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Isang lalaki ang inaresto matapos umanong hindi magbayad ng P109,000 na utang sa pustahan sa isang derby ng sabong sa Quezon City.

Ayon sa imbestigasyon, pumusta umano si si alyas John sa sabong laban sa tatlong complainant. Nang matalo ang kanyang manok, hindi umano niya nabayaran ang kabuuang P109,000 na kanyang utang.

Nahaharap ngayon si John sa tatlong bilang ng estafa habang inihahanda ang kaso para sa inquest proceedings.

May 26, 2026 0 comment
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West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) has begun partial operation of its raw water reservoir at the La Mesa Water Treatment Plant (WTP) in Quezon City, enabling the storage of up to 67 million liters of raw water to help stabilize supply during the dry season.

The initial utilization of one converted lagoon within the La Mesa WTP supports Maynilad’s efforts to improve operational flexibility, particularly during periods when inflows from the Angat–Ipo Dam system are reduced due to lower rainfall or allocation adjustments.

The project—targeted for full completion by June 2026—involves the repurposing of former sludge lagoons within the La Mesa compound into a six-meter-deep impounding reservoir capable of storing up to 200 million liters of raw water.

Previously used for sludge handling in the treatment process, the lagoons have been converted into a dedicated raw water storage facility, marking a shift from internal process use to system-level supply support.

Once fully operational, the reservoir will provide La Mesa Water Treatment Plant 1 with an additional raw water buffer, enabling more stable plant operations and helping sustain water service during periods of reduced inflow.

The facility may also serve as a settling basin during periods of elevated turbidity, allowing suspended particles in raw water to settle naturally before entering the treatment process. This helps support more efficient treatment operations during challenging raw water conditions.

“This facility enhances our ability to manage raw water variability and maintain stable treatment operations, particularly during periods of lower inflow or higher turbidity,” said Maynilad Chief Operating Officer Christopher Jaime T. Lichauco.

Once completed, the facility will be Maynilad’s first dedicated raw water storage reservoir, complementing its 38 existing reservoirs for treated water across the West Zone.

Maynilad continues to invest in strategic infrastructure projects that strengthen system resilience and ensure reliable water service for the communities it serves.

Maynilad operates the largest water concession by population served within a single concession area in the Philippines. It is a concessionaire of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) for the West Zone of the Greater Manila Area, which is composed of the cities of Manila (certain portions), Quezon City (certain portions), Makati (west of South Super Highway), Caloocan, Pasay, Parañaque, Las Piñas, Muntinlupa, Valenzuela, Navotas and Malabon all in Metro Manila; the cities of Cavite, Bacoor and Imus, and the municipalities of Kawit, Noveleta and Rosario, all in Cavite Province.

May 26, 2026 0 comment
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Bunsod ng patuloy na pagtaas ng presyuhan ng produktong petrolyo, naglabas na ang VinFast ng solusyon para maibsan ang mabigat na operating cost sa transportasyon sa bansa at mabigyan ng mapagpipilian ang mga Pilipino.

Ayon sa VinFast, mas mababa ang operating cost ng kanilang bagong electric vehicle na VF MPV 7 na inilunsad na sa Pilipinas kumpara sa tradisyunal na mga sasakyan.

Paliwanag ng kumpanya, mas mababa at mas stable ang energy cost ng VF MPV 7 kumpara sa mga gasoline-powered na MPV, dahilan upang makatipid ang mga motorista sa pangmatagalang paggamit.

Libre rin ang charging sa V-Green stations sa bansa hanggang Marso 2029, bukod pa sa 7-year o 160,000-kilometer vehicle warranty at 10-year o 200,000-kilometer battery warranty.

Ang VF MPV 7 ay isang 7-seater electric MPV na may presyong mahigit isang milyong piso depende sa napiling battery option.

May kakayahan itong bumiyahe nang hanggang 450 kilometro sa isang full charge at maaari ring ma-charge mula 10 hanggang 70 porsyento sa loob ng tinatayang 30 minuto.

