The Motorcycle Development Program Participants Association and the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines held a product identification seminar in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, to help law enforcement personnel recognize counterfeit motorcycle components. The initiative supports MDPPA’s Tropang MAALAM road safety campaign and focused on frequently replaced parts such as brake pads, engine oil, drive belts, and pistons.

Gen Z Filipinos still aspire to financial stability, meaningful work, good health, and homeownership, but rising costs and financial uncertainty are reshaping how they pursue those goals. EastWest Ageas highlights growing financial literacy and access to formal financial tools as young adults balance present expenses with longer-term plans.

TNT is launching SAYAOKE, a nationwide online karaoke competition that will connect aspiring singers from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao through live, real-time singing battles powered by TNT 5G. Forty-eight finalists will advance from online auditions to an online bootcamp and weekly TikTok Live showdowns, with PHP300,000 in cash up for grabs in each weekly competition.

Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo is joining Gran Turismo 7 this October, bringing Xiaomi Auto’s futuristic EV concept into the racing simulator alongside the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra. Gran Turismo 7 will also introduce its first dedicated EV Driving Experience, featuring challenges designed around the acceleration, braking, and handling characteristics of high-performance electric vehicles.

TCL PV TECH is introducing the BlueArk X1 in the Philippines, an all-in-one residential energy storage system that combines an inverter, battery system, and Energy Management System in one platform. Its modular design starts at 8kWh and can scale up to 128kWh, with single-phase 6kW and 8kW models arriving from October 2026 and a three-phase series planned for 2027.

Designed for modern Filipino women, the CAMON Slim 5G combines a 6.39mm body, 6,000mAh battery, 50MP Sony LYTIA 700C camera, practical AI tools and IP-rated protection

GCash is encouraging Filipinos to identify the saving habits that best match their goals, from setting aside leftover money and building an emergency fund to saving for specific purchases or long-term milestones. Through GSave, users can separate savings from everyday spending, with selected high-yield savings accounts offering rates of up to 3.5% and UNO Time Deposit offering up to 5.5% p.a.

The GAC GN8 PHEV Executive combines first-class second-row seating, a plug-in hybrid powertrain, up to 120km of electric range, more than 1,000km of combined range, DC fast charging, and a technology-rich cabin. It sits at the top of GAC’s MPV lineup and is offered at an introductory price of PHP3.338 million for reservations placed until December 31, 2026.

ASUS has launched the new Zenbook 14 UX3480 in the Philippines with Intel, AMD, and Snapdragon processor options, Copilot+ PC capabilities, ASUS OLED displays, and a lightweight all-metal design starting at 1.1kg. The lineup arrives in Arctic Blue and Komodo Coral, with Zabriskie Beige coming later in Q4 2026, at introductory prices starting from PHP76,995.

BYD and DENZA are bringing Super Experience Week to BGC from October 8 to 11, with vehicle displays, test drives, EV safety activities, exclusive offers, and previews of upcoming models. Visitors can experience the BYD and DENZA lineups, see YANGWANG models on display, and get an early look at the DENZA Z9 GT ahead of its targeted Philippine launch in Q1 2027.

Emirates will hold its first pilot recruitment roadshow in the Philippines on October 28–29, 2026, in cooperation with IPAMS. The Manila sessions are open to experienced commercial pilots interested in First Officer, Direct Entry Captain, and Accelerated Command Programme opportunities with the Dubai-based airline.

Maya is strengthening customer account protection through its in-app Security Center, which brings together trusted-phone management, biometric approval for Send Money, login history, card freezing, transfer limits, and account information controls. The tools complement Maya’s AI-supported fraud monitoring and broader scam-awareness initiatives.

Bron has launched FaceScan, a wallet recovery feature powered by iProov’s Dynamic Liveness technology. The feature allows users who lose access to their passkeys or devices to recover their self-custodial wallet through a face scan that verifies they are the same person who originally set up the account.

Robinsons Land Corporation has joined Pag-IBIG Fund’s growing roster of leading developer partners offering homes priced within Filipino workers’ reach and available for purchase through the Pag-IBIG Housing Loan under President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (Expanded 4PH) Program.

BingoPlus joined the 2026 Filipino Music Awards at the Mall of Asia Arena in celebrating Filipino artists, fans, and the wider local music community. KAIA was named BingoPlus Star of the Night through an interactive vote, while Organisasyon ng mga Pilipinong Mang-Aawit received the Music Foundation of the Year award and a special donation in recognition of its support for aspiring Filipino musicians.