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Maya, the Philippines’ leading digital financial services platform, won two accolades at the PR Awards Asia-Pacific 2026—Gold in the Best Brand Collaboration category and Silver in the Consumer Launch category. Its Welcome to Maya Black campaign was also shortlisted in the PR Event category.
Maya took home Gold in the Best Brand Collaboration category, a new award under the Effectiveness track, for its 2025 campaign, Save a Housemate. Save with Maya. As young Filipino fans rallied behind their favorite housemate on Pinoy Big Brother—the Philippines’ longest-running reality show and local version of the global franchise—Maya saw an opportunity to encourage better financial habits.
By replacing the legacy SMS voting system with a seamless in-app experience, Maya introduced “Save-to-Vote,” where users first deposit money into their accounts then cast a vote.
Integrated into weekly on-air segments and amplified through fan content, Maya became an essential part of the Pinoy Big Brother experience. The campaign generated strong engagement while making saving a natural part of how fans participated in the show, strengthening brand affinity and encouraging better money habits.
Maya also won Silver in the Consumer Launch category for its 2025 Welcome to Maya Black campaign. Maya Black is a Visa Platinum travel and lifestyle credit card designed for aspirational, everyday spending. Powered by AI-driven underwriting framework and integrated into a fully digital application experience, the Maya Black Credit Card gives more people the opportunity to qualify for premium credit from day one, including customers who have previously been underserved by traditional credit models.
From its first-person black-and-white launch film to its synchronized “Blackout” takeover, the Welcome to Maya Black campaign captured attention across platforms and reframed premium credit for a new generation. Apart from winning Silver, the campaign was also shortlisted in the PR Event category.
“These awards recognize the kind of work we believe in—building products and campaigns that address real customer needs in ways people genuinely connect with,” said Maya Group Chief Marketing Officer Pepe Torres. “For us, creativity only matters if it creates real impact, and that’s the standard we continue to hold ourselves to.”
This marks Maya’s fourth consecutive year of recognition at the PR Awards Asia-Pacific, following awards for the PayMaya-to-Maya rebrand campaign launched in 2022, My Money, My Bank, My Way in 2023, and Get Banked with Maya in 2024.
The PR Awards Asia-Pacific, organized by Campaign Asia, honors impactful and creative public relations work across the region. It recognizes excellence in storytelling, brand communication and campaign effectiveness, while spotlighting standout talent and innovation in the industry. |
Deeper insights, more accurate tracking and lasting comfort help users turn daily data into actionable guidance
LONDON – July 22, 2026 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd today announced the all-new Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9, delivering a new era of effortless health, where users can unlock in-depth, meaningful health insights simply by wearing these devices. To support 24/7 wearability, Samsung delivers powerful innovations that maximize comfort while advancing performance with Galaxy Watch’s largest battery and brightest display ever, as well as the Snapdragon Wear® Elite Platform. Serving as the ultimate gateway to AI-driven health intelligence, this groundbreaking premium lineup transforms complex biometric data into personalized, actionable guidance across the full spectrum of user health.
Galaxy Watch9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra2 feature the Snapdragon Wear® Elite Platform, alongside the lineup's largest battery and brightest display ever.
"Samsung is committed to helping people live better. We want to make the shift from reactive treatment to proactive care as seamless as possible. By integrating everyday devices with our global scale, we’re building a deeply connected health experience.” said TM Roh, Chief Executive Officer, President and Head of the Device eXperience (DX) Division at Samsung Electronics. "The new Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9 represent a massive leap forward in Samsung's health vision. By continuously tracking health data from the wrist, these new watches act as a vigilant health companion, turning daily vital signs into proactive, actionable insights and providing timely alerts."
Galaxy Watch Ultra2: Fueling Ambitions and Enabling Peak Performance Through Unrivaled Hardware and Specialized Sports Tracking
The new 47 mm Galaxy Watch Ultra2 in Titanium Gray.
Galaxy Watch Ultra2 is Samsung’s most powerful and advanced Galaxy Watch ever. It is built for extreme outdoor adventures and high-performance seekers who demand long-lasting performance, reliable durability, precision tracking and continuous health monitoring in extreme conditions.
Galaxy Watch Ultra2’s dedicated tracking modes for outdoor sports help users excel and safely push their limits. The Trail Run feature tracks detailed elevation, climbing progress and terrain impact so users can better pace themselves and reduce injury risk. It also provides real-time hydration guidance through Nutrition Alert, a new addition to the existing Sweat Loss feature. By estimating sweat loss relative to body weight, it provides guidance on when and how much to hydrate, helping users achieve their running goals.
