New PLDT Home Fiber Plans now with 2x more speeds at the same price

New PLDT Home Fiber Plans now with 2x more speeds at the same price

Monday, February 27, 2023

What would you do if you have more speed to power your digital lifestyle? What if you could have the opportunity to experience up to twice the speed you’re getting now? That can be a reality now as PLDT Home rolls out the biggest speed upgrade with the newest Fiber Plans this February.

Faster Fiber Plans Yet

The new PLDT Home Fiber Unli Plans are double the previous speed offers and can now reach up to 600 Mbps for as low as P2699 monthly.

What’s more, all these new Home Fiber plans get faster speeds with the same price as previous plans. Now, that’s a treat especially for the new subscribers. Meanwhile, existing subscribers will need not apply for any plan upgrade to get the same faster speeds as they will automatically get the new Fiber plan speeds starting this month.

Fiber Unli Plan	Previous speed	New speed
Plan 1699	100 Mbps	200 Mbps
Plan 2099	200 Mbps	400 Mbps
Plan 2699	400 Mbps	600 Mbps

What does it mean for PLDT Home Fiber customers?

Families at home with dynamic digital lifestyles will highly benefit from the faster internet speeds of the new PLDT Home Fiber plans:

● For those who like to surf the Internet: Fiber Unli Plan 1699, 2099, and 2699 with the new speeds of 200, 400, and 600 Mbps respectively, allow users to load websites and pages within seconds, making browsing an even more enjoyable experience.

● For those who love to stream their movies and TV series: Fiber Unli Plan 1699 with 200 Mbps makes streaming SD and HD content on a few devices smooth and seamless. Fiber Unli Plan 2099’s 400 Mbps allows smooth streaming of HD and Ultra HD content on more demanding devices like smart TVs and PCs. The full power of Fiber Unli Plan 2699’s 600 Mbps speed makes streaming up to 4K HD and even 8K on the latest smart TVs easier than ever.

● For those who need to work online: The 200 Mbps from Fiber Unli Plan 1699 makes video conferencing easier with none of the dreaded lagging and dropping out, and users can also download all the files they need in minutes or even seconds. Fiber Unli Plan 2099’s 400 Mbps is there for bigger download demands, and for those who need to work with the largest files all the time, Fiber Unli Plan 2699 is the ideal setup.

● For those who demand better gaming support: Fiber Unli Plan 1699’s 200 Mbps will give a lag-free gaming experience on one or two devices such as a PC and/or gaming console. For more devices at home, 400 Mbps from Fiber Unli Plan 2099 will maintain that low latency. For those with the biggest gaming setups at home with multiple devices, Fiber Unli Plan 2699’s 600 Mbps will easily power it all.

● For those into content creation: Fiber Unli Plan 1699 allows for quick and easy content uploading to platforms like Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and more. For streamers on platforms like Twitch, Fiber Unli Plan 2099 and 2699 ensure a consistent livestreaming experience at all times.

Whole-home coverage with Fiber Plus Plans

On top of the improved Fiber Unli Plans, PLDT Home has also upgraded its Fiber Plus Plans, which come with three Mesh WiFi devices to eliminate wi-fi dead spots in larger homes.

Fiber Plus Plan	Previous speed	New speed
Plan 2399	200 Mbps	400 Mbps
Plan 2999	400 Mbps	600 Mbps

Mesh WiFi creates a wider wi-fi coverage within the home, with devices only needing to connect to one network no matter where they are in the area.

The fastest fixed network in the Philippines

The launch of the new PLDT Home Fiber Plans plays a big role in PLDT Home’s status as the fastest broadband in the Philippines. PLDT Home has consistently received this recognition in global internet testing firm Ookla’s regular rankings.

Meanwhile, the Philippines has also steadily climbed up the Speedtest Global Index over the past year, jumping two places higher in the January 2023 edition with a median download speed of 88.13 Mbps. This rise is due in part to PLDT Home’s contributions to the constant improvement of the country’s network infrastructure.

Experience the possibilities of even faster fiber internet with PLDT Home’s upgraded Fiber Plans. Visit this link today to find out more.

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The latest research report unveils key insights to help organizations build scalable AI and become data-first

The latest research report unveils key insights to help organizations build scalable AI and become data-first

Sunday, February 26, 2023

Kyndryl (NYSE:KD), the world’s largest IT infrastructure services provider, recently launched a report, “5 Insights to Help Organizations Build Scalable AI”, in collaboration with technology research and advisory firm Ecosystm. The report, which uses feedback from five hundred C-suite leaders across ASEAN, aims to address data and AI challenges faced by organizations in ASEAN, and provide recommendations for them to build scalable strategies that deliver business impact.

 

Every successful organization today has embraced digital transformation, with data and AI initiatives at the core. However, ASEAN sees some common challenges that have disrupted the effective implementation of data and AI solutions. The study results found that 48% of participants remain challenged with integrating AI solutions with existing systems, 38% with collecting data from multiple internal sources, and 34% with the quality of data. 

  

 

Based on the study results, the joint research report offers several key insights to guide organizations as they look into building scalable AI. These include:

 

1. Data Access a Key Stumbling Block 

The report reveals that the maturity level of Data and AI adoption across ASEAN varies, and only 7% of participants focus on building the right data and AI foundation. True insights can only be derived from a consistent and complete dataset that has no data gaps. Building that dataset requires key conditions such as a focus on clean and trusted data, a data interoperability strategy, and synthetic data generation to bridge data gaps. 

 

2. Organizations Need Data Creativity 

A true data-first organization derives value from their data and AI investments across the entire organization, and organizations in ASEAN recognize that. Over the next two years from 2023 through 2024, 77% of participants will increase the use of AI and Data solutions for customer experience, 75% for human resources and 72% for marketing. The returns on investment will be measured in financial terms internally such as increase in profit margins, cost optimization, reduction of operating costs, and so on – across all lines of business, including IT. This will help identify and prioritize business cases for data.

 

3. Governance Not Built into Organizational Psyche 

According to the report, lack of an internal policy and limited understanding of the risks (36%) are the two biggest challenges of an effective data governance policy in ASEAN. Data governance policies formulated by data-first organizations should include accountability and ownership guidelines, standardized regulations, a dedicated data stewardship team and a regular process for re-evaluation of the policies set up.

 

4. Lack of End-to-End Data Lifecycle Management 

It is critical for organizations to have observability, intelligence, and automation built into the entire data lifecycle. Building a data infrastructure that is ready for current needs but may not be able to support future business requirements as data continues to proliferate, represents a myopic view. An enterprise Data Fabric, on the other hand, futureproofs organizations as it speeds up and simplifies access to data assets across the entire business. The metadata generated by the Data Fabric will include business, technical, and operational data, which can generate insights for the entire business if managed intelligently.

 

5. Democratization of Data and AI Should Be the Goal 

The true value of data and AI solutions will be fully realized when the people who benefit from the solutions are the actual users managing the solutions and running the queries. However, only 10% of organizations in ASEAN have business teams managing or maintaining AI solutions. Building scalable AI will require organizations to empower citizen data scientists through training, and access to user friendly tools that help them gather the right information for the right insights and make data-driven decisions a norm for the business.

 

 

“Executives across the ASEAN region understand that data is the foundation of their innovation and transformation journey. However, building and implementing a holistic data strategy is not easy and we see common challenges around data integration, quality and governance” says Ullrich Loeffler, CEO of Ecosystm. “Trust in the data and subsequent AI models is critical to truly embrace a data driven DNA across the organisation and this trust in the data layer is missing in the majority of organisations today.”

 

“Data and AI initiatives across organizations in the Philippines are surging as they seek to drive growth, transformation and sustainability agendas. IT and business leaders see potential in leveraging Data and AI to unlock real-time insights and deliver the agility that is required to succeed in today’s competitive and volatile market,” said Wilson Go, Managing Director, Kyndryl Philippines. “To truly embark on their transformation journeys, organizations need a strong data management ecosystem as the foundation. Kyndryl’s deep expertise in Data Management and AI can help them achieve this – starting with consulting through to execution and ongoing management of their data landscape.”

 

 

For more information on the study, please visit the website here.

