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inDrive Wins Philippines Technology Excellence Award for AI in Transportation at the Asian Technology Awards 2025

Fresh from being recognized with the Philippines Technology Excellence Award for AI - Transportation at the Asian Technology Excellence Awards 2025, inDrive is doubling down on its mission to prove that artificial intelligence can be harnessed to empower people, not replace them. The award is a direct testament to inDrive’s commitment in actively reshaping Filipinos’ experience with urban mobility, thanks to their innovations anchored on fairness, transparency, and inclusivity. inDrive demonstrated how its human-centric AI strategy is creating more equitable transport solutions in fast-growing markets like the Philippines, where millions rely daily on affordable and reliable rides. “We are deeply honored to receive the Technology Excellence Award for AI – Transportation,” said Mark Tolley, APAC Director, inDrive. “This recognition is not just about inDrive’s technology, it’s about the people behind every innovation and to whom it was made for. This inspires us to improve our services

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4 Must-Know Tips from Big Bad Wolf for the Final Stop of the World’s Biggest Book Sale in Metro Manila, Filinvest 2025

The world’s biggest book sale is back—and this time, it’s Metro Manila’s final chance to experience it in 2025! After successful stops in Iloilo and Cebu earlier this year, Big Bad Wolf Books is set to light up the city with its much-awaited Book Sale from October 2 to 13, 2025. Featuring over 2 million books across every genre imaginable, The Filinvest Tent in Alabang becomes a haven of stories, amazing discounts, and immersive experiences—perfectly timed for the BER months and early holiday gift shopping. Don’t miss Metro Manila’s last stop of this incredible book sale! Bernard Lee, Business Director of Big Bad Wolf Books, shared, “Big Bad Wolf is about making books accessible to as many people as possible. By offering titles at prices families can afford, we’re breaking down barriers to reading and creating opportunities for discovery. Every sale is more than just a shopping event—it’s a way to encourage more people to pick up a book, and hopefully, to build a stronger reading cul

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Honda Philippines Brings the Excitement to the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship

Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI), the No. 1 motorcycle manufacturer in the country, has joined the roster of sponsors for the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship (VMWC), one of the most prestigious sporting events in the world. The tournament will bring together the globe’s top national teams to Manila from September 12 to 28, 2025, in Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City and in Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, which will be featured across different media platforms and mainstream channels, including RPTV, One Sports, One Sports HD, and digital streaming through Pilipinas Live. Honda is proud to be part of this global stage, reinforcing its commitment to inspire the youth while embracing the passion, energy, and excellence that world-class volleyball represents. As part of its sponsorship, HPI also showcased its newest motorcycle lineup: The All-New PCX160, The All-New Honda NAVi and Winner X. Ahead of the championship, HPI has already kicked off activities to engage fans and communi

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All-New BYD Tang DM-i Officially Unveiled: Smart Performance Meets Premium Family Comfort

BYD Cars Philippines, a subsidiary of ACMobility, has officially launched the all-new BYD Tang DM-i, marking a major milestone in the brand’s expansion of its Super DM-i lineup. Built to give Filipino families the freedom to go farther, drive smarter, and move with more confidence every day, the BYD Tang DM-i delivers a unique blend of electric efficiency, intelligent features, and spacious comfort, redefining what an electrified family SUV can offer. The BYD Tang DM-i blends the efficiency of BYD’s advanced powertrain with the versatility and presence of a 7-seater SUV. With the combination of electric driving, premium features, and intelligent safety, the Tang DM-i redefines expectations for family mobility in the Philippines. "With the introduction of the all-new BYD Tang DM-i, we are expanding our Super DM-i lineup to address the diverse needs of Filipino families," said Bob Palanca, Managing Director of BYD Cars Philippines. "As the largest model in our SUV range, the Tang DM-i

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Enjoy Essential and Secure AI-powered Features with the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | LTE and Galaxy A07

September 5, 2025 – Samsung Electronics today unveiled the latest Galaxy A Series—introducing the all-new Galaxy A17 5G/LTE and Galaxy A07 LTE. Designed to empower users in every moment, these new devices combine essential AI-powered features for productivity and entertainment, strengthened security and privacy upgrades, as well as a sleek, modern design — delivering must-have experiences at accessible price points that help you get more out of every day. Seamless, integral AI experiences The new Galaxy A17 offers some fan-favorite features from the Galaxy S Series, furthering Samsung’s vision of democratizing the latest AI experiences to more users. This includes the seamless integration of Gemini activation through pressing and holding the side button, as well as Gemini Live, a completely voice-activated hands-free experience. Both these features allow users to cue seamless interactions across Samsung, Google or third-party apps like Spotify. Circle to Search with Google is also

