Your bonus does not have to disappear into a cart full of things you will barely remember by January. It can go toward Sharp's Home Lineup for a cooler bedroom, cleaner air, a kitchen that is easier to manage, a better movie night, or a laundry routine that takes less out of your week.
Visa and MOONTON Games have kicked off their partnership with MPL Philippines Season 18, which drew 20,000 onsite fans and a peak of more than 1.49 million concurrent viewers. Visa cardholders had early access to the Visa Mythical Glory Day Pass, and Visa sponsored the Alamat Awards. The partnership follows Visa's role as Global Payment Partner for the M8 to M10 World Championships.
The wins come as TP marks 30 years in the Philippines, with 29 sites and a 60,000-strong workforce. In 2025, renewable energy made up 63 percent of its energy consumption.
Roblox has appointed Joel Neoh as managing director for Southeast Asia and Oceania. He will lead Roblox's strategy in the two regions and focus on supporting developers and creators, helping local studios grow, and working with parents, regulators, and communities.
The summit will explore the Philippines’ Electronic Invoicing System (EIS), electronic sales reporting, ERP and finance-system integration, compliance automation, digital archiving, data governance, and AI-powered tax operations.
Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy A18 and Galaxy A08 in the Philippines. Both phones have Circle to Search with Google, AI agents that can work with Gemini and Perplexity, IP64 dust and splash resistance, and up to six generations of OS upgrades. The Galaxy A08 has a 6,000mAh battery and is available now from PHP11,190, with up to PHP1,200 off until November 30. The Galaxy A18 arrives by December 2026.
Decarbonization may be a growth strategy for manufacturers, not just a cost. A new World Economic Forum white paper with Tata Consultancy Services notes that the green economy exceeds USD5 trillion a year and is growing at twice the pace of conventional revenues, yet only 8 percent of large listed companies assessed have decarbonization plans. Case studies include a 107 percent ROI at Foxconn Industrial Internet and a 43 percent boost in production capacity at Beko's Eskişehir factory.
The POCO C95 Pro is now in the Philippines with a 7,500mAh battery, 45W turbo charging, a 6.9-inch 120Hz display, and IP64 dust and splash resistance. It comes in Blue, Green, and Black. Early bird prices run until November 15, starting at PHP11,999 for the 6GB + 128GB variant. With the Shopee rebate and voucher, it can go as low as PHP10,599.
Launching a DDoS attack can cost less than a cup of coffee. Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence analyzed more than 256,000 darknet posts and identified 148 DDoS actors active since at least 2024. Brokered attacks range from USD30 to USD2,000, DDoS-as-a-Service subscriptions can start at USD1, and application-layer attacks appear in 92 percent of offers.