Schneider Electric: Ensuring power security is the new competitive advantage for Philippine MSMEs

Manila, Philippines – The next disruption to a Filipino Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise’s (MSME) bottom line may not come from a slow sales day. It may come from five hours without power.

With recurring power alerts and weather-related disruptions continuing across the Philippines, staying operational is becoming a growing concern for MSMEs. During the rainy season, storms can trigger power interruptions, while El Niño-driven demand surges place additional strain on the power grid. According to the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities, even when supply is officially adequate, thin reserve margins worsened by plant outages and spikes in demand continue to leave the grid vulnerable to alerts and rotating brownouts, 

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader with 190 years of innovation expertise, says the difference is not whether an outage hits. It is whether a business is ready when it does.

For a digitally-run MSME, unstable power no longer just means lost lighting, even a brief flicker can pause a transaction mid-checkout, delay an order, or damage the equipment behind both. It is a cost often noticed only after revenue is already lost.

Business Continuity Becomes a Competitive Advantage

Schneider Electric sees that risk differently. "Disruptions are becoming more frequent, and digital operations are now central to how MSMEs run their business," said Harold Lim, Country Solutions Head, Schneider Electric Philippines. "That shift is changing how we think about resilience, it's no longer a contingency measure. It's becoming a competitive advantage."

Point-of-sale terminals, routers, computers, servers, CCTV systems, and communication devices now run the daily operations of a typical MSME. Losing power to any of them, even briefly, can interrupt a transaction, corrupt data, or damage the hardware outright.

Schneider Electric addresses that exposure with its APC Smart Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) On-Line built for businesses running equipment that needs stable, reliable power.

Unlike standby units that only switch to battery once the power goes out, Smart-UPS On-Line keeps equipment running continuously, filtering out voltage dips and surges before they ever reach connected devices, even outside a full outage. This is made possible by double-conversion technology: incoming power is continuously converted and cleaned before it reaches connected devices, rather than being passed through directly and only corrected after a problem occurs. 

At full load, it provides around 4 to 6 minutes of battery backup — enough time for equipment to shut down safely or switch to another power source. This runtime gets longer as the load on connected devices decreases, guarding critical electronics and data against dangerous power conditions and disturbances. Multiple protected outlets mean several devices can stay covered at once.

Business owners can check battery and system status at a glance through an easy-to-read display. Available in either rack or tower design, it is well suited for point-of-sale terminals, computers, network equipment, servers, and other critical electronics that need protection during unexpected power disruptions.

“A UPS protects critical systems from outages and other power abnormalities that can damage sensitive equipment. It also gives businesses time to shut down safely in case of prolonged outages,” Lim added. 

Resilience for Growing Businesses

As Philippine MSMEs continue to grow, reliable power protection is becoming part of what it means to run a resilient workplace: equipment safeguarded, downtime reduced, customer service uninterrupted. For Schneider Electric, empowering MSMEs means making business continuity practical and accessible, so business owners can focus on growth with protection already built in.

That commitment extends to its products. Schneider Electric also manufactures UPS units in the Philippines, which accounts for 60% of the company's global UPS supply. The APC Smart Factory in Cavite positions the country as a key part of Schneider Electric's global operations and puts locally made power protection technology within closer reach of Philippine businesses.

Additionally, the company is working toward Net Zero by 2050 by using better materials and helping customers use products longer through its "Use Better, Use Longer, Use Again" campaign. It also publishes detailed environmental data — like carbon footprint and recyclability — for 120,000 products online.

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Security Bank Wealth Highlights the Growing Need for Integrated Wealth Planning

Makati City, Philippines -- Building wealth is one thing. Preserving it, protecting it, and preparing it for the next generation is another.

As wealth grows, financial decisions become more interconnected. Investment opportunities must be weighed alongside risk management. Estate planning can affect business continuity. Succession decisions may shape how wealth is preserved and transferred for years to come.

Recognizing this growing complexity, Security Bank Wealth gathered clients in Manila and Davao for its 2026 Midyear Events, bringing together experts in investments, tax, legal, trust, and insurance to discuss how individuals and families can take a more integrated approach to managing wealth.

