Sunday, October 18, 2026
OPPO today announced that its latest flagship smartphones, OPPO Find X10 Series, will make their global debut on October 21 in Mallorca, Spain. Built to be a “Hasselblad True-to-Life Camera”, the new series combines industry-leading camera hardware with the next-generation LUMO True Image Engine, marking a new chapter in OPPO’s pursuit of true-to-life imaging.
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“Find X Series reflects our relentless pursuit of exceptional mobile imaging,” said Pete Lau, SVP and Chief Product Officer at OPPO. “Together with Hasselblad, we are taking another significant step forward with Find X10 Series, bringing true-to-life detail, color and tone to everyday photography. Simply open the camera and capture the moment as you see it, with no extra settings required.”
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Find X10 Series carries forward the Find X Series’ minimalist design language with premium materials and thoughtfully crafted details. Its all-new Borderless Design features One-Piece Sculpted Glass that flows seamlessly into the camera module, softening the visual impact of the camera bump for a clean, cohesive look.
Find X10 Pro Max in Luna White draws design inspiration from classic cameras. Its LUMO Camera Island features a matte silver metallic finish and houses the new-generation True Color Camera and dual-flash system, complemented by knurled detailing and Hasselblad’s signature matte orange accent ring. Across the back, smooth matte glass meets a subtle fabric-inspired pattern in a distinctive two-tone finish.
Find X10 will be available in Glacier Blue and Mist Grey, while Find X10 Pro Max will come in Titanium Grey and Luna White.
The series pairs this refined design with a major leap in imaging hardware. Find X10 features a category-first Dual 200MP Camera System co-developed with Hasselblad. Find X10 Pro Max goes even further with the industry’s first Triple 200MP Camera System, bringing 200MP sensors to the ultra-wide, main and telephoto cameras for the first time on a smartphone.
Shot on OPPO Find X10 Pro Max with the Ultra-Wide Camera
Making the most of its camera hardware is OPPO’s next-generation computational photography solution, LUMO True Image Engine. It combines OPPO’s imaging expertise with the natural tone rendering of Master Mode, supported by precise color information captured by the True Color Camera. LUMO True Image Engine delivers authentic detail, accurate color and natural tone. From nuanced skin tones and fine textures to the natural contrast of a scene, images stay true to the moment as you remember it.
Shot on OPPO Find X10 Pro Max with the 3x Telephoto Camera
Find X10 Series also brings a major upgrade to videography. On Find X10 Pro Max, all three rear cameras support 4K 120fps and 8K 30fps video recording, while Find X10 brings the same capabilities to its two 200MP cameras. Find X10 Series also introduces Open Gate Capture, using the sensor’s full imaging area to capture more of the scene and give creators greater freedom to crop and reframe the same footage for landscape, portrait and other formats in post-production.
Powering Find X10 Series are flagship MediaTek chipsets. Find X10 runs on MediaTek Dimensity 9600M, while Find X10 Pro Max is among the first smartphones to feature the 2nm MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, delivering a major leap in both performance and power efficiency.
Both models feature an 8,000mAh OPPO Silicon-Carbon Battery¹, delivering up to two days of typical use on a single charge. Designed for long-term durability, the battery is also engineered to retain over 80% of its original capacity after five years of typical use.²
Find X10 Series also features the latest ColorOS 17, bringing a fresh look and smarter everyday experiences. Its new Living Flow Design combines refined visuals with fluid interactions, while AI Mind Pilot with Agent Mode connects agentic AI with files and photos on the phone, helping users complete complex tasks with a single prompt.
OPPO will reveal full specifications, pricing and availability, alongside more of the series’ latest innovations, at the global launch in Mallorca on October 21.
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This year, celebrate a Super Magical Christmas at your most loved SM Mall in the East Metro!
SM City Marikina, SM City Masinag, and SM City San Mateo are set to welcome the Christmas season this October with the unveiling of their new holiday centerpieces, bringing three festive worlds to life for families and friends to explore.
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Part of this year’s Super Magical Christmas at SM, each mall will feature its own Christmas theme, complete with lovable characters and festive displays, along with exciting activities and heartwarming initiatives that make the season more meaningful for everyone.
At SM City Marikina, Holiday Twinklewoods welcomes mallgoers to a whimsical woodland filled with glowing Christmas trees, storybook-style mushrooms, and enchanting forest details. Leading the way is Mika, the official character of the mall, ready to take everyone on a delightful adventure.
At SM City Masinag,Macy’s Holiday Candyland brings sweet dreams to life with candy-inspired decorations, pastel-colored Christmas trees and ornaments, and giant lollipops. Led by Macy, this colorful wonderland is a picture-perfect spot for families and friends to enjoy the most wonderful time of the year.
