by | May 7, 2025 | Business
Global smart appliance leader MOVA Tech is making its highly anticipated debut in the Australian market bringing with it two cutting-edge cleaning solutions that have already captured international attention.
Following their global unveiling at CES 2025, the X4 Pro Wet and Dry Vacuum Cleaner, the Z50 Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mopand theP50 Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop were officially available to Australian consumers from Monday 5th May at JB Hi-Fi and will be rolled out at other major Australian retailers, including Harvey Norman and The Good Guys, as well as au.mova.tech, from Monday 19th May. The X4 Pro will be exclusive to JB Hi-Fi for the months of May and June.
The X4 Pro Wet and Dry Vacuum Cleaner garnered major accolades at CES, including the House Digest CES Innovation Award and the Twice 2025 Picks Award, thanks to its powerful stain removal, innovative Hot Water Mopping, and precision SpotHead Spray Cleaning technologies.
Key product features of the X4 Pro Wet and Dry Vacuum Cleaner:
Featuring SpotHeat™ Spray Cleaning with 80°C Hot Water Floor Cleaning and 100°C Deep Brush Washing, the X4 Pro removes even the most stubborn of stains
With powerful suction, zero-gap dual-edge cleaning, and a 180° lie-flat reach, X4 Pro makes cleaning up much easier and faster
Hands-free base station features an innovative design that eliminates the need for manual lifting, tilting, or flipping. This extends shelf life by preventing damage, and ensuring that the X4 Pro is charged and ready for the next clean.
Meanwhile, the Z50 Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop was hailed as a groundbreaking advancement in smart cleaning, featuring Triple-Intelligence AI Sensing Tech that dynamically adjusts cleaning strategies based on dirt levels. Its real-time mop cloth fluffing and 36°C Thermostatic HydroSync Mopping with track-type roller technology represent a new standard in automated floor care.
Key product features of the Z50 Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop:
First-in-class D-shaped track-type roller mop, which uses running water alongside real-time fluffing technology to refresh the track-type roller mop while it cleans – this advanced system effortlessly removes stubborn dirt, ensuring that no stains are left behind.
With a peak suction power of 19,000 Pa and a strong 18N scrubbing force, the Z50 effectively sweeps and mops in one go while preventing dirt from transferring to other areas during the cleaning process.
Dual-edge cleaning function combines extended side brushes with circular edge mopping, ensuring thorough cleaning that reaches even the tightest of corners.
Built for ultimate convenience, the P50 Pro Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop delivers 19,000Pa of suction power and seamless multi-surface adaptability. It removes dust, dirt, pet hair, and fine debris from hardwood and carpeted floors with ease. The vacuum’s FlexReach™ technology swings mop pads outward to clean narrow gaps and corners, while CleanLift™ lifts mop pads when moving over carpet to prevent cross-contamination.
Key product features of the P50 Ultra Robot Vacuum and Mop:
Self-cleaning dock handles mop washing with 75°C hot water, 45°C drying, automatic dust disposal (up to 75 days), and water refills.
Smart obstacle avoidance and app control ensure deep, efficient, hands-free cleaning.
“Our entry into the Australian market represents a thrilling and transformative moment in MOVA’s journey to revolutionise everyday living through innovation,” said President of MOVA Global Business, Romeo Luo.
“These two next-generation products reflect our commitment to delivering smarter, more intuitive home cleaning solutions that truly enhance the way people live. This launch marks just the beginning of our mission to introduce a wave of cutting-edge, innovative products to Australian homes.”
MOVA Tech is a global brand committed to leading innovation and connecting technology with daily life. With a focus on intelligent home ecosystems, MOVA continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in smart living.
by | May 7, 2025 | Business
SAN PEDRO LAGUNA, MAY 2025 — P.A. Properties, one of
South Luzon’s trusted real estate developers, is once again putting the
spotlight on its homeowners with the launch of Kwentong Buhay, Kwentong Bahay Season 2, a vlogging competition
that invites residents to share their inspiring homeownership journeys through
a vlog.
Now in its 30th year, P.A. Properties continues to fulfill
its mission of building affordable, accessible, and lasting communities for
Filipino families. With more than 30,000 homes built to date, the company
believes that behind every house is a powerful story—one filled with
determination, family milestones, and dreams fulfilled.
“Homeownership
is not just a transaction—it’s a journey. And we believe that by listening to
our homebuyers, we can continue to build homes that truly matter,” said
Atty. Marianne Reyna Lina-Cruz, President of P.A. Properties. “These stories inspire others and help future
homeowners understand the real experiences behind the dream.”
