Enchanted Kingdom Welcomes Pets and Animal Lovers to a Magical, Inclusive One-Day Pets Day Event

Enchanted Kingdom, the first and only world-class theme park in the Philippines, opened its magical gates to cats, dogs, pet owners, and animal lovers for a pet-inclusive one-day Furever Enchanted Ogg’s Pets Day event held last April 26.

As part of this quarter’s Forever Enchanted Summer campaign, the theme park celebrated the bond between pets and owners while promoting animal welfare through fun activities and surprises, all prepared especially for dogs, cats, and their human companions by EK’s beloved character, Ogg the Guard.

The festivities kicked off at the Enchanting Events Place (EEP) Foyer with learning sessions on basic obedience training, pet health and safety, responsible ownership, and animal bite awareness, led by speakers from the Santa Rosa City Veterinary Office, Animal Bite Center, and the dog training institution Canine Connections. Volunteers from the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) were also present to support the event.

EK also partnered with Calamba City-based animal rescue organization, Second Chance Aspin Shelter Philippines Incorporated (SECASPI), to host an on-site pet adoption drive, allowing rescued cats and dogs to find loving homes among event participants forever.

Pets and their furparents had a magical time bonding at Ogg’s Paw Ville, located at the Agila Grounds. This pet-inclusive space featured an EK-themed pet playground, a vibrant photobooth, complimentary services like pet training consultations, veterinary checkups, and anti-rabies shots, along with a magical bazaar, packed with pet essentials, treats, merchandise, and giveaways.

All attendees gained access to these exciting pet-friendly activities and experiences, along with exclusive savings on Regular Day Passes, allowing pet owners to enjoy the rest of the Park after the event.

Forever Enchanted Summer

Plan your enchanting vacation ahead with EK’s updated Park schedule starting this April.

EK is currently open Thursdays to Sundays from 11AM to 8PM. Starting May 4 until June 30, guests can enjoy the Park’s over 30 rides and attractions, along with our other enchanting experiences on Fridays to Sundays from 1PM to 8PM.

For more information and updates on the Furever Enchanted Ogg’s Pets Day and EK’s other events and offerings, visit https://www.enchantedkingdom.ph and EK’s official social media accounts @enchantedkingdom.ph for Facebook and TikTok, and @ek_philippines for Instagram.

COLORFUL Refreshes BATTLE-AX Motherboard Series with Wi-Fi 7 and Next-Gen Performance Options

Shenzhen, China — Colorful Technology Company Limited has officially unveiled its refreshed BATTLE-AX motherboard series, introducing upgraded connectivity with Wi-Fi 7 support alongside enhanced power delivery and improved usability features for modern PC builders. The updated lineup includes two models: the BATTLE-AX B860M-PLUS S WIFI7 and the B760M-PLUS S WIFI7, designed to serve both next-generation platforms and value-focused upgrades.

Leading the refresh is the B860M-PLUS S WIFI7, engineered for the latest Intel Core Ultra 200S series processors and optimized for users building forward-looking systems with DDR5 memory support. The motherboard features a 10+1+1+1 phase 60A DrMOS power design, ensuring stable and efficient power delivery during demanding workloads such as gaming and content creation.

Storage flexibility is another highlight, with three M.2 slots, including one PCIe 5.0 x4 slot, plus four SATA ports for additional drives. Connectivity is equally strong, offering 5GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 7, multiple USB Type-A and Type-C ports, and support for DDR5 memory speeds up to 8800 MT/s (OC). The board also includes tool-free GPU quick-release and M.2 heatsink mechanisms, making upgrades easier—especially for first-time builders.

Meanwhile, the B760M-PLUS S WIFI7 targets users upgrading existing systems who prefer a more cost-efficient configuration using DDR4 memory. Compatible with Intel 12th, 13th, and 14th Gen Core processors, the motherboard features a robust 12+1+1 phase 60A DrMOS design for reliable performance even when paired with high-end CPUs like the Core i7-14700K.

The B760M model also supports next-generation graphics cards through its reinforced PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, making it ready for upcoming GPU releases. It includes three PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots with full-coverage heatsinks, ensuring stable storage performance during extended workloads such as gaming, streaming, and multitasking.

Both motherboards benefit from the addition of Wi-Fi 7 connectivity, delivering lower latency, faster throughput, and improved stability compared to previous wireless standards. This makes them well-suited for modern gaming setups and high-bandwidth online applications.

With support for both DDR5-based next-gen builds and DDR4 upgrade paths, the refreshed BATTLE-AX lineup provides flexible options for a wide range of PC users. Pricing and availability will vary by region, and interested buyers are encouraged to contact their local COLORFUL representatives for further details.

VITRO Inc. and 8990 Housing Development Corporation Strengthen Partnership to Power Resilient, Always-On Operations

VITRO Inc., the data center arm of the PLDT Group, part of PLDT Enterprise, the Group’s corporate business arm, strengthened its partnership with 8990 Housing Development Corporation (HDC) by supporting the company’s IT Infrastructure project to ensure continued growth and operations.

A major subsidiary of 8990 Holdings, Inc., 8990 HDC is widely recognized for delivering accessible homeownership to Filipino families through its flagship brands, Deca Homes and Urban Deca Homes. As the company continues to expand its nationwide footprint, ensuring uninterrupted access to its critical systems has become a top priority.

Since 2019, 8990 HDC has partnered with VITRO Inc. to host its Real Estate ERP and Document Management Systems at the VITRO Cebu. