A Premium Display Debuts at Top of DXOMARK Rankings

Featuring a 6.81-inch LTPO Display with a unique Quad-Curved Floating Screen, the HONOR Magic5 Pro guarantees an immersive viewing experience whether users are browsing, gaming or reading. Equipped with a Novel Display Luminance Enhancement Technology, the HONOR Magic5 Series delivers peak HDR brightness of 1800 nits, ensuring clear visuals even under bright sunlight. With the Dual-Luminance Calibration for typical 120nits indoor brightness and 800nits outdoor brightness, the HONOR Magic5 Pro provides the industry-leading display color accuracy.

The HONOR Magic5 Pro also features a Discrete Display Chipset to improve the visual quality of moving images. While offering an always-on high dynamic range (HDR) effect to enhance video clarity, the chipset delivers a higher frame rate with lower power consumption for a smoother, longer gaming experience. Certified with HDR10+ and IMAX Enhanced, the HONOR Magic5 Pro enables users to enjoy videos and movies with optimized picture quality.

Relieving users’ eye strain, the HONOR Magic5 Pro boasts low blue light emission, as certified by TÜV Rheinland, and Dynamic Dimming that simulates natural light to alleviate eye fatigue. Other innovative eye comfort features include Circadian Night Display for improved sleep quality and an industry-first LTPO display with 2160Hz Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) Dimming technology to minimize screen flickering, perfect for those who spend long hours in front of their smartphone.

The HONOR Magic5 Pro turned in an excellent overall display performance, reaching the 1st place of DXOMARK smartphone display ranking with a top score of 151.

An Unrivaled Camera System Crowned 1st Place in DXOMARK for Q1 2023

The HONOR Magic5 Pro has also taken the first place in DXOMARK global camera ranking with a score of 152, making it the highest camera scoring smartphone tested for the first quarter of 2023. The HONOR Magic5 Pro features a powerful Triple Main Camera combination comprising a 50MP Wide Camera, a 50MP Ultra Wide Camera, and a 50MP Telephoto Camera. With an increased sensor size for superior light sensing performance, the camera system produces photos in refined detail every time, no matter the lighting conditions. Ultra Fusion Computational Optics, a computational optical algorithm complementing the camera system, drastically improves image clarity at 3.5x-100x zoom, setting the device apart from other smartphones on the market.

Equipped with the all-new HONOR Image Engine, the HONOR Magic5 Pro debuts an all-new Millisecond Falcon Capture algorithm, enabling users to capture complex scenes with remarkable ease and clarity. Users can also shoot low-light scenes clearly with high speed thanks to Super Night Capture capabilities. In addition, the HONOR Magic5 Pro boasts AI Motion Sensing Capture, which is capable of automatically detecting the highest point of a jump and capturing the frame in ultra-high definition. To put the technology to the test, HONOR has partnered with Guinness World Records, using the HONOR Magic5 Pro automatically to capture the amazing moment of an official world record attempt for the World’s Highest Between-the-legs Slam Dunk.

Enabling budding creators to produce cinematic-level footage, the HONOR Magic5 Pro features IMAX Enhanced Movie Master, empowering users to shoot and edit stunning videos, all on their smartphone.

Enhanced Privacy and Security for All-round Protection

The HONOR Magic5 Pro features a Dual-TEE Security System co-developed with Qualcomm®, offering hardware-level protection for users’ data. Equipped with a Discrete Security Chipset, the HONOR Magic5 Pro provides maximum security for passwords and biometrics like face IDs and fingerprints.

Bringing compelling upgrades to AI Privacy Call 2.0 , HONOR’s groundbreaking solution to sound-leaking, the HONOR Magic5 Pro introduces an industry-first Sound Energy Spatial Control Technology, which generates opposite sound waves to prevent sound leakage for private phone calls. While delivering a 100% improvement in call volume for a clearer communication experience, AI Privacy Call 2.0 ensures that even if the user is in a crowded but quiet environment like an elevator, people nearby cannot clearly catch the caller’s voice.



