McDonald’s Inspires Kids to Dream big in the Launch of the Happy Meal Readers “I Can” Book Series

PHILIPPINES – March 17, 2023 – Every outstanding personality— from scientists to athletes and artists— started as a child with a dream. This is what’s captured in the new McDonald’s Happy Meal Readers “I Can” book series.

Launched on March 10, the new range of books features the inspiring stories of sports champions, curious scientists, and brave adventurers— people who went on to do great things, but started just like everyone else: as a child with a dream. 

Storyteller Steph Ongkiko, Ronald McDonald, Host Nina Corpuz with kids showing how excited they are

Kids running into Ronald McDonald as he joins the event

Storyteller Steph Ongkiko made the reading time a fun and meaningful activity for the kids 

To officially launch the new books, McDonald’s Philippines brought together children of all ages to the “I Can Dream Big” event in McDonald’s U.N. Del Pilar. Held on March 16, the event transformed the Play Place into a labyrinth of dream-inspiring activities based on the three new books of the “I Can” book series, namely the Color Lab booth for future scientists, the Sports Center booth with a punching pad, and the Explorer Pit for adventurers. The culmination of the event was the live reading of the “I Can Be a Sports Champion” book led by Steph Ongkiko as the storyteller. In this first book of the series, children will learn from the inspiring stories of tennis player Evonne Goolagong, racing driver Ayrton Senna, and boxer Muhammad Ali.

McDonald’s ambassadors Ryan and Judy Ann Agoncillo hosting the Happy Meal O’ Clock

Aside from the “I Can Dream Big” event, McDonald’s also celebrated the launch of the new Happy Meal Readers books with the return of Happy Meal O’Clock, a live streamed event on Facebook where McDonald’s shows how its Happy Meal offerings can make playtime more fun, engaging, and meaningful for both children and parents. The new Happy Meal O’Clock episode had a theme of Bonding Over Books featuring McDonald’s ambassadors Ryan and Judy Ann Agoncillo who shared the importance of reading to not only lessen screen time, but to also cultivate bonding as a family.

I Can book series which let kids to dream big and achieve whatever they want to be when they grow up

With the stories from the new Happy Meal Readers “I Can” book series, children and even parents are sure to be inspired to believe in the power of dreams and the possibility of making those dreams come true. Encourage your children to believe that ‘I Can too’ by collecting all three books of the series, now available with every Happy Meal purchase. For more information about the Happy Meal Readers Program, follow McDonald’s Philippines on Facebook and Instagram.

Xiaomi Introduces Redmi 9T in the Philippines

Manila, PHILIPPINES, January 27, 2021 –– Xiaomi Philippines today announced the addition of a new Redmi smartphone: Redmi 9T. Redmi 9T was designed to deliver the exceptional performance and multi-day battery life that users crave without compromising on photography capabilities and overall design.

The fun launch event played with Redmi 9T’s tagline, #PowerUp. In addition to leveled up games and promos that highlighted the phone’s noteworthy features, the evening also featured a powerful performance from Filipino parkour athletes.

Redmi 9T

Develop cinematic photos, spend less time editing

Redmi 9T is a photography powerhouse with its 48MP AI quad rear-camera. The device’s 8MP ultra-wide angle camera accommodates large group photos and wide landscape shots without cropping, while its 2MP macro lens and 2MP depth sensor enable stunning close-up shots with professional-level bokeh. Redmi 9T is also equipped with a new movie frame feature that gives photos a more cinematic look and feel without editing. It also sports a new time-lapse feature which offers various speed and duration values for shooting so users can capture creative time-lapse photos without tapping a DSLR or other professional camera.

Performance shines through with powerful chipset and high-capacity battery

Despite its lightweight design, Redmi 9T packs a punch with its 6,000mAh (typ) battery and Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 662 chipset. Combined with its 11nm energy-efficient processor, Redmi 9T delivers higher performance with less heat production and lower power consumption than previous generations. Moreover, MIUI battery saving mode and reverse wired charging capabilities help maximize all-day, and even multi-day usage.

The Redmi 9T comes with 18W fast charging and an in-box 22.5W charger.

Durability and comfort join forces for a superior smartphone experience

Redmi 9T features a modern and minimalistic design with its rounded corners and an anti-fingerprint textured back. Its 6.53” FHD+ Dot Drop display with Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 offers a crisp and clear viewing experience and strong protection against cracks and scratches.
Redmi 9T also comes with Widevine L1 and TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light certifications for a more enjoyable viewing experience. The device is available in four delightful color variants: Carbon Gray, Twilight Blue, Sunrise Orange, and Ocean Green.

More to love with expandable storage

Complete with Dual SIM and microSD expandable storage, Redmi 9T offers expandable storage of up to 512GB so users can keep their favorite apps, games, photos and videos all on one device. Infrared blaster support would come in handy on your Redmi 9T.

