From the Philippine nature that inspired its design to the 100% recycled plastic it’s made from, the Maya Bukad Card brings together Filipino creativity and more conscious design in something you can carry—and use—every day. Order yours on the Maya app.
AIQ is a free Filipino-made app designed to teach children how AI works, not just how to use it.
Built for ages 5 to 18, the app uses four age-based learning modes and a 36-lesson curriculum covering topics such as recommendation systems, hallucinations, machine judgment, and responsible AI use.
The 2026 COCONUTPhilippines Trade Fair generated PHP309.57 million in total sales, up sharply from PHP96.9 million the previous year. The five-day event brought together 300 coconut-focused MSMEs and highlighted value-added products, business matching, research, technology, and coordinated government support for the coconut industry.
Fitness is not only about pushing harder.
Samsung’s Galaxy Wellness Club combines training, running, and recovery with health insights from the Galaxy Watch9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra2, encouraging users to pay attention not just to performance, but also to how their bodies respond before, during, and after exercise.
Have an open-line Home WiFi router or an old Smart or PLDT Home WiFi device with an inactive SIM?
Smart’s new Home WiFi SIM 99 costs PHP99 and comes with 2GB of non-expiring data. It is 5G-ready and can also be used with Smart Home WiFi BIG DATA and UNLI promos.
VinFast has signed agreements with 13 dealer partners to develop 27 new showrooms across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The expansion supports VinFast’s target of reaching 60 dealerships in the Philippines in 2026, with new locations planned in Metro Manila, Cebu, Cagayan de Oro, Tacloban, and Subic Bay.
The HONOR Magic V6 is being positioned as a foldable built for different parts of everyday life, from work and sports to travel, social events, and content creation. The device features a 6,660mAh Silicon-Carbon Battery, IP68 and IP69 ratings, and a triple-camera system led by a 50MP main camera and 64MP telephoto camera.
Ford Motor Company has appointed Tim Wels as managing director of Ford Philippines effective November 1, 2026.
Wels currently serves as general manager for marketing and strategy at Ford Australia and brings nearly two decades of experience across retail, product and brand marketing, customer experience, and business strategy.
Smart Communications and Ericsson have completed a live pilot of Ericsson On-Demand’s Roaming Breakout service, which processes roaming data closer to where subscribers are located instead of routing traffic back to the Philippines. Tests in the US and the Philippines showed lower latency, smoother video calls and 4K streaming, and download speeds of up to five times faster in the demo environment.
The University of Santo Tomas has rolled out Gemini for Education across its campus, supporting more than 46,000 students and 2,000 faculty members across 22 degree-granting academic units. The initiative includes Gemini, Gemini Notebook, faculty training, e-learning specialists, and guidelines for responsible AI use in teaching and learning.
Synology is expanding its ActiveProtect platform for hybrid IT environments.
ActiveProtect Manager 2.0 adds support for Amazon EC2, Azure VM, Proxmox VE, Nutanix AHV, and Google Workspace, while upcoming APM 2.1 features will bring AI-driven anomaly detection, malware scanning, and automatic fallback to clean backups.
Suzuki has added a new neo-classic motorcycle to its Philippine lineup.
The GN160 pairs a 162cc fuel-injected engine with front ABS, an upright riding position, 18-inch wheels, USB charging, and a claimed 50.3km/L fuel economy. It is priced at PHP125,000 in Metallic Matte Concrete Gray and Pearlescent Black.
When was the last time you explored Manila like a tourist?
From September 25 to 27, the My Manila Tourism Expo 2026 takes over Foro de Intramuros with food, heritage, culture, performances, immersive experiences, and travel deals, along with the official launch of the city’s new “MANILA, MY MANILA” tourism campaign
Ford Philippines has brought back Truck Month this September with special offers on the refreshed Ranger and Everest lineup. Deals include cash savings, financing options, and the 5-Star Care Package, with an additional PHP20,000 cash savings available during Super September from September 16 to 20.
BYD is giving eligible owners added value on their next air-conditioning service.
From September 9 to October 31, customers who avail of the Vehicle Aircon Cleaning Package can get a free cabin air filter and CarTul Air & Surface Disinfecting Mist. The offer is open to BYD owners due for their one-year PMS or with 20,000 kilometers on the odometer