With Filipino brands, HOPE launches Generation HOPE to construct classrooms for the upcoming generation

“Filipinos always come together in times of need. In a world that is increasingly divided, let's harness that power every day to support something we can all agree on: investing in the youth of this country to build a nation and ensure a brighter future.” ~Ms. Nanette Medved-Po, HOPE Founder

In order to help address the pressing need to construct additional public school classrooms around the nation, HOPE, the first certified B Corp in the Philippines and a trailblazing impact organization, introduces Generation HOPE, a collaboration with the most cherished brands in the nation.

The goal of this effort is to allow every Filipino to vote with their pesos to support nation-building through the construction of public school classrooms by bringing together the most popular companies in the country, including BDO, Carmen's Best, Grab, Penshoppe, Aivee Clinic, SM Supermalls, and Sunnies. Closing the educational gap and ensuring that every Filipino child has a secure, comfortable learning environment are goals that these purpose-driven businesses and their customers share.

With the help of HOPE Founder Nanette Medved-Po, DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara, and the participation of DepEd personnel and all brand partners, Generation HOPE was introduced in collaboration with the Philippine Department of Education (DepEd).

To bring this vision to life, HOPE and its partner brands have created unique ways for Filipinos to enjoy being part of this movement.

BDO customers will soon be able to own a BDO “HOPE in Every Spend” credit card, and a portion of their spend using the credit card will automatically be donated to building public schools. More than that, they can convert their Rewards points into donations, and a portion of the annual membership fee will also be donated to HOPE.

Carmen’s Best is preparing limited-edition offerings—Hope in a Scoop and Hope in a Pint—that blend indulgence with impact. 

Grab users will have the option to use GrabRewards points to support classroom construction and make donations. 

Aivee Clinic will introduce the Aivee x HOPE collection, featuring limited edition items like bags and tags, along with specially designed Skin Bank cards for the cause.

Penshoppe is launching an exclusive line of HOPE-themed t-shirts, hoodies, caps, and bags. 

SM Supermalls will donate a portion of sales from SM-branded water bottles sold at partner food merchants. 

Sunnies will unveil a clean lens kit and specially designed Sunnies Flask for this collaboration.

Each product from the partnership offers a simple, tangible way to help build a better future through education. 

Working closely with DepEd, HOPE ensures that every classroom built directly addresses the most urgent needs of public schools across the country. 

“Education is not just a duty, it’s a solemn responsibility we all share. When the government and the private sector unite through partnerships like Generation HOPE, we break down barriers and pave the way for every Filipino child to learn in a safe and inspiring environment. Education is how we secure the future of our nation.” ~DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara, highlights the importance of collaboration in this cause

For more information, please visit https://www.generationhope.ph/ or follow HOPE on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/generationhope.ph or @generationhope.ph on Instagram for more updates.

Top Businesses Collaborate on a New Marketing Campaign after a Youth Survey

"Contrary to a qualitative study released a few years back, young Filipinos now prioritize their health and families over investment growth. The changed priorities perhaps resulted from the effects of the pandemic. It's no longer just about growing your money, but growing your peace of mind." ~Dr. Fernando Paragas, PhilLife Market Study Lead Researcher

A recent market survey called "PhilLife Meter: Feeling the Insurance Pulse of Pinoy Gen Y and Z" found that 78% of young Filipinos place a high value on protecting their families, and 77% say that emergency preparedness is the most significant advantage when selecting insurance coverage.

The study, which was carried out for PhilLife by the Philippines First Insurance Group (PFI Group), reflects the changing planning and protection objectives of young Filipinos.  Additionally, it clearly depicts a few new generation that is purposeful, prioritizes their families, and is prepared to take control of their future when the solutions are tailored to their specific needs.

In response to the study's findings, the PFI Group has launched an umbrella initiative for its four brands -PhilLife, PhilCare, PhilPlans, and PhilFirst. Called Smarter. Bolder. Fuller., the project marks the first time these industry-leading brands are coming together for a campaign aimed at young Filipinos.

