Leading global AI smart devices provider HONOR Philippines has done it again—new year, new explosive drop.
Its latest smartphone, the HONOR X9d 5G, was officially revealed on New Year’s Day and has gone viral since.
With top internet personalities like Malupiton, Ser Geybin, Jomar Yee, and KaMangyan Vlogs posting about it, the launch has officially become a trending online moment.
“The past three years gave us a strong foundation—and we are excited that achievement proves we’re capable of pushing boundaries and delivering even more. We have a lot of exciting news lined up for our HONOR fans, and what we did with the HONOR X9d 5G and the Tesla Cybertruck is just a preview of what’s to come. You should all watch out on the grand launch this coming January 9,” said HONOR Philippines Vice President Stephen Cheng.
In a thrilling HONOR X9d 5G Ultra Defense Challenge held at WBS Studios in Pasig, the toughest phone was tested yet again—this time against an all-steel Tesla Cybertruck. Leading the challenge were HONOR Brand Ambassadors Joshua Garcia and Julia Barretto.
The event featured a series of extreme torture tests between the HONOR X9d 5G and the Tesla Cybertruck: a slingshot hit, a 3-meter throw, a cornhole shot, a decibel test, and, of course, a car-pull runover involving the Tesla Cybertruck and the HONOR X9d 5G—all experienced firsthand by Joshua and Julia.
Join the conversation and find out soon. Visit HONOR’s website http://www.hihonor.com, and follow HONOR Philippines on Facebook (Facebook.com/HonorPhilippines), Instagram (Instagram.com/honorph/) and TikTok (Tiktok.com/@honorphilippines) for exclusive teasers, launch updates, and big reveal.
Vivien Lin, Chief Product Officer at @BingXOfficial, explains that this transition is driven by regulatory clarity, growing institutional participation, and the adoption of blockchain infrastructure by financial institutions.https://t.co/9g5IW9X1VA
Leading global AI smart devices provider HONOR Philippines today announced the launch of the eagerly awaited HONOR X9d 5G, the latest addition to its acclaimed X Series line-up.
Setting a benchmark as the most powerful mid-range smartphone available in the market to date, the HONOR X9d 5G seamlessly integrates industry-leading durability, a robust 8300mAh battery, stunning photography capabilities.
Delivering a lightweight design with enhanced performance, the HONOR X9d provides an optimal choice for users who desire a well-rounded mid-range smartphone.
Top-Level Durability with Comprehensive Protection Positioned as the most durable smartphone in the market, the latest HONOR X9d 5G showcases all-around drop, water, and dust resistance with industry first SGS Triple Resistant Premium Performance Certification.
Same as the previous generation, the device also boasts prestigious SGS 5-Star Comprehensive Reliability Certification, which ensures it can withstand drops from heights of up to 2.5 meters onto certain surface.
Also, the body reinforced by HONOR Ultra-Bounce Anti-Drop Technology, Non-Newtonian fluid and new ultra tough-deep tempered glass safeguards the phones from 10 more types of stone ground and even Air-gun shooting.
Equipped with Three-layer Water Resistance Structure 2.0 supporting IP69K Water Resistance, the HONOR X9d shows flagship waterproof, making it easily handle complex water environments including rinsing, splashing, thick and dirty water, high temperature water (within 10s), dynamic water and even ultra-high pressure water jet.
This device has been tested to function after soaking in water for up to 30 minutes at a depth of 1.5 meter, making it a dependable companion in various situations. Additionally, with the AI Heavy Rain Touch and AI Glove Touch, users can still have smooth experience even in the rain or with gloves.
Industry-Leading Battery Life with SuperCharge Equipped with an ultra-large 8300mAh Silicon-carbon Battery, the HONOR X9d 5G revolutionizes mobile phone batteries to enter the 8 Era, providing the biggest battery life and capacity available in the market today, while with self-developed anti-aging algorithm for battery, the device has 6 years Ultra Durable.
As a result, users can feel free to use it throughout three days and say goodbye to the powerbank completely. The test data shows that the device can stand up to 52.5 hours of music streaming, 23.8 hours of online video playback, 16.8 hours of gaming and 12.3 hours of video chat on a single charge.
With multi-point temperature monitoring, the battery performs well in temperatures from -30°C to 55°C, which allows it to work perfectly in various harsh conditions.
Additionally, the Ultra Power Saving Mode enables the device to maintain continuous calls for up to 60 minutes when the battery drops to 2%, while the 66W wired HONOR SuperCharge can rapidly revive the battery for extended usage.
