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  • HONOR Debuts New State-of-the-Art Laptop HONOR MagicBook Art 14 at IFA 2024

    HONOR Debuts New State-of-the-Art Laptop HONOR MagicBook Art 14 at IFA 2024

    On September 11, 2024 (Manila, Philippines), Global technology brand HONOR announced the HONOR MagicBook Art 14 during the IFA 2024 representing a groundbreaking leap in laptop industry, transforming conventional laptop experience by infusing human-centric innovation with robust capabilities.

    Showcasing the Vine-leaf Curves Design and Satin Enamel Spraying Technology, this laptop is a marvel of lightweight engineering, incorporating cutting-edge platform-level AI features alongside robust hardware and software solutions, ensuring unmatched productivity and user experience. Translating the lightweight and slim characteristics synonymous with smartphones to laptops, HONOR is introducing the lightest and slimmest AI PC to the market. The HONOR MagicBook Art 14 showcases the pioneering Topology Lightweight Structure, weighing just 1kg and measuring a slim thickness of 10mm. Boasting an alloy body crafted from magnesium and a keyboard constructed with titanium, this laptop epitomizes a perfect balance of lightweight design and durability. 

    Integrating an industry-leading Modular Camera Design, the laptop features a detachable magnetic configuration that enhances privacy and adaptability, delivering a wider and immersive visual journey. The HONOR MagicBook Art 14 features a captivating 14.6-inch HONOR FullView Touch Display boasting a crystal-clear 3.1K resolution. With an outstanding 97% screen-to-body ratio, the largest among 14-inch laptops, it guarantees an immersive and enriching viewing experience. Demonstrating HONOR’s commitment to users’ well-being, the display is equipped with the industry’s foremost eye protection technologies, such as 4320 High-frequency PWM Dimmin, Dynamic Dimming technology, and E-book Mode, ensuring a comfortable and safe viewing experience.

    In collaboration with Microsoft, the HONOR MagicBook Art 14 offers users access to the advanced Copilot features, including Intelligent Email Management, Data insight & visualization, and Real-time Transcription and Summarization, elevating productivity and efficiency. Further enhancing power efficiency, the laptop features AI-driven OS Turbo 3.0, optimizing power consumption by analyzing user behavior and adjusting performance strategies precisely, guaranteeing a powerful yet reliable laptop experience. Driven by HONOR’s Spatial Audio Technology and AI computing power, the HONOR MagicBook Art 14 redefines audio excellence. This technology combines Spatial Reconstruction and Sound Quality Equalization to create a lifelike audio environment. Coupled with advanced AI algorithms, the Bidirectional-enhanced Microphone Design ensures superior sound capture and noise reduction in any conditions, perfect for scenarios like group meetings and interviews, enabling users to enjoy an elevated communication and collaboration experience.

    Powered by the high-performance Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 Processor 155H, the HONOR MagicBook Art 14 adopts heterogeneous cores, featuring six performance cores, eight efficient cores, and two low-power efficient cores that can turbo boost the device to 4.8GHz, allowing the laptop to handle demanding tasks while delivering excellent battery-saving multitasking performance efficiently. It showcases a twofold enhancement in GPU performance and a 70% boost in AI performance, making it a reliable choice for users seeking high-performance laptop experiences. Adding to its versatility, the laptop comes with multiple ports including Thunderbolt 4, USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, and a 3.5mm Headphone/Mic jack, enhancing overall convenience and ensuring a seamless user experience. Moreover, housing a Heterogenous Battery Design, the HONOR MagicBook Art 14 Series improves space utilization by 30% while offering a robust 60Wh capacity that extends battery life for users.

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

    About HONOR

    HONOR is a leading global provider of smart devices. It is dedicated to becoming a global iconic technology brand and creating a new intelligent world for everyone through its powerful products and services. With an unwavering focus on R&D, it is committed to developing technology that empowers people around the globe to go beyond, giving them the freedom to achieve and do more. Offering a range of high-quality smartphones, tablets, laptops and wearables to suit every budget, HONOR’s portfolio of innovative, premium and reliable products enables people to become a better version of themselves. 

    Reference & Media Contacts: 

    Pao Oga   PR Manager   paoo_honor@prl.ph    09190016898  Denis Santos   PR Supervisor   deniss_honor@prl.ph   09171745327  Regina Llanillo    PR Officer    reginal_honor@prl.ph 
    09273174914  

  • Solta Medical: Originator, Innovator & Leader

    Solta Medical is a global leader in the aesthetic industry providing innovative products such as Liposonix, Thermage, Clear + Brilliant® and Fraxel Lasers with registered office address located at 11720 North Creek Parkway North | Suite 100 | Bothell, WA 98011, United Stated of America (USA).

    On September 4, 2024, Team of Solta Medical from different countries (Malaysia, Singapore, Asia Pacific Region, Philippines & USA), has successfully launched the Clear + Brilliant® Touch Laser System, held at Bonifacio Hall A Shangri-La The Fort Manila, Taguig City, Philippines, hosted by Ms. Rizza Diaz.

    The Launch and Training of Clear + Brilliant® Touch Laser System was attended by skin care professionals, businessmen, guests, participants and other concerned citizens from diverse communities who gained the insights and knowledge about this wonderful and innovative product. Solta Medical’s pioneering devices effectively treat people of all ages and skin types.

