200MP Portrait Master: realme Gives First Look at realme 16 Series 5G Ahead of its Local Launch

200MP cameras, 7000mAh battery, and AI-powered features headline the latest Number Series

realme has officially unveiled the realme 16 Series 5G in the Philippines via a livestream on its official Facebook page, introducing a lineup focused on improved photography, longer battery life, and smarter AI features. The lineup includes the realme 16 Pro+ 5G, realme 16 Pro 5G, and realme 16 5G.

Globe Partners with Grab to Strengthen Network Optimization Through Real‑World Insights

Globe, the country’s most reliable and consistent mobile network, has partnered with Grab and its driver-partners to capture real‑world data on connectivity strength and consistency across Metro Manila. This integration transforms everyday trips into live data‑gathering missions, allowing Globe to continuously measure and optimize its network performance in actual conditions. By leveraging Grab’s extensive driver community, Globe gains unprecedented visibility into how its network performs across diverse routes, traffic patterns, and time periods.

During the survey period, over one hundred Grab driver-partners collected more than 20,000 Globe network samples, providing a ground‑truth perspective on coverage and performance. This initiative enabled Globe to capture performance in high‑traffic and previously untested areas, identify poor coverage zones for targeted improvements, and benchmark live, dynamic data during actual rides for stronger accuracy.

PhilSA, Hungarian University MATE forge partnership for agricultural research, education, and tech development

PhilSA Ad Interim Director General Gay Jane P. Perez, Ph.D. (seated left) and MATE Rector Csaba Gyuricza (seated right) sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), witnessed by PhilSA Deputy Director General for Space Science and Technology Marc Caesar R. Talampas (left-most) and Her Excellency Titanilla Tóth, Ambassador of Hungary to the Philippines (right-most)

The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) and the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences (MATE) formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 20 April 2026 to advance agricultural research, education, and technology development. The agreement was signed by PhilSA Ad Interim Director General Dr. Gay Jane P. Perez and MATE Rector Dr. Csaba Gyuricza.

PhilSA Ad Interim Director General Gay Jane Perez delivers her welcome message.

nubia and Geely Launch “Your Next Phone Could Be Your Next Ride” Promo with NEO 5 Series

Buy any nubia NEO 5 Series smartphone for a chance to drive home a Geely GX3 Pro

nubia Philippines has partnered with Geely Philippines for an exciting raffle promotion that connects performance in tech with performance on the road. With every purchase of the new nubia NEO 5 Series, customers get the chance to win a brand-new Geely GX3 Pro S along with a nubia NEO 5 smartphone!

Running from March 28 to May 30, 2026, the promo gives Filipinos more reasons to upgrade their devices while unlocking the possibility of driving home a new ride.

Earth Day 2026: Together with OPPO for a Sustainable Future

Every year on April 22, Earth Day highlights the importance of protecting our planet to ensure a brighter future for all its inhabitants. As a global technology company serving over 760 million users in more than 90 countries and regions worldwide, OPPO recognizes its responsibility and influence in shaping a more sustainable future. More than just creating exceptional products and experiences, OPPO integrates sustainability across its operations and innovation and has pledged to make its entire operations carbon-neutral by 2050. With this goal firmly on the horizon, the company is continuing to implement greener practices, develop more environmentally friendly products, and inspire people all around the world to take real steps to building a sustainable future.

Infobip Powers SM Supermalls’ Digital Engagement with advanced solutions and Viber for Business

Infobip, a global cloud communications platform, has deepened its partnership with SM Supermalls, the Philippines’ largest mall operator, to leverage Infobip’s SaaS solutions and Viber for Business to enhance the customer experience across both physical and digital touchpoints. 

The collaboration, which builds on a longstanding relationship between Infobip and SM Supermalls, reflects how large Philippine enterprises are adapting to changing consumer behavior, as Filipino mallgoers increasingly expect faster, more personalized, and mobile-first interactions from brands. 

Satellite data show smoke from Navotas fire reached as far as Bataan

This map shows how far smoke spread in the aftermath of the Navotas landfill fire, which broke out at approximately 8PM on April 10, 2026. The time-lapse map shows hourly snapshots from 7:45AM (featured) to 3:45PM on the following day, April 11. Darker colors indicate higher levels of nitrogen dioxide, a proxy for smoke extent, which can be measured during daytime using satellite data.