Themed “Building Resilient Wealth: An Integrated Approach to Income, Growth, Protection, and Legacy Planning,” the events explored the key pillars of long-term wealth management and why looking at them together matters more than ever.

Looking beyond market opportunities
The first panel focused on how investors can navigate an evolving global and local market environment while positioning their portfolios for both income and long-term growth.

Moderated by Chrissi Morillo, Head of Investment Strategy at Security Bank, the session featured Thomas Wu, Investment Strategist at Invesco; Rohini Chopra, Executive Director at J.P. Morgan Asset Management; Dion Ong, Head of APAC at Horizon Capital; and Basil Jason Go, Deputy Chief Investment Officer at Security Bank.

The discussion examined the global and Philippine economic outlook, investment opportunities across Asia, equity income strategies, and the long-term implications of artificial intelligence as an investment theme. Across the conversation, one message stood out: successful investing requires discipline, diversification, and a clear understanding of long-term objectives.

For clients, the session provided context on how market trends and opportunities can be translated into investment strategies aligned with their financial goals, risk appetite, and time horizon.

vivo V80 Lite Coming Soon with 10000mAh BlueVolt Battery

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — vivo is set to release the vivo V80 Lite, featuring a 10,000mAh BlueVolt Battery — the largest battery capacity ever offered by vivo globally — giving Filipinos a new option for staying powered through longer days without constantly reaching for a charger.

The V80 Lite is designed to address one of the most practical concerns for smartphone users: how long a phone can actually last between charges. Powered by 4th Gen Silicon Anode Technology, its 10,000mAh battery is engineered to deliver extended endurance without adding the bulk typically associated with a battery of this size.

Just how far can a 10,000mAh battery really go? vivo will put the V80 Lite’s endurance to the test in a record-setting feat to be revealed soon.

For now, vivo laboratory tests provide an early look at what the battery can deliver. The V80 Lite lasted up to 30 hours of video streaming, 30 hours of TikTok playback, 68 hours of phone calls, and 14 hours of MLBB gaming in single-app usage scenarios. Tests were conducted under controlled laboratory conditions, including an ambient temperature of 25±2°C, with the phone starting at 100% charge.

“Battery capacity only matters if it translates into time people can actually use their phones,” said Liu Lu, Brand Marketing Director at vivo Philippines. “With the V80 Lite, we focused on making a larger battery practical for everyday use while also building it to remain dependable over the years.”

Built for years, not just longer days

Beyond endurance on a single charge, the V80 Lite is engineered to maintain at least 80% battery health after 1,400 charging cycles. Based on vivo’s laboratory-simulated daily usage pattern of approximately 1.83 days per full charge and discharge, this is equivalent to roughly seven years of use.

The phone is also designed to remain functional across a wide range of temperatures, from -30°C to 45°C. Its semi-solid electrolyte is engineered to provide stable power even in high-heat conditions — a consideration particularly relevant in the Philippines, where people routinely use their phones outdoors in hot weather.

In vivo laboratory testing at 45°C, the V80 Lite endured up to 45 hours of continuous calls and 16 hours of navigation.

For Filipinos who rely on their smartphones for work, communication, navigation, entertainment, and staying connected throughout the day, the V80 Lite brings a simple proposition: more time powered on, with a battery built to last beyond the next charge.

The vivo V80 Lite will be arriving soon. Filipinos can follow vivo Philippines on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X, or visit the vivo website and vivo Store app for updates on its local availability, launch details, and the upcoming endurance milestone.

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Security Bank marks 75th Year with 7,500-Mangrove Target

La Union, Philippines – As part of its 75th anniversary celebration, Security Bank marked the second year of Project MITHI with a coastal conservation and communication engagement activity in Barangay Bungro, Luna, La Union. Employees, local communities, government agencies, and youth volunteers planted nearly 500 mangrove seedlings, contributing to the Bank's target of planting 7,500 seedlings this year.

 Beyond mangrove rehabilitation, the activity also included environmental education sessions for children and financial literacy workshops for adult community members, reflecting Project MITHI’s broader focus on strengthening the resilience of coastal communities.

