Globe brings 5G, Bicolano youth talent, and music to Peñafrancia Festival 2026

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Globe joined the Peñafrancia Festival 2026 in Naga City, bringing connectivity, music, and youth-centered experiences to one of Bicol’s biggest gatherings of faith and culture. From September 15 to 18, Globe supported the festivities with WiFi broadband access at key event areas, activities showcasing young Bicolano artists and musicians, and G Music Fest as part of its 917 GDay celebration this September. These gave residents and visitors more ways to stay connected, share festival moments, and take part in the celebration.

“The Peñafrancia Festival is at the heart of Bicolano faith and culture. Globe is honored to be part of this important tradition by helping families, devotees, and visitors stay connected,” said KD Dizon, Globe Chief Marketing Officer. “Beyond connectivity, we also want to give young Bicolanos a bigger stage to share their creativity and talent as part of this important celebration.”

Globe’s activities kicked off on September 15 with young Bicolano artists and musicians taking the spotlight. Through 5G Building Craft, student artists showcased their creativity in a mural design competition, while 5G EnergyJam gave student bands nominated by local schools the opportunity to perform and earn a spot at G Music Fest.

The celebration continued at the Balatas Development Complex from September 16 to 18, where Globe welcomed customers and festivalgoers at its Mini Globe Full Experience Platform. Visitors received customized Peñafrancia giveaways and merchandise at the Swag Station, while the 5G Moments Portrait Studio gave families and friends a place to capture and share festival memories.

G Music Fest brought local and national artists together at Tagboan Market in the Balatas Development Complex on September 17. Pinoy singer-songwriter Kyle Raphael headlined the show, joined by Bicolana artist dwta and student performers from 5G EnergyJam.

Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo welcomed Globe’s participation in this year’s festival. “Peñafrancia brings Bicolanos together through our shared faith and culture. As we welcome devotees and visitors to Naga City, reliable connectivity helps them stay in touch with their families and share their experiences. We appreciate Globe for being part of the festivities and creating opportunities for our young artists and musicians to showcase their talent.”

Globe’s participation in Peñafrancia reflects its continuing efforts to strengthen connectivity while supporting experiences that matter to local communities. In Naga City, this meant helping Bicolanos stay connected during an important celebration of faith and culture while giving young local artists and musicians a wider platform for their talent. For more information about Globe, visit www.globe.com.ph

vivo PH invites pickleball players: Play, smash, and win vivo V80 Lite on Oct 4

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Pickleball players, here's another reason to get on the court this October 4: your next game could come with the world record holder, vivo V80 Lite.

vivo Philippines is inviting beginner, intermediate, and advanced pickleball players to join the vivo V80 Lite Launch Event: Pickleball Challenge at Market! Market! in BGC, where participants can battle it out in a mixed-doubles, single-elimination tournament for a chance to win two vivo V80 Lite smartphones for the champion team.

Ready to play?

Players can register with a partner or sign up individually and be paired with another participant. Runners-up will also take home exclusive vivo loot bags.

To participate, register for the vivo V80 Lite Pickleball Challenge now.

Adding to the event lineup, vivo ambassador and Kapuso Primetime Queen Marian Rivera is set to make a special appearance at the vivo V80 Lite launch, giving attendees another reason to head to Market! Market! on October 4.

The event also brings fun activations that will put the vivo V80 Lite's 10,000mAh BlueVolt Battery endurance, IP68 & IP69 dust and water resistance, and high-brightness display into the spotlight.

The tournament will run throughout the day, beginning with player registration and check-in at 10:10 am, followed by the quarterfinals, semifinals, and championship final.

Tournament Schedule

• 10:10-10:45 AM — Player Registration & Check-in

• 10:45-10:50 AM — Tournament Opening & Briefing

• 10:50-1:50 PM — Quarterfinals

• 2:00-4:00 PM — Launch Event Program

• 4:10-5:10 PM — Semifinals

• 5:20-6:20 PM — Championship Final

• 6:20-6:30 PM — Awarding Ceremony

Not ready to pick up a paddle? You can still win

For those who can't make it to the court, vivo Philippines will also bring the event online through Facebook Live. One vivo V80 Lite will be given away to a livestream viewer, giving audiences at home a chance to win even without joining the tournament.

