Monday, July 6, 2026
Manila, Philippines (June 30, 2026) — Global tech brand HUAWEI recently expanded its WATCH GT Runner 2 series, co-developed with King of Marathon Eliud Kipchoge, as it unveiled the all-new Racing Legend edition. Now available for PHP 19,999, the smartwatch combines refreshed aesthetics with accurate positioning technology, comprehensive insights, and AI-powered marathon intelligence. The HUAWEI WATCH GT Runner 2 Racing Legend also features a redesigned watch face and a four-tone AirDry nylon strap in Dark Blue, Red, White, and Green.
Buyers purchasing from June 30 to July 31 can enjoy exclusive freebies worth up to PHP 11,384. This bundle includes a free fluoroelastomer strap worth PHP 1,999, a free HUAWEI FreeArc worth PHP 4,999 (available on a first-come, first-served basis), a three-month HUAWEI Health+ Membership worth PHP 387, and a two-year warranty package (one-year standard warranty plus one-year extended warranty) with two years of Accidental Damage Protection worth PHP 3,999. Customers can also take advantage of a PHP 2,000 trade-in token.
The device is now available at HUAWEI Experience Stores nationwide, the HUAWEI Online Store, and HUAWEI’s official stores on Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop.
Listen to “Dai Dai” HERE
Watch the official video HERE
Shakira isn’t just the undisputed queen of summer with “Dai Dai.” The Colombian superstar also remains the most-streamed Latin artist in the world today, thanks to her latest track alongside African icon Burna Boy. The single is the most-streamed song on Spotify globally and tops the Billboard Global Chart for the week of June 30, a milestone that further cements Shakira’s standing as one of the most influential voices in global music.
Released on May 14, “Dai Dai" is the official anthem of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, supporting the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund. The track is a powerful fusion of Latin and pop rhythms with the magnetism of Nigerian afrobeat.
The song speaks to perseverance, celebrates the world’s most beloved sport, and honors the unity that passion inspires, while paying tribute to some of the greatest figures in the jogo bonito, including Pelé, Diego Armando Maradona, Paolo Maldini, Romário, Cristiano Ronaldo, El Pibe Valderrama, Andrés Iniesta, David Beckham, Kaká, Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, and Mohamed Salah.
Even before reaching #1 on Spotify’s Top Global Songs chart, “Dai Dai” had already made history. Its official music video [watch here] has surpassed 296 million views, while the song itself has topped 500 million global streams on digital platforms.
Shakira also recently surpassed 99 million monthly Spotify listeners, setting a new record for any Latin female artist in the platform’s history. “Dai Dai” currently sits on the charts in more than 56 countries.
Shakira is currently on the second U.S. leg of her hit tour, Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran, performing in a special World Cup edition. The U.S. run kicked off shortly after her highly anticipated return to Brazil, where she headlined a historic free concert on Copacabana Beach that drew more than 2 million fans.
Before heading to Spain for the European residency of Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran, Shakira will co-headline the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Halftime Show on Sunday, July 19, alongside Madonna and BTS.
For the first time in FIFA World Cup™ history, the final will feature a halftime show bringing together world-class artists for a singular moment at the intersection of sport, culture, and purpose — in support of the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.
In Spain, Shakira will make history by introducing, on a major scale, a new model of international residency. The tour will take place at Shakira Stadium, a venue designed by Bjarke Ingels Group and located within Iberdrola Music, with a capacity for more than 50,000 fans per night. The venue will offer full visibility from every angle, state-of-the-art acoustics, and enhanced fan experiences.
Since its launch in February 2025, the Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour has broken records worldwide, becoming, in the same year, the highest-grossing tour across all genres. In January 2026, it also earned the Guinness World Record for the highest-grossing tour in history for a Spanish-language artist, further cementing Shakira’s place as one of the most influential live performers of her generation.
About Shakira
Shakira is a Colombian singer-songwriter and multi-GRAMMY® award winner. She has sold over 95 million records worldwide and has won numerous awards including four GRAMMYs®, fifteen Latin GRAMMYs®, and multiple World Music Awards, American Music Awards and Billboard Music Awards, to name a few. She is the most-viewed female Latin artist, and one of the top-10 artists of all time on YouTube with over 27 billion cumulative views, and the most-streamed female Latin artist of all time on Spotify.
