Vivo V70 Launch Set for February 28: Fans Get a Chance to Win the New Portrait Flagship

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Online viewers across the country will have the opportunity to win a brand-new Vivo V70 as Vivo Philippines prepares for its official launch on February 28, 2026, at 5 PM. The event will be streamed live on Vivo Philippines’ Facebook page, making it accessible to fans nationwide. Adding excitement to the launch, actress and brand ambassador Marian Rivera will headline the event, ushering in what Vivo describes as a new era in portrait smartphone photography.

The Vivo V70 is designed with portrait imaging at its core. It features a 50MP ZEISS Super Telephoto Camera that enables sharp long-distance shots and detailed close-ups. The smartphone also introduces an upgraded AI Stage Mode, allowing users to capture clearer images even in challenging lighting conditions. Video enthusiasts will benefit from 4K 60fps recording, while enhanced AI Visuals help produce studio-quality portraits with intelligent image optimization. These features position the Vivo V70 as a powerful tool for users who want professional-level photography in a mobile device.

To make the launch more engaging, Vivo Philippines confirmed that one lucky online viewer will win a Vivo V70 during the livestream. To qualify, participants simply need to watch the live broadcast and comment “Vivo V70 Bloom Under The Sun.” This exclusive online giveaway transforms the launch into an interactive event, giving viewers not only a first look at the device but also a chance to take one home. Fans are encouraged to mark themselves “Going” on the official Facebook event page to receive notifications once the livestream begins.

Before the online launch, Vivo will host an exclusive offline event on February 27, 2026, at SM North EDSA, The Block. Marian Rivera will lead the unveiling, where the company will reveal the full specifications, official pricing, and local availability of the smartphone. Attendees will also enjoy interactive booth activities such as a Memory Game Challenge, Cotton Candy Station, Basketball Arcade Challenge, Vivo x Pop Mart Claw Machine, and a Photowall Booth designed to showcase the phone’s portrait capabilities.

Professional photographer Jan Mayo will conduct a live demonstration to highlight the Vivo V70’s real-world imaging performance. Meanwhile, global pop group HORI7ON will deliver a live performance, adding entertainment and energy to the event.

With a celebrity-led reveal, immersive experiences, and a nationwide giveaway, the Vivo V70 launch promises to be more than just a product introduction—it’s an event that blends technology, creativity, and opportunity for Filipino fans.

Globe Advances Enterprise Innovation as Netopia AI Joins 917Ventures’ Velocity Program

The Globe Group is reinforcing its role as an innovation platform by connecting startups with real enterprise environments, helping emerging technologies move beyond pilots to large-scale deployment. Through its venture builder 917Ventures, Globe enables startups to collaborate directly with its companies, testing solutions in live operational settings.

This is made possible through Velocity, a platform designed to help startups validate and scale solutions via enterprise partnerships rather than relying solely on traditional accelerators or investment models. By giving access to real-world use cases, Velocity allows founders to refine their technologies while businesses tap innovations that improve customer and enterprise outcomes.

Netopia AI, creator of behavioral AI platform Predikta, is the first startup to formally collaborate under Velocity. Predikta leverages behavioral AI and digital population modeling to anticipate public sentiment and responses, enabling organizations to make data-driven decisions and refine campaigns, products, or policies.

Through this partnership, Netopia AI will work with Brave Connective Holdings and its subsidiaries AdSpark and Inquiro to explore how predictive behavioral insights can strengthen marketing intelligence, communications strategies, and enterprise decision-making.

“By working with Globe through Velocity, we’re stress-testing Predikta where it matters most—inside complex, real-world enterprises. That feedback loop strengthens our behavioral AI models and translates directly into more accurate predictions and measurable commercial impact for businesses,” said Axel Kornerup, Co-Founder and CEO of Netopia AI.

