Thursday, February 12, 2026

HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 S 2026 Preview: Better-Than-Ever 4-in-1 Productivity Tablet Coming to PH

 

Manila, Philippines (February 9, 2026) — Get ready to work, learn, and create with the HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 S 2026, coming soon to the Philippines. As the country’s No. 1 tablet brand, HUAWEI delivers a 4-in-1 Better-Than-Ever productivity tablet featuring the Ultra Clear PaperMatte Display, Smart Magnetic Keyboard, HUAWEI M-Pencil (3rd Gen), and Wireless Mouse. 


Built for young professionals, learners, and creators, it brings together PC-level efficiency, paper-like writing comfort, and all-day portability to support long sessions without strain or compromise, making it the tablet designed to do it all.


4-in-1 Tools for Learning, Work, Creativity, Fun



The HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 S 2026 is designed as a complete 4-in-1 productivity solution that gives PC-like efficiency while supporting the full range of everyday scenarios from focused work and online classes to creative expression and entertainment.


The HUAWEI Smart Magnetic Keyboard delivers a laptop-grade typing experience with a comfortable 1.5 mm key travel, allowing users to type reports, essays, and emails for extended periods without fatigue. With multiple use modes from laptop form for focused writing to split and studio modes for collaboration or note-taking, the keyboard adapts easily to different scenarios, whether attending online classes, drafting proposals, or responding to messages between meetings.


Complementing this is the HUAWEI M-Pencil (3rd Gen), engineered with over 10,000 pressure sensitivity levels and ultra-low latency for precise, fluid input. Paired with the Ultra-clear PaperMatte Display, it recreates the natural friction and control of pen on paper, making handwritten notes and sketches feel intuitive and responsive. Students can jot down ideas during lectures, young professionals can mark up documents, and creatives can brainstorm visually or refine creative concepts with confidence and accuracy.


The HUAWEI Mouse offers stable, low-latency control for the cursor. Together with the keyboard, it allows workers to navigate and manage files with familiar precision. All powered by NearLink connectivity, the keyboard, mouse, and M-Pencil 3rd Gen respond smoothly and reliably.


Ultra-Clear PaperMatte Display for Comfortable, Long-Session Focus



HUAWEI is the first brand in the industry to develop a PaperMatte Display tablet that eliminates distracting reflections and glare from traditional screens. Now a part of the HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 S’s innovations is the updated 3rd Gen Ultra-Clear PaperMatte Display, engineered to deliver visual comfort during extended screen time. Using high-precision nano-etched anti-glare technology, the display reduces sparkle by 50%, helping users stay focused. For users attending online classes, reviewing presentations, or working near windows and overhead lighting, content remains clear and readable without constantly adjusting angles or brightness.


The display’s paper-like surface adds subtle friction, making handwriting and sketching feel more controlled and natural. For users taking handwritten notes during lectures, reviewing documents for work, or planning ideas by hand, writing feels calmer and closer to pen on paper. This tactile feedback allows anyone to write, draw, and brainstorm for hours with less hand strain and greater control, especially during intensive study or creative work.


This display works seamlessly with HUAWEI Notes and GoPaint, allowing users to move effortlessly between reading, writing, and creating. Whether studying for exams, annotating research materials, or enjoying entertainment during breaks, users benefit from clearer visuals and reduced eye strain throughout the day. The 3rd Gen Ultra-Clear PaperMatte Display is a screen designed not just to look good, but to support how users actually work, learn, and create for longer.


Equipped with intelligent tools, such as AI Handwriting Enhancement, AI Equation Recognition, and Note Replay, HUAWEI Notes turn raw handwritten input into structured, presentation-ready content. Users can clean up notes with a simple gesture, solve handwritten equations during problem-solving sessions, or revisit recorded discussions synced to their notes. With these features, post-class reviews, meeting summaries, and study sessions are faster and more efficient.


Experience True Desktop Mastery with WPS Office 3.0 Apps



The HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 S 2026 enables seamless transitions between productivity and creativity through well-developed apps designed to support how users think, learn, and create in real time.


With PC-level WPS Office 3.0, the device takes your productivity to full PC-level performance. It allows users to create documents, manage spreadsheets, and design presentations through a familiar desktop-style interface. In a split-screen view, the cursor moves fluidly between WPS Office 3.0 apps and a web browser. This lets students research topics while drafting essays in perfect format, or empowers freelancers to simultaneously work on a project proposal while pulling data from cloud storage—all without switching apps or losing their place. 


Beyond just file compatibility, WPS Office 3.0 brings the power of a PC to users’ fingertips. Use spreadsheets to pull real-time project data while commuting, edit complex charts in presentations during a team meeting, or insert and convert LaTeX formulas directly into academic papers with the same familiar keyboard shortcuts. WPS Office 3.0 Presentation turns your tablet into a portable pitch deck powerhouse by seamlessly inserting and animating editable charts, embedding live video, and applying polished transitions. 


