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Filipino Women Learners Complete GenAI Courses at Rates 0.3% Higher Than Men: Coursera Report

Coursera, Inc., a leading global online learning platform, released its latest report, “One Year Later: The Gender Gap in GenAI,” revealing that Filipino women are completing GenAI courses at 0.3% higher rates than men, even as they remain underrepresented in GenAI learning. The findings highlight steady persistence among women learners once they gain access to high-quality learning opportunities. The report also finds that women accounted for 39.1% of GenAI course enrollments in the Philippines in 2025, up from 38.4% in 2024, a 0.8 percentage-point increase YoY. While the gender gap persists, the higher completion rates suggest that access – rather than capability or motivation – may be the primary barrier, reinforcing the need to lower entry barriers and expand access to AI learning pathways. The Philippines has long been recognized as one of Asia’s leaders in gender equality. According to the World Economic ForumGlobal Gender Gap Report 2025 the country ranks 20th globally, reflec

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nubia Accelerates PH Expansion with Wider Retail Footprint, Higher 2026 Investment, and Strong E-Commerce Growth

nubia is reinforcing its long-term commitment to the Philippine market through sustained retail expansion across Mega Manila, supported by a rapidly growing nationwide footprint, increased retail investment, and continued e-commerce momentum. Following its initial retail push in 2024, which marked the opening of its first concept stores and kiosks in select SM malls, nubia accelerated its expansion in 2025 with new locations at SM City Sta. Mesa, SM City Sucat, and SM City Fairview. These sites serve as strategic access points to some of the most densely populated residential and commercial corridors in Metro Manila. This year, nubia confirmed that its retail expansion budget is 15% higher than in 2025, with additional investments planned should performance continue to exceed targets. This sustained commitment is complemented by strong e-commerce performance across TikTok Shop, Shopee, and Lazada, reinforcing the brand’s omnichannel growth strategy. “The Philippines remains a key gr

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HONOR Earns Global Recognition at MWC 2026 for Robot Phone Innovation and Magic V6 Foldable Leadership

At MWC 2026, global leading AI device ecosystem company HONOR earned widespread recognition from leading media outlets, winning over 70 media awards across its Augmented Human Intelligence vision, robotics innovation, flagship foldables and expanding AI device ecosystem. This year, HONOR showcased Robot Phone and humanoid robot innovations as bold explorations of embodied intelligence, with Magic V6, MagicPad 4 and MagicBook Pro 14 expanding its latest AI device ecosystem announcements. Bloomberg said HONOR’s launch “sets the tone for the mobile industry’s annual gathering.” Robot Phone drew particular attention for combining embodied AI interaction with robot-grade motion and cinematic imaging, with Reuters and CNBC spotlighting it as part of HONOR’s broader push into embodied AI, positioning the device as a high-profile showcase of how AI hardware could move and respond in the real world. Meanwhile, tech outlets were taken by the human appeal, with Engadget noting HONOR had made Ro

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TCL Celebrates the Closing of the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, Empowering Athletes and Audiences Through Technology

TCL, a leading global technology company and Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partner, recently celebrated the end of the Olympic Winter Games, a landmark moment for both sporting achievement and as an unprecedented stage for its technology. Throughout Milano Cortina 2026, TCL played a key role in elevating how fans, athletes, and global audiences alike enjoy the event, harnessing its latest innovations to help share the greatest human sporting achievements with unprecedented clarity, scale, and emotional impact. At the International Broadcast Center (IBC), the nerve center of global coverage, TCL provided more than 330 TV screens and 300 commercial display units so broadcasters and media professionals could watch every moment in exceptional detail, supporting the seamless transmission of each event to millions of viewers worldwide. Across the Olympic Villages, TCL smart home appliances ensured comfort for athletes, while specially optimized display systems enabled the “Athlete Moment

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PLDT Enterprise and Lin Man Technology Partner to Advance Smart Metering Across the Philippines

PLDT Enterprise is supporting Lin Man Power Technology, Inc., a Filipino-owned company solutions provider for electric companies, to advance the implementation of smart meters nationwide—an initiative aimed at improving billing accuracy, reducing system losses, and enabling more reliable and transparent power services for consumers across the country. A Commitment to Strengthening Utilities Through Digital Innovation Lin Man Power Technology, Inc., based in Santa Rosa, Laguna, serves electricity providers nationwide by delivering technology-driven solutions that help improve power distribution and service delivery. Operating in the utilities sector, the company focuses on supporting the energy ecosystem through innovation, reliability, and operational efficiency. As part of its digital push, Lin Man is implementing electric smart meters that enable accurate billing, improve visibility across systems, and help reduce technical and non-technical losses. These meters are powered by Sma

