Philippine Lifestyle Sourcing Expo 2026 Connects Philippine Businesses with New Sourcing Opportunities This October

“Trade has always been about connecting people with the goods and services they need. Today, digital platforms have expanded this reach, enabling even small businesses to serve customers across the country and beyond. Events such as PHLSE help Filipino entrepreneurs grow, become more competitive, and enter new markets.” ~Win Gatchalian, Senate President from the Senate of the Philippines

Three specialized shows come together at SMX Convention Center Manila to help retailers, brands, distributors, and e-commerce businesses discover products and supplier partnerships

Businesses looking to expand their product lines, discover new suppliers, and explore new market opportunities can find a wider range of sourcing possibilities at the Philippine Lifestyle Sourcing Expo 2026 (PHLSE), happening October 8-10, 2026 at the SMX Convention Center Manila.

Positioned as “The Country’s Dedicated Marketplace for Product Sourcing and Retail Growth,” PHLSE brings together manufacturers and suppliers from China and the Philippines with businesses actively looking for products, sourcing partners, and new opportunities across retail, e-commerce, fashion, lifestyle, and sports.

The 2026 edition incorporates three specialized shows: the Philippine Apparel Textile Show, the Philippine Sport Show, and the Asia International E-commerce Expo, creating a broader sourcing platform for businesses with different product and procurement needs.

More Products, More Sourcing Opportunities

The Philippine Lifestyle Sourcing Expo 2026 (PHLSE) will showcase a wide range of products designed to meet the sourcing needs of retailers, distributors, e-commerce businesses, and other industry buyers. Featured categories include Apparel and Footwear, Consumer Electronics and Gadgets, Fashion and Accessories, Health and Sports Equipment, Home and Lifestyle Essentials, and Textiles.

This year, PHLSE 2026 is also placing greater emphasis on the growing sports and active lifestyle market. More exhibitors will be presenting basketball and pickleball equipment and materials, along with products designed for other sports and active lifestyle activities. The expanded sports selection gives buyers an opportunity to explore new products and connect with suppliers within these growing categories.

The broader product lineup reflects the changing needs of businesses that are looking beyond their existing product offerings. For retailers and buyers, the expo provides opportunities to discover new products, explore emerging consumer categories, compare sourcing options, and connect with potential suppliers who can support their business expansion and changing market demands.

Built Around Real Business Needs

For retailers and businesses, product sourcing goes beyond simply finding new products. Choosing the right supplier can have a direct impact on pricing, product availability, manufacturing capacity, lead times, and a business’s ability to respond to changing customer preferences and market demand.

The Philippine Lifestyle Sourcing Expo 2026 (PHLSE) provides a platform where businesses can connect directly with potential suppliers and discuss their specific sourcing requirements. The event is expected to welcome brand owners and product developers, importers and distributors, retail chains and specialty stores, e-commerce sellers and platform buyers, institutional and organizational buyers, startups, and emerging brands.

During the expo, visitors can discover new products, compare sourcing options, explore manufacturing and private-label opportunities, and build connections with suppliers from China and the Philippines. These direct conversations allow businesses to better understand supplier capabilities and explore potential partnerships based on their product and procurement needs.

With its focus on business networking, product sourcing, manufacturing opportunities, and supplier connections, PHLSE 2026 offers businesses a venue to explore new products and potential partnerships while responding to evolving consumer and retail trends.

What to Expect on the Floor

Beyond the exhibition floor, the Philippine Lifestyle Sourcing Expo 2026 (PHLSE) will feature a dedicated Business-to-Business (B2B) Networking Activity, giving qualified buyers and manufacturers the opportunity to meet through pre-arranged one-on-one sessions. The activity is designed to encourage direct business conversations and help participants explore potential sourcing and partnership opportunities.

PHLSE 2026 will also highlight Filipino culture, fashion, and craftsmanship through special programs such as ROOTED: The Filipino Runway, presented in partnership with the Fashion Designers Association of the Philippines, and a live Laga weaving demonstration in partnership with Laga Handicrafts of Lubuagan, Kalinga. These activities add a cultural dimension to the sourcing-focused event while showcasing Filipino design and traditional craftsmanship.

Visitors can also participate in several on-site activities and promotions. The Visit & Win raffle promo will be available to the first 800 expo visitors, while those who register early can receive a special pickleball giveaway.

