GCASH LAUNCHES GSTOCKS PH TO EMPOWER FILIPINO INVESTORS

 

 GStocks PH allows Filipinos to easily sign up and begin trading in the stock market with broker AB Capital Securities Inc. directly through the GCash app

PHILIPPINES – Finance super app GCash is expanding Filipinos’ access to investing through its in-app stock platform, allowing ordinary consumers to grow their hard-earned money directly from their mobile phones. 

 

By enabling seamless and paperless registration, GCash breaks down barriers to entry into the digital finance space through GInvest, allowing Filipinos to invest via GStocks PH and other services like GFunds, GBonds, and more directly through its platform.

 

At present, GStocks PH serves more than 2 million users through broker AB Capital Securities Inc., cornering the majority of all online retail stock market accounts with the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE). According to the PSE’s 2025 Stock Market Investor Profile report, stock market accounts jumped by 27.3 percent to 3.64 million last year, from the 2.86 million accounts recorded in 2024.

 

Broken down, 99.2 percent, or 3.61 million accounts, belong to retail investors, with 3.22 million accounts of which are held online through digital trading platforms and e-wallets. Online retail accounts also grew by 30.5 percent year-on-year.

 

Digital platforms driving inclusion

The scale-up of online investing reflects a shift toward digital platforms that reduce hurdles to market participation. With a streamlined onboarding process that allows Filipinos to invest directly through the GCash app, GStocks PH draws more retail investors to the local capital markets while promoting digital financial inclusion.

CONTROLLER AND GT NX STATION FOR A CONSOLE-GRADE MOBILE GAMING EXPERIENCE

  PHILIPPINES — Infinix, a leading global technology brand, today officially unveiled its flagship gaming peripheral of the year — the GT NX Controller and GT NX Station. While the mobile gaming market continues to expand, players are increasingly seeking a more professional and immersive experience. High-frame-rate, high-fidelity mobile games impose stringent demands on smartphones in terms of thermal management, network stability, and display output. To fully unlock this potential, Infinix introduces dedicated physical controls and industry-leading haptic feedback, providing gamers with tactile precision, ergonomic comfort, and a true console-grade feel right in the palm of their hands.

Most mobile gaming peripherals available today are fragmented and single-purpose: docking stations only handle video mirroring, cooling fans merely address overheating, and game controllers often come with high latency. Gamers have to purchase multiple separate accessories and spend time on complicated setup. To tackle these industry pain points, Infinix officially unveiled the GT NX Controller and GT NX Station multi-functional esports docking station. This integrated hardware connects control, cooling, display output and port expansion in one complete workflow, transforming a smartphone into a portable gaming console for versatile scenarios.

BALLET MANILA BRINGS IBONG ADARNA TO LIFE AT ARETÉ ATENEO

 

Ballet Manila re-stages Ibong Adarna at Hyundai Hall, Areté, Ateneo de Manila University on October 9 and 10.

PHILIPPINES – A magical story that generations of Filipinos love and know by heart is once again set to come alive in a completely different and enchanting way.

This October, Ballet Manila brings Gerardo Francisco Jr.’s Ibong Adarna back to the stage, transforming the beloved Filipino tale of an enchanted bird, royal brothers, forbidden love, and a quest for healing into a spectacle of music, movement, and dance.

One of the company’s most beloved and performed productions, Ibong Adarna will be staged at Hyundai Hall, Areté, Ateneo de Manila University in Quezon City on October 9 at 7:30 p.m. and October 10 at 5 p.m.

“Ibong Adarna is one of Ballet Manila’s most requested offsite performances. This year, it already had two shows at Jose Rizal Coliseum in Laguna, and now the production is bound to return to Areté in Ateneo before continuing its way to Iloilo,” shared Lisa Macuja Elizalde, Ballet Manila’s CEO and Artistic Director.

BARBIE ALMALBIS, KITCHIE NADAL TO BRING GENERATIONS OF PINOY ROCK TOGETHER AT ‘CROSSFADE’

 The two acclaimed artists team up for a special two-billed show celebrating enduring favorites and new releases in an intimate setting

Barbie Almalbis photo by Nina Sandejas

PHILIPPINES – Pinoy rock queens Barbie Almalbis and Kitchie Nadal join forces for CROSSFADE, an intimate, two-billed show on October 11, 2026 (Sunday), at Matchpoint Sports Bar and Events in Mandaluyong City.

The one-night-only engagement will feature long sets of new releases and classic hits that have defined Pinoy pop culture for decades, letting the audience experience the music in an intimate, live setting.

Almalbis and Nadal have previously shared the stage through the first two editions of Secrets at the Music Museum. They later reunited for the two-part Tanaw series, which featured contemporaries from the Philippine rock and alternative-pop scene.

HUAWEI MATEPAD FAMILY LAUNCHES 2026 BACK-TO-SCHOOL PROMOTIONS

  

PHILIPPINES — HUAWEI is giving students one last chance to grab the ultimate academic setup before the ‘2026 Better Together’ Back-to-School promotion ends. Running only until September 30, 2026, this final week gives learners a closing opportunity to score premium 4-in-1 MatePad bundles designed to powerfully support learning, productivity, and creativity.

Study Smarter, Create Freely with the HUAWEI MatePad Family’s 4-in-1 Bundle

The HUAWEI MatePad family stands alone in offering a true 4-in-1 workstation experience designed to work perfectly together. By combining the device with a smart magnetic keyboard, Bluetooth mouse, and HUAWEI M-Pencil, students can type, sketch, and navigate their workload from anywhere. Select models also feature the Ultra Clear PaperMatte Display, which eliminates screen glare and delivers a tactile, paper-like writing experience to reduce eye strain during long study sessions.

