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Salmon Upgrades Payments Backbone to Support Growing Customer Base

Salmon, a fast-growing financial technology company committed to responsible innovation and financial inclusion, has finished the development and deployment of its proprietary in-house payment orchestration platform to power transactions across its lending and savings products. Designed for speed, resilience, and scale, the platform ensures 99.9% uptime, a 99% QR Ph payments success rate, and consistently high user satisfaction, reflected in Salmon’s 4.8 rating in both the App Store (15,000+ ratings) and Google Play (56,000+ ratings). The AI-powered payment infrastructure supports all transactions within Salmon’s ecosystem — including loan repayments, deposits, and fund transfers — by connecting seamlessly with a wide network of local banks, e-wallets, and payment providers. Unlike a standard payment gateway, Salmon’s proprietary platform uses real-time routing, automatic fallbacks, and smart retries to maintain transaction reliability in the face of network issues or downtime. For c

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TCL Fresh Air AC Ranked No.1 Globally in Sales, Bringing Smarter and Healthier Living Experiences to Consumers Worldwide

Recently, a report released by the independent third-party research firm Sunpower Consulting Group revealed that TCL Fresh Air Air Conditioners ranked first in global sales in 2024. This significant lead demonstrates the widespread popularity of TCL’s FreshIN series among consumers and affirms TCL’s position as a global leader in the fresh air AC category. Leading Global Sales in Fresh Air ACs, TCL Air Conditioners Secure Market Advantage through Early Deployment Behind TCL’s No.1 ranking in global fresh air AC sales is its forward-thinking strategy and ongoing breakthroughs in technological innovation. While most air conditioner brands remained focused on traditional cooling and heating functions, TCL quickly recognized the growing demand for smart and healthy air solutions and decisively initiated its strategic layout in the fresh air AC segment. From launching its Global Fresh Air Strategy in 2021, to the release of FreshIN 3.0 in 2023, and the official launch of the fifth-gener

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L'Art Du Lavage—Haier Launches New Washing Machine Line in an Evening of Art and Innovation

Haier Philippines brought together culture, fashion, music, and technology in a grand event titled “L’ART DU LAVAGE — The Art of Washing”, where guests experienced firsthand the artistry and innovation behind Haier’s newest washing machine line. The program began with a touch of elegance as guests arrived to the sound of live violin music, setting a refined mood during registration. A cultural dance performance followed, showcasing movement and color that celebrated artistry—an apt introduction to an evening that promised both style and innovation. Warm greetings from Haier executives and a video message from company representatives abroad welcomed the audience, providing context on the inspiration behind the launch. The highlight of the night was the dramatic unveiling of Haier’s new washing machine models. Presented through a fusion of models, dancers, and stage effects, the moment captured both the beauty of design and the sophistication of technology. The Haier HW140-BD14387GNU1

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Harry Potter: Houses of Hogwarts x Krispy Kreme Collection Shares All-New Spellbinding Flavors

Krispy Kreme, in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products (WBDGCP), announces an enchanting new doughnut collection inspired by Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry: the all-new Harry Potter: Houses of Hogwarts x Krispy Kreme Collection. Now available for a limited time only, doughnut lovers and Harry Potter fans alike can head to participating Krispy Kreme shops across the world to experience enchanting doughnuts that bring the four Hogwarts houses to life through delicious flavors: Gryffindor Doughnut – a shell doughnut filled with cookie butter flavored Kreme, dipped in red icing and Biscoff cookie crumble, topped with golden icing drizzles and the Gryffindor crest. Slytherin Doughnut – an Original Glazed doughnut topped with chocolate and green buttercreme flavored swirls, chocolate cookie sugar blend, and Slytherin crest. Hufflepuff Doughnut – a shell doughnut filled with brown butter toffee flavored custard, dipped in golden yellow icing, and t

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Home Credit and SM Appliance Center Launch Grand Pay Hulugan: Big Brands, Big Savings, Smarter Shopping Nationwide

SM Appliance Center teams up once again with Home Credit Philippines, the country’s leading consumer finance provider, to relaunch the highly anticipated Grand Pay Hulugan—an exclusive sale for Home Credit customers that makes owning your dream appliances easier and more affordable than ever. Running from August 1 to September 30, 2025, this nationwide promo offers exclusive deals, 0% interest installment plans, and exciting freebies—all available only to Home Credit users. With this partnership, more Filipino families can enjoy flexible financing on top appliance and gadget brands across over 90 SM Appliance Center branches nationwide. “At Home Credit, we believe in helping Filipinos live better through smart and responsible financing,” said Sheila Paul, Chief Marketing Officer of Home Credit Philippines. “Grand Pay Hulugan is all about giving our customers the power to choose quality products from a trusted retailer like SM Appliance Center—and pay in easy, flexible terms.” Grand

