The World’s Best Screen is Coming with PC-Like AI Productivity on an Ultra-Thin Device: the New HUAWEI MatePad Air Launches in the Philippines This September 11

Manila, Philippines — HUAWEI continues to push innovation forward and empower modern lifestyles with the all-new HUAWEI MatePad Air, designed to redefine what users can accomplish while on the go.

Featuring the world’s best screen, intelligent tools, and powerful performance in a remarkably light design, the HUAWEI MatePad Air supports the many ways people work, create, learn, and enjoy for a price that’s easier on the budget.

The World’s Best Screen Makes Every Detail Stand Out and Stays Easy on the Eyes

The HUAWEI MatePad Air boasts an enhanced 12-inch 2.8K Ultra-clear OLED display with PaperMatte technology, giving users a spacious and truly immersive canvas for work, creation, learning, and entertainment. Its ultra-slim 4.69mm bezel creates an edge-to-edge viewing area, allowing users to enjoy a spacious display to see more of their documents, creative projects, and favorite content. With OLED technology, the HUAWEI MatePad Air’s screen renders richer visuals with more vibrant and more accurate colors in up to 2.8K resolution, delivering a more refined viewing experience suitable for whether users are reviewing presentations, watching videos, editing content, or creating an art piece.

HUAWEI’s signature PaperMatte Display technology further enhances the viewing experience. Made through a high-precision nano-level etching process, the PaperMatte Display reduces glare and reflections to keep the visuals easy on the eyes, while retaining a paper-like writing and touch experience. As HUAWEI cares for users’ eye health, the display is designed to keep users’ eyes comfortable even during long hours of working, creating, or watching on the HUAWEI MatePad Air.

4-in-1 AI-Powered Productivity Redefines Work and Creation

In true HUAWEI MatePad fashion, the latest addition to the series is built to go beyond the traditional tablet experience by bringing PC-like, AI-powered capabilities and intelligent tools to support modern users. To support productivity, the HUAWEI MatePad Air comes with the upgraded PC-Level WPS Office, which introduces an intelligent office suite with enhanced capabilities for a more streamlined and efficient productivity experience. The WPS AI suite helps users handle a wide range of tasks, including document creation, spreadsheet management, presentation design, and more, for a more streamlined and efficient productivity experience.

Meanwhile, HUAWEI Notes makes note-taking faster and more intuitive with AI-driven features, helping users capture their ideas and even solve mathematical equations through the app. Aside from enhancing users' handwritten notes, the productivity tool uses AI to improve users’ speech-to-text transcription, accurately capturing discussions and automatically generating structured notes. The AI-Powered HUAWEI Notes also helps users solve numerical equations instantly. The upgraded AI-powered GoPaint app turns the HUAWEI MatePad Air into a versatile creative studio with professional tools that make digital art more expressive and engaging. It enhances users’ creative workflow, allowing them to precisely capture and apply their desired color combinations in their artwork through its AI-enriched capabilities.

Paired with compatible accessories, the HUAWEI MatePad Air supports users through every task, from studying and completing professional tasks to art creation and entertainment. The upgraded HUAWEI M-Pencil Pro enhances the note-taking and creation experience with a more precise, natural, and intuitive stylus experience. In Air Mouse mode, the stylus also serves as a mouse, allowing users to seamlessly scroll or browse through files or projects without needing to switch to another tool. Meanwhile, the HUAWEI Smart Magnetic Keyboard transforms the HUAWEI MatePad Air into a capable on-the-go workstation, delivering a comfortable and efficient typing experience. Powered by NearLink Technology, these accessories boast a faster, more stable connection with lower latency, making it easier to move seamlessly from writing to browsing and creating.

Ultra-Thin, Lightweight Design and Powerful Performance Keep Your Ideas Going

Unleash Your Next Big Idea with the HUAWEI MatePad Air

Meet the perfect canvas for all your ideas is coming with PC-like AI productivity, creative versatility, and the world’s best screen on the ultra-thin HUAWEI MatePad Air launching in the Philippines this September.

