Batangas State University, AboitizPower TBG Forge Partnership To Advance Engineering Upskilling, Energy Innovation

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TECHNOLOGY | October 22, 2026

L-R: BatStateU Vice President for Research, Development, and Extension Services and BatStateU LIMA Campus Director Engr. Albertson D. Amante; BatStateU President Dr. Tirso A. Ronquillo; AboitizPower Technical Academy Director Engr. Mayshelle Flores-Rosario; AboitizPower Global Technical Center of Excellence (GTCOE) Senior Manager Engr. Aurelio Uapal Jr. (Image Source: Batangas State University, The National Engineering University)

With the Philippines’ peak electricity demand projected to more than quadruple by 2050, the country’s energy sector faces a growing challenge: developing the infrastructure, technologies, and engineering expertise needed to meet future power requirements. The Department of Energy (DOE)’s Power Development Plan 2023–2050 projects peak demand to rise from 16,596 megawatts (MW) in 2022 to 68,483 MW by 2050, underscoring the scale of the country’s long-term energy requirements. Meeting this demand will require not only expanded power infrastructure but also continuous technical upskilling, industry-responsive research, and closer collaboration between engineering institutions and energy companies. 

PSC, NGAP Bring Golf Closer To Filipino Youth

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SPORTS | October 22, 2026

Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman Patrick “Pato” Gregorio with sports officials, stakeholders, and junior golfers during the inaugural PSC Chairman's Cup held last October 9, 2026 at the Luisita Golf and Country Club in Tarlac (Image Source: Manila Standard/National Golf Association Of The Philippines)

For children who grow up watching their parents carry golf bags or tend greens, the game can seem close enough to touch yet difficult to pursue. The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) hopes to give more of them a chance to step onto the fairway and develop their own talents. That aspiration brought more than 100 golfers to Luisita Golf and Country Club in Tarlac last October 9, 2026 for the inaugural PSC Chairman’s Cup, a gathering that connected government officials, private sector partners, media representatives and junior players through a shared cause. 

Pickleball World No. 1 Anna Leigh Waters Headlined Franklin Sports Asia Showcase In Manila

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SPORTS | October 22, 2026

Anna Leigh Waters (ALW), Franklin’s star athlete, the undisputed World No. 1 player, and the most dominant athlete in professional pickleball today, headlined the Manila leg of the Franklin Asia Pickleball Showcase and is set to make her return to the Philippines on December 9, 2026. (Image Source: Wazzup.PH/Franklin Sports/IAM Worldwide)

Global pickleball giant Franklin Sports, in partnership with Toby’s Sports, officially kicked off its highly anticipated Franklin Asia Pickleball Showcase in the Philippines last October 13-15, 2026. The landmark multi-nation showcase made its first stop in Manila before continuing in Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Vietnam. 

Palawan Group Of Companies Joins Forces With Philippine Columbian Association To Elevate PH Tennis

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SPORTS | October 22, 2026

At the 43rd PCA Open Kickoff Event, L-R: PCA Open Committee representatives Chris Cuarto (ADMU Tennis Head Coach), Roland Kraut (DLSU and national tennis coach), and Ivan Ong and Palawan Group of Companies Founder and Chairman Bobby L. Castro and Chief Marketing Officer Bernard V. Kaibigan (Image Source: Mindanao Daily News/Palawan Group Of Companies)

The Palawan Group of Companies is strengthening its support for Philippine tennis through its partnership with the Philippine Columbian Association (PCA) for the 43rd PCA Open 2026, continuing its commitment to supporting Filipino athletes and the growth of local sports. 

TCS Renews Title Partnership With Jaguar TCS Racing And Expands Role As Official AI Partner Ahead Of Formula E’s GEN4 Era

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TECHNOLOGY, SPORTS | October 22, 2026

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Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a global leader in IT (Information Technology) services, consulting, and business solutions, and Jaguar TCS Racing announced a multi-year extension of their title partnership, strengthening a collaboration that has helped deliver success on track while accelerating innovation in electric mobility. As part of the renewed agreement, TCS will become Jaguar TCS Racing’s Official AI Partner, expanding its role as the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship enters the high-performance GEN4 era. 

LG Advances The Sound Suite Experience With New DTS:X Support, Greater Flexibility, And Expanded Home Theater Capabilities

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TECHNOLOGY | October 22, 2026

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LG Electronics (LG) continues to expand the flexibility and immersive audio capabilities of LG Sound Suite, the world’s first soundbar audio system powered by Dolby Atmos FlexConnect. Recent enhancements have expanded content compatibility, increased system flexibility, and given consumers more ways to enjoy immersive home entertainment experiences. 

