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Why HONOR Magic5 Pro is the Perfect Phone for you this Rainy Season

With its IP68 splash, water, and dust resistance rating, the HONOR Magic5 Pro is indeed the perfect phone for the daring and adventurous!

Manila, Philippines, July 11, 2023 – Where can you find a smartphone with a powerful Triple Rear Camera System, groundbreaking AI Motion Sensing Capture Technology, and an IP68 splash, water, and dust resistance ranking? Leading smart devices provider in the Philippines, HONOR, has recently launched its newest flagship phone, and here are the reasons why you should quickly get your hands on the all new HONOR Magic5 Pro!

“It is very rare to have a phone with an IP Rating as high as IP68, and for it to perform very well in other aspects too. HONOR has ensured that the all-powerful HONOR Magic5 Pro includes these specs without compromising its other features,” said Stephen Cheng, HONOR Philippines Vice President.

The 6 in this scoring indicates the phone’s resistance to solid debris such as dust and very fine particles, while the 8 pertains to its resistance to water. This means that this smartphone can withstand being submerged for up to 30 minutes – truly the perfect phone, rain or shine!

HONOR Magic5 Pro’s water dip tests have also been making waves online – as seen on Azrael Coladilla’s video: https://bit.ly/3PQN00k and when it was used in the middle of the rain on When in Manila’s fun-filled reels: https://bit.ly/43j99aC.

Leftmost photo from Sky Gavin/When in Manila

HONOR Magic5 Pro Price and Availability

HONOR Magic5 Pro is available in two colorways, Midnight Black and Meadow Green for Php 59,990. FREE HONOR Band 6 smartwatch and HONOR X3 Lite Earbuds both worth Php 6,000 are also available as freebies 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 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.

Avail the power smartphone online and offline stores nationwide through GPlan 2499 with one-time cash-out of Php 17,400 and enjoy 25GB Data, Unlimited Calls and Texts to all networks, as well as Landline Calls. You may check out bit.ly/GlobeMagic5Pro for availability of the device.

HONOR Payday Sale to offer deals and discounts up to Php 2,000 off on selected items!

Grab your favorite HONOR devices at discounted prices this Payday Sale! You may avail the HONOR Magic5 Pro for Php 58, 840 with . Catch these deals and more from July 11 to 16, 2023 via HONOR’s Online Partner Stores at Lazada (https://s.lazada.com.ph/s.hsr3z), Shopee (https://shope.ee/1LApXmPIen), and Tiktok Shop (https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSLN2DNm1/).

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/.

REFERENCES & MEDIA CONTACTS:

Pao Oga
PR Manager
paoo_honor@prl.ph
09190016898

Denis Santos
Senior PR Officer

M: +63 917 174 5327
E: deniss_honor@prl.ph
www.hihonor.com/ph

July 11, 2023
YAMAHA CELEBRATES FILIPINO ATHLETES IN PHILIPPINES SPORTS EXPO

Yamaha Motor Philippines, Inc. became part of the first ever Philippine Sports Expo which was held in the Crystal Pavilion at Okada Manila. The Yamaha Philippines Racing team would be the main attraction for the brand as they stood alongside the top athletes in the nation.

Coming off the most recent round of the Asia Road Racing Championship were riders April King Mascardo and Gian Carlo Mauricio of the UMA MMR Yamaha Racing Team. They are joined by the Japan Leg Race 2 Champion, the Hitman, J.E. Inguito. And McKinley Kyle Paz joined in via zoom from Portugal where he is currently competing in the 4th round of the FIM JRGP European Championships.

Yamaha has been developing Filipino Motorsports athletes for more than a decade now. It started cultivating riders with a grass roots program that gave an avenue for Filipinos to compete and elevate their skills. Then, they further developed the potential of key individuals and took them to the next level. Today their roster of international riders is representing the Philippines in top global races.

The Philippines is one step closer to the European World Championship which is the next step in their development plan. That is due to the hard work of the Yamaha Philippine Racing Team and all its partners who are at the forefront of the Race your Flag Campaign.

It is almost certain that you will see more of Yamaha in Filipino Sporting events such as these because it not only aims to elevate riders but also the motorsports industry as a whole. Providing another avenue to give pride to the Philippines.