 

 

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realme 10 Pro 5G SOLD OUT in just 3 minutes

realme 10 Pro 5G SOLD OUT in just 3 minutes

realme Philippines, the consecutive two-year champion according to Canalys 2021-2022 reports, celebrates its first big milestone for 2023 with a 3-minute sold-out record on Shopee. During the February 15 maiden selling of the realme 10 Pro 5G, the new model sold 2 units per second on average, with the initial bulk going out of stock right after the sale went live at 12MN.

“We are humbled by the overwhelming support from the realme Squad and our media partners,” says Austine Huang, VP for Marketing. “We sincerely thank the thousands of viewers who tuned in to our realme 10 Pro Series 5G launch yesterday, and we promise to match the same level of enthusiasm with everything we have lined up for 2023.”

The realme 10 Pro 5G will definitely be restocked on Shopee, in time for its end-of-month sale. Fans who missed out during the first day selling can still head over to Lazada until February 17, Friday to catch the early bird offer of only PHP 14,999. This Lazada exclusive is also at PHP 2,000 OFF the original SRP, and comes with an additional one year warranty (for a total of two years), plus a FREE Globe SIM Card with 65GB of free data.   

 

realme 10 Pro Series 5G Launch, from Left to Right: Product Marketing Manager Jimmclaude Gayo;
VP for Marketing Austine Huang; Home Credit Product Marketing Lead Richard Sarinas;
E-Commerce Lead Ryan Ng; and Digital Marketing Manager Poy Siena.

 

During the product launch last February 14, the speakers elaborated on the unique features of the realme 10 Pro 5G, such as the 1mm ultra thin side bezels made possible by RAZR Technology (Removed Adhesive Zero Resin), which allows for more compression when attaching the parts inside the smartphone, giving wider room to work with the display. This made the realme 10 Pro 5G’s Boundless Display practically thinner than the tip of a pencil, or just as thick as 3 pieces of bond paper, and even less than half the width of a 1-Peso coin.

The launch also took a deep dive into the often overlooked aspects of smartphone ownership, like overall User Experience and User Interface. It highlighted the new realme UI 4.0, which optimizes the layout, design, and functionality of the smartphone so it can suit the user better, instead of the other way around. Nifty features such as Auto Pixelate, Smart Always On Display with different presets, and even Advanced Encryption Standard for improved privacy on user’s files were highlighted so that all viewers, even those without a tech background, can better make use of the new additions.

realme’s long standing partnership with Home Credit was also given the spotlight, allowing more Filipinos to get their dream smartphone without a one-time big-time payment. The realme 10 Pro 5G is eligible for either a 6-month or a 9-month installment plan, wherein fans can #DisplayNewVision for as low as only 44 pesos a day.

On top of its cutting-edge 120Hz Boundless Display, the realme 10 Pro 5G also comes with a 108MP ProLight Camera, Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G Processor, 5000mAh Battery backed by a 33W SUPERVOOC Charging, Hi-Res Dual Stereo Speakers, and the new realme UI 4.0 based on Android 13 right off the box. It’s available in three colors: Dark Matter, Nebula Blue, and Hyperspace Gold.

   

“Spot The Real Pros” offline promo

Aside from the generous online offers, customers who purchase a realme 10 Pro 5G or any realme AIoT Device worth PHP 9,000 and up in any of the 30 participating realme Concept Stores can join the “Spot The Real Pros” retail promo, where they can get a chance to win a realme TechLife Handheld Vacuum Cleaner worth PHP 8,990. Check out the table below:

Spot The Real Pros participating realme Concept Stores
Metro Manila	North Luzon	South Luzon	Visayas	Mindanao
-SM North Edsa -SM Fairview -SM Cubao -Market Market -Festival Mall -SM Sucat -SM Taytay -SM East Ortigas -SM Sta Mesa	-SM Cabanatuan -Robinsons Santiago -Baguio Center Mall -Robinsons Malolos -SM San Jose Del Monte	-Robinsons Galleria South -SM Lucena -SM Calamba -SM Dasmarinas -SM Bacoor -SM Molino -Walmart Tanauan -SM Batangas	-Robinsons Tacloban -SM Cebu -SM Seaside -SM Mandurriao	-SM Mindpro Zamboanga -SM Ecoland -SM Lanang Premiere -SM Gensan

  

realme 10 Pro+ 5G to be sold earlier in realme offline stores

Shortly after the local realme 10 Pro Series 5G launch, fans flooded the comments section on realme’s official Facebook page asking for the realme 10 Pro+ 5G, which was offered through pre-order basis.