Register now for the vivo V80 Lite Pickleball Challenge or click “Going” on the Facebook event and catch the action on October 4. Follow vivo Philippines on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X, or visit the vivo website for further updates.

Nexal on Why the New Filipino Routine Is Less About Work-Life Balance

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As the boundaries between work, personal time, wellness, and leisure become less rigid, Nexal sees technology taking a more flexible role in the way people move through the day.

Work-life balance once implied keeping professional responsibilities and personal time in defined places. That idea is becoming less reflective of how many people structure their days today. With greater flexibility in when and where activities happen, work can exist alongside personal pursuits, wellness, entertainment, and downtime without each needing its own designated space. Nexal sees this shift reflected in its “Work Freely, Live Fully” philosophy, which places technology in support of the individual rather than at the center of the day.

This also changes how productivity is understood. Getting things done is no longer necessarily tied to a fixed schedule or a traditional workstation. Focus can be directed toward a professional task, a creative interest, personal planning, or making time for something meaningful. The value of flexibility lies not in doing more at once, but in having greater control over what deserves attention at a particular point in the day.

For Nexal, that perspective shapes how its devices fit into everyday use. The Nexal Pad, priced at ₱17,999, reflects the role technology can play when focus extends beyond conventional work. Its 11-inch 2.5K display provides space for planning, creative tasks, research, or entertainment, while its AI features and up to 12GB RAM via DRE* support activities that call for concentration. Rather than assigning the tablet to one particular task, its value lies in giving users room to pursue what has their attention.

That sense of personal autonomy also extends to how people spend active and quieter parts of the day. Priced at ₱3,999, the Nexal OpenSports Pro supports running, workouts, and outdoor activities with Dual Conduction, helping users stay connected while remaining aware of their surroundings, while the Nexal Earbuds, at ₱2,999, bring 53dB ANC and 6-mic ENC to music, calls, and everyday listening. Together, they reflect how technology can support both movement and downtime without either being treated as separate from the rest of the routine.

The lineup reflects a less rigid relationship between technology and daily life. A tablet can support focused tasks and personal interests, while audio devices can move between communication, movement, and downtime. For Nexal, this is the thinking behind “Work Freely, Live Fully”: technology should support how people choose to use their time, without defining what that time should be for.

The Nexal Pad, Nexal OpenSports Pro, and Nexal Earbuds are now available at realme & TechLife Stores.

For the Nexal Pad, customers can get Total freebies worth up to ₱7,998, including a Free Keyboard Case + Watch, from September 25 to October 4.

For more updates, follow Nexal on Instagram and visit its official website.

Lights, Camera, Action! Kingsford Hotel Manila Brings Family Movie Magic This Halloween

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What if, for one Halloween afternoon, your favorite movie characters could walk off the screen, and your family could become part of the cast?

That is the idea behind “Harriwood: The Thriller on Set,” Kingsford Hotel Manila’s family Halloween celebration happening on October 24, 2026, where kids and parents can dress up as their favorite movie characters and step into a movie-inspired world where they become part of the show.

At the heart of the celebration is Harri, a familiar companion to children who visit Kingsford Hotel Manila and a playful presence throughout their stay. His name comes from the Filipino word “hari,” meaning “king” in English, a fitting name for someone who makes every young guest feel extra special. For Harriwood, Harri steps into the role of a friendly movie director, leading families on a movie inspired adventure where children and parents become the stars of the show.

Guests can expect an afternoon packed with Halloween treats and food, games and entertainment, trick-or-treating, a costume competition, and loot bags filled with giveaways. To join the movie-inspired fun, guests are encouraged to come in costume as their favorite heroes, villains, animated characters, or other movie personalities.

Set at the Kingsford Ballroom, the family-friendly celebration runs from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., with tickets priced at PHP 1,600 per adult and PHP 900 for children aged 2 to 11 and free for 0–1-year-old.

