Yamaha Grand Prix Round 3 brought five racing categories to Tarlac Circuit Hill, from the YZF-R15M Dealer Cup to the Aerox SP R&D Sprint Cup. After a year of collecting points, Knox Pantaleon and Myron Delos Santos earned their tickets to the Yamaha bLU cRU R3 Asia-Pacific Championship this November.
Calling all Philippine esports teams: the Acer Predator League 2027 Philippine Qualifiers are now open for VALORANT and League of Legends, with PHP 1 million in prizes up for grabs. Register until October 15, and the champions of each title will represent the Philippines at the Asia Pacific Predator League 2027 Grand Finals in Vietnam.
Garmin is taking golf performance tracking further with the new Approach S72.
The flagship golf smartwatch adds on-wrist swing metrics, biometric insights, green reading, putting analytics, aerial imagery, and a new driving range activity. Available in 43mm and 47mm sizes, it arrives October 22 for PHP52,990.
Baguio City is testing BIZ Checker, an AI-powered tool that helps business applicants find out whether their proposed establishment is allowed in a particular location under the city's zoning rules. Built by city staff through PLDT and Smart's AI-in-a-Box mentorship program, it also comes with Rolly Bot, a chatbot that draws on government documents and data to answer questions.
More Filipino workers stand to gain access to quality homes closer to their workplaces as Pag-IBIG Fund and the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) bring together government land and affordable financing, building on the gains of the Expanded 4PH Program.
SQREEM Technologies has been appointed to the Singapore Government's Whole-of-Government Digital Consumption Analytics Services Framework, administered by the Ministry of Digital Development and Information. Participating government agencies will be able to access SQREEM's AI-powered behavioral intelligence and analytics to support research, communications and decision-making.
Yamaha Motor Philippines brought together 20 Silver and Gold members of the My Yamaha Motor REV-PH App for Ride to Defy Cebu 2026, a three-day member experience held from September 25 to 27. The program combined a Cebu city ride, reward-point activities, Kawasan canyoneering, a social night, and a traditional Cebuano lunch in Carcar.
The Motorcycle Development Program Participants Association and the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines held a product identification seminar in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, to help law enforcement personnel recognize counterfeit motorcycle components. The initiative supports MDPPA’s Tropang MAALAM road safety campaign and focused on frequently replaced parts such as brake pads, engine oil, drive belts, and pistons.
Gen Z Filipinos still aspire to financial stability, meaningful work, good health, and homeownership, but rising costs and financial uncertainty are reshaping how they pursue those goals. EastWest Ageas highlights growing financial literacy and access to formal financial tools as young adults balance present expenses with longer-term plans.
TNT is launching SAYAOKE, a nationwide online karaoke competition that will connect aspiring singers from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao through live, real-time singing battles powered by TNT 5G. Forty-eight finalists will advance from online auditions to an online bootcamp and weekly TikTok Live showdowns, with PHP300,000 in cash up for grabs in each weekly competition.
Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo is joining Gran Turismo 7 this October, bringing Xiaomi Auto’s futuristic EV concept into the racing simulator alongside the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra. Gran Turismo 7 will also introduce its first dedicated EV Driving Experience, featuring challenges designed around the acceleration, braking, and handling characteristics of high-performance electric vehicles.
TCL PV TECH is introducing the BlueArk X1 in the Philippines, an all-in-one residential energy storage system that combines an inverter, battery system, and Energy Management System in one platform. Its modular design starts at 8kWh and can scale up to 128kWh, with single-phase 6kW and 8kW models arriving from October 2026 and a three-phase series planned for 2027.
Designed for modern Filipino women, the CAMON Slim 5G combines a 6.39mm body, 6,000mAh battery, 50MP Sony LYTIA 700C camera, practical AI tools and IP-rated protection
GCash is encouraging Filipinos to identify the saving habits that best match their goals, from setting aside leftover money and building an emergency fund to saving for specific purchases or long-term milestones. Through GSave, users can separate savings from everyday spending, with selected high-yield savings accounts offering rates of up to 3.5% and UNO Time Deposit offering up to 5.5% p.a.
The GAC GN8 PHEV Executive combines first-class second-row seating, a plug-in hybrid powertrain, up to 120km of electric range, more than 1,000km of combined range, DC fast charging, and a technology-rich cabin. It sits at the top of GAC’s MPV lineup and is offered at an introductory price of PHP3.338 million for reservations placed until December 31, 2026.