LG Philippines Sees Stronger Demand for Dehumidifiers as Monsoon Season Drives Indoor Moisture Concerns

As the Philippines enters the monsoon season, managing humidity indoors is becoming an increasingly important concern for households looking to maintain a more comfortable living environment. LG Philippines says sales of its dehumidifiers are on track for significant growth during the rainy season, reflecting stronger consumer interest in effective indoor moisture management.

The prolonged rains associated with the monsoon can contribute to elevated indoor humidity, making rooms feel damp and potentially creating conditions that are less comfortable for occupants. For many households, a dedicated dehumidifier can provide a practical way to regulate excess moisture, particularly in bedrooms, living areas, storage spaces, and other enclosed environments.

LG’s PuriCare Dehumidifier lineup is designed to address different space requirements, with select models capable of removing up to 40 liters of moisture per day and covering areas of up to 120 square meters. This makes the lineup suitable for both smaller rooms and larger residential spaces where humidity control is needed.

One of the key technologies featured in the range is LG’s Dual Inverter Compressor, which is designed to provide efficient operation while maintaining consistent dehumidification performance. Energy efficiency can be particularly relevant for consumers who expect to operate a dehumidifier regularly throughout the rainy season.

The PuriCare lineup also incorporates features focused on cleanliness and convenience. A washable pre-filter helps capture larger particles before air passes through the system, while UVnano technology is designed to help maintain hygiene within the appliance.

For connected-home users, LG ThinQ provides additional convenience by enabling compatible appliances to be managed through a smart device. Meanwhile, dedicated drying hoses and continuous drainage options can reduce the need for frequent manual emptying of collected water, making extended operation more convenient.

As weather patterns continue to bring periods of high humidity across the Philippines, demand for technologies that improve indoor comfort is likely to remain strong. LG’s growing dehumidifier sales highlight how Filipino consumers are increasingly looking beyond cooling alone and toward more comprehensive indoor air and moisture management.

Globe Employees Use AI Solutions to Drive Real Business Impact

Artificial intelligence delivers its greatest value when it moves beyond concepts and into everyday use. At Globe, employees are building and deploying AI solutions that are already being used to improve customer experience, strengthen operations, and simplify the way work gets done. The company highlighted this culture of innovation through the Globe AI Showcase, recognizing standout AI solutions from more than 50 employee-developed AI use cases that are already addressing real business needs across the organization.

The showcase reflects Globe's commitment to empowering employees to develop AI solutions that address real business challenges. These are not theoretical AI concepts but working solutions that are already delivering tangible business value. The use cases span customer experience, network reliability, broadband growth, finance, and other business functions, demonstrating how AI is a powerful tool for improving the way Globe works and serves its customers.

"The most impactful AI solutions aren't always the most complex or most resource-intensive. They're the ones that solve real problems for our customers, our employees, and our business," said Anton Bonifacio, Chief Intelligence and Trust Officer at Globe. "The Globe AI Showcase reflects the culture we're building, where innovation can come from anyone. As we continue scaling AI across Globe, our focus remains on building trusted, human-centered solutions that create better experiences for every Filipino."

Selected by Globe's leadership team for their business value, scalability, and practical impact, the solutions are already being applied to real Globe operations, from customer care and collections to broadband growth and network reliability. Together, they show how AI is creating measurable value across the organization while improving the way Globe serves its customers.

One tool that is currently being used by Globe’s collections teams is the Collections Intelligence Platform, which transforms complex account reconciliation and customer collection touchpoints that once required hours of manual work into intelligent, automated workflows. By improving accuracy, visibility, and productivity, it allows the company’s collection analysts to focus on higher-value work while strengthening operational efficiency.

In customer care, the Globe AT HOME Social Care Bot provides customers with faster, 24/7 assistance for routine inquiries, including late hours when immediate support may otherwise be limited. This allows employees to resolve complex concerns faster and provide better care to customers. Early customer feedback has highlighted the value of receiving timely assistance, demonstrating how AI can complement human support to improve the customer experience.

For Globe AT HOME, the One Outcomes Platform enables more personalized recommendations and better customer engagement while supporting more informed planning and business decisions. It combines AI, customer insights, geospatial intelligence, and advanced analytics to recommend the most suitable home internet product for each customer.

As Globe continues to scale AI across the company, these employee-led innovations show that the greatest value of AI lies not in the technology itself, but in how people use it to solve real challenges. The Globe AI Showcase reflects how that thinking is taking shape across the organization, with employees turning AI into practical solutions that improve the way Globe works and serves its customers.

Bigger Prizes, More Chances to Win: Globe’s G Raffle Rush Returns for 917 GDay 2026

Globe is turning up the rewards this 917 GDay 2026 with the return of G Raffle Rush, giving customers chances to win everything from everyday treats and household essentials to travel experiences, a brand-new car, and a new home. The wide range of prizes brings JUST FOR YOU to life, with rewards that can add joy to the everyday, ease household expenses, or even make a lasting difference in customers’ lives.

