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POCO has officially introduced the POCO Pad C1 in the Philippines, expanding its ecosystem with a new tablet built for entertainment, productivity, and everyday use on the go. Designed for users who want a larger screen experience without sacrificing portability, the POCO Pad C1 features a vibrant 2K display, a slim and lightweight design, a long-lasting battery, and the Snapdragon® 6s 4G Gen 2 Mobile Platform for smooth and reliable performance whether streaming, studying, browsing, or staying connected throughout the day. Immersive Viewing in a Portable Design The POCO Pad C1 features a superior 9.7-inch display¹ with a refresh rate of up to 120Hz,² delivering clear and smooth visuals for effortless entertainment. Reaching up to 600 nits of peak brightness,³ it also ensures consistent clarity for streaming and browsing, even in bright environments. Triple TÜV Rheinland eye-care certifications further help reduce eye strain, supporting ...

Hypertension affects one in three adults in the Philippines, or about 16.8 million people, yet many cases remain undetected due to limited screening and low awareness of warning signs. from left to right: Mr. Jaime Espiritu, Assistant Vice President for Chain Store Operations of Mercury Drug Corporation- North Metro Manila; Mr. August Golpeo, Assistant Vice President for Chain Store Operations of Mercury Drug Corporation – Central Metro Manila; Mrs. Corazon Lim, Vice President for Merchandising of Mercury Drug Corporation; Sharon Guillergan, Head of Sales of Boehringer Ingelheim Philippines; Dr. Bin Wang, General Manager & Head of Human Pharma of Boehringer Ingelheim Philippines; Seunghun Lee, Head of Marketing of Boehringer Ingelheim Philippines, Dr. Benjie Balmores, Dr. Benjie Balmores, MM26 Country Lead and Vice President of the Philippine Society of ...

Reaching the midyear mark naturally triggers a financial gut-check. After six months of balancing bills and everyday expenses, staying on budget shouldn’t mean sacrificing the food and conveniences you love. Instead, the focus is entirely on maximum affordability – finding smart, budget-friendly ways to stretch your peso while protecting your wallet. To help everyday consumers beat the midyear pinch, foodpanda’s Pro Weeks is back with budget-saving deals. From June 1 to 7, pandapro subscribers can unlock exclusive perks and discounts across food delivery and groceries. Whether you’re ordering a solo lunch, stocking up the pantry, or feeding the whole family, Pro Weeks cuts down your expenses significantly, with up to 50% off on select restaurants such as Andoks, Shakey’s, Gong Cha, from June 1 to 7. Those savings also extend beyond meals, allowing pandapro subscribers to get up to 50% off on select pandamart items and up to 20% off on sele...

Convenience is always within reach at 7-Eleven, from ready-to-eat meals to on-the-go essentials. Their CLiQQ app also makes every visit rewarding by letting customers earn points, redeem rewards, and make transactions all with the same app. Now, users can continue to enjoy a simplified experience because the platform just got an update. That’s right—the brand’s loyalty and rewards program app hit refresh, and it’s ready to make everyday errands simpler and even more rewarding for every kapitbahay. With the CLiQQ 2.0, expect a modern look and an added store locator, wrapped in the same trusted app users know and love. The perks include earning points for every purchase, which can be used to redeem rewards, such as snackable favorites like Big Bite and 7-Fresh Siopao. Users can also pay cashless at any 7-Eleven branch with the CLiQQ wallet, pay bills, top-up load, and cash in their E-wallets, right in the palm of their hands.  ...

Mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc.(Smart) and its value brand TNT are giving subscribers more ways to stay connected and enjoy their favorite online activities with FREE Facebook access available through select prepaid, home, and postpaid offers. From May 27 to May 31, Smart Prepaid, TNT, Smart Bro Prepaid and Smart Home WiFi Prepaid subscribers who register to qualified offers will receive 1GB of FREE Facebook access valid for one day, enabling them to stay connected with the people, communities, and content that matter to them. Meanwhile, Smart Postpaid subscribers who purchase qualified boosters for their postpaid plan from May 27 to May 31 will receive 3GB of open access data valid for 30 days, giving them extended flexibility for everyday digital needs. Across all segments, the FREE Facebook access enables Smart and TNT subscribers to maximize a wide range of everyday online activities, such as staying updated ...

As many Filipinos rethink where they work, gather, and find support, Ayala Malls introduces Our Common Place—a shared space initiative that makes malls more useful, accessible, and responsive to today’s realities.  Across the metro, work arrangements are evolving, with many navigating improvised remote or flexible setups—yet not all homes are equipped for comfort or productivity. At the same time, rising costs are reshaping how households manage everyday expenses, with people seeking practical, accessible ways to meet daily needs or support one another within their communities.  Rolling out across One Ayala, Greenbelt, and Glorietta this May, Our Common Place is designed around these everyday needs, with shared spaces that serve as everyday forms of support—one offering space to work, rest, and connect, the other providing a simple way to share resources—making the mall not just a destination, but a place people can return to, r...