HONOR and Google Gemini Bring Next-Generation AI to More Filipinos with the New HONOR 600 Series

The HONOR 600 Series combines Google's most advanced AI experiences with flagship imaging, powerful performance, and all-day battery life—redefining the accessible flagship smartphone

Global AI device ecosystem company HONOR officially introduced the HONOR 600 Series, marking another milestone in its commitment to making premium AI experiences more accessible to consumers. Through its deeper collaboration with Google Gemini, the HONOR 600 Series delivers an intelligent, intuitive, and highly personalized smartphone experience—bringing powerful AI capabilities, flagship photography, and industry-leading performance together in one device.

Designed for today's creators, professionals, and digital-first users, the HONOR 600 and HONOR 600 Pro seamlessly integrate Google's latest AI innovations with HONOR's own AI technologies, creating an ecosystem where creativity, productivity, and everyday convenience work together effortlessly.

Lazada Philippines expands its lifestyle rewards ecosystem with Viber Plus benefit for Gold and Platinum members

New partnership builds on Lazada Membership's growing portfolio of everyday rewards, with members enjoying premium offers across travel, entertainment, fitness, and communications

Lazada Philippines is expanding its Membership Program through a new partnership with Rakuten Viber, giving eligible Gold and Platinum members complimentary access to Viber Plus. The latest addition strengthens Lazada's growing ecosystem of lifestyle rewards, alongside existing partnerships with Grab, ClassPass, Trip.com, and Youku VIP.

Eligible Gold members can enjoy a three-month complimentary Viber Plus trial, while Platinum members receive six months of free access. Available to new Viber Plus users, the subscription includes ad-free messaging, enhanced privacy features, voice-to-text transcription, unlimited premium stickers, exclusive app customization, and 24/7 priority live customer support.

The expansion reflects the strong engagement of Lazada Membership, which continues to maintain a 90% retention rate among Gold and Platinum members.

Security Bank and Security Bank Capital clinch nine wins for landmark infrastructure deals at The Asset Triple A Awards 2026

Security Bank and Security Bank Capital Investment Corporation won nine awards for landmark infrastructure deals at The Asset Triple A Awards. Seated (L-R): Yvonne Joanna P. Marcelo, EVP and Corporate Banking Group Head, Security Bank; Victor Lee, President and CEO, Security Bank; Virgilio Chua, President and CEO, Security Bank Capital. Standing (L-R): Nescy Joy Mendoza VP and Team Lead, Security Bank; Kimberly Malka Soner, AVP and Relationship Manager, Security Bank; Angelica Alonzo, Enterprise Risk Analyst, Security Bank; Roberto Tejuco, VP and Relationship Manager/Team Lead, Security Bank; Serafin Del Rosario, FVP and Enterprise Risk Evaluation Head, Security Bank; Michael Patrick F. Cruz, VP and Relationship Manager/Team Lead, Security Bank; Maria Margarita Antoinette C. Lee, FVP and Executive Director and Coverage and Origination Team Head, Security Bank Capital; Marie Jeanine Lansang, AVP and Associate Director and Deal Execution Team Head, Security Bank Capital; and Daisy Garcia, SVP and Managing Director and Deal Execution Team Head, Security Bank Capital

Security Bank Corporation and its investment banking arm, Security Bank Capital Investment Corporation, secured a total of nine recognitions at The Asset Triple A Sustainable Infrastructure Finance Awards 2026, highlighting the Group’s role in financing landmark infrastructure projects that expand clean energy supply, strengthen water access, and improve transport connectivity across the Philippines.

The awards recognize the Group’s role in structuring complex transactions across energy, water, and transport, showing its capability to deliver large-scale, multi-sector infrastructure funding in the country.

Among the top recognitions, Security Bank and Security Bank Capital received Asia-Pacific Deal of the Year and Project Finance Deal of the Year for the PHP150 billion Terra Solar Philippines Inc. term loan. Security Bank participated as a lender, while Security Bank Capital acted as co-arranger. The transaction is the largest project financing in Philippine history and supports the development of the MTerra Solar Project (also known as the Meralco Terra Solar Project), which is poised to become the world’s largest integrated solar and battery storage facility. The project will expand the country’s clean energy supply and help accelerate the Philippines’ renewable energy transition while delivering reliable power to millions of households.

Ate Shawie’s grocery list comes with advice on life’s essentials

Imagine walking into a supermarket and seeing Megastar Sharon Cuneta working as a clerk, helping shoppers fill their carts. One moment, she's at the checkout counter recommending must-have essentials; the next, she's strolling through the aisles, sharing practical tips and chatting with shoppers like everyone's trusted Ate.

This is the premise of InLife's latest campaign featuring InLife's Dreamweaver Sharon Cuneta, which encourages Filipinos to rethink what truly belongs on their essentials list. Through familiar grocery staples and relatable life moments, the campaign delivers a timely reminder that insurance is no longer just a luxury but an essential part of protecting the people and future we value most.

PSBank now offers free InstaPay and PESONet transfers

PSBank now offers free InstaPay and PESONet transfers through its mobile and online banking platforms effective July 9, allowing customers to send funds digitally without incurring fees. 

