Vivo Philippines Marks a Decade of Innovation with a Landmark 2025

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — 2025 became a defining milestone for Vivo Philippines as the brand celebrated its 10th anniversary on October 5, marking a new decade of innovation, community, and thoughtful technology. Over the past ten years, Vivo has built more than a smartphone brand—it has cultivated the vivo fam, a community united by shared experiences and a passion for photography.

“Reaching ten years in the Philippines is a proud moment for Vivo,” said Liu Lu, Brand Marketing Director of Vivo Philippines. “It’s a testament to the trust our users place in us and the strong community we’ve built together.”

Throughout 2025, Vivo reinforced its leadership across all smartphone tiers. The X Series headlined the year with the Vivo X300 Series, earning recognition as the Telephoto King for its long-range imaging precision. The Vivo X200 FE followed as a compact flagship designed for users who want power in a sleek form. Vivo’s partnership with ZEISS reached new heights with the Vivo X300 Pro, featuring a groundbreaking 200MP ZEISS APO Telephoto Camera that redefined clarity and portrait depth. Adding to this momentum, Vivo introduced the Vivo X Fold5—the brand’s first foldable smartphone in the Philippines—ushering in next-generation productivity and portability.

The V Series also made waves in 2025. While maintaining its tradition of dual annual launches, Vivo introduced a category-first with the Vivo V60, the first V Series phone equipped with a ZEISS co-engineered telephoto camera. Alongside it, the Vivo V50, V50 Lite, and V60 Lite expanded options for style-driven and value-conscious users.

Completing the lineup, the Y Series delivered reliable entry-level devices such as the Vivo Y04 Series, Y21d, and Y29, focusing on durability, long battery life, and accessible camera features for everyday users.

Beyond devices, Vivo strengthened community ties through partnerships, notably with NBA Philippines. Fan engagements featuring players like Isaiah Joe and Gary Payton brought the vivo fam closer to the game. At the same time, the continuation of the Vivo 3x3 Basketball Challenge reinforced the brand’s commitment to sports and teamwork.

2025 also welcomed OriginOS 6, delivering smoother navigation, smarter features, and enhanced cross-device collaboration across select Vivo devices.

As Vivo Philippines looks ahead to 2026, new V Series launches, expanded community experiences, and continued innovation promise an even sharper future—powered by the same vivo fam that shaped its first decade.

Security Bank Accelerates Tech Transformation With Modern Architecture, AI Adoption, and Award-Winning Platforms

Makati City, Philippines – Security Bank Corporation is advancing its technology transformation with strategic investments in modern architecture, artificial intelligence, real-time data platforms, cybersecurity, and automation. These initiatives strengthen the Bank’s operational resilience and scalability delivering faster, safer, and more seamless customer experiences, reinforcing its BetterBanking commitment.

Over the first nine months of 2025, the Bank has streamlined core systems and processes, resulting in improved speed, reliability, compliance efficiency, and enhanced service delivery. These advancements have been recognized by regional awards bodies, affirming Security Bank’s position among the Philippines’ most innovative and future-ready financial institutions.

Building a future-ready banking foundation through APIs and real-time platforms 

Security Bank received the Technology Excellence Award for API–Banking at the 2025 Asian Technology Excellence Awards for its Enterprise API Platform (EAPI). By transforming banking capabilities into secure, reusable API products, the Bank now enables faster deployment of new services, more consistent digital experiences, and seamless integrations across channels—supporting growth and market agility while strengthening Open Banking readiness.

Digitizing compliance and transforming branch operations

The Bank’s Transactor Due Diligence (TDD) platform was named Best Compliance Risk Technology Initiative at The Asian Banker Global Financial Technology Awards. Now deployed across 346 branches, the fully digitized KYC workflow has reduced processing time, improved customer experience, strengthened compliance integrity, and eliminated paper reliance, supporting both operational efficiency and sustainability. Enabling real-time intelligence and smarter decision-making Security Bank’s Data Streaming Platform earned recognition as the Best Data Integration and Framework Initiative in Asia Pacific by The Asian Banker. By shifting from batch processing to real-time streaming, the Bank can now deliver insights instantly, improve reliability, support faster transactions, and enable real-time analytics, placing Security Bank among the few Philippine banks operating enterprise-grade streaming architecture.