“Project MITHI is about creating impact that lasts beyond a single activity,” said Nikki Lizares, Sustainability Head of Security Bank. “As we celebrate our 75th year, we want to contribute to communities in ways that strengthen both people and the environment. Restoring mangroves, building environmental awareness, and sharing practical financial knowledge are all part of helping communities become more resilient over time.”

Mayor Gary Pinzon of Luna, La Union underscored the importance of mangrove rehabilitation in strengthening environmental protection and climate resilience. He thanked the volunteers and partner organizations for their support, noting that environmental stewardship is a shared responsibility. “Every mangrove seedling we plant today restores hope, resilience, and a collective commitment to preserving our environment.” 

Mangrove rehabilitation requires sustained community participation to create long-term impact.

"Mangrove rehabilitation is a long-term investment in both nature and communities," said Angela Mariz Obsina, Project Lead of MITHI from Oceanus Conservation. "Local residents help monitor and care for the seedlings because they understand the protection healthy mangroves can provide against the impacts of climate change. When nature thrives, communities become more resilient. By protecting our ecosystems, we are also protecting ourselves."

Project MITHI is a partnership between Security Bank, Oceanus Conservation, and Communities for Nature that supports mangrove rehabilitation, biodiversity conservation, environmental education, and inclusive community development in coastal communities across the Philippines.

Now in its second year, Project MITHI forms part of Security Bank’s broader sustainability efforts to support environmental protection while building stronger, more resilient communities.

SM City Valenzuela receives VALENZUELA CITY Go Green Award

VALENZUELA CITY, Philippines — SM City Valenzuela received a Go Green Award from the City Government of Valenzuela during the 2nd Valenzuela International Progress Summit (VIPS), recognizing the mall’s contribution to the city’s economic development and sustainability efforts.

Mall Manager Engr. Christian Bryan Umali accepted the award on behalf of SM City Valenzuela from Mayor Wes Gatchalian during the ceremony at the ALERT Multi-Purpose Hall.

The award was presented as the City Government of Valenzuela brought together business and industry stakeholders for discussions on sustainable growth, investment, innovation, and economic resilience. This year’s summit carried the theme, “Sustainable Cities, Inclusive Economies: Driving Innovation, Investment, and Resilience for Future-Ready Economies.”

The Go Green Award is part of the city government’s recognition of business and industry partners contributing to Valenzuela’s growth, development, and sustainability initiatives.

For SM City Valenzuela, the recognition highlights its participation in the city’s broader sustainability efforts and underscores the role of public-private partnerships in building a greener and more resilient urban community.

HOKA Is Stepping Beyond Performance With Flex Different

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Known worldwide for its signature performance-driven cushioning on the track, trail, and road, HOKA is taking a bold step into everyday lifestyle and streetwear with its latest campaign, Flex Different.

Partnering with Foot Locker, the Flex Different campaign puts personal style, individuality, and self-expression front and center. Rather than prescribing a single way to wear the brand’s footwear, HOKA invites wearers to experiment with its bold, maximalist silhouettes and seamlessly integrate them into their unique daily wardrobe, mood, and personal aesthetic.

Redefining Performance for the Everyday Wardrobe

Leading the local creative push is content creator and style tastemaker Migy Romulo, who showcases how performance-rooted footwear can easily become a core element of a personal fashion vocabulary.

The Flex Different lineup highlights some of HOKA's most versatile and iconic silhouettes:

Mafate Speed 4 Lite

Mafate Speed 2

Transport 2

Stealth/Tech Bondi 8 Caged

Project Transport

Mach Remastered

Foot Locker Fridays: Flex Different After Hours

To celebrate the launch, HOKA brought the campaign to life offline at the Foot Locker Fridays: Flex Different After Hours Party held at Foot Locker Glorietta.

The event brought together leading figures in fashion, music, and the creative scene. Notable creatives—including BITTO, Sam Potenciano, Matt Santiago, and Alex Javier—shared their personal interpretations of individuality and style.

Adding a custom touch to the evening, visual artist BITTO collaborated with HOKA on exclusive, limited-edition shoe charms, offering attendees a unique way to personalize their pairs.

Where to Find the Collection

The featured HOKA Flex Different lineup is now available at select Foot Locker doors and HOKA retail locations.

