Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Discovery Hospitality Corporation (DHC) proudly announces its nomination as the Philippines’ Leading Hotel Group at the prestigious 32nd Annual World Travel Awards 2025. This global recognition shines a spotlight on DHC’s enduring legacy as a pioneer, trailblazer, and champion of Filipino hospitality.
For over two decades, DHC has consistently set the gold standard in the Philippine hospitality scene. From landmark firsts to transformative innovations, the group has built a portfolio defined by visionary leadership, local pride, and exceptional guest experiences.
A Legacy of Firsts
Over the years, DHC has built a reputation for pioneering many of the country’s most significant hospitality milestones across all its luxury properties all over the Philippines.
Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, Discovery Suites holds the distinction of being the first-ever serviced residence in Ortigas, redefining the urban stay experience for business and leisure travelers in the heart of Metro Manila. Over the years, it has become a true home for many, with some loyal guests having stayed for more than 20 years. With its spacious suites and personalized service, Discovery Suites continues to set the tone for elevated city living.
Discovery Boracay was the first luxury resort to open in Boracay, long before it became a global household name. Today, it continues to showcase its standard of barefoot luxury, placing the property on the radar of discerning international travelers.
With the launch of Discovery Samal, the group introduced the first and only luxury resort in Mindanao featuring the largest convention facility in the region. This milestone not only elevates luxury travel in Mindanao but also shines a global spotlight on its stunning coastlines, positioning the area as a premier MICE destination for high-end tourism and world-class events.
DHC also broke new ground in Negros Occidental by opening the hidden gem of the Visayas, Manami Resort, the first and only luxury resort in Sipalay. By putting the spotlight on this emerging destination, the group helped uncover its potential through sustainable and thoughtful development.
Leaders in Hospitality Innovation
Beyond physical developments, DHC continues to lead through digital and cultural innovation.
With a team of award-winning thought leaders who are perennial speakers in the Philippines hospitality sector, the Asia-Pacific region, and the USA, DHC continues to shape the industry through innovation and expertise. Their contributions—recognized across global markets—drive transformative digital marketing strategies, reinforcing DHC’s position at the forefront of hospitality excellence. As the first to launch a chatbot in the Philippines and to create branded experiences in the Roblox Metaverse, DHC stays ahead of the curve in engaging global audiences. Its data-driven campaigns and authentic storytelling consistently deliver impact, strengthening brand presence and brand love in an increasingly digital world. Additionally, its proven and recognized Direct Booking strategies incorporate Artificial Intelligence as part of its tech stack, and best practices are actively shared with fellow hoteliers, further empowering the industry with insights to maximize revenue and guest engagement.
DHC is also recognized as the originator of the now-iconic "hand over heart" gesture—a warm and sincere symbol of Filipino hospitality that has since been adopted by the local tourism industry as an official gesture. This heartfelt expression embodies the Filipino spirit of service and authenticity—something Discovery has practiced for decades.
Further demonstrating its commitment to responsible tourism, DHC has embedded sustainability into its operations, which include reef-safe initiatives like protecting turtle nest sites and marine sanctuaries, as well as community-sourced ingredients in its culinary offerings. Among DHC’s notable sustainability-centric partnerships is Waves for Water, through an outreach in Nagtipunan, Quirino, where there was a pledge to raise PHP 200,000 each for its respective neighboring communities in need of clean drinking water.
In addition, Discovery Coron’s “Paradise in Palawan, Philippines: Turning Waste to Wonderful” 2021 entry was included in that year’s Top 100 Good Practice Stories of the Green Destinations Sustainable Destinations. Every guest experience is crafted not just for comfort and luxury, but also with an eye toward environmental and social responsibility.
DHC is deeply committed to supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) #8, which focuses on inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment, and decent work for all. As a company rooted in hospitality, DHC understands its unique role in fostering a positive impact through sustainable tourism practices.
Cast Your Vote for Discovery Hospitality
Support Discovery Hospitality Corporation in its bid to become the Philippines’ Leading Hotel Group at the 32nd Annual World Travel Awards 2025.
Voting is open until August 31 and can be cast by anyone worldwide. Vote now via https://bit.ly/DHC-WTA2025
The highly-anticipated World Travel Awards 2025 will take place at the InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong on October 13, 2025.