Most recently, Shakira released her twelfth studio album, Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran to rave reviews and a GRAMMY ® win for Best Latin Album. The album is a dazzling testament to her resilience and strength, as well as music's power to transform the most trying experiences into precious moments. In the first 24 hours it was released, the album became the most streamed album 2024 and was certified 7x Platinum. Less than a week after releasing her critically acclaimed new album, Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran, Shakira surprised a crowd of over 40,000 people, the largest audience for a performance in Times Square and larger than any New Year's Eve crowd, with a mesmerizing performance at the TSX Stage in Times Square. Watch HERE. In 2025, Shakira launched her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran stadium world tour, recently crowned as the “highest-grossing Hispanic tour of all time,” achieving a gross revenue of $421.6 million, inclusive of 82 stadium shows all across the US and Latin America with over 3.3 million people in attendance.
Shakira’s previous album El Dorado ranked #1 on iTunes in 37 Countries, won Best Pop Vocal Album at the 2017 Latin GRAMMY® Awards, and Best Latin Pop Album at the 2018 GRAMMY® Awards. With over 12 billion streams, it is one of the most-streamed female albums of all time. In 24 hours, “SHAKIRA || BZRP Music Sessions #53” made history both on Spotify with over 14 million streams and on YouTube with over 52 million views. The song debuted at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and is another historic moment for Shakira as she is the first solo woman to debut in the Top 10 on the chart with a song recorded in Spanish. It is also the Spanish language song with the most streams in a single day in Spotify history. In September, Shakira received the MTV Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the MTV Video Music Awards and in honor of her award put on a breathtaking performance of her greatest hits.
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Hong Kong — Security Bank Capital Investment Corporation (“Security Bank Capital”), the wholly owned investment banking arm of Security Bank Corporation, has been named Best Debt Capital Markets (DCM) House – Domestic at the FinanceAsia Awards 2026 held in Hong Kong on June 25, 2026.
The recognition follows a year in which Security Bank Capital facilitated 11 debt capital market issuances for the government and corporates for total issue size of over PHP 600 billion, arranged PHP23.3 billion in private debt transactions, and arranged or co-arranged PHP172.6 billion in project financing covering approximately 6,000 megawatts of power projects.
The transactions supported a broad range of funding requirements, from sustainability-linked bonds and financial inclusion initiatives to MSME lending programs and large-scale renewable energy and energy storage projects.
“Our clients trust us with their most important financing decisions, and this award is a reflection of that trust,” said Virgilio Chua, President and CEO of Security Bank Capital. “We focus on understanding each client’s needs and creating solutions that are practical, timely, and aligned with their long term objectives. Being recognized by FinanceAsia affirms our client centric approach and the strength of the partnerships we have built over the years.”
Looking to upgrade your tech without stretching your budget? OPPO's 7.7 Sale is back with limited-time offers on smartphones, tablets, wearables, and audio devices from July 1 to 9. Beyond discounts, shoppers can also enjoy exclusive gifts with purchase and raffle entries that make every transaction even more rewarding.
Big savings, exclusive freebies, and exciting raffle prizes make OPPO's 7.7 Sale one of the best opportunities to upgrade your tech this July.
Leading the offers are discounts of up to Php10,000 on select OPPO devices. Shoppers can save Php500 on the OPPO A6t, Php1,000 on the OPPO A6, OPPO A5, OPPO Reno15 Series 5G, OPPO Pad 5, OPPO Enco X3s, and OPPO Enco Clip2, Php3,000 on selected OPPO Reno Series 5G smartphones, and as much as Php10,000 on the OPPO Find X8, OPPO Find N5, and OPPO Find X9 Ultra.
Score exclusive freebies with every eligible purchase
Beyond the discounts, shoppers can also take home exclusive freebies with every eligible purchase. Available across Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop, these include accessories and power essentials such as the OPPO Pad SE Case, OPPO Watch S Strap, Tango Jet power banks, and a Portable Power Gift Box. On July 7 only, customers who purchase the OPPO A6c will also receive a free pair of Tango Jet Ear Clip Bone Conduction Headphones.
Win an OPPO x MLBB Gift Box during the 7.7 Sale
For Mobile Legends: Bang Bang fans, the 7.7 Sale comes with an added bonus. Every qualified purchase automatically earns customers a chance to win one of seven exclusive OPPO x MLBB Gift Boxes. Each limited-edition gift box includes a Mystic Sea Ollie figure inspired by the new hero Kalea, a phone stand, and gaming finger sleeves. Created to celebrate OPPO's partnership with one of the country's most popular mobile games, these exclusive collectibles make the 7.7 Sale even more exciting for gamers and collectors alike.
