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The best barkada stories often start with “Tara, kape tayo!” More than a daily ritual, coffee gives friends a reason to come together, swap stories, and catch up on everything from small wins to major life updates. Sometimes, that invitation leads to a favorite neighborhood spot while other times, it turns into a road trip to discover something new out of town, with scenic stops and spontaneous detours along the way. Wherever they end up, one coffee stop can turn into hours of conversation and laughter. With the OPPO Reno16 Series 5G, the barkada brings a Pocket Studio along for the ride. Combining professional-level imaging hardware, versatile shooting capabilities, and AI-powered creative tools, it makes every “Tara, kape tayo!” moment worth capturing, from portraits at scenic stops and close-ups of intricate latte art to candid laughs, spontaneous reactions, and shared discoveries along the way Make every cafe hop a photo-worthy experience A weekend cafe run is rarely just about get...

Bacolod City – The City of Smiles comes alive every October as colorful masks, music and festivities fill the streets for MassKara. This year, Globe is adding to the energy with a month-long lineup powered by Globe 5G, giving Bacolodnons and visitors more ways to enjoy and share one of the country’s most vibrant festivals. The activities put Bacolod’s people and places at the center, giving students, artists, musicians, families, and local communities opportunities to participate while showcasing homegrown talent throughout the festival. “MassKara reflects the creativity, optimism and strong sense of community that Bacolod is known for. We want to give Bacolodnons more ways to come together, showcase their talents and make the most of the festival with connectivity that keeps up with them,” said KD Dizon, Globe Chief Marketing Officer. The celebration kicked off on October 10 with 5G HyperMove, which brought the local running community together for a challenge to collectively reach one...

OPPO today announced that its latest flagship smartphones, OPPO Find X10 Series, will make their global debut on October 21 in Mallorca, Spain. Built to be a “Hasselblad True-to-Life Camera”, the new series combines industry-leading camera hardware with the next-generation LUMO True Image Engine, marking a new chapter in OPPO’s pursuit of true-to-life imaging. “Find X Series reflects our relentless pursuit of exceptional mobile imaging,” said Pete Lau, SVP and Chief Product Officer at OPPO. “Together with Hasselblad, we are taking another significant step forward with Find X10 Series, bringing true-to-life detail, color and tone to everyday photography. Simply open the camera and capture the moment as you see it, with no extra settings required.” Find X10 Series carries forward the Find X Series’ minimalist design language with premium materials and thoughtfully crafted details. Its all-new Borderless Design features One-Piece Sculpted Glass that flows seamlessly into the camera module...

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – A smartphone can be one of the busiest things we carry, and when the battery runs low before the day winds down, it can quickly become an inconvenience. It’s a familiar scenario that makes battery life worth a closer look. In their latest social media content, creators are featuring the newly launched vivo V80 Lite and its massive 10000mAh BlueVolt Battery, showing how it fits into different lifestyles and daily demands. From busy workdays to much-needed breaks A full day can mean different things to different people. For some, it involves juggling professional responsibilities and personal commitments. For others, it means exploring new places, creating content, and making time for themselves. For Dr. Xavier , a dentist, professor, and Cebu-based food and travel blogger, a typical day can involve several roles. His routine takes him from surgery to the clinic and school before he switches to creator mode, capturing food photos, filming videos, taking selfies, an...

In digital lending, faster decisions are increasingly expected. But speed alone does not make a credit model better.   According to the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ 2025 Consumer Finance and Inclusion Survey, 31% of Filipino borrowers cite fast loan processing and approval as their top consideration when taking a loan.   For lenders, delivering that speed is more complicated than simply collecting more information.   Skyro, an SEC-registered fintech company, says its approach is built around a different question: which data actually improves a credit decision? The company uses a combination of traditional and alternative data sources, verification tools, behavioral analytics, and automated fraud monitoring to assess applications. According to Skyro, this approach has contributed to an up to 10% improvement in portfolio profitability while helping the company make faster, more informed credit decisions without compromising verification and risk controls.   For Emmanue...

Teachers in Muntinlupa are exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) can help make everyday learning more accessible to students with disabilities, from communicating with a nonverbal learner to providing real-time captions and creating visual materials for young children.   Through ‘AI for Accessibility’, a training initiative under PLDT and Smart’s #KonektedforInclusionprogram, Special Needs Education and general education teachers from schools and institutions across Muntinlupa learned how AI-powered accessibility tools can address some of the challenges they encounter in their classrooms and communities.   “Technology becomes more meaningful when it responds to real needs,” said Stephanie V. Orlino, AVP and Head of Stakeholder Engagement at PLDT and Smart. “By working with teachers who understand the day-to-day realities of students with disabilities, we can help bring digital tools closer to the classroom and, ultimately, to the students and families who can benefit from...