PROMO | Robinsons Appliances offers iPhone 18 Pro launch giveaways 
NEWS UPDATE | De Claro takes over as DICT secretary after Aguda resignation 
COMMUNITY | Tacloban schools strengthen mental health and crisis readiness 
BUSINESS TECH | Apper becomes first PH firm in Claude partner network 
AEROSPACE | Lockheed Martin to supply Black Hawk training simulators to PAF 
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- PROMO | Robinsons Appliances offers iPhone 18 Pro launch giveaways
The event will begin at 9 p.m., with the device scheduled to become available at 12:01 a.m. on Oct. 16, according to the retailer. Queuing will start at 6 a.m. on Oct. 15. - NEWS UPDATE | De Claro takes over as DICT secretary after Aguda resignation
Rober M. De Claro brings experience in information technology, business management and government service to the department. - COMMUNITY | Tacloban schools strengthen mental health and crisis readiness
The initiative brought together the Department of Education Region VIII, the DepEd Schools Division of Tacloban City and St. Therese Educational Foundation of Tacloban Inc. (STEFTI) under Smart’s #KonektedforResilience advocacy. - BUSINESS TECH | Apper becomes first PH firm in Claude partner network
Anthropic launched the Claude Partner Network in March 2026 to support firms deploying its Claude artificial intelligence models for enterprise customers. - AEROSPACE | Lockheed Martin to supply Black Hawk training simulators to PAF
Announced Oct. 8, 2026, the direct commercial sale includes training devices, courseware, spare parts and sustainment support through August 2028. - TRAVEL | Emirates to recruit pilots in Manila on Oct. 28-29Participants can learn about Emirates’ Narrowbody to Widebody Direct Entry Captain Campaign, recruitment procedures, training programs, career progression and employee benefits.
- COMMUNITY | Baguio tests AI tool to streamline business permits
The tool allows applicants to check whether a proposed business is permitted at a specific location based on the city’s zoning classifications and requirements. - ESPORTS | Three Filipino sim racers to compete in Thailand
The national finals brought together the top 10 competitors in the Junior Class and the top 10 in the Sporting Class. The finalists competed in Gran Turismo across four races featuring different Toyota vehicles and tracks. - MOBILITY | Royce Motor Group signs JETOUR Cabanatuan dealership dealThe agreement brings together Royce Motor Group, JETOUR Auto Philippines and UAAGI Auto Group, the local automotive distributor.
- TECHSABADO | Space nutrition and the path to becoming an astronaut (October 10, 2026)𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬?
- SPECIAL FEATURE | Ransomware claims surge in the Philippines
Fifteen ransomware groups posted claims involving Philippine organizations during the period, compared with 12 across all of 2025. - PROMO | Home Credit offers iPhone 18 Pro financing from P137 a dayHome Credit said the financing options are intended to spread the cost of the smartphones over monthly installments, allowing customers to manage their budgets while purchasing the devices.
- PROMO | nubia offers 10.10 deals on Music 2, Air Pro
The nubia Music 2 is promoted for its claimed 600% higher volume, while the nubia Air Pro features IP68, IP69 and IP69K ratings for dust and water resistance. - CYBERSECURITY | Keeper Security surpasses 100,000 organizationsThe cybersecurity company announced the milestone on Oct. 7, 2026, citing adoption across finance, healthcare, telecommunications, manufacturing and the public sector.
- TRAVEL | Smart Travē cuts travel eSIM rates by up to 43%
The discounts on the 3GB and 10GB packages amount to 42.5% and 40%, respectively, based on the listed regular prices.
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