HONOR Starts the Year with Smashing Sales for HONOR X9b 5G, Opens Newest Store in SM Angono!

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The viral All-Angle Ultra-Tough HONOR X9b 5G is now officially available in-store and online for only Php 16,999!

After gaining much virality on its newest product, the leading global provider of smart devices, HONOR, officially kicks off the sale day of HONOR X9b 5G for only Php 16,999 in all HONOR Experience Stores and Online Partner Stores via Lazada, Shopee, and Tiktok Shop.

“We envisioned HONOR X9b 5G to be even bigger than our previous campaigns – for it to be known more than ‘HONOR X9a 5G’s predecessor.’ Much to our delight, we have received overwhelming demand of offline and online pre-orders from our HONOR fans since the announcement of its availability in the Philippine Market. Until today, a huge volume of shoppers lined up at our Experience Stores to purchase their own HONOR X9b 5G. This is just the start of the year, and we couldn’t be more thankful for all the support for HONOR,” said Stephen Cheng, HONOR Philippines Vice President.

HONOR Philippines Sets Foot in Angono, Rizal

HONOR X9b 5G’s first day sale was marked with another milestone event – the Grand Opening of the brand’s first Experience Store of the year at SM Center Angono. HONOR community and fans saw firsthand the all-angle durability of HONOR X9b 5G through a series of smash tests. The program was initiated by HONOR Philippines’ Brand Marketing Manager, Joepy Libo-on, who mentioned: “HONOR is set to GO BEYOND this 2024 and we promise to bring our Experience Stores closer to more HONOR Fans all over the country.”

Consumers can now get their own All-Angle Ultra-Tough HONOR X9b 5G at an affordable price of Php 16,999. Equipped with the cutting-edge HONOR Ultra-Bounce Anti-Drop Display, the HONOR X9b 5G ensures outstanding durability and stability – perfect for today’s fast-paced and adventurous generation of smartphone users.

SM Center Angono Tenant Relations Officer Philip Joseph Africa, Leasing Manager Gina L. Dimailig, HONOR Philippines Brand Makreting Manager Joepy Libo-on, SM Angono Building Administration Manager Vennice Beatriz Atun, Fonestyle Owners Bryan Tapnio, Benjamin Tapnio, HONOR Philippines Country Manager Sean Yuan, and Retail Director Tom Yuan

Experience the HONOR X9b 5G in three stunning colors: Midnight Black, Emerald Green, and Sunrise Orange with a stunning Vegan Leather finish. Purchase yours through HONOR’s Experience Stores and Online Partner Stores via Lazada (https://bit.ly/Laz_X9b_PressRelease), Shopee (https://bit.ly/Shop_X9b_PressRelease), and TikTok Shop (https://bit.ly/TikTok_X9b_PressRelease).

Good news for HONOR Fans! You can get your own HONOR X9b 5G with Home Credit and Skyro for 0% interest! Also for Globe Postpaid Subscribers, you can apply or upgrade with GPlan 1299 to enjoy Unli All-net Calls and Text and 8GB All-access Data for a one-time cash out of Php 3,300 only! Get it online or head over now to any Globe physical store!

To know more about the complete features of HONOR X9b 5G, you may visit: https://bit.ly/HONORPH_X9b_Pressrelease and head on to HONOR Philippines’ social media platforms for exciting announcements: 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/.

Philippines gears up to participate at ASEAN Tourism Forum 2024 in Lao PDR

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The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines and the Department of Tourism (DOT) are gearing up to present the Philippines’ rich and diverse tourism offerings at the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2024 on January 22 to 27 in Vientiane, Laos.

The ATF is a cooperative regional effort to promote the Association of Southeast Asian Nations as one tourist destination. With the theme "Quality and Responsible Tourism - Sustaining ASEAN Future," the Philippines is poised to showcase its tourism offerings and highlight its resolute commitment to sustainable and responsible tourism practices.

"The ASEAN Tourism Forum is an excellent opportunity for the Philippines to present our distinct tourism offerings to a global audience while also highlighting our efforts to promote sustainable tourism,” said TPB Chief Operating Officer Maria Margarita Montemayor Nograles. “We are optimistic that ATF 2024 will be a springboard to significantly drive tourism growth and collaboration within the ASEAN region.”

ATF 2024 will serve as a platform to drive discussions among government bodies and private sector organizations on advancing sustainable tourism and eco-friendly practices in the ASEAN region. Alongside these discussions, the forum will also host a three-day Travel Exchange (TRAVEX) from January 24 to 26 to facilitate business-to-business meetings and trade and promotion of ASEAN destination products and services.