Two Filipina tech leaders from Mynt, the holding company of GCash, the #1 finance super app in the Philippines—Martha Sazon, president & CEO, and Pebbles Sy, chief technology and operations officer—represented the country’s transformative adoption of connectivity, mobile tech, and the digital economy during the prestigious Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain
Sazon and Sy once again brought GCash’s mission of “Finance For All” to a global audience, who highlighted how fintech innovations can be used for social good—from increasing access to essential financial services within historically underserved communities to leveraging cutting-edge fintech developments to drive meaningful change and economic empowerment.
Redefining the super app
Martha Sazon was part of the MWC CEO Panel, “Fintech and Mobile Commerce Summit: Powering Mobile First Commerce,” which explored how companies like GCash can enhance the leapfrog effect of tech and artificial intelligence to address barriers to financial inclusion.
Sazon discussed how GCash first set out to meet an increased demand for seamless, mobile-first solutions among Filipinos as a money transfer app—but then went on to elevate its services by establishing a diverse and wide-ranging financial ecosystem that actively caters to unbanked and traditionally underserved sectors.
“Our money transfer services were the gateway to a broader digital economy. Across the years, and in response to our users’ needs, GCash has broadened its functionalities into a comprehensive selection of financial services, including savings, investments, insurance, and banking," explained Sazon. "Our work has empowered individuals to take control of their financial well-being and pursue economic opportunities previously out of reach, all from the convenience of their mobile phones.”
Sazon stressed that the key to the digital financial ecosystem’s success is how it focused on addressing systemic issues and the limits of traditional financial institutions: GCash aimed to break down fundamental barriers to inclusion, which included lack of infrastructure, lack of avenues for boosting financial literacy, and the lack of progressive solutions that allow for widespread access to services.
Today, GCash has accelerated financial inclusion in the Philippines, helping raise the number of customers with access to a bank account from 29% to 65%, those with access to formal credit from 2% to 8%, and those with access to insurance from 23% to 51%, all in four years.
The features of GCash range from payments and transfers that make online and offline commerce easier to lending solutions that utilize AI. A groundbreaking example of the latter is GCash’s in-house credit scoring model, GScore, which uses transactional behavior as a proxy for measuring a user’s creditworthiness and has ultimately changed the landscape of microlending.
GScore, in particular, has allowed GCash to disburse roughly $3.2 billion by 2024 to over seven million Filipinos, most of whom are women from underserved sectors. Its suite of solutions also includes tools for wealth management, with the company introducing bite-sized financial offerings to match the “sachet economy” of the Philippines.
“The conventional super app is defined as having multiple features in a single platform, but for us, a super app means being an everyday companion,” said Sazon. “It’s about constant innovation: We look at our daily use cases and find ways to make things better.”
Using fintech for empowerment
In addition to opening doors for the underbanked and underserved, GCash invests in innovations, such as APIs (application programming interfaces), which allowed it to connect and collaborate with service partners to deliver personalized solutions. These, in turn, have boosted the super app's capabilities in catering to a multitude of diverse, and personalized needs of its users.
During the "Platform Economy" MWC panel, which focused on increasing access to financial services through everyday apps and fintech ecosystems, Pebbles Sy shared how GCash's API integration has been a key factor in expanding reach and improving user experience.
She also noted how this approach has necessitated the continuous adoption and development of modular and reusable features that must work well with other app components: “Today, we’re connecting thousands of microservices on our platform through APIs. We also use APIs to connect with external partners like merchants and other service providers.”
According to Sy, when financial services are seamlessly integrated, they become second nature for its users. Thanks to APIs, GCash connects users with 1,200 billers and 17 insurers within the app, as well as with four partner banks for savings accounts and to a platform that enables Filipinos to invest with the Philippine Stock Exchange.
Sy added, “This is where embedded finance goes beyond just inclusion. It’s not just about providing access to financial services; it’s about making them work for people [as they] build better financial habits, protect what they earn, and plan for the future.”
The future is now for fintech
Meanwhile, during the MWC's "The Currency of Change" session—which discussed how mobile money contributes to GDP growth and how financial innovations drive economic development—Sy emphasized the importance of aligning the future of fintech with strategies for ensuring the security and sustainability of innovations.
