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Getting your favorite Chowking meals just got easier and more rewarding. The new Chowking mobile app gives customers a more convenient way to enjoy their favorite Chinese-inspired dishes while unlocking exclusive offers and benefits. More value with app-exclusive offers One of the biggest reasons to order through the Chowking app is getting access to offers available only through the platform. From exclusive promos to welcome treats for new users, customers can get more value from their Chowking orders simply by ordering directly through the app. A simpler way to order The new Chowking app is designed to make the journey from craving to check out faster and easier. Customers can now order in less steps thanks to improvements in menu navigation and delivery address selection. The app also gives customers more flexibility. Users can schedule orders in advance for delivery or pick-up, place pick-up orders at participating store...

The latest HONOR smartphone combines a 5,000mAh battery, 90Hz FullView Display, and an octa-core processor to deliver practical features for everyday use. Global AI devices provider HONOR Philippines introduces the HONOR Play 10, a smartphone designed to keep users connected and entertained throughout the day. Priced at PHP 6,999, the device combines practical performance, a long-lasting battery, and a large, smooth display to support everyday needs, from browsing social media and messaging to watching videos and enjoying casual entertainment. Here are three key features that make the HONOR Play 10 a practical companion for everyday use: Performance: Smooth Everyday Use Powered by the MediaTek Helio G81 octa-core processor and an Android Go experience, the HONOR Play 10 is built for everyday essentials, from using daily apps and browsing social media to enjoying casual entertainment. It comes in 3GB RAM + 64GB storage ...

Maris Racal wants more, more, more—and she’s making it Mini! The actress turns up the pop-star energy in Maya Black’s latest music video, serving edgy looks and her signature confidence against a catchy hyperpop track. But there’s a twist: everything she wants literally turns into a miniature version of itself, bringing the song’s “make it mini” message to life in a fun and unexpected way. Maris Racal makes everything Mini With its fashion-forward styling, chrome accents, and Maris in full pop-star mode, the music video gives Maya Black and Mini Payments a fresh, music-driven treatment. And while everything might be getting smaller on screen, the idea behind it is all about having more flexibility when it comes to bigger purchases. Because with Mini Payments, getting what you want doesn’t always have to mean paying for it all at once. Watch the new music video starring Maris Racal here:  Big purchase? Make it Mini! Wi...

For Filipinos, smartphones have become indispensable to help us juggle work, school, errands, entertainment, and everything in between. But with long commutes and screen time stretching well into the night, keeping a phone charged can feel like a constant worry. Because we use our mobile phones as an alarm clock to start the day, a navigation tool during the commute, a mobile office or classroom, an entertainment and a communication hub, and a camera for life’s spontaneous moments, the last thing anyone needs is a phone that runs out of power before you’re safely home. It’s this everyday challenge that Xiaomi addresses with the REDMI 17 Series, launching in the Philippines today, October 19. Equipped with a massive 7,500mAh battery, fast charging, and a spacious display, the new lineup is designed to keep up with the demands of Filipino life without putting too much strain on the budget. Comprising the REDMI 17 and REDMI 17 5G, the series puts ...

The best barkada stories often start with “Tara, kape tayo!” More than a daily ritual, coffee gives friends a reason to come together, swap stories, and catch up on everything from small wins to major life updates. Sometimes, that invitation leads to a favorite neighborhood spot while other times, it turns into a road trip to discover something new out of town, with scenic stops and spontaneous detours along the way. Wherever they end up, one coffee stop can turn into hours of conversation and laughter. With the OPPO Reno16 Series 5G, the barkada brings a Pocket Studio along for the ride. Combining professional-level imaging hardware, versatile shooting capabilities, and AI-powered creative tools, it makes every “Tara, kape tayo!” moment worth capturing, from portraits at scenic stops and close-ups of intricate latte art to candid laughs, spontaneous reactions, and shared discoveries along the way Make every cafe hop a photo-worthy experience ...

Remember the sheer exhaustion of hauling your thick holiday sweaters and heavy luggage all the way across Metro Manila just to catch a freezing-cold midnight bus to Baguio? If your ultimate holiday nightmare involves navigating monstrous cross-town traffic to reach the usual terminals in Cubao or Pasay, exhale. A brand-new transport game-changer has just landed dead-center in Makati, making your much-needed mountain retreat smoother, faster, and wonderfully hassle-free just in time for the Christmas rush. Let’s be honest: as soon as the Metro Manila air drops a fraction of a degree and the malls start playing Jose Mari Chan, every single one of us gets an uncontrollable itch for strawberry taho, pine trees, and that crisp, sweater-weather chill. Baguio is practically calling our names. ​The catch? Getting there usually meant orchestrating a logistical masterpiece. You’d have to survive the punishing crawl of EDSA just to camp out at a ...