At TRAVEX, the Philippine delegation will be represented by 15 local exhibitors from the airline industry, hotels and resorts, tour operators/destination management companies, and convention center. Notable exhibitors in the accommodation sector include the Lihim Resorts, El Nido by Araw Hospitality Inc., Best Western Plus Metro Clark, Bluewater Maribago Beach Resort, Jpark Island Resort & Waterpark Mactan Cebu, Tambuli Seaside Resort and Spa, Araneta Hotels Inc. (Novotel Manila Araneta City), AJ Coffee and Bed (Kaulayaw Coffee), and ALI Makati Hotel Property Inc - Raffles and Fairmont Hotel Makati.

Tour operators and destination management companies include Quasar Travel and Tours, Uni Orient Travel Inc., Marsman Drysdale Travel, Inc., Annset Holidays Inc., and CTPH Tour. SMX Convention Center, one of the country’s MICE suppliers, will also join the exhibitors’ lineup, while the airline industry will be represented by the Philippine Airlines.

Moreover, the Philippines will present comprehensive updates on the country's tourism industry during a media briefing session slated on January 24.

In a bid to amplify the Philippines’ presence on the global stage, the TPB and DOT will host a late-night function for international buyers, Philippine private sector sellers, and international media attendees on January 26 where guests will savor a blend of traditional Philippine and Laos cuisine while enjoying spectacular cultural performances.

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About TPB Philippines

An attached agency of the Department of Tourism, the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) is dedicated to promoting the Philippines both domestically and internationally as a world-class tourism and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions) destination. TPB collaborates closely with private and public stakeholders to provide an exceptional, high-value experience for visitors, contributing significantly to increased tourist arrivals, receipts, and investments in the country. For more information, please visit www.tpb.gov.ph.

Available Now: Samsung Galaxy A15 5G and A25 5G, starts at Php 10,990

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Here are all the ways you can play awesome with the Super AMOLED Display and Supercharged Battery of these new devices!

Awesome adventures await with the Galaxy A15 5G and Galaxy A25 5G, Samsung’s most affordable 5G smartphones that can keep up with your awesome lifestyle! From outdoor video streaming to all-day gaming, these phones can satisfy all your needs from a smartphone with their Super AMOLED Displays and enhanced 5,000 mAh batteries that can now support 25W super fast charging.

The Galaxy A15 5G is available for only P10,990 for the 4GB+128GB model and P14,990 for the 8GB+256GB model. Meanwhile, the Galaxy A25 5G costs P15,990 for the 6GB+128GB model and P18,990 for the 8GB+256GB variant, with a complimentary 25W travel adapter if you order before March 31, 2024.

Here’s how the Galaxy A15 5G and A25 5G can help you play awesome at a wallet-friendly price.

Enjoy watching anytime, anywhere through the Super AMOLED Display

Whether you’re under the sheets or enjoying the warm sunshine, you can enjoy watching all your favorite shows and see pictures in awesome detail, thanks to the Galaxy A15 and A25 5G’s 6.5-inch Super AMOLED Display which can give you improved screen visibility even in direct sunlight with Vision Booster. Both phones also have up to 120Hz refresh rate for that extra smooth experience and display quality.

The Galaxy A15 5G and A25 5G can brighten up to 1,000 nits, so you can still enjoy streaming even when outdoors–perfect for your upcoming summer getaways and escapades. For your late-night binge watching or sleepovers, the Eye Comfort Shield reduces harmful blue light so that your eyes are cared for.

Play all day with an improved and supercharged battery

Had to pause your game because of your phone’s low battery level? Forget about that! With the Galaxy A15 5G and A25 5G’s 5,000 mAh battery, you can continue your awesome play from day to night! This is also perfect when you're traveling as you won't need to pull out your charger every time to ensure your phone lasts the entire day.

If ever you’re in need to charge your phone, the more powerful battery now has a 25W super fast charging capacity, so you can power through levels and stay ahead of your game or stay up and running on your trips and whole-day activities.

Live your best life with awesome cameras

If you love to document all your memorable moments, you'd better make it with a phone that can capture it from all angles. You can make every picture cinematic with the Galaxy A25 5 G's 50MP OIS Main Camera, 8MP Ultra Wide, and 2MP Macro lenses. On the other hand, the Galaxy A15 5G has a 50MP primary camera for scenic photographs, 5MP Ultra Wide and 2MP Macro cameras for landscapes and close-ups. Each phone has a 13MP front-facing camera for selfies you'll flaunt on your profile.

