The Pokémon Company Group Reveals 2026 Pokémon Day Plans, Including Pokémon Presents Video Presentation Celebrating 30 Years Of The Brand

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GAMING | February 24, 2026

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The Pokémon Company group announced that a new Pokémon Presents online video presentation will be streamed on February 27, 2027 at 10:00 pm PHT/HKT/SGT on the official Pokémon YouTube and Twitch channels in celebration of Pokémon Day, an annual holiday that commemorates the release of the original Pokémon video games, Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green, in Japan. 

ABS-CBN Launches Newest Primetime Teleserye “Sigabo” With Coco Martin And Julia Montes

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ENTERTAINMENT | February 24, 2026

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Primetime King Coco Martin made back-to-back major announcements in his interview with MJ Felipe last February 20, 2026 aired on TV Patrol – he will star alongside Julia Montes in ABS-CBN’s newest primetime teleserye “Sigabo” and the Philippines’ most watched teleserye since February 2023, “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo”, enters its final three weeks. While Coco closes a remarkable era with “FPJ’s Batang Quiapo”, Filipinos can continue to watch him every night in “Sigabo” starting March 16 on ABS-CBN's Primetime Bida on Kapamilya Channel on cable and satellite TV and iWant, Kapamilya Online Live, A2Z, Kapamilya Channel sa ALLTV2, and TFC (The Filipino Channel) for viewers outside the Philippines which promises a mix of action, comedy, and romance that families will surely enjoy. 

Building The Future Together: TCL’s AI-Driven HVAC Solutions For Industry Partners

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TECHNOLOGY | February 24, 2026

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Global electronics leader and the Philippines’ top-selling TV brand TCL recently convened its key AC (Air Conditioning) partners at the Marriott Grand Ballroom for a Commercial Partners Showcase held last February 2-5, 2026. The convention, titled “AIrfinite Possibilities”, focused on the brand’s vision for delivering smarter comfort and healthier home environments through its industry-leading air conditioning line. The convention spotlighted TCL’s forward-looking vision of delivering smarter comfort and healthier home environments through its industry-leading air conditioning innovations. 

New STAR Tollway Interchange Strengthens Connectivity And Long-Term Investment Readiness In Batangas

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LIFESTYLE | February 24, 2026

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For investors evaluating Southern Luzon as a long-term growth market, connectivity remains a decisive factor. The LIMA Gateway responds to this through a new six-lane access road that will directly link the STAR Tollway to LIMA Estate via J.P. Laurel Highway. Once operational in 2027, the interchange is expected to improve the movement of goods and people across the Lipa–Malvar corridor, shorten travel time from Metro Manila to under an hour, and strengthen Batangas’ position within CALABARZON and the broader Luzon Economic Corridor. 

Newport World Resorts Announces Initial Lineup Of Upcoming Must-See Shows And Concerts In 2026

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ENTERTAINMENT | February 24, 2026

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Newport World Resorts delivers a year packed with live entertainment, featuring headliner concerts, musical theater, comedy nights, and family-friendly productions. The premier leisure and entertainment destination has unveiled its initial lineup for 2026 with more announcements expected throughout the year. 

Globe Redefines Connectivity Beyond Speed At The Blueprint Q1 2026

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TECHNOLOGY | February 24, 2026

Globe Telecom President and CEO Carl Cruz delivers his remarks during the Q1 2026 edition of The Blue Print by Globe, emphasizing Globe’s vision of “Every Filipino Connected” as a fifth essential utility, underscoring technology and innovation as a bridge to opportunity, resilience, and inclusive growth. (Image Source: Business Mirror/Globe Telecom)

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. 

Aboitiz Economic Estates Strengthens Japan Presence Following Decades Of Partnership With Japanese Industry

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LIFESTYLE | February 24, 2026

The largest and only BERDE-District Certified industry-anchored estate in the Philippines, LIMA Estate spans 1,100 hectares as a PEZA-registered economic zone. Anchored by EPSON Precision Philippines and Yamaha Motor Philippines, the estate reflects over 30 years of Japanese operational excellence and continues to be the country’s top-selling and largest privately-owned industrial park. (Image Source: Punto! Central Luzon/Aboitiz Economic Estates)

Building on decades of successful collaboration with Japanese industry, Aboitiz Economic Estates has formally established a Japan Office in central Tokyo, strengthening its ability to support Japanese manufacturers with closer, more decision-ready engagement as they expand or scale operations in the Philippines. 

