5 Budget-Friendly Ways to Upgrade Your Home Entertainment

     Rainy weekends are the perfect time to stay indoors, gather around the TV, and enjoy quality moments with the family. Whether you’re streaming the latest blockbuster, catching up on your favorite K-drama, or playing online games together, creating an enjoyable home entertainment experience doesn’t have to cost a fortune.

     With PLDT Home’s partnership with Samsung, the world’s No. 1 TV and soundbar brand, subscribers can enjoy exclusive discounts on select Samsung TVs and entertainment devices. It’s an opportunity to upgrade your home setup and make everyday entertainment more immersive without stretching your budget.

5 Budget-Friendly Ways to Upgrade Your Home Entertainment

SM Home’s Smart Summer Picks for a Cooler, Smarter Home

     There’s something very specific about Philippine summer, the kind of heat that makes bedrooms feel warmer at night, kitchens harder to work in, and certain parts of the house impossible to cool down no matter how long the fan stays on. That’s exactly what SM Home’s Smart Summer Home Edit tries to solve.

     Instead of overwhelming choices, the collection focuses on practical home finds designed to make everyday living feel lighter, cooler, and more comfortable during the hottest months of the year. From cooling essentials to smarter kitchen upgrades, these are the kinds of products that quietly make a difference in your daily routine helping homes feel more breathable, functional, and easier to live in all summer long. The full lineup is now available at all 78 SM Home branches nationwide and online.

SM Home’s Smart Summer Picks for a Cooler, Smarter Home

Haier and Abenson Unveils the Future of Home Entertainment with the Launch of the Haier Mini LED TV

     Haier Philippines, in strategic partnership with Abenson, officially launched its latest innovation—the Haier Mini LED TV—during a vibrant, experience-driven event held at Abenson’s Quezon Avenue Flagship Store. With the theme “Where Color Meets Innovation,” the event showcased how cutting-edge technology can elevate home entertainment and smart living for Filipino households. 

     Hosted by media personalities Aiyana Perlas and Noel Blanco, the event opened with a lively introduction and warm energy that set the tone for an afternoon filled with entertainment, innovation, and inspiration. In her welcoming remarks, Ms. Angeli Patricio, Senior Marketing Manager of Haier Philippines, emphasized that the Mini LED TV represents more than just another product in the lineup—it embodies Haier’s ongoing commitment to creating smarter, more connected homes for the Filipino market. “We’re not just unveiling a new television,” she said, “we’re presenting a smarter way of living.” 

Haier and Abenson Unveils the Future of Home Entertainment with the Launch of the Haier Mini LED TV 

Samsung Bespoke AI Simplifies Home Life Through Personalized Experiences

     Samsung introduced its new Bespoke AI lineup for innovative AI Home experiences, boasting advanced AI features and displays. Samsung’s Bespoke AI appliances bolster the company’s goal of AI-driven connectivity, which is designed to adapt to diverse lifestyles and simplify life at home.

     With the average Filipino investing more time in their hustle and less time on chores and personal interests, Samsung seeks to allow homeowners to make the most of their days at home worry-free with AI-powered home solutions, connected through SmartThings. “At the heart of everything we do at Samsung is our goal to make the lives of our customers better and easier with our technology, including our home appliances,” said Ramon Medina, Head of Digital Appliances for Samsung Electronics Philippines. “We are proud that our newest Bespoke AI appliances are a testament to Samsung’s deeper commitment to integrating AI across the connected experience to cater to diverse lifestyles.”

Samsung Bespoke AI Simplifies Home Life Through Personalized Experiences

The Concept of Giving redefined with ConcepStore

     The season provides the perfect setting as ConcepStore opens its lifestyle hub with an array of modern and thoughtfully-designed home appliances perfect for this season of giving. Introduced in 2020, ConcepStore elevates one’s home experiences by giving its customers a wealth of product options to choose from, whether needs are influenced by health, safety, security, and hygiene concerns or by the simple need to automate time-consuming chores, ConcepStore is sure to offer just what the customers need.

