Lenovo & Motorola Qira Expands Its Reach Across Devices, Apps and Markets

First unveiled at Tech World earlier this year, Lenovo & Motorola Qira is a personal AI designed to work seamlessly across compatible Lenovo and Motorola devices. At MWC in March, Lenovo began bringing that vision to market, announcing the initial rollout of Lenovo Qira across more than 20 Lenovo devices.

Today at Lenovo Innovation World during IFA 2026, Lenovo & Motorola Qira will be expanding across more devices, apps and markets by:

• Expanding support to eligible Lenovo PCs with 16GB of memory, broadening access beyond higher-memory configurations

• Expanding to eligible Motorola devices as they receive the Android 17 upgrade including select edge, signature and razr devices

• Integrating into moto watch ultra, the first wearable to support Lenovo & Motorola Qira

• Expanding connected experiences through supported applications and services including Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Contacts, Slack, Outlook Mail, and Outlook Calendar through Lenovo’s new collaboration with Workato

Since the initial rollout earlier this year, Lenovo has brought Lenovo & Motorola Qira to more than 80 supported PC configurations across its commercial and consumer portfolios, as well as select tablets and Motorola smartphones. Lenovo & Motorola Qira currently supports six languages, with more coming. Lenovo plans to expand the experience to additional device families and form factors by the end of 2026.

One Personal AI Across More Devices

Lenovo & Motorola Qira is built with the insight that people rarely spend their day on a single device. An idea captured on a tablet may need to be continued later on a PC, while messages, notifications and meeting details can become scattered throughout the day. By bringing prioritized notification summaries and cross-device knowledge into one interface, Lenovo & Motorola Qira helps users catch up on what they missed, recall what matters and continue where they left off with less switching between apps and devices.

Support for eligible Lenovo PCs with 16GB of memory broadens access beyond higher-memory configurations, while continued local model optimization strengthens the on-device AI foundation behind Lenovo & Motorola Qira. Eligible users can download Lenovo Qira from the Lenovo website. Lenovo Qira will come preloaded on supported Lenovo devices at a later date.

Lenovo & Motorola Qira will soon expand to eligible Motorola devices as they receive the Android 17 upgrade. The rollout will take place gradually, with timing varying by device and market. On supported Motorola smartphones currently featuring moto ai and tablets currently featuring AI Now, the Android 17 upgrade will introduce Motorola Qira, bringing Motorola users a new generation of AI.

Motorola Qira will be integrated into the moto watch ultra, the first wearable on which it will be available.  Users will be able to raise their wrist or say "Hey Qira" to ask general questions or get information using Lenovo & Motorola Qira’s cross-device knowledge. 

“Personal AI should not be another app waiting for a prompt,” said Dan Dery, Vice President of AI Ecosystem, Lenovo. “It should understand what matters to you, move with you across devices and help orchestrate next steps across the agents, applications and services you choose. With this next evolution of Lenovo & Motorola Qira, we are bringing that vision closer to reality through intelligence that is built into the device, designed around the individual and developed with privacy, choice and control at its core.”

Expanding Across Everyday Apps and Services

Moving from intent to action often requires users to search across email, calendars and collaboration tools. Through Lenovo’s new collaboration with Workato, Lenovo & Motorola Qira can connect with select applications and services on supported devices, including Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Contacts, Slack, Outlook Mail and Outlook Calendar, to help users find relevant information and complete actions.

This creates a more direct path from asking to doing while maintaining user permission and control. If a calendar event changes or an important update arrives in an email or group chat, users will not need to dig through separate apps to find it. They can instead use Catch Me Up and take action from the same interface.

Lenovo is also collaborating with Notion and expanding Lenovo & Motorola Qira’s Perplexity integration, so users can keep making progress in the things that matter to them like moodboards, documents, and research – without switching apps or devices. 

Users will be able to connect their Notion account to Lenovo & Motorola Qira so that they can edit and pull up information from their projects, right from Lenovo & Motorola Qira. With Lenovo & Motorola Qira’s expanded Perplexity integration, users will be able to do more deep research, including often getting visual references for their interests and goals. 

