LG TO UNVEIL HOME ROBOT AT CES 2026, SHARING VISION FOR THE “ZERO LABOR HOME”

  

LG CLOiD Redefines Home Living by Making Daily Chores Effortless, Giving Customers More Time for What Matters Most

SEOUL — LG Electronics (LG) will be showcasing its new home robot, LG CLOiD, for the first time at CES 2026, held in Las Vegas from January 6-9. Representing LG’s continued progress in home robotics, LG CLOiD is designed to perform a wide range of indoor household tasks, enhancing everyday convenience and improving quality of life by making home management more efficient and intuitive.

Positioned as a home assistant, LG CLOiD embodies LG’s vision of the “Zero Labor Home, Makes Quality Time” – a future where technology meaningfully reduces the burden of daily chores, allowing customers to focus more on the people and moments that matter most. The robot marks a significant milestone toward the company’s long-term goal of freeing customers from the time-consuming demands of housework.

Featuring a suitable form factor optimized for today’s living environments, LG CLOiD is built to perform a wide variety of tasks within the home. Its two articulated arms are powered by motors delivering seven degrees of freedom each, providing versatile motion similar to natural movements. Five individually actuated fingers on each hand provide advanced dexterity, allowing CLOiD to perform delicate and precise tasks that require fine motor control.

At the core of LG CLOiD is a chipset integrated into the head, functioning as the robot’s “brain.” This is complemented by a display, speaker, camera and an array of sensors that enable expressive communication, natural voice interaction and intelligent navigation. Powered by LG’s Affectionate Intelligence technology, CLOiD is designed to sense its surroundings, interact in a natural and user-friendly way and refine its responses over time through repeated interactions – aiming to provide more personalized support for everyday tasks.

LG views robotics as a key future growth engine and is accelerating innovation in this strategically important sector. As part of this effort, the company has established HS Robotics Lab within its Home Appliance Solution Company to secure differentiated technologies and further strengthen its core robotics capabilities and product competitiveness. In parallel, LG is actively pursuing joint research initiatives and strategic partnerships with leading robotics companies in Korea and around the globe.

Visitors to CES 2026 can experience LG CLOiD and a variety of real-life “Zero Labor Home” scenarios at LG’s booth (#15004, Las Vegas Convention Center).

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About LG Electronics Home Appliance Solution Company 

The LG Home Appliance Solution Company (HS) is a global leader in home appliances and AI home solutions. By leveraging industry-leading core technologies, the HS Company is committed to enhancing consumers’ quality of life and promoting sustainability. The company develops thoughtfully designed kitchen and living appliance solutions and has recently integrated LG’s Robot Business Division to incorporate advanced robot technologies into its home solutions. Together, these products offer enhanced convenience, exceptional performance, efficient operation and sustainable lifestyle solutions. For more news on LG, visit www.LGnewsroom.com.

Prosperity Starts with Care: Celebrate Chinese New Year with OPPO’s Festive Service Center Rewards

  

Chinese New Year marks a season of fresh beginnings and good fortune. This February, OPPO brings the festive spirit to its Service Centers nationwide with a special promotion that rewards loyal customers and makes device care more rewarding.

From February 16 to 22, 2026, customers who avail of out-of-warranty repair services at any OPPO Service Center nationwide will automatically qualify for the OPPO Chinese New Year Lucky Draw. After their device repair is completed, customers can pick a red envelope and instantly receive a prize.

Customers with a repair cost of PHP1,500 below are eligible for Minor prizes such as:

• 30% OFF Tempered Glass voucher

• 20% OFF OPPO Standard Accessories voucher

• 5% OFF total repair cost voucher

• PHP 200 discount on labor fee

• Red pouch treats

While customers with a total repair cost of PHP 1,501 or more are qualified for both major and minor prizes which include:

• Ollie Elemental Figurine

• 15% OFF discount voucher on total repair cost

• Free Labor Fee voucher

Tempered glass vouchers follow discounted standard retail prices:

• A Series: PHP 209 (from PHP 299)

• Reno Series: PHP 349 (from PHP 499)

• Find Series: PHP 559 (from PHP 799)

Prizes are limited and subject to availability, making each visit to the Service Center more exciting and rewarding!

Share the Luck and Win Bigger

Customers who receive either a Major or Minor prize can also join the OPPO Chinese New Year E-Raffle for a chance to win a premium L’Occitane en Provence gift set worth PHP 5,000.