HUAWEI pairs this hardware with an AI-powered ecosystem built for heavy multi-tasking. The operating system lets users easily run apps side-by-side or drag files across floating windows. Students can format complex documents using PC-Level WPS Office, transcribe and summarize lectures with HUAWEI Notes, or bring digital artwork to life using professional-grade tools in GoPaint. Together, these features ensure a seamless transition between creative projects and everyday academic assignments.

Upgrade How You Work and Study with the HUAWEI MatePad Family

Matepad Model	Price (PHP)	Freebies Value	Included Freebies
HUAWEI MatePad 12 X 2026	PHP 49,999	PHP 33,886	• 1-Year WPS AI Subscription (PHP 7,000) • Exclusive Bag (PHP 1,990) • HUAWEI Smart Magnetic Keyboard (PHP 9,999) • HUAWEI M-Pencil Pro (PHP 7,999) • PC-Level WPS Office (PHP 4,999) • Bluetooth Mouse (PHP 1,899)
HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 S 2026	PHP 39,999	PHP 28,886	• 1-Year WPS AI Subscription (PHP 7,000) • Exclusive Bag (PHP 1,990) • HUAWEI Smart Keyboard (PHP 6,999) • HUAWEI M-Pencil 3rd Gen (PHP 5,999) • PC-Level WPS Office (PHP 4,999) • Bluetooth Mouse (PHP 1,899)
HUAWEI MatePad 11.5	Starts at PHP 27,999	Up to PHP 28,886	• 1-Year WPS AI Subscription (PHP 7,000) • Exclusive Bag (PHP 1,990) • PC-Level WPS Office (PHP 4,999) • Bluetooth Mouse (PHP 1,899) • Plus dependent on memory configuration: HUAWEI Smart Keyboard (PHP 6,999), HUAWEI M-Pencil 3rd Gen (PHP 5,999), OR HUAWEI M-Pen Lite (PHP 3,199)
HUAWEI MatePad SE 11"	Starts at PHP 10,999	PHP 4,198	• Flip Cover (PHP 999) • HUAWEI M-Pen Lite (PHP 3,199) (For select LTE and WIFI models)

All HUAWEI MatePad devices included in the extended promo are available with 0% installment options for up to 24 months, giving students more flexibility when upgrading their learning setups. These offers are available on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last.

Students can avail of these ‘2026 Better Together’ deals until September 30. For more information on bundle specifics, availability, and offers, visit the HUAWEI Online Store.

FOUR MODES, COUNTLESS STUDENT MOMENTS: HUAWEI AND UST TIGER MEDIA NETWORK BRING THE HUAWEI MATEPAD 11.5 S 2026 EXPERIENCE TO CAMPUS

 PHILIPPINES — University life extends far beyond the classroom. Today's students balance coursework and organizational activities to content creation and other responsibilities that require them to shift seamlessly between roles. HUAWEI partnered with the University of Santo Tomas’ (UST) official broadcasting arm, Tiger Media Network, during Onboarding Week to help power students’ evolving lifestyles.

The collaboration highlights how the HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 S 2026 can support students across different aspects of campus life, bringing together productivity, creativity, and collaboration in a versatile 4-in-1 setup.

Powering the Next Generation of Professionals with the HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 S 2026

HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 S 2026 fits into the heart of their student life, highlighting how its 4-in-1 setup can support students as they move between academic responsibilities and creative pursuits.

The partnership showcased the different ways Thomasians use the MatePad throughout their day, from taking notes and organizing coursework to creating content, collaborating on group projects, and preparing presentations. In doing so, the collaboration reflected the increasingly multifaceted role of today’s students, who balance learning with creative and extracurricular pursuits.

More than a technology showcase, the collaboration demonstrated how the HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 S 2026 fits into the realities of modern student life, bridging classwork and creative work in one versatile device.

Beat Screen Fatigue and Academic Overload with an AI-Powered 4-in-1 Mobile Workstation

Built for the many demands of student life, the HUAWEI MatePad 11.5 S 2026 gives students a versatile 4-in-1 setup that can be used from classwork to creative projects. With the Smart Magnetic Keyboard, Bluetooth mouse, and HUAWEI M-Pencil (3rd Gen), students can draft reports in PC-Level WPS Office, create graphics, sketch storyboards, and work on visual projects, all from one device. 

CAMELLA UNITES COMMUNITY AT GENSAN TUNA FESTIVAL 2026

 PHILIPPINES – Camella joined General Santos in celebrating the Tuna Festival 2026, which brought together the people, professions, talents, and traditions that define the vibrant identity of the Tuna Capital of the Philippines.

 

Festivalgoers turned inspiration into action at Camella’s interactive exhibit, exploring premier master planned developments and discovering lifelong property investments tailored for modern families.

From seafood and sports to skills, service, and song, the Tuna Festival reflects how this celebrated industry enriches everyday living in General Santos. Dynamic events like the Tuna Marathon, Fish Fest sa Fishport, and Sugbahan sa Dalan offer visitors an immersive experience of the city’s lifestyles and local flavors.

 

Camella joined the celebration to honor the culture, commerce, and continuity moving General Santos forward. Through an interactive exhibit at the Oval Plaza, Camella invited guests to explore premier house-and-lot communities such as Camella GenSan and Camella Trails GenSan. This on-ground presence successfully brought lifelong homeownership opportunities straight to buyers and investors during the city’s most anticipated gathering.