Privacy, security and user control are foundational to Lenovo & Motorola Qira. Its hybrid, local-first architecture prioritizes on-device processing where supported, with information that is added to a user’s personal knowledge base encrypted and stored locally. When cloud processing is needed for a requested experience, Lenovo & Motorola Qira sends only the prompt and relevant context required for that request through secure, encrypted cloud services. 

Availability

The availability, timing and experience of the features showcased at IFA and described above may vary by device, market, configuration and platform. Some features may require software updates, user permission, supported applications or services, account sign-in, internet connectivity, or specific hardware and software configurations. App integrations and connected app functionality may vary by market, service and account type.

Stop Rabies expands to Siargao, strengthening community partnerships for rabies prevention

Stop Rabies, a global initiative of Boehringer Ingelheim implemented in partnership with the GARC Rabies Alliance, expands to Siargao to strengthen rabies prevention through education, vaccination, animal population control, and responsible pet ownership across the island. 

Previously rolled out in Puerto Galera, Marinduque, Laguna, and Negros Occidental, Stop Rabies works with local governments, schools, veterinarians, and community partners to help more Filipinos recognize rabies risks, respond immediately after animal bites, and seek timely vaccination.

Despite being entirely preventable, rabies continues to pose a public health challenge in the Philippines, where hundreds of deaths are recorded annually and millions of animal bite cases are reported each year. As communities observe World Rabies Day, efforts to strengthen awareness, encourage responsible pet ownership, and expand access to preventive measures continue across different parts of the country. 

“Rabies prevention starts with informed communities, vaccinated dogs and cats, and shared responsibility,” said Dr. Michael Banawa, Head of Animal Health, Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Philippines, Inc. “Through Stop Rabies, Boehringer Ingelheim remains committed to advancing sustainable rabies prevention to protect animals, safeguard public health, and help build healthier communities.”

Bringing rabies education to more communities

Since its launch in the Philippines, Stop Rabies has expanded its community-based education efforts across Luzon and the Visayas, reaching thousands of students and empowering local stakeholders to strengthen rabies prevention at the grassroots level.

In Puerto Galera, the initiative reached more than 2,300 elementary students while helping equip frontline responders with knowledge and skills on rabies prevention and response. Building on its initial work in Calauan, Laguna, the program also expanded to Los Baños, where it reached over 8,000 students across 11 schools through school-based awareness activities.

In Negros Occidental, Stop Rabies partnered with the local government and the Department of Education to introduce rabies awareness videos in schools in Bacolod City, while conducting community and school-based education sessions in Victorias City.

Building on these experiences, Stop Rabies will expand to Siargao this October through a partnership with the local government, the GARC Rabies Alliance, and the Field Epidemiology Training Program Alumni Foundation, Inc. (FETPAFI). The rollout will bring together community-based education, mass dog and cat vaccination, spay and neuter activities, and responsible pet ownership to support ongoing rabies prevention efforts across the island.

“Rabies education saves lives because it gives people the knowledge to act before it is too late,” said Dr. Niko Ylagan, Stop Rabies Lead and Companion Animal Health Technical Manager, Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Philippines, Inc. “Beyond classroom sessions, Stop Rabies helps communities build sustained rabies awareness and make prevention part of everyday life.”

Rabies education saves lives

Rabies remains one of the most fatal yet most preventable infectious diseases. In the Philippines, the disease is estimated to claim 300 to 400 lives annually, while around four million animal bite cases are recorded nationwide each year.

Recent rabies-related deaths involving children have once again drawn attention to the importance of seeking immediate medical care following an animal bite or scratch, highlighting how delays in treatment can lead to tragic consequences.,,

Children and low-income families remain among those most affected, making awareness at home, in schools, and in communities especially important. Immediate wound washing, prompt medical consultation, and timely post-exposure vaccination can prevent rabies before symptoms appear.

Rabies education helps children, families, schools, and communities recognize rabies risks, prevent dog bites, and respond immediately after an animal bite or scratch. It also corrects misconceptions that delay treatment, including the belief that only stray dogs carry rabies or that small bites or scratches are harmless. Health experts note that even healthy-looking but unvaccinated pets can transmit the virus, making immediate medical assessment essential after any potential rabies exposure.

Boehringer Ingelheim remains committed to supporting the global goal of eliminating human deaths from dog-mediated rabies by 2030 through its Stop Rabies program and partnerships with local communities and stakeholders. 

