A Musical Homecoming: SB19 and Acer Team Up for the Heartwarming #AcerTahanan Campaign

They say home is where the heart is—but more than that, it’s the place we long to return to after time away. In a fast-paced world shaped by constant change, technology, and screens, people still yearn for one thing that never loses meaning: home.

This holiday season, Acer embraces the idea of “tahanan,” the Filipino word for home, rooted in tahan, which means to be comforted or at peace. Through Acer Aking Tahanan, the brand creates a digital space filled with warmth, creativity, and connection. With technology that feels personal and intuitive, Acer transforms everyday moments into a comforting sense of homecoming.

The campaign’s music video stars Acer brand ambassadors SB19, filmed across various locations in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Each member is shown on their own creative journey, exploring different parts of the city while staying connected through their Acer devices—their shared digital tahanan. Intimate scenes unfold, from Justin revisiting cherished memories to Pablo making a quick check-in call, highlighting how connection transcends distance.

As the story progresses, Pablo sends a new song idea to Stell, Justin, Josh, and Ken. Drawn by creativity and connection, they begin moving toward one another. Their individual paths eventually lead them to the Kaohsiung Music Center, where they reunite in person—reinforcing the message that home isn’t always a physical place, but a bond you carry wherever you go.

To bring the music video to life, Acer Philippines collaborated with the Kaohsiung City Government, allowing filming at iconic landmarks such as the Kaohsiung Music Center, Dragon and Tiger Pagoda, and Pier-2 Art Center.

“The song #AcerTahanan captures how we Filipinos feel about home,” shared Sue Ong-Lim, Managing Director of Acer Philippines. “We will always return to our tahanan because it’s where we feel most comfortable. It may take years or even decades, but we always find our way back. At Acer, we’re proud to be your digital tahanan—providing the right technology for your everyday needs.”

Acer’s lineup of consumer notebooks is designed for daily productivity, entertainment, and communication, offering the perfect balance of performance, portability, and value. Meanwhile, Acer and Predator gaming laptops push performance further with modern AI features and advanced graphics.

To celebrate the season, Acer is offering a holiday promotion with up to ₱20,000 in discounts and/or SM Appliance Center vouchers when purchasing participating Acer consumer or gaming notebooks until January 18, 2026.

Customers are required to register their purchased product for warranty within one week via warranty.acer.com.ph. Once verified, qualified buyers will receive their eGift Voucher via email and SMS, which can be redeemed at their chosen SM Appliance Center.

The promotion applies to purchases made from Acer Concept Stores, Acer Authorized Resellers, and the Acer Philippines Online Store.

Listen to “Tahanan” by SB19 on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music, and watch the full music video on the Acer Philippines YouTube channel and Facebook page. For more updates, follow @AcerPH on social media or visit www.acer.com

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Filipino AC installers dominate the Midea Club Flash Installation Tournament 2025 ASEAN Finals

 Trusted global appliance brand Midea has successfully concluded the Midea Club Flash Installation Tournament 2025 ASEAN Finals, the largest and most prestigious professional air conditioner installation competition in Southeast Asia. Held in Foshan, China, the event brought together top installers from Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam, following months of national preliminary rounds with over 10,000 participants across the region.

Representing the Philippines on the regional stage, Mark Kevin Peña emerged as the Master of Speed 2025, earning the championship title and a $5,000 cash prize. Lui Kher Sze of Malaysia secured second place, while Jeorme Pumaren of the Philippines placed third. The Philippines also received the National Award, recognizing the outstanding overall performance of the country’s delegation.

With the theme “Master Speed, More Profits,” the tournament reinforces Midea’s commitment to elevating installer excellence, enhancing customer service quality, and raising Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) standards throughout ASEAN.

Following the competition, installers toured Midea’s Innovation Park and Guangzhou Factory, gaining firsthand insight into the technology, research, and engineering behind Midea’s AC systems. The visit emphasized the brand’s commitment to continuous learning, technical advancement, and deeper collaboration with HVAC professionals.

“This tournament honors our installers’ professionalism and dedication to service excellence,” said Sam Su, Sales and Marketing Director of Midea Air Conditioning. “Their work builds the trust that Midea customers rely on every day. We are committed to growing together and elevating industry standards across ASEAN.”

The Midea Club Flash Installation Tournament is an exclusive program under Midea Club, the brand’s dedicated installer and technician support platform. Through the Midea Club App, HVAC professionals gain access to training, certification, rewards, digital tools, and opportunities to participate in competitions like the ASEAN Finals.

