HUAWEI Once Again Leads the Global Wearable Market with Back-to- Back No. 1 Rankings

 

HUAWEI has once again set the benchmark in the global wearable market, securing 20.2% market share in Q2 2025. According to the International Data Corporation (IDC), this is the second consecutive quarter that HUAWEI has taken the global lead, underscoring its commitment to innovation, design, and user-focused technology.

Leading the Wearable Industry Through Continuous Innovation

HUAWEI continues to redefine the future of wearables, winning over users with its many features and seamless smart experiences. For daily living, the HUAWEI FIT 4 Series ensures versatility with powerful features all in a sleek compact frame, while the groundbreaking HUAWEI WATCH 5 Series provides dual battery modes for extended, seamless functionality. Redefining stylish wearables with health-focused innovation in advanced features like the TruSense system in the HUAWEI GT 5 Series and the Philippines’ first smartwatch which supports ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) in the HUAWEI WATCH D2, certified by China’s NMPA and EU regulations.

Riding the Wind: HUAWEI’s Global Launch in Paris

The momentum continues as HUAWEI prepares for its “Ride the Wind” product launch in Paris, France, on September 19, 2025. The highly anticipated event will unveil next- generation wearables visioned for smart, health-driven lifestyles.

HUAWEI Wearables are available on Shopee, Lazada, TikTok, HUAWEI Online Store and HUAWEI Experience Stores nationwide.

To learn more about HUAWEI’s line of wearable devices, visit HUAWEI’s official website or social media accounts (Facebook | Instagram).

MakatiMed shares perplexing yet very real ghost-related disorders

 

Who’s afraid of the Ghost Month? Apparently, many are. In many Eastern and Southeast Asian countries, the seventh lunar month, which often falls within August, is the time when the souls of our dearly departed leave the gates of hell to pay us a visit. During this period (for 2025, it starts on August 23 and ends September 21), we are advised to put off making major decisions like starting a business, buying a house, postponing medical treatments, or getting married to avoid upsetting restless spirits.

But what if the “ghosts” aren’t supernatural entities but conditions that manifest in real, yet often misunderstood, ways? In a different vein, people diagnosed with “ghostly” conditions face numerous challenges as they live with their unusual (but real!) disorders. 

Jon Edward B. Jurilla, MD from top hospital in the Philippines Makati Medical Center (MakatiMed) enumerates four “ghost”-related conditions and how they are treated.

Phasmophobia is defined as the extreme and irrational fear of ghosts. Pop star Lady Gaga, who reportedly had phasmophobia, was said to have spent $50,000 on a device that detects ghosts in a room. Those with this condition manifest the disorder through an elevated hear trate and blood pressure, intense anxiety, and difficulty sleeping. “In fact, some fear darkness and nighttime. Being alone or sleeping alone is a frightening thought,” reveals Dr. Jurilla. Behavioral therapy, exposure therapy, and relaxation techniques are effective in addressing this phobia.

Ghost sickness supposedly happens when the spirit of a recently deceased loved one supposedly attaches itself to a member of the living, thus sucking the life out of them or causing them harm. A common belief among Polynesians and Native Americans, this disorder presents itself through lethargy, nightmares, hallucinations, nausea, and a loss of appetite.

“Medications can ease the symptoms, but not the ‘ghost sickness’ itself, or the belief that a ghost is behind the symptoms,” explains Dr. Jurilla. “For us in the field of medicine, lethargy and loss of appetite, especially following the loss of a loved one, may be due to intense grief and sadness, and not necessarily caused by a ghost.”

A person suffering from Capgras delusion is convinced that a family member or close friend is an impostor. “The patient becomes agitated and aggressive in the presence of the ‘impostor’ and refuses to believe they are anything but,” shares Dr. Jurilla. Caused either by a brain injury (which imaging tests like a CT scan or MRI can confirm), mental health disorder (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder), or neurological condition (Alzheimer’s disease, dementia), Capgras delusion is treated with anti-psychotic medication.

Hypochondriasis and Illness Anxiety Disorder are other terms for hypochondria—the persistent worry that one has an undiagnosed life-threatening disease. “They’ll keep checking their vital signs, insist that they undergo unnecessary or repeat diagnostic tests, research obsessively about their perceived illness, and jump to conclusions with the slightest symptoms,” says Dr. Jurilla. “Hypochondriasis is more a mental condition than a physical one, so solutions range from psychotherapy and cognitive behavior therapy to antidepressants.”

As people navigate the traditional superstitions of Ghost Month with prayers and appeasement, Dr. Jurilla also hopes to bring awareness to real-life “ghostly” disorders and their impact on people.

