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Eastern Communications has been officially recognized by Cisco as a Cisco Preferred Networking Partner, placing the Philippines’ pioneer telecommunications and ICT solutions provider among the first in the Philippines to earn the designation ahead of the global rollout of the Cisco 360 Partner Program in January 2026. The designation is given to partners that demonstrate advanced technical capability, strong lifecycle practices, and deep customer engagement. This recognition marks a strategic milestone for Eastern Communications as it strengthens its role in the country’s rapidly evolving, AI-enabled digital economy. The Cisco 360 Partner Program, considered the company’s most significant partner transformation in 25 years, introduces new specializations, incentives, and bonuses that place greater weight on value delivery and specialized expertise.  With the needs of customers evolving in the AI era, the program’s evolution connects partner success to how they meet customer needs a...

MANILA, Philippines  – Garmin has announced the all-new Approach® R50 premium launch monitor and golf simulator, allowing golfers the luxury of teeing it up 365 days a year on their home setup or at any driving range. The Approach R50 features a 10” built-in, color touchscreen display and more than 43,000 preloaded golf courses worldwide with an improved version of Home Tee Hero1. Utilizing three different cameras, the launch monitor can track more than 15 ball and club metrics2, including measured spin rate and spin axis. It can also provide precision analytics for every club – from the driver to the putter – and deliver high-speed impact videos so players can review a close-up look at their contact for each shot.   “Leveraging our most advanced technology with an elaborate three-camera system, our Approach R50 can provide golfers of all levels with the cutting-edge metrics and analytics they need to help improve their game. Whether you want to see specific shot metrics, see ...

GCash, the Philippines’ leading mobile finance super app, continues to advance financial inclusion and community initiatives through its tech-for-good efforts, as Filipinos raised ₱64 million in 2025 via GBayanihan, its in-app digital donation platform. GBayanihan removes barriers to giving by connecting millions of GCash users directly to vetted NGOs nationwide, enabling seamless and transparent contributions using their mobile phones.   Making bayanihan always-on for Filipinos   By integrating donations directly into the GCash app, GBayanihan connects Filipinos to NGOs in remote and underserved areas where traditional donation channels are limited. The platform offers a seamless, transparent, and mobile-first experience that removes barriers to giving. It also enables overseas Filipinos to contribute directly to local NGOs without having to navigate complex remittance channels, and fosters a culture of giving that extend...

OPPO Philippines and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) brought esports closer to communities through the OPPO x MLBB Barangay Caravan, turning barangay courts in Bulacan and Pampanga into lively gaming hubs. The multi-leg tour featured 5v5 MLBB tournaments, community activities, and hands-on OPPO smartphone experiences, making competitive gaming more accessible to Filipino youth. The caravan drew young gamers, local teams, and MLBB fans for action-packed matches and on-ground engagement, supporting grassroots esports and connecting with Gen Z players where they play. OPPO co-presented select legs and led the official 5v5 tournaments in Brgy. Bagong Barrio and Brgy. Barrio in  Pandi, Bulacan, Brgy. Cuayan and Brgy. Sto. Domingo in Angeles, Pampanga. Winning teams received OPPO A3x smartphones, while each barangay’s MVP took home an all-new OPPO A6 Pro. In other stops, such as in Brgy. Cacarong Bata in Pandi, Bulacan, and Brgy. Panginay Cuayan and Brgy. Cuayan in Angeles, Pampanga, OP...

Our days are packed with tasks—from long commutes and group work to quick errands and assignments. In the rush between them, having a phone that makes multitasking easier matters. The OPPO A6 Pro keeps up with every demand, using Smart AI features to support work, school, and content creation seamlessly. Power through documents on-the-go with AI Smart Office Being stuck in rush hour traffic, let alone having to mind your stack of deadlines in between, can be a hassle, especially in your daily hustle.  This is where the OPPO A6 Pro’s AI Smart Office features come in. With AI Summary, you can instantly pull out the key points of an entire document in seconds, while AI Rewriting helps refine your text in different styles. AI Translate lets you view meanings side by side with the original text, even when it’s in another language. By the time you arrive home, what started as a stressful scramble is neatly saved, organized, and ready to share—proof that the OPPO A6 Pro’s AI isn’t just sm...

As air travel rebounds strongly, Globe is stepping up to meet inbound demand with the opening of its new store at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 arrival section. Positioned right at the arrivals exit area, the store is designed to give international travelers instant access to mobile connectivity as soon as they land. The airport processed a historic 52.02 million passengers last year in a  report  disclosed by NAIA on their website, marking the highest‑ever annual volume. That reflects a surge in travel demand and a recovery beyond pre‑pandemic levels. With thousands of passengers arriving daily, the new store aims to deliver immediate value and convenience, offering physical SIM cards and eSIM activation, prepaid load top-ups, and bills payment, catering to the diverse needs of international travelers. To commemorate the store opening, Globe is rolling out special launch promotions from December 15, 2025, to January 31, 2026. Travelers who purchase a Globe Tra...