deodorized) oil. But more than just its product lines, Agri Exim’s success is defined by the deep mission at its core: to support smallholder farmers and champion sustainable agriculture in the Philippines.

“I believe in our vision of helping the entire community. We have generated over a thousand jobs in less than 10 years. I think that’s the top reason why I am proud to be with Agri Exim,” said Kareen Grace Lacorte, Lead Business HR.

Agri Exim’s work extends far beyond Davao. It has built a resilient network of agricultural communities whose efforts feed global demand—and whose growth is central to the company’s long-term goals. At every step, the people behind Agri Exim remain driven by pride in the farmers they support and the impact they create.

Even in the face of adversity such as the pandemic, Agri Exim doubled down on its commitment to employment and the community. “Even during the pandemic, everyone was still intact. We still continued hiring people and proceeded with operations, as opposed to other industries. We even expanded further. That’s how resilient our company is,” shared Gerard John Deriada, Materials Management Department Manager.

This resilience also paved the way for digital transformation—an essential evolution as the company scaled.

“One way that helped us is the implementation of our ERP system, which needs real-time updating of reports, of our systems, and of everything that is going on in the plant,” Deriada added. “PLDT Enterprise helped us expedite that. It was a dream of our investors and the owner before, and we were not able to do it back then because of connectivity challenges. Through the partnership with PLDT Enterprise and its reliable solutions, we streamlined the process, allowing for more real-time feedback to our group, our company, and to our clients internationally.”

Empowering Agriculture Through Technology

As operations scaled and logistics became more complex, PLDT Enterprise became a critical enabler for Agri Exim’s continued success, providing high-speed, reliable broadband to enable field communications and connectivity.

With real-time updates from farmer partners, agricultural mapping, and harvest coordination, Agri Exim is now equipped to respond quickly and make data-informed decisions. The improvements extended to recruitment and HR functions as well.

“When we transferred to our current location, we initially had difficulty connecting with our candidates and new team members. There was an instance where we had to go out onto the highway due to network limitations which made hiring difficult. Especially now, when people are more digital, we have to be able to connect with them directly and seamlessly. PLDT Enterprise helped us resolve this concern. Now, we can even conduct interviews virtually,” added Lacorte.

These innovations are helping Agri Exim build a digitally ready workforce and supply chain—pushing the envelope of what agriculture can look like in the digital age.

A Commitment to Advancing Smart Agriculture in the Regions

“Agri Exim’s story is a powerful example of how digital solutions can transform traditional industries like agriculture. By enabling real-time coordination, faster decision-making, and stronger market access, we’re helping businesses scale sustainably and create real impact in regional communities. PLDT Enterprise is proud to support Agri Exim in their mission to uplift Filipino farmers and bring world-class products from Mindanao to the global stage,” said Jay Lagdameo, Vice President and Head of Enterprise Revenue Group at PLDT Enterprise.

“We continue to uplift the living of our farmers by empowering them and connecting them globally. Our mission is to improve the whole supply chain. We want to help bridge the gap between farmers and our clients globally with the help of PLDT Enterprise,” concluded Deriada.

As Agri Exim continues to grow, its partnership with PLDT Enterprise ensures that its vision for community-based, globally competitive agriculture remains on track and online.

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Stay active longer with upcoming vivo Watch GT's 21-day battery life

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The wait will be over soon for fitness enthusiasts and health-conscious individuals seeking a smartwatch that can keep up with their active lifestyles as vivo Watch GT arrives on July 18, 2025.

vivo claims that the upcoming Watch GT has the longest battery life in its class, boasting a powerful 480mAh battery that can last up to 21 days on a single charge.

No more scrambling for a charger before your morning run or cutting workouts short because your watch died mid-ride. You can also forget the stress of carrying bulky power banks on long trips or recharging every few days.

The vivo Watch GT is more than just long-lasting though, as it is also one of the most accurate sports and health monitoring devices in its price range. Here are some features you can expect:

• Over 100 Sports Modes, including the industry's exclusive Pro Racket Sports Mode and Fitness Course, ensuring precise tracking for tennis, badminton, cycling, running, and more.
• 24/7 Heart Rate and Blood Oxygen Monitoring for round-the-clock wellness insights.
• Undisturbed Sleep Monitoring so you can optimize your rest and recovery.
• Period Monitoring to help women track cycles easily and plan workouts effectively.

Other exciting features to watch out for are NFC access for non-encrypted cards and Bluetooth calling.

With its sleek, lightweight design, the vivo Watch GT complements your style while delivering powerful insights to help you stay consistent in your health and fitness journey. It’s the perfect smartwatch for those who want to train smarter, recover better, and live healthier without the hassle of constant charging.