“They may be rare or unusual, but they also present significant challenges for those affected. The best support we can offer them is understanding, empathy, and evidence-based medical approaches that can help them manage the symptoms and ultimately live a life free of ghosts—that may include stigma, isolation, and the debilitating impact of their condition.”

For more information, please contact MakatiMed On-Call at +632.88888 999, email mmc@makatimed.net.ph, or visit www.makatimed.net.ph. Follow @IamMakatiMed on Facebook and Twitter.

HUAWEI and GCash Now Expand Watch Pay to iOS Owners, Making Smarter and Secure Payments for All Devices with HUAWEI’s Wearables

HUAWEI Philippines is making smarter, cashless living more accessible than ever with GCash Watch Pay, now available on iOS in addition to Android and HUAWEI devices. Users across all platforms can enjoy seamless and secure QR code payments straight from their wrist using the latest HUAWEI wearables including the HUAWEI WATCH GT 4 &5 Series, HUAWEI WATCH FIT 3 & 4 Series, HUAWEI WATCH D2, HUAWEI WATCH Ultimate, HUAWEI WATCH 4 & 5 Series, the HUAWEI Band 10, and future HUAWEI wearables bringing truly inclusive cashless payments to everyone.

 Pay Anytime, Anywhere on Any Device

GCash Watch Pay now works on iOS, Android, and HUAWEI phones, giving more Filipinos the freedom to pay in seconds straight from the wrist. GCash is the country’s leading finance super app. Trusted for shopping across millions of merchants, this expansion now lets iPhone users enjoy the same convenience, making everyday transactions easier and more secure.

Accessing GCash on HUAWEI Smartwatches

For HUAWEI Smartphones:

Log in to their HUAWEI ID on their HUAWEI phone, ensuring the region is set to

the Philippines.

2. Connect the HUAWEI Health app to the HUAWEI smartwatch.

3. Open the GCash mobile app and ensure the account is fully verified.

4. On the HUAWEI smartwatch, navigate to Settings > Payment.

5. Locate and install the GCash app on the smartwatch, then open it.

6. Enter the GCash PIN and scan the QR code displayed on the GCash mobile

app.

7. Select Bind on the GCash mobile app.

8. Once the linking is successful, both the GCash mobile app and the smartwatch

will display confirmation.

For iOS and Android Devices:

Download the HUAWEI Health app from the smartphone’s app store.

2. Create a HUAWEI ID through the HUAWEI Health app, ensuring the region is set

to the Philippines.

3. Connect the HUAWEI Health app to the HUAWEI smartwatch.

4. Open the GCash mobile app and ensure the account is fully verified.

5. On the HUAWEI smartwatch, navigate to Settings > Payment.

6. Locate and install the GCash app on the smartwatch, then open it.

7. Enter the GCash PIN and scan the QR code displayed on the GCash mobile

app.

8. Select Bind on the GCash mobile app.

9. Once the linking is successful, both the GCash mobile app and the smartwatch

will display confirmation

By linking their GCash account to a HUAWEI smartwatch or fitness band, users get a dynamic QR code right on their wrist for instant scanning, making it easy to pay for coffee, commute fares, or daily essentials without a wallet. With this added flexibility, workouts, quick errands, and commutes become hassle-free, letting everyone enjoy the future of cashless convenience on HUAWEI’s latest wearables.

Tap Into Cashless Convenience with HUAWEI’s Latest Wearables

With GCash Watch Pay now available on iOS, more users can experience cashless

convenience across HUAWEI’s full range of wearables. Leading the smartwatch and

fitness band market, HUAWEI sets the standard with cutting-edge health, fitness, and

lifestyle technologies, now enhanced by seamless cashless payments that bring

everyday convenience straight to your wrist.

Experience Secure Seamless Payments Across All Devices on iOS, Android, and HUAWEI Right From Your Wrist

By extending its Watch Pay QR code payment system beyond HUAWEI wearables to iOS and Android devices, both GCash and HUAWEI are making inclusive digital finance accessible to users across all platforms.

Whether you are a HUAWEI user, an iPhone owner, or an Android fan, you can now enjoy the ease of cashless QR code payments right from your wrist. With GCash Watch Pay available on the HUAWEI WATCH GT 4 &5 Series, HUAWEI WATCH FIT 3 & 4 Series, HUAWEI WATCH D2, HUAWEI WATCH Ultimate, HUAWEI WATCH 4 & 5 Series, the HUAWEI Band 10, and future HUAWEI wearables. Everyday transactions are not only faster and more convenient, but also safer with secure QR-based payments wherever you go. HUAWEI Wearables are available on Shopee, Lazada, TikTok, HUAWEI Online Store and HUAWEI Experience Stores nationwide.

