The annual Manila Bulletin Earth+Lens has become a meaningful tradition that highlights the country’s beauty through powerful photography. For its 2025 edition, the exhibit was unveiled on August 28 at the Maynila Ballroom of the Manila Hotel, in partnership with the Department of Tourism (DOT) and HUAWEI.
This year’s theme, “Through the Filipino Eyes,” celebrates the nation’s landscapes, culture, and heritage as seen by Filipino photographers. The goal is to inspire pride, promote responsible tourism, and raise awareness of the need to protect natural and cultural landmarks.
Capturing the Philippines with HUAWEI Pura 80 Series
All showcased images were taken using smartphones, proving how far mobile photography has come. Featured works included those of Gab Mejia, Jim De Ramos, and Manila Bulletin’s own content creators John Louie Abrina, Jaime Misalucha Jr., and Santi San Juan. A special highlight was the collection of overseas shots from renowned Filipino artist Kublai Millan, which added international depth to the event.
Photographer and multimedia artist Gab Mejia shared his experience of documenting communities in Zamboanga del Sur and Rizal, and how technology helped him tell their stories.
All showcased images were taken using smartphones, proving how far mobile photography has come. Featured works included those of Gab Mejia, Jim De Ramos, and Manila Bulletin’s own content creators John Louie Abrina, Jaime Misalucha Jr., and Santi San Juan. A special highlight was the collection of overseas shots from renowned Filipino artist Kublai Millan, which added international depth to the event.
Photographer and multimedia artist Gab Mejia shared his experience of documenting communities in Zamboanga del Sur and Rizal, and how technology helped him tell their stories.
“I always remember how lucky I am to be a Filipino who realizes how rich our natural and cultural heritage is right here, that there are just so much stories that we can discover. Using the HUAWEI Pura 80 Ultra allowed me to be really versatile and dynamic in how it just integrates and flows with the craft I have as a photographer,” Mejia said.
A Shared Vision for Tourism and Culture
The Department of Tourism reaffirmed its support for Earth+Lens 2025, aligning it with the “Love the Philippines” campaign that encourages Filipinos to celebrate and preserve the country’s natural wonders.
The Department of Tourism reaffirmed its support for Earth+Lens 2025, aligning it with the “Love the Philippines” campaign that encourages Filipinos to celebrate and preserve the country’s natural wonders.
Manila Bulletin president Dr. Emil Yap III also acknowledged the role of their partners, saying: “This event would not be possible without the support of our partners. To Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco of the Department of Tourism, thank you for championing our country’s natural wonders. And to HUAWEI Philippines, we are grateful for your innovation that empowers artists and storytellers to capture and share these powerful images.”
HUAWEI Pura 80 Series Launch
Adding excitement to the event, HUAWEI Philippines officially introduced the Pura 80, the base model of the series, with pre-orders starting on August 29, 2025.
HUAWEI’s newest flagship features the industry’s first Switchable Dual Telephoto Camera, alongside a 50MP 1-inch Ultra Lighting HDR main camera, a 40MP f/2.2 Ultra-Wide Angle camera, and an Ultra Chroma camera. With Ultra Lighting Macro Telephoto, Ultra-Wide Angle, 100x digital zoom, and advanced optical zoom capabilities, the Pura 80 Series proved its strength in the stunning photos showcased at the exhibit.
HUAWEI also encouraged photographers worldwide to join the XMAGE Awards, a platform to share unique perspectives through smartphone photography.
HUAWEI’s newest flagship features the industry’s first Switchable Dual Telephoto Camera, alongside a 50MP 1-inch Ultra Lighting HDR main camera, a 40MP f/2.2 Ultra-Wide Angle camera, and an Ultra Chroma camera. With Ultra Lighting Macro Telephoto, Ultra-Wide Angle, 100x digital zoom, and advanced optical zoom capabilities, the Pura 80 Series proved its strength in the stunning photos showcased at the exhibit.
HUAWEI also encouraged photographers worldwide to join the XMAGE Awards, a platform to share unique perspectives through smartphone photography.
Celebrating Stories Through Images
The Earth+Lens 2025 is more than just a photo exhibit—it’s a call to appreciate, protect, and promote the Philippines’ natural and cultural treasures. With the partnership of Manila Bulletin, DOT, and HUAWEI, the event highlights how technology and artistry can work together to inspire and tell powerful stories.
The Earth+Lens 2025 is more than just a photo exhibit—it’s a call to appreciate, protect, and promote the Philippines’ natural and cultural treasures. With the partnership of Manila Bulletin, DOT, and HUAWEI, the event highlights how technology and artistry can work together to inspire and tell powerful stories.
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