AI-powered Smartphone Photography Experience Packed with a stunning 108MP Ultra-sensing Camera featuring a 1/1.67” large sensor, the HONOR X9d captures images with exceptional details and enhanced brightness, offering users both daylight precision and nocturnal refinement.
To elevate the photography experience, the main camera is equipped with OIS + EIS, effectively reducing blurring and shakiness for ultra-clear images.
With HONOR Connection, the HONOR X9d 5G supports transfer of HD live photos between IOS, while the 4K HD Moving photo collage makes images more vibrant, which enables the users to show their colorful lifestyle.
Additionally, the HONOR X9d 5G integrates AI photography features like AI Eraser, AI Cutout and AI Outpainting, which enable users to freely customize their image, streamlining photo editing on smartphones.
Especially, the AI Upscale and AI Remove Reflection can further enhance image quality, bringing every precious moment back to life.
Exceptional Display Technology for Optimal Immersion The HONOR X9d 5G features a 6.79-inch Eye-comfort OLED Display, which supports 1.07 billion colors and a 1.5K ultra-high resolution, delivering vibrant hues and breathtaking details for a more immersive viewing experience.
The Flagship 1.3mm Ultra-Narrow Bezels redefines visual boundaries, offering 94.6% Screen-to-body ratio. With the new Deuterated Organic Light-Emitting Materials and a high refresh rate of 120Hz, the display showcases incredibly smooth motion and improved responsiveness for a more fluid interface.
In addition, the display ensures an exceptionally sharp and clear viewing experience with its industry leading peak HDR brightness of 6000nits.
The HONOR X9d also guarantees a comfortable viewing experience with eye-comfort features such as 3840Hz PWM Risk-free Dimming, Circadian Night Display, AI Defocus Display, Dynamic Dimming and Hardware Level Low Blue Light.
Enhanced Hardware for Superior Performance Powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, the HONOR X9d 5G offers users a new level of system smoothness and higher graphical performance. Compared to the previous generation, its GPU performance has improved by 29% and CPU for 11%.
This power efficiency is complemented by HONOR’s innovative RAM Turbo Technology, which effectively provides a 24GB RAM equivalent experience (12GB physical + 12GB virtual). It ensures smooth performance even after extended use, allowing users to multitask and switch between apps effortlessly.
Additionally, the HONOR X9d 5G comes equipped with 256GB large internal storage at most, providing ample space for years of precious memories.
Pricing and Availability Catering to users’ diverse style preferences, the HONOR X9d 5G is available in three captivating colorways: Reddish Brown, Sunrise Gold, and Midnight Black.
With an introductory price of Php 17,999, HONOR X9d 5G pre-order starts from January 9 to 23 where you can get a chance to win a Tesla Cybertruck. What are you waiting for? Run to any HONOR Experience and Partner Store or online via Lazada (https://bit.ly/Laz_X9d_PR), Shopee (https://bit.ly/Shop_X9d_Media) or TikTok Shop (https://bit.ly/TikTok_X9d_Media).
For more exciting announcements, visit HONOR’s website http://www.hihonor.com, and follow HONOR Philippines on Facebook (Facebook.com/HonorPhilippines), Instagram (Instagram.com/honorph/) and TikTok: (Tiktok.com/@honorphilippines) for exclusive teasers, launch updates, and big reveal.
Vivien Lin, Chief Product Officer at @BingXOfficial, explains that this transition is driven by regulatory clarity, growing institutional participation, and the adoption of blockchain infrastructure by financial institutions.https://t.co/9g5IW9X1VA
Leading global AI smart devices provider HONOR Philippines is gearing up for the highly anticipated launch of the HONOR X9d 5G and has recently unveiled its star-studded lineup.
OPM legend Sponge Cola is confirmed to perform at the launch, while hosting duties will be handled by the boys of Boys Night Out, the iconic evening radio talk show. Catch the event live on Facebook:https://bit.ly/X9dLaunch_PR.
“At the launch of the HONOR X9d 5G, we will be joined by our dearest media friends, HONOR Stars, and of course, our esteemed dealer partners. We want to give them the best as a show of gratitude for the support they have given us for this launch. We also want to share this moment with our HONOR fans, which is why we are streaming the event online,” said HONOR Philippines Vice President Stephen Cheng.
HONOR Philippines is also known for championing talented P-Pop groups, and for the HONOR X9d 5G Grand Launch, rising stars 6ENSE and YARA will take the stage. HONOR Stars The Aguinaldos, Chichi Dela Cruz, Hammerman, and others will also be present at the event.