Stay updated by following the Yamaha socials:
Website: https://www.yamaha-motor.com.ph/index.html
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/ph.yamaha
YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/yamahamotorphils
IG: https://www.instagram.com/yamahaphilippines/?hl=en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/YamahaMotorPH
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yamahamotorph

REFERENCE:

Lariza Garcia

July 7, 2023
Schoology: The Breakthrough Classroom of the New Normal

During the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic, the education sector needed guidance on how students would continue learning despite limitations at home. Many digital learning management systems (LMS) were explored, searching for the best alternative to physical classrooms. Among them, Rex Education’s Schoology has grown in popularity and has become one of the most useful and impactful LMS.

Schoology is a cloud-based LMS that helps educators and academic institutions create engaging content, teach lessons, and evaluate students’ performance, bringing learning and assessment together in one platform.

This digital tool enables users to utilize new and existing content, making it easy to create instructional materials. It contains rich shared resources, including user-generated lessons, assignments, and exams. Furthermore, its assessment tools aid teachers in more efficiently annotating and grading student responses. It also includes data and analytic functions for tracking student progress and identifying learning gaps.

LMS oversight is more complex than it appears. Apart from the country’s challenges with Internet connectivity, some people may need more technical expertise to use this kind of system. However, this is manageable with Schoology because it is easy to navigate, user-friendly, and has a broader reach.

Moreover, Schoology is the only LMS with a built-in collaboration feature, connecting everyone to the same network to improve communication and sharing in the classroom, throughout the institution, and even globally. It makes linking apps, materials, and systems easier, allowing any institution’s system or requirements to run and be monitored more seamlessly. Additionally, using its mobile application, any student or teacher can access resources, classes, assignments, and discussions no matter where they are.

As witnessed, especially in the last three years, learning management systems are becoming increasingly crucial in helping teachers and learners manage, plan, deliver, and track the learning process. Therefore, selecting the best system, such as Schoology, is vital to meet everyone’s needs and assist schools, teachers, and learners in achieving their goals.

The country has reopened schools recently and returned to a face-to-face learning modality. Despite this, it is safe to conclude that some pandemic breakthroughs, such as online learning, are here to stay. After all, Schoology is not a replacement for physical classrooms but rather a tool to aid learning strategies, provide flexibility to accommodate more students and strengthen the educational system.

REFERENCE:

Richard C. Mamuyac

July 7, 2023
Piso Sale and Up to 30% Discount on Selected Devices, and More, Await You this Coming HONOR Super 7.7 Sale!

Catch HONOR’s Flash Sale discounts, exclusive freebie bundles, and free shipping nationwide on Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok!

Manila, Philippines, July 05, 2023 – Leading smart devices provider in the Philippines, HONOR, has dropped their much-awaited deals for the 7.7 HONOR Sale on Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop! Up to Php 2,350 worth of discounts are up for grabs with exciting bundles and free shipping nationwide from July 7 to 11, 2023.

“Now is the best time to gift yourselves with our lineup of HONOR devices, currently offered at discounted prices! From smartphones, laptops, tablets, and accessories, there’s certainly an HONOR item perfect for you. Make sure to check our Online Partner Stores, and avail these awesome deals this 7.7 HONOR Sale!” said Stephen Cheng, HONOR Philippines Vice President.

Treat yourself with hot-selling HONOR gadgets this 7.7 HONOR Sale! HONOR Philippines’ latest flagship phone will also be available at a discounted price until July 11! Available in two colorways, Meadow Green and Midnight Black, you may now purchase HONOR Magic5 Pro for only Php 57,690, with HONOR Band 6+ and HONOR Earbuds X3 Lite as exclusive freebies!

Receive a FREE Magic Keyboard worth Php 5,990 when you buy an HONOR Pad 8, and get a FREE Premium HONOR bag worth Php 2,000 for every purchase of HONOR MagicBook X 14 or MagicBook X 15. You may also avail the brand’s latest flagship phone, the HONOR Magic5 Pro, at a discounted price and with freebies worth Php 6,000 – and yes, all with Free Shipping across all platforms!

Get up to 30% off on selected HONOR devices during the HONOR 7.7 Flash Sale! The campaign will also include another round of Piso Sale, where you can purchase an HONOR Device for as low as Php 1 across all platforms. Get these and more when you check out via Lazada (https://bit.ly/3ZsS0Jx), Shopee (https://bit.ly/3J1Zv5n) and TikTok Shop (https://bit.ly/3IMaizo) from July 07 to 11, 2023.

For more information 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).