Make It a Halloween Stay

Families looking to extend their movie inspired adventure can turn the celebration into an easy Halloween staycation with Kingsford Hotel Manila’s Harriwood Stay Package. It includes an overnight stay in a Deluxe Room, buffet breakfast for two, two tickets to Harriwood: The Thriller on Set, a 10% discount on up to three additional tickets, and complimentary late check out until 2 p.m. on October 25, all for PHP 7,999 nett.

Whether families are dressing up as childhood favorites, bringing the kids to their first Halloween adventure, or simply looking for a fun way to spend the holiday together, Harriwood puts families at the center of the story.

Ready for your close-up? Gather your favorite characters, pick your costumes, and reserve your spot on the set. Reserve your tickets through SMS or Viber: Room Reservations: +63 917 859 5307 |Banquets: +63 917 805 3585

Pre-order the HONOR 600S for only PHP 19,999 and Win PHP 1 Million worth of SM Shopping Spree!

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HONOR’s latest smartphone combines an 8,100mAh battery, advanced durability, and AI-powered features designed for life on the go.

Global AI device provider HONOR Philippines officially introduces the HONOR 600S, a smartphone designed to deliver reliable performance, intelligent experiences, and everyday durability. Combining an ultra-high-capacity 8,100mAh battery, comprehensive water and dust resistance, drop protection, and AI-powered features, the HONOR 600S is built to keep up with users wherever the day takes them.

Built with HONOR’s Cushioning and Fall Protection Architecture, the HONOR 600S has received the SGS Premium Performance Certification for Drop and Crush Resistance, earning a 5-Star All-Round Drop Resistance rating and tested drop protection of up to 2.5 meters under controlled conditions. With IP68, IP69, and IP69K ratings, the device is also designed to withstand dust, water, and high-pressure water exposure, while its Wet-hand Touch Enhancement helps maintain screen responsiveness even when the display is wet.

At the heart of the HONOR 600S is an 8,100mAh battery with 45W HONOR SuperCharge, giving users the power to get through long days of streaming, gaming, creating, and working. It is also engineered to operate across temperatures from -30°C to 50°C, with HONOR’s battery testing supporting a lifespan of up to six years.

“We designed the HONOR 600S around the realities of how people use their smartphones today. Users want a device that can keep up with their work, content, entertainment, and everything in between without having to constantly worry about battery life or durability,” said Stephen Cheng, Vice President of HONOR Philippines. “With its combination of a massive battery, robust protection, and intelligent AI features, the HONOR 600S brings together the capabilities that matter most to our consumers in one accessible smartphone.”

Built for Everyday Performance

The HONOR 600S brings together a range of features designed to support work, entertainment, and content creation. It comes with a dedicated AI Button for quick access to applications and AI-powered tools, while HONOR AI Image to Video 2.0 allows users to transform static images into dynamic video content. For photography, the device is equipped with a 50MP main camera, giving users a versatile camera for capturing everyday moments and content.

Powered by the Snapdragon® 4 Gen 4 Mobile Platform, the device comes with 8GB RAM and up to 16GB RAM expansion through HONOR RAM Turbo Technology, along with 256GB storage. It also features a 6.87-inch 120Hz display, 400% Volume Dual Speakers, and MagicOS 10 based on Android 16 for a smooth and immersive user experience.

The HONOR 600S comes in Velvet Black, Desert Gold, and Misty Purple. Launch offers include the 8GB + 256GB variant at PHP 19,999, with HONOR Bluetooth Speaker II and HONOR Watch 2i as pre-order benefits, while the 6GB + 128GB variant is an online exclusive available for PHP 18,999 with an HONOR Watch 2i on Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop.

The HONOR 600S officially launches on October 1, 2026 through authorized HONOR stores nationwide, Globe Telecom stores, and HONOR’s official online stores.

Customers can also get a chance to win PHP 1 million worth of shopping spree when they pre-order or purchase the device from October 1 to 9, 2026, subject to the promo mechanics.

For more information about HONOR Philippines, you may visit: https://www.honor.com/ph/. To stay updated on launch announcements, product information, and exclusive offers, follow HONOR Philippines’ social media platforms on Facebook (Facebook.com/HonorPhilippines), Instagram (Instagram.com/honorph/) and TikTok: (Tiktok.com/@honorphilippines) for exclusive launch updates, product information, and more. 

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