Sinabi ng VinFast na target nitong mapalawak pa ang paggamit ng electric vehicles sa bansa sa pamamagitan ng mas abot-kayang mobility solutions at pagpapalawak ng dealership at aftersales network nito sa Pilipinas.

Nagkakahalaga ang naturang sasakyan ng 1.518M kung kasama ang baterya, habang mahigit 1.2M naman kung mag-a-avail ng battery subscription.

Mas magiging mababa din ang cost ng nasabing family vehicle sa pamamagitan ng discounts kung magiging bahagi ang sino man sa unang isang libong customer nito hanggang May 31, 2026.—ulat mula kay Jun Samson (Patrol 24)

May 25, 2026 0 comment
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Pansamantalang isasara ang emergency room ng Ospital ng Maynila sa loob ng isang linggo, mula Mayo 24 hanggang Hunyo 1.

Ito’y para bigyang-daan ang mahalagang pagkukumpuni at facility upgrades sa naturang ospital.

Ayon kay Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso, isasagawa ang pagkukumpuni sa ilalim ng 24-hour work scheme upang matiyak na muling magbubukas ang emergency room sa itinakdang petsa.

Paliwanang ni “Yorme Isko,” sinubukan naman ng pamahalaang panlungsod na maghanap ng paraan upang isagawa ang renovation nang hindi naaantala ang operasyon ng emergency room; ngunit lumabas sa pagsusuri na hindi ito ligtas para sa lahat.

Kahit sarado naman ang emergency room, maglalagay pa rin ng mga ambulansya at tent area sa labas ng ospital upang tumanggap ng mga pasyente habang nagpapatuloy ang isinasagawang renovation. | Aya Yupangco (Patrol 5)

May 22, 2026 0 comment
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Patay ang isang 55-anyos na ginang matapos mawalan ng malay habang nakapila para sa cash assistance ng Department of Social Welfare and Development sa loob ng Quezon City Hall noong Martes, Mayo 19.
Batay sa report, kinilala ang biktima na si Aling Marlene. Habang nakapila kasama ang iba pang claimants, bigla umano itong natumba at naunang tumama sa sahig ang noo.
Agad namang rumesponde ang mga tauhan ng Quezon City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office at isinugod si Aling Marlene sa East Avenue Medical Center, ngunit idineklara siyang dead on arrival dakong alas-otso medya ng umaga.
Matatandaang sa mga nakaraang buwan, ilang senior citizen at iba pang benepisyaryo na rin ang naiulat na nawalan ng malay o nasawi habang nakapila para sa cash assistance ng DSWD.
Panawagan ng publiko sa ahensya na ayusin at paigtingin ang mas maayos, organisado, at ligtas na sistema ng pamamahagi ng ayuda, upang maiwasan ang kaparehong insidente sa mga benepisyaryo. —sa panulat ni Reabelle Medina
May 21, 2026 0 comment
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MAY 2026, MANILA, Philippines — Lalamove partner drivers in Metro Manila have begun receiving their ₱5,000 government cash relief assistance as the special payout of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues in Las Piñas City, with Lalamove providing onsite support to help guide eligible drivers through the process.

On May 19, the first day of the payout, over 6,000 eligible Lalamove partner drivers received their cash relief assistance at the distribution site at The Tent in Gatchalian Drive, with the three-day activity targeting over 30,000 eligible partner drivers by May 21. The payout is part of DSWD’s ongoing special distribution for transport network company (TNC) drivers who have not yet received assistance under the government’s Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) program.

The scale of the payout required early coordination and careful preparation. Well ahead of the activity, Lalamove began working with DSWD to align partner-driver information, coordinate schedule advisories, and prepare the communications needed to help eligible drivers know when to go and what to bring.

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At the venue, Lalamove set up help desks and assistance booths, deployed onsite staff for queue and information support, and coordinated with DSWD’s payout team on verification and partner-driver assistance. To help ensure the safety of partner drivers, Lalamove also coordinated with the local government, traffic enforcement groups, PNP, venue teams, and on-site medics. The company also provided food and refreshments and made partner service booths available, including Pag-IBIG, Hyundai, and GCash, to help address partner drivers’ concerns beyond the cash relief assistance.