Eastern Strengthens Commitment to Mindanao with Davao Experience Center, Business Tech Roadshows

DAVAO CITY, September 2026 — Eastern Communications continues to build on its presence in Mindanao with the launch of its Experience Center in Davao City and sustained participation in key regional industry conferences, reinforcing the company's commitment to the region's growing business and digital landscape.

As emerging hub such as Davao and Cagayan de Oro continue to gain momentum, Eastern Communications has strengthened its connectivity infrastructure and customer engagement platforms across these developing cities. This builds on the company's existing operations in the region and aligns its growth with Mindanao's own economic trajectory.

Bringing Eastern's Connectivity to Davao

Launched last August 10, 2026, Eastern Communications’ Experience Center in Davao located at Damosa IT Park, Lanang, Davao City serves as a one-stop destination for connectivity, digital transformation, and enterprise support in Mindanao. The center is designed around the customer journey, bringing the brand to life through interactive experiences that show how Eastern's technology and connectivity solutions help businesses and communities move forward.

"Opening our Experience Center in Davao is our way of bringing Eastern closer to the people and businesses that continue to drive progress in Mindanao. We believe that the strongest connections are built not only through technology, but through being present, accessible, and committed to the communities we serve," said Eastern Communication's Co-Coordinator, Attorney Aileen Regio.

"Davao is a city of opportunity, and we believe businesses have a role to play in helping that opportunity grow. By providing reliable connectivity, enabling local enterprises, and giving back to the community, Eastern hopes to contribute to a more connected and thriving Davao," said Eastern Communications' Co-Coordinator, Mr. Jaeson Evangelista.

As part of its commitment to the communities it serves, Eastern Communications also extended support to families affected by the earthquake that struck General Santos City and surrounding areas in June 2026. The company turned over a donation to the General Santos City Chamber of Commerce & Industry to help address immediate needs and support ongoing recovery efforts.

Beyond the physical space, the Davao center reflects Eastern's broader commitment to meaningful customer experiences, innovation, and dependable connectivity. It gives visitors in Mindanao a firsthand look at the company's capabilities and its evolving role in the region.

From Industry Conversations to Localized Digital Solutions 

Eastern’s presence in Davao and across Mindanao reflects a deliberate approach to growing alongside the region—not just by bringing connectivity to emerging markets and creating a center for clients and partners to witness first-hand Eastern’s services, but by listening to the businesses and communities that drive them. 

Last August 12, Eastern Communication’s Chief Revenue and Innovation Officer, Edsel Paglinawan, shared his invaluable insights on empowering local governments through innovative digital solutions, reliable connectivity, cybersecurity, and smarter public service delivery at the 18th NICP National ICT Summit 2026 held on August 12, 2026, at the Tagum City Hall Atrium, Tagum City, Davao del Norte.  

“Digital transformation is not simply about adopting new technologies—it is about enabling local governments to deliver better, faster, and more responsive services to the communities they serve. With reliable connectivity, strong cybersecurity, and smarter digital solutions, we can help build LGUs that are more resilient, efficient, and ready for the future,” said Paglinawan. 

On the same day, Eastern Communications’ Segment SME and Consumer Segment Marketing Head, Suzel Lim, presented at the 35th Mindanao Business Conference in The Atrium at Limketkai Mall, Cagayan de Oro, tackling Eastern’s plan of action in supporting Mindanao SMEs. 

“Mindanao’s SMEs are at the heart of the region’s growth. For Eastern, we want to go beyond providing connectivity. We want to provide businesses with the technology, solutions, and support they need to grow with confidence and seize new opportunities,” said Lim. 

These industry conversations allow Eastern to move beyond simply offering connectivity. By listening to what businesses need, the company can co-create solutions that are relevant, practical, and built for the region’s unique digital landscape. 

Eastern will continue this engagement at the Mindanao ICT Conference (MindaCon) in Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur, on November 9-11, 2026. The conference will gather ICT leaders, policymakers, and innovators to discuss Mindanao's digital transformation across cybersecurity, smart cities, digital jobs, digital governance, and innovation. Eastern will contribute insights on strengthening digital infrastructure and cybersecurity resilience for LGUs and enterprises in the region.