Shop ‘til you drop at the OPPO 7.7 Sale
The OPPO 7.7 Sale runs from July 1 to July 9 across OPPO's official stores on Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop, and participating OPPO retail outlets nationwide. Shop early as select offers and freebies are available only while supplies last!
To know more about OPPO’s 7.7 Sale, check out OPPO Philippines’ official website at www.oppo.com/ph/ and Facebook page.
There's a refreshing new reason to visit SM City Valenzuela as AquaFlask, one of the country's favorite premium insulated drinkware brands, officially opens its doors, giving shoppers easier access to stylish, high-performance hydration essentials.
Whether you're heading to work, hitting the gym, exploring the outdoors, or simply keeping up with your daily routine, AquaFlask is designed to be your trusted companion from one adventure to the next.
Engineered with premium double-wall vacuum insulation and high-quality stainless steel, AquaFlask keeps cold beverages icy for up to 24 hours and hot drinks warm for up to 12 hours, ensuring every sip stays just the way you like it. Built for everyday durability, its ergonomic design offers both comfort and convenience, making it ideal for active lifestyles.
Adding even more value to every purchase, customers also receive a limited one-year warranty, giving peace of mind alongside long-lasting performance.
The opening of AquaFlask at SM City Valenzuela expands the mall's growing lineup of lifestyle and wellness brands, offering shoppers more choices that complement today's active and on-the-go way of living. From sleek minimalist designs to vibrant color options and a variety of sizes, there's an AquaFlask for every personality and every adventure.
Whether you're looking for the perfect hydration partner or a practical gift for family and friends, AquaFlask is ready to help you stay refreshed wherever life takes you.
Drop by AquaFlask at SM City Valenzuela, and discover why it's the thermal flask of choice for Filipinos on the go. Stay refreshed. Stay ready for every adventure. Gala to the Max at your most-loved SM City Valenzuela!
Running until July 17, the exhibit reimagines the typical gallery experience by transforming a public space into a dynamic hub where shoppers, art aficionados, cultural advocates, and collectors may discover, appreciate, and acquire original works created by at least 115 talented visual artists from Bulacan. More than just an exhibition, Art for Everyone is a platform that empowers local artists, including young and emerging ones, while also building significant cultural ties with the community.
Officially opened on July 4, the exhibit showcases a total of 310 artworks that consist of paintings, mixed-media pieces, and digital art that reflects the province's rich artistic heritage and contemporary creative expression. The exhibit is mounted in partnership with the Provincial History, Arts, Culture, and Tourism Office (PHACTO), Baliwag Tourism Office, Alumni of Bulacan State University College of Architecture & Fine Arts, the JEFARCA Arts and Historical Society Inc., Bahaghari ng Malolos, Sibul, Katha, Lumina Art Group, Ugnayang Sining Tomasino, San Rafael Art Colektiv, and Lunday Hagonoy Art Group.
Rodora Tolentino, Mall Manager of SM City Baliwag Mall, stated that Art for Everyone is more than just an exhibit; it is also a platform. "We envision our mall as a place where creativity thrives, artists may grow, and people from all walks of life can discover and bring home a piece of Filipino art."
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Gladking just opened its doors at your most-loved SM City Baliwag, and it's honestly great news for anyone who's serious about makeup—whether a seasoned pro, a student, or someone who just loves experimenting with new looks.
Explore Gladking’s collection of professional makeup cases, illuminated vanity mirrors, and beauty essentials—designed to elevate every makeup routine, from everyday glam to professional artistry. Visit Gladking today at SM City Baliwag.
Gladking at SM City Baliwag offers quality makeup kits and organizers.
The brand's pretty well-known for its lineup of professional makeup kits, handy cosmetic tools, and all sorts of beauty accessories. Shoppers may find quality essentials here—things that work for both daily routines and when there is a need for something more professional for clients or events.
Gladking opens at SM City Baliwag with its lineup of professional makeup kits, handy cosmetic tools, and all sorts of beauty accessories.
The store is set up for everyone: makeup artists, beauty students, salon owners, and anyone who loves good tools. Need new brushes? Organizers? Maybe a few pro-level accessories? It’s all available under one roof.
Gladking opens at SM City Baliwag with its lineup of professional makeup kits, handy cosmetic tools, and all sorts of beauty accessories.
With Gladking now open, SM City Baliwag keeps raising the bar when it comes to beauty shopping—All for You. Mallgoers can explore Gladking's extensive collection of makeup essentials and beauty tools, making it easy to find new additions to their personal or professional kits.
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