Adding an interactive element to the expo, the Philippine Pickleball Academy, in partnership with PHLSE 2026, will host an open pickleball play session. The activity gives buyers, exhibitors, and visitors an opportunity to experience the sport firsthand while exploring one of the event's expanding sourcing categories.

With pickleball continuing to gain popularity in the Philippines, attendees can use the session to try different equipment, learn more about the products, and connect with suppliers behind the sporting gear. The activity also provides businesses with a closer look at the growing demand for pickleball equipment and active lifestyle products, particularly among retailers and distributors exploring new product categories.

Through its combination of B2B networking, cultural showcases, product sourcing, and interactive sports activities, PHLSE 2026 offers visitors multiple ways to discover new business opportunities and connect with potential suppliers.

Free Registration is Still Open

Visitor registration for PHLSE 2026 remains open and is free for qualified trade buyers, including brand owners, importers, distributors, resellers, retail chains, e-commerce sellers, institutional buyers, and startups actively sourcing for their businesses. The expo will run on October 8-10, 2026, at the SMX Convention Center, Manila, and interested buyers may register at phlifestylesourcingexpo.vx-events.com

Buyers looking to take part in the dedicated Business-to-Business Networking Activity, which matches Filipino buyers with international manufacturers and suppliers through pre-arranged meetings, may register separately at bit.ly/PHLSE2026.

Payday Treats Are Coming for Filipino Families with FEIHE Philippines’ End-of-Month Sale

Payday is the perfect time to stock up, save more, and get great value for the family! This end of the month, FEIHE Philippines is giving parents more reasons to make their payday shopping count with exciting deals and bundle offers on its fresh milk formula brands, AceKid Activegro and AceKid 3+ with Lactoferrin.

The upcoming FEIHE Philippines Payday Sale will be available through its official TikTok Shop and Shopee stores, giving parents a convenient way to shop for their family’s milk formula needs while enjoying special offers.

One of the highlights of the sale is the 30-Day Value Pack for AceKid Activegro, featuring one 1.6 kg box and eight 130 g cans in every bundle—perfect for families looking for a convenient stocking-up option.

With special deals available through online shopping platforms, FEIHE Philippines continues to bring its milk formula products closer to Filipino families while giving parents more opportunities to maximize their payday budget.

So, if you’re planning your end-of-month grocery and family essentials shopping, keep an eye out for the FEIHE Philippines Payday Sale!

Stay tuned and follow AceKid Philippines’ official TikTok Shop and Shopee pages so you won’t miss the upcoming payday deals and bundle offers.

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2nd Philippine Coffee Sustainability Congress Sets the Stage for the Future of Philippine Coffee

How can the Philippine coffee industry become more sustainable while opening new opportunities for farmers, entrepreneurs, and the next generation of coffee professionals? These important questions will take center stage at the 2nd Philippine Coffee Sustainability Congress, happening on October 15–16, 2026, with the theme “Cultivating Tomorrow’s Cup: Working Towards a Sustainable Future for Philippine Coffee.”

Organized by the Philippine Coffee Board, Inc. (PCBI), the two-day Congress follows the success of its inaugural gathering in 2025. This year’s program will focus on practical approaches to coffee sustainability, industry experiences, education and training, innovation, and emerging opportunities across the Philippine coffee value chain.

The main Congress program will be held on October 15 at the Makati Sports Club in Makati City. Sessions and panel discussions will explore a wide range of topics, including Indigenous coffee communities, alternatives to commercial fertilizers, successful coffee production, women in coffee, circularity, coffee waste upcycling, coffee briquettes, and education and training opportunities within the coffee industry.

The event will bring together speakers and resource persons representing government, private industry, farming communities, and educational institutions. Featured speakers include Bernadette Delos Santos, Executive Director of the Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF); Gilbert Baltazar, Program Director of the Department of Agriculture’s Kabuhayan at Kaunlaran ng Kababayang Katutubo (DA-4K) Program; Benjamin David Abadiano, Founder of the Pamulaan Center for Indigenous Peoples Education; Gio Espital of the PRRM Global Partnership Center; Nicolo Aberasturi, President of Banhaw Agriculture; Richard Khoo, CEO of Lastic Singapore; and Stu Balmaceda, Founder of Side B Upcycling.