Meanwhile, SM City San Mateo invites everyone to Matt’s Christmas Camp, an outdoor-inspired setting featuring a festive tree, a cozy campfire, and cheerful companions. With Matt leading the way, families and friends can look forward to a fun-filled adventure.
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Adding to the Christmas cheer, Santa Claus will make special appearances at the malls on select dates, giving kids and families more opportunities to share in the holiday excitement. The malls will also showcase the newest Besties of Joy, spreading the spirit of giving by sharing joy with children in need this Christmas.
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| Catch Santa Claus at your most-loved mall and have your photos taken with him and the entire family! |
Be among the first to explore these exciting new Christmas destinations and discover the festive displays, activities, and maxed-out experiences waiting for you at SM City Marikina, SM City Masinag, and SM City San Mateo this October.
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This season, make time for the people who matter most and create more memories together at your most loved malls. Whether it’s taking photos with the festive displays, meeting Santa Claus, or simply sharing special moments with family and friends, SM has something to make every visit more meaningful, with experiences made all for you.
Gather your loved ones, plan your next gala, and get ready to Gala To The Max as SM brings more joy, wonder, and togetherness to the season. Make every moment count with a Super Magical Christmas at SM!
CEBU CITY – EastWest and foodpanda are inviting Cebuanos to visit the EastWest foodpanda booth at SM City Cebu from October 10 to 16, 2026 and discover how the EastWest foodpanda Visa Credit Card can complement their everyday dining and delivery lifestyle.
Located on the mall’s ground floor, the week-long activation will let visitors explore the co-branded credit card's features and enjoy activities designed for food lovers and frequent food delivery users. The event is open to the public, making it a convenient stop for families, friends, and shoppers.
"Cebu remains an important market for EastWest, and we're excited to connect with customers through this on-ground experience," said Jovi Abad, EastWest Head of VisMin Consumer Loans. "We invite everyone to visit the booth, explore the card's features, and discover how it can complement their dining and delivery habits."
The Cebu activation follows the roadshow's Davao leg and brings the EastWest foodpanda experience to one of the country's most dynamic urban centers, giving more customers the opportunity to learn about the card firsthand.
For more information about the EastWest foodpanda Visa Credit Card, visit https://www.eastwestbanker.com/cards/creditcards/foodpanda-visa or drop by the booth during the event.
Jollibee is partnering with Filipino pastry chef and culinary innovator Nouel Catis, whose work is associated with the global Dubai chocolate phenomenon, to introduce the Pistachio Choco Sundae, a limited-edition Christmas dessert that brings a globally popular flavor combination to a familiar Filipino favorite.
“Christmas is a time when people look forward to experiences that make the season more special. At Jollibee, we want to bring that joy through both the food our customers love and new flavors that surprise and delight them,” said Dorothy Ching, vice president for marketing of Jollibee Philippines. "Partnering with Chef Nouel gives us a chance to offer something new this Christmas while celebrating Filipino culinary talent on the global stage."
Based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Catis is recognized for his work in the chocolate confectionery space, particularly the Dubai chocolate phenomenon that helped popularize the combination of chocolate and pistachio flavors among consumers worldwide.
His work has also received recognition, including being named an Emerging Global Filipino Icon by The Global Filipino Magazine and receiving a Service Excellence Award in Culinary Innovation in Dubai.
“We see Chef Nouel as a partner in our mission to bring joy to Filipinos and people around the world through food. By bringing his culinary expertise together with a Jollibee favorite, we hope to give our customers a new way to enjoy flavors they love and discover something different this Christmas,” Ching added.
For Catis, the collaboration is also a personal milestone, bringing him together with a brand he has loved since childhood.
“I was so happy when Jollibee reached out to me. I grew up loving Jollibee, so I never imagined that one day, I’d get to work with a brand that’s been part of my childhood. After the Dubai chocolate experience, it’s exciting to be doing something like this with Jollibee, especially for Christmas,” said Catis. “As a Filipino, it makes me proud to be part of something that can bring joy to people here at home and hopefully introduce more people around the world to the creativity and talent of Filipinos.”
The collaboration brings Catis’s culinary expertise to Jollibee’s annual Christmas sundae offering. The Pistachio Choco Sundae features creamy vanilla soft serve coated in a pistachio shell, topped with chocolate syrup and diced pistachios.
Priced at ₱79, the dessert will be available nationwide from October 16 to December 31 through Jollibee dine-in, takeout, drive-thru and delivery via GrabFood and foodpanda.
The partnership reflects Jollibee’s continuing effort to create new food experiences for customers during the holiday season, combining familiar favorites with fresh flavors while celebrating Filipino talent whose work has reached international audiences.
Craving more Jollibee treats and exclusives? Head to www.jollibee.com.ph for the latest updates, order your favorites via GrabFood and foodpanda, and follow us on social media for more JOYful surprises.