Citing Google’s e-Conomy Southeast Asia Report in collaboration with Temasek and Bain & Company, she shared that the Philippines emerged as the fastest-growing digital economy in the ASEAN region, where mobile money penetration more than quadrupled in the two years during the COVID-19 pandemic. These advancements highlight the profound economic impact of mobile money in the Philippines, which GCash is ready to safeguard and facilitate further.
She added, “At the end of the day, the goal is clear: We must make financial services accessible, safe, and empowering. We want to go beyond inclusion and see financial progress in Filipinos, which hopefully can [translate into] financial health and freedom.”
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MANILA, PH – Continuing their annual tradition of giving back to communities, the leaders of Sun Life Philippines, led by Benedict Sison, Sun Life Philippines CEO and Country Head and Sun Life Foundation Chairman, actively participated in a volunteer drive with the Tumana Eco-Warriors Organization (TEWO) in Tumana, Marikina.
The initiative, which was a collaboration between Sun Life Financial-Philippines Foundation, Inc. (Sun Life Foundation) and its implementing partner, ABS-CBN Foundation, Inc. (AFI), kicked off with a cleanup of the Tumana Linear Park. Demonstrating their commitment to environmental stewardship, the executives diligently collected and disposed of the litter on the ground.
This was followed by a doll-making activity where the Tumana Eco-Warriors, an organization committed to protecting nature, taught the Sun Life leaders how to make plush toys called Huggable Dolls using sustainable materials. The dolls were later donated to children enrolled at the Concepcion Integrated School, which served as the venue for the activity.
The volunteer drive concluded with Sun Life’s donation of hydration packs to TEWO. These essential supplies will support the eco-warriors in their efforts to maintain and care for the Tumana Linear Park.
“Volunteerism is a big part of Sun Life’s culture,” said Kristine Dianne Millete, Executive Director of the Sun Life Foundation. “Our volunteer drives would not be successful without the unwavering support of our fellow Sun Lifers and our partner organizations. Together, we aim to build a brighter future for more Filipinos.”
As the philanthropic arm of Sun Life Philippines, the first and longest-standing life insurance company in the country, Sun Life Foundation organizes volunteer drives that hundreds of Sun Life leaders, employees, and advisors join. In celebration of its 130th anniversary, Sun Life remains committed to shining brighter together with the communities it serves.
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
HONOR Philippines continues to redefine the tech experience as it proudly unveiled its latest Experience Store at SM City Puerto Princesa today, bringing cutting-edge technology closer to the Ecotourism Capital of the Philippines. This momentous occasion was marked by the launch of the brand’s newest flagship smartphone, the HONOR Magic7 Pro.
“We are committed to expanding our reach and making HONOR’s cutting-edge technology more accessible to Filipinos across the country. The opening of our SM Puerto Princesa Experience Store reflects our dedication to innovation and service,” said Stephen Cheng, Vice President of HONOR Philippines.
The event drew an enthusiastic crowd of HONOR fans, local media partners, and tech enthusiasts, all eager to witness this milestone. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was graced by esteemed guests, including HONOR Philippines’ Digital Marketing Manager and Content Lead Eason De Guzman, National Sales Director Tom Yuan, Puerto Electronico’s Managing Director Edwin “Eli” Tan Jr., Executive Assistant Jesus “Jess” Canizares, SM City Puerto Princesa’s Assistant Mall Manager Martin Domingo S. De Leon, and HONOR Philippines’ Regional Sales Director for Northern Iloilo Nixon John Iquina.
An Unforgettable Celebration
Guests were treated to an engaging program hosted by Alvin Sia, with interactive games such as the “Guess the Phone Challenge” and “Don’t Touch the Color,” showcasing the innovative features of the HONOR Magic7 Pro and HONOR X9c. Exciting prizes, including cash rewards and exclusive freebies, heightened the energy of the event.
“The opening of our newest Experience Store in SM Puerto Princesa symbolizes our dedication to reaching more Filipinos with our powerful and stylish smart devices,” shared Eason de Guzman during his welcoming remarks.
Innovation meets Tourism Capital
The HONOR Magic7 Pro took center stage, impressing attendees with its groundbreaking AI-powered photography capabilities. Featuring advanced AI technology, the Magic7 Pro delivers stunning, cinema-quality photos and videos in diverse lighting conditions. With its 100x Super Zoom, users can capture intricate details from afar, while its ultra-clear night photography ensures vivid, sharp images even in low light.