Kwentong Bahay, Kwentong
Buhay
returns for its second season with the theme “Lights, Camera, DREAM HOME!” The competition is open to all P.A.
Properties homeowners, from long-time residents to new move-ins. Participants
are encouraged to create heartfelt and informative vlogs that explore different
aspects of their journey to homeownership.
Suggested vlog topics include:
● Tips for first-time buyers
● House hunting experiences and decision-making
tips
●
A step-by-step
look at the buying process
●
Family
milestones made possible through homeownership
●
Budgeting,
loan tips, and financial preparation
● Move-in moments and interior design
inspiration
The goal? To celebrate real stories from real people, while
providing practical insights and encouragement to those still dreaming of
owning a home.
Up to PHP 30,000.00 in
cash prizes await the best entries, and the winning stories will be
featured on P.A. Properties’ digital platforms to inspire a wider audience.
Full contest mechanics and details are available at: tinyurl.com/KBKBS2mech
Whether choosing between a corner unit or saving up for that
first down payment, every decision in the journey to owning a home carries a
lesson worth sharing. Through this initiative, P.A. Properties reaffirms its
belief that “Your home. Your story.”
could be someone else’s roadmap to making their dream come true.
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by | May 6, 2025 | Business
Nestlé Philippines and the SF Group of Companies (SFGC) have sealed a strategic partnership with a memorandum of agreement (MOA) signing, marking a significant step toward sustainable and profitable coffee farming in Northern Cotabato.
Under this partnership, Sunfood Marketing Inc., a subsidiary of SFGC, will spearhead efforts to expand Robusta coffee cultivation in the region. As part of SFGC’s agritech ecosystem—spanning farm inputs to food production—Sunfood will apply its expertise in agricultural technology and sustainable farming practices to enhance efficiency and productivity.
The pioneering partnership, the first of its kind for Nestlé, enhances its Nescafé Plan, dedicated to helping Filipino smallholder coffee farmers improve their yields, incomes, and quality of life for the long term, by sharing with them the most advantageous farming knowledge, techniques, and technology. Also included are basic business concepts, environmental sustainability practices, and regenerative agriculture. The latter aims not only to maintain but enhance future agricultural productivity, while building resilience to climate change. Further, the Nescafé Plan works with coffee farming communities to accelerate their development. Through the partnership, Nestlé PH will provide technical assistance and capacity-building programs to coffee farmers.
The Nescafé Plan is one means by which Nestlé PH is implementing responsible sourcing as a major aspect of its local roadmap for zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
By combining SFGC’s innovative farming solutions with Nestlé’s global standards for coffee cultivation, the partnership aims to strengthen the agricultural value chain, create economic opportunities for farmers, and build a coffee-growing network in Northern Cotabato.
More specifically, the focus of the partnership is strengthening and expanding Robusta coffee farming in Mindanao through the Corporate Growership Program of SMI. With domestic demand for coffee rising continuously, this collaboration underscores a shared commitment to scaling up Philippine coffee production and increasing Nestlé’s local sourcing of Robusta green coffee bean (GCB) as the country’s biggest coffee manufacturer, in support of farmers and the industry for eventual self-sufficiency and greater food security.
by | May 6, 2025 | Business
Wonder Collab Studios, a full-service audio and music production house, marked its 8th anniversary on March 28, 2025, with an intimate celebration of creativity, collaboration, and innovation.
The anniversary celebration, aptly called “The 8th Wonder,”
was a resounding success that welcomed clients, artists, collaborators, and
supporters to Wonder’s facilities for an unforgettable evening showcasing the
studio’s legacy, its future vision, and its continued dedication to the art of
sound– the heart and soul of Wonder Collab Studios.
“We’re extremely grateful for what we’ve achieved over the
past eight years. We thank our clients, partners, and staff who’ve helped us
reach this milestone,” said Jojo Moll, Founder and CEO of Wonder Collab
Studios.
Wonder offered exclusive behind-the-scenes tours of Wonder’s
eight studios, including the newly opened Dolby Atmos Certified Studio 8. Dolby
Atmos is a groundbreaking advancement in sound design that allows users to hear
sounds from all directions, transforming the way audiences experience audio
across a variety of platforms for a truly immersive experience that enhances
storytelling in films, music, and interactive media.
