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The world watched today (9 January) as Jakarta transformed into a living Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) stage at the M7 Opening Ceremony! Held under the theme Rise as One, the event celebrated MLBB’s rise as one of Indonesia’s national sports and positioned the country as a global esports hub. MLBB now stands alongside football and badminton as one of …
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January, 2026
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9 January
ArenaPlus statement on malicious, misleading deepfake videos circulating online
ArenaPlus, the flagship sportsbook brand of leading and pioneering digital entertainment company DigiPlus Interactive Corp., strongly denounces the fraudulent fake videos circulating online that misuses the ArenaPlus brand identity. These videos – which are fake, unauthorized, and even used private individuals that are not connected to the Brand – did not originate from ArenaPlus, nor were created, approved, commissioned, produced, …
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9 January
Three MR.DIY Pampanga Stores Receive DTI Gold Bagwis Award
PAMPANGA, PHILIPPINES — MR.DIY Philippines announced that three of its North Luzon stores have earned the Gold Bagwis Award from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), recognizing the brand’s adherence to fair trade practices, consumer protection standards, and quality customer service. MR.DIY Primark Macabebe, MR.DIY Apalit, and MR.DIY Jumbo Jenra Apalit were formally awarded last December 2025, following their first application for the Gold-level Bagwis recognition. The …
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9 January
Suzuki posts strong performances in DOE Ecorun
The Suzuki Dzire Hybrid GLX CVT and Suzuki Fronx Hybrid SGX AT posted impressive performances at the recently Department of Energy Fuel Eco-Run held last Sept. 24 at the Tarlac–Pangasinan–La Union Expressway. Based on the official results released by the DOE, the Suzuki Dzire Hybrid GLX CVT achieved an impressive 36.10 km/Lge gasoline-equivalent fuel economy, highlighting its class-leading efficiency for …
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9 January
Green GSMs finds ease in Manila daily traffic
Driving for a living in Manila has always involved trade-offs as income can vary from week to week, operating costs are hard to control, and long hours on busy roads leave little room for planning. For many drivers, these pressures have prompted them to explore electric vehicles as a way to manage expenses and working hours more effectively. For many, …
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9 January
Extended Jetour ‘Dashing Through The Glow’ at Araneta City
Jetour Auto Philippines’ team-up with Araneta City to elevate the holiday shopping experience that gives shoppers the chance to win a brand-new JETOUR T2 Lightning i-DM Plug-in Hybrid Electric (PHEV) SUV will be up to Feb. 1 as part of Araneta City’s holiday celebrations and reflects Jetour’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and immersive lifestyle experiences for Filipino consumers. For every …
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9 January
BJ Mercantile hands over THACO sleeper buses Cagsawa Travel and Tours, Inc.
BJ Mercantile, Inc., the official distributor of THACO commercial vehicles in the Philippines, turned over the country’s first two THACO sleeper buses to Cagsawa Travel and Tours, Inc., setting a new standard for stylish, comfortable and convenient travel between Manila and the Bicol Region. Designed to elevate the passenger experience, the THACO Mobihome is a new generation of luxury sleeper …
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9 January
Experience New Flavors with San Miguel Mango Yuzu
New Year, New Beer. Be it people or places, tastes or trends, experiences with new things are always fun and exciting. San Miguel Brewery Inc. (SMB) brings the same refreshing energy to start 2026 through its newest brew, San Miguel Mango Yuzu. Brewed for drinkers looking for new flavors and feels, San Miguel Mango Yuzu with 5% alcohol by volume …
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9 January
‘Tatak ng Tapang, Tatak Ginebra’ honors the battle scars of real-life courage
Ginebra San Miguel, the world’s largest-selling gin, raises the bar in brand storytelling with its newest campaign, “Tatak ng Tapang, Tatak Ginebra.” An evolution of its long-standing celebration of Filipino courage, the campaign shifts the spotlight to real people—four individuals whose strength is etched in the scars they carry. Launched digitally on December 31, 2025, the campaign marks a meaningful departure …
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8 January
Palo Alto Networks Report Reveals AI Is Driving a Massive Cloud Attack Surface Expansion
99% of organizations have experienced an attack against AI apps and services in the past year; Security teams can’t keep pace with the surging volume of insecure code Manila, Philippines — The rapid adoption of enterprise AI is fueling an unprecedented surge in cloud security risks. To help organizations understand and combat escalating threats, Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW), the …
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