    Clear + Brilliant® Touch Laser is designed to provide patients with a gentle, yet effective treatment option that addresses their unique skincare needs, perfectly blending science and beauty while offering noticeable results with minimal downtime for all skin types.

    Clear + Brilliant® System is a non-ablative laser designed for use in dermatological procedures for

    patients who want to manage the visible signs of aging skin. The system is part of the family of Solta Medical products utilizing the Fractional Photothermolysis principle.

    For more information about the Clear + Brilliant® Touch Laser System, please refer the following:

    Company Name: Solta Medical Philippines, Inc.

    Office Address: 1806 The Finance Centre, 26th Street cor. 9th Ave., Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, Philippines 1634 T

    Contact Number: Tel. No. +62 2 396 7470.

  • Solta Medical launches Clear + Brilliant® Touch Laser in PH

    Solta Medical launches Clear + Brilliant® Touch Laser in PH

    PHILIPPINES gets the first take at Clear + Brilliant® Touch Laser by Solta Medical, the latest advancement in non-invasive skin rejuvenation technology.

    Clear + Brilliant® Touch Laser is designed to provide patients with a gentle, yet effective treatment option that addresses their unique skincare needs, perfectly blending science and beauty while offering noticeable results with minimal downtime for all skin types.

    And the Philippines will be the first in the Asian region to experience this innovation, which is the latest in the Clear + Brilliant® system which was first introduced in 2012.

    “We are setting a new standard in the skincare industry. This is a new era of beauty,” said Mr. Dixon Lim, Solta Medical Business Unit Head, during the media launch last week at Shangri-La The Fort in Bonifacio Global City.

    Mr. Mike Arendt, Solta US Director of Training and Clinical Education

    “The Clear + Brilliant® Touch Laser is more than just a product; it represents our commitment to delivering the best in skincare technology, backed by science and driven by the desire to help people feel confident in their skin,” said Ms. Karina Laurena, Solta Medical Marketing Manager.

    Mr. Mike Arendt, Solta US Director of Training and Clinical Education, made a live demonstration of the Clear + Brilliant® Touch Laser, showcasing its features of not just having the original handpiece but also the Permea® handpiece as it continues to utilize the Fractional Photothermolysis principle.

    “We made it better not only for you but for your patients,” he said, with Clear + Brilliant® Touch Laser being a trusted brand used by the top cosmetic clinics in the country.

    About Solta Medical: Solta Medical, a subsidiary of Bausch Health Companies Inc., is a global leader in medical aesthetic devices providing innovative products such as VASERlipo®, VASER® ultrasonic systems, Thermage® radiofrequency, and the Clear + Brilliant®, and Fraxel® lasers. With a focus on innovation, quality, and patient satisfaction, Solta Medical is dedicated to delivering advanced solutions for skin rejuvenation, body contouring, and non-invasive cosmetic treatments.

    For more information on Clear + Brilliant Touch, please visit https://www.clearandbrilliant.com/

    Reference & Media Contact:

    Mr. Randolph Leongson

    Ms. Rizza Diaz

  • Clear + Brilliant Touch Laser System: Go Beyond Brilliant

    Clear + Brilliant Touch Laser System: Go Beyond Brilliant

    Soltat Medical Philippines has launched the Clear + Brilliant Touch Laser System led by Solta Medical team from different countries that was held on September 4, 2024 at Bonifacio Hall A, Shangri-La The Fort Manila, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City.

    Mr. Mike Arendt, Director of Training and Clinical Education, Solta Medical, US, has shared and discussed about the Clear + Brilliant Touch Laser System. Clear + Brilliant is a skin resurfacing treatment to help address the early signs of aging skin.

    The features and advantages of Clear + Brilliant Touch Laser System are as follows:

    1. Quick, effective and affordable.

    One 30- to 45-minute treatment session can leave your skin feeling smoother, younger-looking, and give you that “radiant glow.”

    2. Noticeable Results

    Routine treatments deliver noticeable results that keep others guessing your secret.

    3. Versatile

    Clear + Brilliant is excellent for all skin types, all ages, all year long.

    4. A Customizable Treatment

    In consultation with your physician, you can customize your session to get the desired treatment outcomes for your face, chest, or hands.

    5. Minimal Downtime

    Treatments are quick and gentle with little to no downtime, so you can get back to your life.

    6. No Surgery or injections

    Non-invasive, with no cutting and no needles. It can also be used with other procedures.

    Skin care professionals and patients will expect that the Clear + Brilliant Treatment is a gentle laser procedure backed by advanced technology. Clear + Brilliant Touch Laser is the solution of skin that’s good to glow. Noticeably smoother and younger-looking skin. Anytime. Anywhere.

    Go Beyond Brilliant with Clear + Brilliant Touch Laser System by Solta Medical.

    For more information about the Clear + Brilliant Touch Laser System, please refer the following:

    Company Name: Solta Medical Philippines, Inc.

    Office Address: 1806 The Finance Centre, 26th Street cor. 9th Ave., Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, Philippines 1634 T

    Contact Number: Tel. No. +62 2 396 7470.

  • Price Drop Alert! You can NOW get HONOR X5 Plus for only Php 3,849 until September 13 on Lazada

    Price Drop Alert! You can NOW get HONOR X5 Plus for only Php 3,849 until September 13 on Lazada

    HONOR X5 Plus, priced at Php 5,990 will now be available for only Php 3,849 on Lazada!