Equipped with the flagship Snapdragon Gen 8 Elite processor, the Magic7 Pro guarantees a seamless and lightning-fast performance. Its immersive display, designed for vibrant visuals and smooth interactions, makes it an ideal device for gaming, multitasking, and content creation. These cutting-edge features position the Magic7 Pro as a must-have device for travelers, creators, and smartphone enthusiasts seeking unparalleled performance and style.
A Testament to Growth
This milestone reflects HONOR’s commitment to expanding its reach and empowering communities through innovation. Guests explored the newly opened store, designed to offer a personalized and immersive retail experience, solidifying HONOR’s presence in Palawan.
Looking Ahead
As HONOR continues its expansion across the country, more Experience Stores are set to open, ensuring wider access to the brand’s offerings. The SM Puerto Princesa store joins the growing network of HONOR retail outlets designed to bring convenience and innovation closer to customers.
Color, Price, and Availability
Available in Lunar Shadow Grey and Black, the HONOR Magic7 Pro is now officially available nationwide! Order now at any HONOR Experience and Partner Stores, and online via Lazada https://bit.ly/Laz_M7Pro_PR, Shopee https://bit.ly/M7ProLaunch_PR, and TiktokShop https://bit.ly/TikTok_M7Pro_PR.
For more affordable offers, the HONOR Magic7 Pro is also available at Home Credit for as low as Php 2,484/month with 0% interest and payable up to 18 months.
To know more about HONOR Magic7 Pro, head on to: https://bit.ly/Web_M7Pro_PR. For more exciting announcements, you may visit HONOR’s website www.hihonor.com or social media platforms: Facebook (Facebook.com/HonorPhilippines), Instagram(Instagram.com/honorph/) and TikTok Shop: (Tiktok.com/@honorphilippines). To check out HONOR’s complete list of retail stores, go to https://www.hihonor.com/ph/retailers/.
Garmin has announced its newest health and fitness smartwatch with the vÃvoactive® 6, now with an even brighter AMOLED display. With up to 11 days of battery life, users can go about their day – and night – without stopping to recharge, making it easier to take advantage of popular health and fitness features like Body Battery™ energy monitoring, sleep coach, dozens of preloaded sports apps, new mobility workouts, and more.
“No matter your fitness goals, vÃvoactive 6 is designed to help you understand your body better than ever before. From your morning routine to your mid-day workout session to your nighttime wind down and everything in between, this smartwatch will be with you every step of the way.” — Susan Lyman, Garmin Vice President of Consumer Sales and Marketing
Start the day off right
A brand new feature on the smartwatch is Garmin’s new “smart wake alarm” feature that looks at lighter sleep stages during a pre-selected window of time to gently wake users with a light vibration. Once awake, the morning report provides an overview of last night’s sleep, recovery insights, Body Battery, daily calendar, and more. It also includes heart rate variability (HRV) status, an early indicator of overall wellness and how prepared the body is for the day ahead. And now, users can customize the report even more with different themes, data and inspirational messages.
Never miss a beat
Packed with key health and wellness features, vÃvoactive 6 can help keep users going strong all day.
● Body Battery: View energy levels throughout the day to find the best times for activity and rest. Get even more details and personal insights on how sleep, naps, daily activities and high stress impact energy levels.
● Sleep coach: Receive a sleep score and personalized coaching for how much sleep is recommended and keep track of different sleep stages, naps and other key metrics such as Pulse Ox 2 and HRV status.
● HRV status: Monitor heart rate variability while sleeping to better understand overall health and how the body is navigating the challenges of life and environment.
● Stress tracking: See how calm, balanced or stressful moments affect the body throughout the day.
● Meditation and mindful breathing: Reduce stress, anxiety and more with guided meditation practices or start a breathwork activity to track respiration rates and stress levels.
● Pulse Ox: Track blood oxygen saturation while awake or asleep.
● Women’s health: Track a menstrual cycle or pregnancy and receive exercise and nutrition guidance.