To qualify, participants must comment on the official promotional poster on the OPPO Care-PH Facebook page from February 16 to 22, 2026, including:

• A photo taken inside the Service Center while holding their prize

• A short comment about the OPPO Chinese New Year promotion

• The official hashtag #OPPOChineseNewYear

• Their RO number

The raffle winner will be announced on February 27, 2026 via OPPO Care-PH’s Facebook page. Winners must submit complete details by March 6, 2026, and claim their prize before the end of March at their selected OPPO Service Center branch.

A Season of Care, Luck and Gratitude

Chinese New Year is a time for renewal, gratitude, and fresh beginnings. With this special Service Center promotion, OPPO transforms routine repairs into rewarding moments: complete with red envelopes, exclusive vouchers, and the chance to bring home something extra special.

Whether you’re restoring your device or simply stopping by for service, there’s no better time to visit your nearest OPPO Service Center and celebrate the season with added fortune!

For more details about OPPO’s 2026 Chinese New Year Promotion, visit OPPO Philippines’ official website at www.oppo.com/ph/ and follow OPPO Care-PH on Facebook.

 FedEx Delivers Globally for the Hot Air Balloon Fiesta

Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), one of the world's largest express transportation companies, successfully delivered over 20,000 pounds of hot air balloons and drones from Asia, Canada, Europe, Latin America, and the United States for the 26th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta (PIHABF). This year’s event, themed "A Weekend of Everything that Flies" took place from February 13 to 15, 2026, at New Clark City in Tarlac.

"The Hot Air Balloon Fiesta is all about imagination taking flight, and we’re proud that FedEx helped make that magic possible," said Maribeth Espinosa, managing director, FedEx Philippines. "Our global network, specialized freight solutions, and skilled teams ensured that more than 20,000 pounds of oversized balloons and drones moved safely across multiple continents and arrived on time in perfect condition. This is the reliability and precision our customers rely on every day."

Building on its deep expertise in transporting complex, highvalue cargo, FedEx deployed advanced freight solutions – including precise load planning and specialized handling for irregularly shaped shipments -- to move every balloon and drone through its network with maximum efficiency. Supported by dedicated operations teams and robust airside infrastructure, FedEx managed the movement with speed, care, and expertise required for an international aviation showcase.

To learn more about FedEx solutions, visit the FedEx Philippines website.

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About Federal Express Corporation

FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) provides customers and businesses worldwide with a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce, and business services. With annual revenue of $90 billion, the company offers integrated business solutions utilizing its flexible, efficient, and intelligent global network. Consistently ranked among the world's most admired and trusted employers, FedEx inspires its more than 500,000 employees to remain focused on safety, the highest ethical and professional standards, and the needs of their customers and communities. FedEx is committed to connecting people and possibilities around the world responsibly and resourcefully, with a goal to achieve carbon-neutral operations by 2040. To learn more, please visit fedex.com/about.

TP and Globe Celebrate 15 Years of Shared Success

 

TP in the Philippines and Globe Telecom recently marked a historic milestone as they celebrated 15 years of strategic partnership. The event, themed “Celebrating a Crystal Partnership: 15 Years of Shared Success,” brought together executives, employees, and community partners for a day of service leadership, recognition, and renewed commitment. 

The program began by reinforcing TP and Globe’s shared mission of creating positive social impact through a collaboration with the Kythe Foundation to support children facing chronic illnesses. This was followed by a leadership-led plenary session, where milestones from the past 15 years were highlighted, and the path ahead was charted. 

Rahul Jolly, Chief Executive Officer of TP in the Philippines, emphasized the strength of the partnership: “Fifteen years of partnership is a testament to trust, collaboration, and the shared vision to deliver exceptional value. As we celebrate this achievement, we also look forward with resolve to innovate, transform, and scale greater heights with our people and partners.” 

Chief People Officer of TP in the Philippines, Jeffrey Johnson, highlighted the importance of people and culture: “At the heart of this 15-year partnership with Globe are our people—their talent, resilience, and passion for delivering excellence. This celebration is more than a milestone; it is a recognition of the culture we have built together, one that champions growth, empowers individuals, and fosters lasting impact. As we look to the next decade, our commitment remains clear: to invest in our people and to create opportunities where they can thrive.” 

The milestone event featured the Project ECHO Batch 2 graduation, recognizing deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals who serve as Globe customer experience representatives. There were also specific recognition ceremonies, such as the Globe Persona Awards, recognizing individuals whose performance and traits best reflected Globe’s values; the Longevity Awards, which honor loyalty and commitment to employees who have served for significant milestones, embodying TP’s culture of appreciation; and the Outstanding Contribution Awards, presented to employees whose dedication and performance exceeded expectations. 