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Xbox Returns to Tokyo Game Show 2025

Xbox announced its return to Tokyo Game Show 2025 with a broadcast taking place on Thursday, September 25 at 3:00 AM PT / 7:00 PM JST. The show will feature titles from our creative teams, alongside updates from our partners in Japan, across Asia and around the world. With players around the globe delighting in Japan-inspired and games developed in Asia, we are excited to showcase the talent and creativity behind upcoming games coming to Xbox. For visitors joining us on the ground, several opportunities will be available, including the first public hands-on of Ninja Gaiden 4 in Asia at the Koei Tecmo booth. Attendees can also test out the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X at the ASUS ROG booth before they launch on October 16. To learn how to tune into the Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2025 livestream, visit the Xbox Wire post here.

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DTI Launches Creative Expo, Targets PH to be Asia's Creative Hub by 2030

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is spearheading the Philippines' bid to become Asia's Premier Creative Hub by 2030 with the official launch of the Malikhaing Pinoy Creative Expo (MPEx), a five-day national event at SMX Aura, Taguig City. Held in celebration of the Philippine Creative Industries Month (PCIM), the MPEx is the first event to gather all nine creative domains—audiovisual media, visual arts, digital interactive media, design, performing arts, publishing, traditional cultural expressions, creative services, and cultural sites—and their 73 sectors. Leading the ceremonial opening, Trade Secretary Cristina A. Roque said that the expo emphasizes the vital role of Filipino creativity in driving economic progress. “Under the clear directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the Department of Trade and Industry is fully committed to harnessing the power of our creative industries. The DTI will continue to provide our artists and creators with the necessary infrastru

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Lufthansa Technik Philippines Celebrates 25 Years of Elevating Aviation and Empowering Filipino Careers

Lufthansa Technik Philippines proudly celebrates its 25th anniversary, marking a quarter-century of unparalleled excellence in aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, and a profound commitment to developing Filipino talent and contributing to the nation's economic growth. Since its inception in 2000, Lufthansa Technik Philippines has evolved from a pioneering venture into one of the Philippines' most enduring foreign investments, establishing the country as a formidable player on the global MRO stage. What began with a strategic partnership to support Philippine Airlines' fleet renewal has blossomed into a trusted relationship with some of the world's leading airlines. “For 25 years, Lufthansa Technik Philippines has been more than an MRO provider. It has been a training ground, a career builder, and for many Filipino families, a life-changing partner,” said Holger Beck, President and CEO of Lufthansa Technik Philippines. “We are immensely proud to have trained tho

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Acer Unleashes Predator Helios 18P AI: Hybrid Gaming Laptop for Work and Play

Acer announced a powerful lineup of new laptop and desktop Windows 11 PCs, a monitor and a keyboard, engineered to elevate productivity, content creation and gaming experiences. Leading the charge is the new Predator Helios 18P AI laptop designed for both work and play. Also introduced were the Predator Orion 7000 and Predator Orion 5000 desktops, the Predator Aethon 550 TKL gaming keyboard, along with the Predator X27U F8 monitor. Predator Helios 18P AI: A New Era of Hybrid Power The new Predator Helios 18P AI is purpose-built for professionals who demand high-performance computing in a portable setup. While many users have turned to gaming laptops for powerful graphics and processing capabilities, the Helios 18P AI goes further, supporting desktop-level AI computing, inferencing, and productivity, making it ideal for AI developers, content creators, and gamers who are looking for a device for both work and play. The system features up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 285HX with

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Honda Donates Life-Saving Generators to Power Communities

Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI), the Country’s No. 1 Motorcycle Manufacturer and Power Products. HPI is committed to being One with the Community through its advocacies for Clean & Green Surroundings, Supporting Quality Education, Improving Quality of Life in the Community and Protecting Human Lives through Road Safety. In its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility, generously donated a total of 140 units of 6.5KVA Generator Sets to the Philippine Red Cross (PRC). First batch of 70 units was turned over to Philippine Red Cross last September 17, 2024. And to complete their commitment, HPI has now handed over another 70 units of Generator Sets. PRC has been a trusted partner of HPI in reaching out and helping communities for decades, notably during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and Super Typhoon Odette in 2021. HPI aims to support life-saving programs, especially during calamities and disasters, by donating generator sets to the PRC. These generators shall enhance emergency resp

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