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  • SPOTTED: Share This Billboard and Win a Brand New HONOR X9c 5G

    SPOTTED: Share This Billboard and Win a Brand New HONOR X9c 5G

    Who else wants to have a new phone?

    Hurry! Capture HONOR X9c 5G’s billboard along EDSA and you will get a chance to win a phone

    Manila, Philippines, January 20, 2025 – Leading smart devices provider HONOR Philippines took pride with its first ever billboard. Staying to its innovative and out-of-the-box concepts, a mechanical billboard just for the toughest phone can be seen along EDSA-Kamuning. Capture it and you might just win your very own HONOR X9c 5G!

    HONOR

    “We’re very proud of our growth. We started two years ago, and our progress has been unstoppable. Now, we’re launching our very first billboard and we’ve got something for our HONOR fans. Spot and share to win an HONOR X9c 5G,” said HONOR Philippines Vice President Stephen Cheng.

    Spot and Win and HONOR X9c 5G Billboard Contest

    From January 16 to 31, you can get a chance to WIN a brand-new HONOR X9c 5G in just three easy steps!

    1. Like and Follow HONOR Philippines Social Media Pages (FB, IG, TikTok, X)

    2. Take a video or photo of the HONOR X9c 5G billboard

    3. Post and answer the question; “Why do you deserve to win an HONOR X9c 5G?” and tag three of your friends with the hashtags: #HONORX9c5G #TheToughestPhone #AllAngleTripleDefense #SpotTheToughestPhone

    The winner will be announced on February 5, 2025 via HONOR PH’s Instagram Story.

    A BRAND-NEW ROLEX DATEJUST Watch is still up for grabs when you pre-order HONOR X9c 5G until January 24 for only Php 16,999! Run to any HONOR Experience and Partner Store or online via Lazada (https://bit.ly/Laz_X9c_PR), Shopee (https://bit.ly/Shop_X9c_PR) and TikTok Shop (https://bit.ly/TikTok_X9c_PR).

    For more affordable payment options, the HONOR X9c 5G is also available through installments via TikTok Paylater with the same freebies until January 24, 2025.

    HONOR X9c 5G Billboard Contest
    HONOR X9c 5G Billboard Contest

    For more information and exciting 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/.

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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 enable 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 

  • SOLANE Ignites Change, Partners with Rise Against Hunger Philippines

    SOLANE Ignites Change, Partners with Rise Against Hunger Philippines

    Why SOLANE Ignites Change and Partners with Rise Against Huger Philippines?

    FUELING HOPE, ONE MEAL AT A TIME. SOLANE and Rise Against Hunger Philippines team up to bring warm, nutritious meals to communities in need.

    (TONDO, MANILA – PHILIPPINES) SOLANE, the country’s leading LPG brand, is proud to announce its recent partnership with Rise Against Hunger Philippines (RAHP). This collaboration is part of the company’s CSR initiatives, where they aim to provide nutritious lunch meals to underserved communities across the country.

    FIGHT AGAINST HUNGER. Through this partnership, SOLANE provided 500 nutritious lunch meals to individuals in need within the Barangays 101,105,106,128 & 129 Zone 8 District 1 in Tondo, Manila, demonstrating their commitment to alleviating hunger.

    “Solane has been very active in CSR activities since the start of our operations in the communities where we operate. From feeding programs that cater to our less fortunate brethren to imparting our expertise by providing safety trainings on the handling of LPG to the grassroot levels said Dennis Palomar, Public Affairs Officer, Isla Group Corporation.

    ALL FOR ONE. Solane, Rise Against Hunger Philippines, ERDA Foundatio, Inc. and the local government of Barangay 106 in Tondo Manila collaborated to orient residents in the proper and safe use of LPG gas.

    With regards to their partnership with RAHP, Solane has been a staunch supporter since the first quarter of 2024. The company has also donated free Solane LPG refill vouchers, and last November 15, Solane sponsored a mobile kitchen project that served as an extension of RAHP’s food banking program.