Adding an international perspective is 26-year-old Adam Esham of House of Kendal in Johor, Malaysia, who began his coffee journey at 16. Together with his father, Esham Salam, he helped revive their family’s coffee-growing heritage while working to position Liberica—known in the Philippines as Barako—as a specialty coffee with greater value for both farmers and the market.

House of Kendal currently grows, mills, and roasts Liberica from its micro-farms in Batu Pahat while continuing to develop its processing and roasting techniques. During the Congress, Esham will share the House of Kendal story and Malaysia’s experience in creating renewed value around a coffee species that is also deeply familiar to Filipino growers.

Education and professional development will form another key component of the Congress. Sessions will feature Robert Francisco of UCC Coffee Academy, Brendan Rosen of Naturland Philippines and Naturland Academy, and Dave Lim, Technical Director of the ASEAN Coffee Institute, who will discuss career and learning opportunities in coffee, organic coffee production, and coffee education across the region.

The Congress will also confer the 3rd Coffee Cup of Distinction Award on Emmanuel Torrejon, recognizing his decades-long contribution to the Philippine coffee industry through coffee trading, roasting, cupping, barista training, business development, and coffee education.

On October 16, the event will move from conference discussions to hands-on coffee experiences. Registered participants can choose one of four activities, including a Coffee Cupping and Coffee Workshop at Commune Cafe in Makati City, a Coffee Crawl through Salcedo and Legazpi Villages, or a Coffee Farm Tour at the PCBI Technical Center in Amadeo, Cavite. These activities provide opportunities to experience coffee evaluation, brewing, café culture, and coffee production beyond the conference room.

Registration for the 2nd Philippine Coffee Sustainability Congress is ongoing at ₱5,000, covering both Congress days and one selected Day 2 activity. Registration closes on September 30, 2026, subject to the availability of slots for the Day 2 activities.

Register for the 2nd Philippine Coffee Sustainability Congress.

For more information, visit the Philippine Coffee Board website. 

About the Philippine Coffee Board, Inc. 

The Philippine Coffee Board, Inc. (PCBI) is a private-sector-led, non-stock, non-profit organization established to develop and promote the Philippine coffee industry. PCBI works with coffee farmers and other industry stakeholders through education, technical assistance, market development, advocacy, and partnerships with government, private-sector, and development organizations. 

SM Calls on Bulacan Book Lovers to Build Stronger Libraries Through “The Great Book Share 2026”

Book lovers and shoppers in Bulacan have an opportunity to help make reading more accessible through SM Supermalls’ Book Nook, in partnership with SM Cares and the National Library of the Philippines, as it brings “The Great Book Share 2026” book donation drive to SM City Marilao, SM Center Pulilan, and SM City Baliwag.

Running until October 25, 2026, the campaign encourages shoppers to donate gently used or brand-new books that can educate, inspire, and empower communities. Donations may include children’s books, young adult novels, Filipino-authored titles, reference materials, graphic novels, and other appropriate reading materials that can help enrich public library collections nationwide.

Before donating, participants are encouraged to review the campaign guidelines and select books that are in good condition and suitable for readers of different ages. This helps ensure that every donated title is ready to be appreciated and enjoyed by its next reader.

Through “The Great Book Share 2026,” SM City Marilao, SM Center Pulilan, and SM City Baliwag are giving communities the opportunity to transform well-loved books into meaningful opportunities for learning, discovery, and a love of reading.

Be part of building stronger libraries. Share a book and help spread the joy of reading at Your Most Loved SM Supermalls.  

About SM Supermalls

SM Supermalls is one of Southeast Asia’s largest mall developers and operators, with 90 malls in the Philippines and 9 in China. Every Filipino has an SM story. For generations, SM has been more than a place to shop. It has become part of everyday Filipino life, a place where families gather, friendships grow, milestones are celebrated, passions are discovered, and communities come together. As Filipinos’ lifestyles continue to evolve, SM continues to transform its destinations through My SM creating malls that are more connected, experiential, and meaningful, while remaining the place Filipinos know, trust, and call home. My SM. Your Most Loved Supermall.