Galaxy Watch Ultra2 provides detailed trail running data on its 5,000-nit, crystal-clear display
Galaxy Watch Ultra2 also supports professional diving. Rated IP69K, 10 ATM and EN13319 certified, it's not just dust- and water-resistant — it's dive-ready. The moment the user enters the water, it can automatically track real-time diving data such as depth, time and water temperature right from their wrist. Moreover, users can access advanced diving features, including ascent/descent speed tracking and safe dive limits, by using the exclusive Ultra2 Diving app expected to be available later this year. Developed with Mares,the world’s leading diving equipment brand, these features significantly enhance the watch's diving capabilities.
Once a user enters the water, Galaxy Watch Ultra2 automatically tracks real-time diving data such as depth, time and water temperature.
To power these pro-level sports health features, Galaxy Watch Ultra2 is built with unprecedented hardware performance. It is equipped with a massive 800 mAh battery — a 35% increase in capacity compared to the previous Ultra model. Powered by the Snapdragon Wear Elite platform, it establishes a new benchmark in power, speed and highly accurate GPS tracking for the Ultra line. The expanded display provides the world’s first smartwatch with 5,000 nits of brightness, making crystal-clear visibility possible even under intense sunlight.
Galaxy Watch Ultra2 retains its shock-resistant titanium casing to help ensure rugged durability, while also introducing enhanced comfort and stability for a broader, more diverse range of users. Despite a significantly larger battery, Galaxy Watch Ultra2 achieves an innovative slimmer design that transitions seamlessly from rugged outdoor and sports activities to everyday lifestyle use. Advanced internal re-engineering significantly reduces the device’s thickness by 12% compared to the previous generation. Coupled with lighter and softer bands that reduce weight, Galaxy Watch Ultra2 delivers 24/7 wearability, highly precise biometric data tracking and exceptional comfort.
Galaxy Watch9: Everyday Wellness With All-Day Comfort and a Lasting Battery
Galaxy Watch9 is available with different band materials and colors, including soft silicone and lightweight fabric options.
Galaxy Watch9 is the ultimate everyday health companion, designed for wellness-conscious users who want to build healthier habits through effortless, continuous activity and sleep tracking. This versatile watch turns personal biomarkers into actionable health insights, empowering users to effortlessly manage their daily routines by simply wearing it.
To maximize its role as a health companion, Galaxy Watch9 is backed by powerful hardware and an incredibly comfortable design. It features a lightweight yet durable aluminum casing that preserves Galaxy Watch’s signature cushion silhouette, refined specifically for a closer, more natural fit on the wrist. Combined with a wide range of interchangeable, soft-touch bands, Galaxy Watch9 helps ensure unmatched all-day comfort — enabling the continuous, 24/7 wear required to help capture accurate and consistent health data.
This exceptional wearability is powered by next-generation internal innovations. The new Snapdragon Wear Elite platform gives Galaxy Watch9 a massive boost in speed and efficiency for lag-free, seamless health monitoring. Its efficient 390 mAh battery delivers dependable, around-the-clock tracking from day to night. Furthermore, a brilliant 3,000-nit display supports effortless readability and crystal-clear visibility under any lighting condition, making it easy for users to check their health status at a glance.
AI-Powered Health: Comprehensive and Actionable Health Insights
At the core of Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9 are Samsung’s AI-powered health features. Galaxy Watch’s BioActive sensor captures continuous biometric data about a user’s lifestyle habits to develop a deep understanding of their health. Galaxy Watch then translates this complex biometric data into simple, proactive recommendations, helping users understand not just what is happening in their bodies, but what to do next.
The new capabilities — available on both Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9 — advance Samsung’s preventive care vision by combining everyday data with years of rigorous clinical research conducted with world-renowned universities and medical institutions. Built on this foundation, Galaxy Watch is designed to deliver more accurate and meaningful health guidance across key pillars including sleep, activity, cardiovascular health and recovery.
Sleep Apnea feature: Backed by new FDA clearance and AI algorithms, delivers deeper insights into breathing disruptions during sleep.
Vitals: Proactively monitors a user’s personal health baseline during sleep and provides seamless alerts for significant deviations.
Heart Health Score: Provides an effortless understanding of cardiovascular wellness through a simple, actionable score and personalized lifestyle recommendations.
Daily Cardio Load: Optimizes training through tailored guidance on workout volume and estimated recovery needs.
Fitness Index: Delivers a holistic view of physical fitness with personalized goals to improve everyday performance.
Hearing: Protects long-term hearing health with alerts for unsafe noise levels and detailed reports.
With these features, users can gain access to intelligent, personalized insights that empower them to seamlessly manage their long-term wellness journey and reach their goals.
Galaxy Watch features include Vitals to alert users to significant health deviations.
Purpose-Built Band Collections: Designed for Every Lifestyle
A smartwatch should be as unique as the user, and both Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9 offer a range of diverse band options to fit every lifestyle.