“GDay has always been our way of thanking customers for choosing and staying with Globe. This year, we want that appreciation to be felt in many different ways, whether it’s something they can enjoy today, something that makes everyday expenses lighter, or even a reward that can change what comes next for them,” said KD Dizon, Globe Chief Marketing Officer.

Customers can look forward to prizes that make everyday life a little lighter and more enjoyable, including P20,000 food and shopping vouchers, movie tickets every month for a year, and P50,000 worth of electricity, fuel, and grocery vouchers. Other prizes include P50,000 in GCash credits, 5G devices, shopping and grocery rewards, Mabuhay Miles, smart home appliances, and other brand-exclusive rewards.

G Raffle Rush also gives customers the chance to turn their travel goals into reality with international and local vacation packages for two. And for the biggest prizes, three major wins are up for grabs: a BYD Atto 2 DM-i Premium, an Avida house and lot, and a one-bedroom Avida condo unit.

Customers can join G Raffle Rush conveniently through the GlobeOne app using their rewards points. The more points they redeem for raffle entries, the more chances they have to win.

G Raffle Rush is among the experiences Globe is bringing to customers for GDay 2026 as Love Overload turns the annual celebration into more rewarding moments made for the people who continue to choose Globe. Through GDay, Globe is finding more ways to make customers feel valued and appreciated, from everyday rewards to experiences and opportunities that can make a meaningful difference in their lives.

Vivo Philippines Encourages Users to Activate Accounts for Added Device Services and Membership Benefits

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Vivo is encouraging smartphone users to activate their Vivo Accounts to gain easier access to essential device services, digital warranty information, data backup tools, repair assistance, and exclusive membership benefits.

The Vivo Membership program is designed to give customers a more convenient way to manage services throughout their device ownership, bringing several important features together under a single account.

One Account for Essential Device Services

Once activated, a Vivo Account provides access to the E-Warranty Card, allowing users to digitally check their warranty status and policies without having to keep track of a physical warranty document.

The account also connects users to Vivo Cloud and EasyShare, which can help back up important data such as photos, contacts, and messages. These tools can also make transferring information easier when users upgrade to another Vivo smartphone.

For lost or stolen devices, Find Hub allows users to remotely locate, lock, or erase their phones. Customers can also use their accounts to book repairs, find service centers, and reach Vivo customer support through Messenger, WhatsApp, and Live Chat.

Membership Benefits That Grow With You

Activating a Vivo Account also allows customers to join the Vivo Membership program, which has three levels: Member, Silver, and Gold.

Membership levels are based on accumulated EXP points. Customers earn 1 EXP point for every Php 1 spent on a phone, 10 EXP points for each day they sign in to Vivo.com, and 1,000 EXP points for registering an account.

The current classifications are:

• Member: 0–29,999 EXP points
• Silver: 30,000–39,999 EXP points
• Gold: 40,000 EXP points and above

Higher membership levels provide additional benefits and services.

Members receive benefits such as one free screen protector per year, maintenance and inspection services, mobile phone detection, free repair service, mail-in repair service, and free shipping for qualifying purchases.

Silver Members receive four free screen protectors annually, loaner phone service, and lifetime free shipping. Gold Members receive six free screen protectors per year, priority customer service, a 10% discount on repair parts up to three times annually, loaner phone service, and lifetime free shipping.

Activation Takes Only Minutes

Customers can activate their Vivo Account through the Vivo Store app by selecting Me, signing in with a Google account or email, and selecting Member to view their account and EXP points.

Vivo Product Experts can also assist customers with registration and E-Warranty activation in stores. The process typically takes just two to three minutes.

With a Vivo Account, customers can keep warranty information, device services, support options, and Membership benefits connected in one place—making it easier to get continued value from their Vivo smartphones long after purchase.

SHDA to Elevate Housing Agenda Through Policies, Partnerships at 34th National Developers Convention

Manila, Philippines — The Subdivision and Housing Developers Association (SHDA), the country’s premier alliance of housing developers, will hold its 34th SHDA National Developers Convention on September 16 to 17, 2026, at the Marquis Events Place in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, Metro Manila. Gathering its members alongside national policymakers, regulatory partners, financial institutions, shelter-sector stakeholders, and key thought leaders, the convention serves as a strategic platform to tackle policy bottlenecks, financing mechanisms, and solutions shaping the future of Philippine shelter.

Anchored on the theme, “Elevate: Sustaining Progress through Collaboration and Strategic Housing Innovations,” the two-day summit will explore key areas across low- and mid-market housing development. High on the agenda is the review of the Housing Roadmap co-developed by the University of Asia and the Pacific research team, led by former president Dr. Winston Conrad Padojinog, with SHDA and other housing organizations. Joy~Nostalg Group Raemulan Lands Founder and Group Executive Officer Jacinto C. Ng, Jr., will share the group’s pioneering initiatives in renewable energy and how communities are transformed through the power of synergy. Philippine Survey Research Center Executive Director Cristina Reyes will bring insight into shifting homebuyer preferences and the expectations of the next generation of homeowners.

