Tech About PH

Broadening access to investment opportunities for everyday investors, GStocks PH continues to make it easier for Filipinos to invest in share issuances like Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and Follow-On Offerings (FOOs) all within the GCash app. During the latest preferred share sale by fuel distributor Top Line Business Development Corp. (PSE: TOP), Filipino investors took up nearly ₱15M worth of shares on GStocks PH offered by broker AB Capital Securities, Inc.   Engaged in commercial fuel trading, retail fuel distribution, and real estate development, TOP is a Cebu-based energy and property development firm operating primarily in Central Visayas. In its FOO last June 26, it offered two preferred shares—TOPA1 and TOPA2—with fixed annual dividend rates of 9.1325% and 9.5981%, respectively. Both securities offer quarterly dividend payouts and were made available on GStocks PH with a minimum investment of ₱1,000. Traditionally, FOO subscriptions required investors to apply through a...

Filipinos are increasingly finding connection through gaming, technology, and creator culture. In its drive to be at the forefront of this, Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) continues to support events that inspire innovation, digital engagement, and meaningful connections across the country, including SM Supermalls' Tech & Play Month 2026.   SM’s nationwide campaign brings together gamers, creators, collectors, and tech enthusiasts through immersive events that celebrate innovation, creativity, and community.   "Smart and SM Supermalls share a common vision of creating meaningful experiences that connect people through technology, innovation, and community," said Christian So, Assistant Vice President and Head of Modern Trade Key Accounts at Smart. "Our continued support for SM Tech & Play Month underscores our commitment to empowering Filipinos to pursue their passions and enjoy enriching digital experiences."   Smart subscribers can level up their di...

People view smartphones as something that keeps tasks moving, conversations going, memories intact, and daily errands on track. With so much happening in a single day, many continue to  look for devices that simply make life feel easier. The OPPO A6s 5G weaves intelligent features into everyday experiences, helping users capture life's moments, stay connected, get through busy schedules, and enjoy a smoother smartphone experience.  Capture moments, not stress A blink, sudden movement, or distant subject can easily turn a once-in-a-moment photo into one that needs fixing later. Editing apps can help, but that means another round of choosing, uploading, editing, and saving. For people who just want a photo worth keeping or sharing, those extra steps can get in the way of enjoying the moment itself. The OPPO A6s 5G brings those fixes closer to where they're needed with AI Perfect Shot, AI Unblur, and AI Clarity Enhancer. AI Perfect Shot can help users get better expressions ...

Pampanga, Philippines, August 11, 2026 – Global AI devices provider HONOR Philippines continues to redefine what a foldable smartphone can withstand as the HONOR Magic V6 takes on an extraordinary durability challenge: being pulled by an aircraft weighing approximately 1 ton. In an impressive durability demonstration, the HONOR Magic V6 was subjected as part of a controlled aircraft-pull test, putting its structural strength and engineering to the test under extreme force. The spectacle underscores HONOR’s commitment to developing foldable devices that combine sophisticated design with uncompromising durability. HONOR also brought the HONOR Magic V6 for a lat pulldown activation, turning a familiar strength-training exercise into an unconventional durability test. Taking the challenge to the waters, HONOR also demonstrated the HONOR Magic V6’s resistance by dipping the device into a swimming pool. The underwater activation highlights the smartphone’s ability to face challenging enviro...

For Queen G. Anino, a rice producer from Santa Cruz, Laguna, learning how to market Cabisera Rice online marked an important step in growing her enterprise. A digital upskilling workshop supported by PLDT and Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) helped her take the first steps toward reaching more customers. "The training came at the right time because we are just starting to promote Cabisera Rice and are only beginning to build our social media presence," she said. "With these tools and modern methods, we are excited to become farmer-entrepreneurs who can actively market our products." As the Philippines marked National MSME Week, Anino's story reflects the experience of many entrepreneurs supported by PLDT and Smart's digital inclusion initiatives. Through #KonektedforLivelihoods, the Group continues to help Filipino entrepreneurs build the skills and confidence to grow their businesses in an increasingly digital marketplace. During the first half of the yea...

  The Ministry of Social Services and Development (MSSD) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has partnered with GCash to expand its cashless disbursement system under the Financial Assistance System Transformation (FAST) Project, an initiative designed to make the distribution of social assistance faster, more efficient, and more transparent for beneficiaries across the region.   This strategic partnership broadens the reach of the FAST Project, ensuring that financial aid is significantly more accessible and convenient to receive, particularly for families living in remote and underserved communities.   “The FAST Project was designed to make social protection faster, more transparent and direct,” said MSSD minister Raissa H. Jajurie. “By bringing GCash onboard, we’re cutting down waiting times and making sure financial aid goes safely and seamlessly to Bangsamoro families and communities who need it most.”   Under the partnership, benefici...