Manila joins Pokémon 30th Anniversary celebrations with exciting experiences

First-ever series of events and activities debuts in the Philippines to celebrate Pokémon 30th Anniversary.

PASAY, Metro ManilaJuly 7, 2026 – To commemorate 30 years since the original Pokémon games, Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green video games launched in Japan in 1996 for the Game Boy platform, The Pokémon Company hosted a highly anticipated press conference and preview on July 7, 2026 in Manila, making major milestone announcements for some first-ever series of events and activities debuting in the Philippines to celebrate Pokémon 30th Anniversary. (more…)

As scam tactics evolve, Globe strengthens multi-layered defenses to protect customers

Every time the telecommunications industry closes one avenue for scammers, cybercriminals look for another. As providers strengthen safeguards against spoofed SMS, malicious links, and SIM-based fraud, scammers continue to adapt their tactics, making the fight against digital fraud an ongoing effort rather than a one-time solution. (more…)

Globe tops Southeast Asia in 2026 Digital Inclusion Benchmark, ranks 11th globally

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Globe emerged as the highest-ranked company in Southeast Asia in the 2026 Digital Inclusion Benchmark of the World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA), placing 11th out of 200 companies globally. This marks a significant improvement from its 43rd place ranking in 2023, reflecting stronger performance under a more rigorous framework that now requires full compliance with each indicator. (more…)

Relaxing town-building game Pokémon Pokopia releases on Nintendo Switch 2, with limited-time seasonal event

TOKYO, Japan — Two new features is launched for a new game developed by The Pokémon Company (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara) together with GAME FREAK Inc., and KOEI TECMO GAMES for the Nintendo Switch 2. Called Pokémon Pokopia, this game offers a relaxing setting to build new habitats for these creatures. (more…)

Shopee-exclusive HONOR X5c Plus for ₱4,999 this 3.3 Sale

HONOR X5c Plus 3.3 Exclusive

MANILA, Philippines – February 26, 2026 – Leading global artificial intelligence (AI) smart devices provider HONOR Philippines just announced its newest smartphone HONOR X5c Plus through a partnership with Shopee Philippines. Combining a sleek design, ultra-long battery life, expansive storage, advanced AI camera capabilities, and a vibrant display, HONOR X5c Plus empowers users to unlock their potential, setting a new benchmark in the entry-level smartphone category. Now available exclusively on Shopee for just ₱4,999: bit.ly/Shop_X5cPlus_PR. (more…)