Shaping The Next Generation Of Filipino Culinary Professionals: 18th Philippine Food Expo Presents The Culinary Challenge

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LIFESTYLE | February 24, 2026

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The Culinary Challenge returns as one of the flagship events of the 18th Philippine Food Expo 2026, bringing together the country’s most promising culinary students and educators for a three-day celebration of skill, creativity, and professional excellence. Happening on April 17–19, 2026 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila, The Culinary Challenge, organized under the Philippine Food Expo, serves as a vital platform that bridges classroom learning and real-world culinary practice by mirroring industry standards, encouraging innovation, and nurturing the next generation of Filipino culinary talent. 

Lubao International Balloon And Music Festival Is Painting The Sky Alive This Summer

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LIFESTYLE | February 24, 2026

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The Lubao International Balloon and Music Festival makes its highly anticipated return this summer, reaffirming its stance as one of the biggest and most iconic hot air balloon festivals in the Philippines. Since its debut in 2014, the Lubao International Balloon and Music Festival has captivated its thousands of audiences with its unique blend of aviation spectacle, live music, and immersive on-ground experiences. After a 5-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the festival made its successful return in the skies of Lubao last April 2025. More than 70,000 people flocked to Pampanga to celebrate its much awaited comeback. From hot air balloon flights to electrifying performances from your favorite local artists, this festival served it all. 

Entertainment News: Abi Marquez Featured In Netflix Documentary Series Being Gordon Ramsay

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ENTERTAINMENT | February 24, 2026

Chef Gordon Ramsay and “Lumpia Queen” Abi Marquez (Image Source: ABS-CBN.com/NYMA Talent Management)

Filipino food creator Abi Marquez, widely known as the Lumpia Queen and managed by NYMA Talent Management, is featured in Being Gordon Ramsay, the recently released Netflix documentary series following world-renowned chef Gordon Ramsay during a pivotal period of expansion in his career. In Episode 4, Abi is seen being interviewed by the Netflix documentary team following her collaboration with Ramsay, offering insight into the experience and reflecting on the exchange between cultures, techniques, and perspectives in the kitchen. The segment provides a candid glimpse into the realities of working within a global culinary environment and the creative dialogue that emerges from such collaborations. 

LG Unveils UltraGear evo, Redefining 5K Gaming With World’s First AI Upscaling Technology, And Home Rebot CLOiD, Sharing Vision For The “Zero Labor Home”

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TECHNOLOGY | February 24, 2026

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LG Electronics (LG) recently announced the global launch of its new premium gaming monitor brand UltraGear evo™ which debuted at CES® 2026 last January 6-9, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.A. Building on LG’s established leadership in 5K and 5K2K gaming displays, UltraGear evo expands the boundaries of high-resolution gaming with a portfolio of 5K-and-above monitors spanning OLED, New MiniLED and ultra-wide formats, combining ultra-high definition, speed and immersion across multiple form factors. The inaugural UltraGear evo lineup features three flagship models – 39GX950B, 27GM950B and 52G930B – united by a shared foundation of high-resolution excellence. At the heart of this evolution is LG’s commitment to uncompromised image quality, reinforced by a newly introduced on-device AI solution. This proprietary technology powers the world’s first 5K AI Upscaling technology. This technology achieves stunning 5K-class clarity without the burden of GPU upgrades and allows gamers to enjoy a wider range of content in high definition – transcending original resolution limits. 

Jakks Pacific Renews Master Global Toy Partnership With Universal Products & Experiences For The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

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LIFESTYLE | February 24, 2026

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JAKKS Pacific Inc. has announced the renewal of its partnership with Universal Products & Experiences, Illumination Entertainment and Nintendo on an all-new collection of figures, playsets, plush and more inspired by the upcoming animated film The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, which arrives in Philippine theaters on April 4, 2026. JAKKS Pacific’s toy collection inspired by the 2023 film, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, was a top performer in 2023 and 2024, with action figures, posable plush, playsets, pull-back karts, and more. According to Circana, the 5-inch figures with accessories were the only action figures in the top 50 best-selling toys for multiple months in 2023. The global launch of the line helped fuel double-digit growth within JAKKS Pacific’s action figures and collectibles business. 

AGON By AOC Announces First-Ever Collaboration With Global Hit Anime DAN DA DAN

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TECHNOLOGY | February 24, 2026

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AGON by AOC, the world’s No.1 gaming monitor brand for the sixth consecutive year, recently announced its first strategic collaboration with the global hit IP DAN DA DAN. The highly anticipated anime series is based on the critically acclaimed manga. This partnership began last December 2025 and runs until June 2026, bringing together two industry leaders to deliver elevated visual experiences and deepen fan engagement across the Asia-Pacific region. 