Worried about running out of storage and slow performance? The Galaxy A15 5G and A25 5G give you more than enough space and speed as MediaTek MT6835 powers the Galaxy A15 and has memory and storage capacities of 4GB / 8GB and 128GB / 256GB. Meanwhile, the Galaxy A25 5G is powered by a strong Exynos 1280 processor and comes with 6GB / 8GB RAM and 128GB / 256GB storage choices, with support for an additional 1TB via a microSD card.

You can also ensure that these phones can join your journey for years, as the new members of the Galaxy A series have up to four generations of OS upgrades and five years of security maintenance. Both the Galaxy A25 5G and Galaxy A15 5G are protected by Certified EAL5+ Samsung Knox Vault, which is designed to keep your sensitive data, such as PINs, passwords, and patterns, in a separate tamper-resistant storage for protection against software and hardware threats such as voltage, glitches, high temperature, and laser, in a separate tamper-resistant storage.

On top of all this, the Galaxy A15 and A25 5G also offer awesome style in hues that match your daily ‘fits – with the Galaxy A15 5G flexing a tidy camera layout and a glossy back cover in Blue Black and Blue colorways. Meanwhile, the Galaxy A25 5G has a sleek profile with unique patterns and a haze finish, available in Blue Black, Blue, and Yellow as an online-exclusive color.

The Galaxy A15 LTE is also available for as low as P9,990 for the 4GB+128GB variant and P13,990 for the 8GB+256GB version. It also has the same Super AMOLED Display and a 5,000 mAh battery that can support 25W Fast Charging. It also has the same OS and security features as the Galaxy A25 5G and A15 5G, and you can avail this phone in two awesome colors; Blue Black and Light Blue.

So are you ready to play awesome this 2024? Claim your most awesome year yet with the new Galaxy A15 and A25 5G with additional offers like monthly credit card payment with Home Credit for only P915 for up to 12 months at 0% interest and get up to P4,000 off the original price when you trade in your old Galaxy device. You can also add P185 per month to get Samsung Care+ for your new phone.

*Terms and conditions apply. DTI Fair Trade Permit No. FTEB-182833, 181830 Series of 2023.

Pre-order your HONOR X9b 5G now for only Php 16,999 and get freebies worth Php 4,000!

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HONOR X9b 5G stocks are running out fast! Don’t miss the FREE HONOR Gift Box and HONOR Choice X5 Earbuds worth Php4,000 extended until January 21!

HONOR Star Pauline Amelinckx with HONOR Philippines Brand Marketing Manager Joepy Libo-on, PR Manager Pao Oga, GTM Manager Steven Yan, Vice President Stephen Cheng, National Sales Head Blake Garcia, and National Training Head

After the grandiose launch of HONOR X9b 5G in the Philippines on January 12, the pre-orders skyrocketed day by day. Before stocks run out, HONOR Philippines is encouraging shoppers to pre-order theirs now for only Php 16,999 and extended until January 21, FREE HONOR Gift Box and HONOR Choice X5 Earbuds worth Php 4,000 will be given away for every purchase. Run to your nearest HONOR Experience and Partner stores or online via Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop!

“The success of HONOR X9b 5G is not a surprise for us, but HONOR fans never fail to overwhelm us with their support! This was the very reason why we are extending the FREE HONOR Gift Box and HONOR Choice X5 Earbuds until January 21,” said HONOR Philippines Vice President Stephen Cheng.

The successful HONOR X9b 5G was officiated by HONOR Philippines Brand Marketing Manager Joepy Libo-on, PR Manager Pao Oga, GTM Manager Steven Yan, Vice President Stephen Cheng, National Sales Head Blake Garcia, National Training Head Jaynard Lamarca and is hosted by The Miss Philippines Pauline Amelinckx. To the delight of guests and viewers online, Parokya ni Edgar’s lead vocalist Chito Miranda performed their greatest hits such as Your Song, Harana, and Bagsakan. Revisit the memorable launch here: https://bit.ly/HONORX9b5GLaunch.

Parokya ni Edgar lead vocalist Chito Miranda performed at the HONOR X9b 5G Grand Launch

The Toughest Phone is here!

Showcasing an industry-leading drop resistance and durability, the HONOR X9b 5G’s display incorporates the HONOR Ultra-Bounce Anti-Drop technology. Certified by SGS’s Five Star Overall Drop Resistance, the HONOR Ultra-Bounce Anti-Drop Display utilizes advanced cushioning technology using newly developed materials, which increases the shock absorption capacity by up to 1.2 times, ensuring utmost durability even when subject to drops from a height of 1.5 meters and all angles.

The HONOR X9b 5G also boasts a triple camera system consisting of a 108MP Ultra-Clear Camera, a 5MP Ultra-Wide Camera, and a 2MP Macro Camera. The 108MP Ultra-Clear Camera comes with a large 1/1.67-inch sensor and a large f/1.75 aperture, allowing it to capture more light and produce images with vivid clarity. The camera also offers high optical quality with 3X zoom and an outstanding motion capture engine, ensuring the HONOR X9b 5G produces clear snapshots with fascinating detail.

