From Barangay Courts to Battlegrounds: OPPO and MLBB Drive Local Esports in Pampanga and Bulacan

OPPO Philippines and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) brought esports closer to communities through the OPPO x MLBB Barangay Caravan, turning barangay courts in Bulacan and Pampanga into lively gaming hubs. The multi-leg tour featured 5v5 MLBB tournaments, community activities, and hands-on OPPO smartphone experiences, making competitive gaming more accessible to Filipino youth.

The caravan drew young gamers, local teams, and MLBB fans for action-packed matches and on-ground engagement, supporting grassroots esports and connecting with Gen Z players where they play.

In-demand Jobs Wrapped: what employers were hiring for

As 2026 begins, you may be among the candidates thinking about where your career is headed next. To guide you through, leading online job portal Jobstreet by SEEK presents ‘In-demand Jobs Wrapped,’ providing a quick look back at the roles that dominated employer searches over the past year.

Administration and Office Support remains the most in-demand role being recruited for, taking up 28.6% of job posts on the platform. Engineering roles are also among the most sought after at 10.2%, followed by Education and Training roles at 9.2%, Call Center and Customer Service positions at 9.1%, and Information & Communication Technology at 6.6%.

DOST-TAPI Announces Gawad Alunig x Dalumat Shortlist, Details People’s Choice Awards Mechanics

Over 160 Filipino storytellers nationwide submitted entries for the campaign

The Technology Application and Promotion Institute under the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-TAPI) has announced the shortlist for the 4th edition of the Gawad Alunig x Dalumat (GAxD) campaign. The agency received nearly 200 entries from across the country following this edition’s new theme and mechanics. 

Out of 70 submissions nationwide, 40 video clippings qualified as part of this edition’s Gawad Alunig short list. The contenders include videos from the National Capital Region, the Cordillera Administrative Region, Region I, Region III, Region IV-A, Region IV-B, Region V, Region VI, Region VII, Region VIII, Region X, Region XI, Region XII, Region XIII, and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. 

Igloo and Angkas Partner to Provide Affordable Insurance for 20,000 Riders

Leading regional insurtech Igloo has partnered with the Philippines’ largest motorcycle ride-hailing platforms, Angkas, to protect riders with personal accident and medical insurance.

Ride-hailing services have become essential to urban mobility, especially in a country with a fragmented public transportation system. The fast-growing sector is projected to reach USD 1 billion in revenue by 2030.

4-in-1 PC-Like Productivity Companion is Here: HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 (2026) Dynamic Edition Launches for Only PHP 19,999

As we step into 2026, HUAWEI continues to make productivity more accessible with the launch of the HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 (2026) Dynamic Edition, an exclusive tablet designed to help you start the year stronger and work smarter. Delivering the best PC-like tablet experience for only PHP 19,999, it’s built for students, young professionals, and everyday multitaskers who want a more flexible way to stay productive. Combining powerful productivity tools, a detachable keyboard experience, and reliable all-day portability, this tablet makes it easier to turn New Year’s resolutions for productivity into everyday progress.

Whether you’re working on documents, attending online classes, or managing daily tasks on the go, the HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 (2026) Dynamic Edition helps you stay focused, efficient, and in control without needing a traditional PC.

Make 2026 Yours: Claim the Year of New Possibilities with Galaxy AI

It is time to make 2026 yours and step into the New You. Leave behind the endless scrolls, information overload, and distractions that weighed you down, Galaxy devices powered by Galaxy AI help you reclaim focus, creativity, and time. AI curates the content that matters most, boosts your productivity, and frees up space for what truly counts—your goals, passions, wellness, and loved ones.

Discover how Galaxy devices powered by Galaxy AI personalize your 2026, helping you step purposefully into the new you and be mindful in 2026.

ZTE Recognized on CDP Climate A List for Third Consecutive Year, Ranking Among the Global Top 4%

ZTE secured a place on CDP Climate A list for the third consecutive year, making it the only company in mainland China to achieve this distinction three times in recent years

ZTE demonstrates its commitment through quantifiable results across four key dimensions: Green Operation, Green Supply Chain, Green Digital Infrastructure and Green Empowerment

ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, has once again secured an "A" score for climate change from CDP, ranking among the top 4% of companies globally.