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SINGAPORE, 15 September 2025 – Alipay+, Ant International’s global wallet gateway, and Grab, Southeast Asia’s leading superapp, have announced the integration of Grab’s ride-hailing services into Alipay+ Voyager, its inbuilt end-to-end AI travel agent. This will make local transportation services in Southeast Asia more accessible for users of Alipay+ Voyager, who can now book rides directly from within their digital wallets. Through this integration, Alipay+ and Grab are further deepening their partnership, which began in 2023 by allowing consumers to use their home e-wallets to make payments on the Grab app. Now, users can book Grab’s ride-hailing services directly from within the same e-wallet, without needing to download an additional app. Launched in mid-2025, Alipay+ Voyager is currently available in Alipay (Chinese mainland), AlipayHK (Hong Kong SAR, China) and GCash (the Philippines), and will roll out to more partners throughout the year. Users travelling to all eight Southeast...

Government agencies and private sector leaders, including the Philippines' leading finance super app GCash, strengthened their position in advancing digital transformation in the financial sector during the 2025 Manila Tech Summit.   With the theme “Forging a New Global Order: Risks and Opportunities Redefined,” the Manila Tech Summit gathered global and local leaders to explore how technology can reshape economies into digitally inclusive societies and to discuss the opportunities and risks of an increasingly digital world. Within this platform, GCash presented how its comprehensive suite of services — including payments, savings, insurance, and lending — is redefining access to finance for millions of Filipinos. The event was honored by the presence of president Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., who delivered the keynote address. He reported that the country's digital sector grew to P2.25 trillion last year and generated 11.3 million jobs, signifying its v...

Working on the go often means patchy signals, sudden weather changes, and battery anxiety. The OPPO A5 Pro 5G solves these pain points with AI-assisted connectivity, long battery life, fast charging, and proven durability, making it a reliable daily companion. Stay Connected When It Matters Bad weather can disrupt mobile signal and data. The OPPO A5 Pro uses a 360° Surround Antenna and AI LinkBoost 2.0 to strengthen weak signals and switch networks intelligently, so you stay online for calls, messages, and map navigation. When mobile networks are congested or unavailable, BeaconLink enables ultra-clear voice calls with nearby OPPO A5 Pro 5G users within approximately 205 meters. Battery That Keeps Up The 5,800 mAh battery supports up to 35 hours of calls and 16 hours of video streaming, so long days are not a problem. Its 45W SUPERVOOC charging adds about 10 percent in 5 minutes and reaches a full charge in around 83 minutes, so you can top up quickly between tasks. Built For Rain and ...

Mobile gaming has reached a new level. With the OPPO Reno14 Series 5G, you are not just playing; you are owning the game. Packed with AI-driven gaming innovations and upgraded hardware, it delivers an ultra-smooth, immersive gameplay. Slay with smooth, lag-free gaming with AI HyperBoost 2.0 The OPPO Reno14 Series 5G puts gamers at the center with AI HyperBoost 2.0, OPPO’s proprietary optimization engine. With AI Adaptive Temperature Control, the OPPO Reno14 Series 5G maintained a maximum surface temperature below 43°C after three hours of gameplay in the following tests: Mobile Legends: Bang Bang at 60FPS PUBG Mobile at 30FPS in HD Setting This helps keep the device comfortable while frame interpolation feature enhances fluidity compared with the previous OPPO Reno13 Series 5G. The OPPO Reno14 Series 5G also features AI Adaptive Frame Booster, OPPO’s independently developed technology that uses GPU computing to generate intermediate frames, increasing frame smoothness in supported titl...

Manila, Philippines, September 11, 2025 –  Leading smart devices provider HONOR Philippines recently launched its AI-forward and highly durable foldable smartphone – the HONOR Magic V5. It can now be yours with Globe Postpaid All-New GPlan PLUS 1799 with Php 2,813 monthly cash out.   “As a commitment to HONOR fans, we are making our devices more accessible, and through this partnership with Globe, we are confident that all the Pros out there can get it without the hassle. Do more and be more with HONOR Magic V5,” said HONOR Philippines Vice President Stephen Cheng.  The event, held at the Globe Creator Studios in Taguig City, was graced by esteemed Globe executives – Head of Globe Device & Cards Management  Randy Lim, Head of Strategy & Transformation for Mobile Postpaid Abby Castelo-De Guzman,  Head of Mobile Postpaid Portfolio Joseph Espiritu, Device Portfolio & Strategy Manager Yna Pamela Palaypayon, Head of Mobile Vendor Management Paul Chong, Mo...

Eastern Communications, the Philippines' pioneering telecommunications company and ICT solutions provider, continues to exceed expectations in championing digital equity and inclusive progress through its sustained community and digital literacy efforts. The company's initiatives, led by its digital enablement program, Project Maaasahan, are advancing access to connectivity and digital literacy for underserved communities, ensuring that every Filipino has the tools to thrive in a digital-first world. Bringing connectivity where it matters The Philippines continues to face a significant digital divide. According to the World Bank, the access gap in broadband internet between social classes is rapidly expanding, with fixed broadband penetration in the top wealth quintile being significantly higher than in the bottom quintile. This disparity is further highlighted in a study by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), which shows that while 92% of barang...