To learn more about Midea’s latest home solutions, visit the official website, follow @midea_philippines on Instagram and TikTok @mideaphilippines, subscribe to Midea Philippines Official on YouTube, and like @MideaPhilippines on Facebook.

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About Midea & Midea Group 

Midea is one of over 10 brands operating under the Smart Home Business of Midea Group. 

Founded in 1968, Midea Group is a leading global technology company and one of the world’s  largest home appliance manufacturers. As a Fortune Global 500® enterprise, it ranked #246 in  2025. The Group has streamlined its core operations into six high-growth business pillars to  drive future growth: Smart Home, Industrial Technology, Building Technology, Robotics and  Automation, Midea Healthcare, and Annto Logistics. 

The Midea brand believes in providing surprisingly-friendly solutions by adopting a consumer centric and problem-solving approach. Going above and beyond for the future, constantly  exploring and inventing to meet the ever-changing demand of our consumers – enabling them  to “make yourself at home”. 

Midea Group’s globally 63 production centers and around 190,000 employees in more than  200 countries and regions generated an annual revenue of $56.9 billion in 2024. Its 38  worldwide innovation centers and the strong commitment to R&D have resulted in more than  90,000 authorized patents to-date. 

www.midea.com/ph  

www.midea-group.com 

Unlock More Chances of Becoming a Twinyonaryo When You Borrow and Spend with Maya

 Holiday spending hits differently when it comes with a chance to win big; and this year, Maya is making every peso work harder and smarter. As the #1 Digital Bank in the Philippines, Maya is giving you the easiest way to become a Twinyonaryo: win ₱1 million for yourself and another ₱1 million for your chosen person just by borrowing or spending with Maya.

And here’s the plot twist: the fastest way to rack up entries? Borrowing — responsibly.

Maya Easy Credit: Your Instant, Smart Extra Budget

Need a little holiday boost for noche buena grocery, gifts, reunions, or last-minute bills? Maya Easy Credit gives you up to ₱30,000  revolving credit you can use instantly. No paperwork, no waiting, just tap and go. And every ₱1,000 you borrow or pay using Maya Easy Credit earns you 5 raffle entries, one of the highest multipliers in the promo. And since you can use it to pay directly at stores via QR, using your borrowed credit is fast, seamless, and holiday-rush ready.

Maya Personal Loan: Bigger Borrowing, Still Zero Hassle

For larger holiday budgets: from getting your dream gadget to booking that much-awaited trip, Maya Personal Loan lets you borrow up to ₱250,000, payable up to 24 months. Once approved, the full amount lands straight in your Maya Wallet. Every ₱1,000 you borrow gives you 5 raffle entries, too. So your big-ticket plans come with big ticket chances to win.

Borrowing isn’t your only way in—your everyday Maya habits earn raffle entries too: 

• 5 entries — Pay ₱1,000 via Maya Easy Credit

• 1 entry — Pay ₱1,000 using your Maya Card, QR, Wallet, or Maya Credit Cards

• 1 entry — Buy ₱1,000 load, transport, and more in Maya Shop

• 1 entry — Pay any ₱1,000 bill in the app

• 1 entry — Buy a Maya Card

• 10 entries (the highest!) — Refer a friend using your @username and get them to upgrade

Whether it’s borrowing for your holiday gastos or simply doing what you already do every day, every move gets you closer to that ₱1M win. Who knows? You and your chosen person might just be the next Twinyonaryos this Christmas.

Check out www.maya.ph/xmas, and follow @mayaiseverything on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for updates. Maya Philippines, Inc. and Maya Bank, Inc. are regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (www.bsp.gov.ph). Deposits are insured by PDIC up to ₱1 million per depositor.

There’s a new virtual Visa card from PalawanPay, and here’s what you need to know

 Staying true to the Palawan Group of Companies’ mission of advancing financial inclusion, PalawanPay — the company’s fast-growing e-wallet — unveils the PalawanPay Virtual Visa Card, a major leap in making simple, secure, and widely accepted digital payments accessible to every Filipino, including those without bank accounts or credit cards.

PalawanPay CEO Third Librea shared: “For many Filipinos, owning a Visa card has always felt out of reach — something reserved for those with bank accounts or credit lines. With the PalawanPay Virtual Visa Card, we’re changing that. We built this to be simple, practical, and truly pang-masa. Now every Filipino, every suki, can access global commerce with confidence — securely and affordably.”

Cashless, Cardless, Limitless — Designed for the Digital Filipino

With just a few taps inside the PalawanPay app, verified users can instantly activate their Virtual Visa Card and start transacting online.