Partner drivers were notified of their assigned schedules through official Lalamove channels, including the driver app, SMS, and the company’s Liga ng Mga Bossing Facebook page. Lalamove also prepared schedule advisories, instructions, FAQs, and printed materials onsite to help drivers confirm their details and get guidance before proceeding through the payout process.

“We are grateful to the DSWD for staying true to their ‘Walang Maiiwan’ directive and making sure this vital government support reaches our partner drivers,” said Djon Nacario, Managing Director, Lalamove Philippines. “Lalamove has been coordinating closely with DSWD since March. Our priority is to ensure a smooth, orderly, safe, and efficient experience onsite, and to make sure our driver community can access their assistance with ease and confidence.”

The Lalamove payout follows company-specific distributions that DSWD has been conducting for drivers from other participating transport network companies. Under this coordinated setup, the government leads the official cash relief assistance process, while participating TNCs handle partner driver communications, venue coordination, and onsite guidance for their respective driver communities.

Partner drivers who missed their designated schedules are advised to visit the Lalamove help desk at the venue or monitor their official driver app or Facebook page for further details. Government announcements are available through the official DSWD and LTFRB channels. Lalamove is continuing to work closely with DSWD regarding the schedule of distribution for partner drivers outside Metro Manila.

May 20, 2026 0 comment
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With the rapid advances in AI, Google is constantly upgrading its generative AI experiences in Search, like AI Mode and AI Overviews.

These experiences are most helpful when they make it easy for you to connect with authentic voices and explore useful information across the web. That’s why Google is continuing to improve how it shows links in our AI Search features, and developing new ways to help you find the sources, brands, and websites you value.

Here are five new updates to help you explore relevant websites, deep insights and original content:

  • Explore new angles: An AI response is often just the beginning of exploring a topic you’re interested in. To make it easier to dive deeper into the web after your initial query, you’ll start to see suggestions for where to go next at the end of many AI responses.

This section links to unique articles or in-depth analyses on different facets of your topic, making it easy to satisfy your curiosity. For example, if you’re looking into the history of top tourist destinations in the Philippines, you might see a report on how Boracay became a world-class tourist spot.

  • Easily access your news subscriptions: Your favorite sources should be easy to find. Google is now rolling out a new feature that highlights links from your news subscriptions in AI Mode and AI Overviews, so you can quickly access the content you trust and get more value from your subscriptions.
  • Get advice from people who have been there: For many searches, people are increasingly seeking out advice from others. To help you find the most helpful insights to explore further, AI responses will now include a preview of perspectives from public online discussions, social media, and other firsthand sources.

    Google is also adding more context to these links, like a creator’s name, handle, or community name, to help you decide which discussions you might want to read or participate in. For example, if you’re researching the best way to travel in Sagada or hike one of the many peaks in Luzon, you might see quotes from a travel or hiking forum advising on important reminders, tips, and hacks on the best way to book a trip – featuring the specific community name – so you can jump to the full conversation.

  • See links right where you need them: To help you dig deeper into useful websites as you’re reading, you’ll now also see more links directly within AI responses — right next to the relevant text.

    For example, if you search for information about an Intramuros walking tour, you might see a series of bullet points about the different stops. With this update, you may now see a link to a Manila walking tour right next to the bullet point about routes, among other different information.

  • Get more context on linked websites: To give you the context you need to explore the web, Google is now giving you a quick preview of a website when you hover over an inline link in our AI experiences on desktop.

    You’ll see helpful information, like the name of the website or title of the web page, so you have a better idea of the site to help you click through. Research has shown that people might hesitate to click a link if they’re not sure exactly where it leads — so this update will help people feel more confident about visiting helpful websites.

Google is continuing to enhance how we show and rank links in our generative AI Search experiences and using techniques like query fan-out, which helps us dive deeper into the web to find the most relevant sites for your search.