All-Day Performance and Everyday Portability


Powering this experience is a reliable performance foundation designed for all-day use. The HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 S 2026 features an 8,800 mAh battery, 40W fast charging, and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, helping users stay connected and productive from morning work sessions to evening entertainment.


Encased in a slim 6.1 mm all-metal unibody and weighing just 515 g, the tablet is easy to carry between work, school, and leisure. Available in Green and Gray, its clean, modern design fits seamlessly into both professional and personal spaces.


Get the All-in-One PC-level Tablet with the HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 S 2026



True to its role as an all-in-one PC-level tablet, the HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 S 2026 replaces clutter with clarity, empowering users to work, learn, create, and enjoy entertainment more freely in a seamless and paperless world.


With the HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 S 2026, HUAWEI brings together PC-level productivity, paper-like writing comfort, and all-day portability in one thoughtfully designed 4-in-1 device. By combining the tablet, keyboard, M-Pencil (3rd Generation), and mouse into a seamless ecosystem, users can simplify their setups while staying ready to work, learn, create, or unwind—anytime, anywhere. Early buyers from February 9 to 18 can also look forward to exclusive early bird vouchers. When you buy from the HUAWEI Online Store, a PHP 100 deposit gives you PHP 2,000 off your purchase, and you may pay the remaining balance from February 19 to March 9, 2026. You can also receive a PHP 500 voucher when you purchase from HUAWEI’s official Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop online stores. 


Stay tuned for its official launch in the Philippines. Visit HUAWEI’s official website or social media accounts (Facebook | Instagram) for more updates.

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Get ₱100 Off Everyday Meals with foodpanda Using SARAP

Get ₱100 Off Everyday Meals with foodpanda Using SARAP
Get ₱100 Off Everyday Meals with foodpanda Using SARAP

Life today moves fast. Long workdays, heavy traffic, nonstop notifications, and packed schedules often make people go through the day on autopilot. Because of this, more Filipinos are choosing to slow down in small ways—finding comfort, presence, and joy in everyday moments, even on the busiest days.

Make Everyday Food Moments More Delicious with foodpanda
Make Everyday Food Moments More Delicious with foodpanda 

foodpanda invites everyone to Make Life Delicious by enjoying simple pleasures in their own way. For some, it’s sitting down to a satisfying meal after a long commute, whether alone at home or shared with family. For others, it’s ordering exactly what they’re craving—from comfort food to lighter options—or embracing small rituals like slow mornings, quick walks, dressing up for simple errands, or putting the phone away while eating.

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To make these moments easier, customers can enjoy ₱100 off at selected restaurants using the promo code SARAP, with varying minimum spend. With foodpanda’s convenience and affordable deals, enjoying good food becomes stress-free—whether it’s ordering dinner after a tiring workday, sending meals to loved ones, or sharing food with friends on a whim.

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After a long day, good food just hits different. Make life delicious with foodpanda.
After a long day, good food just hits different. Make life delicious with foodpanda.

At its heart, Make Life Delicious is a reminder that happiness doesn’t always come from significant events. More often, it’s found in everyday choices—how we eat, pause, and take care of ourselves. In a fast-moving world, these small moments can make daily life feel warmer, calmer, and more meaningful.

Make everyday food moments more delicious with foodpanda and the SARAP promo.
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Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Lucky Feels to the Max at SM City Mindpro this Chinese New Year

 

The Chinese New Year celebration comes alive to the max as SM City Mindpro, Zamboanga’s most-loved lifestyle destination, ushers in the Year of the Horse with Lucky Feels, a vibrant festival of culture, food, and exciting mall experiences for the whole community.

 
 

This month, ZamboangueƱos can enjoy a lineup of festive activities that highlight prosperity, joy, and togetherness—values that resonate strongly with the local community. With colorful installations, lucky symbols, and engaging attractions, SM City Mindpro transforms the mall into a hub of celebration where families and friends can create meaningful moments.

 

Shoppers can capture memories at the Snap the Lucky Feels photo spot running from February 4 to 24, while food lovers and bargain hunters can explore Bites and Buys, also happening from February 4 to 24, featuring delicious Chinese New Year-inspired eats and exciting finds.

 

Adding more fun to the celebration is the Lucky Claw Challenge, happening from February 7 to 24, giving mall-goers a chance to test their luck and win prizes. Culinary highlights continue with #CNYMUSTTRY Food Finds from February 16 to 28, showcasing flavorful dishes perfect for welcoming a prosperous year ahead.

 

The celebration reaches its peak with the much-anticipated Lion and Dragon Dance on February 17 at 2:00 PM, a cultural performance believed to bring good fortune, success, and positive energy to the community.

 

With its festive atmosphere, exciting activities, and family-friendly offerings, Lucky Feels at SM City Mindpro reflects SM Supermalls’ commitment to creating celebrations that are inclusive, meaningful, and memorable for ZamboangueƱos.