Dominate your sweat session
To stay active throughout the day, vÃvoactive 6 includes more than 80 preloaded sports apps, including walking, running, cycling and pool swimming, plus new daily suggested walking workouts. Users can also download a robust selection of step-by-step workouts for strength, HIIT, yoga, Pilates, mobility and more through Garmin
Connect. They can also access Garmin Coach running and strength training plans—several of which adapt daily based on performance, recovery and health metrics to help users prepare for their next race, train for a milestone or improve overall fitness. In addition to keeping tabs on daily steps and calories burned, vÃvoactive 6 can track moderate and vigorous intensity minutes, VO2 max, and more. For wheelchair users, wheelchair mode tracks daily pushes and provides weight shift alerts, handcycle workouts, and more.
While out for a run, keep track of crucial running dynamics like cadence, stride length and ground contact time. PacePro™ provides runners with grade-adjusted pacing guidance based on course elevation and personal pacing preferences. Following a workout, the workout benefit and recovery time tools can help users understand how their workout benefits their body and see how much time is needed to recover before taking on their next fitness challenge.
Stay in the know
No matter what the day holds, stay connected with vÃvoactive 6. Receive text messages, emails and alerts when paired to a compatible iPhone® or Android™ smartphone. Those with an Android phone can also respond to texts using the on-watch keyboard. Safety and tracking features help provide peace of mind by sending a message with the user’s live location (when available) to chosen emergency contacts if they feel unsafe or if an incident is detected. While out and about, download songs and playlists from apps like Spotify® for phone-free listening.
What’s more, see health and fitness information in the Garmin Connect™ app and download apps, watch faces and more from the Connect IQ™ Store right on the watch, or find more options in the smartphone app.
Featuring a lightweight, aluminum bezel and silicone band, vÃvoactive 6 comes in Black/Slate, Bone/Lunar Gold, Jasper Green and Pink Dawn. Available now, vÃvoactive 6 has a suggested retail price of PHP 19,490. Get yours today on the official Garmin PH website or through Kinetic, Lazada, or Shopee.
Engineered on the inside for life on the outside, Garmin products have revolutionized the health and wellness industry. Committed to developing smartwatches and health measurement tools that help people of all activity levels lead healthier lives, Garmin believes every day is an opportunity to innovate and a chance to beat yesterday.
Monday, April 28, 2025
What if we told you your long Labor Day weekend just got more rewarding—with irresistible discounts? SM Center Pulilan is taking shopping to thrilling new heights by turning its much-awaited 3-Day Sale into a four-day shopping fiesta starting May 1. Yes, you read that right—Labor Day just became a shopaholic’s dream.
Originally taking place on May 2 to 4, this year’s 3-Day Sale has an exciting twist: an added bonus day on May 1, giving bargain hunters a head start and more time to dive into the biggest deals of the season. That’s an extra 12 hour of pure retail therapy—from fashion and tech to home essentials and beauty finds.
Score up to 70% off on your favorite items across over 100 participating stores,including major brand names like SM Hypermarket, Miniso, Surplus, Simply Shoes,Ace Hardware, Watsons, and SM Appliance Center. Whether you’re revamping your home, refreshing your wardrobe, or restocking your skincare shelf, this sale is your golden ticket.
But the surprises don’t stop at the checkout. For every ₱1,000 single or accumulated receipt, shoppers earn a chance to win a brand-new Suzuki S-Presso GL AGS—a compact, stylish ride perfect for those spontaneous road trips you’ll be taking with your savings.
SM Center Pulilan knows how to keep things exciting. By throwing in an extra sale day on May 1, they’re not just offering discounts—they’re redefining the shopping experience. So why not make your May plans a little more thrilling? Rally your shopping crew, bring your game face, and let the discounts do the talking.
For real-time updates, surprises, and a few sneak peeks, follow SM Center Pulilan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smcenterpulilan.
afternoons than with a fun, budget-friendly food crawl? Whether you're out with the whole fam, catching up with your barkada, or simply taking a solo treat-yourself break, SM Center Sangandaan is serving up hidden gems that are easy on the wallet but big on flavor.
If you’re tired of the usual fast food, these underrated food spots within the mall offer fresh twists and
satisfying meals all under ₱200! Yes, you heard that right. Read on and get ready to plan your next
affordable food adventure—because bonding moments are always better when good food is involved.