Flagship Performance Enabled by Cutting-edge Technology

Powered by the latest Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform from Qualcomm®, the HONOR Magic5 Pro delivers an unrivaled flagship performance, enabling enhanced productivity and entertainment at all times. With the industry's first Wi-Fi and Bluetooth standalone antenna architecture, the HONOR Magic5 Pro improves Wi-Fi performance by 200% and reduces Wi-Fi latency by 30% compared to the traditional antenna design in the industry, bringing users ultimate flexibility and mobility for work and play. Supporting 66W Wired and 50W Wireless HONOR SuperCharge, the HONOR Magic5 Pro packs with a super large 5100mAh battery to deliver a full day of uninterrupted usage.

Running the latest MagicOS 7.1 based on Android 13, the HONOR Magic5 Pro offers a range of smart features, such as MagicRing for multi-device collaboration and Magic Text for intelligent text recognition, helping users to further boost their productivity.

Color, Pricing, and Availability

Designed for adventurous spirits, the HONOR Magic5 Pro is available in Midnight Black and Meadow Green, both inspired by the wonders of nature. From June 8 to 15, the HONOR Magic5 Pro will be available for pre-order for Php 59,990 with FREE HONOR Band 6 smartwatch and HONOR X3 Lite Earbuds both worth Php 6,000 at select HONOR and partner dealer stores or online via Lazada (https://s.lazada.com.ph/s.hsr3z), Shopee (https://shope.ee/1LApXmPIen), and Tiktok Shop (https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSLN2DNm1/).

Great news! You can also get HONOR Magic5 Pro via Globe Postpaid Plan 2499 with one-time cashout of Php 17,900.

You can also avail via Home Credit for as low as Php 1,718 per month without insurance, Php 2,085 with insurance, and on a 0% interest installment payment.

For more updates and announcements, you may visit HONOR’s website www.hihonor.com or social media platforms: Facebook (Facebook.com/HonorPhilippines), Instagram (Instagram.com/honorph/) and TikTok: (Tiktok.com/@honorphilippines). To check out HONOR’s complete list of retail stores, go to https://www.hihonor.com/ph/retailers/.

If Singapore reclaims lands for more affordable housing and increased integrated city developments and Melbourne builds accessible green spaces to promote social interaction, what plans would best fit Metro Manila’s sustainable and livable future while maintaining its identity? Here are five urban development aspirations Filipinos hope for the country’s main political and economic hub.

1. Accessibility across all social classes
While Metro Manila is the Philippines’ major economic driver – accounting for 32% of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) – it’s often challenged in sustaining accessible living conditions for residents across all social classes. UK-based The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) ranked Metro Manila 105th out of 139 cities in the Global Liveability Index 2022. The increasing population density in Metro Manila has resulted in some inconveniences in daily conditions like vehicular traffic situations, least green open spaces, high carbon footprint, inaccessibility to affordable housing, and unequal income opportunities.

Urban planners and developers suggest mixed-use planning in the metropolis and coastal developments because they are crucial to achieving the 15-minute concept. Here, residents across all walks of life are encouraged to live a healthy, affordable, and sustainable lifestyle because residential, commercial, and office spaces are integrated within a single development.

2. Open green spaces for a healthy and sustainable living environment

Studies shows that Metro Manila has only 5 square meters of green space available per person, this number is well below the 9 square meters set by the World Health Organization.COVID-19 had the entire world reassess their health conditions, lifestyle practices, and environmental situations. The impact was even more drastic in Metro Manila due to population density, crowded space, and insufficient parks and open areas.

Aside from improving air quality and enhancing biodiversity, green spaces also moderate temperatures during the warm season.

3. Enhancing Human health and wellbeing
Cities with sufficient healthcare facilities, access to health coverage, and infrastructures that enhance well-being and promote a healthy lifestyle, produce prosperous societies.

The way cities are planned, designed, and executed has a crucial impact on how people live as it presents opportunities and effects on their lifestyles and overall well-being. While there is evident progress in Metro Manila’s health sector, rapid urbanization continues to pose risks in communities due to challenges in overcrowded neighborhoods, vehicular emissions, heavy traffic, pollution, and flood-prone areas.