     With the opening of the lifestyle hub, ConcepStore brings a whole new meaning to the concept of giving. This season, aside from the personalized shopping experience customers get to enjoy for every visit at the lifestyle hub, customers may also avail of exclusive gifting services in time for the Holiday season.

The Concept of Giving redefined with ConcepStore

Beko Sends Love 2022 with Upcoming Plans for 2023

     The year 2022 has been a big one for Beko in the Philippines as the European appliance brand marked many milestones, most notable of which is the launch of pro mom, actress, cook, and content creator Judy Ann Santos its first ambassador in the country as she embodies the brand’s drive and purpose to inspire people to live healthy and sustainable lifestyles.

     As everything slowly but surely transitioned back to normal in the country and the rest of the world, Beko offered its Filipino customers various promos and activities so they could get their own Beko appliances with special discounts and freebies.

Beko Sends Love 2022 with Upcoming Plans for 2023

Carrier Explains "The Science of Indoor Living" via "The Invisible Event"

     Did you know that indoors can be 10x more polluted than the outdoors? I was a bit shocked when I heard this last week that's why I got interested to know more about the science of indoor living and am thankful that Carrier Philippines launched this kind of event. I'm glad that I was invited to experience a unique sensory treat last week where I learned more about the Carrier Science Story. 

     Carrier Philippines recently launched its new message “The Science of Indoor Living” at its uniquely curated “Invisible Event” that provided us with a full sensorial experience, underscoring Carrier’s commitment to making life at home healthier, safer, and more comfortable in the new normal. Carrier, the world’s air care expert, demonstrated the power of the invisible--Carrier’s technology and solutions that work in the background to optimize conditions and filter out equally invisible pollutants, allergens and pathogens--through playing on the audience’s senses.

Carrier Explains "The Science of Indoor Living" via "The Invisible Event"

Beko's Eco-Friendly Appliances for a Healthy Planet

     Beko, Europe’s No. 1 appliance brand, has launched seven new sustainable products as it presented the results of a sustainability survey that was carried out among European consumers. As a global company, Beko is aware of its responsibility in terms of environmental protection and sustainability.

Our sustainability goals and our leading efforts in sustainable innovation are two parts of the same, closely related whole. It is up to us to find better, greener ways to lead our lives. With a range of environmentally friendly Beko appliances that we are introducing today, our customers can now make their homes more sustainable, said Hakan Bulgurlu, CEO of Arçelik, Beko’s parent company.

     Beko held a virtual showcase of its eco-friendly appliances with Arçelik’s CEO Hakan Bulgurlu, CMO Zeynep Yalım Uzun and CCO Ragıp Balcıoğlu, and with a special guest from the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, Brendan Edgerton, Circular Economy Director. More information about the launch and the products below.

Beko's Eco-Friendly Appliances for a Healthy Planet

Beko Remains Committed to Sustainability

     Beko, Europe’s no. 1 home appliances brand, remains committed to sustainability and saving the planet as part of its mission to empower next generations to live healthier lives. Beko continues to do its part in protecting planet earth by designing and manufacturing innovative sustainable appliances and will soon launch eco-friendly appliances supported by three key pillars, including use of recycled materials, use of bio-composites, and products that use fewer chemicals.

     The big picture is that Beko’s corporate culture goes beyond just making and selling appliances. “We are passionate about making sustainability affordable and accessible. This way the environmental benefits of our products are spread across the globe and are not just merely a luxury. With this in mind, developing new technologies enabling the lower cost of sustainability is our number one priority,” said Gürhan Günal, Country Manager of Beko Pilipinas Corporation. More stories from Beko below :)

Beko Remains Committed to Sustainability

Gas or Electric: What Kind of Stove Should You Get?

     For many homeowners, especially those with their own families, a cooking stove is an essential appliance purchase. Usually, the choice boils down to two: a gas range and an electric cooktop. Each kind has its own pros and cons, which can make it difficult to decide which one to get.

