Global AI Expert Tim Santos to Lead Strategic AI Masterclass for Philippine Business Leaders

As businesses worldwide pivot toward artificial intelligence, a critical gap remains between strategic interest and operational execution. To address this, Geeks On A Beach (GOAB) and Symph.co are proud to announce the AI Implementation Masterclass: Bridging the Gap from Strategy to Execution, taking place on May 22, 2026, in Makati.

🌍 Global Expertise, Local Impact

The masterclass will be led by Tim Santos, a veteran AI practitioner operating at the frontier of the industry. Based in London, Santos serves as a Director of Product at Graphcore—a global pioneer in AI hardware and a key innovator in the chip industry. As a UK-based Filipino and lead author of the Philippine AI Report 2025, Tim is bringing his experience from the heart of the global AI market to help the Philippines lead in AI adoption.

"A Silicon Valley playbook won’t just copy-paste to the Philippines," says Santos. "We’re taking the ground truth from 175 Philippine organizations and translating global best practices into local nuances. I’m here to help our local talent get maximum performance out of this technology and build an ecosystem that actually works for the Philippines.

OPPO Find X9 Ultra: Go Further with Your Next Camera

In professional DSLR or mirrorless camera systems, the “Holy Trinity” is widely considered the gold standard for quality and zoom coverage, typically consisting of three versatile zoom lenses: a 16-35mm wide-angle lens for capturing expansive landscapes and architecture, a 24-70mm for everyday subjects from wide views to portraits, and a 70-200mm telephoto for close-ups, sports, and wildlife.

However, for smartphones, it’s always been a different story. Despite rapid advancements in mobile imaging over the past few years, including larger sensors, higher resolutions, faster apertures, and breakthroughs in computational photography, smartphones still fall short of the “Holy Trinity” in a few key areas. The most glaring gap is the absence of a true 200mm-equivalent super-telephoto lens.

Even with periscope designs, the physical size constraints of a smartphone make housing a 200mm-equivalent telephoto exceptionally difficult. Some previous devices attempted a 10x (roughly 230mm) optical zoom, but at the cost of severely limited light intake and low pixel counts, resulting in a noticeable drop in image quality. Consequently, the industry generally fell back to 4x or 5x optical limits.

Quick Kitchen Wins for Busy Filipinos, Powered by LG NeoChef™

For many busy Filipinos, cooking at home is something they want to do more often—but time does not always cooperate. Between work, errands, commutes, and everyday responsibilities, preparing meals can easily feel like one more thing squeezed into an already full day.

That is where smarter kitchen habits can make a difference. With features designed for faster, easier, and more intuitive everyday cooking, the LG NeoChef™ Smart Inverter Microwave Oven with Grill (MH6565DIS) helps make home meal preparation feel more manageable—even on busy weekdays. 

Take a Different Turn: Nexal lands in the Philippines this May 15

A new international urban outdoor tech brand for Filipinos who want more from everyday life

There’s a certain rhythm to life in the Philippines that Filipinos know all too well. Early mornings spent in traffic, long workdays or classes, errands squeezed in between, and routines that repeat before the week even ends. Somewhere in that cycle, it becomes easy to move on autopilot and miss the small possibilities that just sit outside the usual path. But for a new generation of Filipinos, that rhythm is starting to shift. 

Young individuals are finding ways to break from routine, not by escaping the city, but by experiencing it differently. Weekend hikes outside the metro, city cycling routes, early morning or late afternoon runs, spontaneous road trips, and quiet café discoveries have become more than pastimes. Today, they are intentional choices shaped by a desire for meaning in everyday life. 

Top Games to Play on a 100-Inch LG QNED for a Bigger, More Immersive Night

LG Electronics continues to expand the home entertainment experience with the 100-inch LG QNED86, a TV designed to make gaming feel larger, more vivid, and more immersive. The model highlights an Ultra Big Screen, AI Picture Pro, AI Sound Pro, α8 AI Processor Gen2, and an Super Slim Design measuring 16.4mm. The LG QNED evo lineup also supports Dynamic QNED Color Pro, Certified 100% Color Volume, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, Filmmaker Mode, HDR10 & HLG, and webOS Re:new for the 100-inch class. 

For players and hardcore gamers, a bigger screen is not only about size. It is about choosing games that make the most of scale, color, detail, and sound. Here are some of the best titles to enjoy on a 100-inch LG QNED.

TP in the Philippines rallies behind “A Run for Kids with Cancer” in Davao

TP in the Philippines proudly supported “A Run for Kids with Cancer,” a fun run organized by the House of Hope Foundation for Kids with Cancer, Inc., with around 30 employees from its Davao sites joining the 5-kilometer run held at the Lyceum of the Philippines University in Davao. The initiative reflects TP’s continued commitment to uplifting communities and championing meaningful causes. 

Rachel Cacabelos, VP for Human Resources of TP in the Philippines emphasized how “TP, as an organization, believes in creating opportunities not only for our people, but also for the communities we serve. Supporting initiatives like ‘A Run for Kids with Cancer’ allows us to come together for a greater purpose—bringing hope, strength, and tangible support to children and families who need it most.”  

Earlier this year, TP, through its corporate social responsibility arm, the Citizen of the World (COTW) Foundation, also extended support to House of Hope during activities linked to the launch of its Davao Uprise site. These efforts form part of TP’s broader commitment to delivering sustained community impact in the areas where it operates.

Xiaomi’s Latest Power Bank Lineup Takes the Guesswork Out of Staying Charged

From laptop-ready power to slim magnetic charging, the new series offers a safety net in case of emergencies

Everyone knows what a 10 percent battery feels like mid-afternoon, while you’re in transit or maybe during a power outage. The meeting still has thirty minutes left. The map is mid-route. The shoot is not done. The question at that point is not whether to find power, but whether the right power bank was already in the bag.

Xiaomi’s Power Bank Series 2026 is built around a cleaner premise: four models, each matched to a different kind of mobile routine. Not one power bank that tries to serve everyone, but four specific answers to four specific situations. Which one fits depends entirely on how the day actually runs.