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Meet iFFALCON: Redefining Smart TV Entertainment with the New U Series

iFFALCON, a pioneering brand, is taking smart entertainment to the next level with the launch of its cutting-edge U Series Smart TV. Designed for the modern generation, the U75 is packed with groundbreaking features that deliver a seamless and immersive experience for gaming, movie-watching, and sports. About iFFALCON: Innovation for Young Consumers iFFALCON is a new tech brand for young consumers around the world with high quality and competitive price performance, dedicated to bringing infinite possibilities to young people around the world. As a tech brand created for young consumers, iFFALCON is dedicated to bringing infinite possibilities to users worldwide. It is redefining smart displays by offering high-quality, high-performance televisions at competitive prices. With a spirit of innovation, creativity, and freedom, iFFALCON continues to expand its reach across the globe, bringing cutting-edge entertainment technology to users in over 11 countries, including the UK, Germany,

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Acer Day 2025 Breaks A Limit With Technology, Music, And The Country’s Biggest Artists

Acer Day 2025 at the Mall of Asia Arena was an epic night of technology, music, and star power with some of the country’s biggest artists sharing one stage! More importantly, the evening was a celebration of its theme, “Break A Limit,” highlighting the drive to overcome obstacles, reach new milestones, and push boundaries. As a tech company, Acer’s mission is to provide the necessary tools that empower individuals to break their limits. “Through the power of music and interactive brand experiences, Acer Day encourages people to go beyond their personal best and explore new possibilities with Acer’s technology,” said Sue Ong-Lim, Managing Director at Acer Philippines. The Mall of Asia Arena was a sea of green as fans and supporters braved the Saturday afternoon traffic for Acer and their favorite artists. Returning for its ninth consecutive year, Acer Day set the stage for performances by its star-studded roster of ambassadors Sarah Geronimo, SB19, and G22. Acer also welcomed its n

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The Future of Home Cinema: TCL and Abenson Unveil the TCL 115" C7K QD-Mini LED TV

Following the success of bigger screens comes another massive TV innovation set to conquer your home entertainment. As the Triple Global Top 1 TV Brand, the No.1 Panel TV in the Philippines and trusted leader in home appliances, TCL Electronics in partnership with Abenson, the No. 1 Appliance Store in the Philippines, officially launches the largest and most advanced display to date. Say hello to the 115-inch TCL C7K Premium QD-Mini LED TV delivering an exceptional home entertainment experience with stunning video and audio quality. The launch event, recently held at Abenson, Greenhills Madison, San Juan, offered guests a luxurious cinematic showcase of the newest 115” TCL C7K QD-Mini LED TV. This impressive TV promises a true cinema-at-home experience right in your living room, combining ultra-large screen immersion, stunning picture clarity, and cutting-edge QD-Mini LED technology. TCL's launch event was headlined by ‘Experience Cinema Viewing at Home’ theme. Imagine stepping into

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Samsung Bespoke AI Solves Problems at Home Through Intuitive, High‑Performing Solutions

Samsung showcased the high performance and intuitive features of its latest Bespoke AI appliances at its launch last August 2, 2025, at Westin Plaza, driving the AI home revolution in the Philippines. With a strong commitment to simplifying life at home, Samsung’s Bespoke AI lineup, composed of AI-powered refrigerators and washing machines, is designed to meet user needs across every room, bringing together convenience, performance, and energy efficiency into a seamless smart ecosystem. Comfort and Convenience in Every Room The 20.9 cu.ft. Bespoke AI Refrigerator SBS Family Hub Black DOI goes beyond food storage. It features a Family Hub where users can share photos, stream music, and check what’s inside using View Inside cameras. The voice control powered by Bixby also adds another layer of convenience. Whether adjusting settings or asking questions, Bixby now understands multiple commands in one sentence for faster, hands-free control. And of course, its sleek design and Auto Open

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Making Friztory: Goodday Friz Breaks GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS For Largest Carbonated Beverage Party with 766 Participants

It was fizzy. It was flavorful. It was Friztory in the making. Goodday Friz, a carbonated cultured milk drink, officially exploded onto the scene with a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS-breaking launch. The event brought together 766 Filipinos to set a new world record for the Largest Carbonated Beverage Party. Held at the Blue Leaf Cosmopolitan in Bridgetowne, Quezon City last July 30, 2025, the event, aptly named “Making Friztory,” was a crazy good fusion of pop, fizz, and fun. The crowd raised their cans of Goodday Friz in a massive, synchronized toast, officially earning the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS for the Largest Carbonated Beverage Party. The once-in-a-lifetime celebration was an epic moment in beverage history. Also present at the Goodday Friz launch were industry leaders Lance Gokongwei, President and CEO of JG Summit Holdings, Inc, and Asahi South, Central and Southeast Asia Group CEO Erwin Selvarajah, marking the beginning of an exciting collaboration that redefines the beverage land

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