 

By improving the visibility and helpfulness of links and showcasing original voices, we’re building AI in Search to help you discover the richness of the web, connecting you directly with the sources and creators you’re looking for. Google is committed to keep testing, learning, and improving these features based on what works best for you.

May 15, 2026 0 comment
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Building IKEA’s symbolic stone wall during IKEA Pasay’s Store of the Year celebration, symbolizing that anything can be made with something small. (L-R) Audrey Ella Habac, Senior Food Assistant; Chollin Vargas, Plan and Order Point Associate; Her Excellence Anna Ferry, Ambassador of Sweden to the Philippines; Daniel Rivero, IKEA Philippines Store Manager; Ricardo Pinheiro, IKEA Philippine Country Retail Manager; Pasay City Mayor Imelda Gallardo Calixto-Rubiano; Heraclio Cruz, Interior Designer; Maria Patricia Lee, Sales Associate.

Among hundreds of outstanding IKEA stores globally, IKEA Pasay City was named IKEA Store of the Year 2025, a recognition enjoyed by very few IKEA stores in the world. This marked a historic milestone for the Philippines, so IKEA Pasay rolled out the blue carpet to celebrate Filipino excellence on the global stage.

IKEA Pasay City received recognition for its exceptional retail performance. This was further driven by a deep understanding of the Filipino home, allowing the team to create an engaging store experience that resonated with the customers’ lifestyles.

“When we won Store of the Year, we were speechless in the best possible way,” said Daniel Rivero, IKEA Pasay Store Manager. “This is an incredible achievement for the team in the Philippines. Their passion, commitment, and togetherness truly shine through. The recognition is both affirming and emotionally rewarding for us all.”

On May 14, 2026, IKEA Pasay transformed the Swedish Restaurant into a celebratory Hall of Fame area to celebrate the accomplishments of the store’s remarkable co-workers. The Champion’s Walk runway was also lined with a Hall of Fame gallery of notable Filipinos, while the celebration was made even more memorable with the presence of distinguished guests such as Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach, Olympic Gold medalist lifter Hidilyn Diaz, and renowned chef Josh Boutwood.

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World-class Filipinos Michelin-starred chef Josh Boutwood, Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach-Jauncey, and Olympic gold medalist lifter Hidilyn Diaz shared their winning moments during IKEA’s Store of the Year celebration.

IKEA Pasay City has now earned a permanent place in the Store of the Year Hall of Fame. IKEA Philippines will send 12 co-workers on a learning journey to IKEA Headquarters in Älmhult to deepen their connection to the brand’s culture and values.

The IKEA Philippines mindset

For Ricardo Pinheiro, IKEA Philippines Country Retail Manager, IKEA Pasay City’s retail success  told only part of the story. “I am happy to congratulate IKEA Pasay City for standing out a little extra by showing what it means to combine performance with heart,” he said. “What impresses me most isn’t just the results— it’s the mindset. A commitment to people, values, and everyday retail excellence.”

IKEA Pasay City understands both the Swedish brand and Filipino culture deeply. It recognizes how Filipinos really live and designs an experience for them to want to spend time at its store.  It pays close attention to how people actually shop, and by showing up for its co-workers when it matters most, the store turns consistency into distinction. It also made food a core part of the IKEA experience, anchored in taste, affordability, and efficiency.

Pinheiro added, “Our team believes that retail excellence is about doing the ordinary things well, every single day. Prioritizing people, understanding how customers truly live and shop, and treating food, care, and consistency as essential parts of the experience are what we at IKEA Pasay City practice every day—and still learn from.”

Then there are the small things the local team does exceptionally well. By sharpening their approach to add-on sales in both the showroom and Market Hall, the team increased articles sold per transaction to nearly 17 items.

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Celebrating the 12 remarkable IKEA Pasay co-workers who contributed to the Store of the Year win. They will fly to the IKEA Headquarters in Älmhult for a learning journey.

