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The Department of Tourism (DOT) and GCash, through its mobile wallet operator G-Xchange, Inc. (GXI), have partnered to promote cashless payments among tourists and DOT-accredited micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Local merchants will receive digital payment tools and training so they can serve visitors more conveniently. The memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed. Tourism Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay and Assistant Secretary for Branding and Marketing Communications, Armand Lorenze Sapitan, signed for the DOT. Paul Albano, General Manager of GCash for Business, and Juan Carlos “Caloy” Bauza, Vice President and International Payments Head of GCash International. The MOU sets a framework for joint campaigns, merchant onboarding, and financial literacy initiatives in support of Philippine tourism. As mobile payments become a way of life around the world, travelers increasingly expect to pay with their phones wherever they go. For tourism businesses, offering digital payme...

Every win has a story worth capturing. Whether it’s treating your family on payday or finally taking that trip with friends, these moments reflect the work you put in and deserve more than a passing glance. The all-new OPPO A7 Pro 5G brings together advanced camera features, creative AI editing tools, long-lasting battery life, and smooth performance to help Filipinos capture every celebration and share it with confidence. From the everyday victories to the milestones you’ve worked towards, the OPPO A7 Pro 5G is built to keep up. Here are four ways it helps you make the most of every moment and #EnjoyYourWin. 1. Fit everyone into the frame with its 50MP Ultra-Wide AI Zoom Selfie Camera Group selfies are part of almost every celebration, from catching up with friends after work to gathering the family for a well-deserved payday treat. Getting everyone into one photo, however, can be challenging when using a smartphone with a limited field of view. The OPPO A7 Pro 5G makes group shots ea...

More than a hundred micro-, small, and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) owners and entrepreneurs from across Palawan gathered in Puerto Princesa City to learn how digital technologies can help strengthen and grow their businesses during MSME Day Palawan. Led by PLDT and Smart through PLDT Enterprise and the Group’s #KonektedforLivelihoods advocacy, in collaboration with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), the whole-day learning session equipped local entrepreneurs with practical insights on leveraging digital solutions to improve operations, reach more customers, and unlock new business opportunities. Participants attended discussions on financial technology, connectivity solutions, short-form video content creation, and artificial intelligence, all aimed at helping MSMEs adapt to an increasingly digital business landscape. Experts from PLDT Enterprise and partner organizations shared real-world applications and tools that entrepreneurs can readily adopt to enhance productivity, ...

Globe has been at the forefront of bringing digital innovation closer to Filipinos, from its early beginning in being the first digital network to pioneering mobile data adoption with Free Facebook. Globe then brought to life what then seemed impossible with customizable plans. This was followed by a series of connectivity firsts like 4G LTE, 5G and today’s Southeast Asia's first Starlink satellite-to-mobile service. Now, the company is changing the game yet again by setting its sights on this millenia’s next technology leap: artificial intelligence (AI). This is the most powerful force shaping lives and businesses today since the dawn of the internet. Globe proudly announces another game changing offer of giving its millions of customers FREE access to the wonders of AI this Christmas. All Globe mobile and broadband customers can work, play, and create using their free access to AI Fiesta. Any Globe customer can now use some of the world's most powerful AI tools to empower the...

PASIG CITY, Philippines (November 9, 2026) – ASUS and Republic of Gamers (ROG) officially launch the  ASUS and ROG Grand Tech Fair 2026 , bringing the season's biggest tech deals across the country. From November 9, 2026, to January 17, 2027 , buyers can join the nationwide holiday raffle, claim exclusive freebies with eligible purchases, and score instant GCash rebates and exclusive gifts at weekend Mall Caravans. This season, there is a device for every need. The ProArt series empowers creative professionals, while Zenbook combines style and performance for life on-the-go. The Vivobook lineup delivers everyday productivity with long-lasting battery life, while ROG and TUF Gaming cater to power users and gaming enthusiasts with high-performance machines. Rounding out the lineup are ASUS All-in-One (AiO) PCs , designed for convenient home and office productivity. ASUS and ROG continue to offer lasting value beyond holiday deals by providing trusted quality and protection with...

The dish arrives, and before anyone reaches for a fork, someone reaches for a phone. From the gleam of a perfectly glazed dessert to a table filled with beautifully plated dishes, some dining moments deserve to be savored long after the last bite. Capturing that experience means looking beyond the plate. The interiors set the mood, the presentation reveals the chef’s creativity, and the smallest finishing touches show the care behind each dish. The OPPO Find X10 Pro Max brings these perspectives together, giving food lovers more ways to capture what makes a meal memorable. The flagship of the newly launched OPPO Find X10 Series features a Hasselblad Triple 200MP Camera System, with 200MP resolution across its ultra-wide, main, and telephoto cameras. That means creative freedom to move from the atmosphere of the room to the star of the table and the details that deserve a closer look. Together, these three cameras turn a meal into more than a collection of food photos. They help tell th...