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Xiaomi opens exclusive service center in Manila

March 9, 2022 8:50 p.m.
Global technology leader Xiaomi inaugurated its second exclusive service center in the Philippines last March 5, as part of its initiative to provide premium after-sales service to its customers.

Located at the ground floor of SM City Manila beside the Manila City Hall, the Xiaomi Exclusive Service Center aims to provide a harmonious experience and luxurious treatment for its consumers, following the opening of the first Xiaomi exclusive service center last December 2021 in Bonifacio Global City.

Xiaomi fans can expect end-to-end service from product purchase up to after-sales support for the gadgets.

“The constant support of Xiaomi fans has been critical to our success. So, when it comes to their product concerns and service needs, Xiaomi strives to give the best possible experience to our devoted customers. The inauguration of our 2nd Exclusive Support Center brings to life our promise to provide excellent customer service to the Xiaomi community and that our fans can expect more branches to open in more key cities and extend this exclusive customer service experience to more Xiaomi fans nationwide,” shared Xiaomi Philippines Service Manager, Joel Salera.

Xiaomi announced last year that part of its goals for 2022 will be ramping up its after-sales service in the country.

Earlier in 2021, Xiaomi increased its after-sales touchpoints by growing from 10 to 20 service locations across the country, as well as adding 10 additional authorized service centers to serve Xiaomi TV products. A Xiaomi Contact Center was also established to support customers in the Philippines and the Americas.

Aside from enhanced customer service, Xiaomi fans may enjoy the benefits of Xiaomi’s second exclusive service center promo, which offers a 50% discount on out-of-warranty labor fees.

For more details about Xiaomi and concerns, customers can get in touch with the Xiaomi Toll-free Contact Center at 1-800-1312-0048 for PLDT/SMART or 1-800-8386-5529 for GLOBE. You may also email them at service.ph@xiaomi.com or mi-phfeedback@xiaomi.com or check the official website at mi.com/ph/service/repair.

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Satisfy your cravings with these best-selling Nanyang drinks

September 15, 2023 3:30 p.m.

Nanyang isn’t only known for its Laksa Prawn, Cheesy Chicken Chop Noodles and Singapore’s best selling Hainanese Chicken Rice and Kopi.

It also has several best-selling drinks to whet your appetite and satisfy your sweet tooth, such as Iced Teh Melaka, Kopi Jelly Milk Tea, Milo Dinosaur and Kopi O.

Head over to your nearest Nanyang branches nationwide.

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USA back on top; Germany takes Top 3 spot in FIBA World Ranking

September 15, 2023 1:28 p.m.

MIES (Switzerland) – The recent completion of the prestigious FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 has produced some eye-catching positive climbs in the latest FIBA World Ranking Men, presented by Nike.

USA reclaim pole position with 786.6 points after benefiting from their consistency at major tournaments over the last three summers. Finishing in fourth place at the FIBA Basketball World Cup where they outperformed former number one nation Spain, their run to the Semi-Finals came off the back of winning an Olympic title at Tokyo in 2021 and also taking bronze at the FIBA AmeriCup 2022.

Recently crowned FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 champions Germany have another slice of history to enjoy as they step into the top three of the rankings for the very first time after moving up a massive eight places and onto 759.7 points. Their stunning success made all the more incredible because of the fact they made the journey to the top step of the podium without tasting defeat.

Canada also have another reason to celebrate too, with their maiden FIBA Basketball World Cup medal fueling an even bigger rise of nine spots. They now occupy sixth position with 745.5 points.

Serbia performed in outstanding fashion to make the title game and their second-placed finish gave their fans something to be proud of. Those supporters can also now enjoy and reflect on their country being a top five nation again as they move up a place and into fifth position on 755.6 points.

Meanwhile, when it comes to the scale and impact of climbing the rankings in the upper echelon, nobody can match Latvia. They have rocketed up a staggering 22 places and into the top 10 after their heroic underdog displays which ensured they took fifth place at the FIBA Basketball World Cup. They now sit in 8th position on 743.7 points.

There were many other teams who impressed at the flagship event, including Brazil who recorded three wins in five games and moves up a place into 12th in the rankings on 660.5 points. The Americas region can also boast a nice move upwards of five places into 16th for Puerto Rico on 611.1 points, while Dominican Republic rise six spots into 18th place on 561.9 points.

There were also notable improvements for Georgia who move up 10 positions and into 23rd on 465.9 points, Japan jump 11 spots to 26th on 432.2 points and Lebanon claim an uplift of 16 places into 28th on 423.3.

One nation that truly made everyone sit up and take notice at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 were first-timers South Sudan. They made history by beating China to claim a first win at the event, then pushing on to beat the Philippines and Angola. This has resulted in a sensational climb of 32 spots in the rankings. They now find themselves in 31st place with 375.5 points.

For more information about the method used in the calculation of the FIBA World Ranking Men, please refer to the “How It Works” section.

Click here to view the full FIBA World Ranking Men, presented by Nike.