Friday, January 9, 2026

OPPO Find X9 Breaks the Barriers of Mobile Photography

Redefining what a flagship smartphone camera can achieve, the OPPO Find X9 sets a new standard for mobile imaging with its innovative capability to capture full-resolution 50MP photos by default, delivering unprecedented clarity without relying on shooting modes or manual tweaks.

This breakthrough delivers unprecedented clarity and detail, with 8K-level resolution across all three rear lenses every time you press the shutter, marking the brand’s biggest leap in camera innovation yet. It is designed specifically for creators, visual storytellers, and photography enthusiasts in mind.
Delivering Professional- Grade Quality with the LUMO Image Engine

While most smartphones downscale images to 12MP due to processing limits, the OPPO Find X9 overcomes this barrier with an industry-first imaging pipeline powered by the LUMO Image Engine. All rear cameras now capture crisp, ultra-clear 50MP photos by default, preserving deep textures, sharp edges, and rich detail even after heavy cropping or zooming. To fully appreciate its exceptional quality, users can tap the 8K icon that appears when viewing their photos in the default Photos app for a level of clarity and resolution previously only associated with professional cameras.

Meanwhile, LUMO’s real-time parallel processing enables the CPU, GPU, ISP, and NPU to work simultaneously, enhancing clarity while cutting power consumption by up to 50 percent. This results in balanced highlights, clean shadows, and impressive detail retention even in complex lighting conditions.
Refining Creative Expression Through the Hasselblad Master Camera System

At the core of the OPPO Find X9’s imaging capabilities is the Hasselblad Master Camera System, which brings professional-grade engineering to smartphone photography. The system includes:
50MP Main Camera with an ultra-large sensor for enhanced light intake
50MP Ultra-Wide Camera capable of capturing sweeping landscapes with zero distortion
50MP Periscope Telephoto Camera featuring OPPO’s Triple Prism Lens and 120x Super Zoom for astounding long-range shot results
The collaboration with Hasselblad ensures natural color calibration, beautifully rendered portraits, and deeper tones that reflect the iconic look of Hasselblad cameras. Features like Hasselblad XPAN Mode, Master Mode, and enhanced bokeh simulation provide depth and artistic control for creators.
Revealing True-to-Life Color Through Advanced Spectral Sensing

OPPO Find X9’s True Color Camera supports the 50MP default mode. It is an innovative sensor equipped with two million spectral pixels that analyze color temperature across a refined grid. This ensures that skin tones, neon signs, sunsets, and indoor lighting appear as close as possible to how the eye sees them, providing accuracy that is difficult to achieve on typical mobile cameras.
Colors are rendered naturally, without overly saturated processing, creating images that stand out in their authenticity and tonal balance.
Empowering New Perspectives With 120x Super Zoom

The OPPO Find X9 delivers dependable detail even at extreme distances through its 120x Super Zoom. Using a combination of optical zoom, sensor-level processing, and OPPO’s Super Resolution algorithm, the phone allows users to capture subjects far across the city skyline or fine details across a concert venue. Images remain clear and stable, unlocking creative perspectives normally accessible only with professional telephoto lenses.
A Fusion of Artistry and Engineering

The OPPO Find X9 embodies a design philosophy that brings together art, precision, and intelligent engineering. Its camera innovations are paired with a powerful performance core, ideal for Filipinos who rely on their smartphones to capture their stories.
The OPPO Find X9 (16GB + 512GB) is available nationwide through OPPO’s physical stores, e-commerce platforms on Shopee, Lazada, TikTok, and the official OPPO online store.

OPPO Bundle Offers
PHP 1,000 off when purchased with the all-new OPPO Enco X3s

Online Exclusive Perks (Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok)
PHP 1,500 off OPPO voucher

OPPO Online Store Benefits
The OPPO online store is offering exciting benefits when you purchase the OPPO Find X9, with redeemable vouchers using OPPOints via the My OPPO App until February 28, 2026.

PHP 1,500 voucher – 500 OPPOints
PHP 2,000 voucher – 1,000 OPPOints
PHP 2,800 voucher – 2,000 OPPOints
Free Shipping
Comes with OPPO Enco Buds3 Pro + One Free Movie Ticket (to claim within three months, valid exclusively at Bonifacio High Street Central Square Mall Cinema – Standard Cinema)

Postpaid Plans
Experience the power of the OPPO Find X9 through Globe Postpaid, Smart Postpaid, and Smart Infinity plans.

Globe GPlan 2499
Initial cashout of PHP 26,000
Inclusive of 25 GB data, unlimited all-net calls and texts and unlimited landline calls
Globe GPlan PLUS 1799
PHP 2,038 per month or 24 months
No lock-in period
Smart Postpaid Plan+ 1999
Smart Infinity 
Complimentary OPPO Find X9 for Device Plan 8000
With PHP 7,200 cashout for Device Plan 5000

A limited DJI Osmo Mobile SE Stabilizer freebie is also up for grabs for all postpaid plans.

To know more about the OPPO Find X9, visit OPPO Philippines’ official website at www.oppo.com/ph/ or OPPO Philippines’ official social media pages on Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok. 

SUN LIFE ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP SUCCESSION IN THE PHILIPPINES


Manila, PHILIPPINES – (January 9, 2026) - Sun Life today announced that Benedict Sison will retire as Chief Executive Officer and Country Head, Philippines, following a distinguished fifteen-year career with the company.  Jonathan Juan “JJ” Moreno, currently President, Sun Life of Canada (Philippines), Inc., will succeed Benedict as the next CEO and Country Head, Philippines, effective 1 April 2026. 

