The 2026 TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Philippine Cup wrapped up on October 24 at Clark International Speedway. Alain Gabriel Alzona won the Super Sporting Class, Bern Zaragoza took the Sporting Class, and Iñigo Anton won the inaugural Tamaraw Class. Toyota Motor Philippines also unveiled the GR 86 one-make race car and announced a GR 86 Class for the 2027 season.
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.
Ford Philippines held its first-ever Ford Service Fest at the Ford Learning Center in Calamba, Laguna, bringing together more than 50 owners and club members. They joined dealer-led sessions, free quick inspections, a Mobile Service Vehicle showcase, car care tips from Ford technical experts, test drives, and a tour of the Parts Distribution Center, all under the Ford Family Guarantee aftersales program.
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.
Isuzu Philippines has added the New D-MAX LS 4x2 AT to its pickup lineup, aimed at people who juggle work, business, family, and weekend plans. It has the RZ4E Blue Power turbodiesel with a six-speed automatic, a 10.1-inch infotainment system, 17-inch alloy wheels, a reverse camera, and safety features such as stability control and hill start assist. The special introductory price is PHP1,549,000 until December 31, 2026.
Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) Secretary and Pag-IBIG Fund Board Chairman Jose Ramon P. Aliling reported that from January to September, Pag-IBIG Fund financed 68,514 homes worth PHP111.29 billion, up from 59,789 homes worth PHP93.03 billion during the same period last year. This represents a 15% increase in homes financed and a 20% rise in housing loan releases.
nchcape has appointed Robert McAllister as country head of Inchcape Philippines, which distributes Mercedes-Benz passenger cars, trucks, and buses and Jaguar Land Rover, and operates the retail business of Harley-Davidson.
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.
Just in time for Undas, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. led the opening of NLEX-C5 Northlink Segment 8.2 Section 1A on October 29. The 2-kilometer section links Quirino Highway in Quezon City to the NLEX Mindanao Toll Plaza in Valenzuela City, gives motorists direct access to the NLEX Connector, and is expected to serve about 11,000 vehicles daily. It is open 24/7 to all vehicle classes.
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.
Three races, three different overall winners at Round 3 of the 2026 SEAOIL Radical Challenge Philippines. Defending SR1 champion Juha Turalba returned with a win, Jaime Almario took the final race, and JR Gan won Race 1 in SR1, while Andre Rodrigues extended his SR3 streak to seven. Rodrigues leads SR3, Gan leads SR1, and both titles will be decided at Clark International Speedway on November 20 to 21.
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.
The Philippine Tech Show 2027 is set for April 6 to 7, 2027, at the SMX Convention Center Manila. Organized by the Philippine Cable and Telecommunications Association, this year's theme is "NEXT," covering telecommunications, ICT, cybersecurity, cloud, and artificial intelligence.