    📷“Barangay 106 is located in Tondo, Manila, a very crowded community where fire incidents occur frequently, largely due to houses built with light materials. These factors make the community highly vulnerable to fire disasters. Through Solane’s CSR initiatives, residents participated in a learning session on the proper and safe use of LPG in their homes. This education equips them with the knowledge to prevent fire incidents caused by unsafe LPG usage, ultimately fostering a safer and more responsible community” said Arlene Castro, RAHP representative.

    FOR THEIR PEACE OF MIND. A total of 250 parents attended Solane’s orientation on the safety of LPG.

    Solane has been actively promoting the safety use of LPG, particularly by partnering with Local Government Units (LGU), because the company believes that beyond their quality products, there has to be a peace of mind to all their customers who are patronizing Solane LPG. And this is what it sets them apart from other brands in the industry.

    “All of our CSR efforts are done hand in hand with LGUs. Local collaboration is key in coming up with relevant programs that is valued by the community similar to our Bgy 106 project also in collaboration with Rise Against Hunger” said Palomar. In the past, people approached LPG safety with indifference thinking all brands are the same. Thru the collective efforts of Solane, the communities, government agencies like BFP and DOE people now have increased awareness on LPG safety thru our product knowledge seminars in the barangays. It is a continuing education effort and has made Solane synonymous with safety, reliability and peace of mind”, added Palomar.

    Aside from RAHP, the company’s recent CSR event in Tondo also included beneficiaries selected by Educational Research and Development Assistance (ERDA), Foundation, Inc.

    EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES. Solane will continue with their CSR efforts as they reach out to communities that will benefit from their orientation in learning the safe use of LPG.

    “We are very fortunate that over 250 parents attended this worthwhile event where it teaches the members of our community on how to properly manage and use LPG gas to avoid accidents to happen” said Dolor Cardeno, Executive Director, ERDA Foundation, Inc. “Marami ang nakinabang sa ating event ngayon dahi lsa orientation na ibinigay ng Solane para sa utilization at taman gpaggamit ng LPG para sa kaligtasan ng bawat pamilya na gumagamit nito. Malaking bagay ito dahil ang mga magulang na kasama natin ngayon ay sila ang nagluluto ng pagkain. Ang mga bigay ninyongorientation ay magbibigay sa kanila ng sapat na kaalaman sa tamang paggamit ng LPG upang maiwasan ang mga aksidente tulad ng sunog”, added Cardeno

    Safety, reliability and peace of mind are in our DNA and part of everything we do. We are strong advocates of safety and as such our CSRs are crafted around these principles. We do have regular CSR programs with partner communities/organizations to ensure sustainability and relevant social impact.

    This partnership between SOLANE and Rise Against Hunger Philippines underscores the power of corporate social responsibility and the collective effort to address hunger and malnutrition in the country.

    ABOUT ISLA LPG CORPORATION

    Isla LPG Corporation is a leading LPG supplier in the Philippines, providing LPG for household and industrial use. The company’s flagship brand, Solane, is one of the most recognizable brands in the country. Isla LPG has a nationwide network of distributors and retail stores and operates strategically located LPG refilling plants.

    ABOUT RISE AGAINST HUNGER PHILIPPINES (RAHP)

    Rise Against Hunger is growing a global movement to end hunger by empowering communities, nourishing lives and responding to emergencies.

    RAHP is working to implement holistic solutions to hunger and food insecurity through the distribution of nutritious meals, sustainable farming initiatives, food banking operations and more.

    ABOUT ERDA FOUNDATION INC

    Educational Research and Development Assistance (ERDA), founded by Fr. Pierre Tritz, SJ in 1974, has been giving hope to Filipino children who want to complete their education. ERDA also provides support to their families from disadvantaged communities.

    ERDA has been facilitating educational assistance (school supplies, bags, uniforms and miscellaneous fees), Catch-up program (tutorials, workshops) and leadership and life skills training for the children for them to experience holistic education.

    ABOUT DEAR ME FOUNDATION

    Dear Me Foundation is a non-profit organization responsible for identifying ERDA Foundation as beneficiary of the feeding activity.