In a recent post of Austine Huang, realme Philippines’ VP for Marketing, it was announced that the realme 10 Pro+ 5G will be available for purchasing at realme offline stores earlier. The brand is also currently preparing to accommodate the high demand so that the realme Squad can visit any realme offline stores and make their purchase sooner than expected!

Those who are availing the realme 10 Pro+ 5G in 8GB+128GB storage variant earlier will still get a FREE realme Power Bank 2 (10000mAh) worth P899 along with a FREE TechLife Buds Classic worth P499. On the other hand, customers purchasing the realme 10 Pro+ 5G in 8GB+256GB storage variant will be getting a FREE DIZO Star 500 worth P1,299 and a FREE TechLife Buds Classic that is worth P499.

As for the online availability on Shopee and Lazada, make sure to stay tuned and follow realme’s official Facebook page for announcements and latest updates.

 

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HONOR 70 5G now available via Globe Postpaid Plans with Zero Cash Out

HONOR 70 5G now available via Globe Postpaid Plans with Zero Cash Out

Monday, January 23, 2023

HONOR fans are in for a treat as HONOR 70 5G is now available via Globe Postpaid Plans with Zero Cash Out when you avail Globe Plan 1999.

Leading global smart devices provider, HONOR, has announced the availability of the #BestVloggingPhone HONOR 70 5G via Globe Postpaid Plans starting January 16, 2023.

“Our goal at HONOR is to make quality phones accessible to more people. And we’re happy to share with our HONOR fans that you can now get HONOR 70 5G with Zero Cash Out when you avail Globe Postpaid Plan 1999,” said HONOR Philippines Vice President for Marketing, Stephen Cheng.

HONOR 70 5G Specs

Delivering a best-in-class photography experience, the HONOR 70 5G comes with an outstanding Dual Main Camera featuring industry-leading 54MP IMX800 Super Sensing lens bringing users incredible enhancements in smartphone photography. It also has the revolutionary Solo Cut Mode for vlogging, giving a ground-breaking solution that enables users to produce portrait vlogs that spotlight a specific person in a group video using Person Autofocus Tracking Technology.

This #BestVloggingPhone is equipped with a 4800mAh large-capacity battery supported by high performance 66W HONOR SuperCharge power brick. The stunning curved screen of HONOR 70 5G supports 1.07 billion colors, 100% DCI-P3 and HDR 10+, bringing users vivid colors in sharp and crisp detail.

HONOR 70 5G is available in Midnight Black and Crystal Silver with Zero Cash Out when you renew or apply for GPlan 1999 that comes with Unli All-Net Calls & Text, Landline Calls, and 15GB Data.

Hurry and visit any Globe Store near you or check out Globe’s website and HONOR’s social media platforms: Facebook (Facebook.com/HonorPhilippines), Instagram (Instagram.com/honorphilippines/) and TikTok: (Tiktok.com/@honorphilippines) for more updates and information.

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Be ‘Hoppy Go Lucky’ this Year of the Rabbit at Power Mac Center

Be ‘Hoppy Go Lucky’ this Year of the Rabbit at Power Mac Center

Get up to 70% discount on your favorite devices and accessories and win in the exclusive raffle

Celebrate the Chinese New Year with the best Apple experience! Apple Premium Reseller Power Mac Center (PMC) marks the beginning of the Year of the Water Rabbit with its “Hoppy Go Lucky” campaign, offering deals on select devices, accessories, repair, services, training, and an exciting raffle.

“As a continuation of our annual celebration of the Chinese New Year, we are ushering in luck and prosperity this Year of the Rabbit with lucky deals and promos for our loyal customers. We especially aim to support those who are looking to make their 2023 more productive and creative. To amp up the celebration, they can take advantage of special promos with up to 70% off so they welcome the new year with their favorite Apple devices,” said Joey Alvarez, Power Mac Center Director of Product Management and Marketing.