Pet owners can help prevent rabies by ensuring their dogs are vaccinated and practicing responsible pet ownership.

Jollibee and DreamWorks team up for global ‘Forgotten Island’ campaign celebrating friendship and Filipino culture

 Jollibee and DreamWorks Animation are teaming up for a global partnership tied to the worldwide theatrical release of Forgotten Island, a new original animated feature that celebrates friendship, family, and Filipino-inspired storytelling.

The collaboration brings together DreamWorks, the studio behind globally recognized films including Shrek, How to Train Your Dragon, and The Wild Robot, and Jollibee, the beloved Filipino restaurant brand that makes your favorite Chickenoy, Yumburger, Jolly Spaghetti and Burger Steak.

The partnership also brings together shared themes of friendship and togetherness. Forgotten Island draws inspiration from Filipino mythology and stories passed down through Filipino families, while Jollibee has long brought people together through shared meals and everyday moments of joy. In the Philippines, the collaboration offers fans an opportunity to experience the film’s themes and Filipino cultural elements through Jollibee.

 

At the heart of Forgotten Island, from the filmmakers of Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, are lifelong best friends Jo and Raissa, voiced by Grammy and Academy Award winner H.E.R. and Filipino actress Liza Soberano. The story follows the two friends as they discover a mysterious portal leading to Nakali, a magical island inhabited by mythical creatures inspired by stories from their Filipino families.

 

Their adventure takes a turn when they discover that returning home comes at the cost of losing their memories of each other. Joined by a group of allies, Jo and Raissa must navigate the challenges of Nakali while finding a way to preserve their friendship. 

The film features an international voice cast that includes Dave Franco, Lea Salonga, Jenny Slate, Manny Jacinto, Dolly de Leon, Jo Koy, and Ronny Chieng, bringing together global talent and Filipino voices in a story rooted in Filipino-inspired mythology. 

 

“At Jollibee, we've always believed that some of life's best memories are made around the dining table. Forgotten Island is a beautiful and moving story that reminds us of the power and importance of friendship, something that has always been at the heart of our brand,” said Dorothy Ching, vice president for marketing of Jollibee Philippines. “Through this partnership with DreamWorks, we're excited to give Filipinos another meaningful way to celebrate friendship, create lasting memories, and share the joy of eating together.” 

 

To bring the partnership closer to Filipino fans, Jollibee Philippines will introduce the limited-time Forgotten Island Adventure Bundle launching September 16 in Metro Manila and September 23 in all other regions, available until October 31 at participating stores nationwide.

 

The Adventure Bundle includes Jollibee's 1-pc. Chickenjoy with rice and Pineapple Quencher, the new Peach Mango Pie à la Mode with Vanilla Soft Serve, Jollibee's Peach Mango Pie with Chocolate Sauce, and an exclusive Forgotten Island Friendship Charm Bracelet. The bundle is priced at ₱389.

 

Inspired by the film, the exclusive Friendship Charm Bracelet serves as a collectible that fans can take home as a memento of the partnership and the friendships celebrated in Forgotten Island.

 

The Forgotten Island Adventure Bundle will be available through dine-in, takeout, and drive-thru, while supplies last.

 

Forgotten Island, distributed by Universal Pictures, opens in Philippine cinemas on September 23, 2026.

Eligible ASUS Laptops Now Unlock Google AI Experiences

For a limited time starting September 7, select eligible ASUS and ROG laptop customers who can unlock 3 months of Google AI Pro with 5TB or Google AI Plus with 400GB of cloud storage

at no extra cost.

KEY POINTS

• Access to more Google AI: Eligible ASUS customers get 3 months of Google AI Pro with 5TB or Google AI Plus with 400GB cloud storage at no extra cost
• AI across more workflows: Access to Google Gemini app, Deep Research, Google Flow, Gemini in Google apps, and more, subject to eligibility
• Broad ASUS laptop coverage: Includes eligible 2025, 2026 and upcoming 2027 ASUS and ROG laptops in supported markets via the MyASUS app

PASIG CITY, Philippines (September 7, 2026) – ASUS Philippines (ASUS) today announced a new offer with Google that gives customers who purchase eligible ASUS and ROG laptops access to three months of either Google AI Pro or Google AI Plus at no extra costi. The offer is designed to help users do more than use AI on a single device. It opens the door to a broader Google AI ecosystem for creating, studying, working, researching, and building, together with expanded cloud storage.