For Globe, the initiative supports a strategy of connecting startups and enterprises to accelerate the adoption of technologies at scale. “Velocity reflects Globe’s commitment to building meaningful partnerships that create tangible business and customer impact,” said Vince Yamat, CEO & Managing Director of 917Ventures.

“Collaborating with Netopia AI enables us to harness predictive behavioral insights, helping brands understand their audiences and engage them more meaningfully,” added Nikko Acosta, Group CEO & President of Brave Connective Holdings.

As more businesses turn to predictive tools for decision-making, Globe continues to position itself as an innovation enabler, connecting startups with enterprise opportunities to deliver smarter outcomes for customers and enterprises alike.

Inside the Workflows of Young Professionals: How They Work Smarter, Create Faster, and Achieve More with the HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 S 2026

Manila, Philippines — Young professionals and students today juggle long hours of research, analysis, and creative work, making focus and productivity more important than ever. From drafting reports and reviewing data to sketching ideas and managing multiple projects, every moment counts. Meeting these demands requires a device that can keep up, and the HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 S 2026 is built to do just that.

As the Philippines’ top tablet brand in 2025 in terms of shipment volume, HUAWEI delivers a smarter, more comfortable productivity tablet that transforms everyday work and study into a more comfortable productivity experience. The HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 S 2026 combines PC-level productivity tools, a paper-like display designed to help reduce eye strain, and reliable all-day performance, empowering users to stay focused, work efficiently, and achieve results wherever work or study takes them.

PC-Level Productivity That Powers Real Workflows

The HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 S 2026 is built for results-driven young professionals and students. Paired with the HUAWEI Smart Magnetic Keyboard, HUAWEI M-Pencil (3rd Gen), and HUAWEI Mouse, the HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 S” 2026 becomes a true 4-in-1 productivity companion, offering Laptop, Split, and Studio modes that adapt to every working style. Typing long-form articles, refining slide decks, or sketching diagrams feels natural, fluid, and efficient, allowing users to stay productive wherever inspiration strikes.

With desktop-class multitasking, switching between documents, spreadsheets, and media becomes effortless. Whether you’re drafting a thesis, preparing client presentations, managing content pipelines, or finalizing reports under tight deadlines, everything works together to help you stay organized, precise, and in full control. The device turns everyday productivity into a smooth, uninterrupted flow.

Powered by PC-level WPS Office 3.0, it handles research-heavy tasks, complex projects, and tight deadlines with ease. Custom Pivot tables, GROUPBY formulas, and LaTeX recognition make data analysis, technical writing, content planning, and professional documentation seamless and efficient.

Tech reviewer and content creator Ricson Vergara says the HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 S 2026 redefines what working on the go can look like. From drafting detailed review scripts and comparing technical specifications to organizing benchmarks and editing reports, the WPS Office 3.0 allows him to manage his entire workflow seamlessly on a tablet without compromising functionality. Whether he’s reviewing product spreadsheets, polishing presentations, or annotating reference materials, everything feels just as intuitive and capable as working on a laptop.

Ultra-Clear PaperMatte Display That Brings Comfort and Clarity

Designed to support long, demanding days, the 11.5-inch 3rd Gen Ultra-Clear PaperMatte Display makes extended screen time noticeably more comfortable. Crafted with high-precision nanoscale anti-glare etching technology and 3A+ glass, it ensures text appears sharper, visuals stay clearer, and eye strain is kept to a minimum. The HDR Vivid support and 500 nits of brightness ensure clarity whether you’re working indoors, outdoors, or under bright lighting.

Lifestyle creator and entrepreneur Alliah Racelis says the HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 S 2026 transforms how she moves through her day. Before work, she enjoys watching inspirational videos and unwinding with casual games, with vivid colors thanks to P3 color accuracy and smooth motion powered by the 2.8K display and 144Hz adaptive refresh rate. When it’s time to focus, she can seamlessly switch to reviewing documents, organizing content plans, and responding to messages—comfortably and efficiently on the same screen. This smooth transition from entertainment to productivity keeps her motivated, refreshed, and focused all day long.