The 8th-floor penthouse was converted into the ultimate
party venue, and the event was a feast for the senses. The evening began with
eclectic DJ sets by Javier Pimentel and the talented collective Don’t Tell
Nanay at Wonder HQ, bringing high-energy vibes to the celebration.
Simultaneously, at Wonder Max, guests were treated to Tiny Desk-inspired live
acoustic performances by Yan Abelardo, Abby Clutario, and August Wahh. Guests
enjoyed overflowing food, cocktails, and espresso-based drinks.
The anniversary celebration, aptly called “The 8th Wonder,”
was a resounding success that welcomed clients, artists, collaborators, and
supporters to Wonder’s facilities for an unforgettable evening showcasing the
studio’s legacy, its future vision, and its continued dedication to the art of
sound– the heart and soul of Wonder Collab Studios.
The event gathered industry professionals in the creative
and advertising world, including FCB Manila CCO Jake Tesoro; Advertising
Suppliers Association of the Philippines’ Chairman Roy del Valle, Havas ECD
Angie Tijam; advertising broadcast producers Mich dela Cruz, Ants Saguid, Dhang
Santiago, and Gave Macalintal; and Just Add Water’s Anj dela Calzada, Leslie
Tan, Mavic Martin, Dino dela Rama, and Tanya Blay; and MullenLowe TREYNA’s
Roman Olivarez and other creatives.
Other esteemed guests include freelance producer Sunny
Lucero and executive producer Portia Rivera; veteran voice talents Mitch
Amurao, Arianne Astorga, Raymond Narag, and Show Suzuki; Leo Mercado, Head of
Production at Adspark; senior broadcast producers Bunny Hukom and Jenny Abad-Santos;
Jon de Chavez of Elesi Studios; film and advertising director King Palisoc; Ria
Nolido of the Film Development Council of the Philippines; CITEM’s Shaira
Nacino and Vea Santos; and Congressman Toff de Venecia.
Toward the end of the celebration, Celine Angue, co-founder
and VP for Client Relations, said, “The support from our community, partners,
and clients was truly overwhelming. It was amazing to see so many talented
individuals come together to celebrate the impact we’ve had on the industry and
the future we’re building.”
“This event was not only a celebration of our achievements
but a testament to the incredible faith and talent that continue to push us to
new heights,” Kahlil Refuerzo, Director for Music, added.
The event marked a significant milestone in Wonder Collab
Studios’ journey, and as it looks to the future, it remains committed to
pushing the boundaries of music and audio production. The studio plans to
expand its services, continue fostering creativity, and claim its position at
the forefront of innovation in the ever-evolving music and audio production
industry.
The studio plans to expand its services, continue fostering
creativity, and claim its position at the forefront of innovation in the
ever-evolving music and audio production industry.
by | May 5, 2025 | Business
You can trust a Pinky Promise and every year Bakers Delight bakeries in local communities make good on their commitment to support Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) and all Australians affected by breast cancer.
Each May for a quarter of a century, Bakers Delight bakeries around the country have produced the trademark Pink Buns, donating 100% of sales to Breast Cancer Network Australia.
Every Pink Bun counts! Over $ 27 million has gone towards ensuring BCNA provides the very best information and support is available to the more than 21,000 people diagnosed with breast cancer every year.
DOUBLE DONATION DAY. On Friday 9th May the Fun Buns will make an even bigger impact. Bakers Delight has pledged to match the dollars raised from every Fun Bun 6 Pack purchased.
Bakers Delight Joint CEO, Elise Gillespie says Pink Buns for BCNA is part of the organisation’s DNA. “We are keeping our Pinky Promise because breast cancer isn’t done yet, and neither are we. We are so proud of the way our bakeries get behind the annual campaign and connect with their local communities. We all know someone who has been affected by breast cancer, including some of our bakers and staff and the pink buns start some important conversations.”
Breast Cancer Network Australia, CEO, Kirsten Pilatti says the long partnership with Bakers Delight is authentic in both words and actions. “This is a Pinky Promise that has been made and kept for 25 years. Pink Buns taste great and importantly enable us to be a powerful voice and support for Australians affected by breast cancer that is truly amazing. BCNA is the gold standard in driving powerful change and better outcomes, that’s a lot of bang for your Pink Bun.” ”
Pink Bun 2025 has a fundraising target of $2.5 million.
Pink Buns go on sale on 1 May – through to 21 May 2025 –
Double Donation Day – 9 May
Six pack of Pink Buns is $8.50
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