nubia Philippines and Geely Philippines have partnered for a raffle promo that gives customers the chance to win a brand-new car by simply purchasing nubia’s latest gaming smartphone models.

The promo runs from March 28 to May 30, giving customers more reasons to upgrade their devices. Simply purchase any model from the recently-released nubia Neo 5 series to enter the raffle — either online or through authorized stores.

The series comes with three models: the nubia Neo 5, Neo 5 Pro, and Neo 5 GT, and starts at just PhP 11,999.

To make sure your raffle entry counts, follow these steps too:

• Follow @nubiaPhilippines and @GeelyPhilippines on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok
• Scan the promo QR code and complete the registration form
• Upload proof of purchase and required screenshots to confirm your entry

The best part is each purchase earns one entry, and multiple entries are allowed.

At stake is the Geely GX3 Pro S, a subcompact crossover with a 1.5L engine and 5-speed manual transmission.

The lucky winner will take this home, along with another nubia Neo 5 GT 5G. Meanwhile, minor prizes include the three aforementioned nubia Neo 5 models.

Winners will be drawn on June 6, 2026 under the supervision of a DTI representative. It will also be streamed live on TikTok.

Atome Philippines has partnered with Bayad to allow users to pay for utilities, internet, and government contributions directly within the Atome app.

The integration with the country’s largest bill payment aggregator is designed to help Filipinos manage household budgets more easily without the need for extra steps.

Atome users no longer need to switch from one app to another, nor visit websites to handle monthly bills. Bayad’s extensive network of billers and service providers can be accessed through the platform.

As such, electricity and water bills, as well as government fees, can be paid for directly via the app.

Beyond convenience, users will likewise earn Atome rewards points on every utility bill payment they make.

The partnership between Atome and Bayad is an important step in financial inclusion in the Philippines.

It gives unbanked and underbanked individuals a simpler and more rewarding way to manage essential household expenses.

Atome is known popularly for its Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) offering. It has tie-ups with retailers like fashion, beauty, travel, and more.

The digital financial service platform also offers a Mastercard-powered BNPL card, as well as petty cash loans.

POCO has announced the availability of another affordable smartphone in the Philippines in the POCO M8s 5G.

The handset is powered by a Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 mobile platform, and comes with up to 16GB of RAM (8GB base plus 8GB expansion).

It runs on Xiaomi HyperOS and supports intelligent features, including Google Gemini and Circle to Search.

The POCO M8s 5G comes with a 50MP main camera, along with creative AI tools like AI Erase and AI Sky.

In front is a 6.9-inch 1.5K display with Wet Touch Technology 2.0. The phone also houses a 7,000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging and 18W reverse charging.

Other practical features include 200% volume boost, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and IP64 water and dust resistance.

Price, availability

In the Philippines, the POCO M8s 5G is available on Shopee exclusively from April 21 to 30.

During this early bird window, the phone is available for:

• 6GB+128GB: PhP 11,999
• 8GB+256GB: PhP 13,999

Afterwards, the phone will become available on Lazada and other platforms.