    Reference & Media Contact:

    Lariza Garcia

  • BREAKING: HONOR Sets New Guinness World Record for HONOR X9c 5G!

    BREAKING: HONOR Sets New Guinness World Record for HONOR X9c 5G!

    Why HONOR Sets New Guinness World Record for HONOR X9c 5G?

    HONOR X9c 5G is not even officially launched, yet it broke history already!

    HONOR has announced on January 6, 2025 why HONOR Sets New Guinness World Record for HONOR X9c 5G? It is official! Leading smart devices provider HONOR Philippines created history as its upcoming phone HONOR X9c 5G just set a new Guinness World Record for “The Most People Performing a Mobile Phone Drop Test Simultaneously” after 264 participants simultaneously dropped the latest HONOR X9c 5G. The toughest phone HONOR X9c 5G is set to be officially launched on January 10 live on Facebook (https://bit.ly/X9cLaunch_PR).

    “A win for HONOR is a win for the Filipinos. Prior to its launch, the toughest phone already has already set a Guinness World Record and this is a feat for everyone who supported us since day one. But we still have big news to share with everyone so stay tuned on January 10,” said HONOR Philippines Vice President Stephen Cheng.

    The new HONOR X9c 5G sports an all-angle triple defense feature that has an SGS 5-Star rating for Drop Resistance. It also defied an industry standard as it can withstand up to two-meter drops.

    HONOR X9c 5G also has water resistance feature with an IP65M rating. It can be submerged up to 25cm deep for a maximum of 5 minutes.

    The biggest surprise of HONOR for the HONOR X9c 5G is the boiling test – a new trend that will make social media go wild yet again. With its heat resistance, the toughest phone can take extreme temperatures ranging from -40°C cold to 70°C hot.

    Interested to know more about the toughest phone? Don’t dare miss its grand launch live on Facebook (https://bit.ly/X9cLaunch_PR) on January 10, 6PM!

    For more information and exciting 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/.

    In the meantime, check out HONOR’s wide array of mobile phones, tablets, and laptops at any HONOR Experience and Partner Stores nationwide or online via Shopee (https://bit.ly/HONORPHShopee), Lazada (https://bit.ly/HONORPHLaz) and TikTok Shop (https://bit.ly/HONORTikTokShop).

    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 enable 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 
  • We Checked What’s Inside the HONOR X9c 5G and Here’s Why It’s The Toughest Phone of 2025

    We Checked What’s Inside the HONOR X9c 5G and Here’s Why It’s The Toughest Phone of 2025

    Find out more on January 10 as we officially unveil the HONOR X9c 5G!

    This day, January 3, 2025 (Manila, Philippines), HONOR Philippines has announced about the HONOR X9c 5G, the Toughest Phone of 2025. Leading smart devices provider HONOR Philippines has done it again with its viral and elevated durability challenge for the most awaited toughest phone of the year, the HONOR X9c 5G. To prove durability claims, HONOR has shared the secrets of how HONOR X9c 5G became highly durable.

    “HONOR X9c 5G has an All-Angle Triple Defense now. It is not just drop-resistant anymore where HONOR X9a and X9b 5G were known for. It is now water and heat-resistant that made this smartphone the toughest phone to hit the market yet,” said HONOR Philippines Vice President Stephen Cheng.

    What’s behind HONOR X9c 5G’s Ultra-Toughness

    1. Back-to-back Super Double Tempered Glass – Not only does the screen use this top-of-the-line tempered class, but the camera module also uses the same material. This glass is more durable than others making it more drop-resistant and scratch-resistant. With this, HONOR X9c 5G now has 360-degree drop resistance for up to two meters in height. HONOR X9c 5G also has survived more than 10 surfaces drop test on marble, cobblestone, gravel, asphalt etc.
    2. Technical principle-under-screen shock-absorbing material – Simply put, the gap between the screen and the middle frame is filled with shock-absorbing materials to reduce the impact of the hard supporting objects of the middle frame on the screen.
    3. 3-layer Water-Resistant Structure – The first layer is an external leakage port protection for side key port, SPK hole, and card tray hole upgraded to LIM (Liquid Injection Molding) rubber ring. The second layer protection which is for interface has USB rubber sleeve adopting straight surface matching + double sealing ribs; the card holder pokes pinholes to control roughness; and the leakage is reduced. The third layer is for board level and software protection: BTB protection with added foam; waterproof detection + software protection

    All this and more when you get the HONOR X9c 5G! Interested in knowing more about the toughest phone? Don’t dare miss its grand launch live on Facebook (https://bit.ly/X9cLaunch_PR) on January 10, 2025, 6PM!

