EastWest Brings Garmin Pay to Cardholders: Move, Tap, and Go

Customers can link EastWest Visa and Mastercard cards to Garmin wearables for faster, easier contactless payments

East West Banking Corporation (EastWest) is making payments move with the customer through the launch of Garmin Pay for eligible EastWest cardholders.

With Garmin Pay, EastWest customers can make contactless payments using compatible Garmin smartwatches—devices commonly used for fitness and everyday activity tracking. From workouts to errands, customers can simply tap their watch at any contactless-enabled terminal—no cash, no physical card, and no mobile phone needed.

Galaxy Manila Marathon 2026: A Historic Run Through EDSA Captured with the Galaxy S26 Ultra

Photographer Jilson Tiu documents the first-ever full marathon route along EDSA, capturing 25,000 runners in motion through the lens of the Galaxy S26 Ultra

Every marathon is measured in kilometers, but the moments that stay with runners long after the finish line are often the ones in between. For one historic first, EDSA was transformed from Metro Manila's busiest highway into a landmark marathon route, as 25,000 runners came together for the Galaxy Manila Marathon 2026.

Held on June 12 to 13, 2026, the Galaxy Manila Marathon marked a historic first for Philippine running with the first-ever full marathon route traversing EDSA end-to-end. Through its partnership with RUNRIO and SM Supermalls, Samsung helped champion a milestone that brought together thousands of runners through endurance, personal achievement, and community.

Globe strengthens resilient digital infrastructure while making connectivity more affordable for Filipinos

As communities across the Philippines become more dependent on digital access for work, education, livelihood, and essential services, Globe continues to strengthen the foundations that help keep people connected while building a more resilient and sustainable future. Through its 2025 Integrated Report, Globe highlights how investments in network modernization, climate action, operational efficiency, and innovation are helping create long-term value not only for the business, but for the communities it serves.

Entitled “Foundations for the Future: Building Resilience Through a Connected Nation,” the report demonstrates how Globe is embedding sustainability into its long-term strategy as it expands coverage, improves affordability, and strengthens operational resilience amid evolving climate and business risks. The report also reflects Globe’s continued efforts to align with emerging global sustainability disclosure standards while advancing meaningful environmental and social impact.

LG OLED evo AI G6: The Next-Generation OLED TV That Hollywood Professionals Trust

Last May, LG Electronics (LG) hosted a showcase of the LG OLED evo AI G6 at Picture Shop, a post-production company based in Los Angeles. As a long-standing partner for Hollywood technicians, LG invited industry professionals to experience the new TV firsthand. The event drew a distinguished group of industry professionals, including veteran color scientist Joshua Pines, whose credits include “Blade Runner” (1982), “Starship Troopers” (1997), “Saving Private Ryan” (1998), “Gravity” (2013), “The Revenant” (2016) and “Old” (2021). Also in attendance were cinematographer Johanna Coelho and colorist Tony D’Amore from the award-winning TV series “The Pitt.”

Globe Business named 2025 Orca Security APJ Partner of the Year for advancing cloud security

From left to right: Marc Kerveillant, Head of Product Development and Engineering, Globe Business; Melvin Esperas, Senior Director for Cybersecurity Product Management, Globe Business; Marlon Cruz, Head of Consulting and Architecture, Globe Business; Angie Po, Head of B2B Marketing, Globe Business; Raf Chiodo, Chief Revenue Officer, Orca Security; Daniel Keidar, Vice President of Sales, APAC, Orca Security; JK Tan, Sales Director for SEA and Greater China, Orca Security.

As Philippine enterprises accelerate their shift to cloud-based operations and AI-driven services, the need for stronger and more intelligent cybersecurity continues to grow. Strengthening its role in helping organizations navigate this transition securely, Globe Business was named the 2025 Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) Partner of the Year by Orca Security, a global cloud security company.

ZTE Showcases Full-Stack AI Capabilities at MWC Shanghai 2026, Empowering New Era of Token Operations

ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solution, showcased the TCO-optimal AI factory, an AIOS-powered ecosystem spanning scenario-based applications and innovative terminals, and cutting-edge breakthroughs in AI-driven networks at MWC Shanghai 2026. Through the extreme synergy across computing, network, storage, energy, and software, as well as system-level architecture innovations, ZTE fully unlocked new momentum for token operations.

As AI agents become widespread, industry competition focus is shifting from computing power scale to token efficiency. Leveraging its end-to-end, full-stack AI capabilities, ZTE is forging a complete value chain spanning token production, services, and circulation—to enable operators, enterprises, and industry partners to unlock AI value at scale.

Globe CEO Carl Cruz Says the Future of AI Starts with People, Trust, and Purpose at MWC Shanghai 2026

Globe took the global stage at Mobile World Congress (MWC) Shanghai 2026, where President and CEO Carl Cruz did the keynote speech during the opening plenary. He joined Vivek Badrinath of Vodafone Group, Chen Zhongyue of China Mobile, Zhang Zhiyong of China Telecom, Wang Tao of Huawei, and John Hoffman of the GSMA to discuss how artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of connectivity and the telecommunications industry.

During the keynote, he shared Globe's vision for becoming an AI-powered organization, emphasizing that AI's true value lies not in the technology itself but in how it improves lives and creates meaningful outcomes for customers, employees, businesses, and communities. "The conversation is no longer about whether organizations should adopt AI. The challenge is how we scale it responsibly and ensure that the benefits extend beyond business outcomes to the people we serve," said Cruz.

Cruz noted that the Philippines is well positioned to benefit from AI, given the country's high level of digital engagement. With nearly 97.5 million internet users, 142 million mobile connections, and 90.8 million social media user identities, Filipinos are already deeply connected and increasingly comfortable using digital technologies in everyday life.

For Globe, AI is an extension of its mission to improve lives through technology. The company sees AI as a tool that can help people become more productive, learn new skills, grow their businesses, and access more relevant digital experiences.

Building on this vision, Globe established a dedicated AI Group in 2024 and appointed its first Chief AI Officer, Anton Bonifacio, who now serves as Chief Intelligence and Trust Officer. The move brought together AI, data, cybersecurity, and data privacy under a unified leadership structure, reinforcing Globe's commitment to advancing innovation while maintaining trust and accountability. To scale AI responsibly across the enterprise, Globe continues to strengthen core drivers  including data readiness, technology modernization, process transformation, AI fluency, and security and trust.

The company also focused on democratizing AI within the organization by providing employees access to tools, training, and safe environments to experiment. These efforts have resulted in more than 260 AI use cases, from live solutions to initiatives still being developed. Together, these use cases help foster a culture where innovation can emerge from teams closest to customers and day-to-day operations. To scale that momentum, Globe is using a hub-and-spoke model that combines centralized expertise, governance, and reusable capabilities with business-led innovation closer to the edge.

As Globe continues to scale its AI capabilities, it is concentrating on four strategic areas: hyper-personalization, customer experience, intelligent networks, and new products and services. These priorities are designed to help the company deliver more relevant customer experiences, improve operational performance, strengthen network responsiveness, and unlock new sources of growth.

"AI is not an end in itself. It is a means to serve customers better, make smarter decisions, strengthen our competitiveness, and unlock new opportunities for growth," Cruz said. "As a technology and telecommunications company, we believe we are only beginning to scratch the surface of what is possible. The possibilities are immense, and we are just getting started.”