HUAWEI Wearables are available on Shopee, Lazada, TikTok, HUAWEI Online Store and HUAWEI Experience Stores nationwide.

To learn more about GCash Watch Pay and HUAWEI’s line of wearable devices, visit HUAWEI’s official website or social media accounts (Facebook | Instagram).

Focus Free of Distractions with 50 dB Noise Control, All-Week 50-Hour Battery, and Comfortable Design for Under PHP 2,000 with the HUAWEI FreeBuds SE 4 ANC

 

HUAWEI FreeBuds SE 4 ANC - Product Shot (Black Variant) 

HUAWEI is leveling up everyday listening with the launch of the HUAWEI FreeBuds SE 4 ANC, making powerful noise cancellation more accessible to everyone.

Building on the success of the previous HUAWEI FreeBuds SE Series, the new HUAWEI FreeBuds SE 4 ANC marks the most significant upgrade yet. With the introduction of a powerful three-level Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) feature delivering up to 50 dB noise reduction and an impressive 50-hour long battery life, it represents the biggest leap from its predecessor, the FreeBuds SE 3.

With up to 50 dB noise cancellation depth, the HUAWEI FreeBuds SE 4 ANC adapts to users’ environment with three Active Noise Cancellation modes tailored to different listening environments. Ultra Mode blocks out the loudest distractions, perfect when riding packed trains or buses, or studying in a noisy dorm. General Mode offers a balance of comfort and noise reduction for moderately noisy spaces like cafés or open offices, and malls. Cozy Mode reduces subtle background hum for quieter settings, such as home study sessions and late library research.

When users need to stay aware, Awareness Mode lets ambient sound in so they can catch important campus announcements, hear approaching vehicles while crossing the street, or respond quickly when a colleague calls their name during a team project.

For conversations, the HUAWEI FreeBuds SE 4 ANC ensures users' voices are heard clearly in every setting. Call performance has been enhanced with a leap from a single-mic setup to a triple-mic call noise cancellation system with wind noise resistance up to 5 m/s, keeping calls crystal-clear and professional, whether taking a work meeting during a windy outdoor walk or joining an online class while commuting.

Touch-gesture controls allow volume adjustments, track changes, and playback management without reaching for a screen. The HUAWEI FreeBuds SE 4 ANC helps users stay focused on tasks while enjoying music or podcasts and conveniently switch between music quickly when working out or jogging with no interruptions.

Beat Low-Battery Anxiety with Long Lasting Power and a 10-Minute Quick Charge

The HUAWEI FreeBuds SE 4 ANC keeps the music and calls going with up to 10 hours of playback on a single charge and up to 50 hours total when paired with its charging case 1 making it a significant upgrade from the HUAWEI FreeBuds SE 3’s 42 hours.

HUAWEI FreeBuds SE 4 ANC - Product Shot (White Variant) 

Even if listening to music for 7 hours a day, it won’t need charging for an entire week of busy commutes, back-to-back classes, or long workdays without the hassle of constantly looking for a charger.

When rushing to school or the office and the ANC earbuds are dead on battery, a quick 10-minute charge gives up to 4 hours of listening 2, enough to power through a morning commute, a study session, or a workout. In just minutes, the HUAWEI FreeBuds SE 4 ANC is ready to keep users' day filled with music, calls, and connection for hours.

Take On All-Day Activities with Quality Tested Comfort, Connection and Durability

Based on insights from over 10,000 ear canal samples, the HUAWEI FreeBuds SE 4 ANC is shaped to provide a secure, ergonomic fit. It has refined the HUAWEI FreeBuds SE Series original open-fit design into a new in-ear design. Each earbud weighs only 4.3g which makes it lighter than an A4 paper, offering a pressure-free feel that stays comfortable from morning classes to late-night work sessions. It comes with three sizes of soft silicone tips, which ensure a personalized seal that not only improves comfort but also boosts noise cancellation to help users stay immersed in their listening.

With Bluetooth 5.4 the HUAWEI FreeBuds SE 4 ANC ensures a stable, low-latency connection for smooth listening and calling across different environments. Its broad compatibility with HarmonyOS, Android, and iOS means it works seamlessly with the devices users already own, whether pairing it with a laptop for a video call or a smartphone for music.

These noise cancellation earbuds are SGS-certified, meaning they were internationally tested and passed 26 stringent durability tests. It also has an IP54 rating for dust and water resistance, making them sweat resistant for intense gym workouts or enjoying a jog outside. Created with a classic minimalist design available in Black or White, the HUAWEI FreeBuds SE 4 ANC fits seamlessly into any look from a casual hoodie to a crisp office outfit for workdays, or compact travel gear for a weekend getaway.