    For more information and exciting 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/.

    In the meantime, check out HONOR’s wide array of mobile phones, tablets, and laptops at any HONOR Experience and Partner Stores nationwide or online via Shopee (https://bit.ly/HONORPHShopee), Lazada (https://bit.ly/HONORPHLaz) and TikTok Shop (https://bit.ly/HONORTikTokShop).

    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 enable 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 
  • CONFIRMED: HONOR X9c 5G is Coming on January 10 but Can It Survive a 500FT Drop Test?

    CONFIRMED: HONOR X9c 5G is Coming on January 10 but Can It Survive a 500FT Drop Test?

    Remember HONOR X9b 5G’s 200-ft Drop Test? Its successor HONOR X9c 5G is attempting 500 feet!

    This January 1, 2025, the management of HONOR Philippines just announced of the confirmation of HONOR x9c 5G’s coming for the 500FT Drop Test. Leading smart devices provider HONOR Philippines just dropped #TheToughestPhone of 2025 as the country celebrated New Year’s Day. Coming on January 10, 2025, HONOR X9c 5G will be launched on HONOR’s Facebook page.

    “This is our biggest launch ever and we’re excited to be dropping this the same time we welcome 2025! This smartphone is stronger with its All-Angle Ultra Defense. HONOR X9c 5G is now water, drop, and heat-resistant. Mark your calendars on January 10 and get to know the toughest phone of 2025,” said HONOR Philippines Vice President Stephen Cheng.

    All-Angle Triple Defense

    The new HONOR X9c 5G sports an all-angle triple defense feature that has an SGS 5-Star rating for Drop Resistance. It also defied an industry standard as it can withstand up to two-meter drops.

    HONOR X9c 5G also has water resistance feature with an IP65M rating. It can be submerged up to 25cm deep for a maximum of 5 minutes.

    The biggest surprise of HONOR for the HONOR X9c 5G is the boiling test – a new trend that will make social media go wild yet again. With its heat resistance, the toughest phone can take extreme temperatures ranging from -40°C cold to 70°C hot.

    So, mark your calendar on January 10 and witness the unveiling of the toughest phone of 2025 – the HONOR X9c 5G. Catch it live on HONOR’s Facebook page.

    For more information and exciting 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/.

    In the meantime, check out HONOR’s wide array of mobile phones, tablets, and laptops at any HONOR Experience and Partner Stores nationwide or online via Shopee (https://bit.ly/HONORPHShopee), Lazada (https://bit.ly/HONORPHLaz) and TikTok Shop (https://bit.ly/HONORTikTokShop).

    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 enable 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 
  • Mark Your Calendars: HONOR’s Toughest Phone Launches January 2025

    Mark Your Calendars: HONOR’s Toughest Phone Launches January 2025

    Are you tough enough to meet HONOR’s toughest phone to date?

    On December 26, 2024, HONOR Philippines announced the coming of HONOR’s Toughest Phone this January 2025. Tougher than ever, leading smart devices provider HONOR Philippines is dropping its most durable phone this January 2025. After a colorful and successful 2024, HONOR sets the new year with an early launch.

    “It’s starting to become a tradition. It has always been like that. New year, new HONOR phone and expect nothing less, it’s gonna break, not the phone, but what we have done in the past. So, watch out,” said HONOR Philippines Vice President Stephen Cheng.

    Known for its breathtaking durability tests, HONOR Philippines aims to top everything they have done so far. This 2024 alone, they smashed their smartphones onto hollow blocks, dropped it from 100-feet distance, and dipped it into pools. The question remains, how can they outdo all of these?