The convention features a lineup of government resource speakers delivering insights relevant to developers. Key presentations include legislative directions from current member and former chairperson of the Senate Committee on Urban Planning, Housing, and Resettlement, Sen. JV Ejercito; economic priorities and housing-sector alignment from Department of Economy, Planning, and Development Social Development Staff Director, Girlie Grace Casimiro-Igtiben; tax updates from Bureau of Internal Revenue Deputy Commissioner Atty. Larry Barcelo; and inter-agency efforts to streamline government processes from Anti-Red Tape Authority Deputy Director General Dr. Lea Grace Salcedo. Pag-IBIG Fund Business Development Head Fermin Sta. Teresa, Jr. will highlight partnerships and offerings to support developers.

Adding to the discussions on key areas of housing development, the Department of Agrarian Reform will join the convention, with Adjudication Board Member III Asec. Atty. Rolando S. Cua discussing the regulatory processes and legal framework related to housing development, including land conversion and clearance. Also participating is the National Water Resources Board Executive Director Dr. Sevillo David, Jr., who will discuss regulations on private-sector access to water resources. The program will also present discussions led by private-sector representatives on electricity, solid waste management, and telecommunications services, covering infrastructure considerations in housing development.

“As in the past conventions, the 2026 SHDA National Developers Convention aims to bring together key sectors shaping the housing ecosystem, government, private developers, finance, and urban planning, among others, to ensure we remain responsive to the evolving preferences of tomorrow’s homebuyers,” said Ms. Clarissa De Joya, SHDA Assistant Corporate Secretary and 2026 Convention Overall Chair. “We aim for every delegate to leave with practical strategies to help them navigate the processes involved in property development.”

SHDA Chairman Engr. Francis Richmond Z. Villegas emphasized the association's commitment to advancing the housing sector through meaningful engagement with government and industry partners. "The convention reflects SHDA's continuing role as a collaborative partner in shaping policies that support a sustainable housing industry for Filipinos,” he noted.

SHDA National President Mr. Kerwin V. Padua echoed this and shared, “We bring together the people, the discussions, and the platform to move the housing agenda forward, to translate these conversations into concrete actions that benefit the industry and the families it serves.”

Day two shifts the focus to market intelligence and community architecture, building on day one's discussion by Philippine Institute of Development Studies Vice President Dr. Marife Ballesteros on evolving market demand, which leads into sessions on shifting demographic trends and next-generation buyer behavior. The program will also include creative insights from GIGIL Founding Partner Badong Abesamis, strategic design thinking from Plus 63 and Hydra Design Group Co-Founder and President Dan Matutina, and perspectives on urban design and environmental planning from PGAA Creative Design Principal and Founder Archt. Paulo Alcazaren.

A key output of the convention is the adoption of Convention Resolutions, formal recommendations consolidating insights and positions from the two-day discussions that will serve as a guide for both government and private-sector stakeholders in shaping policy and program directions to address the housing industry's challenges.

Complementing the technical sessions, the official Fellowship Night on the evening of September 16, 2026, will offer delegates, industry peers, and government partners an exclusive setting to strengthen professional connections and explore collaborative opportunities across the housing value chain.

The 34th SHDA National Developers Convention is supported by organizations across the housing and allied sectors, led by Platinum Sponsor Avida Land Corporation. Gold Sponsors include 8990 Housing Development Corporation, Cathay Land, Inc., Citihomes Builder and Development Inc., Joy Nostalg Group Raemulan Lands, Inc., Robinsons Land Corp., SM Development Corporation, Globe Telecom Inc., and PCON International Corp. Silver Sponsors include Property Company of Friends, Inc., Davies Paints Philippines, Hocheng Philippines Corp. (HCG), Tosot Philippines Corp., United Steel Technology International Corp (Steeltech), World Home Depot Corporation, and Home Development Mutual Fund (Pag-IBIG Fund). Bronze Sponsors are Phinma Properties Holding Corp., Phirst Park Homes, Inc., Pontefino Hotel Batangas City, Community Property Managers Group, Inc., Pacific Paint (Boysen) Philippines, Inc., Hafele Philippines, Inc., Bank of the Philippine Islands, and China Banking Corporation. Supporting the convention as Patron Sponsors are Convergence Realty and Development Corp., Lynville Land Development Corp., Masaito Development Corporation, P.A. Alvarez Properties and Development Corp., Primeworld Land Holdings, Inc., Prominence Properties, Inc., RJ Lhinet Development Corp., Wee Community Developers, Inc., RK Premier Corp., and Philippine Guarantee Corporation, as well as Donors are Red Oak Properties Inc. and Republic Biscuit Corporation (Rebisco).

Select Platinum, Gold, and Silver Sponsors will have booth exhibits at the convention, alongside standalone exhibitors Aluforms Korea Co. Ltd, Atlanta Industries, Atlas Technologies Inc. (Cloverly Technologies), Bostik Philippines, Inc., Happy Well Management and Collection Services Inc., Jin Navitas Electric Corp, Powerhouse (An AboitizPower Company), and Weida Philippines Inc.

Registration remains open for SHDA members and non-member property industry stakeholders. Interested participants may secure their slots by visiting shda.ph/natcon-2026/, contacting shda.secretariat@gmail.com, or calling (632) 8893-4328, (632) 8856-1554, or (632) 8721-8188.