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Bataan, Philippines - September 24, 2026 — As other countries continue to expand their nuclear energy programs, the Philippines faces recurring power shortages, with yellow and red alerts declared across various regions. According to global statistics platform Worldometer, the country generates approximately 124 TWh of electricity annually, while neighboring countries such as Vietnam and Indonesia each produce over 300 TWh—more than twice the country’s total generation. This highlights a growing need for the Philippines to diversify its energy sources and keep up with the increasing demand for electricity. Long regarded as the least prioritized source and subject to safety concerns, nuclear energy is again becoming relevant to the country's energy discussions as another viable option within the national grid, given the changes in the modern energy landscape.  The reconsideration signals the push to reopen the Philippine Nuclear Power Plant (PNPP) in Bataan, which has been untapped...

Manila, Philippines (September 25, 2026) — The world’s top smartwatch and wristband company by shipment volume for the first half of 2026, HUAWEI, continues to push wearable innovation forward with two new smartwatches arriving this October: the HUAWEI WATCH GT 7 Series and the HUAWEI WATCH D3. Together, they expand HUAWEI's vision of smarter sports and smarter health, bringing more accurate tracking, more comprehensive insights, and more intelligent experiences to users' everyday lives. HUAWEI's latest launch comes alongside another major milestone. According to IDC's wrist-worn device market report for the first half of 2026, HUAWEI retained its position as the No. 1 wrist-worn device company globally, capturing more than 20% market share, while also ranking as the No. 1 company in the Philippines during the same period. The sustained leadership reflects HUAWEI's commitment to continuous product innovation and a diverse wearable portfolio designed to meet differe...

Manila, Philippines (September 24, 2026) — HUAWEI is giving students one last chance to grab the ultimate academic setup before the ‘2026 Better Together’ Back-to-School promotion ends. Running only until September 30, 2026, this final week gives learners a closing opportunity to score premium 4-in-1 MatePad bundles designed to powerfully support learning, productivity, and creativity. Study Smarter, Create Freely with the HUAWEI MatePad Family’s 4-in-1 Bundle The HUAWEI MatePad family stands alone in offering a true 4-in-1 workstation experience designed to work perfectly together. By combining the device with a smart magnetic keyboard, Bluetooth mouse, and HUAWEI M-Pencil, students can type, sketch, and navigate their workload from anywhere. Select models also feature the Ultra Clear PaperMatte Display, which eliminates screen glare and delivers a tactile, paper-like writing experience to reduce eye strain during long study sessions. HUAWEI pairs this hardware with an AI-powered eco...

For C-suite leaders and professionals constantly on the move, work cannot remain tied to a desk. Decisions still need to be made, emails answered, research reviewed, and presentations refined whether between meetings, in transit, or traveling for business. Designed as a Pocket AI Workstation, the OPPO Find N6 brings a more capable workspace into a slim foldable form. Its expansive 8.12-inch inner display and Free-Flow Window enable desktop-class multitasking, allowing users to open, resize, and work across multiple apps with ease. Together with intelligent AI tools, seamless cross-device connectivity, flagship performance, and a 6000mAh battery, it enables professionals to stay productive without always reaching for a laptop. Here are some of the ways the OPPO Find N6 can make work more seamless and efficient, wherever business takes you. Turn Anywhere Into Your Workspace At 8.12 inches, the OPPO Find N6 features one of the largest inner displays among book-style foldable smartphones a...

[Philippines; 23 September 2026] Vena Energy has been recognized as an “Outstanding Stakeholder” by the Department of Education (DepEd), Schools Division of Calbayog City, in recognition of its support for education and community development. The award was presented during the annual Stakeholders Summit. The recognition was presented at the Calbayog City Convention Center. The annual summit brings together educational leaders, local government officials, and private sector partners to recognize collaborative efforts to enhance the quality of education in the region. Vena Energy, a leading renewable energy company, was recognized for its “invaluable support, meaningful partnership, and significant contributions to advancing education and strengthening stakeholder engagement in Calbayog City.” In an invitation sent prior to the event, Dr. Margarito A. Cadayona Jr., Ph.D., Schools Division Superintendent, highlighted Vena Energy’s contributions through its subsidiary, Gemini Wind Energy C...

Filipinos experienced a more convenient way to participate in San Miguel Corporation’s (SMC) recent ₱30-billion preferred share offering through GStocks PH, offered by broker AB Capital Securities Inc., in the GCash app. The offering saw strong retail demand on the platform, giving GCash users access to preferred shares with annual dividend rates of up to 8.6483%. The SMC offering featured three preferred shares, all priced at ₱75 per share: SMC2V, with an 8.0401% annual dividend rate; SMC2W, at 8.3570%; and SMC2X, at 8.6483%. On GStocks PH, demand exceeded the broker’s initial allocation across all three shares, with SMC2V oversubscribed by 3.1 times, SMC2W by 1.3 times, and SMC2X by 1.7 times. The strong demand highlights growing interest among Filipino retail investors in opportunities beyond traditional savings, and the role of digital investing platforms in making the capital markets more accessible to a broader segment of Filipinos. Expanding access to investing through digital p...