Celebrate the Chinese New Year to the max at SM City Mindpro—where lucky vibes, shared moments, and the most-loved mall experiences come together this season.

SM Supermalls Brings February Job Fairs Nationwide, Making Job Search Easier for Filipinos

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. checks partners’ booths during the previous SM Job Fair in December 2025, engaging with employers and jobseekers and underscoring the shared commitment to making employment more accessible for Filipinos.

SM Supermalls rolls out its February SM Job Fairs nationwide, enabling community opportunities through accessible employment channels making the application process faster and more convenient, All For job-hunting Filipinos. Held across SM malls, the monthly #SMJobFair series connects jobseekers with employers from retail, services, logistics, manufacturing, and other key industries.

Just got hired! A job seeker beams with pride after landing a new job during the Job Fair at SM City Cabanatuan.

Hundreds of jobseekers gather at SM City Cabanatuan as SM Supermalls holds a job fair in celebration of the Banatu Festival, marking the city’s 76th founding anniversary and turning local festivities into real employment opportunities.

In celebration of the Banatu Festival, celebrating the 76th founding anniversary of Cabanatuan City, SM Supermalls kicked off February with a highly successful job fair at SM City Cabanatuan, demonstrating how career opportunities can be meaningfully woven into local festivities. Held last February 3, the job fair brought together 32 employers and a thousand jobseekers, with 90 applicants hired on the spot—underscoring the impact of aligning employment initiatives with community celebrations. By integrating career opportunities into high-traffic events such as local holidays and festivals, SM Supermalls enhances the malling experience by offering purposeful activities that customers can conveniently engage with in their most-loved SM destinations. Beyond serving as venues for celebration, SM malls evolve into community platforms that create pathways to livelihood, growth, and long-term opportunity for Filipinos nationwide. 

Flagship SM Group Job Fair set for February 26 at SM North EDSA

The registration of excited jobseekers and accommodating employers during the SM Job Fair at SM

Culminating the month’s activities is the highly anticipated SM Group Job Fair led by SM Retail on February 26 at SM City North EDSA—one of the strongest and most sought-after hiring events in the SM Job Fair calendar. Employers from across the SM Group—including retail, real estate, food, logistics, and banking—will be offering a wide range of opportunities, reinforcing why so many Filipinos aspire to join the SM family.

From resumes to real conversations, applicants engage directly with employers during on-the-spot interviews.

As the largest retail chain in the Philippines, SM Retail continues to champion a workplace where people truly belong, thrive, and grow. Job seekers can look forward to purposeful challenges, meaningful career opportunities, and a culture where efforts are recognized and celebrated—making it #SoMuchFun to build a career at SM Retail. Because at SM Retail, we’ve got it all for you—#OnlyAtSMRetail.

Resumes ready, confidence on point—jobseekers take their next big step forward.

One-Stop Job Application Made Easy

SM Job Fairs go beyond job matching by offering on-site government services, allowing applicants to complete key employment requirements in one location. Participating agencies typically include the National Bureau of Investigation, Philippine National Police, Social Security System, and PhilHealth, among others—saving jobseekers time, cost, and multiple trips.

Government agencies on-site help jobseekers complete essential employment requirements in one convenient stop.

February SM Job Fair Schedule

  • February 12 – SM City Taytay
  • February 13 – SM City Trece Martires
  • February 16 – SM City Olongapo Central
  • February 20 – SM City Legazpi
  • February 25 – SM City Davao
  • February 26 – SM City North EDSA
  • February 27 – SM Center Muntinlupa
  • February 27 – SM City Trece Martires
  • February 28 – SM Seaside City Cebu
Successful hired-on-the-spot (HOTS) applicants proudly pose after securing jobs at the SM Job Fair, highlighting how SM Supermalls continues to create real, immediate employment opportunities for Filipinos nationwide.

Jobseekers are encouraged to bring multiple copies of their resumes and valid IDs and visit the nearest SM Job Fair this February. For updates and mall-specific details, follow SM Supermalls on social media and join the movement through #SMJobFair. SM Supermalls Champions MSMEs—and the Filipino workforce.

A day filled with hope, handshakes, and hiring.

About SM Supermalls – Job Fairs

SM Supermalls—one of Southeast Asia’s leading mall developers—continues to maximize the job fair experience by bringing employment opportunities closer to Filipinos through accessible job fairs across its malls nationwide. As the country’s most preferred and loved retail destination, SM designs job fair experiences that are personal, inclusive, and responsive to different job seeker tribes—from fresh graduates and career shifters to experienced professionals—matching them with employers aligned to their goals and aspirations. More than a venue, SM serves as a platform for empowerment, connecting talent to opportunity, strengthening workforce development, and supporting inclusive economic growth through strong partnerships. (SM Supermalls)