Sleep, Stress, and Steps: Xiaomi's New Wearables Arrive in the Philippines

The REDMI Watch 6 Lite and Xiaomi Smart Band 11 Active bring all-day health tracking to the wrist, starting at Php 1,999.

Between navigating heavy commutes, sitting through classes, and trying to squeeze in a quick workout, staying on top of your health can easily take a backseat. Xiaomi wants to fix that with the launch of the REDMI Watch 6 Lite and Xiaomi Band 11 Active—two wearables geared toward straightforward fitness tracking and keeping you connected on the go.

You can grab either device online starting August 25, and they’ll land in official offline stores on September 15. Promising long battery life and practical health tools, these new releases offer two distinct, affordable ways to track your daily activities.

A bigger smartwatch experience

For users who want a larger display and more everyday smart features, the REDMI Watch 6 Lite offers a smartwatch-like experience in a slim, sporty design.

The OPPO Reno16 Series 5G Is Ready for Your First Barkada Moments on Campus

Starting college means stepping into a whole new world of firsts. The first time you navigate campus on your own, the first organization fair that sparks a new interest, the first group project that turns into an all-nighter, and the first spontaneous coffee run with classmates who soon become your go-to barkada.

Right now, it might feel like just another day on campus but these are the experiences which eventually become the stories, inside jokes, photos, and memories that define college life. With the OPPO Reno16 Series 5G, students have an everyday companion that helps them stay on top of schoolwork while capturing, creating, and sharing every barkada first along the way.

Enjoy Better Sleep with Samsung’s WindFree™ Air Conditioner

Until September 30, save big and get a free Galaxy Fit3 when you upgrade to a Samsung WindFree™ Wall-mount Air Conditioner Comfort Inverter

After hustling through a busy day, there is nothing quite like a good sleep to help you fully recharge and get ready for whatever tomorrow brings. But while getting enough hours of sleep matters, so does creating an environment that’s truly conducive for restful slumber.

Building a relaxing sanctuary for a good night’s sleep is easier with Samsung’s WindFree™ Wall-mount Air Conditioner Comfort Inverter. Designed to deliver efficient cooling and effortless convenience to your space, the unit delivers cooling that works around your lifestyle—even your sleeping habits.

Appistoki launches Salesforce Data and AI Center of Excellence in the Philippines

In collaboration with Salesforce, the Center of Excellence in Bonifacio Global City will accelerate AI adoption in the Philippines 

(L-R): Pravar Gautam, Vice President - Alliances & Channel ASEAN, Salesforce; Abraham Cuevas, Country General Manager, Salesforce Philippines; Abhijeet Kulkarni, Founder and CEO, Appistoki; and Paul Carvouni, SVP and General Manager, ASEAN, Salesforce 

TAGUIG CITY, Philippines — August 27, 2026 — Appistoki, a Novare Channel Partner, today launched the Salesforce Data and AI Center of Excellence (CoE) at the Novare headquarters in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, strengthening its push to accelerate AI-driven enterprise transformation in the Philippines. The CoE will serve as a joint innovation hub, where the two companies collaborate to co-develop new applications. It will help organizations in the Philippines better understand and implement agentic AI in practical and scalable ways across business operations and customer experience.

When Connectivity Matters Most: PLDT Enterprise Brings Starlink Support to Mindanao Recovery Efforts

In the aftermath of the powerful earthquake that struck parts of Mindanao, PLDT Enterprise, together with PLDT and Smart, deployed Starlink satellite connectivity solutions and mobilized emergency communications support to assist communities, responders and local government units in maintaining critical links during a time of urgent need.

PLDT and Smart immediately dispatched field and operations teams to assess network facilities and support restoration activities in affected areas, including General Santos City and several municipalities in South Cotabato. This was made possible through close coordination among PLDT Enterprise, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), and local government units on the ground. Assessments showed that most PLDT and Smart network facilities remained stable and operational, with service disruptions largely caused by commercial power interruptions affecting certain sites.

LG Electronics Brings High-Efficiency Living To More Consumers At IFA 2026

Extending Advanced Energy-Saving Technologies Beyond Flagship Models to a Broader Appliance Portfolio

LG Electronics (LG) is accelerating the mainstreaming of high-efficiency home appliances at IFA 2026, extending advanced energy-saving technologies beyond its flagship models to the broader LG product portfolio to make premium energy-saving performance accessible to more households.

RMC Season 10: Cebu’s Webmasters Esports Claims Visayas Title, Luzon and Mindanao Up Next

realme Mobile Cup (RMC) Season 10, co-presented by SM Cyberzone, is underway, with the Cebu Regionals concluding over the weekend at SM Seaside City Cebu.

After competing against 63 other teams, Cebu-based Webmasters Esports (WE) secured the Visayas regional championship with a 2-0 victory in the best-of-three finals. The team now moves on to the Season 10 grand finals, where it will face the champions from the Luzon and Mindanao regional legs.