Gas or Electric: What Kind of Stove Should You Get?
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Beko HarvestFresh FridgeFreezer Launch

     The pandemic made a great impact on our lives when it comes to health and wellness. One of the things that you can do to protect yourself and your family from the virus is by strengthening your immunity that's why health is on top in this new normal. These days, eating healthy and wholesome foods is no longer just a trend but a way of life for many.

     This growing trend is when people get their vitamins from natural foods. However, fruits and vegetables start to lose vitamin content from the moment they are harvested up to the time they are consumed. These vitamins are key for boosting the immune system, promoting a healthier heart, supporting healthy cognitive brain function and providing natural antioxidants to protect the body from disease. Fret not because new technology could help fruits and vegetables stored in the refrigerator stay as nutritious as the day we bought them. Yes, you've read that right and I'm amazed about the newest thing that innovation has to offer. Presenting Beko HarvestFresh! More details about the coolest fridge to hit Philippine shores after the jump.

Beko HarvestFresh FridgeFreezer Launch

Covid-19 Essentials: Panasonic nanoe™ X Air Conditioners

     Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines Corporation (PMPC) announced today a new breakthrough confirming that the inhibitory effect on the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) by the Panasonic Air Conditioner with nanoe™ X Technology was certified by Texcell*1, a global contract research organization. Texcell verified 91.4% of the inhibitory effect on the novel coronavirus in the space of 6.7m3 in 8 hours.

     In September 2020, Panasonic has verified, in collaboration with Texcell, the inhibitory effect of the nanoe™ X Technology with the benefits of hydroxyl radicals on the novel coronavirus in a small test space of 45L using the nanoe™ X generator. More about these promising air conditioner offerings after the jump!

Covid-19 Essentials: Panasonic nanoe™ X  Air Conditioners

Panasonic nanoe X technology

     We are all waiting for this pandemic to be over. It has been 8 months since we stayed at home and followed strict health protocols and sanitary measures in order to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus. But as the saying goes, life must go on that's why we are now trying to cope with this new normal way of living.

      While we treat homes as the safest place we can be in during these challenging times, now more than ever is the time we should pay closer attention to the air quality in our residences. If you're a clean freak like me, I bet that you are now thinking of investing in an air purifier and great news because Panasonic Manufacturing Philippines Corporation (PMPC), the manufacturer, importer, and distributor of Panasonic products in the country announced weeks ago that, in collaboration with a global contract research organization Texcell*1, Texcell has verified the inhibitory effect of the nanoe™ X technology with the benefits of hydroxyl radicals on the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). Sharing more information about this technology below.

Panasonic nanoe X technology

Save Time and Energy with Beko Washers

     As we navigate our new normal and live around the presence of a pandemic that’s still around us, we try to live healthier and more meaningful lives. We take care of our families and our homes and we're now doing things that we used to delegate to others, such as cooking, baking, cleaning and washing clothes. We buy more fruits and vegetables and try to cook it in healthier ways. Now that we're staying home more, we keep it clean always so that our families are always safe and healthy.

     Even the brands we choose to enter our homes need to share our new mindset. As more people stay indoors because of the social distancing trend, they look for brands that will help them in their journey to health and wellness. They have become more discerning in choosing brands that perform well and even go beyond expectation. In choosing a washing machine, for instance, they look for washing and drying capabilities and additional features that would properly sanitize their clothes but keep them looking new.

Save Time and Energy with Beko Washers

Technology and LG Help Women Do More

     Traditional thinking holds that women are not as comfortable with technology as men, but that's not the case. Women have always been the early adopters of technology. Throughout history, they’ve brought the latest gadgets into use, learned new means of communication, and maximized more efficient cooking and housekeeping methods in order to adjust to the dynamic changes in society and their transitional role in it.

     From light bulbs and typewriters in the 1800s, to the washing machine and the refrigerator in the early 1900s, to the telephone in the 1950s, inventions and innovations that had to do with everyday living were always the woman’s domain. The advent of modern appliances had a profound impact on the 20th-century woman, changing the way she cooked, cleaned and cared for her family, and, eventually, how she lived her life beyond her home. Plug-in conveniences brought about a household revolution, one that would eventually change women’s lives, and enable them to enter the workforce and contribute to the economy.

