Lifestyle

Digital Walker marks 20 years with ‘Walk Into the Future’

Digital Walker is turning 20. From August 20 to 23, the brand is taking over the Glorietta Palm Drive Activity Center for “Walk Into the Future,” featuring interactive activities, tech showcases, games, giveaways, raffle prizes, and anniversary offers across participating products.

Pag-IBIG, City Government of Naga help employees become homeowners

The Naga City Employees’ Housing Project initially covers 576 housing units, each priced at PHP350,000. Making the homes even more affordable, qualified employees may purchase them through Pag-IBIG Housing Loans at a subsidized interest rate of just 3% per annum for the first five years under the Expanded 4PH Program.

EastWest expands digital access to retirement investing with DragonFi, Luna Securities

Retirement investing is getting more accessible through digital platforms. EastWest has partnered with DragonFi and Luna Securities to expand access to its Personal Equity and Retirement Account products. With a minimum initial investment of PHP2,000, EastWest PERA gives local investors and OFWs another way to build long-term retirement savings through familiar digital investment channels.

Future Menus 2026 serves up the next big food trends

What does the future of food taste like? Future Menus 2026 brought together 15 merchants to explore heritage cuisine, elevated street food, borderless flavors, and more personalized dining experiences. With GCash for Business powering the event’s first cashless edition, the food crawl also showed how digital payments and ordering tools are becoming part of the evolving dining experience.

Spotify traces SB19’s rise from RADAR to Lollapalooza

From 141,489 monthly listeners to more than 1.4 million. Spotify’s The Come Up looks back at SB19’s six-year journey from joining RADAR Philippines in 2020 to becoming the first P-Pop group to perform at Lollapalooza. Along the way, playlists, collaborations, podcasts, and fan-driven experiences helped bring the group’s music to more listeners around the world.

Power Mac Center, The Loop open new stores in Davao

More tech choices are now closer to customers in Davao. Power Mac Center and The Loop have opened new stores at Gaisano Mall of Davao, giving shoppers access to Apple and Android devices, premium accessories, product demonstrations, consultations, and related support. Purchases at both stores can also earn points through the 1 Infinite loyalty program.

Acer Day turns 10 with The Music Run

Ready to run to the beat? Acer Philippines is kicking off the 10th anniversary of Acer Day with The Music Run, bringing together fitness, music, technology, and a high-energy celebration at the SM MOA Complex on August 22. Runners can take on 5km or 10km routes filled with themed Music Zones before the Acer Day festivities continue with a concert later in the month.

Smart supports SM Tech & Play Month 2026 nationwide

Gaming, creator culture, and technology take center stage at SM Tech & Play Month 2026. Smart is supporting the nationwide campaign with activities ranging from esports and cosplay to gadget discovery zones, creator engagements, collectibles, and technology showcases across SM Supermalls.

Wise expands PHP services for Filipinos living and working across borders

Wise is making it easier to receive and spend Philippine pesos across borders. New features include PHP account details for users abroad, QR Ph payments directly from a Wise balance, and higher real-time InstaPay receiving limits of up to PHP 500,000 for Wise Business customers.