    The highly anticipated announcement was teased on recent HONOR Philippines’ post on Facebook and HONOR enthusiasts, tech aficionados, and the wider public should watch out.

    For more information and exciting 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/.

    In the meantime, check out HONOR’s wide array of mobile phones, tablets, and laptops at any HONOR Experience and Partner Stores nationwide or online via Shopee (https://bit.ly/HONORPHShopee), Lazada (https://bit.ly/HONORPHLaz) and TikTok Shop (https://bit.ly/HONORTikTokShop).

    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 enable 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 
  • Kick off the holiday cheer with URC’s delicious UR Joyful Gifting snack promo

    Kick off the holiday cheer with URC’s delicious UR Joyful Gifting snack promo

    During these holidays, Christmas is more than just gathering around a tree and attending parties. They say the true essence of the holiday is the happiness that you share with everyone through thoughtful acts.

    With the season of giving now in full swing, you can start sharing and celebrating joy or “share-lebrating” joy with gifts that your whole household can enjoy, such as snacks and drinks that your family will love. Universal Robina Corporation (URC), the maker of beloved snacks and beverages, is delighting everyone this Christmas with the UR Joyful Gifting promo. It includes brands like Piattos, Nova, Cloud 9, C2, Swiss Miss, El Real, and many more that you can gift to loved ones and share it during noche buena.

    UR Joyful Gifting is a thoughtful way to share-lebrate joy with your loved ones this Christmas season, giving them delicious food and snacks to enjoy anytime, anywhere. If you need snacks and drinks while studying, working, watching TV, and commuting, you can grab from your UR Joyful Gifting haul.
    Most importantly, the UR Joyful Gifting promo also extends joy to kids from URC’s partner foundations.

    For every P500 purchase of the UR Joyful Gifting bundle, you share-lebrate joy and give kids the chance to take part in a fun movie experience. At the same time, you can get a chance to get movie passes for yourself and your loved ones as well. You’re not just making moments more delightful at home this holiday season; you’re also coming together with other snack lovers to bring that same cheer to young kids.

    You can find and get URC’s delightful products at Robinsons Supermarkets and Metro Supermarkets nationwide. The UR Joyful Gifting promo runs until December 31, 2024 in Metro Supermarkets and January 15, 2025 in Robinsons Supermarkets.

    URC aims to continuously delight consumers with good food choices and fun experiences through multiple initiatives, especially during the season of giving. One of these initiatives is the UR Joyful Gifting promo, which highlights the importance of showing care and spreading love within the community. Through this, and in partnership with consumers, URC hopes to share-lebrate the holiday and bring joy to select foundations.

    Start share-lebrating the joy and grab UR Joyful Gifting at your nearby supermarkets. For more information, check out the official Facebook pages of Robinsons Supermarket and The Metro Stores.

    Universal Robina Corporation (URC) produces iconic brands such as Piattos, Nova, VCut, Calbee, Cloud 9, Nips, Hello, El Real, C2, and Swiss Miss, which have been part of Filipinos’ lives for decades. One of the country’s largest food and beverage manufacturers, URC has also dabbled into the spiked seltzer category with Chill, as well as the breading category with the healthy and delicious VegiGood!.

    To learn more about URC, visit its website (www.urc.com.ph), Facebook page (@URCPhilippines) and TikTok account (@URCPhilippines).

    Enjoy your family bonding this holiday season with Jack ‘n Jill Piattos.

    Share-lebrate the season of giving with your favorite URC treats.

    Make your Christmas share-lebration sweeter with Hello!

  • First Eduspec Inc. encourages institutions to be STEAM-STRONG for the future of learners

    First Eduspec Inc. encourages institutions to be STEAM-STRONG for the future of learners

    First Eduspec Inc. advocates organizations to STEAM-STRONG for the future of diverse learners in the diverse communities, this day & beyond.

    The results of the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) and other international standardized tests have brought attention to the poor performance of Filipino learners, underscoring the ongoing challenges in the quality of education in our country today. Filipino students are falling behind in critical areas, particularly math and science, ranking 77th among 81 countries in the 2022 PISA rankings released in December 2023.