HUAWEI FreeBuds SE 4 ANC: The Best Noise Cancelling Earbuds with 50-Hour Battery Life Under PHP 2,000

The HUAWEI FreeBuds SE 4 ANC is a major leap for the series, bringing powerful upgrades like superior noise cancellation, all-week battery life, and dependable quality together in one compact device. These ANC earbuds have everything needed for daily focus, comfort, and ease, setting a new standard as the best earbuds with noise cancellation you can get under PHP 2,000.

Stay tuned for the HUAWEI FreeBuds SE 4 ANC, available starting September 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM exclusive on online platforms. To learn more about the HUAWEI FreeBuds SE 4, check out HUAWEI’s website and official social media pages (Facebook | Instagram).

Empowering Staff for Success: Key Takeaways from Araneta City’s Seminar on Retail Management

 

With Entrepreneur and Sales Coach Ruben Lanot

In today’s fast-paced retail environment, customer expectations are higher than ever—and frontline staff are at the heart of meeting them.

This was the central theme of the latest free seminar hosted by Araneta City in partnership with the J. Amado Araneta Foundation (JAAF) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on August 8 at The Hub in Cyberpark Tower 1.

Leading the discussion was entrepreneur and sales coach Ruben Lanot, who shared practical insights on how retail teams can elevate the in-store experience and build lasting customer relationships.

He highlighted the important role that frontline retail staff play in a business, directly influencing customer experience, sales, and loyalty through service and product knowledge. “More than just employees, frontline retail staff are the living, breathing representation of a business, and its success greatly depends on their ability to connect with customers,” Lanot said.

Sales Techniques That Work

He talked about the sales funnel, which can be used to map out a customer's buying journey, Sales funnel has four stages: awareness (where customers first discover the brand or product); consideration (where they compare options and evaluate benefits) purchase (where a decision is made and a transaction occurs) and loyalty (which helps ensure repeat purchases and brand advocacy).

Coach Ruben Lanot

“Understanding the sales funnel is crucial for any business, as each stage requires a unique approach to guide the customer forward. When you map out this journey with intention, you’re not just driving sales, you’re building long-term relationships that turn first-time buyers into loyal brand advocates.”

Lanot also identified four common activities that retail staff can use to generate sales: encouraging customers to buy a higher-end product (upselling); suggesting complementary items to increase basket size (cross-selling); promoting limited-time offers to boost interest and urgency; and product knowledge sharing to build trust and confidence.

The Power of Accurate Inventory

In sales, inventory accuracy matters. Lanot explained that this ensures product availability, reduces waste, and supports financial planning, which can all contribute to good sales and a positive experience for customers.

Lanot added that stock accuracy can impact a business through three things. Having the right products available when needed ensures customer satisfaction. Stock accuracy also prevents missed opportunities and excess inventory and supports proper display of products on shelves as well as promotional planning.

As to how retail staff can ensure stock accuracy in their stores, Lanot advised daily stock checks to enable quick reviews of inventory and catch discrepancies early. Regular partial counts, or cycle counting, help maintain stock accuracy. Having a clear layout of inventory, also called visual stock mapping, allows for easy tracking and replenishment as needed.

“By doing these, you can create a system for your business that ensures that products are always available, operations are always running smoothly, and the experience remains seamless for customers.”

Happy Customers, Happy Business

Lanot discussed the importance of providing great service and how it drives sales, saying that it builds trust, encourages purchases, and drives repeat business.

Key to this, Lanot said, is creating a “WOW” experience, ensuring that customers leave with the store with a positive experience. For instance, greeting with a smile sets a warm and welcoming tone. Going the extra mile in solving problems or offering unexpected assistance also helps, while remembering regular customers builds rapport and loyalty. Lastly, positive closing statements can leave a lasting impression, ensuring their continued patronage in the future.

When encountering difficult customers, Lanot said the first thing a retail staff member should do is to stay calm and keep their emotions in check. They also need to listen carefully, understanding the issue without interrupting. This, in turn, will help them provide clear options to solve the issue. After this, they can then follow up for the resolution to ensure satisfaction and rebuild trust.

“Creating a WOW experience means making every customer feel valued from the moment they walk in, to the moment they leave and turning every interaction into lasting relationships with them,” Lanot said

This seminar is part of Araneta City’s broader commitment to nurturing its retail ecosystem by providing tenants with access to expert-led learning opportunities. Through its partnership with JAAF and DTI, the City of Firsts continues to champion business resilience and innovation in a rapidly evolving market.