A gateway to more of Google's latest AI

With this offer, eligible ASUS customers can start exploring more Google AI experiences as soon as they set up a new laptop. As the top-level offering, Google AI Pro unlocks expanded access to Google’s most capable Gemini models and higher usage limits to Google's AI tools that power advanced creative and professional workflows. This plan comes with a massive 5TB of cloud storage. Google AI Plus delivers an accessible entry point to Google’s AI tools, offering elevated model performance, creative generation and productivity features, and 400GB of cloud storage. 

Together, these benefits make advanced cloud AI more practical from day one on an eligible ASUS laptop. Customers can access a broader ecosystem of Google AI experiences across dedicated tools and familiar Google apps, helping them create, research, organize, and work more efficiently

One AI ecosystem for creating, studying, working, and building

The offer supports a wide range of use cases across creativity, research, productivity, and development. Users can create images, video concepts, and music from ideas and references. They can turn complex questions into structured research and reports. They can also draft, organize, analyze, and refine work inside familiar Google apps.

Depending on the plan, users can access experiences across the Google Gemini app, Deep Research, Google Flow, Gemini Omni, Nano Banana 2, Lyria 3, Gemini in Google apps, and Gemini Notebook. Google AI Pro can also provide expanded access to developer and agentic experiences such as Google Antigravity, Jules, and AI Studio, subject to plan terms and availability.

AI plus meaningful cloud capacity

The offer also adds long-term value through expanded cloud storage. Google AI Pro includes 5TB of cloud storage while Google AI Plus includes 400GB. This gives users more room for documents, photos, videos, research, and creative projects across supported Google services.

The added storage makes the AI benefit more tangible in daily use. Users can keep more of what they create and manage projects more easily across supported services.

Planned across a broad ASUS laptop portfolio

The one-year program is planned to run from September 7 across selected eligible 2025, 2026, and upcoming 2027 ASUS laptops in supported markets. The planned portfolio includes selected models across the ROG, TUF Gaming,

ProArt, Zenbook, and Vivobook families, with redemption exclusively through the MyASUS app. A full list of eligible models is available on the ASUS website, together with the detailed terms and conditions. 

Check official ASUS and ROG social media pages or visit ASUS and ROG Stores or authorized retailers nationwide to learn more. 

ASUS NO. 1 QUALITY AND SERVICE: QUALITY YOU TRUST, PROTECTION THAT LASTS

On top of the exclusive Google AI program, ASUS is still running the ASUS No. 1 Quality, School-Ready Deals promo until September 15, 2026, giving students, gamers, and professionals even more opportunities to upgrade with exclusive offers on ASUS and ROG devices. Visit the official website: https://ph.asus.click/qualityschoolreadydeals-2026 

Find ASUS and ROG devices built for the long-haul. The ASUS No. 1 Quality and Service package provides reliable performance, long-lasting protection, and trusted after-sales support through up to

3 years of international and local warranty with service access across 90+ countries and 100+ ASUS Service Centers and Drop-Off Points in the Philippines, standard 1-year Local Accidental Damage Protection (LADP) for laptops, up to 6x free device cleaning claims, and an extended return policy of up to 14 days. Choose with confidence, knowing every ASUS or ROG devices are backed by dependable quality, comprehensive protection, and reliable after-sales support.

For incredible news and updates from ASUS, follow ASUS Philippines on PRFacebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

 

2gather, 2gether in September Celebrate Market! Market!’s 22 Years of Journeying Through Life with the Community

September 2026/Manila This September, make your way to Bonifacio Global City’s (BGC) original community hub. Celebrate Market! Market!’s 22 years of keeping people’s lives interconnected with 2gather, 2gether – a month-long series of games, socials, shared experiences and anniversary shopping discounts and promos.

For two decades and two years, Market! Market! has been a comforting constant gathering hub in the ever changing BGC. More than a shopping destination, it is where commuters begin and end their journeys. It is where families eat after errands. It is where communities naturally converge. It is a place for everyday needs, shared experiences, celebrations, and connections. 