Chic’N Fritz: Saucy Wings, Big Bonding Energy
Wings? That’s always a yes—especially at Chic’N Fritz, where their signature Mozzawings are the go-to for flavor-loving foodies on a budget. Starting at just ₱95, these crispy bites pair perfectly with dips like hickory, ranch, or marinara—just pick your vibe.
Got a thing for heat or cheese? The Drumettes with rice won’t disappoint. A crowd favorite at only ₱85,
they come in bold flavors like Sriracha, curry, cheese, kimchi, and orange glaze.
And if you’re into fries with personality, don’t miss the Nacho Fries (₱85), loaded with your choice of
cheese, BBQ, or spicy Sriracha.
Turks Shawarma: The OG Wrap That Never Misses
A trip to SM Center Sangandaan isn’t complete without sinking your teeth into the beloved Turks Pita Wrap. Their secret? A well-guarded recipe of premium meat, crisp veggies, signature sauces, and
freshly baked pita bread—all rolled into one glorious bite.
The best part? Their ₱140 Value Meal gives you both a shawarma rice bowl AND pita—talk about sulit!
Whether you’re on the go or chilling with friends, this combo is a solid pick for anyone craving something flavorful, filling, and fast.
Kyu Kyu Ramen 99: Your Affordable Taste of Japan
Missing that ramen shop vibe? Skip the plane tickets and head straight to Kyu Kyu Ramen 99, where
you can slurp your way through Japan without going over budget.
Must-tries include the Spicy Ichiban (₱199) for heat lovers, the classic Tonkotsu Ramen (₱179), or the
creamy, cheesy twist of the Cheesy Tonkotsu (₱189). Not a ramen fan? No worries—Beef Gyudon
(₱189) offers that comforting, savory goodness that hits the spot.
Kyu Kyu is perfect for that sit-down meal where everyone can swap stories while pretending to be in
Tokyo.
With the kids out of school, it’s the ideal time to explore new food spots together. No pressure, no
stress—just delicious discoveries waiting to be made. And with everything under ₱200, you can try more, taste more, and bond more without breaking the bank.
So, gather your fam, your barkada, or even just your appetite, and make SM Center Sangandaan your
next food trip destination this summer.
Happening on April 28, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, the giveaway is McDonald’s way of letting more people taste the juicier, tastier Chicken McDo for themselves. Each customer wearing an apron can only avail of the FREE Chicken McDo once — no repeat transactions allowed.
How to get your FREE Chicken McDo?
Just wear ANY apron—printed or plain!
Go to any McDonald’s store nationwide from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Claim your free Chicken McDo and enjoy the much pinasarap experience!
This one-day-only promo is McDonald’s way of letting everyone taste the difference and see why the leveled up Chicken McDo is winning hearts (and taste buds) all over the country.
To know more, visit: https://tinyurl.com/FREEChickenMcDoPromo
Don’t miss out—get your apron ready and taste the Much Malaki, Much Pinasarap Chicken McDo for FREE!
Promo runs on April 28, 2025 from
2:00–4:00 PM only.
Per
DTI Fair Trade Permit No. FTEB-222320, Series of 2025
For more information, visit McDonalds.com.ph, or follow @McDo.ph on Facebook, and @McDo_ph on Instagram.
MANILA, Philippines, 28 April 2025 – With summer in full swing, MOVE IT is turning daily motorcycle taxi commutes into cool wins with MILAMIG WINS — a thrilling rewards campaign that turns every moto-taxi ride into a jackpot by offering passengers the chance to score exciting and exclusive prizes.
Until June 30, every five completed rides on the MOVEIT app unlocks access to the MILAMIG Wins in-app raffle, where passengers can win from a pool of 7 million prizes available - from chill-worthy rewards such as Jisulife portable fans, a year’s supply of milk tea, air conditioners, refrigerators, and a grand getaway to snow-covered Sapporo, Japan.
“With MILAMIG WINS, we’ve reimagined the summer commute to be not just bearable, but genuinely rewarding,” said Wayne Jacinto, MOVE IT General Manager. “This is our way of giving back to our loyal passengers - offering them exciting rewards and prizes while continuing to deliver a safe, reliable, and convenient ride experience.”
How to Join MILAMIG WINS
Step 1:
Ride with MOVE IT Five times.
Complete 5 trips on the MoveIt app.