"As the PhilLife Meter study has revealed, young Filipinos are making serious life decisions earlier-whether it's securing their family, investing in health, or planning for the future. We want to be their partner that understands them, protects them, and grows with them. The Smarter. Bolder. Fuller. drive aims to meet today's millennial Filipinos where they are in life and provide them with the tools to enable their needs, dreams, and aspirations for themselves and their families. It's more than just a campaign-it's a mindset. A declaration of who we are and who we want to be for every Filipino. Through simplified insurance products, tech-enabled customer service, and value-driven financial planning, we are set to make protection more personal, more relevant, and more feasible for the young generation. Whether it's an entrepreneur thinking of getting a healthcare plan, a millennial parent investing in their child's future, or a creative freelancer wanting to protect his online assets, we want to be there for them every step of the way." ~Jaeger L. Tanco, PFI Group President and CEO

A Century of Service

Established in 1906, PhilFirst was the nation's first insurance provider and the first to provide domestic non-life insurance policies for unforeseen circumstances such as personal injuries and natural disasters.  This expanded the PFI Group's ecosystem of security and protection and opened the door for the development of its other well-known brands.

PhilLife offers savings products and life insurance to protect families and dreams.  PhilCare improves the responsiveness, proactiveness, and accessibility of healthcare.  With its range of plan options, PhilPlans honors life's significant events.

In order to satisfy the changing demands of a Filipino market that is both value-conscious and digitally literate, these businesses have changed with the times by using digital technology, providing prepaid choices, and improving customer experience.

"Findings from the PhilLife study are more than just numbers, they are a call to action for businesses. Young Filipinos are telling us what they value: protection, preparedness, and purpose. Companies that listen to them won't just earn their trust, they'll earn their loyalty. At PFI Group, this is exactly the kind of insight that drives innovation." ~Monico Jacob, PhilCare and PhilLife Chairman of the Board

Championing the Next Generation

Given the growing popularity of digital lifestyles and flexible work schedules, PFI Group's campaign has a clear goal: to cater to modern Filipinos, especially Gen Z and millennials, who now make up a sizable portion of the workforce.

Tanco's recent two wins at the esteemed Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards 2025 precede the campaign.  His leadership at PhilCare earned him a Silver StevieⓇ Award for Most Innovative Leader of the Year, while his achievements at Comm&Sense earned him the Gold StevieⓇ Award for Most Innovative Creative Person of the Year.

Many people consider the organization that bestows the awards to be the leading honor for commercial innovation in the area.  The PFI Group is more intelligent.  More audacious.  more complete.  campaign serves as more evidence of Tanco's inspiring leadership. 

Dianne Medina, an actress and television personality, has joined Smarter as a brand ambassador.  More audacious.  Fuller, to support the realization of PFI Group's overarching goal of enabling Filipinos to lead more intelligent, daring, and fulfilling lives.

COLAB a community-based lounge that inspires creativity, connections, and collaboration

“When we conceptualized COLAB, we thought of all the struggles and pains of working beyond the office and home. We knew we needed to capture an environment that boosts productivity without limiting creativity. We are happy to share that the COLAB community will kick-off with the Coffee Meet series. The very essence of COLAB must start with the sharing of knowledge, skills and network – all crucial in creating a symbiotic community between the creative community, the business community, the amateurs, the newbies and the experts. We are very humbled that we share the same principle with renowned professionals in the field such as Ar. Royal Pineda, Engr. Slater Young, Ar. Dax Augustus Tapay, and all our partners in the Coffee Meet Series.” ~Karen Tui, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of COLAB

When COLAB Café first opened to the public, it provided a reimagined workspace that defies the conventions of co-working spaces while embracing café culture.  Every element of the COLAB space meets the needs of a contemporary professional, from the Interactive Material Library that generates ideas and inspiration to the Quiet Booths for solitary work.