Aileen Burgos, Globe Vice President for Customer Experience Management, added that “Fifteen years of partnership with TP is not just about business results, it’s about creating meaningful customer experiences and empowering communities. Together, we’ve built a collaboration anchored on trust, innovation, and shared purpose. As we look to the future, Globe remains committed to working with TP in pushing the boundaries of service excellence and delivering real impact for our customers and stakeholders.” 

The celebration concluded with dinner, where leaders and employees reaffirmed their commitment to the next decade of innovation and shared achievement.

AIA Philippines Wins Three Anvil Awards for its Holistic Health Commitment

AIA Philippines, formerly Philam Life and the Philippine arm of AIA, the largest Pan-Asian life insurance group, bagged three Silver Anvil Awards at the 61st Anvil Awards. The recognition reflects how its Rethink Healthy campaign helped drive the company’s shift toward becoming a holistic health partner for Filipinos, reinforcing its Purpose of helping people live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives through inclusive, culturally relevant, and social-first communication.

 

The 61st Anvil Awards, presented by the Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP), honor outstanding communication programs that demonstrate excellence in strategy, execution, and impact across industries.

 

AIA Philippines was recognized in the Best Use of Social Media, Corporate Identity/Corporate Branding Program, and Marketing and Brand Communication categories, citing the impact of its Rethink Healthy campaign, which repositioned the company from an insurance provider to a holistic health partner, alongside its social-first approach to engaging Filipinos on health and wellness.

 

Anchored on AIA’s proprietary research, Rethink Healthy challenged the long-held perception that being healthy is expensive, intimidating, or out of reach. The campaign broadened the definition of wellness beyond physical fitness to include mental, financial, and environmental well-being, which are areas that Filipinos themselves identified as critical to living well but often overlooked in traditional health narratives.

 

“At its core, Rethink Healthy was about listening to what matters most to Filipinos,” said Melissa Henson, Chief Marketing Officer, AIA Philippines. “We learned that many Filipinos want to take better care of their health but feel constrained by time, money, or unrealistic standards. Our goal was to make health feel relatable and achievable through everyday choices, and to support Filipinos’ health journeys in ways they can sustain over the long term.”

 

The platform came to life through an integrated mix of thought leadership through the brand’s commissioned study, “Rethinking Healthy: What Overall Well-Being Means to Filipinos”; as well as immersive media experiences, partnerships, and platform-native content across digital, social, out-of-home, and on-ground touchpoints. Central to the campaign was AIA Voices, which transformed social media into a space for honest, relatable storytelling by featuring real Filipinos, including employees, Life Planners, BPI AIA bancassurance sales executives, customers, creators, and community voices, sharing everyday acts of wellness in their own environments.

 

The campaign reached millions of Filipinos across digital, social, and on-ground touchpoints, reinforcing Rethink Healthy as a sustained movement rather than a one-off communications effort. By prioritizing authenticity over aspiration, the stories encouraged participation and conversation, helping audiences see themselves reflected in the content while reinforcing AIA Philippines’ positioning as a holistic health partner rather than a traditional insurance brand.

 

Building on the momentum of Rethink Healthy, AIA Philippines will continue to expand the campaign by deepening everyday wellness conversations and reinforcing its role as a long-term health partner through inclusive and practical initiatives.

 

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About AIA Philippines

AIA Philippines (AIA Philippines Life and General Insurance Company Inc.) formerly AIA Philam Life (The Philippine American Life and General Insurance Company), is the country’s premier life insurance company. Originally established on 21 June 1947 and became popularly known as Philam Life, AIA Philippines has earned the trust of customers for its financial strength, strong brand name, and ability to deliver on its promises.

 

AIA Philippines has PHP 257.76 billion in total assets and PHP 57.35 billion in net worth as of 31 December 2024 while serving nearly 1.2 million individual policyholders and nearly 800,000 insured group members. AIA Philippines understands the needs of its customers and provides holistic solutions that include life protection, health insurance, savings, education, retirement, investment, group, and credit life insurance. It also offers bancassurance through its subsidiary, BPI AIA Life Assurance Corporation (formerly BPI-Philam Life Assurance Corporation).

 

Based on the unaudited reports submitted to the Insurance Commission as of 31 December 2024, the combined total premium income of AIA Philippines and BPI AIA was at PHP 29.77 billion. AIA Philippines is a member of AIA Group Limited, the largest independent publicly listed pan-Asian life insurance group.

 

AIA PH and BPI AIA are regulated by the Insurance Commission.

 

 

About AIA

AIA Group Limited and its subsidiaries (collectively “AIA” or the “Group”) comprise the largest independent publicly listed pan-Asian life insurance group. It has a presence in 18 markets – wholly-owned branches and subsidiaries in Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR(1), Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Myanmar, New Zealand, the Philippines, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan (China), Vietnam, Brunei and Macau SAR(2), and a 49 per cent joint venture in India. In addition, AIA has a 24.99 per cent shareholding in China Post Life Insurance Co., Ltd.