From September 7, shoppers can grab exclusive vouchers worth PHP 5,000 on Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok. They can also secure the HUAWEI MatePad Air early through the HUAWEI Online Store by paying a PHP 500 deposit and get PHP 7,000 off their remaining balance.

On September 11, buyers can pre-order the HUAWEI MatePad Air and get a freebie bundle worth up to PHP 33,886. Freebies include a HUAWEI Smart Magnetic Keyboard (worth PHP 9,999), a HUAWEI M-Pencil Pro (worth PHP 7,999), a PC-Level WPS Office (worth PHP 4,999), a Bluetooth Mouse (worth PHP 1,899), a one-year WPS AI Membership (worth PHP 7,000), and an exclusive bag (worth PHP 1,990).

Plus, getting the HUAWEI MatePad Air is light on your budget. Avail 0% installment of up to 24 months when you purchase using select bank credit or debit cards.

To learn more, visit your nearest HUAWEI Experience Store or check out HUAWEI’s official social media pages (Facebook | Instagram).

The HUAWEI MatePad Air packs powerful capabilities in a remarkably slim design that’s easy to take anywhere. Measuring just 5.3mm thin and weighing 509g, the device is suitable for users who are seeking a large-screen productivity and creativity companion without the added bulk. Despite its ultra-thin design, the HUAWEI MatePad Air is built to withstand the unexpected with little to no bend, giving users a lightweight device that stays reliably durable. Beyond its slim yet tough build, the HUAWEI MatePad Air also brings a distinct aesthetic to its portable design with a pearlescent sheen available in an elegant Airy Blue.

The HUAWEI MatePad Air’s ultra-slim body houses a performance that keeps up with users through long workdays, creative sessions, study periods, or marathon video streaming. Its large-capacity 10,100mAh battery supports up to 18 hours of HDR video playback, delivering the power that users need to get through the day. The 66W HUAWEI SuperCharge Turbo replenishes the battery in as little as 30 minutes, so users can get back to what they’re doing swiftly.

Under its slim exterior, the HUAWEI MatePad Air carries up to 12GB of physical RAM and 256GB of storage. Through HUAWEI’s virtual memory expansion technology, the device allocates an additional 8GB of virtual memory from the storage, giving the device the capacity to manage multiple applications, documents, creative projects, and files without slowing down. Its innovative heat dissipation architecture ensures the device continuously delivers stable performance, even as users move between heavy-duty tasks.

The upgraded AI-powered GoPaint app turns the HUAWEI MatePad Air into a versatile creative studio with professional tools that make digital art more expressive and engaging. It enhances

LG Named ‘Best Brand of IFA 2026’ for Innovation Across TV, Audio, and Lifestyle Entertainment

LG Electronics has earned the prestigious “Best Brand of IFA 2026” title, the highest accolade presented at the IFA 2026 Innovation Awards. The recognition highlights LG’s continued focus on combining advanced technology, thoughtful design, and user-centered experiences across its expanding portfolio of home entertainment and lifestyle products.

A major contributor to LG’s success is the LG OLED evo W6 AI, the company’s latest Wallpaper TV. The ultra-slim television was recognized for its sophisticated design, True Wireless connectivity, and differentiated picture quality powered by Hyper Radiant Color Technology. By combining a minimalist form factor with advanced display performance and flexible connectivity, the OLED evo W6 AI demonstrates how premium televisions can become both high-performance entertainment devices and elegant elements of modern living spaces.

LG also received top recognition in the audio category. Its Modular Sound Suite featuring Dolby Atmos FlexConnect earned Best in Audio honors for delivering a simple and flexible approach to home sound. The system is designed to give users greater freedom in arranging their audio setup while maintaining an immersive listening experience. This emphasis on flexibility reflects the growing demand for entertainment technology that can adapt to different homes, room layouts, and personal preferences.