Price and Availability

Redmi 9T will be available in 4GB + 64GB at a price of PHP 6,990.00. Meanwhile, the 6GB + 128GB version will be available at PHP 7,990.00. Both of Redmi 9T’s versions will be on sale at the Xiaomi Philippines Flagship Store on on Lazada and Shopee on January 29, 2021. There will be a special offering of PHP500 off for the 4+64GB variant for 24 hours.

The new Redmi 9T will also be available with exclusive freebies at Authorized Mi Stores and resellers only during the official sale.

Redmi 9T quick specs:

Camera	48MP AI quad rear camera 48MP main camera: 1/2” sensor size, 1.6μm 4-in-1 Super Pixel, 0.8μm pixel size, f/1.79, 6P lens, AF 8MP ultra-wide angle camera :FOV 120°, f/2.2 2MP macro camera: 1.75μm pixel size, f/2.4, FF 2MP depth sensor: 1.75μm pixel size, f/2.4 8MP selfie camera: 1.12μm pixel size, f/2.05
Display	6.53" FHD+ Dot Drop display Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 front Brightness: 400 nits (typ) Color temperature adjustment Sunlight mode, Standard mode, Reading mode 2.0 TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light certification L1 Widevine certified
Design	Anti-fingerprint texture back Available colors: Carbon Gray, Twilight Blue, Sunrise Orange, Ocean Green Dimensions: 162.3mm x 77.3mm x 9.6mm Weight: 198g
Performance	Qualcomm®️ Snapdragon™ 662 mobile platform Qualcomm®️ Kryo™ 260, oct-core CPU, up to 2.0GHz Qualcomm® Adreno™ 610 GPU 11nm manufacturing process 3rd gen Qualcomm® AI Engine UFS 2.1 (64GB)/UFS 2.2(128GB) storage Dual speakers, dust blaster, Hi-Res Audio Certified
Battery and Charging	6,000mAh (typ) battery 18W fast charging: In-box charger 22.5W, reverse wired charging* USB-C port
Connectivity**	Dual SIM + microSD: Expandable storage up to 512GB Bands: 2G: GSM: B2/3/5/8 3G: WCDMA: B1/2/4/5/8 4G: TDD-LTE: B38/40/41(2535-2655MHz) 4G: FDD-LTE: B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/20/28 Wireless Network: 2.4GHz/5GHz WIFI Bluetooth 5.0 IR Blaster FM radio (with headphones)
Storage variants	4GB+64GB 6GB+128GB

* No reverse wired charging cable included in the box

** Connectivity varies in different markets

For more information on Xiaomi Philippines, please visit Xiaomi’s official website and information portal at https://www.mi.com/ph, or follow their official Facebook or Instagram for other exciting updates.

Xiaomi Introduces Latest Entry-Level King: Redmi 9T

Manila, Philippines, January 8, 2021 –– Global technology leader Xiaomi today announced the addition of a new Redmi smartphone: Redmi 9T. The new king of entry-level, Redmi 9T was designed to deliver the exceptional performance and multi-day battery life that users crave without compromising on photography capabilities and overall design.

Redmi 9T

Develop cinematic photos, spend less time editing

Redmi 9T is a photography powerhouse with its 48MP AI quad rear-camera. The device’s 8MP ultra-wide angle camera accommodates large group photos and wide landscape shots without cropping, while its 2MP macro lens and 2MP depth sensor enable stunning close-up shots with professional-level bokeh. Redmi 9T is also equipped with a new movie frame feature that gives photos a more cinematic look and feel without editing. It also sports a new time-lapse feature which offers various speed and duration values for shooting so users can capture creative time-lapse photos without tapping a DSLR or other professional camera.

Performance shines through with powerful chipset and high-capacity battery

Despite its lightweight design, Redmi 9T packs a punch with its 6,000mAh (typ) battery and Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 662 chipset. Combined with its 11nm energy-efficient processor, Redmi 9T delivers higher performance with less heat production and lower power consumption than previous generations. Moreover, MIUI battery saving mode and reverse wired charging capabilities help maximize all-day, and even multi-day usage.

Like Redmi Note 9T, Redmi 9T comes with 18W fast charging and an in-box 22.5W charger.

Durability and comfort join forces for a superior entry-level smartphone experience

Redmi 9T features a modern and minimalistic design with its rounded corners and an anti-fingerprint textured back. Its 6.53” FHD+ Dot Drop display with Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 offers a crisp and clear viewing experience and strong protection against cracks and scratches.

Redmi 9T also comes with Widevine L1 and TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light certifications for a more enjoyable viewing experience. The device is available in four delightful color variants: Carbon Gray, Twilight Blue, Sunrise Orange, and Ocean Green.

More to love with expandable storage

Complete with Dual SIM and microSD expandable storage, Redmi 9T offers expandable storage of up to 512GB so users can keep their favorite apps, games, photos and videos all on one device. Infrared blaster support would come in handy on your Redmi 9T.

Redmi 9T is coming to the Philippines soon. Follow the official Xiaomi Philippines Facebook Page Xiaomi Philippines Facebook Page for updates.