REFERENCE & MEDIA CONTACTS:

Rielle Mae Ruiz
PR and Events Officer
M: 0969 496 1312
E: rieller_honor@prl.ph

July 5, 2023
Get your HONOR Magic5 Pro via GPlan 2499 with 25GB Data, Unli All-net Call & Text, and Freebies!

Run, don’t walk! HONOR Magic5 Pro is now available through Globe Postpaid Plans with one-time Cash-out via GPlan 2499.

HONOR Philippines has just announced the availability of its newest flagship HONOR Magic5 Pro via Globe Postpaid Plans. You can now avail it through GPlan 2499 with one-time cash-out of Php 17,400 to enjoy 25GB Data, Unli All-Net Call & Text and Landline calls!

“We are very excited to make our powerful flagship HONOR Magic5 Pro more accessible to our HONOR fans nationwide. The availability of HONOR Magic5 Pro in both offline and online Globe stores will give more options to Filipinos to get a hand of our industry-leading offer,” said HONOR Philippines Vice President Stephen Cheng.

EXPERIENCE THE POWER OF MAGIC

HONOR Magic5 Pro boasts a Triple Main Camera combination alongside the AI-powered upgraded HONOR Image Engine, the HONOR Magic5 Pro has achieved the #1 position in the DXOMARK Smartphone Camera ranking for the first quarter of 2023.

Delivering an exceptional photography experience, the HONOR Magic5 Pro debuts an all-new Millisecond Falcon Capture feature, enabling users to capture complex scenes with remarkable ease and clarity. The camera also boasts a breakthrough AI Motion Sensing Capture, enabling users to shoot their best moments, every time.

The HONOR Magic5 Pro is equipped with IMAX Enhanced Movie Master to produce cinematic-style videos, bringing also an exceptional videography experience to smartphone users. On top of that, HONOR Magic5 Pro also guarantees an immersive viewing experience whether you are browsing, gaming, or reading with its 6.81-inch1 LTPO Quad-Curved Floating Display with a Novel Display Luminance Enhancement Technology.

HONOR MAGIC5 PRO IS NOW AVAILABLE VIA GLOBE POSTPAID PLANS

Available at select Globe stores nationwide and online (https://bit.ly/GlobeMagic5Pro), you can now take home HONOR Magic5 Pro in stunning Emerald Green or Midnight Black with one-time cash-out of Php 17,400 via GPlan 2499 that comes with Unli All-Net Calls & Text, Landline Calls, and 25GB Data. But wait, there’s more! When you renew or apply NOW, you will get a FREE HONOR Band 6 smartwatch and HONOR X3 Lite Earbuds both worth Php 6,000!

You can also get other HONOR smartphones via Globe Postpaid Plans; HONOR X6 with one-time cash-out of Php2,000 via GPlan 799, HONOR 70 5G with Zero Cash-out via GPlan 1999, and the viral HONOR X9a 5G with zero Cash-out starting with GPlan 1799!

For more information 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/.

REFERENCE & MEDIA CONTACT:

Denis Santos
Senior PR Officer

M: +63 917 174 5327
E: deniss_honor@prl.ph
www.hihonor.com/ph

June 30, 2023
Jollibee Group Foundation, DOST Partner to Elevate Lives and Livelihoods of Smallholder Farmers

Jollibee Group Foundation (JGF), the social development arm of Jollibee Group, and the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding, which aims to further enrich their efforts in developing the entrepreneurial capacity of smallholder producers and link to agriculture value chains.

“This partnership is an important milestone for farmer entrepreneurs. PCAARRD’s expertise in research and development in agriculture will surely help create access to more technologies that can enhance farmers’ livelihood to become more profitable,” said Gisela Tiongson, executive director of JGF.

The agreement between DOST-PCAARRD and JGF focuses on further promoting sustainable agricultural practices through technology transfer, access to knowledge, and tools to enhance productivity. It also aims to improve research and development activities to bring forth science and technology-based solutions for agri-aqua enterprises. The program also includes networking and market linkages to ensure the viability of agro-enterprises.

Partnership for Agro-Entrepreneurship. The MOU signing was held at the DOST-PCAARRD Innovation and Technology Center in the presence of (seated, from left): (place names in this sequence for easier read) JGF Executive Director Gisela Tiongson (seated, third from left); JGF Senior Program Manager Ma Laize Ar Cruzat (seated, fourth from left); DOST-PCAARRD Executive Director Dr. Reynaldo V. Ebora (seated, second from left); and DOST Undersecretary Leah J. Buendia (seated, first from left).