    Manila, Philippines, September 12, 2024 – Leading global smart devices provider, HONOR, just dropped (literally) an exciting news for tech enthusiasts! The eXtra capable HONOR X5 Plus will be available on Lazada for just Php 3,849 from its original price of Php 5,990 until September 13, 2024!

    “This is probably one of our biggest offers to date! An HONOR smartphone under Php 4K? A powerful triple 50MP Camera and a Super Storage for that price, that is best deal out there definitely,” said HONOR Philippines Vice President Stephen Cheng.

    Full of Power and 50MP Dual Camera to Capture the Wonderful Moments

    HONOR X5 Plus features a powerful 50MP Dual Camera – a win for a smartphone with this price tag. This allows users to capture their wonderful life moments in vivid detail, day and night. On the front, the 5MP Front Camera produces high-quality images that can be instantly shared with friends and family.

    HONOR X5 Plus comes in a 6.56-inch water-drop display including an eye-caring technology such as Dynamic Dimming, which simulates natural light to help alleviate eye fatigue caused by extended screen time. The 90Hz refresh rate enables the HONOR X5 Plus to display smoother visuals and provide a more responsive experience.

    The ultra-large 5,200mAh battery of HONOR X5 Plus can support up to 17.8 hours of online video playback and 35 hours of audio calls – matched with a very capable 4GB RAM + 64GB Super Storage, users can now say goodbye to storage anxiety and the pain of having to delete.

    The larger storage gives you more freedom, retaining more fun and enjoyment. Sufficient for 12,000 photos, or 5000 songs, or 45 movies. HONOR X5 Plus is also compatible with up to 1TB MicroSD card expansion storage7 with Support HONOR RAM Turbo.

    Time to stack up your Lazada Platform Vouchers and get HONOR X5 Plus for only Php 3,849 until September 13: https://s.lazada.com.ph/s.m8I0H.

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

    About HONOR

    HONOR is a leading global provider of smart devices. It is dedicated to becoming a global iconic technology brand and creating a new intelligent world for everyone through its powerful products and services. With an unwavering focus on R&D, it is committed to developing technology that empowers people around the globe to go beyond, giving them the freedom to achieve and do more. Offering a range of high-quality smartphones, tablets, laptops and wearables to suit every budget, HONOR’s portfolio of innovative, premium and reliable products enables people to become a better version of themselves. 

    Reference & Media Contacts: 

    Pao Oga   PR Manager   paoo_honor@prl.ph    09190016898  Denis Santos   PR Supervisor   deniss_honor@prl.ph   09171745327  Regina Llanillo    PR Officer    reginal_honor@prl.ph 
    09273174914  
  • Clear + Brilliant Touch Laser System

    Clear + Brilliant Touch Laser System

    Solta Medical, the global leader in skin care, has successfully launched the Clear + Brilliant Touch Laser System, recently held on September 04, 2024 at Bonifacio Hall A Shangri-La The Fort Manila, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines.

    Clear + Brilliant Touch Laser System is the new era of beauty with 2+ million treatments performed, 15+ clinical studies and 11+ years of innovation. For all skin types, two wavelengths and one brilliant treatment. Clear + Brilliant® treatments are great for women and men who are looking to fight the early signs of aging or maintain their youthful appearance.

    Clear + Brilliant Touch Laser System features of next generation as follows:

    1. Versatile – Dual wavelength, Enabled Treatment Credit Key. Use both wavelengths on the same treatment credit.

    2. Comprehensive – Cradle for Both Handpieces. Seamlessly switch between handpieces to provide a customized and comprehensive treatment.

    3. Patient Charting – Export patient treatment chart via USB.

    4. Easy – User friendly Touchscreen. Intuitive imagination.

    5. Precise – Intelligent Optical Tracking System. Ensures uniform treatment delivery with built-in safety measures, so that administering treatments is reliable and easy.

    6. Compact – Small and transportable, can fit on a tabletop, making it easy to maneuver in the practice.

    7. Smart – Charting Assistant. Track treatment progress.

    8. Simple – Training Mode. Simulate treatment without emitting laser energy.

    It is designed with a Vented Tip Enhanced Treatment Tracking. Ventilation pattern increases airflow and reduce condensation on the optical tracking lens to address treatment “skipping”.

    Clear + Brilliant Touch Advantages:

    1. Versatile – A custom treatment for all ages and all skin types.

    2. Comprehensive – Two wavelengths and One Brilliant Treatment.

    3. Smart – Enhanced technology, User-friendly touchscreen and Automatic treatment tracking.

    4. Affordable – Broad patient profile. Opportunity to retain patients and attract new ones.

    Simplify your treatment with Charting Assistant. Charting assistant is an interactive feature, where anybody can be selected record data, and a summary of the current session can be reviewed.

    The Clear + Brilliant System is a non-ablative laser designed for use in dermatological procedures for patients who want to manage the visible signs of aging skin. The system is part of the family of Solta Medical products utilizing the Fractional Photothermolysis principle.

    For more information about the Clear + Brilliant Touch Laser System, please refer the following:

    Company Name: Solta Medical Philippines, Inc.