Reviewing journals, annotating PDFs, studying data-heavy charts, and sketching ideas recreate the feel of writing on paper due to the display’s subtle micro-vibrations. This helps users remain immersed and engaged even during extended sessions, giving a more natural viewing and writing experience that supports sustained productivity.

Your All-in-One Work, Study, and Creativity Hub

With the HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 S 2026, productivity effortlessly flows into creativity. Equipped with HUAWEI Notes, GoPaint, and Wondershare Filmora, the tablet transforms into a complete personal studio, digital notebook, and creative workspace. Users can seamlessly move from inspiration to execution within a single, uninterrupted workflow.

Content creator Leon Barretto says HUAWEI Notes is his go-to tool for shaping ideas before going live. He uses it to outline content plans, script concepts, and capture spontaneous bursts of inspiration. The app’s AI handwriting enhancement converts handwritten notes into clean, organized text, while AI equation recognition keeps formulas accurate and clear. With features such as Magic Memos, cross-page dragging, one-step split screen, and access to hundreds of templates and layouts through the Resource Center, organizing ideas becomes effortless and intuitive.

Lifestyle content creator CK De Leon shares how the HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 S 2026 helps bring her creative vision to life. The GoPaint app offers a professional-grade digital canvas with advanced brush engines, layer support, and pressure-sensitive strokes. Tools like the 3D Oil Brush simulate natural textures and depth, making it easy to design illustrations, storyboards, and visual assets with precision.

She adds that Wondershare Filmora turns the tablet into a compact yet powerful video editing suite, with multi-window editing and AI-assisted features to trim clips, add transitions, apply effects, generate captions, and create animations with ease.

All-Day Power and Cooling Built for Relentless Productivity

Built for long, demanding days, the HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 S 2026 delivers smooth, reliable performance that keeps pace with both work and creativity. Its 8,800 mAh battery powers over 10 hours of dynamic use, while 40W fast charging minimizes downtime.

For young professional and content creator John Dy So, the long-lasting battery is a key creative enabler. From brainstorming content ideas and outlining scripts to editing drafts and reviewing footage, he can work continuously without worrying about running out of power. As a creative, he often works from cafés, co-working spaces, or while commuting, and the HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 S 2026 ensures his creativity and productivity never have to pause.

Tech reviewer Ron Alvarez says the HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 S 2026’s sleek all-metal body, at just 6.1 millimeters thin and 515 grams light, makes it the perfect device for life on the move. Its 3D custom vapor chamber heat dissipation architecture boosts system thermal design power by 17%. This enables him to edit videos, review footage, and multitask comfortably for hours without overheating or being weighed down by bulky devices.

Completing the experience are quad speakers powered by Histen 9.0 AI Sound, delivering clear, immersive audio for video calls, presentations, and entertainment, ensuring every meeting, soundtrack, and creative session sounds as good as it looks.

4-in-1 Better Than Ever Productivity Tablet for Young Professionals and Creators

Designed for students, creators, and professionals who refuse to be boxed in, the HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 S 2026 delivers precision, clarity, and comfort, turning ambitious ideas into results. It adapts seamlessly to your pace, whether you’re researching, refining presentations, editing content, or managing everyday tasks.

From February 19 to March 22, 2026, grab the HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 S 2026 for only PHP 29,999, originally PHP 31,999, at HUAWEI Experience Stores, Shopee, Lazada, TikTok, and the HUAWEI Online Store.

The first-sale bundle includes freebies worth PHP 19,896, featuring the HUAWEI Smart Magnetic Keyboard (PHP 6,999), PC-level WPS Office (PHP 4,990), HUAWEI M-Pencil (3rd Gen) (PHP 5,999), and Bluetooth Mouse (PHP 1,899), transforming the tablet into a full 4-in-1 productivity setup right out of the box.

For added convenience, the HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 S 2026 is available with 0% installment plans up to 24 months, making it easier to upgrade your work or study setup with confidence.