Working from home or an office is no longer the only choice for a modern professional.  And it only makes sense to establish a space that facilitates work-life balance, as more people strive for it, Tui said.

The Material Library, the space's focal point, is a carefully curated collection of material samples, swatches, and even books and publications about architecture and design.  Additionally, it has a working pod known as the Quiet Booth where visitors can concentrate on their own work or answer online calls with the least amount of interruption.  There are also round tables accessible for brainstorming and team meetings for large and small groups.  For more private conversations, there is also a meeting room that can be rented and is foldable.

However, COLAB's actual business strategy is what sets it apart from other co-working spaces.  Instead of charging by the seat, it offers its patrons a free seating area.

“We wanted a space built by community. If we charge by the seat, it gives a restrictive environment and guests will just be limited to the seat they paid for. What we wanted to create is a community and we believe a sound community is built by shared resources, collaboration and open mindset. Most of our tables are for sharing, the community who enjoys the space will make the space sustainable by patronizing food and drinks offered at the bar, and occasionally, they would also use and rent the space to conduct talks, workshops and seminars that aims to share their knowledge. This is the COLAB community that we aim to build, and that is why we designed the space and the business this way.” ~Koko Tamura, Co-Founder and Chief Operations Officer

From June to August 2025, the recently opened COLAB Café in Kapitolyo, Pasig, will host a series of seminars and presentations for architects and designers.  The seminar series will cover a variety of subjects, including updates on the newest trends in architecture and interior design as well as new software and technology.  Prominent figures and organizations in the design field, including Ar, will be featured at the event.  Pineda Royal, Engr.  Among them are Lumion Pro, Slater Young, and the United Architects of the Philippines' Rizal East Chapter.

The Coffee Meet Series will start off with Ar. Royal Pineda on “The Culture of Betterment” (June 3), Builk 360 + Jubili Philippines on “Reimagining Construction Site Visits: Builk360 Virtual Reality Capture” (June 10), Hooman Design Corporation on “Designing and Building Digital Transformation for Designers and Builders” (June 26), Ar. Dax Augustus Tapay on “Architecture and Content Creation: Marketing for Architects” (July 3), Engr. Slater Young on “Finding Meaning in What We Do” (July 17), Pino Studio on “Reviving Metabolism Architecture for the Philippines” (July 24), United Architects of the Philippines – Rizal East Chapter on “Green, Smart, and Resilient Architecture” (August 7), and Trendcom IT & Software Solutions, Inc. on “Lumion View: The Next Evolution in Design Visualization” (August 28). 

COLAB Café is located at the 2/F, The Vantage at Kapitolyo, 50 West Capitol Drive corner United Street, Kapitolyo, Pasig City. For more information about COLAB, visit their website at www.colabph.com and follow @colabcafeph on Facebook, Instagram and Tiktok.

COLAB Cafe is located at the 2/F, The Vantage at Kapitolyo, 50 West Capitol Drive cor. United Street, Kapitolyo, Pasig City.

Acer Unveils Creator-Worthy Swift X Duo with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPUs

Today, Acer unveiled the Swift X 14 AI and Swift X 14, two new models in its Swift X laptop line that are intended to provide professionals and content creators with dependable performance and a range of AI technologies to support their creative pursuits.

Powered by AMD Ryzen™ AI 300 Series processors, the Swift 14 X AI enables seamless on-device rendering, modeling, and real-time visualization. This new Copilot+ PC is equipped to handle demanding AI workloads and offers exclusive AI experiences such as Recall (preview), Click to Do (preview), and improved Windows search, Cocreator, Live Captions, Image Creator, and Windows Studio Effects. The new Swift X 14 creator laptop ensures responsive performance for demanding creative workflows and all-day battery life powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2). 