Thursday, October 15, 2026
For many Filipino entrepreneurs, the biggest hurdle isn’t the idea, it’s the capital to make it happen. At the Wais Tindera Caravan in Cebu, three women shared how access to financing helped them build businesses and support their families.
Through GCash, the Philippines’ leading finance superapp and largest cashless ecosystem, and its lending solutions from Fuse Financing Inc., these entrepreneurs are gaining access to credit that fits how they earn and spend.
A nail salon breaking free from high-pressure informal lending
Dyan, 35, does nails for a living in Barangay Suba, Cebu City, often traveling to clients for home service calls. Supplies run out fast in this business, and before GLoan Negosyo, keeping up meant borrowing from informal lenders who expected payment every single day. For someone whose income depends on how many clients she sees, that pressure never lets up.
GLoan Negosyo changed the rhythm. She now restocks on her own terms, without the daily scramble to repay.
"Dati araw-araw ako nagbabayad sa mga pinagkakautangan ko, kaya mas maganda 'yong GLoan kasi makakaipon ka pa bago magbayad. ‘Yong inutang ko, pambayad ko ng mga gamit ko sa paglilinis ng nails ng mga customer. Wala akong masasabi sa GLoan, nakakatulong talaga siya, lalo na kapag wala kang pera at gusto mong gamitin pang-negosyo, low interest pa siya," Dyan said. (Before, I paid daily on my debts, so GLoan is better because I can save up first before paying. What I borrowed went to my nail supplies for my customers. GLoan helps a lot, especially when you have no money and need capital for your business, and the interest is low too.)
GCash is with Dyan everywhere her work takes her. Clients pay her on the spot using GCash, cash-in and cash-out transactions and prepaid load sales also bring in a little extra on the side. And through GSave, Dyan is quietly building an emergency fund, money she can't accidentally spend the way she might with cash in her pocket.
Building a sari-sari store from the ground up
In 2024, Jill, 28, and her partner opened a sari-sari store with nothing but GLoan Negosyo to support them. A ₱15,000 loan gave them the starting capital they needed to open their business. Since then, Jill has relied on GLoan five more times to restock whenever her sales slow down, turning a quick fix into a steady and reliable system for keeping her shelves full.
"Ginamit ko ang GLoan para lumago ang negosyo, pinambili ko ng mga paninda ko po tulad ng mga sabon, shampoo, at canned goods. Masaya po ako dahil maliit lang ang interest, hindi mabigat sa bulsa dahil hindi siya araw-araw binabayaran, talagang makakaipon ka para makapagbayad buwan-buwan. Nakatulong po talaga dahil kung wala akong puhunan, ito 'yong nagagamit ko," Jill said. (I used GLoan to grow my business, buying stock like soap, shampoo, and canned goods. I'm happy because the interest is small and easy on the pocket since I don't pay daily, I can really save up to pay monthly. It really helped, because when I have no capital, this is what I use.)
Jill's store also takes GCash payments, a small edge over the cash-only stores nearby. The monthly repayment schedule also offers much-needed breathing room compared to the daily pressure of informal lenders, allowing her business to stay steady even during slow periods.
A small side hustle funding a big dream
Carmen, 42, runs a small fish vending business in Barangay Suba—the kind of daily work that keeps a household going. To grow her business, she buys fish by the banyera (tub) and resells them to fellow vendors and fisherfolk, making sure no day goes to waste.
When additional capital was needed to keep her fish trade moving, GCash provided the crucial push. Introduced to the app by her cousin, Carmen turned to GLoan to supplement her existing capital, allowing her to purchase more inventory and keep her business afloat without the slow, restrictive processes of traditional financial institutions.
"Ibig sabihin, idinagdag ko lang hanggang sa lumaki. Extra na pera para maikot 'yung tinda. Nakatulong din sa iba at sa mga bata. Dahil may negosyo ka na, nakakatulong ka pa kaysa naman ma-standby ka lang," Carmen said. (I added the loan to my capital so it could grow—extra money to keep the trade moving. It also helped others and the kids. Because you have a business, you get to help out instead of just staying idle.)
Carmen isn't stopping there. She plans to maintain a good credit standing, explore GCash’s savings features, and use digital bill payments to make running her business and managing her household even easier.
Three stories, one lesson
Dyan, Jill, and Carmen didn't just get a loan; they got a chance to build something, and the confidence to keep growing. Financing gave them room to start a business, restock a shelf, expand an idea, or simply get through a hard month without losing ground.
Their stories point to something bigger happening across the Philippines, especially as more Filipinos turn a small business into their main livelihood with the help of accessible financing. GCash and Fuse Financing want to be part of that story even more, so more entrepreneurs can grow and seize new opportunities to build the future they dream for their families.
To know more about GCash and its lending solutions, please visit www.gcash.com.