From January 18 to 31, Power Mac Center and The Loop stores nationwide, Mobile Care Service Centers, and official online stores (Web Store, Viber Store, The Loop by Power Mac Center on Lazada and Shopee, and SM Malls Online app) are hopping on board with fun promotions.

Manifest luck this year and bring home a double win! Welcome the Year of the Rabbit with savings of up to 70% discount on select RED products in participating stores. iPhone 13 cases, screen protectors, and camera lens protectors from partner premium brands are at up to 30% off when you purchase them with any iPhone 13 device.

It’s definitely ‘everybunny lucky’ when you treat yourselves or your loved ones with exciting deals on select Apple products. PMC slashes P1,500 off on AirPods (2nd gen), up to P7,500 off on iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus, P5,000 off on iPhone 13 and iPhone 12, and P6,500 off on iPhone 11 all throughout January.

Additionally, iPad (9th gen) is priced at up to P5,500 off the original price, while iPad Air (5th gen) is at up to P5,000 off on select stores from January 18-29.

If you’re looking to take training courses, it truly is your lucky year as they’re at a 20% discount if you enroll until January 31! Now you can learn macOS Fundamentals, Technical Troubleshooting, Apple Device Support, Apple Deployment and Management, iOS/iPadOS Fundamentals and Troubleshooting, Mac and Windows Integration Basics, Pages, Numbers and Keynote, and App Development with Swift. Classes will be facilitated by Apple Certified Trainers from Basecamp — Power Mac Center’s official training arm.

All Mobile Care Service Centers are participating in the fun, too! Get 50% off on diagnostic and software fees on red devices from January 21 to 22.

Power Mac Center has one more special surprise! Three 1 Infinite Access members will win P2,023 1 Infinite Access points, which can be used to pay for purchases (1 point = P1). A single receipt with participating red Apple or non-Apple devices and accessories under the ‘Hoppy Go Lucky’ promo is equivalent to one entry. The raffle runs from January 20 to 31, 2023. Winners will be announced on February 7, 2023 on Power Mac Center’s official Facebook page.

Not a member yet? Sign up at <https://bit.ly/PMC1InfiniteAccessCNY> for free to start earning points and enjoy exclusive perks.

Terms and conditions apply. To read the full mechanics and other details, visit https://bit.ly/HoppyGoLucky2023PMC.

Power Mac Center has long been the go-to store for Apple products and other leading accessory brands among Filipinos for more than 20 years. It has been offering the entire Apple ecosystem, including training, education, and services. Just recently, Power Mac Center obtained the distinction of opening the first Apple Premium Partner store in the Philippines at Power Plant Mall in Makati City.

More information is available at <powermaccenter.com>. Be in the know of the latest updates by following Power Mac Center on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube.

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#ItsAllYouNeed this 2023: Four Reasons the OPPO A17 Helps You Achieve Your New Year Goals

#ItsAllYouNeed this 2023: Four Reasons the OPPO A17 Helps You Achieve Your New Year Goals

Monday, January 16, 2023

A new year is here! It’s time to be optimistic about making your new year’s resolutions and developing habits that lead to a happier, healthier, and more productive life. To help you start the new year on a high note, global smart device brand OPPO offers the well-rounded and budget-friendly OPPO A17 for only Php7,999!

Packed with enduring quality and smooth performance, find out why the OPPO A17 is your partner for 2023.

Start your year with a seamless multitasking experience

Say goodbye to slow, lagging performance as the OPPO A17 showcases a default 4GB of RAM integrated with a RAM Expansion feature that provides an additional 4GB for upgraded multitasking needs. This ensures that nothing will stop you from opening several apps at a time and switching from one app to the next. 

Aside from uninterrupted multitasking, the device also has 64GB internal storage, which is expandable thanks to its 1TB microSD card. This gives you the freedom to store all your documents and files for work and personal photos worth keeping, as the bigger memory can hold up to 26,000 2MB images.

Support your work and entertainment goals with the OPPO A17’s big battery

The battery is one of the most important features of your smartphone, as it needs to keep up with your daily grind. The OPPO A17 has a powerful 5000mAh battery with a 10W charging feature that can power up your phone for the whole day. 