Of this, DOST-PCAARRD Executive Director Dr. Reynaldo V. Ebora said, “We believe that this partnership for agro-entrepreneurship will strengthen PCAARRD’s efforts in addressing technology gaps to improve quality and productivity, as well as in building the capacities of farmer groups and partner LGUs to provide opportunities to tap institutional markets. We are also certain that this will pave the way to strengthen the implementation of projects and activities with the end goal of achieving JGF’s mission and PCAARRD’s mandates.”

This initiative also supports JGF’s Farmer Entrepreneurship Program (FEP), which empowers and helps smallholder farmers sharpen their technical and business acumen, as well as partnership-building skills. FEP uses the Agro-Enterprise Clustering Approach to assist farmer groups supplying Jollibee Group and other markets.

To date, Jollibee Group has accredited 18 farmer groups across the country that supply more than 9,000 metric tons of vegetables to the company, which accounts for more than P360 million in total sales.

REFERENCE:

Lariza Garcia

June 28, 2023
Jollibee Group Strengthens Growth of its Foreign Franchised Brands

Record-Breaking Store Openings. The Jollibee Group opened 23 stores of Burger King in 2022, the highest number of store openings in a single year for Burger King in the Philippines.

The Jollibee Group is focused on strengthening the performance of its foreign franchised brands in the Philippines as part of its growth plans.

“We aim to become the leading market developer of foreign restaurants brands in the country. By leveraging our brand portfolio to provide diverse offerings for various market segments at different price points, and strategically expanding our store network, Burger King, Yoshinoya, and Panda Express are expected to continuously contribute to the sustainable growth of our domestic business,” said Joseph Tanbuntiong, Jollibee Group Country Head for Philippine Business.

Store Openings

As part of the company’s expansion efforts in 2022, Burger King opened 23 stores, which is their highest number of store openings in a year. It also opened its 125th milestone store in 2022 and five Bike ‘n Dine stores located in Shaw Wack-Wack San Juan; Visayas Ave. Quezon City; Vermosa in Imus, Cavite; Alabang-West in Muntinlupa; and Carmona Cavite.

In 2022, the Jollibee Group also relaunched Japan’s world-famous Beef Bowl Chain, Yoshinoya. This is its first ever Japanese food chain, making it a strong addition to the foreign franchised brands currently operated by the company. Yoshinoya serves a beefed-up menu in a newly redesigned contemporary and casual Japanese space headlined by their world-famous gyudon or beef bowl.

Successful Relaunch. The Jollibee Group successfully relaunched Yoshinoya in the Philippines with a refreshed store design and menu offering.

Last year, Yoshinoya opened four stores and renovated three existing stores. The Jollibee Group formed a 50-50 joint venture with YIPI—the Philippine subsidiary of Asia Yoshinoya International Sdn. Bhd. and Yoshinoya Holdings Co. Ltd. in June 2021. The said partnership established Yoshinoya Jollibee Foods, Inc., which operates the Yoshinoya stores in the country and plans to expand Yoshinoya’s store network to 50 stores in the long term.

Meanwhile, Panda Express opened ten stores last year, five of which were the first in its host cities—Robinsons Place Ermita in Manila, SM Southmall in Las Piñas, Betterliving in Parañaque, Shell SLT in Muntinlupa, and Greenhills in San Juan. In February 2023, Panda Express opened its first drive-thru restaurant in Asia with the launch of its Sumulong Highway branch. This new location in Marikina City also marks Panda Restaurant Group’s 100th international restaurant. Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. (PRG) and the Jollibee Group formed JBPX Foods, Inc., a joint venture in 2019 to bring the world’s largest American Chinese dining concept in the Philippines.

Milestone Opening. The first drive-thru store of Panda Express in Asia was opened by the Jollibee Group in Marikina City. This also marks the brand’s 100thinternational branch.

Exciting Product Offerings

The Jollibee Group’s thrust with its foreign franchised brands is to bring the authentic experience to Filipinos. Apart from this, the Jollibee Group also provides menu offerings that are either unique to Philippine market or among the best performing for these franchised brands in the region and the world.

On top of its iconic entree, the Original Orange Chicken®, Panda Express introduced Kung Pao Fish last year for the season of Lent. Its Beef Broccoli and Honey Walnut Shrimp are also among the best-selling dishes in the region. Meanwhile, Yoshinoya—with its signature beef bowl—also offered dishes that Filipino foodies can enjoy such as Tempura, Karaage, and desserts like Mochi Matcha Ice Cream and Coffee Jelly.