    Office Address: 1806 The Finance Centre, 26th Street cor. 9th Ave., Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, Philippines 1634 T

    Contact Number: Tel. No. +62 2 396 7470.

  • OFFICIAL LIST: The Finalists of the 42nd National Book Awards

    The National Book Development Board (NBDB) and the Manila Critics Circle (MCC) are proud to announce the finalists of the 42nd National Book Awards (NBA).

    An annual prize that honors the most outstanding book titles written, designed, and published in the Philippines, the National Book Awards celebrates the enterprising creative labor involved in book publishing. The 42nd National Book Awards coincides with the two-year preparation of the Philippines as it makes history as the second Southeast Asian country to be chosen as Guest of Honour in 2025 at the world’s biggest book fair, the Frankfurter Buchmesse.

    For this cycle of the National Book Awards, a total of 326 titles were submitted across 31 categories consisting of four languages: English, Filipino, Bikol, and Ilokano. Following the awarding of winners during the 41st cycle last February 2024, the 42nd iteration of the awards is set to be held in November 2024.

    Below is the full list of finalists for the 42nd National Book Awards.

    LITERARY DIVISION

    NOVEL (ENGLISH)

    1. 1762: A Novel
    2. The Awakening Volume One of Alamat, A History of the Awakened
    3. But for the Lovers
    4. Specimen Zero: A Science Fiction Novel
    5. Wild Song

    Vin dela Serna Lopez Kadi Serafica

    Wilfrido D. Nolledo Joel Pablo Salud

    Candy Gourlay

    Ateneo de Manila University Press

    HS Grafik Print

    Exploding Galaxies

    San Anselmo Publications, Inc. Anvil Publishing, Inc.

    NOVEL (FILIPINO)

    1. Hoy, Pong!
    2. Materyales sa Komplisidad
    • Teorya ng Unang Panahon

    Macky Cruz

    Amado Anthony G. Mendoza III Edgar Calabia Samar

    19th Avenida Publishing House The University of the Philippines Press and UP Institute of Creative Writing

    Ateneo de Manila University Press

    SHORT FICTION (ENGLISH)

    1. Barcelona
    2. The Collected Stories of Gregorio C. Brillantes

    Criselda Yabes Jonathan Chua (Editor)

    19th Avenida Publishing House Ateneo de Manila University Press

    SHORT FICTION (FILIPINO)

    1. 26: Dagli Diagrams
    • Mga Kalansay sa Hardin ng Panginoon: Isang Koleksiyon ng Maikling Kuwento
    • Mula Ilog at Iba Pang Kuwento
    • Pamalakaya
    • Pamarapara

    Jayson Visperas Fajardo Ronaldo Soledad Vivo, Jr.

    Romulo P. Baquiran Jr.

    Arnold Matencio Valledor Arnold Matencio Valledor

    Isang Balangay Media Productions

    Self-published

    The University of the Philippines Press and UP Institute of Creative Writing

    Isang Balangay Media Productions

    Isang Balangay Media Productions

    NONFICTION PROSE (ENGLISH)

    1. Balik-Tanaw: The Road Taken
    • Daraga: Mirrors & Memory Essays
    • Everything Is Fiction: Essays
    • The Singing Detainee and the Librarian with One Book: Essays on Exile
    • Will You Happen, Past the Silence, through the Dark? Remembering Leonard Ralph Casper

    Soledad S. Reyes Marne Kilates

    Vicente Garcia Groyon Michael Beltran

    Linda Ty-Casper

    De La Salle University Publishing House

    Savage Mind Publishing House

    Ateneo de Manila University Press

    Ateneo de Manila University Press

    Ateneo de Manila University Press

    NONFICTION PROSE (FILIPINO)

    1. Oas: Mga Sanaysay
    2. Patining at Iba Pang Sanaysay
    3. Virac: Tatlong Sanaysay

    Abdon M. Balde Jr. Soliman A. Santos Emmanuel Barrameda

    Savage Mind Publishing House The University of the Philippines Press

    Savage Mind Publishing House

    ANTHOLOGY  (ENGLISH)

    1. Bordered Lives No More: The Humanities and the

    Post-COVID-19 Recovery

    • Route 55: 55-Word Workforce Narratives during the

    COVID-19 Pandemic

    Dinah Roma (Editor) Joey A. Tabula (Editor)

    De La Salle University Publishing House

    Alubat Publishing

    • Rx Narratives: Anthology of Creative Nonfiction of Filipino Internists

    Joey A. Tabula, Noel P. Pingoy, and Sandra A. Tankeh-Torres (Editors)

    Alubat Publishing

    ANTHOLOGY  (FILIPINO)

    1. Anti-Katha: Agos sa Experimental na Kuwento sa Pilipinas
    2. Bata, Hiwaga, Bansa: Pamana ni Rene O. Villanueva sa Panitikang Pambata
    3. Bio(Lente): Mga Bagong Katha sa Danas ng Dahas at Banwa

    Rolando B. Tolentino and Rommel B. Rodriguez (Editors)

    Eugene Y. Evasco and Cheeno Marlo M. Sayuno (Editors)

    Rolando B. Tolentino, German Villanueva Gervacio, and Januar Yap

    The University of the Philippines Press and UP Institute of Creative Writing

    The University of the Philippines Press

    The University of the Philippines Press and UP Institute of Creative Writing

    • Ningning at Liwanag: Antolohiya Alma Cruz Miclat (Editor) ng 10 Nagwagi sa Gawad

    Maningning Miclat Sa Tula (2003-2021)

    Maningning Miclat Art Foundation, Inc. and Erehwon Artworld Corporation

    • Pintanaga: Linya-Linya ng Pagsinta

    Joey A. Tabula (Editor)

    Linangan sa Imahen, Retorika at Anyo (LIRA), Inc.