    For First Eduspec Inc. (FEI), this news presents a challenge and an opportunity to provide better support for learners by emphasizing their STEAM curriculum. With a purposive and well-designed STEAM curriculum, experiential tools to test and hone students’ skills, assessments to measure performance, and continuous professional development programs for teachers, Filipino learners can fully realize their potential and become more equipped and STEAM-strong. All these are offered by FEI, a multinational organization known for its innovative, technology-based educational solutions and services, and a sister company of Rex Education, a leading academic publisher in the country.

    On October 11, FEI and REX underscored their commitment in a special program to address the challenges of providing better support for Filipino learners in STEAM education as they prepare to become future-ready citizens of a digital, technology-driven world.

    Themed Armed and Equipped: Nurturing Future-Ready Citizens Through Leveled-Up STEAM Learning with First Eduspec Inc., the program featured keynotes from prominent STEAM stakeholders, including FEI General Manager Willard Paras and Dr. Alfons Jayson Pelgone of the Philippine Normal University. FEI and Rex Education also reaffirmed their commitment to actively support initiatives aimed at advancing the Philippine education system and further empowering Filipino learners.

    “At FEI, we have made it our mission to come up with STEAM learning solutions that are relevant, needs-driven, and research- and evidence-based to respond to the ever-changing needs for innovative learning solutions,” Paras said, as he discussed the four pillars of FEI’s STEAM-STRONG programs:

    1. STEAM curriculum designed to develop 21st-century skills.
    2. Authentic assessment for evidence-based teaching, learning dynamics, and evaluation of students’ skills achievement.
    3. Educational technology to help students and teachers familiarize themselves with the world of work.
    4. Capacity building and professional development for institutions, and especially teachers, to effectively deliver these programs.

    “We work closely with every partner and institution to ensure schools are ready to assist learners in their STEAM journey. We provide training and workshops to help empower teachers and instructors, enabling them to become competent STEAM enthusiasts who can, in turn, arm and equip our learners,” Paras added.

    In his keynote, REX CEO Don Timothy Buhain reflected on the Philippines’ low PISA ranking, calling it “a challenge for all of us” and prompting the audience to consider these vital questions: How are we teaching STEAM in our schools? Are we truly giving our learners all the tools and support they need to succeed in the real world?

    “This is a conversation we need to have, and I am happy we are here as part of the solution. We will do more,” Buhain assured.

    “With FEI’s guidance, our STEAM offerings have been significantly enhanced, enabling us to better meet the needs of our learners. For us at REX, FEI is family—an integral contributor to the symphony of learning solutions we have developed over the years. This relationship grows stronger every day as we approach our 75th year of nurturing Filipino learners,” Buhain said.

    These needs have only increased in the 21st century, with the introduction of digital learning technologies fundamentally transforming how people learn and interact with information. This transformation underscores the importance of technology—a core component of STEAM—in ensuring young people’s successful participation in all spheres of life.

    In line with this, PISA has introduced in its ninth cycle a new, innovative domain: Learning in a Digital World, which assesses students’ ability to learn and thrive in digital environments alongside its usual evaluations of core skills in math and science. FEI and Rex Education’s STEAM-STRONG initiative aims to help improve Filipino learners’ performance in PISA and prepare them for a digital, technology-driven future.

    The special event also marked the launch of the Partnership Graduate Studies Program with First City Providential College, an institution granted autonomous status by the Commission on Higher Education. The program will offer advanced learning opportunities in STEAM and robotics education to further empower educators. Additionally, the event included the soft launch of the Federation of Robotics Schools in the Philippines, an organization dedicated to advancing coding, robotics, and STEAM learning nationwide through various programs and activities.

    A total of 55 schools have signed up for FEI’s robotics program for SY 2024–2025, including St. Mary’s College (Quezon City), which showcased an agricultural robot prototype designed to help Filipino farmers cultivate their fields. This demonstration highlights both the far-reaching impact of robotics in various aspects of life and the exceptional talent of Filipino students in this high-tech field.

    Reference:

    Lariza Garcia