Watch out for the grand launch of the toughest phone of the year, the HONOR X9d 5G, on January 9. Catch it live on Facebook athttps://bit.ly/X9dLaunch_PR — and you might just be the lucky winner of a brand-new HONOR X9d 5G. Simply follow the mechanics posted here.
For more exciting announcements, visit HONOR’s website www.hihonor.com, and follow HONOR Philippines on Facebook (Facebook.com/HonorPhilippines),Instagram (Instagram.com/honorph/) and TikTok: (Tiktok.com/@honorphilippines) for exclusive teasers, launch updates, and big reveal.
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Leading global AI smart devices provider HONOR Philippines is gearing up for the highly anticipated launch of the HONOR X9d 5G and has recently unveiled its star-studded lineup.
OPM legend Sponge Cola is confirmed to perform at the launch, while hosting duties will be handled by the boys of Boys Night Out, the iconic evening radio talk show. Catch the event live on Facebook:https://bit.ly/X9dLaunch_PR.
“At the launch of the HONOR X9d 5G, we will be joined by our dearest media friends, HONOR Stars, and of course, our esteemed dealer partners. We want to give them the best as a show of gratitude for the support they have given us for this launch. We also want to share this moment with our HONOR fans, which is why we are streaming the event online,” said HONOR Philippines Vice President Stephen Cheng.
HONOR Philippines is also known for championing talented P-Pop groups, and for the HONOR X9d 5G Grand Launch, rising stars 6ENSE and YARA will take the stage. HONOR Stars The Aguinaldos, Chichi Dela Cruz, Hammerman, and others will also be present at the event.
Watch out for the grand launch of the toughest phone of the year, the HONOR X9d 5G, on January 9. Catch it live on Facebook athttps://bit.ly/X9dLaunch_PR — and you might just be the lucky winner of a brand-new HONOR X9d 5G. Simply follow the mechanics posted here.
For more exciting announcements, visit HONOR’s website www.hihonor.com, and follow HONOR Philippines on Facebook (Facebook.com/HonorPhilippines),Instagram (Instagram.com/honorph/) and TikTok: (Tiktok.com/@honorphilippines) for exclusive teasers, launch updates, and big reveal.
Homegrown fashion giant Penshoppe is ushering in a new era of comfort and connection with its latest campaign, “Cozy Days Ahead.” https://t.co/58q4DJoY1w
Leading global AI smart devices provider HONOR Philippines has done it again—new year, new explosive drop.
Its latest smartphone, the HONOR X9d 5G, was officially revealed on New Year’s Day and has gone viral since.
With top internet personalities like Malupiton, Ser Geybin, Jomar Yee, and KaMangyan Vlogs posting about it, the launch has officially become a trending online moment.
“The past three years gave us a strong foundation—and we are excited that achievement proves we’re capable of pushing boundaries and delivering even more. We have a lot of exciting news lined up for our HONOR fans, and what we did with the HONOR X9d 5G and the Tesla Cybertruck is just a preview of what’s to come. You should all watch out on the grand launch this coming January 9,” said HONOR Philippines Vice President Stephen Cheng.
In a thrilling HONOR X9d 5G Ultra Defense Challenge held at WBS Studios in Pasig, the toughest phone was tested yet again—this time against an all-steel Tesla Cybertruck. Leading the challenge were HONOR Brand Ambassadors Joshua Garcia and Julia Barretto.
The event featured a series of extreme torture tests between the HONOR X9d 5G and the Tesla Cybertruck: a slingshot hit, a 3-meter throw, a cornhole shot, a decibel test, and, of course, a car-pull runover involving the Tesla Cybertruck and the HONOR X9d 5G—all experienced firsthand by Joshua and Julia.
Join the conversation and find out soon. Visit HONOR’s website http://www.hihonor.com, and follow HONOR Philippines on Facebook (Facebook.com/HonorPhilippines), Instagram (Instagram.com/honorph/) and TikTok (Tiktok.com/@honorphilippines) for exclusive teasers, launch updates, and big reveal.
Vivien Lin, Chief Product Officer at @BingXOfficial, explains that this transition is driven by regulatory clarity, growing institutional participation, and the adoption of blockchain infrastructure by financial institutions.https://t.co/9g5IW9X1VA
TabooHeat.com wraps up its most talked-about series with the finale of BBC Championship Season 2, as Cory Chase and Bree Brooks team up to reward their undefeated squad in a no-holds-barred orgy that goes full throttle from the first frame.
To celebrate the team’s big win and ease nerves about a possible relocation, Coach Cory brings in her step-sister Bree for a high-stakes team-building exercise that leaves no position unfilled.