    LITERARY CRITICISM/CULTURAL STUDIES

    1. Ang Bisa ng Pag-uulit sa Katutubong Panitikan
    2. Everything is Realism: Essays on Narrative Craft
    3. Lualhati Bautista, Nobelista: Ang Mapagpalayang Sining ng Kababaihan sa Pilipinas
    4. Pagmangno: Woman, Nation, Ecology, Bikol

    Alvin B. Yapan

    Vicente Garcia Groyon

    E. San Juan, Jr.

    Paz Verdades M. Santos

    Ateneo de Manila University Press

    University of Santo Tomas Publishing House University of Santo Tomas Publishing House

    De La Salle University Publishing House

    MEDIA STUDIES

    1. Ang Mahaba’t Kagyat na Buhay ng Indie Sinema
    • Martial Law Melodrama: Lino Brocka’s Cinema Politics
    • Sine Tala Volume 1: Philippine Cinema and History, Sine Tala Volume 2: Philippine Cinema and Culture, and Sine Tala Volume 3: Philippine Cinema and Literacy

    Rolando B. Tolentino and Aristotle J. Atienza (Editors)

    José B. Capino Nick Deocampo

    The University of the Philippines Press and QCinema International Film Festival Ateneo de Manila University Press

    Ateneo de Manila University Press

    POETRY (ENGLISH)

    1. It Is Time to Come Home: New & Collected Poems
    2. Kafka in the Tropics: Poems
    3. Moving with Moonrise: Haibuns
    • A Row of Lamps: Poems
    • Planet Nine: Poems

    Marjorie Evasco

    Krip Yuson

    Ma. Milagros T. Dumdum Jaime Dasca Doble

    Joel M. Toledo

    Milflores Publishing, Inc.

    San Anselmo Publications, Inc. Ateneo de Manila University Press

    The University of the Philippines Press and UP Institute of Creative Writing

    University of Santo Tomas Publishing House

    POETRY (FILIPINO)

    1. Ang Aming Lungkot ay Amin
    • Sa Antipolo pa rin ang Antipolo
    • Arasahas: Mga Tula
    • Arawán
    • Turno Kong Nokturno: Mga Bago at Piling Tula

    Mesándel Virtusio Arguelles Abner E. Dormiendo

    Jaya  Jacobo Christian Rey Pilares

    Lamberto E. Antonio

    Linangan sa Imahen, Retorika at Anyo (LIRA), Inc.

    Linangan sa Imahen, Retorika at Anyo (LIRA), Inc.

    Savage Mind Publishing House Linangan sa Imahen, Retorika at Anyo (LIRA), Inc.

    The University of the Philippines Press and UP Institute of Creative Writing

    GRAPHIC NOVELS AND COMICS (ENGLISH)

    1. Parched Earth Chronicles: The Complete Edition
    • Trese 8: Shadow Agents
    • Sa Wala
    • Whatcha Saying?

    Written and illustrated byJefe Bagabundo, Mark Anthony Mijares, Erik Guzman Pingol, Franco Sarmiento, Alfred John Lauzon, and Mauro Vargas Written by Budjette Tan and illustrated by KaJo Baldisimo Written and illustrated by

    Ren Galeno

    Written and illustrated by CJ Reynaldo

    Central Book Supply, Inc.

    19th Avenida Publishing House Komiket Inc.

    Komiket Inc.

    GRAPHIC NOVELS AND COMICS (FILIPINO)

    1. Ella Arcangel Tomo Pangatlo: Basbas ng Apoy
    2. Meläg II: Balikbayan
    • Sining Killing
    • Sskait Comics 3: Multoserye

    Written and illustrated by Julius Villanueva

    Written and illustrated by

    B. Redila

    Written and illustrated by Randy Valiente

    Written and illustrated by AJ Bacar

    Self-published Adarna House, Inc. Komiket Inc.

    Self-published

    • Tabi Po: Harana ng Aswang           Written and illustrated by

    Mervin Malonzo

    Self-published

    TRANSLATED BOOK (ENGLISH)

    1. Ikigai Ug Ubang Piniling Mga Sugilanon (And Other Selected Stories)
    2. Húbad: Ester Tapia
    • The Ravaged World
    • The Vanished

    Translator: Marjorie Evasco; Author: Manu Avenido

    Translator: Merlie M. Alunan; Author: Ester Tapia

    Translator: Soledad S. Reyes; Author: Rosario de

    Guzman-Lingat Translator: Ned Parfan;

    Author: Chuckberry Pascual

    Advaux

    The University of the Philippines Press and UP Institute of Creative Writing

    Ateneo de Manila University Press

    19th Avenida Publishing House

    TRANSLATED BOOK (FILIPINO)

    1. Benjamin
    • It Ends with Us
    • Mga Kuwentong Bayan para sa Gabing Maulan (Tales for a Rainy Night)
    • Palâisgën: Epikong-bayan ng mga Tagbanua ng Aborlan, Palawan