“It’s where people come together. It is a familiar place, a part of a lot of people’s childhoods, and it is one of their constants, still serving them now in their adult lives. Market! Market! embraces the community’s diversity – everyone feels at home in the mall,” said Market! Market! General Manager Cristina Ticzon-Locsin.

2gather, 2gether at Market! Market!

Anniversary Sale! Sale! Get up to 70% off at participating merchant stores during all weekends of September. Check out 22 deals in participating stores, food and beverage outlets, and services offering. Shoppers with P7,000 worth of receipts from participating merchants will also get a limited edition anniversary jacket.

Create more shared memories with family and friends as a treat from Market! Market! With 2+2gether in Hong Kong. Simply present accumulated receipts from participating merchants worth P1,500 for a chance to win a four-day, three-night all expense paid trip to Hong Kong for four people.

Ready to roll the dice? Join the Gaming Library and Market! Market!’s High Stakes three-day tabletop gaming event on September 4 to 6 to discover new games, connect with fellow gamers or to compete with experienced players. Show your skills at board games, trading card games, and miniature games.

Sign up to the Know It All at the Food Choices Trivia Night on September 11 and enjoy good food and good company.

From September 15 to 20, make your way to The Gift Spot for limited edition 22nd anniversary apparels showcasing the people, connections, and communities that continue to shape Market! Market!

Bring your favorite people to Beyond Brews: Coffee & Matcha Festival from September 25 to 27 at the Activity Center and get a taste of different coffee brands, matcha brands and food brands. Perfect for coffee lovers, matcha enthusiasts, makers, creatives and curious minds.

For more details, visit Market! Market! Official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MarketMarket

 

Finally, A Craft Marathon in Metro Manila!

Crafting has been part of my life for a very long time. Journaling, scrapbooking, collecting pretty papers and stickers, trying different pens, playing with washi tapes, and finding new ways to document memories are some of the things I genuinely enjoy doing. The problem, of course, is finding the time to actually do them.

I have so many unfinished projects. I know I'm not alone in this because every crafter I know has a stash of things that were started with so much excitement and then set aside because something else came up. There is always another responsibility, another deadline, another errand, another thing that needs to be done first.

This is why Craft ’Til You Drop: The Backlog Edition immediately caught my attention. The idea is to spend up to 12 hours doing exactly what we rarely give ourselves enough time to do: craft.

I have seen events like this being held in the US, where crafters get together and spend an entire day working on their unfinished projects. Some bring their journals and scrapbooks, while others work on crochet, sewing, painting, diamond painting, photography, or whatever creative project they happen to be working on. I have always loved seeing those gatherings because they are not really about learning one particular craft or completing one specific project. They are about giving people the time and the space to enjoy their hobbies.

Now we finally have something similar happening here in Metro Manila.

Twelve Hours to Work on Those Projects Half Done

The concept behind the event is very easy to understand, especially if you are a crafter. Bring your PHDs, or Projects Half Done, and spend the day working on them.

For me, this is probably the biggest attraction. I have journals waiting to be finished, supplies that I bought for projects that are still somewhere in my head, and ideas that I keep telling myself I will get around to eventually. Having an entire day specifically set aside for crafting makes a huge difference.

Instead of trying to squeeze journaling into an already busy day, you actually get to sit down and spend hours doing it.

Craft ’Til You Drop will also have different stations and resources available, including a Tool Bar, Sewing Station, Photo Printer, and Watercolor Table. There will be snacks, games, prizes, and plenty of space to work on your own projects. You can bring the craft you've been working on at home or use the opportunity to try something different.

I also like that the event isn't limited to one type of crafter. Journaling may be a big part of the community, but there is room for people who sew, paint, scrapbook, work with photographs, or simply enjoy making things with their hands.

Why I Think We Need More Events Like This

There is something very different about sitting down with a physical project compared with spending another few hours on our phones.

I love social media and I spend a good part of my working life online, but there are times when I really need to step away from it. Journaling gives me that opportunity. When I'm choosing papers, cutting things out, arranging stickers, writing, or simply deciding what I want a page to look like, I'm focused on that one thing.

It gives my brain a break from everything else that is happening.