From e-commerce shopping and recurring bills to travel bookings and streaming subscriptions, the PalawanPay Virtual Visa Card delivers a safer, more seamless way to pay — no long forms, no rigid requirements, no hassle. True to Palawan Group’s walang kuskos-balungos promise.

Palawan Group Chief Marketing Officer Bernard Kaibigan remarked: “PalawanPay’s Virtual Visa Card is more than a new feature. It is a step toward a more inclusive digital economy. Our goal is simple: to make digital finance truly para sa lahat (for everyone) — practical and within reach of every suki.”

Financial Inclusion, Levelled Up — Making the Digital Economy Accessible to Every Suki

The PalawanPay Virtual Visa Card empowers unbanked and underbanked Filipinos to participate confidently in the digital economy. Built with suki-centered simplicity, it supports easy payments for:

• Online shops such as Shopee and Lazada
  

• Travel bookings and digital wallets
  

• Subscription services
  

• Secure money transfers powered by Visa Direct
  
  

Further, because PalawanPay is deeply rooted in the everyday needs of Filipinos, users can also receive remittances from abroad directly in the app. Sukis can also enjoy free cash-in at any of Palawan Express’ 3,500+ branches all over the Philippines — ensuring nationwide access to funds with zero extra cost.

Designed with zero intimidation and zero complications, it aligns with the real spending behaviors of today’s digital Pinoy.

Coming Soon: Physical PalawanPay Visa Card

By 2026, PalawanPay will launch its physical Visa card, providing even more flexibility for point-of-sale and in-store payments worldwide.

Run with Signify: Taking Action for Sustainability at Takbo Para sa Kalikasan Earth Run

On December 14, 2025, Signify Philippines proudly joined the Takbo Para sa Kalikasan Earth Run held at the Quirino Grandstand, bringing together participants who ran not only for fitness but for a shared commitment to protecting the planet. More than a run, the activity reinforced Signify’s belief that sustainability begins with collective action.

As part of the initiative, Signify employees also participated in a tree planting activity, directly contributing to environmental restoration and biodiversity protection. Each step taken during the run symbolized Signify’s continued journey toward creating a more sustainable and resilient future for communities and the environment.

This initiative aligns with Signify’s global CSR vision, “Brighter Lives, Better World,” which guides the company’s efforts to create positive social and environmental impact through responsible business practices. By integrating sustainability into employee engagement and community activities, Signify continues to turn its purpose into meaningful action.

“At Signify, sustainability is not just a strategy; it is a way of life,” the company emphasized. “Through initiatives like Takbo Para sa Kalikasan, we bring our Brighter Lives, Better World vision to life, supporting healthier lifestyles while contributing to a healthier planet.”

The tree planting component further highlighted Signify’s long-term commitment to climate action, reinforcing its mission to reduce environmental impact and promote positive change beyond its products and innovations. Each tree planted represents hope, responsibility, and a promise to future generations.

The Takbo Para sa Kalikasan Earth Run at the Quirino Grandstand stands as another milestone in Signify Philippines’ sustainability journey proof that when people move together with purpose, every run can lead to real change.

Together, we run. Together, we sustain. Together, we create a brighter future.

 

EastWest Rural Bank Marks 12th Anniversary with Outreach Program for Schools in Remote and Typhoon-Hit Areas

EastWest Rural Bank (EWRB) marked its 12th anniversary with an outreach initiative that reached schools located in far-flung communities and areas affected by Typhoons Tino and Uwan. The program ran from November 5 to 20, 2025, covering selected public schools across Regions 5, 6, 7, and 11.

 A total of 590 learners and 49 teachers received Jollibee meals, drawing and coloring materials, rice packs, and EWRB giveaways as part of the Bank’s anniversary activities.

 

According to Sheila Marasigan-Bajado, President of EastWest Rural Bank, the activity shows the Bank’s intention to stay present in the communities it serves:

 

“Our team wanted to celebrate the anniversary by reaching out to schools that needed a boost after the recent typhoons. We are grateful to the teachers and school heads who welcomed us and allowed us to spend time with their learners.”

 

Teachers, school heads, and barangay representatives assisted in facilitating the distribution activities, which were conducted on-site in each community.

 

Overall, the outreach covered five public schools across four regions: Lipata Elementary School in Masbate and San Isidro Elementary School in Cataingan, both from Region 5; Cudian Elementary School in Brgy. Cudian, Ivisan, Capiz in Region 6; Combado Elementary School in Purok Pagtinabangay, Combado, Bogo City in Region 7; and Cayawan Elementary School in Manay, Davao Oriental in Region 11.

 

The anniversary outreach continues EWRB’s broader efforts to stay connected with schools and families in the countryside, especially during periods of recovery after natural calamities.

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