The finale features standout performances from Ace Bigs, Ace Hardz, Kaby Snow, and Dwayne Foxxx – each pushing the action into overtime with two of the industry’s top MILFs.
Looking to elevate her content, Cory shared her vision for the scene: “I’ve done four-guy orgies before, but something was always missing – the previous co-star wasn’t as passionate about anal as I am. For this finale, I needed someone who matches my enthusiasm completely. Bree Brooks, the ultimate super MILF, was the perfect choice!”
Chase and Brooks both praised the cast and creative chemistry that carried the series through: “We tip our hats to all the incredible male performers throughout Championship Season 2, and especially for this epic final game that closes out the series!”
Vivien Lin, Chief Product Officer at @BingXOfficial, explains that this transition is driven by regulatory clarity, growing institutional participation, and the adoption of blockchain infrastructure by financial institutions.https://t.co/9g5IW9X1VA
The global data center industry is entering a sustained expansion phase, with nearly 100 gigawatts of new capacity expected between 2026 and 2030, effectively doubling today’s footprint and pushing total investment toward $3 trillion.
Capacity is projected to grow at a 14 percent compound annual rate through 2030, driven primarily by hyperscale cloud providers and accelerating AI workloads, creating both structural opportunities and mounting pressure on power infrastructure, capital markets, and supply chains.
Hyperscalers will remain the dominant growth engine, pursuing a hybrid strategy of leasing capacity while continuing to self-build large-scale campuses to secure power access, control latency, and manage long-term costs.
By 2030, AI workloads could account for roughly half of all data center demand, up from about one-quarter in 2025, with a pivotal shift expected around 2027 as inference overtakes training as the primary driver of compute consumption.
This transition materially changes deployment economics, as inference workloads require geographically distributed infrastructure closer to end users, increasing demand for regional and edge facilities rather than centralized mega-clusters alone.
Regionally, the Americas will retain leadership, representing roughly half of global capacity and posting the fastest growth, supported by strong U.S. hyperscale investment, while APAC and EMEA expand at lower but still robust double-digit rates tied to cloud migration, sovereign AI requirements, and government-backed digital infrastructure.
Power availability has emerged as the sector’s binding constraint, with grid connection wait times exceeding four years in many core markets, forcing operators to adopt behind-the-meter generation, battery storage, and, in some jurisdictions, direct ownership of power assets.
In the U.S., natural gas is increasingly used as bridge or permanent on-site power, though sustainability concerns among large tenants may limit adoption, while EMEA and APAC lean more heavily on renewables and private-wire solutions to reduce cost and regulatory risk.
Capital intensity continues to rise, with average global construction costs climbing to more than $10 million per megawatt and forecast to increase further, excluding tenant-funded IT fit-outs that can exceed $25 million per megawatt for AI-optimized deployments.
Roughly $1.2 trillion in real estate asset value and nearly $870 billion in new debt financing will be required to deliver the next wave of capacity, alongside an additional $1 trillion to $2 trillion in tenant spending on GPUs, networking, and related infrastructure.
These economics are accelerating industry consolidation, raising barriers to entry, and favoring well-capitalized operators with proven execution, access to power, and balance sheet flexibility.
For investors and developers, the central risks now lie in power procurement, construction timelines, and the pace of AI application adoption, while strategic advantage will accrue to those who can align capital deployment with the shift from training to inference and the resulting geographic redistribution of demand.
Vivien Lin, Chief Product Officer at @BingXOfficial, explains that this transition is driven by regulatory clarity, growing institutional participation, and the adoption of blockchain infrastructure by financial institutions.https://t.co/9g5IW9X1VA
TP in the Philippines (formerly Teleperformance), a leader in digital business services, continues to fortify its presence and position as an innovation and community-impact leader after earning two of the highest distinctions at the HIMAP Awards 2025, an award giving body recognizing excellence and innovation in the healthcare information management industry, held at Shangri-La The Fort, Bonifacio Global City.
The organization received both the Makabago Award for Excellence in Technology and Innovation and the Pamayanan Award for Excellence in Community Development and Outreach Programs, reflecting TP’s unique ability to blend advanced technology with sustained, institutionalized social impact.
TP.AI wins the Makabago Award for transforming healthcare operations with its proprietary AI ecosystem that has redefined operational excellence across its 8,000-strong healthcare workforce.
On the other hand, TP also receives the Pamayanan Award through its TP Healthcare Vertical, emphasizing the organization’s long-term commitment to community empowerment through its advocacy and outreach programs.