By the end of 2025, IKEA Pasay City reached another milestone: selling more IKEA home furnishing pieces than any other IKEA store in the world. The result of disciplined routines and a sharp understanding of customer behavior, it underscored the store’s ability to scale excellence at speed.

For a store that set out to make home better for the many, the IKEA Store of the Year recognition feels earned.  ‘

The celebration doesn’t stop here. IKEA Pasay will have a “Winning Offer” promo from May 14 to 31, 2026, where customers can get discounts on select pieces of furniture and decor.

For more information, visit IKEA.ph and follow IKEA Philippines on Facebook and Instagram.

May 15, 2026 0 comment
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MANILA, Philippines — Museo del Galeón has formally opened in Manila, introducing a new cultural destination that honors a pivotal yet often underexplored chapter in Philippine heritage through an immersive museum experience centered on the country’s maritime history.

Located at the SM Mall of Asia Complex, the museum is housed in a four-level, dome-shaped structure spanning about 9,000 square meters. Positioned as a bold and visionary experiential museum, Museo del Galeón invites Filipinos to explore, rediscover, and deepen their understanding of a rich and complex seafaring identity shaped by maritime culture and expeditions—from the past, to the present, and into the future.

At the heart of the museum is the Galeón Espíritu Santo, a full-scale reconstruction of a 17th-century ship that once sailed between Manila and Acapulco. As the museum’s visual and experiential centerpiece, it gives visitors a direct and tangible way to encounter the scale, craftsmanship, and historical significance of the galleon era. Through its galleries, learning spaces, and interactive experiences, Museo del Galeón showcases the legacy of the Philippines’ seafaring ancestors and the role of Filipino shipbuilders, sailors, dockworkers, and traders in global exchange.

The museum highlights a significant chapter in Philippine maritime and cultural history that is often not fully explored in mainstream public education. From 1565 to 1815, the Manila galleons linked Asia and the Americas for more than two centuries, carrying goods such as silver, porcelain, and spices across the Pacific. During this period, Manila became a center of maritime trade and cultural exchange.

Through immersive exhibits and interpretive storytelling, the museum helps audiences understand that the galleon was more than a ship—it was a symbol of global connection, commerce, exploration, and cultural encounter. It also restores attention to the contributions of Filipino craftsmen and seafarers, many of whom built and crewed these ships using local knowledge, skills, and materials.

“Museo del Galeón shines a light on an important yet often overlooked chapter of Philippine heritage, using immersive storytelling to bring the country’s maritime history closer to the public,” said Executive Director Manuel L. Quezon III.

Beyond preserving history, Museo del Galeón is designed to make it more accessible, engaging, and relevant to today’s audiences. Through curriculum-supportive programs, guided tours, lectures, hands-on workshops, interactive exhibits, and educational materials for teachers, it offers meaningful opportunities for children, students, educators, and the general public to explore Philippine maritime history beyond the classroom.

The museum also contributes to Manila’s cultural and tourism landscape. As a major new heritage destination, it is expected to attract students, families, tourists, researchers, and heritage audiences, with projected attendance of around 300,000 visitors annually. Its presence can help support tourism growth, nearby businesses, cultural partnerships, and employment in both the museum and hospitality sectors.

Museo del Galeón is also intended to deepen public appreciation of the Philippines as a maritime nation. While ships, navigation, and maritime technology are central to the story, the museum goes beyond vessels to explore the people, cultures, goods, traditions, and exchanges that shaped the world of the galleons. In doing so, it presents not only the technical story of maritime travel, but also the social, cultural, and human narratives behind it.

“By connecting our maritime past with the challenges and opportunities of the present, Museo del Galeón helps open a deeper conversation about identity, heritage, and our responsibility to the future,” said Quezon.

The museum continues the vision of the late Senator Edgardo J. Angara, who envisioned a place where cultures and generations could meet in mutual respect and reflect on how the Manila-Acapulco Galleon Trade shaped the shared world. At its heart, Museo del Galeón is a space for understanding how the Philippines once stood at the center of global exchange—and how that story continues to matter today.

