While there are a lot of things to be ironed out, I would give this a try and rope some friends in to build a base and go exploring—after all, this is a survival game, and the concept is great.

While there are a lot of things to be ironed out, I would give Permafrost a try and rope some friends in to build a base and go exploring—after all, this is a survival game, and the concept is great.

AI is changing how students learn, and teachers are being asked to guide them. Microsoft and DepEd are training and credentialing 2,000 Filipino teachers in AI literacy through Microsoft Elevate for Educators. They are also introducing Behind the Chat, a set of classroom-ready resources on privacy, critical thinking, and healthy boundaries when students talk to AI. Training runs through May 2027.

TCL has expanded its tablet lineup with five new models, from the 11.5-inch TCL Note A1 NXTPAPER digital notebook to the 12.2-inch TCL TAB A1 Plus NXTPAPER with a pen and keyboard case in the box. Three models use TCL's NXTPAPER display technology, which the brand says is designed to reduce eye strain for reading, writing, and streaming.

Holiday spending tends to add up little by little: a gift here, a meal there, a few last-minute buys. One way to stay on track is a separate savings account for seasonal expenses. PSBank Mobile lets you open one with a valid ID and a selfie, then monitor balances in real time and set your own transaction limits.

Isuzu Philippines and dealer Isuzu Manila have turned over two TRAVIZ Utility Vans and three NPR85K Aluminum Vans to logistics platform eCarga. The TRAVIZ is built for city deliveries with up to 1,660 kg of payload, while the NPR85K six-wheeler has a 6,500 kg GVW rating and can take a 16-foot rear body.

AI is paying off in productivity, but trust is catching up more slowly. In a TCS survey of 1,333 senior leaders across 25 countries, 84 percent rank productivity as AI's top source of value, yet only 10 percent of enterprises let AI agents execute decisions without human approval. Security, risk, and governance ranked as the leading factor in how AI is deployed.

Curious about crypto but not sure where to begin? Maya Crypto lets you buy supported cryptocurrencies in the Maya app for as little as PHP1. Opt in to the promo from October 22 to December 17, 2026, and every PHP1 of eligible crypto you buy or sell earns a raffle entry. Prices can swing sharply, so start with an amount you can afford to lose.

GCash is bringing back Merry GCash with three holiday hacks: top up your RFID toll fees through Pay Bills, pay for Apple products with GGives at 0% interest and zero downpayment at select stores, and get PHP100 cashback at Puregold with a PHP1,000 minimum spend. Shake It Win It also returns, with a BYD Seal 5 DM-i among the prizes.

Innova-Thon 2026 gives students the chance to apply what they learn in the classroom to a real-world business case. In partnership with Maya Philippines, this year's case, with the theme "Financial Literacy. For All.", invites participants to explore real-world challenges within the digital landscape.

FUJIFILM Philippines has introduced the FUJINON XF400mm F4.5 R LM OIS WR, a super-telephoto lens for the X Series with about 609mm reach (35mm equivalent), up to 5.5 stops of image stabilization, and weather-resistant sealing at 20 points. It weighs about 1,245 grams and is available at PHP185,990.

Chef Gerick Manalo says he could tell you what a balanced plate looks like, yet he was the one avoiding vegetables. After more than two years of development, his Filipino wellness brand EarthLab & Co introduced its first product, the 21 Greens + Antioxidants Power Blend, built around taste and convenience. "We're not here to replace a healthy diet," he says.

A business that opened this year has nothing for a lender to look up. Trusting Social Philippines has integrated its AI-powered telco credit score into Datung's underwriting engine, so Datung can assess Filipino micro-entrepreneurs with no borrowing history and approve loans in minutes. MSME loans are under 5 percent of the banking system's total loan portfolio, according to BSP data.

The Lynk & Co 900, a six-seat full-size plug-in hybrid SUV with 718 PS and up to 1,000 km of combined range, has launched in the Philippines at PHP4,280,000. Reserve one for PHP50,000 until December 31 to get benefits worth up to PHP390,000. Lynk & Co also introduced a five-year vehicle warranty and an eight-year unlimited-mileage battery warranty.

The HUAWEI nova 16s Series is now available in the Philippines. The nova 16s starts at PHP29,999 and the nova 16s Pro is PHP39,999. Buyers between October 30 and December 31 get a gift bundle with the HUAWEI FreeBuds SE 2 and a nova gift box, plus a PHP5,000 early bird voucher on Shopee, Lazada, TikTok Shop, and the HUAWEI Online Store.