Ascend Rx Launches in PH as PRIMA’s Official Specialty Compounding Partner

“Compounding is not simply about providing medication. It is a specialized pharmaceutical discipline that requires licensed pharmacists, appropriate facilities, established procedures, and close collaboration with physicians. Specialty compounding can provide physicians with an additional option when a commercially available medicine does not appropriately meet a patient’s prescribed needs, such as when a different strength, dosage form, or formulation is required.” ~Xenia Ruth Limatoc, RPh, Ascend Rx Head of Regulatory and Compliance

[Panel for Ascend Rx official launch from left: Xenia Ruth Limatoc​, Head of Regulatory and Compliance, AIX Ventures Corporation; Benjamin G. ​Topacio, Director and Head of Sales, AIX Ventures Corporation; Marjorie Manrique-Vizco, RPh​, Director and Head of Compounding, AIX Ventures Corporation; Sofia Alberto-Lista, Business Development Consultant, AIX Ventures Corporation; Hudson Polonini, BPharm, MSc, PhD, Global R&D Leader, Fagron, and Dr. Victor Zapanta, Neonatologist] 

Ascend Rx, a physician-focused specialty compounding pharmacy, has officially launched in the Philippines at the PRIMA ASEAN Congress on Longevity, Regenerative Medicine, and Human Optimization, where it served as the Philippine Regenerative and Integrative Medical Association’s (PRIMA) official specialty compounding partner.

The launch formally introduces Ascend Rx to the Philippine medical community as the company works to support physicians and healthcare institutions with personalized pharmaceutical solutions. Its specialty compounding services are intended for patients whose prescribed requirements may call for a specific strength, dosage form, formulation, or other pharmaceutical considerations that may not be available through commercially manufactured medicines.

A Quality- and Compliance-Led Approach to Compounding

Ascend Rx operates under relevant Philippine FDA licenses covering sterile compounding, non-sterile complex compounding, and the dispensing of vaccines and biologicals. The specialty compounding pharmacy is also licensed by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) to dispense customized formulations containing regulated drugs, subject to applicable regulatory controls.

Its laboratory infrastructure is designed to support compliance with USP <795> and USP <797> standards, with specific controls and provisions aligned with USP <800> for the safe handling of hazardous drugs. These internationally recognized standards, combined with professional oversight and applicable Philippine regulatory requirements, form an integral part of Ascend Rx’s quality- and compliance-focused approach to specialty compounding.

Central to its operating model is a pharmacist-to-physician approach. Physicians identify the patient’s clinical requirements and issue the appropriate prescription, while pharmacists evaluate the feasibility of preparing the prescribed formulation and contribute pharmaceutical expertise on factors such as dosage form and strength.

Bringing Responsible Compounding to the Medical Community

Held from September 24 to 26 at the Grand Hyatt Manila, the PRIMA ASEAN Congress on Longevity, Regenerative Medicine, and Human Optimization marked its 11th year of bringing together physicians, healthcare professionals, researchers, educators, and advocates to exchange insights on developments in longevity, regenerative medicine, and integrative healthcare.

As the Philippine Regenerative and Integrative Medical Association’s (PRIMA) official specialty compounding partner, Ascend Rx participated in the congress as an opportunity to engage with healthcare professionals on responsible pharmaceutical compounding, personalized medication solutions, and the importance of physician-pharmacist collaboration in addressing individualized patient needs.

“PRIMA brings together physicians who are looking at how medical practice continues to evolve and how they can better respond to changing patient needs. This aligns with the direction Ascend Rx wants to take, supporting physicians with professionally guided pharmaceutical options when a patient’s prescribed needs call for a more individualized formulation.” ~Sofia Alberto-Lista, Business Development Consultant, AIX Ventures Corp.

Ascend Rx further contributed to the congress program by bringing two international speakers to share their expertise on personalized healthcare and specialty compounding. Dr. Rebecca Poet, a women’s health specialist based in London, presented “Personalized Hormone Optimization for Women’s Long-term Health,” highlighting considerations surrounding individualized approaches to women’s health. Meanwhile, Hudson Polonini, PharmD, MSc, Global R&D Director of Fagron, presented “The Science and Quality Behind Personalized Compounding,” focusing on the scientific and quality considerations involved in personalized pharmaceutical compounding.

Ascend Rx’s booth at the PRIMA ASEAN Congress featured equipment and sample formulations used to introduce attending physicians to the specialty compounding pharmacy and its approach to personalized pharmaceutical care.