    Translators: John E. Barrios and Fennie Mae T. Tanangonan; Author: Angel Magahum Translator: Sheila Mendoza; Author: Colleen Hoover Translator: Chuckberry J. Pascual; Author: Cristina Pantoja Hidalgo

    Translators: Paul D. Jagmis, Sr. and Mary Grace A. Jagmis; Contributors: Paul D. Jagmis Sr., Gem-Gem  Bagued,  Fernando Lingsa, and Delia Jardinero

    The University of the Philippines Press and UP Institute of Creative Writing

    Precious Pages Corporation

    University of Santo Tomas Publishing House

    National Commission for Culture and the Arts

    TRANSLATED BOOK (ILOKANO)

    1.  Ti Bassit a Prinsipe (The Little Prince)

    Translators: Cles B. Rambaud and Faye Q. Flores-Melegrito; Author: Antoine de

    Saint-Exupéry

    Southern Voices Printing Press

    DRAMA AND FILM

    1. Collected Plays 1: Revitalizing Tradition in Three Full-Length Films

    Nicanor G. Tiongson                      Ateneo de Manila University Press

    • Collected Plays 2: Resurrecting History in Three Full-Length Musicals
    • Lutong Bahay
    • Ang Paglalakbay ni Prinsipe Bahaghari

    Nicanor G. Tiongson

    Glecy Cruz Atienza

    Aina Ysabel B. Ramolete and Vladimeir B. Gonzales

    Ateneo de Manila University Press

    Sentro ng Wikang Filipino – Unibersidad ng Pilipinas Diliman The University of the Philippines Press and UP Institute of Creative Writing

    SHORT FICTION IN BIKOL

    1. Dyurnal Intris
    2. Kalatraban sa Alkawaraan

    Jerome M. Hipolito Niles Jordan Breis

    Ateneo de Naga University Press Ateneo de Naga University Press

    POETRY IN BIKOL

    1. An Santero Kan Santo Entierro
    • Dios Mabalos: Mga Rawitdawit
    • Kalagnon: Mga Rawitdawit
    • Kinalburong Lanub
    • Mayong Katapusan na Pabalon asin iba pang Huyon-Huyon: Mga Rawitdawit
    • B. Gonzaga

    Jaime Jesus Uy Borlagdan Jaime Jesus Uy Borlagdan Kristian Sendon Cordero Raul Giga Bradecina

    Bikol Historical Research Center and Partido State University Ateneo de Naga University Press Self-published

    Ateneo de Naga University Press Ateneo de Naga University Press

    NON-LITERARY  DIVISION

    ART

    1. Julio Nakpil (1867-1960) Collected Works Volume Two: Band and Orchestral Music
      1. Nineteenth-Century Masters of Angono Art
      1. Philippine Colonial Photography of the Cordilleras (1860-1930)

    Maria Alexandra Iñigo Chua (Editor)

    James Owen Saguinsin Jonathan Best

    University of Santo Tomas Publishing House

    Vibal Foundation, Inc. Vibal Foundation, Inc.

    SOCIAL SCIENCES

    1. Conflict’s Long Game: A Decade of Violence in the Bangsamoro
    2. Plural Entanglements: Philippine Studies

    Francisco J. Lara, Jr. and Nikki Philline C. de la Rosa (Editors)

    Dada Docot, Stephen B. Acabado, and Clement C. Camposano (Editors)

    Ateneo de Manila University Press Ateneo de Manila University Press

    • Re-Imagining Post-Pandemic Societies: Alternative Practices across Southeast Asia Volume 2
    • Saints of Resistance: Devotions in the Philippines under Early Spanish Rule
    • Tinipong Tinig ng Kababaihan (Anthology of Women’s Voices): Priestesses to Presidents

    Eduardo C. Tadem, Benjamin B. Velasco, Jose Monfred C. Sy, Ananeza P. Aban, Rafael Vicente V. Dimalanta, Honey B. Tabiola, and Ryan Joseph C. Martinez (Editors)

    Christina H. Lee

    Nenita Pambid Domingo (Editor) and Brandon J. Macapagal Reilly (Associate Editor)

    University of the Philippines Center for Integrative and Development Studies

    Ateneo de Manila University Press

    The University of the Philippines Press

    PHILOSOPHY

    1. Critical Theory at the Margins: Applying Herbert Marcuse’s Model of Critical Social Theory to the Philippines
    2. The Metaphysics of the Holy Eucharist

    Jeffry Ocay

    Raymun J. Festin, SVD

    Aletheia Printing and Publishing House

    Logos Publications, Inc.

    HISTORY

    1. Abaca Frontier: The Socioeconomic  and  Cultural Transformation of Davao, 1898-1941
    2. Dauntless
    3. Dogs in Philippine History
    • Tales of the Post-Plantation: Unlikely Protagonists of Modern Philippine Banana History
    • Tigaon 1969: Untold Stories of the CPP-NPA, KM, and SDK

    Patricia Irene Dacudao

    Marie Silva Vallejo

    Ian Christopher B. Alfonso Robin Thiers

    Soliman M. Santos Jr.

