Grab, MOVE IT Partner With Maxicare To Expand Health Coverage For Driver-Partners

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LIFESTYLE | October 16, 2026

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Grab and MOVE IT are expanding their Kaagapay Social Protection program through a partnership with Maxicare, giving eligible driver-, rider-, and delivery-partners free, unlimited doctor consultations starting in November 2026. The program is currently being piloted in Metro Manila with planned expansion in other cities. 

Meet The Approach S72, Garmin’s Most Advanced Golf Smartwatch

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TECHNOLOGY | October 16, 2026

Approach® S72, Garmin's new flagship golf smartwatch with advanced health and wellness features for everyday wear (Image Source: Garmin Philippines)

Garmin has unveiled its new flagship golf smartwatch – the Approach® S72, a premium, feature-rich companion on the course that also provides advanced health and wellness features for everyday wear. Available in two sizes – 43mm and 47mm – with bright AMOLED displays, the smartwatch includes a new lightweight ComfortFit fabric band, titanium bezel and sapphire lens to ensure all-day comfort and durability. 

GCash Innovation Challenge 2026 Brings Together Its Largest-Ever Pool Of Young Innovators

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TECHNOLOGY | October 16, 2026

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GCash brought together more than 2,385 young innovators from across the Philippines at ImaGnation: GCash Innovation Challenge 2026, challenging students to develop technology-driven solutions to address real challenges faced by micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The three-day hackathon and case competition drew 477 registered teams across 10 regions with more than half of participants coming from outside Metro Manila including CALABARZON, Central Visayas, Central Luzon, and Northern Mindanao. 

ENHYPEN Gets Up Close And Personal With Filipino Engenes At First-Ever Manila Fansign And Café Event

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LIFESTYLE | October 16, 2026

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After bringing thousands of Filipino ENGENEs together for a concert-scale celebration at the ENDLESS DUNKIN’ | ENHYPEN Fun Meet, ENHYPEN returned the following day for something more intimate: a first-ever Manila fansign and café event that brought the members face-to-face with selected fans for an afternoon filled with personal interactions, playful moments, and a celebration of their latest era, THE SIN: BLISS. 

Samar Teachers Get “e-TURO” To Make Learning More Accessible

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LIFESTYLE | October 16, 2026

Officials from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region 8 led by its Regional Director Glenn B. Ocaña, turn over educational equipment, including 30 Chromebooks and a television, to Guinsorongan Elementary School through the e-TURO initiative, received by officials of the Department of Education (DepEd) in Samar and Leyte. (Image Source: Philippines Graphic/Department Of Science And Technology - Philippines via Patrick James Lee C. Alfonso, DOST-STII)

Teachers in Samar are gaining new tools to make learning more accessible as the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) brings its e-TURO digital learning system closer to schools in Eastern Visayas. Last October 5, 2026 in celebration of World Teachers’ Day, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Eastern Visayas officially turned over educational equipment, including 30 Chromebooks and a television, to Guinsorongan Elementary School through the e-TURO initiative. 

Catbalogan City Turns Plastic Waste Into Digital Connectivity For A Smarter, More Connected Community

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TECHNOLOGY | October 16, 2026

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To make Catbalogan City a smarter and more connected community, its City Information and Communications Technology Office (CICTO) is turning plastic wastes into digital connectivity through a smart city solution that addresses both environmental pollution and limited access to internet connectivity. The project was officially launched during the Regional Smart Communities Exposition and Networking Engagement (rSCENE) held in Catbalogan City, Samar last October 6, 2026. 

How Homeschooling Turns Academic Progress Into Something Parents Can Actually See

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LIFESTYLE | October 16, 2026

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Your child may have access to school, a stable internet connection, and the devices they need to learn. They may attend classes regularly and complete their schoolwork; however, access to education and completion of tasks don’t always mean they are learning. So, as parents, we must ask ourselves: Does my child really understand the lesson after doing their schoolwork? 

A Bigger Stage For Philippine MICE: Inside The Expanding Network Of SMX Convention Center

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LIFESTYLE | October 16, 2026

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The next phase of growth for the Philippine MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Exhibitions)industry will not be defined by a single venue or city. It will depend on having the right spaces in the right markets — giving organizers more destination choices, enabling events to reach regional audiences, and bringing business gatherings closer to the industries and communities they serve. For SMX Convention Center, this is taking shape through an expanding nationwide network. 

On The Radar: Dwight Ramos Returns To His Roots In New PusoP.com Documentary Series

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ON THE RADAR | October 16, 2026

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Gilas Pilipinas star and Smart Ambassador Dwight Ramos embarks on a deeply personal homecoming in Rooted, a three-part documentary series exclusively streaming on PLDT and Smart-supported PusoP.com, which is free and requires no subscription. The series follows the Gilas stalwart Dwight Ramos as he returns to Narvacan, Ilocos Sur, the hometown of his father, marking his first visit to the community in many years. Much has changed since then. When he last visited, Ramos was still an up-and-coming player. Today, he returns as one of the most recognizable faces in Philippine basketball and a key figure in the Gilas Pilipinas program. 

mWell Puts Mental Health In Focus With Mind Health Program For UAAP Community

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LIFESTYLE, SPORTS | October 16, 2026

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Mental health is a concern that extends beyond the playing court, affecting students, student-athletes, and alumni across the UAAP community. Student-athletes, in particular, often juggle academics with demanding training and competition schedules, with some also representing the Philippines on the international stage. The recently concluded 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 is one example with several student-athletes from the UAAP balancing school responsibilities with national-team duties. 

Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo Now On Gran Turismo 7

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TECHNOLOGY, GAMING | October 16, 2026

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The Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo (Xiaomi Vision GT) has officially joined Gran Turismo 7 (GT7) which was included in the game's Spec IV update released last October 15, 2026. Ahead of its launch, the Xiaomi Vision GT was formally announced by Gran Turismo series Producer Kazunori Yamauchi and Xiaomi Europe R& and Xiaomi Auto Design Center Head of Design Jean-Arthur Madelaine during Round 3 of the Gran Turismo World Series (GT World Series) 2026 held last October 3, 2026 in Singapore. The announcement also introduced Gran Turismo’s first EV Driving Experience featuring dedicated driving challenges and training with Xiaomi SU7 Ultra and Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo. 

LG Awards “Life Saver On Wheels” Ambulance To Barangay Galalan

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LIFESTYLE | October 16, 2026

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A mountain community’s decade long wait for reliable emergency transport came to an end as LG Electronics Philippines formally turned over the ambulance behind “Life Saver On Wheels” to Barangay Galalan, Pangil, Laguna — the winning project of the 2026 LG Ambassador Challenge. 

From Solar Generation To Smarter Home Energy: TCL PV TECH Introduces BlueArk X1

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TECHNOLOGY | October 16, 2026

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As residential solar adoption expands globally, household energy needs are shifting beyond generation alone toward an integrated ecosystem combining solar power, battery storage, and intelligent energy management. To meet this evolving demand, TCL, the No. 1 Panel TV brand in the Philippines and global leader in consumer electronics, introduces a breakthrough now available in the Philippine market. 

Puregold Teatro Panalo Unveils 12 Finalists For Groundbreaking Inaugural Festival

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ENTERTAINMENT | October 16, 2026

The top 12 finalists of the inaugural Puregold Teatro Panalo (Image Source: Starmometer/Puregold Price Club Inc.)

Philippine theater history is in the making! After months of anticipation, excitement, and speculation, the stage is finally set for the inaugural Puregold Teatro Panalo. From a total of 373 submissions nationwide, only 12 exceptional works have emerged as the festival’s historic first batch of finalists. Some of the biggest names in Philippine theater have meticulously reviewed hundreds of entries, searching for the most compelling stories, freshest voices, and boldest creative visions. Now, the chosen 12 are ready to take center stage and usher in an exciting new chapter for Filipino theater. 

Get More Rewards With GoTyme Bank Beyond Grand Prix™ Season Singapore

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LIFESTYLE | October 16, 2026

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The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and GoTyme Bank have partnered to make Singapore trips more rewarding for Filipino travelers. GoTyme Bank customers can earn additional bonus Go Rewards points on top of the points they already earn under GoTyme Bank’s rewards program when they make qualifying card transactions in Singapore on September 21-November 21, 2026. 

Reverb Worship Releases SEEN, A New Album About Faith, Hope, And The God Who Sees

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ENTERTAINMENT | October 16, 2026

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Reverb Worship, the music arm of CBN Asia, releases SEEN, a seven-song collection of original Christian music inspired by real-life experiences of faith, doubt, surrender, hope, and joy. Produced in collaboration with Bakehouse Studios, the album brings together seven artists and distinct musical expressions around one shared truth — different stories, different sounds, one God who sees. 

Zsazsa Zaturnnah Remains The Queer Icon The Philippines Deserves After 2 Decades

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ENTERTAINMENT | October 16, 2026

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What happens when a gay beautician swallows a magical stone from outer space? A queer icon in Zsazsa Zaturnnah is born. First bursting onto the scene in 2006 in Carlo Vergara’s graphic novel “Ang Kagila-Gilalas Na Pakikipagsapalaran Ni Zsazsa Zaturnnah”, Zsazsa’s beauty, power and irrepresible spirit remain as inspiring in 2026 as they were when she first made her fabulous debut two decades ago. 

On The Radar: The Television Academy And Prime Video Announce Historic, Multiyear Deal To Exclusively Stream The Emmy Awards Globally

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ON THE RADAR | October 16, 2026

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In a historic first, the Television Academy and Prime Video officially announced a landmark six-year agreement establishing Prime Video as the exclusive global home of the Emmy® Awards, ushering in a bold, innovative vision to propel the cultural icon into its next chapter. The historic pact succeeds the Television Academy's traditional "Wheel Deal" rotation among U.S. broadcast networks ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC which concluded with the telecast of the 2026 Emmys. By shifting from a rotating model to a dedicated long-term agreement, the Television Academy has secured a permanent home for the gold standard of excellence available to audiences worldwide. 

How The OPPO Reno16 Series 5G And Watch S Fit Into A Day That Never Slows Down

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TECHNOLOGY, LIFESTYLE | October 13, 2026

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Some days are planned down to the hour. Others take shape as they go: a full day at work or school, a quick coffee that turns into a long conversation, a run squeezed in before sunset, and an invitation to go somewhere as you’re about to head home. Somewhere along the way are the moments you’ll want to remember, like the people you were with, the places you found, and the details that made the day feel like yours. 

Beyond The Step Counter: Meet Xiaomi’s Next-Gen Wearables Lineup Redefining Everyday Lifestyle

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TECHNOLOGY, LIFESTYLE | October 13, 2026

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Wearables are no longer just step counters for marathon runners; they have evolved into essential fashion pieces, daily wellness guides, and wrist-mounted productivity hubs. Meeting the demand for sleek design and long-lasting endurance, Xiaomi has launched its latest wearable trio: the REDMI Watch 6 Active, REDMI Watch 6 Lite, and the minimalist Xiaomi Smart Band 11 Active — designed to pair effortlessly with the newly launched REDMI Note 17 Series for a complete, connected ecosystem.