At the Ascend Rx booth, licensed pharmacists and physicians provided attending doctors with an overview of specialty compounding, including the equipment and processes used at the company’s facility. The discussions also explored how physicians can work closely with pharmacists when a patient’s prescription requires an individualized pharmaceutical formulation.

Supporting the Advancement of Compounding in the Philippines

Beyond its partnership with PRIMA, Ascend Rx aims to contribute to the continued development of pharmaceutical compounding in the Philippines through collaboration with healthcare professionals, academic institutions, industry stakeholders, and policymakers.

The company seeks to work with relevant stakeholders and policymakers toward the development of national compounding guidelines that reflect the realities and requirements of local practice. It also aims to support the professional and academic communities through partnerships, collegiate internship programs, and educational initiatives designed to expand knowledge and exposure to specialty compounding.

As personalized pharmaceutical care continues to evolve, Ascend Rx sees opportunities to strengthen local expertise in specialty compounding while creating additional pathways for Filipino pharmacists and other pharmaceutical professionals to develop specialized skills.

Through its pharmacist-to-physician model, Ascend Rx aims to further encourage collaboration between the two professions while keeping personalized pharmaceutical care anchored in valid prescriptions, professional oversight, quality standards, and regulatory compliance.

Discover more about specialty compounding and personalized care vetted by licensed physicians and pharmacists, and visit ascendrx.com.ph. Follow Ascend Rx for the latest updates and facts on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook.

TECNO CAMON Slim 5G Launches: A 6.39mm Ultra-Slim Art Piece in Your Palm with Pro-Level Capabilities

Artfully-created colorways, professional-level imaging, and practical AI — all housed in a 6.39mm yet durable body

TECNO, an innovative AI-driven technology brand, has unveiled the new TECNO CAMON Slim 5G, bringing the brand’s renowned CAMON imaging capabilities into an impressively slim 6.39mm body. The smartphone combines artistic design, a pro-level imaging system, and practical AI-powered features, complemented by distinctive artistic colorways. More than a smartphone, the TECNO CAMON Slim 5G is designed as a statement piece that blends technology, creativity, and personal style.

6.39mm Ultra-Slim Design: Art in Every Detail

The TECNO CAMON Slim 5G continues the signature swan-neck curve design introduced in the flagship CAMON 50 series. Its sculpted profile takes inspiration from the graceful movements of ballet dancers and the dynamic lines found in automotive exteriors, creating a smartphone body that combines a sense of motion with structural strength.

Measuring just 6.39mm thin, the device is designed for comfortable one-handed handling while housing a substantial 6,000mAh battery capable of supporting full-day use. The CAMON Slim 5G is available in five artistic colorways—Burgundy Red, Neo Mondrian, Matisse Black, Van Gogh Blue, and Rebel Pink—with each variant featuring its own distinctive design character and creative story.

Burgundy Red combines fiberglass with a refined matte texture, creating a sophisticated blend of red and brown tones. Its velvet-like surface delivers a warm, polished finish designed for users with an appreciation for refined aesthetics.

Neo Mondrian incorporates photochromic technology, appearing as minimalist pure white under normal conditions. When exposed to ultraviolet light, colorful blocks gradually emerge across the panel, forming a grid composition inspired by the iconic works of Piet Mondrian.

Matisse Black features a black fiberglass body highlighted by fluorescent green detailing. The vibrant accent draws inspiration from the dynamic color blocks found in the cut-out works of Fauvist master Henri Matisse.

Van Gogh Blue recreates the swirling appearance of the nebula depicted in Vincent van Gogh’s The Starry Night. Through a patterned gradient coating process, the visual effect creates the impression of movement across the smartphone’s back cover.

Rebel Pink combines a bold black body with sharp pink accents, creating a contrast between softness and strength. Its design captures a balance of subtle allure and an unapologetic rebellious spirit.

Together, the five colorways pay homage to renowned art masters while reinterpreting classic artistic elements for a contemporary smartphone. Each TECNO CAMON Slim 5G becomes more than a communication device—it serves as an expression of individual style.

50MP Sony LYTIA™ 700C Ultra-Night Main Camera: Snap Best Moments with Ease

The TECNO CAMON Slim 5G features a 50MP Sony LYTIA™ 700C Ultra Night Main Camera paired with a large 1/1.56-inch sensor, designed to capture more light for detailed images, particularly in challenging lighting conditions. Its closed-loop ball motor enables faster and more precise autofocus, helping users capture moments with greater responsiveness.