4. Resilient community
Resilience is the capacity of individuals, communities, and systems to adapt, survive, and grow in the face of stress and shocks, and even transform when conditions require it. Relevant dimensions under the City Resilience Index (https://www.cityresilienceindex.org) by the Rockefeller Foundation & Arup, other dimensions include Health & Well Being, Economy & Society, Infrastructure & Environment as well as Leadership & Strategy

As Philippines and Manila grows, we face a dual challenge of adapting to climate change and the need to alter development strategies that are increasingly contributing to global warming. Philippines is among the top 10 countries in the world most affected by climate change in the past 20 years, according to the Global Climate Risk Index As an archipelago, impacts resulting from climate change are immense. In addition, metro Manila’s safety and resilience are endangered by various natural disasters.

Natural disasters persist every season due to our geographical location.

Well-planned and executed urban designs have the power to build safe and resilient communities in Metro Manila. Infrastructures like proper bike lanes and walkable streets ensure residents’ safety, accessibility, and comfort, whereas science and technology-based solutions that can build flexible structures, multi-use systems, and technologies can help residents adapt and prepare for changing conditions.

5. Global and competitive city

Metro Manila is one of Asia’s premier regions. As the country’s engine growth driver, it has growing investments in infrastructures and multitudes of business investments and developments.

The metropolis’ rising potential can further step up by following global models like Singapore, Melbourne, and Hong Kong which created several integrated cities and coastal developments that ushered in a vibrant economy and paved for a better urban lifestyle. These visions create an avenue to further increase opportunities for jobs, better education, better lifestyle, and bustling economic activities.

These can contribute to the Philippines’ national and local economies by driving tourism and infrastructure development while also creating equitable and inclusive communities. These, in turn, create a wider room of opportunities and, therefore, attracts more talent.

Building inclusive and sustainable growth centers
When all stakeholders are listened to and addressed, communities will be energized when introduced to well-designed, master-planned and implemented developments. This will result to a lasting impact on Metro Manila’s future and its residents because it fosters more inclusive growth and makes the urban landscape an extension of their home.

When a city embraces its history, celebrates its milestones, innovates and adopts for the future, and most importantly, nurtures its residents and responds to their aspirations – it is a city working toward competitiveness and unlocking future potential.

How about you? What would you aspire your city to be?

Collaboration for innovation and sustainability

In an interview, UPLB Chancellor Dr. Jose Camacho, Jr. shared his optimism about the partnership, citing the impact of education, especially sustainability-related fields of studies, in social and economic mobility.

“The scholarship will enable more students to pursue their studies in areas related to sustainability such as environmental science, renewable energy, and sustainable agriculture. By investing in education in these areas, we are preparing a new generation of leaders who will have the knowledge and skills to address the complex environmental and social challenges facing our world today,” Dr. Camacho said.

“It will encourage research and development in areas related to sustainability. By providing support for students to pursue advanced studies, we are creating a pipeline of future researchers and innovators who can develop solutions to pressing environmental and social problems,” he added.

Aside from enabling students to pursue their education without financial burden, the UPLB chancellor believes that the scholarship can produce competent leaders capable of solving complex environmental and social challenges, and create a pipeline of innovative researchers.

He further stressed how fostering collaborations and innovation in sustainability between the academic community and the private sector can lead to new environmentally and socially responsible products, technologies, and services that contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals.

Ripples of social good

SM Prime AVP and Head of Marketing, PR, and Communications Rida Reyes Castillo shared that the partnership between SM Prime and UPLB is a testament to the shared commitment of both institutions towards promoting sustainability and creating a better future for the next generation.

By supporting the education of would-be scholars, SM Prime hopes to create ripples of social good within families and communities, ultimately contributing to the development of a more sustainable and equitable society.

“Improving the well-being of its partner communities and investing in people’s growth have long been among SM Prime’s sustainability pillars woven at the core of its business strategies and operations. As such, SM Prime deems it important to create programs that would provide access to quality education for all, and in the long term, create a pool of proactive human resources who can responsibly carry out and balance the economic, social and environmental aspects of a society’s sustainable development aspirations,” Castillo said.

“SM Prime believes UPLB would be the best partner to support its sustainability initiatives in promoting a conducive learning environment while honing new Iskolars ng Bayan leaders committed to knowledge creation and public service,” she also said.