Visit HUAWEI’s official website or social media accounts (Facebook | Instagram) for more updates.

Iwas Reload, Iwas Pila, Diretsong Tap Na Sa MRT-3 Gamit Ang GCash

Mas madali na ang pagsakay sa MRT-3 gamit ang GCash Commute, ang cashless na paraan ng pagbayad sa mga istasyon ng tren. Sa serbisyong ito, hindi na kailangang pumila para mag-reload o pumila para sa stored value cards. Ang laman ng iyong GCash wallet puwede nang gawing pambayad sa biyahe.

May tatlong paraan ng pagbabayad gamit ang GCash app:

1. Scan gamit ang Commute QR code

2. Tap gamit ang GCash Visa Card o any Visa o Mastercard

3. Tap gamit ang NFC-enabled Android phones

Lahat ito ay cashless, secure, at direktang gumagamit ng laman ng GCash e-wallets.

Gamit ang 3 ways to pay via GCash, diretso nang nakakabayad ang mga commuter at hindi na kailangang pumila o maghanap ng kiosk para mag-reload.

Mayroon ding libreng Wi-Fi sa lahat ng MRT-3 stations sa tulong ng Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), na nagbibigay-daan sa mga commuter na madaling makapag-access ng GCash e-wallet habang nasa mga MRT-3 stations.

Ayon sa GCash, layunin ng serbisyong ito na gawing mas magaan at mas mabilis ang araw-araw na biyahe ng mga commuter.

“Patuloy kaming nakikipagtulungan sa DOTr at sa iba pang sangay ng gobyerno para gawing mas simple at maginhawa ang pagbiyahe ng mga Pilipino,” ayon kay Ren-Ren Reyes, President at CEO ng G-Xchange, Inc., ang mobile wallet operator ng GCash. “Sa GCash Commute, mas flexible at mas convenient ang paraan ng pagbabayad para sa mga commuters,” dagdag nito.

Bahagi ang GCash Commute sa patuloy na pagpapalawak ng cashless at ng mas ligtas at mas convenient na digital payment options sa pampublikong transportasyon.

Para sa karagdagang impormasyon tungkol sa GCash Commute, maaaring bisitahin ang GCash app o ang website sa www.gcash.com.

Experience Smartwatch-Level Features at a Band Price Point with the HUAWEI Band 11 Series—Coming March 3

Manila, Philippines — HUAWEI, the no. 1 smart wearable brand, introduces powerful smartwatch-level features at a band price point with the HUAWEI Band 11 and HUAWEI Band 11 Pro. Designed to feel almost invisible on the wrist, they deliver a new kind of smart wearable: one that blends ultra-light comfort with smartwatch-level capability, without demanding attention or effort from the user.

Built for modern routines that move from desk to workout to rest, the HUAWEI Band 11 Series sets a new standard for all-day wear. Its refined form proves that powerful technology doesn’t need to feel bulky.

Invisible Comfort with All-Day Wearability

Experience true all-day wearability with the HUAWEI Band 11 Series, the thinnest band in the market. It has an 8.99 mm profile—about as thin as four one-peso coins—and a featherlight weight that is as light as 16 grams and a maximum of 18 grams. The band is designed to sit so comfortably on the wrist that it feels almost invisible, adapting effortlessly to every moment of your day, 24/7.

Despite its slim form, the HUAWEI Band 11 Series features a striking 1.62-inch AMOLED display that’s 27% larger than its predecessor. Enhanced widgets and a refined UI layout make information clearer and easier to navigate at a glance. This means post-workout stats, sleep charts, and heart rate trends are more readable, notifications are less cramped, and you don’t need to scroll endlessly to get the insights you need. With brightness reaching up to 2,000 nits, your stats remain easy to read, even under harsh outdoor sunlight.

Paired with soft, skin-friendly, and sweat-resistant straps and quick-release strap options, the HUAWEI Band 11 Series is designed for continuous comfort and a barely-there feel.

