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FIUU: DON’T LET FRAUD CHECKS BLOCK YOUR 11.11 AND 12.12 CUSTOMERS

Sales season means unusual payment patterns, and not all of them are fraud. Fiuu CEO Eng Sheng Guan says merchants should review fraud controls and authentication settings with their payment providers before 11.11 and 12.12, then monitor recurring declines during and after. The goal: protect genuine customers without blocking them at checkout.

EPSON INTRODUCES AX6 COBOT FOR CLEANROOM ENVIRONMENTS

Epson's first collaborative robot, the AX6 Cobot, is built for cleanrooms and tight spaces. The carbon-body arm weighs 17 kg, has an ISO Class 5 cleanroom classification and IP54 protection, and can be taught by hand or programmed with blocks, Python, or ROS. Epson says it is now available, with availability and configurations varying by market.

GLOBE AND TM SUBSCRIBERS CAN NOW USE THE BPI APP WITHOUT SPENDING MOBILE DATA

Banking without burning through your data? Effective November 5, BPI clients who are also Globe or TM subscribers can use the BPI app without data charges to check balances, transfer funds, scan QR codes, and pay bills. BPI Gold and BPI Preferred clients also get access to Globe Platinum lounges, and more BPI platforms will be data-free in the coming months.

PAG-IBIG FUND GIVES MPL BORROWERS, EMPLOYER REPRESENTATIVES CHANCE TO WIN UP TO PHP50,000 IN CASH PRIZES

Pag-IBIG Fund members who avail of a Multi-Purpose Loan (MPL) now have an added chance to win cash prizes of up to PHP50,000, as the agency launches two raffle promotions that also recognize employer representatives who help Filipino workers access their benefits.

THE E-INVOICING CLOCK IS TICKING — AND THESE FINANCE LEADERS JUST GOT A HEAD START

Ask any finance team in the country what keeps them up at night right now, and e-invoicing will be near the top of the list. That’s why nearly 150 finance, tax, and technology leaders cleared their calendars and filled a room for the TaxTech & E-Invoicing Summit Philippines 2026 – Second Edition, organized by Fortinus Events.

BINGO IN THE PHILIPPINES: THE FAMILIAR GAME FINDING NEW WAYS TO CONNECT

GameZone has a dedicated Bingo section in its online game collection. Its official page lists titles associated with providers including BingoPlus, Monte, and Aqua. The section also presents other Perya-inspired games, such as Color Game and Pula Puti.

PAG-IBIG FUND BRINGS OVER 20,000 HOMES, SPECIAL OFFERS TO MINDANAO HOUSING FAIR ON NOV 12–13

Pag-IBIG Fund is bringing more than 20,000 housing units from over 45 participating developers to the Mindanao Housing Fair 2026 on November 12–13 at the SMX Convention Center in Davao City, giving Filipino workers...

ASUS AND ROG GRAND TECH FAIR 2026 PACKS A PHP180,000+ RAFFLE, GCASH REBATES, AND FREE CHIPOLO TRACKERS

The ASUS and ROG Grand Tech Fair 2026 is on until January 17, 2027. Eligible laptop and PC purchases earn an entry to the 12 Gifts of ASUS Nationwide Raffle, and ASUS and ROG Exclusive Stores add a free Chipolo POP Smart Tracker. From November 14, weekend Mall Caravans at 13 SM Cyberzone malls offer instant GCash rebates of up to PHP5,000.

SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB S12 ULTRA AND TAB S12+ ARE BUILT FOR SKETCHES, RECIPES, AND REAL WORK

From sketches to recipes to project plans, Samsung's Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and Tab S12+ are pitched at people who make things. The Ultra has a 14.6-inch display at just 5.1mm thin, the S12+ has a 12.6-inch screen, and both come with an in-box S Pen. Every purchase includes a free Book Cover Keyboard Slim and a 45W travel adapter.

COINS.PH FLAGS 4 SCAMS TO WATCH AS 84 PERCENT OF FILIPINO ADULTS REPORT ENCOUNTERING ONE

Most scams don't hack your account, they convince you to open the door. For International Fraud Awareness Week, Coins.ph lists four schemes to watch: phishing and impersonation, fake customer support, investment scams, and task and employment scams. A GASA report found 84 percent of Filipino adults encountered a scam in the past year. Never share your OTPs, passwords, or recovery phrases.

GEELY ZAMBOANGA OPENS WITH A 10-CAR SHOWROOM AND 4 SERVICE BAYS IN BOALAN

Geely has a new home in Zamboanga City. Geely Motor Philippines and dealer partner Otto-Motto Mobility, Inc. opened Geely Zamboanga on October 30, with a 650-square-meter display area that holds up to 10 vehicles and an 820-square-meter aftersales area with four service bays. It is the 44th Geely dealership nationwide and OMMI's second, after Cagayan de Oro.

TOYOTA MOTOR ASIA’S “NEW DAY RISING” PUTS BEN&BEN AND REGIONAL ARTISTS ON ONE TRACK

Sport and music shared the stage at Toyota Motor Asia's One Team Asia event in Nagoya. Toyota celebrated its seven Global Team Toyota Athletes, including Filipino gold medalists Carlos Yulo and Ernie Gawilan, and unveiled "New Day Rising," a regional track featuring artists like Ben&Ben, built on sounds sampled from Toyota vehicles.

PLDT AND SMART’S MSME DAY PALAWAN TEACHES ENTREPRENEURS FINTECH, SHORT-FORM VIDEO, AND AI

More than 100 MSME owners from across Palawan gathered in Puerto Princesa City for MSME Day Palawan, led by PLDT and Smart through PLDT Enterprise with the DTI. The whole-day session covered fintech, connectivity, short-form video content creation, and artificial intelligence, with partners including Maya, mWell, RCBC, Landbank, and Cisco.

GLOBE CUSTOMERS GET FREE AI FIESTA ACCESS THIS CHRISTMAS, WITH CLAUDE, GEMINI, AND MORE IN ONE PLACE

Globe is giving its mobile and broadband customers free access to AI Fiesta this Christmas. Globe Circle and Globe Platinum customers get it from November 15 to January 16, and Prepaid, Postpaid, Broadband, and TM customers get it from December 1 to 31. The platform brings AI models like Claude and Gemini together with tools for images, videos, presentations, and websites.

FEDEX IMPORT TOOL (FIT) PUTS CUSTOMS CLEARANCE, TRACKING, AND PAYMENT ON ONE PLATFORM

Importing to the Philippines just got a little less paperwork-heavy. FedEx has added an integrated duty and tax payment function to the FedEx Import Tool (FiT), so importers can submit documents, track clearance, and pay by credit card, e-wallet, or bank transfer on one platform. The tool is free for FedEx account holders and non-account customers alike.

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