I don't think crafting should be presented as a replacement for professional mental health care, because it isn't. But I do believe that having hobbies that allow us to slow down and spend time doing something we enjoy can be good for our overall well-being. We need activities that aren't about work, deadlines, likes, views, or productivity.

Sometimes, we should be allowed to make something simply because we enjoy making it.

And I think that is one of the nicest things about this event. You don't have to come with the goal of creating something perfect. You don't have to finish an entire scrapbook or produce a journal spread that belongs on Pinterest. You can sit down, work on one page, talk to someone beside you, have a snack, try a new tool, and enjoy the day.

That is enough.

The Best Part Is Finding People Who Get It

One of the things I enjoy most about crafting events is meeting other people who are just as excited about these things as I am.

If you're a crafter, you probably know what I'm talking about. You can spend way too much time looking at stationery. You can get excited about a new pen. You can have very strong opinions about paper. You can buy stickers even though you already have plenty of stickers at home.

And when you are around other crafters, none of that needs explaining.

That is what makes a creative community so important. You meet people who understand why you enjoy what you do. You can talk about supplies and techniques without having to explain why they matter. You can look at someone else's project and get an idea for something you want to try. You can share what you know and learn something new from someone else.

For people who may not have a large group of friends who share the same hobbies, an event like this can also be a way to find their people.

You may arrive with an unfinished project and leave with a finished one, but you might also leave having made a new friend.

And It Is Actually Affordable

I also appreciate that the event was planned with different budgets in mind.

The Friday pass starts at only ₱600, while the Saturday and Sunday passes are ₱1,100 and include meals. There is also a two-day pass for ₱1,900.

For a full day dedicated to crafting, with access to creative stations and tools, activities, food on the weekend passes, games, prizes, and the opportunity to spend time with other crafters, I think that makes this a pretty accessible experience.

More importantly, it gives us something that is sometimes much harder to find than craft supplies: time.

We buy the journals. We buy the stickers. We buy the paper. We download the photos. We save the ideas. Then life happens and the projects stay unfinished.

This gives us a reason to finally take them out.

I'm Really Looking Forward to This

What makes this particularly exciting for me is that this is something I have mostly seen happening outside the Philippines. I have watched American crafters attend these kinds of marathon crafting events and thought about how nice it would be to have something similar here.

Our creative community is huge. There are so many Filipinos who journal, scrapbook, sew, paint, crochet, make cards, collect stationery, do diamond painting, and enjoy all kinds of handmade hobbies. We have so many talented makers and hobbyists, and I think we deserve more opportunities to come together.

Craft ’Til You Drop is a chance to do exactly that.

So if you have a journal sitting unfinished on your desk, a scrapbook that hasn't been touched in months, a sewing project waiting for the right time, photographs you still haven't printed, or a craft project you've been promising yourself you will finish, this might be the perfect excuse to finally work on it.

Bring your PHDs: Projects Half Done.

Bring your supplies, your ideas, and the projects you've been putting off.

Most importantly, come ready to spend a day doing something you enjoy with people who understand why you enjoy it.

Craft ’Til You Drop: The Backlog Edition happens on September 4–6 at Assembly Grounds, The Rise in Makati City.

I'm really looking forward to being part of this, and I hope to see a lot of familiar faces there, along with plenty of new ones.

Because sometimes, we don't need another thing to add to our to-do list.

We just need a day to finally do the things we love.

Mega Milyonaryo Celebrates Hardworking, Everyday Filipinos

What started as a  nationwide  promotion to mark Mega Prime Foods’ fifty years became a spark of hope for  Filipino families. At a time when every peso counts, a quiet decision to take a chance turned into a life-changing milestone for the winners of the Mega Milyonaryo promo. 

Mega Prime Foods Inc (MPFI) is the company behind Mega Sardines, the Philippines’ #1 sardines brand. In celebration of its 50th anniversary, Mega Prime Foods Inc. launched the Mega Milyonaryo Promo, giving away a total of ₱50 million in prizes. Entries were accepted through June 30, 2026, with the final grand draw concluding in July 2026. 

Through participating brands Mega Sardines, Mega Mackerel, and Jimm’s Coffee, the nationwide campaign became one of MPFI’s ways of recognizing and giving back to consumers who continue to make its brands part of their everyday lives.

