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CARRIER SLIM BRINGS COOLING INTO MODERN HOME DESIGN

Carrier is bringing air conditioning closer to the home-design conversation. At the Carrier Home Design Studio in BGC, homeowners and designers explored how cooling can be planned alongside layout, interiors, and everyday use. The Carrier Slim is now available in 2.5HP, 3.0HP, and 4.0HP capacities.

PSBANK MARKS 66 YEARS OF BANKING ACROSS GENERATIONS

PSBank is marking its 66th anniversary by highlighting how its banking services have evolved alongside generations of Filipino customers. From its first branch in Plaza Miranda in 1960, the bank has expanded to 250 branches and more than 500 ATMs nationwide, complemented by digital services, free InstaPay transfers, online account opening, and faster loan decisions.

TP Philippines opens 10,000 Customer Expert roles at Sep 28 job fair

TP in the Philippines is opening more than 10,000 Customer Expert roles at its Metro Manila Grand Job Fair on September 28. The one-day hiring event at Dusit Thani Hotel in Makati is open to experienced BPO professionals, fresh graduates, career shifters, and first-time applicants. Candidates can pre-register ahead of the event and may be interviewed and hired within the day.

Yamaha SEC Racing Team scores multiple wins at MotoIR Round 5

Yamaha SEC Racing Team scored multiple victories and podium finishes during Round 5 of the 2026 Motul MotoIR National Championship at Tarlac Circuit Hill. McKinley Kyle Paz won the Super Underbone Open GP Sprint Race, April King Mascardo took the main Open GP victory, while JM Malonzo and Justinne Bethany Tolentino added podium finishes in their respective categories.

Philippine International Truck Show debuts this October at SMX Manila

The first Philippine International Truck Show is set for October 22 to 24 at SMX Convention Center Manila. PITS 2026 will bring together truck brands, Philippine body builders, fleet operators, logistics companies, suppliers, government representatives, and other industry stakeholders, with free admission throughout the three-day event.

Toyota PH tapped as regional training hub for Asia distributors

Toyota Motor Philippines is taking on a bigger regional role. Toyota Motor Asia has selected TMP to conduct Body, Paint, and Estimation training for instructors from Toyota affiliates across Asia, with the first batch from Indonesia, Laos, Thailand, and Pakistan completing sessions in Santa Rosa, Laguna.

Hong Kong Disneyland brings back A Disney Christmas for 2026

“A Disney Christmas” returns to Hong Kong Disneyland from November 20, 2026 to January 3, 2027. This year’s celebration brings festive experiences to World of Frozen, a new daytime castle stage moment, the return of Disney Christmas Live in Concert!, a New Year’s Eve Countdown, and limited-time ticket and hotel offers.

Isla LPG launches DOE-recognized training arm for LPG practitioners

Isla LPG Corporation has launched Isla EDGE, its dedicated training arm for LPG practitioners, after the Department of Energy recognized it as one of the country’s LPG Training Organizations. The program focuses on safety, technical competency, responsible distribution, sales practices, and compliance across the LPG value chain.

Yamaha brings YECVT Shift to Performance to Cebu

Yamaha Motor Philippines brought the second leg of YECVT: Shift to Performance to Cebu, giving 116 riders and community members a closer look at the NMAX TECHMAX. The event combined maintenance demos, Yamaha parts support, safety briefings, and a real-road ride experience highlighting the YECVT system’s three-level downshift function and transitions between touring and sport modes.

BAJAJ WEGO P5009 brings electric three-wheel mobility to PH

The BAJAJ WEGO P5009 brings full-electric mobility to the three-wheeler segment with up to 212km of range, four driving modes, and a 4.5-hour charging time. Priced at PHP329,888, it is positioned for daily earners, businesses, and fleet or LGU use, with estimated charging cost at about PHP0.80 per kilometer based on the assumptions in the supplied material.

Kia EV3 brings award-winning design and 511km range to PH

The Kia EV3 is now in the Philippines. Kia’s new compact electric SUV combines a 58.3kWh battery with up to 511km of NEDC range, 204PS and 283Nm, a 30-inch Triple Panoramic display, and Kia DriveWise safety technologies. Introductory pricing starts at PHP1.868 million until October 31.

20 sim racers advance to TGR Esports National Finals

Twenty sim racers will compete in the 2026 TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Philippines Esports GT Championship National Finals on September 27 at SMX Convention Center Manila. The top 10 Sporting Class and top 10 Junior Class qualifiers emerged from more than 400 participants nationwide, with class champions earning PHP100,000 and slots in the Asia Finals.

Share Your Care: Project CAREVenture 2026 | Hataw PUP

Unlike the usual campus festivities, CAREventure will unfold on September 25, 2026 at Handicapped Center Lourdes, Inc. in Pandacan, Manila, where children of varying abilities will be welcomed into a day designed just for them. rganized by Hataw PUP, the initiative invites students to step into a space where empathy becomes action and inclusivity is celebrated through color, music, and play.

Acer debuts first Googlebook 14 with Gemini Intelligence

Acer has introduced the Googlebook 14, its first laptop in Google’s new Googlebook category and the industry’s first convertible Googlebook. Designed for Gemini Intelligence, it features up to an Intel Core Ultra 7 355 processor, a 14-inch 3K OLED touch display, up to 32GB LPDDR5X memory, Wi-Fi 7, and a 1.14kg aluminum-magnesium chassis.

HONOR 600S Confirmed to Launch in the Philippines on October 1

Built for young professionals, creators, and digital-savvy users, the HONOR 600S combines entertainment, content creation, work, business, and connectivity in a smartphone made for everyday life. It officially launches in the Philippines on October 1, 2026.

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