About Xiaomi Corporation

Xiaomi Corporation was founded in April 2010 and listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on July 9, 2018 (1810.HK). Xiaomi is an internet company with smartphones and smart hardware connected by an Internet of Things (IoT) platform at its core.

With an equal emphasis on innovation and quality, Xiaomi continuously pursues high-quality user experience and operational efficiency. The company relentlessly builds amazing products with honest prices to let everyone in the world enjoy a better life through innovative technology.

Xiaomi is currently the world’s third-largest smartphone brand and has established the world’s leading consumer AIoT (AI+IoT) platform with 289.5 million smart devices connected to its platform, excluding smartphones and laptops. Xiaomi products are present in more than 90 markets around the world. In August 2020, the company made the Fortune Global 500 list for the second time, ranking 422nd, up 46 places compared to the previous year. Xiaomi also ranked 7th among internet companies on the list.

Xiaomi is a constituent of the Hang Seng Index, Hang Seng China Enterprises Index and Hang Seng TECH Index.

For more information about Xiaomi as a company, please visit https://blog.mi.com/en/.

Xiaomi 11.11 Great Deals on e-Commerce Platforms

Manila, Philippines, November 10, 2020 — Xiaomi today announced its 11.11 campaign with offers of up to 58% on selected Xiaomi smartphones and smart ecosystem products. 

Available on Lazada and Shopee, the 11.11 campaign gives Mi Fans and consumers in the Philippines a chance to purchase fan-favourite Xiaomi smartphones including Mi 10T Pro, Mi 10T, POCO X3 NFC, Redmi Note series, Redmi series, and ecosystem products including Mi True Wireless Earbuds, Mi Smart Band 4C, and many more.

Below is the list of selected Xiaomi products during the 11.11 campaign on  Lazada:

Product Name	11.11  Special Deals (PHP)	11.11  Flash Price (PHP)	Normal Price  (PHP)
Mi 10T Pro (8GB+256GB)	23,990	--	24,990
Mi 10T (8GB+128GB)	19,990	--	20,990
Mi 10T (6GB+128GB)	17,990	--	18,990
POCO X3 NFC (6GB+128G)	11,990	--	12,990
POCO X3 NFC (6GB+64G)	9,990	--	10,990
Redmi Note 9 (3GB+64GB)	6,790	--	7,990
Redmi Note 8 (4GB+64GB)	6,290	--	8,990
Redmi 9 (4GB+64GB)	5,990	5,790 From 02:00 to 09:00	6,990
Redmi 9 (3GB+32GB)	5,490	5,290 From 02:00 to 09:00	6,490
Redmi 9C (2GB+32GB)	5,290	4,990 From 00:00 to 02:00	5,490
Redmi 9A (2GB+32GB)	3,990	--	4,690

For more information on more amazing deals, please visit the Official Xiaomi Lazada Store here and Official Xiaomi Shopee Store here.

First-ever 11.11 TikTok Live with Xiaomi

On November 10 at 10PM, Xiaomi Philippines will organize its first-ever TikTok live stream alongside celebrity superhost Rayver Cruz. During the event, Mi Fans and TikTokers will stand a chance to win exclusive giveaways such as Mi 10T Pro, vouchers, and many more. 

In addition, special deals on selected products as below will be offered through TikTok channel.

Product Name	11.11  Special Deals (PHP)	Normal Price  (PHP)	Platform
Mi 10T (6GB+128GB)	17,990 +  1,000 off voucher	19,990	Lazada
Mi True Wireless Earbuds	499	1,199	Shopee
Mi Smart Band 4C	499	990	Shopee
Redmi Note 8 Pro (6GB+128GB)	7,990	12,990	Shopee

To keep up-to-date with Xiaomi’s 11.11 campaign, please visit Xiaomi official website and information portal at https://www.mi.com/ph/, or drop by their official social media pages at https://www.facebook.com/XiaomiPhilippines (Facebook) and https://www.instagram.com/mi_philippines/ (Instagram) for other exciting updates.

About Xiaomi Corporation 

Xiaomi Corporation was founded in April 2010 and listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on July 9, 2018 (1810.HK). Xiaomi is an internet company with smartphones and smart hardware connected by an Internet of Things (IoT) platform at its core.

With an equal emphasis on innovation and quality, Xiaomi continuously pursues high-quality user experience and operational efficiency. The company relentlessly builds amazing products with honest prices to let everyone in the world enjoy a better life through innovative technology. 

Xiaomi is currently the world’s third-largest smartphone brand, and has established the world’s leading consumer IoT platform, with 271 million smart devices connected to its platform, excluding smartphones and laptops. Xiaomi products are present in more than 90 markets around the world. 

In August 2020, the company made the Fortune Global 500 list for the second time, ranking 422nd, up 46 places compared to last year. It also ranked 7th among internet companies on the list. In May 2020, the company made the Forbes Global 2000 List again, and its ranking jumped to 384th. 

Xiaomi is a constituent of the Hang Seng Index, Hang Seng China Enterprises Index and Hang Seng TECH Index. 

For more information about the company, please visit https://blog.mi.com/en/.