 

The business that is now AIA was first established in Shanghai more than a century ago in 1919. It is a market leader in Asia (ex-Japan) based on life insurance premiums and holds leading positions across the majority of its markets. It had total assets of US$328 billion as of 30 June 2025.

 

AIA meets the long-term savings and protection needs of individuals by offering a range of products and services including life insurance, accident and health insurance and savings plans. The Group also provides employee benefits, credit life and pension services to corporate clients. Through an extensive network of agents, partners and employees across Asia, AIA serves the holders of more than 43 million individual policies and over 16 million participating members of group insurance schemes.

 

AIA Group Limited is listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited under the stock codes “1299” for HKD counter and “81299” for RMB counter with American Depositary Receipts (Level 1) traded on the over-the-counter market under the ticker symbol “AAGIY”.

Give 2026 a Cleaner, Fresher Start with Samsung Home Appliances

Samsung is helping Filipinos refresh their homes and routines with up to 30% off its premium home appliance lineup. Designed to look effortlessly clean and work intelligently in the background, these household essentials make everyday routines more efficient with lasting performance you can rely on for years.

 

If a brighter, more efficient home is on your 2026 vision board, now is the time to give your space a clean upgrade with Samsung home appliances in white.

 

 

Cleaner Clothes, Lighter Laundry Days

 

 

Laundry becomes less of a chore and more of a seamless routine with Samsung’s 7kg Front Load Washing Machine. More than its clean aesthetic, the washing machine delivers a powerful performance, ensuring your light wash loads are thoroughly washed in as quick as 15 minutes through its Quick Wash cycle. It uses Hygiene Steam to give your laundry loads a deep, hygienic, releasing steam from the bottom of the drum to inactivate allergens from dust mites.

 

This washer also boasts a Grade A Energy Efficiency rating, meaning you get an efficient cleaning performance while managing your electric consumption. Built for durability, the washing machine comes with a 10-year warranty on its motor — giving you confidence that your investment will remain dependable for the long haul.

 

 

Sleek, Smart Performance for Fresher Ingredients

 

 

Your kitchen becomes instantly brighter with the Bespoke AI™ Side-by-Side Refrigerator AI Energy Mode in Clean White. Its seamless, flat-door design opens to a spacious interior, which uses Samsung’s SpaceMax™ technology to create generous storage for all your groceries and food items, without taking up more space in your kitchen. Its smart cooling features, including All-Around Cooling and Power Cool/Power Freeze, ensure even, rapid cooling so your ingredients stay fresher longer.

 

With AI Energy Mode, this refrigerator adapts to your usage patterns to optimize energy efficiency and help reduce electricity use. SmartThings connectivity allows you to stay in control of your refrigerator from your smartphone, enhancing convenience and efficiency in everyday living. Samsung ensures you get the most out of your refrigerator with up to 20 years of warranty coverage on its inverter compressor, offering you peace of mind that lasts.

 

 

Precision Cooking with Pure Aesthetic

 

 

The 23L Bespoke Solo Microwave Oven in Pure White makes the perfect addition to brighten your kitchen countertop while speeding up meal prep. Its minimalist glass touch control panel and clean finish house advanced cooking technology. Its Triple Distribution System disperses microwaves from three directions, evenly and thoroughly heating your food each time. Quick Defrost feature lets you thaw frozen ingredients efficiently, while Auto Cook takes the guesswork out of preparing a variety of dishes — perfect for when you need a quick bite.

 

Cleanup is made effortless by the microwave’s ceramic enamel coating. This resists rust, scratches, and stains, keeping the microwave looking pristine as ever.

 

 

Find Fresh Upgrades with Samsung’s All-White Essentials

 

 

This 2026, it’s easier than ever to give your home a fresh, connected upgrade with Samsung’s clean white home appliances. Get up to 30% off plus a GFiber Prepaid surprise when you purchase your clean white home appliance at Samsung Authorized Stores.

 

Promo runs until February 15, 2026 only.

 

For more information on Samsung home appliances, visit https://news.samsung.com/ph/.

 

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

 

Samsung inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies. The company is redefining the worlds of TVs, digital signage, smartphones, wearables, tablets, home appliances and network systems, as well as memory, system LSI and foundry. Samsung is also advancing medical imaging technologies, HVAC solutions and robotics, while creating innovative automotive and audio products through Harman. With its SmartThings ecosystem, open collaboration with partners, and integration of AI across its portfolio,