Step 2:
Get an in-app message
After your fifth ride, you’ll receive a special in-app alert telling you it’s time to play. So be sure to always check your messages in your MOVE IT app inbox!
Step 3:
Click “Play and Win MILAMIG Prizes”
Tap the message to start your chance at winning.
Step 4:
Copy your unique code and click “Play Now”
Use your one-time code to unlock the game.
Step 5:
Play and win cool MILAMIG prizes
From Jisulife fans to trips to Japan and a year’s supply of milk tea — every ride gets you closer to a win!
Whether it’s a trip to a summer hotspot or just the office down the road, passengers now have more reasons to choose MOVE IT — and more ways to win while they’re at it.
This summer, stay cool and ride to win with MILAMIG WINS. For more information, visit www.moveitmilamigwins.com. Promo runs from April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025 only. DTI Fair Trade Permit No. FTEB-219791 Series of 2025.
Friday, April 25, 2025
Music fans are in for a compelling audio-visual experience as SB19 drops the official music video for their two singles “DUNGKA!” and “Time,” released under Sony Music Entertainment and 1Z Entertainment. Both tracks are part of their third EP, Simula at Wakas, which marks the final chapter in a trilogy that began with 2021’s pagsibol and continued with 2023’s PAGTATAG!.
Helmed by Kerbs Balagtas of YouMeUs MNL, the music video of “DUNGKA!” reflects the chaotic but vibrant world of urban Manila. It’s a dynamic tribute to individuality, community, and the unfiltered beauty of everyday life, where people of diverse classes and backgrounds come together to raise their voices and stand up for something bigger than themselves.
Released with no teaser and fanfare, the song’s MV was a surprise drop for the fans.
In conceptualizing the video, SB19 set out to mirror the track’s chaotic energy through a visual celebration of diversity and self-expression. The five-piece group explains, “That energy really stood out to us. Our idea was to highlight our group’s diversity and showcase each member’s unique personality. From there, it grew into something bigger, bringing in people from all walks of life to reflect the extraordinariness in our differences.”
The music video features an impressive roster of guest stars, including Mimiyuuuh, Maymay Entrata, Alodia Gosiengfiao, Sassa Gurl, Jayat, Kween Yasmin, Malupiton, Ghost Wrecker, Shehyee, Smugglaz, Pat Lasaten, Agnes Reoma and Vice Ganda, whose presence added a deeper layer of impact to the project.
“When someone brought up Ate Vice, it just made perfect sense,” shares SB19 in a collective statement. “Her personality and connection to the public really aligned with the message we were trying to send.”
Beyond the music, “DUNGKA!” serves as a statement, one that mirrors current realities and encourages collective action. In the video, SB19 leads a symbolic movement, echoing calls for change and empowerment from the streets, where real transformation often begins.
“We brought in artists and personalities who we felt matched the spirit of what we wanted to say,” SB19 adds. “They’re people who also want to speak up, who want change, who want to be part of a movement that challenges a flawed system. Everything just fell into place. The concept, the message—it all aligned. It felt like the right time to show people that we can do this now—that this is where SB19 is. We also wanted to share that power, that message, with everyone: that movements and revolutions aren’t just for celebrities or people in certain positions. No matter who you are or where you’re from, you can take part in change. That’s really the heart of the idea.”
Complementing the bold energy of “DUNGKA!” is the more reflective and heartfelt “Time,” which arrives with its own music video—this time under the creative direction of 1032 Lab. The visual narrative focuses on the fleeting nature of time and the importance of cherishing meaningful moments with loved ones.
Stripped of ornate visuals, the “Time” video leans into emotional authenticity. It was deliberately kept simple, allowing the message to resonate with clarity and sincerity.
“More than just creating a visually appealing music video, our main goal was to clearly deliver the message—about time,” SB19 explains. “It’s a universal concern. Everyone, no matter who you are or where you’re from, is affected by how we use time. And while we all have time, not everyone uses it wisely mostly because of different priorities or distractions.”
The music video captures everyday moments that hit close to home, making its message universally accessible to all. “The core message is this: we’re all running out of time one way or another,” the group adds. “Let’s use it wisely, before it slips away.”
With these two new releases, SB19 once again proves their commitment not just to sonic evolution, but also to storytelling the resonates deeply with the Filipino people.
Watch the music video here:
“Time”
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