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Pre-order FF16 and meet the game’s producer

Has to be a Physical Edition

Published

May 26, 2023

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Square Enix and Sony PlayStation are going all out to promote Final Fantasy XVI (FF16). The latest campaign promises a meet and greet with game producer Yoshida Naoki (Yoshi-P)!

If you pre-order any physical edition of FF16, you stand a chance to be flown to Malaysia to meet Yoshi-P. The campaign is organized by Sony Interactive Entertainment Singapore (SIES) and is open customers in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines.

The Meet-and-Greet event will be held on Saturday, July 1. 2023 at Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall, Malaysia.

Here’s how it works:

Pre-order any disc version of Final Fantasy XVI (Standard/Deluxe/Collector’s Edition) through authorised retailers in the Participating Countries/Regions
Submit via Online entry form (https://bit.ly/FFXVI_Incentive) with all required personal information, proof of purchase (valid receipt) and answer the 2 questions in the form.
Entries with the best answers will be selected as the winners. (Entries opens on May 25, 2023 till June 18, 2023)

For more details and Terms & Conditions of the campaign, please check the campaign form here: https://bit.ly/FFXVI_Incentive.

Salvation trailer released

At the recently concluded PlayStation Showcase, FF16 was present showing off what might just be its best trailer yet.

Watch the ‘Salvation’ trailer.

The latest round of previews from multiple gaming publications and content creators were also released. They got to experience around four hours of gameplay. Many heaped praise for the latest mainline Final Fantasy title, further upping the hype for the game.

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Apple Watch, AirPods get exclusive offers via Beyond the Box

Best prices, up to 24 months 0% installment, more

Published

August 8, 2026

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Beyond the Box is encouraging customers in the Philippines to take advantage of their offers on the latest Apple Watch and AirPods.

Customers can enjoy special prices on the following wearables:

Apple Watch SE3: from PhP 15,490
Apple Watch Series 11: from PhP 21,390
AirPods (4th Generation): from PhP 6,990
AirPods (4th Generation with Active Noise Cancellation): from PhP 10,490
AirPods Pro (3rd Generation): from PhP 13,990

To make every upgrade even more rewarding, customers will also receive an additional PhP 1,000 cash credit to spend on eligible Apple Watch bands, AirPods cases, and other accessories.

Purchases are also available with up to 24 months real 0% installment using participating UnionBank credit cards.

With Apple Pay now available in the Philippines, Apple Watch users can now pay with a simple tap. This makes everyday purchases faster and more convenient.

That’s aside from tracking workouts, monitoring health, staying connected, and more.

Paired with the AirPods, users can enjoy immersive music while on such workouts or on calls. They can also access Siri hands-free while their entire Apple ecosystem devices work seamlessly together.

The Beyond the Box Apple Watch and AirPods promo is available at any store nationwide.

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Maya: Convert purchases to 0% interest Mini Payment plans

On select electronics and home appliance purchases for a limited-time only

Published

August 7, 2026

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Maya is offering consumers the opportunity to convert eligible electronics and home appliance purchases to 3-month Mini Payment plans with 0% interest.

That’s through the Maya Black Credit Card or the Landers Cashback Everywhere Credit Card. The promo period runs from August 1 to October 31, 2026, giving consumers more financial flexibility.

In addition, processing fees will be waived for Mini Payment plans availed until September 30.

Purchases will continue to earn instant Maya Miles or Landers Cashback Points with use of the corresponding card.

To avail of the mini-payment offer, simply make a single straight purchase worth at least PhP 10,000 using either card.

Once the transaction is posted on the Maya app, select the transaction and tap “Convert to Mini Payments”. Then, choose the 3-month Mini Payment plan to enjoy the promo.

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nubia expands gaming lineup with Neo 5 Max, Neo 5 GT Special Edition

Get them with freebies until August 8

Published

August 6, 2026

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Mobile gamers are in for a treat as the newly-released nubia Neo 5 Max PadPhone, as well as the Neo 5 GT Special Edition, have special deals throughout the weekend.

This is as part of the “#NEOVerseMaxOut: Max Out Your World” campaign, with nubia offering the two new models under their popular Neo series.

Purchases until August 8 come with a free 3-month Viu Premium subscription, as well as up to PhP 7,999 worth of freebies.

Freebies include power banks, Bluetooth speakers, earbuds, portable fans, and more.

Both smartphones offer users more ways to enjoy immersive entertainment, gaming, and everyday productivity.

The recently-launched Neo 5 Max comes with a 7.5-inch display for more room for content consumption and gaming.

It also houses a 7,100mAh dual-cell battery for more power, specially in extended sessions, streaming marathons, or busy days.

The phone is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7100 chipset, along with more features like Dolby Atmos, Neo Triggers 5.0, RGB Eagle Eye Lighting, and IP64 dust and water resistance.

It is priced at PhP 19,999.