Tickets may be purchased through www.museodelgaleon.org or through the museum’s official ticketing channels once bookings become available. Visitors are encouraged to check the museum’s official website and social media pages for updates on ticket availability, operating hours, admission rates, and special announcements.

About Museo del Galeón

Museo del Galeón is an experiential museum in Manila dedicated to exploring the Philippines’ seafaring identity through maritime culture and expeditions from past to future. Through immersive exhibits and public engagement, it aims to deepen understanding of Philippine maritime heritage, inspire young Filipinos, and promote stewardship of marine resources.

April 30, 2026 0 comment
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Xiaomi Unveils ESG Report Showcasing Sustainability and Technology Advances

Beijing, CHINA, April 29, 2025 — Xiaomi Corporation (“Xiaomi” or the “Group”) today released its eighth annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report for 2025, which demonstrates its commitment to sustainability. Xiaomi’s strategy, driven by its foundational core technologies, is to consistently embed ESG principles into the daily operations of its “Human × Car × Home” smart ecosystem. The report details Xiaomi’s cutting-edge technology, trustworthy governance, data security, privacy protections, and its pledge to deliver green, climate-resilient products to advance a circular economy.

Cutting-edge Technology and Trustworthy Governance

Xiaomi remains committed to long-term investment, which forms the foundation of the Group’s technological breakthroughs and premiumization strategy. Full-year R&D expenses in 2025 reached RMB33.1 billion. 25,457 R&D personnel account for 45% of the total workforce.

Xiaomi has built an AI capability matrix of “foundation models + scenario-based derivative models”, achieving the technological objective of general capabilities while enabling more precise scenario adaptation. Its large AI model capabilities have led to breakthroughs and are accelerating the empowerment of the “Human × Car × Home” smart ecosystem.

Xiaomi recently unveiled three self-developed large models built for the agentic AI era: flagship foundation model Xiaomi MiMo-V2-Pro, omni-modal large model Xiaomi MiMo-V2-Omni, and speech large model Xiaomi MiMo-V2-TTS. Within less than a week of its launch, Xiaomi MiMo-V2-Pro ranked No. 1 in weekly call volume on OpenRouter, a global API platform, and was rated No. 8 globally and No. 2 in China on the Artificial Analysis Intelligence Index.

To navigate uncertainties arising from evolving global AI regulatory landscape, Xiaomi references the EU’s Ethical Guidelines for Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence to propose the “Trustworthy AI” concept, ensuring its AI models are fair, inclusive, and trustworthy. It embraces trustworthy AI governance practices for privacy, ethics, and security.

Data Security and Privacy Protection

Xiaomi is committed to building trustworthy products and services in four categories: security, privacy, compliance, and transparency. Its privacy protection capabilities and practices have been validated through authoritative industry certifications and assessments, including ISO 27001 Information Security Management Systems certification, which covers 100% of its technical operation facilities, and ISO 27701 Privacy Information Management Systems certification.

To reinforce on-device security foundations and protect users’ core privacy and digital assets, Xiaomi has self-developed the MiTEE secure operating system to operate within an isolated environment that is separate from the main system. This ensures that core assets — such as facial templates, payment credentials, account tokens, and vehicle digital keys — never leave the device or travel beyond the endpoint.

For cross-device data protection, Xiaomi strictly adheres to four core principles: Authorization First, End-to-End & No Trace, Consistent Protection, and Secure Link. These assure high-standard data protection across multi-device collaboration scenarios.

To safeguard user data rights, Xiaomi has standardised the processing timeframe for Data Subject Requests (DSRs) to 15 days worldwide, which is significantly faster than the one-month period required by the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) — with a 100% response rate.

Green Products and Circular Economy

Guided by the 3R principles of Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle, Xiaomi manages resource efficiency and environmental impact through the entire lifecycle of its products.

Several smartphone models, including Xiaomi 15T Series and REDMI K90, use mid-plates made from 100% recycled, high-strength, high-thermal-conductivity die-cast aluminum. Smartphone charger housings incorporate 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic. The recycled aluminium usage ratio is 14.2% and 19%, respectively, for the Xiaomi YU7 Series and the Xiaomi SU7 Series EVs.