The SM Prime Sustainability Scholarship is open to students from Pasay City, under UPLB's BSHE and BSF programs with an annual gross family income of not more than PhP150,000.00

For more information, interested applicants may contact the UPLB OSG +63 49 536 3209 or email at osg.uplb@up.edu.ph.

Find N2 Flip users can take advantage of unlimited Refresh Service and are also eligible for FREE send-in repair service, which means those who have technical concerns with their new smartphones can have their devices repaired for no additional charge.

OPPO Find N2 Flip users don’t even have to head to the mall to retrieve their units once repaired. OPPO offers door-to-door service for customers’ convenience.

Seeing the Bigger Picture

OPPO Find N2 Flip lets people see the bigger picture. It is designed with a generous 3.26”cover screen display, the largest of its kind, giving people more room to explore various functions without unfolding the phone. The vertical layout offers intuitive and seamless viewing, while the screen is customizable with plenty of time-saving shortcuts. With its proven quality and TUV Rheinland Certification, the OPPO Find N2 Flip offers no compromises with better quality and performance.

Superior Power

To help you stay connected all day long, the OPPO Find N2 Flip is equipped with 4300mAh large battery and 44W SUPERVOOC, giving it the largest battery with fastest charging on a flip phone. This smartphone can be used for 20 hours of video streaming, 16 hours of social media, or 6 hours of video calls, perfect for people who want to live life to the fullest. Preserve your battery life with OPPO’s unique features like Super Power Saving Mode, Super Nighttime Standby, and Multi-cooling System.

 Packed with innovative features and a foldable design, this smartphone lets users reimagine photography possibilities, all in a gorgeous and flawless design that you can pop into your pocket. The OPPO Find N2 Flip smartphone comes in two beautiful colors: Moonlit Purple and Astral Black.

Buy Your OPPO Find N2 Flip Now! 

OPPO Find N2 Flip is now available at select OPPO concept stores nationwide for Php 49,999.

With the Globe Plan 1499, you can own the Find N2 Flip with a cash out of Php 28,800 and for Plan 999 with a cash out of Php 33,600. For Smart Plan 1499, there will also be cash out available plus freebies including the OPPO Enco Air3 and OPPO Band 2. For Home Credit, enjoy 0% interest and installment options for 9,12,15,18, and 24 months, with the lowest monthly payment at Php 1,504. Lastly, for all credit cards, customers can avail of the OPPO Find N2 Flip at 6 or 12 months installment at 0% interest.

To know more about OPPO’s latest Find smartphone, visit the OPPO Philippines’ official website at www.oppo.com.ph/ or its official Facebook page at OPPO Philippines.

According to Donna May San Luis, Marketing Services Manager of Robinsons Appliances, the event is an annual celebration to show gratitude to their loyal customers who have supported them throughout the year. Since its launch in 2017, the "Race to a Minute" has been a highly anticipated event where chosen participants from the four major regions in the Philippines complete tasks for 60 seconds, vying for amazing prizes and thrilling memories.

“For almost a month, we’ve been traveling around the Philippines to bring excitement and fun to Robinsons Appliances' loyal customers. We’re very excited that we’re are finally at the last leg of Race to a Minute, and we’re very delighted to have it here in the beautiful Robinsons Galleria South in San Pedro City, Laguna. This annual Robinsons Appliances event marks our gratitude to our customers who’ve been supporting us throughout the past year,” mentioned by Donna May San Luis.

This year's event is co-presented by Kolin, Sharp, Lex Service, Inc., TCL, GCash, Samsung, and Daikin and it will give away a total of PHP2 million worth of appliances and gadgets. Aside from the prizes, all participants from all legs of the "Race to a Minute" have also received PHP2,000 worth of GoRewards Points.

The "Race to a Minute" is composed of six pitstops wherein players must finish assigned tasks within 60 seconds. Each pitstop will test each member's physical and mental capabilities, with the earliest time they reach the next pitstop giving them a higher chance of receiving the highest-valued prize. Imagine the excitement not knowing if you can complete the task or not and what's interesting is what prizes you'll going to win. Anyway it was really fun being part of this event. Though not a player but there's still the thrill. We just hope that there will be a similar challenge for bloggers. Anyway we'll be watching out for it.