    Ateneo de Manila University Press

    Self-published

    Philippine Historical Association, Project Saysay Inc., and Alaya Publishing

    Ateneo de Manila University Press Ateneo de Manila University Press

    HUMOR, SPORTS, LIFESTYLE, AND BUSINESS

    1. Expanding Strategic Perspective: Revisiting Lessons from History and the Classics
    2. Paseos de Intramuros:

    A Guidebook to Manila’s Walled City

    René B. Azurin

    Jose Victor Z. Torres

    The University of the Philippines Press

    Vibal Foundation, Inc.

    • Salumpuwit: Chairs, Lifestyle, Furniture
    • Thrive! A Parent’s Journey to Resilience
    • The Way Out Is In: Living and Loving, Pandemics and Beyond

    Gerard Lico

    Cherie Ann Lo, Joanna Herrera, Karyl Christine A. Abog, Maria Lyn Domingo, Rhoanne N. Ramas, and Melinda Tan

    Ma. Lourdes Arellano Carandang

    Arc Lico International Services and University of the Philippines College of Architecture

    Anvil Publishing, Inc.

    De La Salle University Publishing House

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    1.  Heritage Dishes of the Philippines

    Lady Camille L. de Guia                  Vibal Group, Inc.

    SCIENCE

    1. Abaca Virus Diseases: Epidemics and Control
    2. Rediscovering Laguna de Bay:

    A Vital Natural Resource in Crisis

    • Wild City: A Photographic Guide to Amphibians, Mammals, and Reptiles of Metro Manila

    Avelino D. Raymundo

    Josefino C. Comiso, Maria Victoria O. Espaldon, and Decibel V. Faustino-Eslava (Editors)

    Jelaine Gan, Trinket Constantino, and Abby Favis

    The University of the Philippines Press

    The University of the Philippines Press

    The University of the Philippines Press

    SPIRITUALITY AND THEOLOGY

    1. Babaylan Sing Back: Philippine Shamans and Voice, Gender, and Place
    2. The Eucharist: Continuing Global Project
    3. Pinoy Devotional: Ang kapartner na devo ng Ang Bible: Pinoy Version
    4. Providence is Enough: Trusting God’s Control in Crisis
    5. What do you Seek? Pastoral Accompaniment of Couples Living Together in A New Union

    Grace Nono

    Aurelio C. Joaquin

    Kerlyn Bobadilla, Ru dela Torre, Rigel Fortaleza et al.

    Mel Caparros Bobby V. Cena

    Ateneo de Manila University Press

    Claretian Communications Foundation, Inc.

    OMF Literature Inc.

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    Claretian Communications Foundation, Inc.

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    1. A Cardiologist’s Guide To Lowering High Blood Pressure

    Alan S. Tenerife                                Self-published

    • Hospital Bullies in the Philippine Clerkship and Residency Training: A Book of Discernment for Physicians, Nurses, and Psychologists Volume 3
    • PR Matters: A Communicator’s Guide to the Dynamic World of Public Relations
    • Workplace Well-being in the Philippines: A Guidebook
    • The Written Property: A Freelance Writer’s Guide to Copyright

    Erwin L. Manzano

    Members of the International Public Relations Association (IPRA) Philippine Chapter

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    1. COVID-19 in the News of Seekers, Scoundrels, and Saints
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    3. View from the Foxhole: Shaping the Political into the Personal

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    Jo-Ann Q. Maglipon (Editor) Joel Pablo Salud

    Ateneo de Manila University Press

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    1. A Death Foretold: The Ninoy Aquino Assassination Remembered
    • Dogs in Philippine History
    • Everything Is Fiction: Essays
    • It Is Time to Come Home: New

    & Collected Poems

    • Piña Futures: Weaving Memories and Innovations

    Editors: Sarge Lacuesta, An Mercado-Alcantara, and Mookie Katigbak-Lacuesta Designer: Tom Estrera III

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    Ian Christopher B. Alfonso

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  • HONOR Redefines Mobile AI Solutions with Qualcomm and Microsoft, unveils on-device AI Agent and AI Deepfake Detection at IFA 2024

    HONOR, Qualcomm, and Microsoft Redefine Innovations in Mobile AI

    Manila, Philippines, September 9, 2024 – At IFA 2024, HONOR unveiled three groundbreaking mobile AI Solutions: AI PC powered by Snapdragon® X Elite platforms, AI Agent and AI Deepfake Detection. The launch was accompanied by a thought-provoking panel discussion featuring HONOR CEO George Zhao; Alex Katouzian, Group GM of MCX at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.; and Mark Linton, VP of Device Partner Sales at Microsoft. Together, they explored the convergence of AI and Snapdragon technology, discussing how these innovations are shaping the future of mobile AI.

    “When it comes to mobile computing, AI is not just a buzzword, it’s a revolution,” commented George Zhao, CEO of HONOR Device Co., Ltd. “At HONOR, we’re committed to working with our partners to deliver powerful AI capabilities and seamless connectivity, while protecting our users’ privacy. Through open collaboration with industry leaders, we’re creating devices that empower individuals and redefine what’s possible.”

    “At Qualcomm Technologies, we believe the NPU is the key to unlocking the true potential of AI in PCs,” added Alex Katouzian, Group GM of MCX, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “The Snapdragon X Elite with its industry-leading NPU performance empowers AI PCs like the HONOR MagicBook Art 14 to deliver next-generation AI experiences. Not only will users see a significant boost in capabilities, but the NPU’s efficiency also translates to longer battery life, allowing users to stay productive for extended periods.”