You can now have the juice to do all your tasks at work and achieve your productivity targets, whether it is checking your emails, attending online meetings, responding to messages and chats, or answering calls. Aside from that, the large battery capacity will also allow you to enjoy your rest and recreation by giving you enough power to watch your preferred TV shows or play mobile games after a long day of work.

Capture milestones and achievements throughout the year with a 50 MP main camera

Make every milestone extra special by capturing them with the OPPO A17’s impressive 50MP main camera. You won’t hesitate to flex and post photos on social media whenever you get a promotion or an award, realize your fitness goals, or complete your travel bucket list in 2023. The rear camera is complemented by a 5MP selfie camera, to ensure all your images are clear and crisp.

The cameras also feature Portrait Retouching to provide social-media-worthy photos, Night View Selfie to enable you to capture clear and bright photos in low-light or dark environments, and Portrait Mode to blur your images’ backgrounds.

Experience OPPO’s enduring quality and enjoy premium-looking design 

Other than boasting a reliable performance, the OPPO A17 also looks really good, which levels up the outfits you are trying to pull off throughout the year. Its premium leather-feel design is a fashion statement on its own. Available in Lake Blue and Midnight Black, the OPPO A17 features a skin-like texture and UV soft touch coating with an Ultra-Slim Retro Design, making it easier to grip and pleasing to the eyes. 

You won’t also need to worry about its durability because the device underwent tougher testing to ensure its enduring quality. OPPO A17 surpassed 20,000 USB insertions, 28,000 micro-drops, 150,000 volume button pushes, and 500,000 power button presses while being water, high temperature, and high humidity resistant. 

Now is the perfect time to equip yourself with an all-around device that can help you own 2023 without breaking the bank. You can shop the OPPO A17 for Php 7,999 via your nearest OPPO Brand Stores and partner dealers, or online via OPPO Official Stores on Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop.

To know more about the OPPO A17, visit OPPO Philippines’ official website at  https://www.oppo.com/ph/. You can also check OPPO Philippines’ official social media pages on  Facebook, YouTube, and  TikTok. To get the best care for your OPPO devices, visit your nearest OPPO Care Center or contact us on our  website, via  Facebook.

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UnionBank techs up youth, professionals for the future of work with its Data Science Program

UnionBank techs up youth, professionals for the future of work with its Data Science Program

Thursday, January 12, 2023

Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank), through its Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Center of Excellence (AI & Innovation CoE), co-created a Data Science Development Program with the goal of educating students and young professionals on data science, in line with the Bank's "Tech-up Pilipinas" advocacy that promotes improved literacy among Filipinos when it comes to technology.

The XCELLERATOR Data Science Development Program is a six-week course, free of charge to all who would participate, designed with the goal of introducing and empowering learners on data science foundations and principles. The program involves a series of hands-on learnings, live remote mentoring through intervention sessions, and a final requirement of a capstone project that participants will need to submit, present and defend. Exemplary participants may qualify for an internship opportunity at the AI & Innovation CoE.

"The field of Data Science and AI is brimming with opportunities with its diverse applications across functional areas and industries," notes Dr. Adrienne Heinrich, UnionBank’s AI and Innovation CoE Head. “The XCELLERATOR Data Science Development Program is designed to instill a data-driven mindset among the participants and build their Data Science and AI capabilities that can be applied to address real-world problems and unlock new opportunities."

The program has four modules that offer a holistic view of data science. Foundational Topics include refreshers on statistics, algebra, calculus, and guides on frequently used programming languages in data science. Meanwhile, Data Analytics and Preparation provides an overview of a typical data science project, specifically detailing business problem formulation, data processing, data extraction, database management, exploratory data analysis, and web scraping, among others.

Machine Learning Techniques details the aspect of machine learning in data science projects and how predictive analytics can greatly benefit organizations, and includes technical knowledge on machine learning techniques such as supervised and unsupervised machine learning. Finally, Data Science Applications highlights the importance of data science portfolios and projects, data storytelling and visualizations, AI ethics, and the potential business impact of having analytics projects in an organization.

The program was launched in February and was completed in two batches. The first batch, which lasted until March, was composed of UnionBankers, employees from other units of the Aboitiz Group, and students from Ateneo de Manila University, De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, and University of the Philippines. The second batch, which was done from May to June, involved students from the Asia Pacific College (APC).