Muntinlupa Teachers Put AI To Work For More Accessible And Inclusive Classrooms

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TECHNOLOGY | October 22, 2026

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Teachers in Muntinlupa are exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) can help make everyday learning more accessible to students with disabilities, from communicating with a nonverbal learner to providing real-time captions and creating visual materials for young children. Through ‘AI For Accessibility’ which is a training initiative under PLDT and Smart’s #KonektedForInclusion program, Special Needs Education and general education teachers from schools and institutions across Muntinlupa learned how AI-powered accessibility tools can address some of the challenges they encounter in their classrooms and communities. 

GMA Pictures, Brightburn Entertainment Team Up With Columbia Pictures For Distribution Of MMFF 2026 Entry “Amir”

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ENTERTAINMENT | October 22, 2026

L-R: GMA Pictures Executive Vice President and GMA Public Affairs Senior Vice President Nessa Valdellon; Brightburn Entertainment Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Amir lead star Dennis Trillo; Amir lead child star Argus Aspiras; GMA Network Senior Vice President for Programming, Talent Management, Worldwide, and Support Group and GMA Films President and CEO Atty. Annette Gozon-Valdes; Columbia Pictures Philippines Managing Director Christopher Sy; Columbia Pictures Philippines Sales and Operations Manager Andra de Erquiaga Manas (Image Source: GMA Network)

A new collaboration is on the horizon as GMA Pictures, GMA Public Affairs, and Brightburn Entertainment officially locked in a partnership deal with Columbia Pictures Philippines for the theatrical distribution of the upcoming fantasy-drama film and 52nd Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) finalist “Amir”. 

On The Radar: Batangas Province Successfully Hosted 20th Southern Tagalog Cooperative Congress

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ON THE RADAR, LIFESTYLE | October 22, 2026

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“Ang tunay na lakas ng kooperatiba ay nanggagaling sa pagsasama-sama ng mga tao, ng kanilang mga kakayahan, puhunan, panahon at kaalaman. Kapag nangyari ito, mas magiging matatag sila at mas maraming matutulungan. (The true strength of a cooperative comes from people coming together — pooling their skills, capital, time, and knowledge. When this happens, they become more resilient and are able to help more.)” This was emphasized by Batangas Governor Vilma Santos-Recto during the province's successful staging of the 20th Southern Tagalog Cooperative Congress (STCC26) at the Lipa City Convention Center in Lipa City, held last October 7-9, 2026. 

Marikina City At The Forefront Of Ateneo Governance Lecture Series

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LIFESTYLE | October 22, 2026

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Marikina City took center stage at the Second Henedina Razon-Abad Memorial Lecture On Women Leaders In Public Service as Mayor Maan Teodoro shared the local government’s people-centered approach to governance that serves as a model for responsive and compassionate public service. 

Coca-Cola Celebrates Peñafrancia Festival And Enduring Presence In Naga

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LIFESTYLE | October 22, 2026

The Coke Studio Concert ignited and excited locals of all generations during the celebration of this year's Peñafrancia Festival in Naga City. (Image Source: Coca-Cola Europacific Aboitiz Philippines)

For nearly eight decades, Coca-Cola has maintained a longstanding presence in Naga City, supporting the growth of its communities and bringing refreshing beverages to Naga for generations. Building on its annual participation in the Peñafrancia Festival, Coca-Cola this year brought together its iconic brands, flagship PET bottle collection initiative, and live Coke Studio performances in celebration of the people and traditions that have long been part of its journey in Naga City. 

LIL LEAGUE & KID PHENOMENON Take Japan’s New Generation Of EXILE TRIBE To The World At MUSIC MATTERS LIVE 2026

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ENTERTAINMENT | October 22, 2026

LIL LEAGUE and KID PHENOMENON at MUSIC MATTERS LIVE 2026 in Singapore (Image Source: Starmometer/EXILE TRIBE)

EXILE TRIBE groups LIL LEAGUE and KID PHENOMENON made their debut at MUSIC MATTERS LIVE 2026, one of Asia’s leading international music showcases, held at CQ @ Clarke Quay in Singapore last October 3, 2026. Now in its 21st edition, the event brought together more than 44 artists from 15 countries including Lola Amour from the Philippines, DOLLA from Malaysia, Bratty from Mexico and Borderline from New Zealand. Representing Japan, LIL LEAGUE and KID PHENOMENON took the stage on Day 2 with KID PHENOMENON closing the main stage as the day’s headliner. Though both groups represent a new generation of EXILE TRIBE, they introduced distinct identities to Singapore: LIL LEAGUE through “LIL LEAGUE PARK” and KID PHENOMENON through “TOKYO NEO POP”. 

