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Your go-to source for insightful tech explainers, in-depth tutorials, unbiased reviews, & stories that make technology easier to understand for every Filipino.

📧 [email protected] Bob is a Techno, Musikero, AvGeek, Mozillian, and Tech Speaker. He is a Tech Columnist for the Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation, and an Aviation Subject Matter Expert for SPOT.ph. In addition, Bob represents the gl

obal non-profit Mozilla in the Philippines and is a technical speaker and consultant in areas such as Data Privacy, Data Science, Cybersecurity, and Learning Management Systems. He is also a practicing Data Privacy Officer (DPO). For press releases, partnerships, or speaking engagements, please email [email protected]. Visit Bob's Muck Rack Profile: https://muckrack.com/bobreyes

17/08/2026

JUST IN: Fortune To***co Corp. (FTC) is investigating reports of an alleged data breach involving its systems, saying it immediately activated its incident-response protocols upon learning of the claims.

The company said it engaged cybersecurity experts to investigate and reported the matter to the National Privacy Commission (NPC), while alerting relevant internal stakeholders. Based on its initial investigation, the alleged attempts were confined to FTC’s systems and environment, with no unauthorized access into the company’s environment monitored so far following the immediate measures taken by management. FTC said it continues to monitor its systems and is taking necessary measures to protect the information of its customers, employees, and other stakeholders.

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17/08/2026

DISNEY+ GREENLIGHTS ORIGINAL "KINGDOM HEARTS" ANIME SERIES CREATED WITH TETSUYA NOMURA AND SQUARE ENIX

Disney+ has officially greenlit an original "Kingdom Hearts" anime series in partnership with Tetsuya Nomura and SQUARE ENIX. Announced at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, the show will bring a brand-new original story expanding the iconic universe and joining a growing slate of animated originals for Disney+ Philippines.

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17/08/2026

ICYMI: UNIONBANK INTRODUCES APPLE PAY TO CARDHOLDERS ACROSS THE PHILIPPINES

Union Bank of the Philippines has officially introduced Apple Pay to its cardholders, enabling simple, secure, and private contactless payments in-store, in-app, and online using iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, and Mac. By authenticating transactions through Face ID, Touch ID, or a device passcode without storing actual card numbers on the device or Apple servers, the service provides an enhanced digital payment experience while ensuring customers retain all their existing UnionBank card rewards and benefits.

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17/08/2026

MCDONALD’S PHILIPPINES LAUNCHES CHICKEN MCDO MEGA MEALS FEATURING COMPLETE COMBINATIONS STARTING AT PHP195

McDonald’s Philippines has introduced its new Chicken McDo Mega Meals starting at PHP 195, offering a complete feast that pairs your favorite 1-pc Chicken McDo with an extra protein like Crispy Chicken Fillet or Mushroom Pepper Steak, rice, fries or sides, a drink, and a Plain Sundae. Available all day via dine-in, take-out, drive-thru, McDelivery, GrabFood, and foodpanda, these expanded combos bring maximum value and full satisfaction to every meal.

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16/08/2026

GINEBRA SAN MIGUEL UNVEILS RECORD-BREAKING GINSTANALO NATIONWIDE PROMO WITH MILLIONS IN CASH PRIZES

Ginebra San Miguel Inc. has launched its biggest nationwide promo yet, the "Ginuman Na! Ginebra Na! Ginstanalo Under-the-Seal/ Under-the-Cap Promo," featuring over PHP 100 million in total cash prizes up for grabs! From 16 July 2026 to 15 November 2026, buyers of participating Ginebra San Miguel, Primera Light Brandy, and Freedom Island Light Rum bottles can win instant cash rewards, semi-major prizes, and one of five PHP 1 million grand prizes simply by checking under the seal or cap. Check out Ginebra San Miguel's official website and page for complete mechanics and redemption details.

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15/08/2026

PALAWAN GROUP OF COMPANIES SEALS SIX MAJOR MARKETING VICTORIES AT MARKETECH APAC AWARDS IN SINGAPORE

The Palawan Group of Companies took home six major regional marketing awards at the MarkeTech APAC Awards in Singapore for its standout PalawanPay and ProtekTODO campaigns. Highlighting creative digital storytelling and affordable microinsurance starting as low as P20, these wins reflect the group's ongoing mission to make financial services engaging, simple, and accessible for millions of Filipinos nationwide.

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15/08/2026

TCL SOLIDIFIES DOMINANCE AS THE PHILIPPINES' NO. 1 PANEL TV BRAND FOR THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR

TCL has been named the Philippines' No. 1 Panel TV Brand for the third consecutive year based on the 2025 TRS Research market report, reflecting strong nationwide retail demand and consumer trust. Alongside its local leadership, TCL continues to lead globally in shipments of Mini LED TVs, 75-inch-and-above displays, and Google TVs, while pushing home entertainment forward with its award-winning Super-QD Mini LED technology.

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15/08/2026

K-LOGISTIKUS PHILIPPINES EXPANDS NATIONWIDE LOGISTICS NETWORK WITH TABACO CITY CROSSDOCK HUB IN ALBAY

K-Logistikus Philippines has officially expanded its nationwide reach with the opening of its new 1,500-square-meter Bicol Crossdock Hub in Tabaco City, Albay. Strategically situated to handle up to 20 outbound trucks daily, the facility streamlines distribution across Camarines Sur, Sorsogon, Catanduanes, and Masbate, empowering businesses with faster delivery lead times, optimized FMCG supply chains, and improved cost efficiency across the region.

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14/08/2026

PALAWAN GROUP OF COMPANIES EARNS BACK-TO-BACK INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RESOURCES AWARDS IN SINGAPORE

The Palawan Group of Companies has made the country proud by securing back-to-back HR honors at the SAP Customer Excellence Awards for Southeast Asia 2026 and the Asia's Best Employer Brand Awards in Singapore. As the sole Philippine winner for the SAP HCM Transformation Award, the company continues to demonstrate how modernizing digital HR operations and fostering a people-first culture directly drives service excellence for millions of Filipinos nationwide.

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14/08/2026

LOOK: Thinking Machines, the Filipina-founded AI company and one of the few companies globally recognized as an OpenAI Advanced Partner, held an exclusive media briefing earlier today to discuss the significance of the recognition and its efforts to accelerate enterprise AI adoption in the Philippines and Southeast Asia. The event also highlighted the company’s recently announced strategic partnership with Temus, initiatives to expand access to AI solutions and strengthen AI education and capability-building, and the broader opportunities for organizations to turn AI investments into measurable business outcomes. An OpenAI executive also shared regional perspectives on enterprise AI adoption.

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