The program was a huge success, having a satisfaction rating larger than 4.5 (out of 5) among the participants, with a total of 261 participants completing the program. A third batch was launched this November 2022, with more program runs to be offered in 2023.

Additionally, successful graduates of the program have the option to join UnionBank as interns, which can help them advance their career and their learning experience, and even potentially be able to work with the Bank in the future. 

"As a trailblazer in data science in the Philippines, we at UnionBank have the collective goal of upskilling and ‘tech-ing’ up professionals and aspiring data scientists in the country," said Michelle Rubio, UnionBank’s Chief Human Resource Officer. "We highly encourage students, young professionals, and even those with limited access to education in the upcoming field of data science, to join future batches of XCELLERATOR’s Data Science Development Program under AI & Innovation CoE’s mentorship."

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HONOR X9a 5G with ultra tough Premium OLED Curved Screen to arrive on January 19

HONOR X9a 5G with ultra tough Premium OLED Curved Screen to arrive on January 19

Monday, January 9, 2023

HONOR Philippines has officially revealed the launch of HONOR X9a 5G, its first phone in 2023 that will change the concept of premium. Sporting a premium curved OLED screen, the HONOR X9a 5G will be the first in its price point.

Leading global smart devices provider, HONOR, dropped the official teaser of its first launch of the year. HONOR X9a 5G is the latest addition to the HONOR X Series delivering best-in-class visuals and performance with a Premium OLED Curved Screen, high-capacity durable battery, and the Qualcomm® Snapdragon® 695 5G Mobile Platform, all engineered to fit in a pocket-sized body.

“We are very excited to introduce HONOR X9a 5G in the market. It’s something that HONOR fans should definitely look forward to as it will really change the definition of premium,” said HONOR Philippines Vice President for Marketing, Stephen Cheng. “HONOR is very confident to bring you a highly durable phone with an OLED curved screen and long-lasting battery life without breaking the bank.”

Packing a long-lasting battery into a compact body, the HONOR X9a 5G is the thinnest and lightest smartphone to allow up to 2-day use for a truly uninterrupted user experience, and with just 30 minutes of charging, the HONOR X9a 5G can deliver up to 12.5 hours of video streaming, sparing users from having to worry about their battery.

HONOR X9a 5G will sport a 64MP Super Triple Camera, inheriting the same iconic circular camera layout as HONOR’s flagship Magic Series line-up that features a symmetrical Matrix Star Ring camera design at the back, making premium smartphone design more accessible.

Supporting its sleek curved design, HONOR X9a 5G is capable of displaying more colors with 10-bit or 1.07 billion colors achieving realistic photos and videos, and compared to other smartphones in the same price range.

HONOR X9a 5G will be officially launched on January 19, 2023 and will come in stunning Emerald Green and Titanium Silver colors. Catch our launch live on HONOR Philippines’ Facebook Page (https://bit.ly/HONORX9a5GLaunchEvent) at 7PM and get a chance to win your very own HONOR X9a 5G!

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HONOR Philippines is ready to dominate 2023

HONOR Philippines is ready to dominate 2023

Thursday, January 5, 2023

2022 has been the biggest breakthrough for HONOR Philippines – from relaunching the brand to unveiling its first set of devices in the market. Since the comeback in September, HONOR has introduced a tablet. 2 smartwatches, and 6 mobile phones.

Dubbed as a magical comeback, HONOR officially set foot in the Philippine market again in August 2022 and has been unstoppable since then, launching a tablet, two smartwatches, and six mobile phones in just a span of four months.

To excite HONOR fans, the leading global smart devices provider teased that 2023 will be a very busy year for them – more launches, events, and exciting treats for consumers.

“2022 is just the beginning for HONOR Philippines and we are taking the brand to even greater heights come 2023. We have a very solid lineup for the whole year and you definitely don’t want to miss what we will be bringing from the HONOR ecosystem.” said HONOR Philippines Vice President for Marketing, Stephen Cheng. “The expansion of our markets and channel partners is in the works already, and we will stay committed to focusing on creating innovations for everyone. For us, there’s really no way to go but up.”

