Yamaha Motor Philippines concluded its nationwide WE DEFY campaign in Mindanao with 80 Yamaha Club riders gathering in Panabo City before riding to Jack’s Ridge in Davao City. The final leg followed earlier stops in Luzon and Cebu and focused on community, riding culture, individuality, and safe group riding.

Security Bank has expanded its sanctions-screening coverage tenfold through Tookitaki’s FinCense Screening platform. The implementation now covers 100% of related contacts and uses AI-based matching to account for variations in spelling, name order, phonetics, languages, and scripts. The project was recognized at the Asian Technology Excellence Awards 2026.

SkyroCredit is giving users more control over how they earn rewards with a new customizable cashback program. Eligible customers can choose four out of seven spending categories each month and earn up to 30% cashback, with no minimum spend required. Earned cashback can be applied toward future SkyroCredit purchases.

Dyson Beauty has introduced a limited-edition Plum and Copper colorway for the festive season, showcased by Asia Pacific ambassadors Jang Won Young and Park Bo Gum. The collection features the Dyson Airwrap Co-anda 2x multi-styler and dryer, with the special-edition model set to launch soon in the Philippines.

luvit is offering newly approved card users up to PHP200 in cashback vouchers through its First Luv campaign, which runs until December 31, 2026. Qualified users can earn cashback on eligible purchases made through the luvit virtual card, physical Mastercard, or participating QR Ph merchants.

VinFast’s Total Cost of Ownership Calculator estimates that a family driving 1,000km per month could spend PHP1,502,167 to own a VF MPV 7 with the battery included over three years, compared with PHP1,915,148 for a conventional ICE vehicle. The calculator projects potential savings of PHP412,981, or 22%, based on the assumptions used in the comparison.

As of this writing, the Trails series is set to become a household name in the RPG world with one of the highest average ratings on Metacritic for all games released in 2026. The question is: can Trails in the Sky: 2nd Chapter put the series on par with genre legends like Final Fantasy?

Heading overseas for the holidays? Smart Travē is offering lower travel eSIM rates across more than 100 destinations. Travelers can get 3GB for USD5.75, 10GB for USD12, or a 1GB pack for USD3, with eSIM purchase and activation handled through the Smart Travē app on compatible devices.

VinFast is deploying 11 VF MPV 7 electric vehicles for delegates attending the 44th ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting and its Associated Meetings from October 5 to 8. The seven-seat electric MPV combines a 60.13kWh battery, up to 450km of NEDC-rated range, and up to 1,240 liters of cargo capacity.

Retail Treasury Bond 32 is now available through GBonds on GCash, offering a 6.875% annual yield over a 2.5-year term. Investors can start with PHP5,000 during the primary offer period until October 7, with quarterly interest payments and zero processing fees during the offer window. RTBs may also be sold on the secondary market before maturity, although the selling price may be higher or lower than the original purchase price.

Pag-IBIG Fund and Megawide marked the first topping-off milestone under their partnership as two residential buildings at JAB Residences in Dasmariñas City, Cavite completed their main structural works toward the development of nearly 4,000 housing units for Filipino workers and their families.

BOTTOMLINE: The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is for someone who is techy without needing to be obsessed with technology, someone who appreciates good design without needing their phone to be their personality, and someone who values useful features more than having every possible feature.

f we want students to avoid risky or unauthorized sources, simply telling them what not to use is not enough. Universities can improve library support, expand database access where possible, promote open-access materials, and teach students how to locate legitimate versions of papers. Libraries can help students navigate Philippine eLib, institutional repositories, and other trusted resources, while publishers and research organizations can continue developing models that make scholarly literature more accessible.

Globe is expanding access to Khan Academy Philippines through GoLEARN, giving students, parents, and teachers easier access to free digital learning resources and AI-powered tools. Go59 includes 1GB of allocated data for Khan Academy, while Go+99 with GoLEARN includes 8GB, with access to lessons, exercises, progress tools, and Khanmigo.

Nike has introduced a new race-day footwear system built around three distinct shoes: Nike Apex, Alphafly 4, and Swooshfly. Rather than positioning them as a hierarchy, Nike designed each model for a different race-day experience, from runners chasing maximum marathon performance to those stepping onto a starting line for the first time.