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Two Companies, One Vision: GENCYS and JSR Forge Strategic Alliance to Launch Transformational Products to Market

Two Philippine enterprises with distinct yet complementary strengths have forged a strategic partnership aimed at building transformational products designed for scale, sustainability, and long-term market relevance. GENCYS Group Incorporated, an E-commerce Enterprise operating multiple businesses under one integrated ecosystem, has entered into a joint venture with JSR Group, a company recognized for its research-driven approach to product innovation and development. Together, the partnership brings innovation and execution into a single, aligned enterprise model. GENCYS' strength lies in its ability to build and operate an end-to-end ecosystem that supports product scaling. With interconnected business units focused on product creation, brand development, marketing execution, sales systems, fulfillment, and logistics, the company enables ideas to move efficiently from concept to commercialization. This enterprise structure allows partner brands and entrepreneurs to grow within a sys

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Globe Redefines Connectivity Beyond Speed at The Blueprint Q1 2026

Globe Telecom opened the year with a bold message at its flagship quarterly media event. The Blueprint by Globe where connectivity is no longer about speed, but about consistent, reliable service, affordability, and easy access. Held at The Globe Tower, the event showcased how Globe is strengthening the way Filipinos live, work, and connect by treating internet service as a non-negotiable lifeline. With the theme “Every Filipino Connected,” Globe unveiled innovations and milestones across its portfolio, underscoring its mission to ensure that every Filipino partakes in the benefits of the digital economy. Among the highlights was Globe’s pioneering partnership with Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell satellite technology. Following the live pilot trial, Globe and Starlink are preparing to expand testing across additional locations and operational scenarios. Globe also celebrated its recognition by Ookla as the country’s most reliable mobile and broadband network, with consistency scores that

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Newly Elected PRSP President Stewards the Story at DOST’s Ad Meliora Event

The Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP) recently announced its new Board of Trustees for 2026-2027, ushering in a new chapter of Philippine PR leaders for their term. Leading the organization as President is Ana Pista, APR, the Founder and CEO of Ardent Communications and the CEO of the AI Centre of Excellence (ACE). She previously served as Vice President-Internal of PRSP and the Chairperson of the prestigious 61st ANVIL Awards, which concluded last January 28, 2026. Representing the organization, Pista delivered her first speech as president as one of the keynote speakers of the Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) Ad Meliora: Igniting the Narrative: A Celebration of Innovation Stories. Guided by the Ad Meliora theme, “Toward Better Things Delivered”, DOST’s anniversary underscores the agency’s enduring role as a mentor, enabler, and bridge for Filipino innovators, partners, and institutions working to turn ideas into real-world solutions. Key program speak

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Epson Partners with Filipino Designer to Transform Cultural Heritage into Wearable Art

Urban Label by Maria & Co has joined forces with Epson Philippines Corporation (EPC) to unveil a textile collection that honors Filipino cultural heritage while embracing modern design tools and mindful production practices. This collaboration was made possible with the support of ES Print Media, Inc., which played a key role in connecting Epson with designer Beatriz Nicole Benadera—helping bring this culturally rooted collection to life. The collaboration centers on the Waling-Waling, celebrated as the Queen of Philippine Flowers and a symbol of resilience and beauty in Filipino culture. Known for its vibrant petals and intricate form, the Waling-Waling has long been admired in art and design. In this collection, it becomes the focal point of garments that merge tradition with contemporary aesthetics. Designer Beatriz Nicole Benadera drew inspiration from Filipino identity across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, using textiles as the primary canvas for storytelling. Instead of relying

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A Gold Standard Partnership: TCL and Asia's Superstar Kathryn Bernardo Mark 4 Years of Inspiring Greatness

Riding the momentum of their historic sweep at the 61st Anvil Awards, TCL Electronics, the Triple Global Top 1 TV Brand and the leader in Fresh Air AC sales, has reached another landmark milestone this 2026. The tech giant officially sealed its contract renewal with Asia’s Superstar, Kathryn Bernardo, for the fourth consecutive year. This partnership highlights the shared pursuit of excellence, seamlessly merging TCL’s world-class innovation with the country’s brightest star to continue 'Inspiring Greatness' across the nation. The partnership was formally formalized during a contract-signing ceremony held in Pasay on January 30. In attendance were TCL Deputy Marketing Director Shae Yu and TCL Brand Manager Joseph Cernitzchez, alongside Kathryn’s management team, VCM led by Francis Vidanes, collectively marking a new chapter of collaboration and shared vision for the brand. “Kathryn Bernardo has become integral to the TCL brand in the Philippines. Her credibility, consistency, and inf

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