Both laptops have Calman-verified 3K OLED touch screens that are calibrated to provide accurate and compelling colors right out of the box, and they are powered by NVIDIA® GeForce RTXTM 5070 Laptop GPUs with NVIDIA Blackwell architecture.

Acer Swift X 14 AI and Swift X 14: NVIDIA GeForce RTX™ 5070 Laptop GPUs, Plus OLED Displays

Creators now have two new model options from the award-winning Swift X line, ideal for creative professionals such as graphic designers, video editors, and photographers who need a powerful system in a portable form factor. The Swift X 14 AI (SFX14-61G) is powered by up to an AMD Ryzen^™ AI 9 365 processor with advanced “Zen 5” cores to provide fast responsiveness and endurance to run heavy AI workloads, while the Swift X 14 (SFX14-73G) is powered by up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 285H to handle multitasking and demanding applications smoothly. Both devices have plenty of storage space for saving work files and content with up to 32 GB LPDDR5X system memory and up to 2 TB PCIe Gen 4 storage.

These premium creator laptops both feature NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPUs, powered by NVIDIA Blackwell, to drive AI-accelerated workflows for live streaming, video editing, and 3D rendering, enabling new experiences and next-level graphics fidelity. Both systems are NVIDIA Studio-validated and optimized with pre-installed NVIDIA Studio Drivers for out-of-the-box performance. Additionally, the Swift X laptops support NVIDIA DLSS 4 technology to multiply performance and provide access to NVIDIA NIM Microservices – state-of-the-art AI models that let enthusiasts and developers build AI assistants, agents, and workflows with peak performance.  

Creators and professionals can visualize their designs in lifelike color and stunning clarity on the Swift X 14 AI and Swift X 14’s Calman-verified 14.5-inch 3K OLED displays. With full DCI-P3 color range support, creators will experience impressive color accuracy in animation, photos, and video. The 16:10 displays deliver an immersive experience with edge-to-edge glass and VESA DisplayHDR™ TrueBlack 500 certification. Acer Light Sensing technology vividly adapts color temperature and brightness to reflect lighting conditions. Both laptops’ displays are protected by smudge-resistant Corning® Gorilla™ Glass and are available with touch-screen options for intuitive controls. 

The latest Swift X versions, designed for creators, include oversized haptic touchpads that provide incredibly accurate feedback and seamless navigation.  The device's usability is enhanced by support for an MPP 2.5 tilt-enabled stylus, which enables users to easily take notes, design, edit, and draw.  Because of its elegant and adaptable design, they can be put flat, giving you more freedom to collaborate and work on creative ideas. 

Two TwinAir stereo ring fans, two copper heat pipes, and special air inlet keyboards are examples of advanced thermal innovations that effectively drain heat and keep both new laptops cool for dependable performance.

Ready to Connect, Sustainable Design 

The new Swift X models are designed for makers, with extra-large haptic touchpads that provide highly precise feedback and smooth navigation.  Support for an MPP 2.5 tilt-enabled stylus[] improves the device's usability by allowing users to easily sketch, design, edit, and take notes.  Their elegant and versatile design may be put flat, giving you more options for creative endeavors and teamwork. 

Two TwinAir stereo ring fans, twin copper heat pipes, and dedicated air inlet keyboards are among the advanced thermal technology used to efficiently drain heat and keep both new laptops cool.

Pricing and Availability

Exact specifications, prices, and availability will vary by region. To learn more about availability, product specifications and prices in specific markets, please contact your nearest Acer office via www.acer.com.

About Acer

Founded in 1976, Acer is one of the world’s top technology companies with a presence in more than 160 countries. The company continues to evolve by embracing innovation across its offerings, which include computers and displays, while branching out to new businesses. Acer is also committed to sustainable growth, exploring new opportunities that align with its environmental and social responsibilities. The Acer Group employs over 9,000 employees that contribute to the research, design, marketing, sales and support of products, solutions, and services that break barriers between people and technology. Visit www.acer.com for more information.