Additional awards for LG OLED evo, Micro RGB evo, and Mini RGB evo further reinforce the company’s position in next-generation display innovation. These technologies demonstrate LG’s continued investment in improving picture quality and developing new approaches to delivering vivid, detailed, and immersive visuals.

Beyond televisions and audio, LG’s recognition extends to its broader lifestyle entertainment strategy. The LG StanbyME 2 Max and LG xboom Stage 501 showcase how the company is expanding entertainment beyond traditional living-room devices. These products reflect a more versatile approach in which technology can support entertainment in different environments.

LG’s achievements at IFA 2026 illustrate a commitment to innovation that balances technical advancement with everyday usability. From ultra-thin OLED displays and wireless connectivity to adaptable audio systems and portable lifestyle entertainment, the company continues to explore how technology can make digital experiences more immersive and convenient.

With multiple honors spanning several product categories, LG’s strong showing at IFA 2026 underscores its ambition to shape the future of connected entertainment. The awards also signal how consumers can expect increasingly intelligent, flexible, and design-focused technology as the next generation of home and lifestyle experiences continues to evolve.

LG Electronics Highlights Seven Home Appliances at IFA 2026

SEOUL, KOREA — As routines and lifestyles evolve across Europe, consumers are reassessing how their home appliances support everyday life and fit with the reality of limited living space. Recent industry research points to growing interest in smart major domestic appliances and identifies energy efficiency, convenience, multifunctionality, and space savings as key factors in purchasing decisions and product innovation.*

At IFA 2026, LG Electronics (LG) is showcasing seven home appliances that reflect these evolving consumer needs. The company’s booth highlights how advances in AI, energy efficiency and space-conscious design can support more convenient and efficient living across European homes.

Featured products include a refrigerator with voice recognition based on Large Language Model (LLM) technology, a washing machine that uses up to 70 percent less energy than the minimum requirement for an A-grade rating in Europe, an all-in-one laundry solution designed for European living spaces, and more. Together, the lineup illustrates LG’s approach to smarter, more efficient everyday home experiences.

#1. A Refrigerator That Understands Natural Language

(Next-Generation LG SIGNATURE Refrigerator With LLM Voice Recognition)

The next-generation LG SIGNATURE refrigerator brings LLM-based conversational AI to premium kitchens, offering a look at the expanding role of AI appliances in LG’s AI Home vision. Through natural voice interactions, visitors to the booth can experience a range of intelligent features, including guidance on how to best store ingredients. A new 6.8-inch LCD display supports LG’s AI-powered cooling management for optimal freshness, while AI Fresh monitors temperature fluctuations based on user patterns and can pre-cool the interior up to two hours before an anticipated door opening.

#2. A Washer That Uses Up to 70 Percent Less Energy Than the A-Grade Rating Requirement

(LG Fit & Max Washer and Dryer Pair With High Energy Efficiency)

LG’s latest washing machine, scheduled for a European launch this year, combines AI-powered fabric care with energy-efficient performance, using up to 70 percent less energy than the minimum requirement for an A-grade rating. It is paired with a premium dryer that achieves an A-grade rating under the latest energy standards. Powered by LG’s Direct Drive Motor and Dual Inverter Heat Pump™ technology, the washer and dryer deliver high efficiency and dependable performance. Notably, LG’s Direct Drive Motor technology has been independently certified by TÜV Rheinland for up to 30 years of operation. AI Wash and AI Dry further enhance fabric care by automatically detecting fabric types and adjusting cycles accordingly.

#3. An All-In-One Laundry Solution Tailored for European Homes

(25-Inch LG WashTower™)

LG’s new flagship 25-inch WashTower expands the company’s single-body washer-dryer lineup. The new size sits between LG’s existing 24-inch and 27-inch models, providing an option tailored specifically for European living spaces and furniture configurations. Building on a WashTower lineup with global sales exceeding 3.2 million units, the new model features LG’s Inverter Direct Drive™ technology in both the washer and dryer, delivering reliable performance, enhanced durability, and precise fabric care.