For added stability, the camera system combines Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), AI Electric Image Stabilization (EIS), and AI Shutter. Together, these technologies are designed to produce clearer, steadier images in low-light environments and fast-moving scenes.

The Super-Zoom FlashSnap serves as one of the signature photography features of the TECNO CAMON Slim 5G. Powered by AI, it can automatically capture key moments without requiring users to press the shutter, making it useful for concerts, sporting events, gatherings, and spontaneous everyday scenes. From freezing a dance move and capturing the decisive moment of a soccer strike to recording a pet mid-leap, the feature is designed to preserve fleeting moments. It supports up to 2x telephoto snap shooting with shutter speeds of up to 1/11236 second, allowing action to be captured even from a distance.

For portraits, Multi-Focal-Length Portrait provides three classic focal lengths—24mm, 35mm, and 50mm—giving users flexibility from wider environmental portraits to more traditional close-ups. Combined with TECNO Universal Tone full-spectrum skin tone imaging technology, the system is designed to render different skin tones authentically while maintaining portrait performance in nighttime conditions.

TECNO Universal Tone is an AI-powered full-spectrum skin tone imaging technology that integrates TECNO’s multi-skin tone color card with what the company describes as the industry’s largest and most accurate skin tone database. The technology is designed to support more authentic skin tone reproduction across different photographic conditions.

Also launching with the CAMON Slim 5G is the TECNO Mag Badge, a magnetic accessory equipped with a built-in battery and 1.73-inch AMOLED display. Connected to the smartphone through Bluetooth, it can function as a photo gallery badge, a remote shutter control from up to 10 meters, and a selfie assistant with preview and camera-switch functions.

Practical AI: Integrated into Everyday Life

The TECNO CAMON Slim 5G brings together a range of accessible AI features designed to support productivity, health, and everyday lifestyle needs.

AI Snap Poster enables small merchants to create professional-looking product posters instantly. Users simply photograph an item, while AI automatically removes the background and places the product into a selected setting, such as a home interior or beach scene. Meanwhile, AI Pet Together combines separate photos of users and their pets into a single composite portrait, making it easier to create memorable images together.

For photography enhancement, AI LightMaster 2.0 can remove unwanted shadows, flares, and reflections, helping transform imperfect photos into more polished results. These AI tools are conveniently accessible through the phone’s zero screen.

For education and professional tasks, AI Recording Notes in the recorder app can transcribe recorded lectures into structured notes while synchronizing whiteboard photos with their corresponding moments in the audio. AI Class Schedule, also accessible from the zero screen, allows users to import course schedules from paper through a screenshot, organize courses with color coding, and display the schedule through a dedicated widget.

The CAMON Slim 5G also introduces AI Healthy Eating, which analyzes photos of food to estimate calories and nutrients and provides personalized meal recommendations. With these features readily accessible from the zero screen, the smartphone integrates AI assistance into everyday productivity, learning, and lifestyle routines.

Built to Last: Durable and Powerful, as It is Stylish

The TECNO CAMON Slim 5G combines its sleek design with a high level of durability. Featuring an IP69K/IP69/IP68/IP66 protection rating, the smartphone provides strong resistance against water and dust and supports underwater photography. It has also passed MIL-STD-810 certification, demonstrating military-standard resistance to shocks and drops for added durability in demanding conditions.

The TECNO CAMON Slim 5G features a 6.78-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, delivering smooth and detailed visuals while carrying TÜV Rheinland low blue light certification. Its Wet & Oily Hand Touch Recognition 2.0 keeps touch controls responsive even when the phone is exposed to rain, after a workout, or while cooking. Rain Touch further enables reliable operation in heavy rain, while Waterproof Case Touch allows users to control the device through a waterproof case in wet conditions.

Under the hood, the CAMON Slim 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300e 5G processor, an 8-core chipset designed to balance performance, battery efficiency, and smooth everyday operation. For long-term software support, TECNO provides 5 years of security updates and 3 major OS version upgrades. The smartphone also carries TÜV SÜD certification for 60 months of sustained fluidity, supporting a consistently smooth user experience over time.

