Equinix is doubling down on digital inclusion with a new USD50-million commitment to the Equinix Foundation.
The added funding will support internet access, digital skills training, and technical career pathways around the world. In the Philippines, one of the Foundation’s partners is Kadakareer, which helps underserved Filipino students build skills and pursue opportunities in the digital economy.
Heart health is not only a concern for older adults.
Ahead of World Heart Day, LAC Philippines is encouraging Filipinos to pay closer attention to everyday habits, regular health checks, cholesterol, and circulation earlier in life. The message is simple: proactive cardiovascular care can begin long before warning signs appear.
Dyson is taking its engineering approach into oral care.
The new Dyson CameraJet combines a macro camera, machine learning, variable sonic brushing, and a precision mouthrinse jet designed to detect and target gaps between teeth in real time. It also connects to the MyDyson app for live viewing, guided cleaning, coverage mapping, and brushing feedback.
Google is offering eligible college and university students in the Philippines one year of Google AI Plus at no cost. The plan includes Study Notebooks, Gemini Omni, interactive visualizations, Gemini Live, Daily Brief, and 400GB of cloud storage across Google Drive, Gmail, and Google Photos.
Pag-IBIG Fund continues to make homeownership more affordable for Filipino workers under the Expanded 4PH Program. The agency emphasized its commitment to keep homeownership within reach through a subsidized 3 percent rate for qualified socialized housing borrowers, special promotional rates, and a higher PHP10-million housing loan limit.
Metrobank will hold its Live & Drive: Home & Car Loan Fest on September 12–13, 2026, at the SM Megamall Fashion Hall, bringing together participating automotive brands, property developers, solar solutions, and financing options for prospective car and home buyers.
The Ber months are here, and Lazada is starting the holiday shopping season early.
Its 9.9 Mega Brands Sale runs from September 8 at 8 PM to September 11, with up to 90% off LazFlash Deals, free shipping offers, vouchers worth up to PHP3,000, and LazzieChat to help shoppers find products more easily.
Wattpad is celebrating its 20th anniversary at the Manila International Book Fair 2026 from September 9 to 13 at the SMX Convention Center. The five-day program includes author signings, meet-and-greets, a Reader Passport activity, exclusive anniversary merchandise, a mainstage panel, and a Hershey’s activation featuring popular Filipino Wattpad creators.
Salmon Finance is expanding its reach in Visayas and Mindanao through a deeper partnership with EMCOR.
More than 100 EMCOR stores are now part of Salmon’s nationwide partner network, giving customers access to Product Loans for appliances, furniture, and gadgets, as well as Moto Loans for motorcycles. Applications can be completed with help from in-store Salmon Ambassadors, with approval possible in as fast as one minute.