The announcement comes alongside parent company Metrobank, which also waived transfer fees across the same payment networks as part of a broader push to encourage greater adoption of digital banking. The move follows the recent issuance of BSP Circular No. 1238, which encourages banks to reduce interbank transfer fees and requires lenders to justify any remaining charges. Together, the fee waivers strengthen the Ty Group banks' digital banking offerings while supporting the BSP's goal of making digital financial services more affordable and accessible.

Security Bank awards BYD Sealion 6 DM-i to grand winner of 12 Gifts of Christmas Raffle Promo

(From left): Fortunato Miguel Gupit, CASA Growth and Retention Manager. Deborah “Debbie” Novero and her brother, winner of the brand-new BYD Sealion 6 DM-i during the handover ceremony at BYD Bacoor 

Security Bank officially concluded its 12 Gifts of Christmas Raffle Promo after successfully awarding two BYD Sealion 6 DM-i units to lucky clients, marking one of the Bank’s biggest raffle prize giveaways to date.

The campaign rewarded clients for saving and maintaining deposits with Security Bank while encouraging greater engagement through digital banking channels. Over the course of the promo, clients nationwide had the opportunity to win premium prizes through multiple raffle draws, reinforcing the Bank’s commitment to making saving more rewarding for Filipinos.

One of the grand prize winners, Deborah “Debbie” Novero, a Makati-based healthcare worker and Security Bank client for more than 16 years, described her BYD Sealion 6 DM-i win as a welcome surprise.

Joyce Yu Promoted to AVP, Leads Senior Promotions and Appointment of New Partners in COMCO Mundo

Global award-winning intercontinental communications group, COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises, continues its landmark Decada de COMCO year-long 10^th anniversary celebration by implementing sweeping executive advancements across its group of companies, headlined by the promotion of Joyce Yu to Associate Vice President and the historic elevation of seasoned leadership talents to agency partners. 

Elevating Agency-Honed Leaders to Partners

Joyce Yu has been promoted to Associate Vice President for Events, Activation & Media Production and Managing Director & Head of SEA Wave & Spice Inc. and ALAB Experience+, and has been elevated to company partner. Ms. Yu helped expand the events and brand experience service of COMCO Mundo, creating SEA Wave & Spice Inc. – the Super Agency & Studio, housing ALAB Experience+, the events and media production arm of the group, and other applied communications services such as digital, storytelling studio, multimedia arts, and creative talent & influencer management. She has spearheaded landmark campaigns and events, including the European Higher Education Fair (2022 to 2025), the Korea Tourism Organization Travel Fiesta, Sony Next Gen XP, BonChon’s "Snow Much To Love: Korean Snow Festival" Media Launch, Samsung Mobile launches, the Century Tuna Superbod Life Run, the Century Tuna "The Best You Starts Now" Campaign, The Communications Olympiad with the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Philippines, and the launch of the pioneering SEA CAN Alliance by COMCO Mundo.

Jam Bufi, Manager for Integrated Communications and Deputy Head of TARO AOX Inc., the specialist digital / tech PR and public affairs agency of COMCO Mundo, has also been officially elevated to partner status. A graduate of the elite Camp COMCO Mentorship Program on its fifth cycle in 2017, Ms. Bufi has been a vital driver of the growth of the agency's technology and digital PR practice group. Joining them as partner for COMCO Southeast Asia - Pilipinas is another Camp COMCO alumna (Cycle 9 in 2018) Patricia Raña, recently promoted to Manager for Business Excellence & Ecosystem Administration and Deputy Head of Sundaica Shared Services & Enterprise Community’s Balanghai Division, the corporate services unit of the group. Ms. Raña has been instrumental to the growth of the agency's financial and administrative unit and championed COMCO’s ACTDEV (Agency Culture and Team Development) programs.

TP in the Philippines set to open 29th PH site in Q3 with PEZA-Approved Pasay Operations

In photo, from left, TP in the Philippines Finance Senior Director Ariel Carpio, TP in the Philippines CEO Rahul Jolly, PEZA Director General Tereso Panga, and Deputy Director General for Operations Vivian Santos.

Global digital business services leader TP in the Philippines continues to strengthen its footprint in the country following the approval of operations for its 29th site in the Philippines set to open at the Four E-Com Center Building complex within the SM Mall of Asia area in Pasay City. The agreement was recently formalized through a signing between TP in the Philippines Chief Executive Officer Rahul Jolly and Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) Director General Tereso Panga. Once operational by September this year, the expansion is expected to create more than 1,000 job opportunities for Filipinos, further supporting the country’s thriving IT-BPM industry.

“TP's newest expansion reflects our continued confidence in Filipino talent and the country’s position as a global leader in customer experience and digital business services. As we celebrate our 30th anniversary of steadfast operations in the Philippines, opening our 29th site marks another strategic milestone in our growth journey. This isn't just about expanding capacity; it is an investment in modern, digital-first infrastructure. This three-decade legacy is a testament to our enduring stability and the deep trust our global clients place in us,” said Jolly.