    HONOR MagicBook Art 14 Snapdragon: Redefining PC in the Mobile AI Era

    The PC landscape is undergoing a radical transformation, driven by advancements in AI and the rise of Snapdragon platforms. Fueled by HONOR’s platform-level AI capabilities and developed in collaboration with top industry leaders, HONOR MagicBook Art 14 Snapdragon heralds a new era of computing.

    Featuring a sleek and compact design, the HONOR MagicBook Art 14 Snapdragon is a marvel of lightweight engineering. It incorporates cutting-edge platform-level AI features alongside robust hardware and software solutions, ensuring unmatched productivity and user experience. It translates the lightweight and slim characteristics of smartphones to laptops, delivering the lightest and slimmest AI PC on the market, weighing approximately 1kg with a slimness of 1cm. Delivering an immersive visual journey, the HONOR MagicBook Art 14 Snapdragon features a captivating 14.6-inch HONOR FullView Touch Display boasting a crystal-clear 3.1K resolution. It also includes an outstanding 97% screen-to-body ratio, the largest among 14-inch laptops. The HONOR MagicBook Art 14 Snapdragon is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite, elevating the computing experience to new heights in terms of power, efficiency, and security.

    The HONOR MagicBook Art 14 Snapdragon also enables a smooth transition of Windows applications on X86 to the Windows on Snapdragon architecture. Based on years of research on the ecosystem, HONOR created a Hotspot Library that uses platform-level AI to identify frequently used scenarios and trigger translation optimization efficiently. HONOR has improved 16% of the average boot-up time  with translation optimization across a diverse array of Windows applications. Currently, HONOR has optimized a total of the Top 14 applications across six major categories, including browsers, online meetings, media, office, social software and tools.

    The HONOR MagicBook Art 14 Snapdragon will be soon available in German, France and Italy.  For preorder, please visit HONOR online store now at www.honor.com.

    Seamless AI Experiences Elevated by the Power of MagicRing

    In the mobile AI era, seamless cross-OS connectivity will truly empower users to unlock AI everywhere. Unlike the manual point-to-point connections in traditional solutions, the HONOR MagicRing allows multiple devices of the same account to automatically connect with low power consumption.

    The MagicRing not only connects devices but also connects services across the devices. The solution also enables users to use the same set of keyboard and mouse for multiple devices, receive calls and notifications on a device other than their smartphones, and control the smartphone’s camera on the PC. With the secure and smooth flow of services and information across devices, MagicRing makes multi-device AI experience easier. For example, as one of the typical scenarios of Windows on Snapdragon experience, Cocreator allows users to produce fantastic artwork with simple draws. Powered by MagicRing, users can seamlessly access Cocreator on their HONOR MagicPad 2, drawing AI masterpieces with their Magic-Pencil. In the Meanwhile, they can also use AI Eraser from HONOR Magic V3 on the HONOR MagicBook Art 14 Snapdragon to experience unparalleled levels of convenient mobile AI.

    HONOR AI Agent: The First On-device AI Agent for the Open Ecosystem

    The HONOR AI Agent is a revolutionary always-on personal assistant designed to enhance and simplify users’ daily lives. By intuitively understanding users’ requests and intentions through language analysis and UI awareness technology, the AI Agent that learns from their habits and device environment can intelligently make decisions across various apps and services. This capability allows it to automate complex tasks. HONOR demonstrated how to find and cancel unwanted app subscriptions across different apps with just a few simple voice commands on their smartphones.

    As we look to the future, the HONOR AI Agent is poised to become the cornerstone of mobile AI, and it is anticipated to arrive with the HONOR Magic7 Series later this year in China. This innovation not only signifies a leap in technology but also heralds a new era where AI seamlessly integrates into our daily routines, enhancing everyday productivity and efficiency.

    The World’s First On-device AI Deepfake Detection Technology

    As the technology behind deepfakes becomes more sophisticated, the potential for misuse, including identity theft and the spread of disinformation, grows significantly. HONOR’s on-device AI Deepfake Detection represents a groundbreaking solution designed to protect users from the increasingly prevalent threat of deepfakes. This innovative detection system employs advanced algorithms to meticulously analyze various elements, including pixel-level synthetic imperfections, border compositing artifacts, inter-frame continuity, consistency in face-to-ear hairstyle, and the positioning of synthetic traces. By examining these characteristics, the technology can accurately identify manipulated content, distinguishing between genuine media and deceptive alterations.

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

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    About HONOR

    HONOR is a leading global provider of smart devices. It is dedicated to becoming a global iconic technology brand and creating a new intelligent world for everyone through its powerful products and services. With an unwavering focus on R&D, it is committed to developing technology that empowers people around the globe to go beyond, giving them the freedom to achieve and do more. Offering a range of high-quality smartphones, tablets, laptops and wearables to suit every budget, HONOR’s portfolio of innovative, premium and reliable products enables people to become a better version of themselves. 

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    Pao Oga   PR Manager   paoo_honor@prl.ph    09190016898  Denis Santos   PR Supervisor   deniss_honor@prl.ph   09171745327  Regina Llanillo    PR Officer    reginal_honor@prl.ph 
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