EMONG'S JOURNALS

Some purchases are worth saying yes to: a long-awaited trip, a new laptop, a home upgrade, or even a month packed with celebrations. The good news? Paying for them doesn't always have to happen all at once. Maya, the country's #1 Digital Bank and leading all-in-one fintech platform, is making it easier than ever to manage bigger purchases with the launch of Mini Payments. Available to Maya Black Credit Card and Landers Cashback Everywhere Credit Card holders, the feature allows eligible posted purchases to be converted into monthly mini payments directly within the Maya app. Unlike traditional installment offers that are often tied to specific merchants or promo periods, Mini Payments puts the decision in your hands. Eligible purchases can be converted after they've already been made—no waiting for a sale, no hunting for partner merchants, and no need to plan purchases around promotional periods. Cardholders can split elig...

Launching on June 18, the new Series combines long-lasting battery life, Military-grade Shock Protection, and dependable performance for daily use. realme Philippines is gearing up for the launch of the realme C100 Series on June 18, and ahead of the big reveal, the brand is giving a first look at what the lineup is all about. Anchored on the tagline “One Charge, Endless Power,” the C100 Series is built around two things Filipinos consistently look for in a smartphone: a battery that goes the distance and a build that holds up over time. The realme C100 comes equipped with an 8000mAh Titan Battery, while the realme C100i carries a 7000mAh cell. Both are designed to deliver up to 1.5 days of use on a single charge, but what stands out is their long-term battery health – the realme C100 is rated to retain at least 80% capacity after 7 years of daily use, and the C100i after 6 years. The brand attributes this to its highly effici...

realme Philippines has officially launched the realme P4 Series 5G, a new lineup built around long-lasting battery life, reliable performance, and 5G connectivity. Designed for users who need more power throughout the day, the Series combines massive batteries, fast charging, and dependable 5G performance at accessible price points. The lineup includes the realme P4 Lite, realme P4x, and realme P4 Power 5G, with promo prices ranging from PHP4,897 to PHP19,999. Leading the lineup is the realme P4 Power 5G, the country’s first smartphone equipped with a 10001mAh battery. Meanwhile, the realme P4x and realme P4 Lite bring large-capacity batteries to their respective segments, making the series ideal for users who need reliable all-day power for work, communication, and everyday tasks. realme P4 Power 5G: The Ultimate Powerhouse The realme P4 Power 5G features a massive 10001mAh battery with 80W Ultra Charging, 27W wired reverse cha...

Whether you’re looking for a cozy cardigan, a fresh look for a summer getaway, or the perfect piece for a job interview, envisioning how you’d look in it when shopping online can be challenging. But today, Google has now made the clothes shopping process easier. Today, Google is expanding access to its apparel try-on tool, which will start rolling out in the Philippines in the coming weeks. The feature makes the online shopping experience more personal, allowing you to virtually try apparel on yourself just by uploading a photo. Try On is powered by a custom image generation model for fashion, which understands the human body and nuances of clothing — like how different materials fold, stretch, and drape on different bodies. It preserves these subtleties when applied to poses in your photos – so the result lets you see how a piece of clothing would look on you, instead of seeing just a still picture or on a model. Try On lets you shop fr...

Some dads master tea parties and dance recitals. Others turn ordinary afternoons into wrestling matches and basketball games. And then there are the dads who somehow do both! That’s why the internet’s “Girl Dad vs Boy Dad” conversation resonates with so many people; it captures the different ways fathers show love. Some are soft and comforting. Others are playful and energetic. Some quietly support from the sidelines while others light up every room they walk into. Turns out, the best things are layered too. Starting May 31, Red Ribbon introduces the new Tiramisu Cloud Cake: a dreamy coffee, cream, and cocoa indulgence inspired by the many sides of fatherhood. What’s Your Dad’s Energy? The “Hatid-Sundo No Matter What” Dad Always making sure everyone gets home safe, no matter how late. Tiramisu Match: The cream cheese layer—comforting and dependable. The “Game Kahit Pagod” Dad Still ready to play, bond, and make memories ...

How Filipino dads show they care with Mang Inasal grilled favorites Fatherhood is often expressed not through grand declarations, but through quiet, everyday gestures. For many Filipino dads, love looks like picking up the kids from school despite a long workday, bringing home food for the family, fixing things around the house, or simply making time to share a meal. While they may not always say “I love you” out loud, their actions often speak louder than words. This Father’s Day, Mang Inasal celebrates the many ways fathers express their love—from quality time and acts of service to shared experiences that bring families closer together. Quality time and words of affirmation: Conversations served at the table For dad content creator Paul Santiago, some of the most meaningful conversations happen around the dining table. “As a father, I realized that bonding does not always have to be big or elaborate,” he shared. “Sometim...