From Hardware Roots To Global Media Platform: How Samsung TV Plus Reached 100 Million Users

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ENTERTAINMENT | February 24, 2026

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Samsung TV Plus, Samsung Electronics’ free ad-supported streaming (FAST) service, has surpassed 100 million monthly active users (MAU) worldwide. After reaching 88 million in October 2024, the figure has increased by 12 million in about a year and two months, highlighting how Samsung’s longstanding hardware dominance in the global TV market — maintained for the past 19 years — has evolved into a robust media platform ecosystem. As the global media market shifts increasingly toward paid subscriptions, Samsung TV Plus provides a unique viewing experience that allows users to access content instantly, without requiring additional sign-ups or payment. Surpassing the milestone of 100 million users underscores the success of this model as an appealing alternative for viewers. 

inDrive Is World's 2nd, PH’s 4th Most Downloaded Travel App Of 2025

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LIFESTYLE | February 24, 2026

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With over four million installations in 2025 alone, inDrive ranked fourth among the most downloaded travel apps in the Philippines according to market intelligence firm Sensor Tower. This ranking underscores Filipino users’ growing demand for inDrive to expand beyond ride-hailing as it evolves into a mobility super app. inDrive also remained the world’s second most downloaded ride-hailing app for the fourth straight year. It also climbed from fifth to fourth place among the top travel apps globally and topped this category in Pakistan, Peru, Egypt, Morocco, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Panama, and Zimbabwe. 

Globe Business And Confluent Form Partnership To Accelerate Enterprise AI And Transform Digital Experiences In The Philippines

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TECHNOLOGY | February 24, 2026

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Globe Business forged a landmark alliance with Confluent, the global leader in data streaming, to set a new standard for digital agility and innovation in the Philippines. This collaboration represents a fundamental shift in the nation’s digital economy, moving enterprises beyond the limitations of static, siloed data toward a future of real-time intelligence. By introducing a fully managed, enterprise-grade data streaming platform, Globe Business and Confluent are providing the “central nervous system” required to orchestrate the next generation of innovation. This enables elevated customer experiences, reimagined enterprise value chains to drive the country’s transition into a sovereign, AI-first economy. 

Aurora Gaming PH’s Journey To Triumph With #WINfinixTogether

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TECHNOLOGY, SPORTS, GAMING | February 24, 2026

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From grueling qualifiers to high-pressure playoff battles, Aurora Gaming PH’s road to becoming M7 World Champions was nothing short of extraordinary. The team’s discipline, resilience, and unwavering drive captured the hearts of Filipino eSports fans and once again placed the Philippines on the global Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) stage. To honor this remarkable achievement, Infinix hosted a special congratulatory dinner for Aurora Gaming PH last February 6, 2026, at Siklab+ in S Maison. The evening gathered industry leaders, partners, and the champions themselves for a night of celebration held under the banner #WINfinixTogether. 

Greenbelt Unveils Reimagined Cinemas, Elevating The Premium Moviegoing Experience

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ENTERTAINMENT, LIFESTYLE | February 24, 2026

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The reimagination of Greenbelt is shaping up to redefine the standard for shopping, leisure and entertainment in Metro Manila, exemplifying the best of what Ayala Malls has to offer. “Reinventing a place as iconic as Greenbelt demands both ambition and attention to detail. Alongside an exceptional mix of global and local luxury brands, we’ve also refreshed the entertainment experience with upgraded theaters, a revitalized lobby and a curated selection of food and snack options,” said Ayala Malls Chief Operating Officer Paul Birkett. 

Saddle Up And Ride Into The Year Of The Horse With Crunchyroll’s Boldest Anime

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ENTERTAINMENT | February 24, 2026

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Lunar New Year ushers in a season of renewal, resilience, and forward momentum. In the Year of the Horse which symbolizes strength, determination, and unstoppable drive, it feels only fitting for us to embrace stories that charge boldly ahead. It’s a time to gather with loved ones, reflect on how far you’ve come, and set your sights firmly on the road ahead. From heroes who rise after betrayal and rebuild from nothing, to brilliant minds reshaping the world through sheer determination, these stories embody the drive to overcome adversity and carve out a stronger future. Through intense battles, unwavering friendships, and hard-earned victories, they remind us that even the most daunting challenges can lead to powerful new chapters. 

LG Expands Gaming Portal With New Titles And Mobile Gamepad Support

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GAMING | February 21, 2026

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LG Electronics (LG) is rolling out new games on its LG Gaming Portal, providing LG Smart TV users with a greater selection of titles, all playable directly on the screen without the need for additional devices. The expanded lineup demonstrates LG’s commitment to broadening its gaming ecosystem and evolving the Gaming Portal into the ultimate destination for compelling gaming experiences. LG continues to expand its Gaming Portal by offering more than 4,000 cloud-based games and 600 casual titles, presenting compelling gaming experiences directly on LG Smart TVs. By delivering elevated, device-free gaming, LG provides new and engaging ways to enjoy games on the large screens, brought by a growing ecosystem of studios and creators.