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Christmas gift guide: vivo phones, earbuds below PhP 10K

Don’t miss out on these affordable devices

Published

December 7, 2024

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Giving your loved one, family member, friend, or even yourself a device for a holiday gift doesn’t have to be costly.

In fact, vivo has a Christmas gift guide for Filipinos featuring products retailing for less than PhP 10,000. The list features three smartphones and even TWS earbuds, all of which doesn’t break the bank. Choose wisely and enjoy.

vivo Y28: PhP 7,999

The vivo Y28 is an all-around budget smartphone choice. It has a 6,000mAh battery which supports 44W of fast charging. It even has IP64 dust and water resistance for extra protection against the elements.

As for its camera, the device is bannered by a 50MP main camera. It has up to 16GB of RAM as well, thanks to a combination of actual and virtual RAM. To top that off, it has 256GB of storage.

vivo Y19s: PhP 6,499

If you’re looking for an even more affordable option, the vivo Y19s is just as dependable. It has a 5,500mAh battery with a four-year health guarantee. It likewise sports the same IP64 rating.

For its camera, the phone has a similar 50MP AI Night Camera and AI Photo Enhance feature. The phone has a configuration of 8GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage.

vivo Y03t: PhP 4,399

Alternatively, there’s the vivo Y03t, which is a practical choice. It sports a 6.56-inch display with up to 90Hz refresh rate for smooth visuals. It also has a 5,000mAh battery, up to 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of internal storage.

vivo TWS 3e: PhP 1,999

To top it off, you can pair the phones with the vivo TWS 3e earbuds. The wearable features intelligent active noise cancellation and is capable of reducing noise by up to 73%.

Whether it’s music, gaming, or calls, the earbuds last up to 42 hours with their charging case. They’re also rated IP54 for dust and water protection.

All aforementioned Christmas gift guide suggestions are available at vivo concept stores nationwide or online via the vivo e-store, Lazada, and Shopee.

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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.