Because elite performance demands the right gear for the right moment, Samsung offers a specialized collection of Ultra bands. Whether users are tackling rugged terrain, diving deep or heading into a business meeting, they have the flexibility to choose the perfect band tailored to their specific purpose and environment, ensuring optimal functionality without compromising on style. Users have the following options to choose from:
Marine Band: an even lighter, breathable silicone band designed for all-day adventures and extreme conditions.
PeakForm Band: a hybrid material band delivering a premium finish optimized for both elegance and athletic performance.
Trail Band: a classic fabric band featuring enhanced breathability and a superior fit for lasting comfort, even during demanding outdoor activities like running.
Designed with ultimate self-expression in mind, the expansive new Watch9 band collection empowers users to showcase their personal style and customize their look. Featuring innovative new materials and a vibrant spectrum of colors, these bands maximize comfort across diverse activities — from intense workouts to your everyday routines:
Sports Band: a thinner, softer all-rounder for ultimate comfort and effortless transitions from workouts to daily life.
Misty Band: crafted from premium soft silicone that securely wraps around the wrist for a stable, bounce-free fit. Featuring subtle and soft two-tone colors, it delivers a sophisticated look that effortlessly complements a user’s everyday style.
Fabric Band: a lightweight, breathable daily band offering maximum comfort, even during sleep.
Samsung Care+: Quick Access to Diagnostics and More
To give users peace of mind after upgrading, Samsung Care+ offers comprehensive protection with fast repairs for accidental damage, extended warranty coverage and certified expert support at home and abroad, making it easier to stay covered wherever life takes them.
Additionally, Galaxy Watch users can manage their Samsung Care+ plan from the Warranty and care menu available on Galaxy mobile phones running on One UI 9. This is a new settings hub that gives users quick access to warranty information, self-diagnostics, repair requests, remote support and Samsung Care+ services — all from their mobile phone.
Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9 come with exclusive subscription trial benefits:
Strava 60-Day Free Trial: Users can start training with the world's most active community, where 195 million active people across 185 countries track every effort and cheer each other on. But Strava goes beyond training — users can connect with their community and discover new running routes by tracking workouts directly on their watch, then opening the Strava app on their mobile phone. To activate a free trial, users can open the Strava mobile app, go to Settings and tap the Samsung offer.
iFIT 2-Month Free Trial: Users can explore global destinations with elite iFIT trainers and track workouts directly on their watch. To activate a free trial, users can open the Samsung Health app on their mobile phone and tap promotion in the Settings menu.
Availability
Together with the new Galaxy Z series, Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Watch9 expands Samsung's AI ecosystem, bringing life companion experiences across every form factor, from wrist to pocket to home.
Galaxy Watch Ultra2 will be available in a 47 mm size, while Galaxy Watch9 will be available in two sizes: 40 mm and 44 mm. Galaxy Watch Ultra2 users will be able to choose from Titanium Silver or Titanium Gray. Meanwhile, the 40 mm Galaxy Watch9 will be available in Cream and Graphite, while the 44 mm Galaxy Watch9 will be available in Graphite and Silver.
Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9 are available for pre-order in the Philippines starting July22, with general availability starting Aug 14. Pre-order offers include savings up to 15% with 0% installment up to 36 months using UnionBank or Metrobank Credit Card as well as savings up to 11% with 0% installment up to 24 months using Eastwest, BDO, BPI, Security Bank, PNB, HSBC, or Chinabank Credit Card. These offers are available at Samsung Authorized stores nationwide, Samsung.com, and participating online retailers. Customers may also enjoy P3,000 off via Home Credit at Samsung Authorized Stores nationwide, upgrade from their old Galaxy Watch with guaranteed savings of up to P7,000 through Trade-in and avail of Samsung Care+ at 25% off on a 2-year plan at Samsung Authorized Stores nationwide and partner online retailers, or enjoy 3 months free via Samsung.com.
To learn more about Galaxy Watch Ultra2, please visit: https://www.samsung.com/ph/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch-ultra2-titanium-silver-lte-sm-l715fzsaxtc/buy/
To learn more about Galaxy Watch9, please visit: https://www.samsung.com/ph/watches/galaxy-watch/galaxy-watch9-40mm-cream-bluetooth-sm-l340nzeaasa/buy/
About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies. The company is redefining the worlds of TVs, digital signage, smartphones, wearables, tablets, home appliances and network systems, as well as memory, system LSI and foundry. Samsung is also advancing medical imaging technologies, HVAC solutions and robotics, while creating innovative automotive and audio products through Harman. With its SmartThings ecosystem, open collaboration with partners, and integration of AI across its portfolio, Samsung delivers a seamless and intelligent connected experience. For the latest news, please visit the Samsung Newsroom at news.samsung.com.