#4. A Full-Capacity Refrigerator That Fits Your Space

(LG Fit & Max French-Door Refrigerator)

Designed for space-conscious kitchens, LG’s new Fit & Max French-door refrigerator features a Zero Clearance design that enables a flush fit alongside cabinetry. A new 6.8-inch LCD display enhances usability, while the Full Convert Drawer offers flexible storage for refrigeration and freezing. Dual FRESHConverter+ further helps optimize food preservation with independently controlled compartments that can be set to different preset temperature modes for various food types. Recognized by the 2026 iF and Red Dot Design Awards, the appliance is featured in an interactive booth zone highlighting its versatile food storage capabilities.

#5. A Dishwasher That Cleans and Dries Dishes in Just One Hour

(LG Fit & Max Dishwasher Featuring 1-Hour Wash & Dry)

The Fit & Max dishwasher combines a seamless built-in design with a 1-Hour Wash & Dry cycle for efficient everyday use. QuadWash™ Pro uses micro-bubbles to help detergent penetrate food residue, while Hybrid Air Dry improves air circulation to shorten drying time and reduce energy consumption. AI SenseClean™ uses a digital turbidity sensor to detect soil levels, then automatically adjusts water temperature, cycle time, and detergent amount to deliver optimized cleaning and energy efficiency. Key models across the new lineup, spanning both premium and volume segments, achieve an A-grade energy rating.

#6. The Hair Dryer That Combines Fast Drying With Advanced Hair Care

(LG AirDew Hair Dryer)

LG’s first hair dryer combines fast drying with technologies designed to help protect hair from heat damage. Powered by LG’s patented Triple Airfluidics™ technology, it generates a high-velocity, multi-dimensional airflow for quick results. Optimized temperature control and the AirGlide brush effect work together to retain moisture, minimize heat exposure, and smooth hair during styling. The ergonomic, lightweight body weighs about as much as a cup of coffee for everyday use, while a patented Rotating Plug™ offers easier power connection. Storage solutions include magnetic nozzles designed for one-handed attachment, a space-saving simple cradle, and a Luxury Combo Case that serves as both a stand and storage case.

#7. The Kitchen Hood With Touch-Free Convenience

(Next-Generation LG SIGNATURE Downdraft Hood)

The downdraft hood captures smoke and odors directly at the cooking surface, while optimized airflow and motor control support effective extraction with quiet operation. A built-in motion sensor enables touch-free control of extraction power, and its minimalist front-glass design maintains a clean, open aesthetic in the kitchen, offering users an intuitive balance of practical performance and refined design. Its combination of discreet ventilation, touch-free control, and minimalist design helps create more flexible and visually integrated kitchen environments, particularly in open-plan living spaces.

* Sources: Grand View Research (2026), Mordor Intelligence (2026), and NIQ/GfK (2025/2026)

“Customer Is King:” PLDT Champions Customer-Centric Growth at ACC CXO Forum

Hong Kong – As enterprises accelerate their digital transformation journeys amid the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), PLDT Inc. underscored the importance of customer-centricity, strategic investment, and ecosystem partnerships in driving sustainable growth and long-term business resilience during the inaugural ACC CXO Forum in Hong Kong.

Led and organized by PLDT Global, the ACC CXO Forum in Hong Kong gathered international industry leaders, technology decision-makers, and enterprise executives to explore how organizations are rethinking investment priorities, modernizing infrastructure, and building resilient partnerships to create value in an increasingly digital economy.

For the PLDT Group, the discussion reflects the company's continuing evolution from a traditional telecommunications provider into an integrated digital services partner.

"Customer is king. The way we engage customers has evolved significantly over the years," said Leo I. Posadas, PLDT SVP and Treasurer and PLDT Global CFO. "Previously, customers managed separate relationships for connectivity, wireless, cloud, cybersecurity, and digital services. Today, we bring these together through a cohesive approach, creating one customer view and one integrated conversation."