So, who wins in this last leg of the Race To A Minute? Well, there were four teams and top winner is the Yellow Team or the Yellow Rockets, Red Team or Red Cheers on the 2nd place, followed by the third place which is the Blue Team or the Blue Knights, and lastly the Green Team or the Green Brigades. First or last, still they get to win prizes which is not but for exerting great effort in running and solving problems. So, for the Yellow Rockets congrats!!!!

You can watch the action on my Youtube Channel Kwento Ni Toto, to see that excitement!



Joining the event as hosts are MYX VJ Turs Daza and celebrity-mom Elisse Joson. For more news and updates, follow the Robinsons Appliances official pages on Facebook and Instagram or visit www.robinsonsappliances.com.ph.

The HONOR X8a features top-notch camera and display technology. The smartphone's 100MP Main Rear Camera, supported by a 5MP Wide & Depth Camera and a Macro Camera, allows users to capture high-definition images with vivid details and clarity. The device also has a 16MP Front Camera for selfies.

The HONOR Display Color Calibration technology, combined with the 6.7-inch FullView Display, offers a better viewing experience on a large screen with a screen-to-body ratio of 93.6%. The device is certified by TÜV Rheinland and equipped with low blue light technology, making it ideal for people who spend long hours in front of their screens. It also has a 4500 mAh battery, which can deliver up to 13 hours of music streaming or 16 hours of uninterrupted social media browsing on a single charge.

The HONOR X8a comes in three majestic colors: Cyan Lake, Titanium Silver, and Midnight Black. Buyers can purchase the smartphone via HONOR kiosks, or partner online stores, Lazada, Shopee, and Tiktok Shop. HONOR fans can also avail the HONOR X8a through Home Credit for as low as Php 1,332 per month with 0% interest installment payment.

For more information and announcements, visit HONOR's website www.hihonor.com and social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, and Tiktok.

Mr. Kurt Cheng, Brand Marketing Executive, and Sleep Expert of Uratex Philippines, highlighted the importance of having the right sleeping aids, such as mattresses and pillows, to aid in getting a good night's sleep.

In celebration of World Sleep Day, Uratex is offering up to a 10% discount on selected sleeping products from March 15-31, 2023. This promotion is applicable and exclusive to Uratex Showrooms, Authorized Dealers Nationwide, and the official online store.

Mr. Christian Cheng, Brand Marketing Executive of Uratex Philippines, emphasized the brand's commitment to ensuring that every Filipino gets the best sleep through their products, continuing to champion the value and impact of sleep in our daily lives.

Uratex's range of mattresses and other quality sleep products has consistently been recognized as a Trusted Brand for Mattress category at the Reader's Digest Awards, including the 2022 edition.

To learn more about Uratex and its products, as well as upcoming promos, visit www.uratex.com.ph or their official Shopee page at shopee.ph/uratexph. You can also follow /UratexPhilippines on Facebook and @uratex_ph on Instagram for updates and upcoming promos.

For over 55 years, Uratex has been committed to providing comfort through its products and services, enriching lives and creating meaningful moments.

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Here are the five (5) interesting reasons why Lee Min Ho is A Certified ‘Good Guy’ for SMDC.

A philanthropist who set up a donation platform to champion the causes closest to his heart

In 2014, Lee Min Ho founded PROMIZ, a donation platform centered on his core advocacies – children, animals, and the environment. Purchasing products through this platform allows individuals to donate to various charitable causes and organizations, such as disaster relief efforts, children's welfare, and environmental conservation.

Through PROMIZ, the actor aims to encourage people in making a positive impact on the world, inspire others to take action, and make a difference in their communities. PROMIZ has received widespread recognition for its impact.

Family is at the center of his life 

In addition to Licauco and Perez, BlueWater Day Spa also introduced several other beauty queens as their endorsers. The new additions to the roster include Miss World Philippines 2022 Gwendolyne Fourniol, Miss Supranational 2022 Alison Black, Miss Eco Philippines 2022 Ashley Subijano Montenegro, Reina Hispanoamericana Filipinas 2022 Ingrid Santamaria, and Miss Eco Teen International 2022 1st runner-up Beatriz Mcleland. These endorsers shared their gratitude for BlueWater Day Spa for being their haven and hideaway, a place where they can relax and recharge.