Stay tuned for pricing and availability updates and get ready to experience three weeks of non-stop performance, health tracking, and lifestyle convenience with the vivo Watch GT.

It's time for you to live fit and live unstoppable with the new vivo Watch GT. For more updates, follow vivo Philippines on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X or visit vivoglobal.ph.

If You’re a Karaoke-Loving Filipino, Buy Yourself the Sanrio characters Karaoke Medley Now!

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Singing is more than just a hobby; it is a cultural heartbeat. Filipinos love to sing every opportunity they get because they are known for being karaoke enthusiasts, from reunions or late-night gatherings to town fiestas. That is why portable karaokes are on the rise, and CHERRY Philippines is here to supply the Sanrio characters Karaoke Medley featuring Cinnamoroll, Pochacco, and Kuromi! A true blend of magic and innovative technology.

The Sanrio characters Karaoke Duet Medley is perfect for singers-at-heart and fans of Sanrio characters. Featuring two microphones, clear, powerful sound, and numerous connecting choices, this product is ideal for parties, get-togethers, or day-to-day sing-alongs. With its stylish design and recognizable Sanrio characters, this portable, user-friendly gadget provides music fans with a fun and high-quality alternative. Additionally, this product operates for three to four hours, which guarantees uninterrupted enjoyment and provides amusement to anyone at any age.

Sing anywhere you are with the portable and adorable Sanrio characters Karaoke Duet Medley—a delightful item featuring three Sanrio characters: Cinnamoroll, Pochacco, and Kuromi. Don’t miss out on something that combines functionality, amusement, and charm. Buy yours now!

For more information, visit:

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Work and Create Like A Genius with PC-Level Power and User-Friendly Tools of the 3-in-1 HUAWEI MatePad Pro 12.2” (2025), Available for Pre-Order

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HUAWEI unlocks a new era of creation and productivity with the HUAWEI MatePad Pro 12.2” (2025), a 3-in-1 genius device to power big creative ideas and peak productivity in every moment. Designed for those who lead, create, and build, this next-gen tablet transforms how professionals and creatives bring their visions to life.

The HUAWEI MatePad Pro 12.2” (2025) retails for PHP 49,999 and is available for pre-order starting July 11 to July 17, 2025.

PC-Level Productivity for the Professional on the Move

Designed for the business elite and ambitious professionals, the HUAWEI MatePad Pro 12.2” 2025 transforms any setting into a fully functional mobile office. Weighing only 512g and just 5.5mm thin, this ultra-slim tablet fits easily into bags, briefcases, and fast-paced lives.

The HUAWEI MatePad Pro 12.2” (2025) transforms into a fully capable mobile workstation with the genius HUAWEI Glide Keyboard. Weighing just 420g, the ultra-portable keyboard delivers a tactile, laptop-like typing experience. It features a built-in stylus holder and is made of skin-friendly, spill-resistant materials that stand up to everyday messes like coffee, oil, and lipstick. Paired through NearLink 2.0 technology, it ensures a more stable, low-latency connection for real-time responsiveness whether drafting reports or jotting down ideas. Its smooth, sturdy hinge opens in one fluid step, similar to flipping open a laptop to turn it on. It also enables effortless transitions between typing, drawing, and presenting.

Users also get lifetime free access to PC-Level WPS Office Suite, making it easy to work on spreadsheets, presentations, and documents with PC-like mouse icons, tools, and functionalities. Complementing this is the all-new Live Multitask feature, which redefines touch control and workflow flexibility. Users can work on up to 3 apps in resizable windows, adjust their ratio on the screen, and switch between tools with ease. From writing notes during a virtual meeting, to reviewing a presentation deck while updating a spreadsheet, it brings fluid multitasking into a single interface.

And with the intelligent HUAWEI Notes app, capturing thoughts becomes effortless. Features like AI handwriting enhancement, symbol search, and a template-rich Resource Market, offering personalized covers, templates, and stickers to suit a variety of contexts from detailed meeting notes to visual timelines and digital journals. The innovative heat dissipation design of the HUAWEI MatePad Pro 12.2” (2025) powers its PC-level performance, keeping professionals and creatives productive through long sessions.

A Digital Artboard for Every Level of Creativity

For designers, illustrators, storytellers and visual creatives, the HUAWEI MatePad Pro 12.2” (2025) transforms into a high-performance digital artboard through GoPaint, HUAWEI’s built-in creative app. Powered by the FangTian Painting Engine and supporting up to 8K canvases, GoPaint is engineered for expressive, detailed work. Paired with the HUAWEI M-Pencil (3rd Gen), it delivers an immersive drawing experience that responds like pen-to-paper across a wide spectrum of pressure levels and drawing styles.