The leading food manufacturer recently gathered select Mega Milyonaryo winners at the Mega Kitchen Studio in Quezon City for a kamustahan lunch. More than celebrating the prizes, the event gave winners a meaningful space to share their stories, reflect on what the life-changing win means for their families, and celebrate the exciting new possibilities ahead  with becoming a Mega Milyonaryo.

Celebrating the people behind the wins

Among the winners celebrated were Jussel Eligio, who won a brand new car, and Nora Quilla and Marivel  Obia, who each won ₱1 million in their respective draws. They are among the grand prize winners from across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, whose stories show how a simple everyday product that from a simple canned sardines and canned mackerel to a sachet of coffee can bring unexpected opportunities and make a meaningful difference in the lives of Filipino families.

Every prize holds a story waiting to be told. For these winners, joining the promo was not simply about the chance to win. As longtime consumers, Mega products have long been part of their household staples and everyday meals. Taking a chance meant thinking, “I’m already using these products, so why not join the promo?” What started as a simple “why not?” moment transformed into a life-changing moment for these families—from covering everyday essentials to building a safety net and chasing big dreams.

A common sentiment from all the invited winners “Malaking bagay para sa pamilya namin ang pagkapanalo na ito. Nagbigay ito sa amin ng pagkakataong makapag-plano para sa kinabukasan, maasikaso ang mga importanteng pangangailangan, at unti-unting maabot ang mga pangarap - siyempre kasama pa rin ng sipag at tiyaga - na dati ay parang malayo sa amin. Higit pa sa premyo, nagpapasalamat kami sa mga bagong oportunidad at pagkakataon na nabuksan nito para sa aming pamilya.”

By bringing these stories forward, Mega Milyonaryo puts a human face to the campaign. Beyond the excitement of becoming a winner, it highlights how an opportunity can take on a different and deeply personal meaning for every Filipino family.

Giving back to the consumers behind Mega

For MPFI, Mega Milyonaryo reflects a relationship with Filipino consumers built through years of everyday trust.

Mega recognizes that its place in Filipino households is made possible by consumers who continue to choose and trust its products. Mega Milyonaryo provided an opportunity to turn that trust into something tangible—rewarding loyal consumers while creating experiences that can bring meaningful value to their families.

As Henry Camacho, Marketing Associate Director of MPFI shares, “Our consumers have been with us every step of the way, and Mega Milyonaryo is our way of showing real gratitude for that trust. We want to honor the incredible families and real stories behind every single win. They represent the millions of Filipinos who choose to make our products part of their hapag-kainan every day.”  

Mega Prime Foods also had the opportunity to connect with consumers beyond the products they see on shelves and serve at home. By listening to the winners’ stories, Mega was able to highlight the aspirations, priorities, and everyday realities of the Filipino families behind the brand.

A meaningful close to Mega Milyonaryo

As Mega Milyonaryo comes to an end, MPFI celebrates not only those who took home major prizes, but also the consumers who participated and supported the nationwide campaign.

The winners’ stories serve as a reminder that behind every entry is a person, a family, and a reason for taking a chance. What may begin as an everyday purchase can become an unexpected moment that opens new possibilities for a household.

For Mega Prime Foods, closing Mega Milyonaryo is more than concluding a promotion. It is an opportunity to recognize the consumers who made it possible and strengthen a relationship built through years of trust and shared everyday moments at Filipino tables.

As MPFI moves forward, the company remains committed to creating meaningful experiences and finding new ways to give back to the consumers and families who continue to be part of Mega’s story.

Learn more about Mega Prime Foods Inc. and discover how the company continues to bring quality and nourishment to every Filipino home. 

VYBE and Dunkin’ make everyday payments more rewarding

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) and Dunkin' are making everyday purchases more rewarding and convenient with a limited-time VYBE promo, allowing customers to enjoy exclusive offers while paying seamlessly through QR Ph. 

By using VYBE's QR Ph payment feature at participating Dunkin' stores, customers can enjoy a faster, hassle-free, and cashless payment experience—making their favorite treats even more accessible.

To celebrate BPI's 175th anniversary, VYBE users can enjoy a special Dunkin' treat at participating stores across Metro Manila and Luzon. Until August 31, customers who pay via QR Ph using the VYBE app can purchase a box of six Premium Donuts for only P175, a nod to the Bank of the Philippine Islands' 175th year milestone. As an added reward, customers will also receive 100 BPI Rewards Points with their transaction.

