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PLDT, Smart Provide Mental Health Support to Quezon City Responders

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In times of crisis and emergency, Quezon City’s frontliners keep communities safe and protected. But who ensures that these frontliners remain strong, supported, and ready when called upon to serve?  PLDT and Smart, in partnership with the Philippine Mental Health Association (PMHA), recently conducted a holistic stress management workshop for the emergency response frontliners of the Quezon City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (QC DRRMO) and Quezon City Citizens Services Department (CSD). The initiative reinforces a shared commitment to strengthening resilience and safeguarding the mental health of those on the frontlines of crisis response. This is part of the broader initiative of PLDT and Smart through its #KonektedForResilience advocacy program that focuses on community resilience and disaster preparedness. The workshop centered on key challenges faced by responders, including burnout, secondhand traumatic stress, and the cumulative emotional toll of emergency wo...

HUAWEI’s New WATCH FIT 5 Series Delivers Pro-Level Sports and Health Analytics for PHP 8,999

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Manila, Philippines (May 22, 2026) — HUAWEI, the number one smartwatch and wristband company in the Philippines, has set the new benchmark for accurate and comprehensive sports and health tracking with the HUAWEI WATCH FIT 5 Series. Now available in the Philippines, the series starts at PHP 8,999. Blending advanced sports analytics and comprehensive health monitoring, the latest smartwatch series empowers users to turn everyday moments into opportunities for movement, wellness, and self-improvement — all with a wearable built to keep up with modern lifestyles. Sophisticated, Detailed Design, and Vibrant Colors The HUAWEI WATCH FIT 5 Pro comes in premium Black, White, and Orange colorways, with the Orange edition featuring the breathable HUAWEI AirDry Woven Strap for added comfort. The White edition pioneers the use of Aerospace-Grade Nanoceramic Metal, delivering a warm, scratch-resistant ceramic texture. Meanwhile, the HUAWEI WATCH FIT 5 offers stylish everyday wear in Black, White, P...

OPPO A6s 5G: The 7,000mAh Battery That Lets You Put Your Power Bank Away

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Smartphones today have evolved far beyond simple communication tools, they’ve become powerful, all-in-one companions that can handle almost anything, even stepping in as a power bank when needed.  That’s where the OPPO A6s 5G comes in. Designed for modern users, it features a massive 7000mAh battery that keeps you going longer with less worry. Paired with fast charging and practical features like Reverse Wired Charging, it doesn’t just keep up, it also supports your day seamlessly, so you stay powered, connected, and in control. Power Through the Day with a 7000mAh Large Battery Beyond just lasting longer, the OPPO A6s 5G is built to deliver a consistently reliable, all-day experience that keeps up with your pace. It allows users to stay immersed and uninterrupted  without constantly checking your battery percentage. Thanks to the 7000mAh battery, you can enjoy up to 29.73 hours of YouTube video playback, 10.57 hours of WhatsApp video calls, and over 24 hours of calls on a sin...

GAB Passes Resolution Exempting Foreign Esports Players from Mandatory Drug Testing

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MANILA, PHILIPPINES — May 19, 2026 — Officials from the Philippine Esports Organization (PESO) made a courtesy visit today to Games and Amusements Board (GAB) Chairman Atty. Francisco J. Rivera to discuss the implementation of GAB Resolution No. 2026-13, a policy designed to boost the local esports industry. The recently passed Resolution exempts foreign professional esports players from mandatory drug testing as a requirement for the issuance of a professional GAB license, replacing it with a Special Esports License (SEL) valid for the duration of a specific tournament (not exceeding 30 days). This policy seeks to address the decline in international esports events hosted in the country since 2017, while streamlining procedures and providing greater ease of access for foreign esports professionals seeking to compete in the Philippines. A Vibrant Outlook for Philippine Esports With the easing of these restrictions, both GAB and PESO project a significant resurgence in loca...

Garmin’s New Approach G82 Tracks Everything from Driving Range Power to Putting Tempo

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MANILA, Philippines  – Garmin has unveiled the all new Approach® G82, a launch monitor and advanced GPS handheld. This seamless golf tool features expanded radar metrics to help golfers fine-tune their swing and introduces putting metrics to improve consistency on the green. This launch comes as Garmin continues to see strong momentum in the sport globally, with golfers under 20 increasing by 76% and those aged 20-29 by 53%. This growth is matched by performance gains as shown in its latest Trends in Golf Data Report, as golfers who used a Garmin launch monitor or simulator in the past year have improved their scores by an average of 4.4 strokes after six months – highlighting how access to performance data can drive real results.    “We’re thrilled to introduce the Approach G82, with our largest golf handheld display making it easier than ever to see your metrics and the lay of the land. It’s the ultimate pre-round warmup tool that doubles as an intuitive virtual caddie ...

FinTech Future: GCash Outlines the Role of Responsible AI at the 2026 National Innovation Day

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Responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) is critical in driving inclusive and sustainable growth, as it can address persistent gaps in financial access and literacy, particularly in a mobile-first yet risk-exposed region like Southeast Asia. This was the key message of GCash, the country’s leading finance app and largest cashless ecosystem, as it joined policymakers and industry leaders at the 2026 National Innovation Day.   Held at the Diamond Hotel Manila, the event, organized by the Depdev National Innovation Council in partnership with ASEAN, brought together key stakeholders under the theme “AI for Growth, Opportunity, and Sustainability in ASEAN (AGOS)”, focusing on how emerging technologies can be scaled safely across the region.   During the discussions, Mynt chief data officer Sara Venturina highlighted how GCash is leveraging data and AI to help deliver equitable fintech access to Filipinos. “If we don’t u...

Next-Level Mobile Power: OPPO Brings the Find N6 and X9 Series to Filipino Tech Fans

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A new era of luxury innovation arrives today as OPPO officially debuts its crowning achievement, the Find Series, across the Philippines. This landmark launch unveils the OPPO Find N6, OPPO Find X9 Ultra, and OPPO Find X9s, a trio of masterpieces engineered to surpass the conventional flagship standard.  Moving far beyond ordinary technology, the Find Series delivers three distinct expressions of ultimate prestige, offering bespoke technological marvels meticulously curated to complement the refined lifestyles of those who lead, innovate, and create. OPPO Find N6: The Prestige Flagship for Productivity and Innovation Crafted for tech-forward professionals and modern leaders, the OPPO Find N6 represents the absolute pinnacle of luxury innovation, unyielding productivity, and elite craftsmanship in a sophisticated foldable form factor. At the absolute center of this monumental experience is an engineering marvel: the revolutionary Zero-Feel Crease. By entirely erasing the visual and ...