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QR Ph and InstaPay Payments Nearly Triple, But the Philippines Still Leads Southeast Asia in Cash-On-Delivery

Xendit, the payments infrastructure company, released the Xendit Ecommerce Payments Momentum Report 2026, produced with ecommerce data firm Cube. The Philippine findings draw on 1,000 Filipino respondents, part of a 6,000-person survey of online shoppers across six Southeast Asian markets, and on Xendit's own transaction data. Payments over QR Ph and InstaPay, the country's real-time QR and bank transfer rails, grew 198% on Xendit's platform in the 15 months to April 2026. Filipino shoppers are also quick to leave when a checkout doesn't suit them: 41% say a missing payment option was the main reason they abandoned an online purchase in the past three months, their most common checkout frustration. “Filipino consumers have always been receptive to new technology and we see the same in digital payment, but they don't all pay the same way. One wants an e-wallet, another scans a QR Ph code, another uses a card,” said Nazim Ali, President of Xendit. “So for a business, going digital isn'

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Game On: Acer Announces Predator League 2027 Philippine Qualifiers

The road to the Asia Pacific Predator League 2027 has begun! Acer has announced the Predator League 2027 Philippine Qualifier, giving esports teams the chance to compete, prove their skills, and push beyond their limits. With a total prize pool of ₱1 million, the qualifiers will feature tactical FPS VALORANT and the popular MOBA League of Legends, each offering ₱500,000 in prizes. Registration for both titles runs until October 15, with open qualifiers scheduled for October 17 for VALORANT and October 18 for League of Legends. The group stage will be held on October 24-25 for VALORANT and October 30-31 for League of Legends, with the online playoffs on November 7 and 8, respectively. The LAN Finals for both titles are scheduled for late November. Interested teams can register at https://bit.ly/PLPH27-VALORANT for VALORANT and https://bit.ly/PLPH27-LEAGUEOFLEGENDS for League of Legends. The stakes are high for competing teams. In both titles, the champion will take home ₱200,000, and

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From Matcha Latte to a New Appliance, Skyro Wants Filipinos to Say “I-Skyro Mooo!”

‘Pag may gusto o kailangan, may paraan. Skyro is launching “I-Skyro Mooo!”, a new nationwide brand campaign that reflects the company’s expanding role in Filipinos’ everyday financial lives, from planned purchases and access to cash to day-to-day spending. Built around the playful and expressive way Filipinos use language, the campaign turns the Skyro name into a simple action people can associate with different purchases, needs, and financial moments. The launch also introduces Jennylyn Mercado as Skyro’s newest brand ambassador, joining her husband, Dennis Trillo, as the faces of the campaign and the Skyro brand. One of the Philippines’ most recognizable showbiz couples, Mercado and Trillo bring a natural chemistry and familiarity that fit the campaign’s everyday, relatable tone. Mercado and Trillo take center stage in “Skyromance,” the campaign’s anchor film series, which brings the “I-Skyro Mooo!” idea to life through relatable moments between the pair. The first film debuted a

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Maximize Your Comfort, Minimize Your Electricity Bills with TCL

As the rainy season sets in, bringing damp weather and high indoor humidity, keeping the home comfortable without driving up electricity bills remains a challenge. Balancing rising living expenses with the need to keep spaces fresh and mold-free can take a toll on household budgets. TCL, the Triple Global Top 1 TV Brand and global leader in Fresh Air AC sales, is easing the burden by making it more affordable than ever to enjoy a crisp, dry, and energy-efficient home environment all season long. TCL takes the worry out of your monthly electricity bill with T-AI Energy Saving technology. This intelligent feature actively reads the room to optimize cooling and eliminate power waste. The result? A massive reduction in energy consumption by up to 37%+. It’s a smarter, eco-friendly approach to home comfort that gives Filipino families a cool, refreshing space while keeping monthly expenses well under control. “With so many worries on everyone's minds lately, the last thing you should stre

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Faster and Smarter: UGREEN Debuts MagFlow and Nexode Pro Series for Apple Devices

As Apple unveils its latest generation of devices, users are looking for charging accessories that can keep up. At this moment, UGREEN, the Global No. 1 Consumer Expansion Peripherals Brand*, unveils its new MagFlow lineup, delivering cooler, faster charging, alongside the Nexode Pro series, featuring a smart display designed to bring greater visibility and convenience to the new Apple lineup. The MagFlow series is designed around the everyday mobile scenarios of iPhone users, delivering Qi2 25W magnetic fast charging on the go, with built-in liquid cooling available in the power bank for cooler, more stable charging. The Nexode Pro series, continuing the series' commitment to true-rated performance with its high-wattage output, is built for desk and work scenarios, powering MacBooks and multiple devices at the same time. Whatever Apple device you use, and whatever the scenario, UGREEN has the right accessory to deliver a better charging experience, offering the smarter option for Ap