Landco Pacific And mWell Sign Agreement To Bring Wellness Home To CaSoBē And The Residences At Terrazas De Punta Fuego

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LIFESTYLE | October 22, 2026

L-R: mWell Head of B2B Florence Pacia; mWell Chief Marketing and Commercial Officer Gary Dujali; Metro Pacific Investments Corporation Executive Director and Chief Finance, Risk and Sustainability Officer, TV5 Network Inc. Officer-in-Charge, and mWell President and CEO Chaye Cabal-Revilla; Landco Pacific Corporation and Landco Lifestyle Ventures President and CEO Erickson Manzano; Metro Pacific Investments Corporation Vice President for Investor Relations and Data Privacy Officer Kris Aldover-Ysmael; Landco Pacific Corporation and Landco Lifestyle Ventures Vice President for Commercial and Customer Experience Gerard Penaflor (Image Source: TheManilaPost.net/Landco Pacific Corporation)

Landco Pacific Corporation, the leisure real estate arm of the MVP Group, has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with mWell, the MVP Group’s integrated digital health and wellness platform, to make wellness an integral part of life at two of its Landco Lifestyle Ventures (LLV) estates: CaSoBē in Calatagan and The Residences at Terrazas de Punta Fuego in Nasugbu, Batangas. 

Annyeongsarap! McDonald’s Turns Up The Heat On K-Inspiration, Launching Its Largest-Ever Korean Flavor Platform

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LIFESTYLE | October 22, 2026

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Building on the iconic McSpicy x G-DRAGON collaboration launched in September 2026, McDonald’s Philippines is upping the heat of K-experience for fans and customers with the return of a bigger and better Taste of Korea menu featuring limited-time Korean-inspired McSpicy, Double Cheeseburger, McShaker Fries and McFloat. 

Eyes On The Prize: PLDT High Speed Hitters’ Kath Arado And Savi Davison Prime For New PVL Push

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SPORTS | October 22, 2026

PLDT High Speed Hitters outside spiker Savi Davison (left) and libero Kath Arado (right)
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Coming off a hard-fought bronze finish in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Invitational Conference 2026, the PLDT High Speed Hitters are definitely not resting on their laurels – channeling the momentum from their recent success into immediate preparation for this new milestone 10th season. 

Cebuana Lhuillier Aralan: Expanding Access To Education Through Community-Based Learning

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LIFESTYLE | October 22, 2026

(Image Source: Manila Standard/Cebuana Lhuillier Foundation Inc.)

Education does not begin and end in the classroom. To develop strong literacy skills, children also need books, places to read, and resources that encourage them to keep learning. Yet for many Filipino families, particularly those in underserved and hard-to-reach areas, these basic tools remain difficult to find. 

Rethinking Travel: How Tourism Support Communities And Livelihoods

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LIFESTYLE | October 22, 2026

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Home to more than 47 UNESCO World Heritage Sites including six in the Philippines, Southeast Asia is rich in cultural and natural attractions. Beyond attracting visitors, community-based tourism is gaining attention as a way to support local livelihoods while preserving cultural heritage and protecting the environment. 

Entertainment News: Musicondalla Expands Live Music Experience For Events And Concert Audiences

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ENTERTAINMENT | October 22, 2026

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The Filipino rondalla is finding new places to be heard. Through live performances and concert programs, Musicondalla is bringing the traditional sound of Filipino strings into modern events and contemporary stages, showing how the rondalla can remain distinctly Filipino while continuing to evolve with its audiences. 

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Celebrates 10th Anniversary Across 10 Countries As It Charts The Future Of Its Global Journey

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LIFESTYLE, GAMING | October 19, 2026

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Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) marked its 10th anniversary with simultaneous celebrations across 10 countries last October 9-11, 2026, drawing tens of thousands of fans to events spanning Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Held under the theme "ALL IN MLBB", the celebrations brought MLBB's heroes, communities, and culture to life, marking a decade of growth shaped by its players. 

Taipei Game Show Announces Indie Game Award 2027 Finalists

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GAMING | October 19, 2026

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The Taipei Game Show has announced the next-round lineup for Indie Game Award 2027, its international awards program for indie games. This year’s competition is being held in collaboration with PlayStation® and attracted 731 entries from 53 countries and regions, representing over 40% growth over last year. Teams from Belarus and Madagascar entered for the first time, adding to the competition’s growing international diversity and making this year’s field even more competitive.