Strengthening competitive advantage

These initiatives mark a disciplined transition toward a platform-based, API-enabled, real-time digital banking environment, supported by:

• Enterprise API deployment at scale
• Fully digitized branch compliance processing
• Real-time enterprise data streaming capabilities
• Security and resilience embedded by design

Collectively, these deliver BetterBanking experiences for customers, stronger operational performance, and enhanced competitiveness and scalability for future growth.

Looking ahead

Security Bank will continue its multi-year technology roadmap with investments in in:

• Artificial intelligence and automation for fraud management , service, and operations
• Advanced cybersecurity and real-time threat monitoring
• Core banking and payments modernization to enable real-time services
• API monetization and embedded finance partnerships
• Further digitalize operations and branches

“Security Bank is building a modern, secure, and customer-centric foundation designed to support sustainable growth while continually improving customer experiences,” said Lucose Eralil, EVP and Chief Operating Officer at Security Bank.  “Our progress reflects disciplined execution and a forward-looking approach, and these recognitions reinforce the strength of the transformation we are delivering. 

Vivo X300 Series Makes Holiday Sharing Effortless with One-Tap Transfer

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The holiday season is a time for celebration, connection, and countless photos and videos. From Christmas dinners to New Year countdowns, smartphones quickly fill with memories meant to be shared. However, for many users—especially those moving files between Android and iOS—sharing photos can still feel inconvenient and time-consuming.

This is where the Vivo X300 Series steps in to change the experience.

With the introduction of OriginOS 6, the Vivo X300 Series brings One-Tap Transfer, a smart cross-device file-sharing feature designed to eliminate the usual barriers between Android and iPhone. There’s no need for cables, cloud storage, or multiple uploads and downloads. With just a simple tap, files move seamlessly from one device to another.

One Tap, Two Phones, Zero Hassle

One-Tap Transfer uses NFC technology to enable direct file sharing between the Vivo X300 Series and compatible iPhones. iPhone users simply need to download the Vivo EasyShare app, available for iPhone 12 and newer models running iOS 17 or later.

For transfers from Vivo to iPhone, users only need to select their photos or files, tap the NFC area of the Vivo device with the iPhone, and confirm receipt. For transfers from iPhone to Vivo, users can either share directly from the Photos app via EasyShare or use the EasyShare app itself—especially recommended when sending Live Photos to preserve full quality.

The process is intuitive, fast, and designed for real-life moments when people want to share instantly.

A Game-Changer for the Holidays

The Vivo X300 Series breaks down the long-standing divide between Android and iOS ecosystems. iPhone users can receive high-quality photos without compressed messaging apps or cloud links, while Android users enjoy smooth, compatibility-free sharing.

During the holidays, when moments are spontaneous and memories are created in real time, One-Tap Transfer ensures nothing slows the experience down. Whether it’s a group photo, a family video, or a memorable snapshot, sharing becomes effortless and immediate.

Share More, Stress Less with Vivo

The Vivo X300 Series is designed for users who value speed, simplicity, and seamless connectivity. Available starting at Php 67,999 at Vivo concept stores nationwide and online, it offers a smarter way to stay connected during the most share-heavy time of the year.

This Christmas and New Year, let your memories move as smoothly as the moments themselves—with the Vivo X300 Series.

Security Bank Foundation and JVRFI Deliver New Classrooms to Tarlac National High School

Tarlac City, Philippines – More than 10,000 students at Tarlac National High School (TNHS) will benefit from safer, more conducive learning spaces following the turnover of a newly constructed two‑storey, 10-classroom building by Security Bank Foundation, Inc. (SBFI), with one classroom sponsored by the Jesus V. Del Rosario Foundation, Inc. (JVRFI).

The turnover ceremony was led by SBFI Chairman Rafael Simpao, Jr. and JVRFI Executive Director Kana Manglapus, together with school officials, local partners, and members of the Security Bank community.

