Philippines network provider TNT, the value brand of PLDT’s mobile wireless subsidiary Smart, earned multiple honors at the recent 2025 International Business Awards.

At the 22nd edition of the IBA, TNT bagged a Gold Stevie for Brand Experience of the Year – Consumer. This was for the groundbreaking TNT Petmaloop Challenge.

The campaign gathered content creators nationwide to feature highlights of their hometowns that give them “saya” (joy) using TikTok.

It culminated in an uninterrupted stream that earned a Guinness World Records title for the Longest Travel Livestream after running for 26 hours, 15 minutes, and 29 seconds.

Moreover, TNT also received a Silver Stevie for Viral Marketing Campaign of the Year for its SIM Registration campaign. This blended creativity and humor in urging subscribers to register their SIMs on time.

TNT’s awards form part of the broader recognition received by the PLDT Group and Smart at the same awards, also known as The Stevies.

These reflect the integrated telecommunications provider’s continued investments in network development, innovation, and customer-focused initiatives.

The OnePlus 15R has officially made its way to the Philippines.

Priced competitively starting at PhP 36,990, the OnePlus 15R features flagship performance, a massive battery, and intelligent software.

It is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 mobile platform and runs on OxygenOS 16. Users are promised 36% faster CPU, 11% faster GPU, and 46% improved AI performance.

The device also houses a 7,400mAh battery, the largest yet on a OnePlus flagship. This supports 80W SUPERVOOC charging.

Complementing the hardware is a 360-degree Cryo Velocity Cooling System. This features an aerogel-based screen cooler, a 5,704mm² 3D vapor chamber, and a graphite-backed cooling layer.

Running on OxygenOS 16 out of the box, the OnePlus 15R also boasts of AI-powered experiences.

It has Google Gemini pre-installed, along with AI Writer, AI Recorder, and Plus Mind which lets you save on-screen content.

In front, the OnePlus 15R has a 6.83-inch 165Hz LTPS 1.5K AMOLED display with up to 1,800 nits brightness.

Onto its camera package, the phone sports a 50MP IMX906 main camera, the same sensor found on the OnePlus 15.

This is joined by 8MP ultra-wide camera and a 32MP autofocus selfie camera.

Enhanced by the OnePlus DetailMax Engine, the cameras let users capture sharp, vibrant photos across day, night, and motion scenarios.

The main camera is also capable of up to 4K 120fps recording for content creation.

Fit for the current era, the phone also comes with IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K water and dust resistance ratings.

Price, availability

The OnePlus 15R is available in two storage configurations:

• 12GB+256GB: PhP 36,990 (Charcoal Black, Mint Breeze)
• 12GB+512GB: PhP 39,990 (Charcoal Black)

Customers can avail of the latest device at these stores:

• Shopee Digital Walker
• Digital Walker SM North EDSA
• Digital Walker SM Mall of Asia
• open_source by Beyond the Box (Greenhills)

The preorder period is from January 14 to 25 while the open sales period starts from January 26.

The OnePlus 15R will be available by then at select Digital Walker and open_source stores nationwide, plus the former’s Shopee and Lazada channels.

The HONOR X9d 5G is now in the Philippines. Touted as the “World’s Toughest Phone”, HONOR’s latest midrange smartphone is available starting at PhP 17,999.

Customers can avail of this discounted price during the preorder period from January 9 to 23. They can also get a JisuLife Fan 5 and gift box as part of the preorder freebie package.

Do note that the handheld fan will only be part of the package when the phone is claimed on January 24.

In addition, those who preorder can join the raffle giveaway for a chance to win a Tesla Cybertruck.

Meanwhile, from January 24 onwards, customers can get the device for PhP 18,999. Available colors are Reddish Brown, Sunrise Gold, and Midnight Black.

Moreover, the phone is offered through Globe and Smart postpaid plans for flexible payments, as well as through Home Credit.

Tough, durable

Building on the X series’ previous entries which are known for their durability, the latest entry to the popular line features a 2.5-meter drop resistance rating, and an improved IP66, IP68, and IP69K dust and water resistance.

It also has a significantly larger battery capacity at 8,300mAh, with support for 66W charging. Powered by the Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 platform, users can also expect a leap when it comes to performance.

The lone configuration in the Philippines comes with 12GB RAM (plus 12GB expansion) and 256GB of internal storage.

For its camera, the HONOR X9d still has a 108MP main camera and a 16MP front camera. Users can leverage HONOR’s full suite of AI-powered editing features, including AI Eraser.

In front, there is a 6.79-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with up to 120Hz refresh rate and up to 6,000 nits brightness. This panel is reinforced by Aluminosilicate glass.

The HONOR X9d comes with MagicOS 9 out of the box, along with Google Gemini, and more handy features.