Vivien Lin, Chief Product Officer at @BingXOfficial, explains that this transition is driven by regulatory clarity, growing institutional participation, and the adoption of blockchain infrastructure by financial institutions.https://t.co/9g5IW9X1VA
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has been named the Best Bank in the Philippines at the 2025 Euromoney Awards for Excellence, securing its position as the country’s top financial powerhouse.
BPI swept three major awards: Best Bank in the Philippines, Best Bank for SMEs, and Best Investment Bank for ECM, recognizing its aggressive push in financial inclusion, digital banking, and capital market leadership.
President and CEO TG Limcaoco said the recognition reflects the trust of BPI’s clients and the bank’s mission to build solutions that strengthen the economy and uplift communities.
In 2024, BPI recorded a record ₱62 billion net income, up 20 percent year-on-year, while onboarding 5 million new clients, many through its digital channels and third-party partnerships. It also became the first Philippine bank to power all its high-rise offices with renewable energy.
The bank’s Ka-Negosyo program helped small and medium enterprises access quick loans, while BPI Capital led landmark equity deals for top property firms.
Now in its 30th year, Euromoney’s Awards for Excellence recognize the world’s most outstanding banks for innovation, leadership, and performance in the global financial industry.
Vivien Lin, Chief Product Officer at @BingXOfficial, explains that this transition is driven by regulatory clarity, growing institutional participation, and the adoption of blockchain infrastructure by financial institutions.https://t.co/9g5IW9X1VA
ING Philippines, in collaboration with the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP), marked its 35th anniversary by hosting a leadership forum titled “Do Your Thing: Lead with Impact” on 15 September 2025 at the Grand Hyatt Manila in Bonifacio Global City.
The event brought together approximately 100 emerging leaders from the business and finance sectors for a dynamic exchange on modern leadership and strategies for driving organisational success.
“At ING, we believe in empowering people to go further, do their thing, and create meaningful change,” said Jun Palanca, country manager for ING Philippines.
“This belief has guided our journey over the past 35 years in the Philippines. Strong leadership is essential to achieving lasting impact, and this forum reflects our commitment to nurturing the next generation of changemakers.”
The programme featured two key engagement sessions that explored the evolving demands of leadership in today’s dynamic landscape.
The first session, a fireside chat titled “Do Your Thing: Lead with Impact,” explored the qualities that define effective and transformative leadership. Eugene Acevedo, former president and CEO of RCBC and author of Never Stand Alone; Reinvent and Outperform: Becoming a Better Leader; and The Future Leader: What it Takes to be the Next-gen CEO, shared insights on reinvention, digital advocacy, lifelong learning, and purposeful leadership.
The conversation was moderated by Lenin Duenas, head of Corporate Sector and Financial Institutions Coverage at ING Philippines, who posed thoughtful questions on delivering results, upholding integrity, and driving positive change across diverse stakeholder groups.
“Digital transformation is 90% transformational and 10% digital. It should be called Transformation Digital—the other way around,” Acevedo remarked when asked about translating management theories into meaningful business change. “Culture is what matters most. A company cannot be digitally transformed unless it is digitally ready,” he added.
The second session, a panel discussion titled “Leading Across Generations and Beyond,” brought together emerging leaders to reflect on their leadership journeys and the complexities of inspiring multigenerational teams. Panellists shared strategies for aligning diverse groups around a common purpose and steering the next phase of organisational growth.
The panel featured Carlo Puno, chief financial officer, treasurer, and chief risk officer of Globe Telecom; Raffy Montemayor, co-founder and director of Salmon Group and chair of Salmon Bank (Rural Bank); Philip Dy, president of Metrobank Foundation and executive director of GT Foundation; and Jessica Sy, vice president and head of Design, Innovation, and Strategy at SM Prime Holdings, Inc. and SM Development Corporation. The session was moderated by Nic Chua, director of Corporate Sector and Financial Institutions Coverage at ING Philippines.
The event was also graced by the presence of H.E. Marielle Geraedts, ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the Philippines, underscoring the strong ties between the Netherlands and the Philippines and the shared commitment to fostering leadership and innovation across borders.
“We’re proud to partner with ING Philippines for this milestone event,” said Paulo Duarte, president of ECCP. “As the Philippines continues to rise as a strategic market in Asia, cultivating strong leadership across sectors is vital to sustaining inclusive growth and innovation.”
The forum also marked a significant milestone for ING Philippines, which has been operating in the country since 1990. ING became the first foreign bank to secure a universal banking licence in the Philippines in 1996, and over the past three decades has established itself as one of the country’s most respected financial institutions. To date, ING has facilitated 194 capital market transactions worth over USD 28 billion and provided advisory services for more than 80 mergers and acquisitions valued at USD 35 billion.
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