AI is moving deeper into Philippine classrooms, with teachers at the center of the transition.
DepEd and Microsoft are expanding their partnership to give 1 million Filipino public school teachers access to Microsoft Copilot. The initiative also builds on AI training that has already registered more than 175,000 educators and literacy tools being used to help teachers identify reading gaps and respond more quickly.
BPI Debit Mastercard holders can add their cards to Google Wallet and use Google Pay for contactless transactions on compatible Android devices. The service supports in-store, in-app, and online payments while using security measures designed to keep actual card details from being shared with merchants.
Power Mac Center is celebrating its 32nd anniversary in the Philippines with Mission 32, a month-long campaign culminating in an interactive fan event at SM Megamall Fashion Hall from August 26 to 31, 2026. The celebration includes 1 Infinite loyalty rewards, anniversary merchandise, special offers, training sessions, and service promotions.
The FedEx/JA International Trade Challenge has marked its 20th year by bringing together 48 student finalists from across Asia Pacific for a live competition in Singapore.
This year’s challenge asked teams to create a market-entry strategy for a sustainable product made from repurposed packaging materials, with Cambodia as the target market. Team Ascent, made up of students from Indonesia and South Korea, took first place, while teams from Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Indonesia completed the top three.
Pag-IBIG Fund’s gross housing-related assets reached PHP1.01 trillion as of July 31, 2026, as its housing portfolio continued to grow with more financing extended to members buying, building, and improving their homes, as well as to institutions supporting housing development.
Buying an air conditioner seems simple enough until you actually have to pick one. Most people start with brand, horsepower and price, but the type of aircon matters just as much. It affects where you can install it, how noisy it is, what it costs to fit and what sort of aircon service and maintenance it will need later.
Great cooking starts with great ingredients.
Two-Michelin-Star chef Josh Boutwood puts freshness at the center of elevated home dining with the Toshiba Japandi Refrigerator. With HydroFRESH technology for moisture retention and PureAIR technology for antibacterial cleanliness and flavor protection, the refrigerator is designed to help preserve the color, texture, and taste of fresh ingredients while bringing minimalist Japandi style into the kitchen.
The Philippine coconut industry takes center stage at the 2026 COCONUTPhilippines Trade Fair, which will bring together approximately 300 coconut micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from across the country from August 26 to 30 at the SMX Convention Center Manila in Pasay City.
LAC is adding more than 70 years of European nutritional science to its wellness portfolio.
The V3 Group health and wellness brand has acquired MASQUELIER’S® French Pine Bark Extract and its patented technology, strengthening LAC’s science-backed product platform as it continues expanding across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, and other international markets.