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HONOR 600S Confirmed to Launch in the Philippines on October 1

Following the success of the HONOR 600 Series, global AI devices provider HONOR Philippines has officially confirmed the arrival of the HONOR 600S, coming to the Philippines on October 1, 2026. As a more accessible addition to the HONOR 600 Series, the HONOR 600S is designed to bring the experiences that users value from the series to a wider audience. Built for young professionals, creators, and digital-savvy users, it combines entertainment, content creation, work, business, and connectivity in a smartphone made for everyday life. The HONOR 600S is set to bring more of the HONOR 600 Series experience to a wider audience, with a combination of entertainment, creativity, connectivity, and everyday performance. Among its highlights is HONOR AI Image to Video 2.0, giving users a glimpse of the creative experiences they can expect from the new device. It also comes with 5G connectivity, allowing users to stay connected and enjoy their digital experiences wherever the day takes them. It

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The Future Beyond OLED: TCL SQD-Mini LED Raises the Bar for Premium Picture Quality

TCL, recognized as the No. 1 Panel TV Brand in the Philippines for three consecutive years according to the 2025 Annual Cumulative Market Share Report by TRS Research, is pushing the boundaries of home entertainment with its latest display innovation: Super-QD Mini LED (SQD-Mini LED). As a global leader in display technology and a pioneer in Mini LED, TCL is taking a different approach to improving picture quality. Rather than focusing on a single hardware upgrade, SQD-Mini LED brings together advances in light control, color, and panel technology to create a more complete premium viewing experience. SQD-Mini LED marks the next chapter in TCL’s display innovation and its continuing effort to redefine what consumers can expect from a premium TV. The technology has already received international recognition. The TCL X11L, the world’s first SQD-Mini LED flagship TV, won a Gold Award for Innovative Display Technology at the Global Top Brands (GTB) Awards during CES 2026. Presented by Int

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Manulife Philippines Appoints Ganesh Murugesan as Chief Information Officer

Manulife Philippines, the local arm of leading international financial services provider Manulife, announced the appointment of Ganesh Murugesan as Chief Information Officer. He will be part of the company’s executive committee. Prior to his appointment, Ganesh served as Head of Delivery for Manulife Philippines and was part of Manulife’s Regional Technology team in Hong Kong for the past eight years. During this time, he has played a key role in strengthening delivery capabilities and leading major transformation programs across the region. With nearly 25 years’ professional experience, Ganesh draws on a strong track record of shaping and delivering technology solutions that support distribution growth, enable operational transformation, and enhance customer experience across insurers in Asia. “Ganesh brings deep expertise and a strong execution track record that will be critical as we continue to strengthen our technology capabilities and drive transformation across the business,”

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Anker Innovations Unifies Its Brands Under a Single Name: Anker

Almost 15 years after selling its first battery product, Anker Innovations announced that its five brands will be unified under a single name, Anker. The company also announced new products across charging, audio, home security, robotics and home energy. Anker: A Unified Brand for the Next Era Since its founding in 2011, Anker has grown from a charging company into a global consumer technology company serving more than 200 million customers in over 180 countries and regions. Along the way it built dedicated brands to move faster in distinct categories: Anker for charging, eufy for the smart home, soundcore for audio and entertainment, SOLIX for energy and eufyMake for creative tools. Each built a strong following, and that success is what makes this step possible. As AI, robotics, local computing and connected systems bring once-separate technologies closer together, the boundaries between those categories are disappearing. Anker is bringing its products and technologies together u

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Epson Document Capture Pro helps organizations move information documents into digital systems with greater ease and consistency

In many offices, a single document can pass through several steps before the work around it is complete. An invoice may need approval before it is filed for future reference. A signed contract may need to be stored in a shared folder, while a completed form may need to be scanned, named, sorted, and sent to another team. As businesses bring more of their operations into digital systems, they are also reviewing how physical documents fit into those processes. Printed forms, contracts, invoices, receipts, and records continue to move through many workplaces. Businesses need an efficient way to capture the information on those pages and make it available through the systems their teams already use. Epson Document Capture Pro supports this process by helping businesses create structured scanning workflows through compatible Epson DS series devices, allowing organizations to access its document capture and workflow capabilities without purchasing separate software. A Smarter Way to Captu

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