This integrated engagement model supports the PLDT Group's broader commitment to helping organizations navigate increasingly complex technology environments while simplifying their transformation journeys.

"Going beyond the signal means delivering a full suite of capabilities that help customers achieve their business objectives," Posadas added. "Whether locally or globally, our focus remains on customer experience, customer choice, and customer success."

Procurement's evolving role as a growth enabler

A key theme from the forum was the changing role of procurement, which has evolved from a cost-management function into a strategic business enabler.

PLDT Chief Procurement Officer Louella F. Calixtro emphasized that organizations Today must evaluate suppliers based not only on price but also on their ability to contribute innovation, resilience, and long-term value.

"Procurement is no longer just about achieving savings. It is about shaping investment decisions, influencing where capital is deployed, and identifying partners that can help the organization create sustainable value," she said.

In an environment where supply chain disruptions and technology shifts have become increasingly common, building strong ecosystems has emerged as a strategic priority.

"The conversation has shifted from choosing the supplier with the lowest cost to identifying the partner that can support you throughout your business journey," Calixtro added. "The real measure of a partnership is not the contract itself, but how that partner behaves when challenges emerge."

She noted that resilient ecosystems help organizations maintain business continuity, accelerate innovation, and maximize returns on strategic investments.

Building the future through collaboration

The discussions at the ACC CXO Forum reinforced the importance of collaboration among enterprises, technology providers, and industry partners in shaping the future digital economy. And for the PLDT Group, this means continuing to evolve and serving as a trusted partner that enables growth, innovation, and resilience.

Globe Business and Chinabank Savings Partner to Transform Financial Accessibility for Public School Teachers Nationwide

For public school teachers, finding time during the school day to visit a bank branch can be difficult, particularly for those working far from commercial centers. Globe Business and Chinabank Savings (CBS) are making it easier to bring financial services closer to them by equipping CBS field teams with 215 Samsung tablets powered by GPlan Biz. The mobile setup gives CBS field officers the connectivity and tools they need to assist teachers directly at school sites, reducing the need for educators to leave their classrooms to access selected banking and credit services.

With CBS managing this program across its 257 branches nationwide, the newly deployed mobile solution provides reliable mobile data, unlimited calls, texts, and landline access to eliminate traditional operational delays on the ground. Armed with these tools, CBS field officers can now process non-collateral loans under the Department of Education’s (DepEd) Automatic Payroll Deduction System (APDS), manage portfolios, and resolve customer queries in real time directly from school sites. This ensures that educators receive rapid, dependable financial support while remaining at their school sites.

“Technology should make it easier for businesses to serve their customers, especially when that service happens beyond the traditional office. By giving Chinabank Savings field teams secure connectivity and the mobile tools they need on the ground, we are helping them work more efficiently and respond faster to the educators and communities they serve,” said Glenn Estrella, Vice President of Globe Business.

“Our field officers are an important link between Chinabank Savings and the education community. Equipping them with dependable connectivity and mobile tools helps us respond to our customers more efficiently and continue making financial support accessible to teaching and non-teaching personnel across the country,” said James Christian T. Dee, President of Chinabank Savings.

This alliance highlights a shared commitment to nation-building. Chinabank Savings has a long track record of dedicating resources to uplift public school teachers, and Globe Business actively champions enterprises that serve critical priority sectors. By providing the digital foundation for this outreach, Globe Business enables its partners to scale their real-world impact and deliver essential services directly to the communities that need them most.

As National Teachers’ Month shines a light on the contributions of educators, this collaboration demonstrates a practical way to support their daily lives. By digitizing CBS's on-the-ground operations, Globe Business is helping ensure that the country’s public school teachers have faster, safer, and more convenient access to the financial resources they need.

To learn more about how Globe Business is transforming enterprises’ field operations and elevating customer touchpoints,
visit www.globe.com.ph/business/enterprise-finance.