Apart from the new endorsers, BlueWater Day Spa has a long list of celebrity endorsers that includes Binibining Pilipinas 2019 Miss Universe Gazini Ganados, Michelle Dee, Harry Morris, Fabio Ide, and Christian Bautista.

Since 2005, BlueWater Day Spa has been helping Filipinos maintain their balanced state of well-being through its extensive range of treatments. From rejuvenating massages to facials and sculpting treatments that help maintain a toned physique, BlueWater Day Spa offers unique and niche massage services such as the Four Hand Massage, Therapeutic Colonic Massage, and Pregnancy Massage.

BlueWater Day Spa currently has three branches located around the metro in Banawe, Quezon City, Eton Square - Ortigas in Greenhills, San Juan, and Estancia Mall in Pasig City. Soon, it will open at The Infinity Tower, BGC. Follow @bluewaterdayspaofficial on Instagram to know more about the BlueWater Day Spa.

"We are proud to contribute to the Thai economy, creating jobs for the Thai people and opening opportunities for Thailand's small businesses," said Tanant Suwanraks, URC's Vice President and General Manager for Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia.

URC Thailand has been operating since 1992 and has stayed true to its core value of "delighting everyone with good food choices." The company produces some of Thailand's top snack brands, including Jack 'n Jill mega-brand Roller Coaster, Dewberry, Fun-O, Tivoli, Cream-O, Lausanne, Dynamite, and Lush.

URC Thailand has a long history of winning awards for its quality products, work environment, and push towards sustainability and clean energy.

So there you have it folks, another reason to love URC Thailand and its commitment to providing delicious and quality food, while also being environmentally conscious. Cheers to them!

The new OPPO Reno8 5G 12+256GB comes in a fresh coat of color in Sunkissed Beige with a beautiful glossy finish that remains resistant to fingerprints and dust. With an updated look, the ultra slim smartphone now also comes with an upgraded 12GB RAM and 256GB ROM - a significant increase from the OPPO Reno8 5G Series’ first release in September 2022, which offers 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM. Now, you can also enjoy capturing ultra clear portraits and keeping more memories throughout the year without having to worry about a “full storage” notification popping up. This larger RAM and ROM enhances and smoothens the overall performance of the new smartphone, lessening lags and increasing its fluency to boost productivity and entertainment.

Rounding up the new features that make the new OPPO Reno8 5G 12+256GB a worthy investment, is the ColorOS13 based on Android 13. This updated operating system provides a more seamless smartphone experience, with improved multi-device connectivity features like Multi-Screen Connect and Nearby Share, as well as heightened data privacy and protection features like Auto Pixelate and Private Safe. 

Living up to its name as The Portrait Expert, the OPPO Reno8 5G 12+256GB still carries the same powerful Dual Sony Flagship Sensors that made the OPPO Reno8 5G series a reliable partner in capturing ultra clear portraits in any light. This latest model delivers a 50MP main camera and 32MP front camera that level up your visuals with more color, contrast, and details captured in every shot from Ultra Night Video, Ultra HDR Video, Hyperlapse, and even AI Slow Motion.

Apart from its high-powered camera, the new OPPO Reno8 5G 12+256GB still packs 80W SUPERVOOC fast charging capabilities, similar to the rest of the OPPO Reno8 5G Series, which allows you to get 50% battery with just 11 minutes of charging. The new variant is also powered by the same Mediatek Dimensity 1300 chip that enables all games, apps, and streaming services to run smoothly all day long boosted with 5G speed.

For Php 29,999, you can start your year right with the new OPPO Reno8 5G 12+256GB in a new stunning Sunkissed Beige color and now with larger storage. Grab yours now via all OPPO Brand Stores, partner dealers, and OPPO Official Stores on Shopee and Lazada.

For more information on the new OPPO Reno8 5G 12+256GB, visit https://www.oppo.com/ph/ or check out 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.