Available at even more participating locations, the limited-time anniversary offer combines great value, rewarding perks, and the convenience of fast, seamless cashless payments through VYBE.

See list of participating stores here.

BPI and Dunkin' first partnered in August 2025, offering VYBE users free two Premium Donuts with a minimum spend of P150. The collaboration quickly resonated with customers and was followed by a free Large Iced Coffee offer. Due to strong demand reflected in social media engagement and in-store feedback, the free two Premium Donuts promotion was later brought back, giving more customers the chance to enjoy the well-loved reward. Most recently, VYBE users enjoyed a free eight-piece Premium Munchkins offer. These successful promotions have helped strengthen the collaboration between VYBE and Dunkin'.

The collaboration reflects BPI's broader commitment to making digital payments more accessible and rewarding by continuously growing VYBE's network of partner brands across food, retail, lifestyle, and other everyday categories. 

“Digital payments become more meaningful when they fit naturally into our customers' everyday lives," said Eric Faustino, Head of Digital Partnerships at BPI. "As we continue to grow VYBE's network of partner brands, we're giving customers more ways to use digital payments in places they already visit and enjoy. Through QR Ph interoperability, we are also helping expand acceptance of VYBE payments across merchants, making digital transactions more convenient for our customers. Our continuous partnership with Dunkin' reflects our commitment to making everyday transactions simpler, more convenient, and more rewarding while delivering experiences that add value beyond payments.

“Our continuous partnership with Dunkin' reflects our commitment to making everyday transactions simpler, more convenient, and more rewarding while delivering experiences that add value beyond payments,” he added.

EastWest marks 32nd anniversary with Hot Deals Gadgets Promo

 Clients can turn fresh funds placements into premium Apple and Samsung rewards

MANILA, Philippines — In celebration of its 32^nd anniversary, EastWest is giving clients more rewarding ways to save, grow, and enjoy the benefits of smarter financial planning.

Through the EastWest Hot Deals Gadgets Promo, qualified clients may receive premium gadgets from Apple and Samsung when they place eligible fresh funds in participating EastWest regular savings or checking accounts for their chosen holding period. The promo runs until September 4, 2026 in EastWest stores nationwide.

The offer gives clients a practical way to align their financial goals with everyday tools that support how they work, create, connect, and manage their lives. Rewards include select devices such as the iPhone 17 Pro Max, MacBook Neo, iPad Air M4, Apple Watch Ultra 3, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, AirPods Max 2, and other participating gadgets, subject to the applicable promo requirements.

"As we mark EastWest’s 32nd year, we want to give clients rewards that are meaningful and useful in their daily lives," said Ivy Uy, EastWest Executive Vice President and Head of Branch Banking Group. "Technology has become part of how people work, stay connected, manage routines, and pursue their goals. Through the Hot Deals Gadgets Promo, we are rewarding clients for making a smart financial decision while giving them something they can enjoy beyond the transaction."

Established in 1994, EastWest opened its first branch on August 1 of that year. More than three decades later, the bank continues to introduce offers that make banking more relevant, practical, and rewarding for customers.

A smarter way to save and be rewarded

The EastWest Hot Deals Gadgets Promo is open to new and existing EastWest individual and business clients. To join, clients may visit any EastWest store nationwide, accomplish the promo enrollment requirements, and place the required fresh funds corresponding to their selected gadget and preferred holding period of 180, 270, or 360 days.

Required placement amounts vary based on the chosen reward and holding period. Clients may also qualify for more than one reward, provided that the corresponding fresh funds, holding period, and promo requirements are met for each selected gadget.

Fresh funds refer to funds that are not sourced from existing EastWest or EastWest Rural Bank accounts or products. Promo participation, reward eligibility, and redemption are subject to EastWest’s validation and the full promo mechanics.

To learn more about the EastWest Hot Deals Gadgets Promo, clients may visit any EastWest store nationwide or go to https://www.eastwestbanker.com/promos/eastwest-hot-deals-gadgets-promo.

Per DTI-Fair Trade Promo Permit No. FTEB-263458, Series of 2026.