One of the oldest and largest public secondary schools in the country, TNHS has long grappled with overcrowding and limited classroom space. Despite these challenges, the school continues to produce high-performing students and runs inclusive education programs serving out-of-school youth, young mothers, working adults, and learners in correctional facilities under the leadership of Principal Yolanda Gonzales, recently recognized as the Best Principal of the Year at the 26th World School Summit in London.

"The outstanding performance of Tarlac National High School offers a ray of hope for a better Philippines,” said Rafael Simpao, Jr., SBFI Chairman. “Under the remarkable leadership of Principal Gonzales, we see how public schools—when given the right support—can stand shoulder to shoulder with the world’s best and help shape a brighter future for our youth.”

The newly completed building is dedicated to THNS’ Special Program in Sports, providing student-athletes with a safe environment where they can pursue both academic and athletic excellence.

“This new facility shows what is possible when vision, care, and opportunity come together,” said Principal Gonzales. “With this support, even the biggest challenges can be transformed into success stories—for our students and for our community.”

Jane Canlas, Branch Manager at Security Bank Tarlac- Tañedo and a proud TNHS alumna, also expressed her appreciation for the project. “It is both an honor and a privilege to now represent Security Bank in giving back to my alma mater,” Canlas said. “This donation reflects our commitment to empowering communities through education, and it is deeply meaningful to see it benefit the school where my own foundation was built.”

To date, Security Bank Foundation has donated 887 classrooms to 151 schools across 91 cities and municipalities nationwide, helping create safer, more supportive learning environments for Filipino students.

Learn more about Security Bank Foundation’s education initiatives by visiting https://www.securitybank.com/foundation/

COLORFUL Launches iGame GeForce RTX 50 MINI OC Series for Compact Gaming PCs

Shenzhen, China — Colorful Technology Company Limited, a well-known name in gaming PC components, gaming laptops, and HiFi audio products, has officially announced the global launch of the highly anticipated iGame GeForce RTX 50 MINI OC Series graphics cards. Designed specifically for compact and small-form-factor PCs, the new MINI series delivers next-generation GPU performance in an impressively space-saving design, measuring just 180mm in length.

The lineup debuts with the iGame GeForce RTX 5060 Ti MINI OC 8GB, while the RTX 5060 Ti MINI OC 16GB and RTX 5070 MINI OC 12GB models are scheduled for release at a later date. This launch marks a significant step forward for gamers and PC enthusiasts who demand high performance without sacrificing space.

Compact Design Meets Advanced Cooling

Despite its compact footprint and single-fan configuration, the iGame GeForce RTX 50 MINI OC Series features an advanced cooling solution. A cage-style metal cooling structure, extended heatsink fins, and a large 95mm seven-blade fan work together to ensure efficient heat dissipation. This robust thermal design allows the MINI series to support higher-performance GPUs, including the GeForce RTX 5070, reinforcing its reputation as a true “performance pocket rocket” for ITX builds.

Refined Industrial Aesthetics

Visually, the RTX 50 MINI OC Series represents a major upgrade over the previous generation. The graphics cards feature a premium matte black unibody metal shroud, offering improved durability and a clean, modern look. Subtle star-like detailing adds depth without overpowering the minimalist design. The upgraded metal backplate also adopts a matte black finish that resists fingerprints and enhances long-term durability.

For users who enjoy customization, the side-mounted ARGB “MINI” lettering can be personalized via iGame Center software, allowing seamless integration with different PC themes.

Built for ITX Enthusiasts

With dimensions of 180 × 123 × 39.8mm, the iGame GeForce RTX 50 MINI OC Series is compatible with most ITX cases on the market. This makes it an ideal choice for compact gaming systems where space efficiency, airflow, and performance must coexist.

Key Specifications (RTX 5060 Ti MINI OC 8GB)

• Boost Clock: 2632MHz

• Power Phases: 6+2

• Heatpipes: 4 × 6mm

• Outputs: 3 DisplayPort + HDMI

• Power Connector: 8-pin PCIe

For pricing and availability details, interested customers are advised to contact their local COLORFUL Technology representative.