By Stephen Cheng, Vice-President, HONOR Philippines

For the past 125 years of our country’s history, we have witnessed the Philippines thrive through the ingenuity and grit of its citizens. We are known not only for our talents but also for how we demonstrate resilience in the face of challenges. We simply smile and see the silver lining in life, and that is what makes us Filipinos.
At HONOR Philippines, we embody this mantra as part of our DNA. We create stories that resonate and provide meaningful innovations to help Filipinos excel in what they do best.
We aim to elevate every experience by going beyond the norm. For instance, we provide innovations like the World’s No.1 Camera System of 2024 with the HONOR Magic6 Pro, enabling users to shoot with confidence and tell astonishing stories. We also deliver the World’s Thinnest Foldable Smartphone, the HONOR Magic V3, featuring flagship-grade cameras and proven durability, even surviving a spin inside a washing machine. Additionally, we have introduced our toughest phone yet with the HONOR X9c 5G, designed to combat the harsh elements we face every day in our country.
We are proud that as a relatively young 2-year-old brand, we are well-received by Filipinos. Consequently, HONOR Philippines has made a significant impact by introducing a new trend in marketing, never seen before, through our world-famous durable X9 series products.
Going beyond the norm is just one aspect of how we can connect with Filipinos. Another important aspect is our raw and authentic approach, which has allowed us to create unique stories with our products. Reflecting on these strengths, we have been able to contribute to our country’s historical pride in a way that makes us proud.
Our recent achievement of being the only smartphone brand in the country to be part of the Guinness World Records is a testament to our ingenuity. This is a moment that every Filipino will surely be proud to be a part of.
While these achievements may sound impressive, we still have a long way to go in making HONOR Philippines a household name trusted by all Filipinos. This is our inspiration and motivation as we continue to contribute to improving the lives of Filipinos. Our goal is to expand our reach nationwide and achieve broader coverage, paired with a vision of providing an elevated Filipino lifestyle experience both offline and digitally.
I am part of the progression of Filipinos, and with the Manila Bulletin now celebrating 125 years of unwavering dedication to providing news that matters to the country, we see an even better future for Filipinos as we move forward together.
In the future, we envision Filipinos better equipped to face the ever-growing threats of nature, cybersecurity, and even misinformation. As we step into the next decades, commemorating the achievements of our country and culture, I am confident that through our perspective, equipment, and goals, we can further shape and create a history that we can all be proud of.
Lastly, being better isn’t just about comparing ourselves to the past, as this perspective is quite traditional. Being better means having care and empathy in everything we do, not only in our work but also towards others. With this mindset, we believe we can create a ripple that will resonate with a greater purpose for our lives and our country.