Lazada Philippines is strengthening its support for Filipino entrepreneurs through expanded partnerships with government agencies and the relaunch of LazGrow Together. The initiative provides MSMEs with training, onboarding, business tools, and access to a trusted marketplace to help them build sustainable brands and grow their online businesses.
BPI is bringing banking closer to where Filipinos live and shop. Through its new Himala campaign, customers can now open accounts, apply for BPI products, and make cash deposits and withdrawals at thousands of partner stores across the country, making everyday banking more accessible than ever.
Smartphones may dominate everyday communication, but a dedicated home landline still has an important role to play. Included with every PLDT Home Fiber plan, the landline provides a dedicated home number for family communication, emergency calls, and everyday connectivity alongside high-speed fiber internet.
Spec sheets can highlight feature lists. But the real test begins once these vehicles face the flooded streets and congested traffic that define everyday driving in the Philippines. So while the future of mobility may already be here, one question remains: Are modern vehicles truly ready for the Philippines?
Previous generations dreamed of owning the right car. This generation is simply trying to move through the city smarter, faster, and more affordably. In that sense, the future of Philippine mobility won’t be defined by horsepower or price tags, but by how well technology helps people reclaim the time, freedom, and opportunities that traffic has long taken away.
The car was never just a vehicle. In the Philippines, it became a symbol of having made it, of no longer being constrained by a public transport system that has failed generations of commuters. Changing mobility therefore means changing that story. It begins by acknowledging that the narrative we have embraced for decades—that more roads and more cars automatically mean more freedom—has cost us far more than we have been willing to admit.
Real progress will not come from moving more vehicles. It will come from moving more people, more efficiently, more sustainably, and with more choices than they have today.
HUAWEI has launched the WATCH GT Runner 2 Racing Legend in the Philippines, introducing a new colorway for its performance-focused smartwatch co-developed with marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge. Priced at PHP19,999, the smartwatch combines AI-powered marathon coaching, advanced positioning technology, and comprehensive fitness tracking. Customers who purchase the device from June 30 to July 31 can also receive launch freebies worth up to PHP11,384.
Midea highlights how its SmartHome app helps users monitor and manage household energy consumption through centralized appliance control, AI-assisted energy optimization, scheduling, real-time power monitoring, and automated energy-saving modes. Compatible with Midea smart appliances and selected third-party smart devices, the app is designed to help households reduce electricity consumption while simplifying smart home management.
Co-engineered with Leica, the Xiaomi 17T Series combines large silicon-carbon batteries, MediaTek processors, TÜV Rheinland-certified displays, and Xiaomi HyperAI features in a package designed to keep up with demanding daily routines.