Burger King Philippines was also acknowledged as having one of the best-in-class launches in Asia for its new product Chicken King. Other exciting new products that guests enjoyed for a limited time last year were Cheese Bites, Plant-Based X-tra Long Chicken, Spicy Chicken King, Spicy Chicken Nuggets, and Truffle Whopper.

For this year, the Jollibee Group is set to open more stores for Burger King, Yoshinoya, and Panda Express. These new store openings form part of the company’s goal to become one of the top five restaurant companies in the world.

“Our thrust is to bring the original experience of these popular brands to the Filipino people. I am confident that with the success of our foreign franchised brands, and with the continued support of their fans, Jollibee Group will succeed in achieving its long-term growth plans,” Tanbuntiong added.

REFERENCE:

Lariza Garcia

June 28, 2023
HONOR is the Official Smartphone Partner of Gamers8, empowers PUBG Mobile World Invitational

HONOR empowers the world’s biggest gaming and esports festival, Gamers8: The Land of Heroes, as the official smartphone partner, starting on July 6 in Riyadh.

Manila, Philippines, June 27, 2023 – Gamers8: The Land of Heroes, the world’s biggest gaming and esports festival has partnered with HONOR, a leading global provider of smart devices, to provide all mobile phones for the festival and its esports competitions.

A Main Partner for Gamers8: The Land of Heroes, HONOR’s smartphone partnership agreement will also see the PUBG Mobile World Invitational (PMWI), which takes place from 11^th to 16^th July, played exclusively on the brand’s smartphones.

The world’s top teams of PUBG Mobile will gather to compete for the title, and they will all be using the HONOR Magic5 Pro as their official device. The HONOR Magic5 Pro is a revolutionary device and with its powerful processing capabilities, stunning display, and advanced features, the HONOR Magic5 Pro promises to enhance the gaming experience for players, ensuring that every movement and decision made by players is executed with precision and speed. With the fusion of talent and innovation, this year’s PUBG Mobile World Invitational (PMWI) is set to be an unforgettable display of gaming excellence powered by the HONOR Magic5 Pro.

Organized by the Saudi Esports Federation, the festival runs for eight weeks from July 6 at Boulevard Riyadh City and features top gaming titles complemented by live music from star acts and a multitude of activities and attractions.

There will also be an HONOR booth in the festival venue to promote the brand and its latest product, where attendees can visit the booth at the festival venue to experience firsthand the brand’s cutting-edge innovations and latest products, as well as social media activations and raffles for gaming fans to win sought-after tickets to Gamers8: The Land of Heroes

Mr. Turki Alfawzan, CEO, Saudi Esports Federation, said: “Connectivity is essential in the modern world, and we are delighted to welcome HONOR to the Gamers8: The Land of Heroes roster as a Main and Official Smartphone Partner. The partnership agreement will see a series of summer activities and activations take place that both parties are looking forward to immensely. Gaming fans in particular will enjoy watching the PUBG MOBILE World Invitational tournament taking place on HONOR phones – the reaction to this news from the competition’s professional players has been unanimously positive.”

“HONOR is privileged to partner with Gamers8: The Land of Heroes, the highly anticipated competition that has captured the attention and excitement of the gaming community worldwide and we are proud to play a significant role in this festival.” Said Mr. Daniel Wang, President, HONOR Middle East & Africa. “HONOR understands the needs of tech-savvy users in the Saudi Market particularly in the realm of gaming. By providing them with cutting-edge devices like the HONOR Magic5 Pro, we aim to elevate their gaming experiences to new levels and cater to their ever-changing requirements.”

Gamers8: The Land of Heroes has a prize pool of $45 million – triple that of Gamers8 last year. The festival concludes with the Next World Forum, a gaming and esports forum held at the Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Center on August 30-31, that brings together sector leaders and experts from around the world.

For further Gamers8 details, including ticket sales, please see all the information available on the event website.

For more information 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 Shop: (Tiktok.com/@honorphilippines). To check out HONOR’s complete list of retail stores, go to https://www.hihonor.com/ph/retailers/.

Reference & Media Contacts:
Pao Oga
PR Manager
paoo_honor@prl.ph
09190016898

Denis Santos
Sr. PR Officer
deniss_honor@prl.ph
09171745327

Rielle Ruiz
PR and Events Officer
rieller_honor@prl.ph
09694961312

June 27, 2023