Specification
Galaxy Watch Ultra2 | Galaxy Watch9 | |||
Color *Available colors may vary by market, carrier or retailer | 47mm: Titanium Silver, Titanium Gray | 44mm: Graphite, Silver 40mm: Graphite, Cream | ||
Dimensions & Weight | 47mm: 47.4 x 47.1 x 10.7mm (61.5g) | 44mm: 46.0 x 43.7x 8.6mm (34.0g) 40mm: 42.7 x 40.4x 8.6mm (31.5g) | ||
Display | Sapphire Crystal - 47mm: 1.52”-inch (38.5 mm), 498x498 | Sapphire Crystal - 44mm: 1.47-inch (480x480) - 40mm: 1.34-inch (438x438) Super AMOLED, Full Color Always On Display, up to 3,000 nits | ||
Processor | Qualcomm SDW6100 (Penta-Core, 3nm) | |||
Memory & Storage | 2GB memory + 64GB storage | 2GB memory + 32GB storage | ||
Battery | 800mAh | 44mm : 445mAh 40mm: 390mAh | ||
Charging | High-Frequency Fast Charging (WPC-based wireless charging) | Fast Charging (WPC-based wireless charging) | ||
OS | Wear OS Powered by Samsung (Wear OS 7) | |||
UI | One UI 9 Watch | |||
Sensors | Samsung BioActive Sensor (Optical Bio-signal Sensor + Electrical Heart Signal + Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis), Temperature Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor | |||
Connectivity | LTE, Bluetooth 6.0, Wi-Fi 2.4GHz+5GHz, NFC, L1+L5 Dual-Frequency GPS | |||
Durability & Water Resistance | 10ATM+ / IP69K / MIL-STD-810H / | 5ATM + / IP68 / MIL-STD-810H | ||
Compatibility | Android 13.0 or higher and with more than 1.5GB of memory * Device activation is only available after connecting to a smartphone that supports Google Mobile Services. Compatible devices may vary by market, carrier or device brand. | |||
Treat yourself to a maxed-out coffee experience at Coffee & Chill Fest at SM Malls in the East Metro.
East of Metro Manila, Philippines - Whether you're someone who starts the day with a strong cup of coffee, catches up with friends over an iced latte, or simply enjoys discovering new cafés, Coffee N' Chill Fest at SM Malls in the East Metro is the perfect excuse to slow down and savor the moment.
Choose a cozy nook or by the couch to sit and sip at our cafes inside your most-loved malls.
📍Pedal Café, Ground Level, SM City Marikina
From classic coffee blends to creative latte creations, there's a cup for every kind of caffeine adventure.
📍Ube Latte from Bulawan Panaderya at SM City Masinag, Tiramisu Latte from Let’s Talk Coffee at SM City Marikina Mall Atrium, Caramel Macchiato from Kapeed at the Upper Ground Level of SM City Masinag
The celebration is part of the SM Supermalls Coffee N' Chill Festival, the country's biggest celebration of coffee culture, bringing together the largest selection of coffee experiences across 75 participating SM Supermalls nationwide. From cult-favorite cafés and local discoveries to exclusive brews and immersive activities, the festival delivers maxed out experiences for every coffee lover. Only at the country's most loved malls can you enjoy coffee celebrations on this scale, all in one destination.
Tara Kape because Coffee is Life at SM City Masinag Coffee & Chill spot located at the Upper Ground Level.
A cozy Coffee N' Chill Spot awaits at the Mall Atrium of SM City Marikina.
The perfect date spot at Chapter Coffee located at the 3rd level of SM City Marikina.
At SM City Marikina, SM City Masinag, SM City San Mateo, and SM Center Antipolo Downtown, coffee lovers can discover a curated selection of coffee offerings, from familiar café favorites to locally crafted brews worth trying. Whether you like your coffee hot, iced, bold, sweet, or anything in between, there's always something new to enjoy.
Taste the difference with Neigbrewhood Cafe's signature brews, crafted using proudly Filipino-grown coffee beans from Atok, Benguet.
Take a closer look at locally grown Benguet coffee beans and enjoy their rich aroma at SM City Masinag's Coffee N' Chill Spot.
The experience becomes even more special at the Coffee N' Chill Spots located at the Mall Atrium of SM City Marikina and the Upper Ground Level of SM City Masinag. Here, guests can lounge with family and friends, take in the rich aroma of locally produced coffee beans, sample unique coffee concoctions from local coffee players, explore signature drinks from participating café tenants, and enjoy live acoustic performances from talented busker artists. Whether you're catching up with friends, taking a well-deserved break, or simply enjoying a quiet afternoon, it's the perfect place to sip, relax, and make every coffee moment count.
From solo coffee runs to coffee dates with family and friends, every visit is a chance to discover something new. Head to SM Malls in the East Metro, sip, chill, and gala to the max with coffee experiences made for every kind of coffee lover.
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