 

To help ensure a smooth transition, Sison will continue to serve as a strategic advisor and Chairman of the Sun Life Philippines Holding Company and the Sun Life Foundation until 31 December 2026. 


Sison became CEO and Country Head of Sun Life Philippines in 2018 and has guided strong growth across the business. Under his leadership, Sun Life has sustained its position as the number one life insurer in the country and today has over 6.2 million Clients and a strong network of over 22,000 advisors.  Sun Life has expanded into new businesses with the launch of the Sun Life Investment Management and Trust Corporation, introduced innovative Client solutions, and expanded support for the Filipino community through the Sun Life Foundation. Sison has played a leading role in the Philippine Life Insurance Industry, having served two consecutive terms as President of the Philippine Life Insurance Association (PLIA). His leadership and industry contributions were honored with the Executive Champion of the Year award at the Asia Trusted Life Agents and Adviser Awards (ATLAA).

 

Moreno has worked closely with Sison and the Sun Life Philippines leadership team since joining Sun Life in May 2025. He brings more than 20 years of senior leadership experience across multiple industries, including financial services, retail, telecommunications, healthcare, and transportation. Prior to joining Sun Life, he held roles as President and CEO of AF Payments, and Chief Strategy Officer at Metro Retail Stores Group.      

 

“I am delighted to appoint JJ to lead Sun Life Philippines,” said Manjit Singh, President, Sun Life Asia. “JJ has demonstrated exceptional leadership, a deep understanding of our Clients, and an unwavering commitment to our strategy to help more Filipinos achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. I also want to thank Benedict for his outstanding leadership for nearly eight years. Under his guidance, Sun Life Philippines has sustained our position as a market leader and trusted partner, helping more than 6 million Filipinos to achieve their life goals.”

 

Moreno will lead all Sun Life’s businesses entities in the Philippines.

 

“I am deeply honored to step into this role,” said Moreno. “Since joining Sun Life, I have seen the strength of our people and our purpose here in the Philippines. I look forward to working with our teams to help more Filipinos to achieve their goals for lifetime financial security and healthier lives, while building an organization that is innovative, sustainable, and a great place to work.” 

Thursday, January 8, 2026

TP LaunchPad Marks Breakthrough Year with Over 19,000 Students Empowered, Stronger Academe Partnerships


TP in the Philippines (formerly Teleperformance) caps a record year for TP LaunchPad, its flagship university relations and student empowerment program. In 2025, TP LaunchPad reached over 19,000 students nationwide, expanded its footprint across 40+ partner schools, and deepened its role in bridging academic learning with real-world IT-BPM industry readiness - a milestone borne from TP’s continuous forging of strategic alliances with academic partners.

Future Workforce Empowerment at Scale

TP LaunchPad’s impact in 2025 reflects the organization's strengthened commitment to supporting the Philippines’ growing IT-BPM talent ecosystem. The program generated thousands of career leads, implemented over 60 events nationwide and facilitated 22 immersive site tours, giving students across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao on-the-ground introduction to TP’s world-class operations.

Through interview workshops, mock interviews, campus tours, job fairs, trainings, and mentorship sessions, TP LaunchPad continues to support young Filipinos as they transition from school to the workforce.

“Through TP LaunchPad, we can impart talent development resources and career opportunities to the youth and the future workforce,” said TP in the Philippines’ Chief People Officer Jeffrey Johnson. “By investing in their development, we can ensure a sustainable future and career pipeline for the Philippine IT-BPM industry.”

Strengthening Academe Partnerships and Near-Hire Readiness

Among the program’s highlights this year is TP’s expanding network of university alliances, capped by its new partnership with Mapua Malayan Colleges Laguna (MMCL) and its digital learning arm, Mapua Malayan Digital College (MMDC). A key aspect of the partnership is designing learning programs that integrate the demands of the IT-BPM sector in the curriculum and equip graduates for near-hire readiness and future careers in the IT-BPM sector.

On the other hand, MMDC will also extend full scholarship grants to five deserving TP employees under the MMDC Continuing Education Scholarship allowing them to pursue higher education and complete their college degree while advancing their careers.


Apart from academic partnerships, the program was able to reach other milestones in inclusivity. This year, TP in the Philippines made significant strides in impact sourcing as the company was able to accommodate participants who were deaf or hard of hearing, emphasizing TP’s commitment to inclusion and opening opportunities for people with disabilities.

Another major victory was the expansion of TP’s partnership with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) for its Enterprise-Based Education and Training (EBET) program. This partnership enabled TP in the Philippines to make skills learning and IT-BPM-readiness more accessible, especially for those from underserved communities. These initiatives underscore TP’s long-standing commitment to widening access to meaningful employment and supporting national workforce development.

“Our investment in the Filipino workforce is something we take very seriously to ensure that we are providing access to the right resources to empower them in their careers,” shares Johnson. “It is through our strategic partnerships that we can create more positive impact to our communities, and we are excited for the other collaborations we have in the future,” he adds.

As TP LaunchPad continues to grow, the program is poised to unlock more strategic collaborations with academic institutions, government partners, and local communities. With its scale, reach, and strong industry-academe linkages, TP LaunchPad remains central to TP’s mission of empowering the Filipino youth and strengthening the country’s IT-BPM workforce.