New brushes bring every idea to life from texture to tone. The 3D Oil Painting Brush captures pigment buildup, lighting effects, and textured surfaces. The True-Color Brush supports stroke-by-stroke gradients and tonal transitions for more nuanced storytelling. With the Splatter Brush, creators can add organic flair and texture with every flick, whether creating bold highlights or fine, atmospheric touches. A set of video tutorials come with the GoPaint app to ensure that even beginners can jump right in and start creating with confidence.

Made for designers and content creators, GoPaint now also features frame-by-frame animation with layer-to-frame mapping, enabling seamless motion design for sticker sets and storyboards. Whether moodboarding for a campaign, experimenting with animation, or preparing client visuals, the HUAWEI MatePad Pro 12.2” (2025) offers a digital canvas that feels creative, powerful, and beautifully lifelike.

A Lightweight Tablet Built for Everyday Excellence

The HUAWEI MatePad Pro 12.2” (2025) is engineered to deliver a seamless tablet experience through its immersive 12.2-inch OLED FullView Display. With a 2.8K resolution and a fluid 144 Hz refresh rate, every gesture from sketching to scrolling feels intuitive and responsive. Designed for extended use, the display is enhanced with anti-sparkle technology that reduces subtle flickering, anti-reflection layering that minimizes harsh glare, and multiple Eye Comfort Modes certified by international standards. These features work together to reduce eye strain, making the tablet ideal for long work sessions and deep creative focus.

Built for both performance and endurance, the display’s 2,000-nit peak brightness and 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio ensure remarkable clarity and color depth even in bright outdoor conditions or dim, low-light environments. A nano-etched anti-glare surface elevates visibility and tactile realism, mimicking the texture of paper to provide a more natural, comfortable experience for reading, drawing, or designing. It’s a visual system that doesn’t just show users their work, it supports the way they see and create it.

Powered by a robust 10,100mAh battery, the HUAWEI MatePad Pro 12.2” (2025) offers up to 14 hours of use on a single charge and can fully recharge in just 55 minutes. With Smart Power Conserve, it can even remain on standby for over a year. Secure fingerprint unlock allows for fast, protected access and encrypted payments, while Super Signal technology powered by Wi-Fi 7 ensures stable, high-speed connectivity. Whether reviewing presentations in the office, jumping into a video call at home, or editing content in a café.h

Go Beyond Boundaries with the Genius HUAWEI MatePad Pro 12.2” Pre-Order Today

The HUAWEI MatePad Pro 12.2” (2025) is now available for pre-order at PHP 49,999 on Shopee, Lazada, TikTok Shop, the HUAWEI Online Store, and HUAWEI Experience Stores nationwide. The pre-order period runs from July 11 to July 17.

Collect early bird vouchers worth PHP 2,000 on the HUAWEI Online Store, Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok. Enjoy an exclusive pre-order bundle worth up to PHP 28,895, including the HUAWEI Glide Keyboard (worth PHP 9,999), the HUAWEI M-Pencil (worth PHP 5,999), a HUAWEI WATCH FIT 3 (worth PHP 5,999), a Bluetooth Mouse (worth PHP 1,899), and a PC-level WPS Office Suite license (worth PHP 4,999).

To learn more visit HUAWEI’s official website or social media accounts (Facebook | Instagram).

OPPO Philippines Brings Technology and Learning Tools to Dalipit Elementary School

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Driven by its ongoing commitment to education and community development, OPPO Philippines recently donated computers and school supplies to Dalipit Elementary School in Cuenca, Batangas.

The donation included 18 computer sets aimed at enhancing digital learning infrastructure, along with school supplies for 130 students from Grades 1 to 6.

This initiative underscores OPPO's mission to empower Filipino students by supporting holistic learning, creativity, and personal growth. With access to the right resources, children can unlock their full potential and become better equipped for the future.

Grateful for the support, the constituents of Barangay Dalipit West expressed heartfelt appreciation for the donation.

"Dalipit Elementary School is truly blessed. Many schools are in need of computer sets, and we are grateful that our school was chosen to receive this generous support. Thank you very much to OPPO," said Barangay Councilor Mary Ann Pascual.

Barangay Captain Felicisima Jumarang added, "We pray that OPPO continues to grow so that more communities like ours can benefit from your generosity."

During the turnover ceremony, OPPO Philippines' Operations, Human Resources, and Legal Director Edison Gaw encouraged students to value education and stay focused on their dreams.

"Make the most of every opportunity. Study hard, listen to your teachers and parents, and always strive to be kind. No matter your age, you can already be a role model in your community," Gaw said.

Through programs like this, OPPO remains committed to uplifting Filipino communities by supporting progress and driving meaningful change.

For more updates, visit www.oppo.com/ph, follow OPPO Philippines on Facebook and Instagram, or visit its official LinkedIn page.