Investing in Mindanao's Growth, Connecting Its Future 

As Davao continues to emerge as a strategic hub for business, innovation, and economic growth, Eastern sees an opportunity to grow alongside the businesses and communities that call Mindanao home. The company's initiatives in the region reflect more than an expansion of its physical footprint. They reflect its confidence in Mindanao's potential and its commitment to helping the region's businesses and communities connect, innovate, and thrive.

World’s Best Screen and 4-in-1 AI Productivity on the Ultra-Thin, PC-Like HUAWEI MatePad Air, Now Available!

Manila, Philippines (September 18, 2026) — Inspiration can happen anywhere, and you need a device that helps you capture it as soon as it strikes. The new HUAWEI MatePad Air is designed to give you the perfect canvas for all your ideas whenever and wherever they come to you. Combining a spacious, brilliant display with 4-in-1 AI productivity in an ultra-thin form, it gives professionals, and creators a versatile workspace they can bring everywhere.

The HUAWEI MatePad Air is available online and in stores beginning September 18.

Give Your Ideas the Perfect Canvas, Powered by the World’s Best Screen

Whether you are reviewing important work files, finalizing a report, creating a mood board, or simply streaming your favorite show, having a vibrant display that keeps your eyes comfortable is crucial. The HUAWEI MatePad Air boasts a slim 4.69mm bezel and a 12-inch 2.8K OLED PaperMatte Display, giving you an expansive, high-resolution canvas for work, creativity, and entertainment.

For modern professionals reviewing a presentation before a meeting, the large display makes it easier to go through detailed slides and supporting materials at the same time. Meanwhile, the display’s 2.8K resolution and OLED technology deliver vivid visuals, high-fidelity colors, and crisp details, making it ideal for intricate designs and immersive viewing. Plus, with up to 1,200 nits peak brightness, the display is built to stay bright across different lighting environments, whether you’re working indoors or creating outdoors, without needing to manually adjust the screen’s brightness.

The screen features HUAWEI’s signature PaperMatte Display technology, giving the screen a more natural, paper-like feel for writing, reading, and sketching. It also reduces glare and reflections, making extended reading, writing, and creative work more comfortable and helping reduce eye strain.

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When developing your ideas, you need the right tools to turn your concepts into something more tangible. The HUAWEI MatePad Air brings 4-in-1 productivity with AI-powered tools that help you move from brainstorming to execution. When you have to finish an article or pitch deck while on the move, PC-Level WPS Office helps you work efficiently without weighing you down. The new WPS AI feature can summarize lengthy reading materials, refine writing drafts, and generate presentation materials to help you quickly get started. This reduces repetitive workload, so you can focus on executing your ideas.

In the middle of a meeting or brainstorming session, AI-powered HUAWEI Notes helps you capture ideas more efficiently. With speech-to-text, you can record conversations and turn them into structured, editable notes, while handwritten annotations and highlights can be synchronized with the transcription. This means less time sorting through scattered notes and more time focusing on what matters. For studying and problem-solving, HUAWEI Notes can also help solve and explain equations, making complex tasks more manageable.

For designers, illustrators, and aspiring artists, the HUAWEI MatePad Air can become a dedicated creative space through GoPaint. With its rich art tools and AI-enriched capabilities, GoPaint helps professional artists and hobbyists bring their creative ideas to life with greater freedom and precision.

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Your ideas move quicker when you have the right tools. The HUAWEI MatePad Air works with NearLink-enabled accessories, which help create a more seamless productivity and creation experience. Pairing the tablet with the HUAWEI Smart Magnetic Keyboard gives the HUAWEI MatePad Air a more familiar PC-like setup. With NearLink connection, you can keep typing out notes or drafting content with a low latency, and more responsive typing feel. The keyboard supports desktop-level shortcut combinations to make extended typing sessions more comfortable, even when your “office” is at a cafe or a co-working space.