Phone-Free Movement with Smartwatch-Level Performance

Built for users who move with intention, the HUAWEI Band 11 Series proves that a thin and light wearable can deliver pro-level performance. With support for over 100 sports modes and precise and accurate GPS, users can leave their phones behind while still tracking accurate routes, pace, and distance during runs, cycling sessions, and outdoor workouts. The AI Running Plan adds structure through performance prediction and training index insights, guiding users on how hard to push and when to recover. Meanwhile, the auto-detect function automatically recognizes your movement patterns and records your data as you exercise.

The HUAWEI Band 11 Pro comes with exclusive features that further elevate the band experience. Equipped with an independent GPS (GNSS), it uses a built-in antenna that accurately tracks the users’ outdoor routes. Runners can take precision to the next level with Track Run Mode, which allows lane selection for stadium-level accuracy and automatic correction of GPS drift. Wrist-based Running Posture Analysis provides insight into biomechanics, such as ground contact time and vertical oscillation, to help you refine form and reduce injury risk. Auto-detect and auto-pause functions further refine your data by ensuring rest time doesn’t skew performance results.

Beyond running, the all-in-one fitness companion supports most sports—from open-water swimming to recovery-focused sessions. Switch between numerous sports or track a full training week. The HUAWEI Band 11 Series delivers reliable, data-driven insights without adding bulk, friction, or dependence on your phone.

Wellness That Works Quietly in the Background

The HUAWEI Band 11 Series also delivers a deeper, more meaningful approach to sleep. Powered by upgraded sleep tracking, the band monitors overnight rest with wrist-based sleep breathing awareness, intuitive sleep Gantt charts, and nap summaries that assess whether daytime naps are helping or hindering recovery.

Tracking sleep patterns continuously and quietly through the night, it helps users understand how rest, stress, and recovery connect without requiring extra effort or constant check-ins.

The HUAWEI Band 11 Series expands wellness tracking to include all-day Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and CE-certified Pulse Wave Arrhythmia Analysis. These features offer broader insights into how the body responds to stress and recovers over time. They work passively in the background, delivering gentle alerts and easy-to-read summaries that inform users of their overall heart health.

HUAWEI Band 11 Series’ wellbeing features extend beyond the physical with Emotional Wellbeing 2.0, which translates daily stress and mood into 12 emotional categories for a more intuitive check-in. The device also thoughtfully integrated women’s health tracking with a clean monthly calendar view that makes cycle tracking easier to manage and understand.

Zero Anxiety Living, Powered to Keep Up

The HUAWEI Band 11 Series is built for days that don’t slow down and weekends that stretch even further. Even with advanced features, HUAWEI didn’t compromise on battery power. Thanks to its new high-silicon battery technology, the band stays reliably active for up to 14 days. When it’s time to recharge, a quick recharge gets it back to full, powering the user for their next active adventure, long workweeks, spontaneous road trips, or weekend getaways without packing a charger.

Beyond endurance, the HUAWEI Band 11 Series supports a seamless lifestyle that keeps everyday routines moving smoothly, even when your phone is tucked inside your pocket.. A quick coffee stop run becomes just as effortless with GCash Watch Pay, which allows QR payments on the go. Smart notifications, quick replies, and remote camera shutter features further enhance daily productivity—whether you’re on Android or iOS.

A smarter, lighter, and more intuitive fitness tracking experience is arriving in the Philippines soon. Stay tuned for the HUAWEI Band 11 and HUAWEI Band 11 Pro, and visit the HUAWEI Online Store (HUAWEI Band 11), HUAWEI Online Store (HUAWEI Band 11 Pro), Shopee, Lazada, or TikTok and be among the first to discover a smarter and lighter way to move, rest, and recharge right from your wrist.

Visit your nearest HUAWEI Experience Stores or HUAWEI’s official website and social media pages (Facebook | Instagram) to know more.