ASEAN's battery ambitions are moving from research and adoption toward industrial scale. ABTC 2026 will bring policymakers, manufacturers, investors, and researchers to Malaysia this August to discuss the standards, investment, supply chains, and partnerships needed to build a more competitive regional battery industry.
Acer remained the Philippines' leading laptop brand in the first five months of 2026, with a 37% share of the consumer segment and 34.5% of the gaming segment, according to Nielsen-GfK data cited by the company. The result extends a 20-year run at the top of the local laptop market from 2006 to 2025, based on IDC data referenced by Acer.
A login can pass an identity check and still look suspicious. SmartSafe RoamStatus gives businesses another signal by confirming whether a customer’s phone is roaming when a sensitive transaction takes place. Smart’s new GSMA certification could help banks, online stores, and digital platforms detect unusual activity without adding another step for the customer.
The vivo X300 FE brings classic street photography techniques to a smartphone through its dedicated Street Photography Mode. With ZEISS-inspired imaging profiles, quick-access camera controls, and manual shooting options, the device is designed to help users capture everyday moments with greater speed, creativity, and control.
Another major investment is coming to the Philippine IT-BPM sector.
TP is opening its 29th site in the country with a new PEZA-approved facility in Pasay, creating more than 1,000 jobs and reinforcing the Philippines’ role as a global hub for customer experience, digital transformation, and AI-powered business services.
No fiber? No problem.
Smart is making it easier to get connected with Home WiFi Postpaid now available in more than 100 Smart Stores nationwide. Better yet, new subscribers can enjoy 50% off monthly fees for the first four months for a limited time.
A smartphone can be more than a communication tool—it can become a livelihood tool.
More than 100 farmers, fisherfolk, and small business owners in Laguna are learning how to market their products online, improve digital skills, and protect themselves from scams through the Digital-PINAS initiative supported by PLDT and Smart. Here’s how technology is helping local communities build sustainable businesses.
EastWest Ageas has been certified as a Great Place To Work for the second consecutive year after earning an employee satisfaction score of 85%, highlighting the insurer’s continued focus on workplace culture, employee well-being, flexible work arrangements, and career development.
Your TV is no longer just a screen.
Samsung’s latest Vision AI TVs can recommend content, optimize picture and sound in real time, control your smart home, and even translate subtitles on the fly. Here’s how AI is changing the way we watch, play, and live.