Meanwhile, the HUAWEI M-Pencil Pro allows you to write or draw with better precision and enhanced responsiveness that you need as you work on your daily tasks. You can browse through your work seamlessly using the stylus as it supports intuitive gestures such as pinch, double-tap, and rotation, all without interrupting your workflow. When presenting your ideas during a meeting, the new Air Mouse feature makes the HUAWEI M-Pencil Pro a more versatile tool that lets you easily scroll through your slides and guide your presentation. This also allows the stylus to function as a laser pointer, allowing you to direct your audience’s attention to key data, concepts, or visuals on each slide. Best of all, this complete 4-in-1 setup comes bundled with the HUAWEI MatePad Air, giving you the essential tools to work, create, and present right out of the box.

Ultra-Thin and Lightweight Portability Lets You Move Anywhere Easier

Sometimes the best way to get unstuck is to change your surroundings. Setting up your workstation at a cafe, a co-working place, or even outdoors is easier with the HUAWEI MatePad Air. Featuring a slim 5.3mm frame and a 509g lightweight body, the HUAWEI MatePad Air slides easily into your bag, so you can bring it anywhere the day takes you without weighing you down.

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When you’re constantly on the move, you need a device that can keep pace with your day. The HUAWEI MatePad Air’s massive 10,100mAh battery supports up to 18 hours of HDR video playback. That means, you can work through the whole day anywhere or enjoy entertainment during your downtime without having to plan around your device’s battery. When you do need to recharge, the 66W HUAWEI SuperCharge Turbo gets the device powered up in as fast as 30 minutes, so you get less interruptions to your workflow or your entertainment.

With the HUAWEI MatePad Air, you feel more confident that your device is fully capable of handling all your work files, creative projects, or entertainment choices without slowing down. It comes with 12GB of physical RAM, 256GB of storage, and an additional 8GB of virtual storage, providing you a total of 20GB of storage to ensure you have enough room for documents, presentations, apps, and other files you rely on throughout the day.

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Champagne Room Introduces New Additions to its À La Carte Menu

At Champagne Room, dining has always been as much about the experience as what arrives at the table. Set within the elegant surroundings of The Manila Hotel, the restaurant invites guests to savor the new additions to its a la carte menu, available for lunch and dinner.

Complementing its well-loved culinary repertoire, the latest additions span starters and seafood, hearty main courses, grilled specialties, and desserts with a touch of tableside theater.

“The new dishes are designed to stay true to the distinct Champagne Room experience while giving our guests something new to discover. We wanted to bring together familiar favorites and a few dishes with a sense of occasion, so every course feels special from the first bite to the last,” says The Manila Hotel’s executive chef Konrad Walter.

The meal can begin with elegant starters such as Smoked Salmon Carpaccio, Lobster-Mango Délice, and Parmesan Panna Cotta. For something warm, the new selection includes New Zealand Half-Shell Mussels baked with Parmesan and herbs, Fried Oysters with a crisp, savory crust, Linguini with Scallops in shallot and garlic cream, and Green Asparagus Soup.

The main courses offer a range of classic favorites, from Gindara in Miso Butter Sauce and Lobster Thermidor to Roast Lamb Rack, Beef Tournedos with Foie Gras, and Lemon-Herb Chicken. For a little more theater, the Beef Stroganoff is flambéed tableside before being served, while the Surf and Turf brings together Angus Striploin and salmon in one indulgent plate.

Those who prefer their meal from the grill can choose from USDA Beef Tenderloin, Kurobuta Pork Loin Steak, Lapu-Lapu Fillet, or whole White Pampano.

Dessert brings another moment of tableside preparation with the Mango Flambé, finished with coconut rum and served with buko ice cream and pili nuts. For something more classic, Crème Brûlée with Fresh Berries and Warm Chocolate Lava Cake offer an indulgent finale to the meal.

Champagne Room is open Mondays to Saturdays for lunch from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm and dinner from 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm. The restaurant is closed on Sundays. For inquiries, call +632 8527 0011 or +632 5301 5500, email info@themanilahotel.com, or visit www.manila-hotel.com.ph.

How to Master Your Workflow with the OPPO AI Pen

Ideas often move faster than tools can keep up with them. A meeting finishes, people leave the room, and the whiteboard stays behind, filled with arrows, half-written notes, and shapes that only made sense a few minutes earlier. You take a photo because you have to. What comes next is usually the time-consuming part.