Since the relaunch, HONOR has opened and established more than 600 stores composed of kiosks and multi-brand stores. In fact, HONOR is now present at 17 dealers: Abenson, Cellboy, EC Panda, MemoXpress, Octagon, Present, Rules, Silicon Valley, Globe, Lazada, Shopee, and Kimstore.

HONOR indicated an increase of 366% in its manpower since its launch to augment the workforce for the company. Now, in three months’ time, HONOR currently has at least 1,000 employees including promoters to cater to newly opened stores in the country.

HONOR recently hinted the launch of its highly-anticipated foldable flagship HONOR Magic Vs, and while fans patiently wait for it, here’s a rundown of what HONOR has launched so far.

HONOR 70 5G

HONOR 70 5G carries the industry’s first 54MP IMX800 Super Sensing Main Camera, bringing users incredible enhancements in smartphone photography. It also takes pride in the revolutionary Solo Cut Mode, an innovation enabling users to simultaneously produce a group video and a portrait vlog that spotlights a specific person.

#BestVloggingPhone HONOR 70 5G is equipped with a 4800mAh large-capacity battery supported by high performance 66W HONOR SuperCharge power brick. The screen of HONOR 70 5G supports 1.07 billion colors, 100% DCI-P3 and HDR 10+, bringing users vivid colors in sharp and crisp detail. Available in Midnight Black, Titanium Silver, and Emerald Green, you can get the HONOR 70 5G for PHP 26,990.

HONOR X Series

HONOR X6, X7, X8, and X9 boast SuperCharge feature for all-day connectivity and productivity. The series also offers big screens providing better display, most especially the HONOR X9 which has 90hz refresh rate and 94% screen-to-body ratio. The X series brings promising camera features for mobile photography and videography. HONOR X6 and X7 have a 50 and 48MP main camera respectively while both HONOR X8 and HONOR X9 have 64MP. All are packed with wide and macro lenses and bokeh effect.

Available in Midnight Black and Titanium Silver, the HONOR X6 is priced at Php 7,490 while HONOR X7 and X8 is at Php 9,990 and Php 12,990 respectively. The HONOR X9 debuted at Php 14,990 in Midnight Black and Ocean Blue colors.

HONOR Magic4 Pro

The Power of Magic. HONOR Magic4 Pro introduces one of the most powerful and versatile camera systems on an HONOR smartphone to date: 50MP Wide Camera with customized 7P Lens, 50MP Ultra-Wide Camera, 64MP Periscope Telephoto Camera, a Flicker Sensor, and an additional brand-new custom-made image processor.

Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 5G Mobile Platform, the HONOR Magic4 Pro delivers blazing fast performance and incredible battery efficiency across all typical usage scenarios. The 6.81-inch next-generation LTPO Display delivers fluid, vibrant visuals with support for adaptive refresh rate to help users conserve battery.

Available in Black and Cyan, the HONOR Magic4 Pro is priced at Php 52,990.

HONOR Pad 8

As the first HONOR tablet in the Philippines, the HONOR Pad 8 delivers an exceptional entertainment experience with all-round smart features and a sleek and premium design. Boasting an impressive 12-inch 2K HONOR FullView Display. The HONOR Pad 8 pushes industry benchmarks to deliver an immersive visual and audio experience.

The tablet packs an extra-large 7250 mAh battery for all-day connectivity that supports up to 14 hours of offline local video playback, or 10 hours of learning online. HONOR Pad 8 is available in Dawnlight Blue for PHP 17,990 with a FREE Smart Keyboard worth PHP 5,990.

HONOR Band 6 and HONOR Watch GS3

HONOR also has two affordable yet high-profile smartband and smartwatch: the HONOR Band 6 and HONOR GS3.

HONOR Band 6 has long-lasting capabilities lasting 2 weeks compared to other available smartwatches in the market. The top-of-the-line smartwatch HONOR GS3 has higher consumer expectations with its music playback, alarm clock, flashlight

You can buy HONOR products and catch amazing deals at any HONOR kiosks and partner stores nationwide or online at Shopee (https://bit.ly/HONORPHShopee), Lazada (https://bit.ly/HONORPHLaz) and TikTok Shop (https://bit.ly/HONORTikTokShop).

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