In addition to the main camera, the 5MP Ultra-Wide Camera offers a 110° field of view, perfect for capturing expansive landscapes, group shots, or architectural marvels. The HONOR X9b 5G also features a 2MP Macro Camera with 4cm minimum focus length, enabling users to capture close-up shots with stunning clarity and sharp details.

The HONOR X9b 5G is still available for pre-order now at only Php 16,999 in three colorways – Sunrise Orange, Emerald Green, and Midnight Black. Get a FREE HONOR Gift Box and HONOR Choice X5 Earbuds worth Php 4,000 at select HONOR Experience and Partner Stores or online via Lazada (https://bit.ly/Laz_X9b_PressRelease), Shopee (https://bit.ly/Shop_X9b_PressRelease), and TikTok Shop (https://bit.ly/TikTok_X9b_PressRelease).

Good news for HONOR Fans! You can get your own HONOR X9b 5G with Home Credit and Skyro for 0% interest! Also for Globe Postpaid Subscribers, you can apply or upgrade with GPlan 1299 to enjoy an Unli All-net Calls and Text and 8GB All-access Data for a one-time cash out of Php 3,300 only! Get it online or head over now to any Globe physical store!

To know more about the complete features of HONOR X9b 5G, you may visit: https://bit.ly/HONORPH_X9b_Pressrelease and head on to HONOR Philippines’ social media platforms for exciting announcements: 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/.

Smart partners with UnionBank to reward subscribers with up to P5,000 Welcome Gift

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Smart subscribers have one more reason to celebrate the new year as mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) has teamed up with Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) to bring more exclusive rewards to subscribers with their new UnionBank Credit Card.

Under this exciting partnership, qualified Smart Prepaid subscribers will receive a P2,000 Welcome Gift with their new UnionBank Rewards Credit Card, while qualified Smart Postpaid and Smart Infinity subscribers will receive a P5,000 Welcome Gift with their new UnionBank Rewards, UnionBank Miles+, or UnionBank Reserve Credit Card.

Eligible subscribers can make the most of this exclusive Welcome Gift as they shop at their favorite stores or their go-to online shopping apps and e-commerce platforms. Smart subscribers can learn more about the perfect UnionBank Credit Card that suits their lifestyle at https://smart.com.ph/Pages/ubwelcomegift/.

How to redeem your exclusive Welcome Gift from Smart and UnionBank

Smart Prepaid subscribers with a new UnionBank Rewards Credit Card may receive their P2,000 Welcome Gift by linking their UnionBank Rewards Credit Card to GigaPay on the Smart App, and then purchasing PowerAll 99 on the Smart App.

On the other hand, Smart Postpaid subscribers with a new UnionBank Rewards Credit Card may receive their P5,000 Welcome Gift by simply enrolling their Smart Postpaid account to the Auto Bills Payment on UnionBank’s website.

Aside from this exclusive Welcome Gift, UnionBank Rewards cardholders may also enjoy No Annual Fees Forever with an accumulated spend worth P20,000 within 60 days of card approval.

UnionBank Miles+ and UnionBank Reserve for Smart Infinity members

Meanwhile, Smart Infinity members on Plan 3500 may get their P5,000 Welcome Gift with their new UnionBank Miles+ Credit Card by simply enrolling their Smart Infinity account to the Auto Bills Payment on UnionBank’s website. UnionBank Miles+ Credit Card also gives users a chance to redeem a Welcome Gift of 30,000 never-expiring miles with an accumulated spend of P40,000 within 60 days of card approval.

In addition, Smart Infinity members on Plan 5000 and Plan 8000 may also receive their P5,000 Welcome Gift with their new UnionBank Reserve Credit Card by simply enrolling their Smart Infinity account to the Auto Bills Payment on UnionBank’s website. Application to UnionBank Reserve Credit Card is by invite only and Plan 5000 and Plan 8000 members are automatically eligible to apply.

On top of this Welcome Gift, UnionBank Reserve cardholders may also redeem as much as P18,000 worth of eGift from Giftaway merchants with an accumulated spend of P40,000 within 60 days of card approval.

This exclusive promo will run until February 29, 2024.

Smart’s collaboration with UnionBank is part of its thrust to bring exclusive rewards and epic lifestyle treats to the fingertips of subscribers on top of empowering them with the best mobile network experience possible. Learn more about the latest treat from Smart and UnionBank at https://smart.com.ph/Pages/ubwelcomegift .