As the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) forecasts a "very strong" El Niño that could persist until the first quarter of 2027, Manila Water Philippine Ventures (MWPV), the Non-East Zone subsidiary of Manila Water Company, is intensifying its preparedness measures across its service areas nationwide to help ensure reliable water supply amid projected prolonged dry weather conditions.
According to PAGASA, up to 85 provinces across the country may experience dry conditions, dry spells, and drought from late October 2026 to March 2027 as the El Niño phenomenon continues to intensify. The weather bureau warned that the climatic event, characterized by unusually warm sea surface temperatures in the tropical Pacific Ocean, could significantly impact rainfall patterns and place increasing pressure on water resources nationwide.
In response, MWPV has activated a range of proactive measures across its 13 operating units serving communities in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, focusing on water source development, infrastructure resilience, operational readiness, and supply augmentation initiatives.
In the case of Cebu province, Manila Water Philippine Ventures (MWPV) has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring a reliable and sustainable water supply for the region through proactive preparedness measures and strategic infrastructure investments as Metropolitan Cebu continues to face water supply challenges posed by severe dry weather conditions and looming impacts of a very strong El Nino.
MWPV-Cebu is currently delivering 30.3 million liters of potable water per day and has the capability to provide additional 7.5 million liters of potable water per day for Metro Cebu for approximately 12,000 households, helping address increasing water demand and El Nino while maintaining service reliability across its partner water districts. Despite prevailing dry season conditions, the Company's water source remains stable, with water continuing to overflow from the weir, demonstrating the resilience of its supply system and the ability to consistently meet current production requirements while complying with water quality standards.
To strengthen water availability during periods of prolonged dry weather, MWPV has implemented a range of El Niño preparedness initiatives. These include continuous monitoring and rehabilitation of deep wells and surface water sources, preventive maintenance programs, optimization of reservoir utilization, and the exploration of new water source projects. The Company has also readied water tankers and mobile treatment plants, enhanced backwash recovery programs in its treatment facilities, and prepared standby deep wells to help augment supply when needed.
To address future water demand and reinforce supply resilience, MWPV is preparing to undertake a major water supply infrastructure project through the development of new source facility, treatment and pumping station facility
The new infrastructure is expected to deliver an additional of at least 12.5 million liters of water supply per day to approximately 20,000 households, further boosting the reliability and resilience of Metro Cebu's water system.
"The combination of our current supply reliability, robust El Niño preparedness measures, and planned capacity expansion provides support to Metro Cebu's growing water requirements. We are not only addressing today's needs but also laying the foundation for a more resilient and sustainable water future for the region," said Ruby Rose Mercado, General Manager of MWPV-Cebu.
Through proactive planning, infrastructure development, and responsible resource management, MWPV continues to work closely with its partners to help secure the long-term water future of Metro Cebu and support the region's residential, commercial, and industrial growth.
Similar to its parent company Manila Water which has long-prepared Metro Manila’s East Zone for the potential impacts of a strong El Nino, MWPV remains committed to safeguarding water security through proactive planning, diversified water sources, operational readiness, and strategic infrastructure investments the way it has prepared its other operating units nationwide such as Metro Ilagan Water, Calasiao Water, Laguna Water, Laguna Aquatech and Tanauan Water in Luzon; Boracay Water and Calbayog Water in the Visayas and Tagum Water in Mindanao; as well as Manila Water’s B2B operating units Estate Water and Manila Water Infratech Solutions Through these initiatives, the company continues to strengthen its ability to provide reliable water services and support the long-term sustainability and growth of the communities it serves.
From plastic waste to places of learning. SBFI delivers recycled armchairs to Clarin Elementary School.
What was once discarded plastic is now helping children learn in Misamis Occidental.
Security Bank Foundation, Inc. (SBFI) donated 50 new classroom chairs made entirely from recycled plastic to Clarin Elementary School in Plaridel, providing students with much-needed furniture while giving waste a second life. The chairs were produced by The Plastic Flamingo (The Plaf), a social enterprise that transforms plastic waste into durable furniture. Delivery to the school was sponsored by LBC Hari ng Padala Foundation.
For years, Clarin Elementary School relied on aging classroom chairs that had been repaired repeatedly to keep them usable. Some students used stools without writing tables, while broken chairs were patched together as often as possible.
For the school’s 118 learners, the donation helped address a longstanding shortage of classroom furniture.
“It is not only a donation but an answered prayer and a reminder that our learners are cared for and remembered,” said School Head Maria Erica C. Ligason.
The chairs also offer a lesson in sustainability. Made entirely from recycled plastic, they show how discarded materials can be transformed into something useful and durable.
For Clarin Elementary School, the chairs address a longstanding need while giving discarded plastic a new purpose inside the classroom.
For more information, visit www.securitybank.com/foundation.
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