Xiaomi systematically integrates low-carbon and near-zero energy concepts into its designs and R&D. In 2025, it launched the world’s first Ultra-Low Standby Power Consumption Technology for 100W chargers, with an expected annual saving of hundreds of millions of kilowatt-hours of standby electricity consumption. Its refrigerator business has implemented expanded polystyrene (EPS) reduction initiatives by optimizing packaging design, reducing EPS usage per unit by 620g and cutting annual EPS consumption by nearly 310 tonnes.

More than 2 million used smartphones were recycled through trade-in programs during the year. In overseas markets, Xiaomi has positioned trade-in programs as a key driver of its global circular ecosystem. In 2025, it established trade-in capabilities in 14 markets. By the end of the Reporting Period, the program covered 24 countries and regions worldwide. The range of items eligible for recycling includes smartphones, electric scooters, TVs, smartwatches, and a wide range of electronic products.

Climate Resilience

Xiaomi has been adapting to climate change and advancing emissions reduction across its operations and value chain in line with the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C pathway. It has also been delivering technology products and services that are more resilient to climate impacts worldwide.

Xiaomi Smart Factory and Xiaomi EV Factory have obtained ISO 50001 Energy Management System certification. At the Xiaomi EV Factory, a regenerative thermal oxidizer (RTO) system was introduced to treat exhaust gas while recovering high-temperature heat for drying rooms. This achieved total annual heat recovery of 38,333 GJ. In addition, Xiaomi HyperCasting enabled a more compact production line and optimized die-casting workshop systems, which reduced temperature control units and operational load and saved approximately 1.82 million kWh of electricity annually. Xiaomi also carries out low-carbon logistics restructuring by continuing to shift from air freight to sea and rail transport. This reduced emissions by approximately 2,471 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2025.

Xiaomi procured over 40 million kWh of green electricity in 2025, which represents more than a 10-fold year-on-year increase in transaction volume. Through a model combining direct rooftop photovoltaic connection and green electricity trading, the Xiaomi Smart Home Appliances Factory has advanced renewable energy adoption and the decarbonisation of purchased electricity. By 2026, it plans for directly connected photovoltaic electricity to cover approximately 15% of its annual electricity demand.

Xiaomi invests in high-quality enterprises in the new energy vehicle industry chain. This investment focuses on low-carbon technology such as automotive-grade lightweight materials and efficient thermal management systems, enabling breakthroughs and the scaled application of key clean technologies.

Xiaomi is committed to leveraging technological innovation to build an advanced and continuously evolving technology ecosystem, providing users worldwide with a comprehensive, seamless, and sustainable smart-living experience.

 

The above highlights are excerpted from the 2025 ESG Report. Please refer to the full report (p.110-p.261) for more details.

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 a consumer electronics and smart manufacturing company with smartphones and smart hardware connected by an IoT platform at its core.

Embracing our vision of “Make friends with users and be the coolest company in the users’ hearts”, Xiaomi continuously pursues innovations, 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 one of the world’s leading smartphone companies. In December 2025, the MAU reached 754.1 million (including smartphones and tablets) globally. The Company has also established the world’s leading consumer AIoT (AI+IoT) platform. As of December 31, 2025, the number of IoT devices connected to its platform (excluding smartphones, laptops, and tablets) reached 1,079.2 million. In October 2023, Xiaomi upgraded its strategy to “Human × Car × Home” smart ecosystem, seamlessly merging personal devices, smart home products, and cars. Xiaomi always centers on humanity and is committed to providing comprehensive, better-connected experiences. Xiaomi products are present in more than 100 countries and regions around the world. In July 2025, Xiaomi was included in the Fortune Global 500 list for the seventh year in a row, ranking 297th.

Xiaomi is a constituent of the Hang Seng Index, Hang Seng China Enterprises Index, Hang Seng TECH Index, and Hang Seng China 50 Index.

April 30, 2026 0 comment
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