Technology and LG Help Women Do More 

Product Review: Haenim UV Sterilizer

     The advancement of technology is inevitable. From simple things to the complicated and unexplainable ones, the truth is everything is possible. When we speak of technology, the first thing that comes to mind is gadget followed by appliances and devices that are brought about by the innovation of science and technology. We are lucky because these things make life easy. 

     From the gadget that we use to communicate, the appliances that we use to help us get through the day and the devices that make our work simpler. Living in the present world has its perks and for a 24/7 mom like me, nothing beats the help of modern technology. Think of microwave oven, vacuum cleaner, air conditioner and automatic washer, these appliances make life a breeze. Speaking of appliances, have you heard of UV sterilizer? If not, I'll introduce you to one of the most technologically advanced appliances that I have at home- HAENIM UV STERILIZER!

Product Review: Haenim UV Sterilizer

Samsung Twin Cooling Refrigerator Keeps Food Fresher Longer

     Samsung is committed to help Filipino families embrace healthy eating. To ensure less food waste, fewer trips to the grocery, and more quality time with loved ones, be mindful of the different shelf lives of common food items once kept in your refrigerator or freezer. By the way, Samsung has refrigerator models that fit every Filipino lifestyle. One of which is the Samsung Twin Cooling Refrigerator.

     The Samsung Twin Cooling Refrigerator is the family’s partner in their journey to living fresh. It enables the busy homemaker to provide better-tasting food through innovative features such as the Twin Cooling System, Smart Conversion, and Digital Inverter technology. In line with this, let me share Samsung's tips on how to keep food fresher longer below.

Samsung Twin Cooling Refrigerator Keeps Food Fresher Longer

Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) Taiwan Excellence Campaign

     To all my techie readers out there, do you always consider in the look for the next best thing in the world of connectivity and innovation? Computers and gadgets make our life so easy, granting us up-to-date information and access to the world.

     If you're a self-confessed techie person, does your home shows a space that is ruled by reinvention and evolution? There are so many options available so another question is how do you know how to choose what are truly the best products out there? 

Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) Taiwan Excellence Campaign
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Tefal Appliances: Live Happy, Stay Healthy

     TEFAL, a world leader in small domestic appliances, brings together family as well as its passion for healthy living in its newest campaign, “Live Healthy, Stay Happy.” As a partner of every cook, foodie and homemaker, TEFAL sees the importance of equipping the Filipinos with innovative home and kitchen appliances which give them more reasons to embrace their daily tasks and perform them with ease. 

     Experience Tefal launch was held last May 12, 2017 at Abenson , Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. TEFAL, along with its brand ambassador for domestic appliances and TV’s Chef Next Door Chef Jonas Ng, kicked off the “Live Healthy, Stay Happy” campaign by introducing its newest cookbook for happy and healthy eating - “TEFAL: Bringing Joy in Cooking.” Highlights of the launch below.

Tefal Appliances: Live Happy, Stay Healthy

Product Review: Pureit Marvella UV

     There are times that I worry whenever I see my son drinks water from that blue gallon beside our refrigerator. It's a no brainer that most families nowadays buy their drinking water from water-refilling stations. We were informed that the water they are selling passed through different purifying stages but is that enough for us to feel safe? Are we really drinking clean water?

     If my memory serves me right, we have a water purifier installed in our kitchen some 20 years ago. I was in elementary back then but I'm not sure if our purifier really does the job in making sure that we are drinking clean water. My younger siblings got sick and most of the time they're waterborne disease. Fast forward today, I'm glad that there's Unilever Pureit- world's largest selling water purifier certified by more than 20 international laboratories across the globe. Pureit Philippines sent a Pureit Marvella UV Water Purifier for my family to try and after weeks of using it, I can say that I'm super satisfied. Check out product specifications and my thoughts below.

Product Review: Pureit Marvella UV