Someone needs to redraw the chart. Someone else has to type up notes. Feedback gets split between screenshots, messages, and follow-up explanations. The OPPO AI Pen is designed for this in-between space, where work slows down not because ideas are weak, but because translating them takes effort.

This article walks through two practical ways the OPPO AI Pen can streamline your everyday work on the OPPO Find N6: converting hand-drawn meeting notes into clear charts and adding direct, visual feedback to documents.

Scenario 1: Turning Meeting Chaos into Clarity with AI Chart

A whiteboard is brilliant for thinking out loud. It's less brilliant once everyone's left the room. The usual routine is: take a photo, then spend time recreating the content later so the team can actually use it. The transition from brainstorming to execution shouldn't be chaotic. With the OPPO AI Pen, you can start with an image and move straight to a polished chart.

Capture What Matters

When the meeting wraps up, take a clear photo of the whiteboard with your OPPO Find N6. If a teammate has already sent you an image of their hand-drawn notes, use that instead. Either works.

Circle and Convert with Your OPPO AI Pen

Open the image that contains the hand-drawn diagram. This is where your OPPO AI Pen does the heavy lifting: press and hold the pen button, circle the area you want to convert, and activate AI Chart. You don't need perfectly drawn lines. AI Canvas can pick up the structure even when shapes are uneven or spacing is inconsistent.

Watch Your Sketch Transform

In just a few moments, the system reads the sketch, pulls out what matters, and builds a clean wireframe. Your OPPO AI Pen helps you turn hand-drawn notes into polished charts, converting rough elements into standard diagrams. Your logic stays intact, just easier to read and share.

Refine and Personalise

Now make it yours. Fine-tune your chart by editing text and data, and personalise it with styles or colour themes. The result is powerful and flexible editing. You can refine without feeling boxed in.

If you'd rather work more directly on the diagram, use your OPPO AI Pen to revise the chart by hand. It keeps the process feeling familiar, while the layout stays clean and professional.

Export and Share Instantly

When you're ready, export your chart as an image, PDF, PPT, Excel, or XMind file, depending on the chart type. Drop it into a meeting summary, add it to a deck, or send it along to colleagues. With the OPPO AI Pen, you move from whiteboard chaos to shareable clarity without rebuilding the chart from scratch.

Scenario 2: Streamlining Feedback with Global Annotation

While AI Chart helps you transform brainstorming chaos into structured clarity, Global Annotation makes it easier for you to provide seamless feedback.

On a phone, feedback usually requires multiple screenshots and separate explanations, which reduces efficiency and clarity. With the OPPO AI Pen's Global Annotation feature, feedback is added directly to the page, making reviews faster, clearer, and more intuitive.

Accessing the Annotation Mode

Open the document or image you need to review. Press the button on your OPPO AI Pen to bring up the Stylus Palette, then tap annotate to start full-screen handwriting mode. Your OPPO AI Pen transforms your screen into a seamless annotation space.

Annotate Without Boundaries

Global Annotation lets you scroll through long pages while you keep writing. Circle a point, add a note, and keep moving. Add notes wherever you like, all while staying in the original layout.

Making Your Points Pop

Change pen strokes and ink colours so your feedback is easy to scan. With the OPPO AI Pen, you can circle content, highlight sections, and annotate directly on the page to clearly organise feedback. Use one colour for corrections, another for questions, and a third for follow-ups. Your meaning becomes clear at a glance.

Sharing Your Annotated Work

When you've finished reviewing, tap "Share". You don't need a folder of screenshots. Share as a PDF or JPG in a snap, and send the annotated file straight away. Your feedback lands neatly and in context.

Keeping Work Moving

Whether you're transforming a whiteboard full of rough sketches into a presentation-ready chart or marking up a lengthy document with precise annotations, your OPPO AI Pen helps you easily handle feedback on work documents and turn whiteboard photos into charts your team can actually work with.

You spend less time reconstructing and more time moving things forward.

Visit the nearest OPPO store to check it out yourself. For more details about the OPPO AI Pen, visit  OPPO Philippines' official website at www.oppo.com/ph/ or OPPO Philippines’ official social media pages on Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok  for  more updates and be among the first to discover the next evolution of smartphone photography.

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