#MakeItLighter, a phone for young Filipina professionals

Under the campaign theme #MakeItLighter, TECNO aims to celebrate women who navigate multiple roles and embrace the many dimensions of their lives—from their careers and ambitions to their families, passions, and personal journeys.

One of the main highlights of the launch will be the stories of women and mothers that represent different paths and definitions of success—from creatives and entrepreneurs to corporate professionals and women building careers on their own terms. 

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For any related media queries, please contact pr.tecno@tecno-mobile.com 

About TECNO 

As a global innovative technology brand with operations in over 70 markets, TECNO has been committed to revolutionizing the digital experience in global emerging markets, relentlessly pushing for the perfect integration of contemporary, aesthetic design with the latest technologies and AI. TECNO offers a wide range of smartphones, smart wearables, laptops and tablets, smart gaming, HiOS operating systems and smart home products. Guided by its brand essence of “Stop At Nothing”, TECNO is committed to unlocking the newest technologies and AI-powered new experiences for forward-looking individuals, inspiring them to never stop pursuing their best selves and their best futures. 

For more information, please visit TECNO’s official site: www.tecno-mobile.com. 

Follow TECNO Philippines: 

Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/TECNOMobilePH 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tecnomobileph/ 

TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@tecnomobilephilippines 

TECNO CAMON Slim 5G will be available through authorized TECNO retailers nationwide and official e-commerce stores.

Shopee: https://shopee.ph/tecnomobileofficialstore 

Lazada: https://www.lazada.com.ph/shop/tecnomobilestore 

TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@tecnomobilephilippines

BPI brings Japanese flavors closer through VYBE and Ramen Nagi, plus other dining brands

"At BPI, we continue to expand VYBE's network by partnering with brands that are part of our customers' everyday lifestyles. Through our collaboration with Noodlerama's restaurant chains, we're making QR Ph payments more rewarding while helping our partners connect with more customers. It's another step in making digital payments more convenient, accessible, and valuable for everyone." ~Eric M. Faustino, Head of Digital Partnerships at BPI

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), through its VYBE e-wallet, continues to expand its network of brand partners through its latest collaboration with Noodlerama, Inc. The partnership gives VYBE customers more opportunities to enjoy convenient cashless payments while unlocking exclusive dining offers from some of the country’s popular restaurant brands.

Through the latest collaboration, VYBE users can enjoy added value when dining at participating branches of Ramen Nagi, Ramen Ton-ichi, Propaganda Bistro, and Akimitsu. The offers are available until October 31, giving customers more reasons to use their VYBE e-wallet when enjoying their favorite dining experiences.

As part of the partnership, VYBE users can enjoy exclusive dining offers:

• Ramen Nagi: Get ₱150 off participating Hot Nagi side dishes with a minimum spend of ₱1,000.
• Ramen Ton-ichi: Enjoy a regular-sized Ton-ichi Ramen for only ₱99 when ordered with any participating regular-sized ramen.
• Propaganda Bistro: Get ₱100 off on one order of Crunchy Pork.
• Akimitsu: Enjoy an 8-piece California Maki for only ₱150 with a minimum spend of ₱500.

The exclusive offers are available to customers who pay via QR Ph using VYBE at participating branches nationwide throughout the promo period. Beyond these partner-specific benefits, VYBE’s interoperability allows users to make payments at any merchant nationwide that accepts QR Ph, giving customers greater flexibility to use their e-wallet beyond participating brands.

By connecting users to a wider network of QR Ph-accepting merchants, VYBE helps make digital payments more accessible and convenient while contributing to the continued growth of the country’s cashless payments ecosystem.

As BPI continues to expand VYBE’s network of brand partners, the e-wallet is evolving beyond a basic payment platform by connecting users to exclusive offers across dining, shopping, travel, and other lifestyle categories. With close to 2.9 million users as of September 2026, VYBE continues to strengthen its presence as a rewarding e-wallet that helps Filipinos maximize the value of their everyday cashless transactions. Through strategic brand collaborations, VYBE aims to make digital payments more rewarding while helping partner businesses connect with more customers.

The partnership also reinforces BPI’s commitment to making digital payments a natural part of everyday life. By working with trusted brands to provide meaningful rewards, the Bank continues to create more opportunities for Filipinos to enjoy the convenience, security, and value of digital payments.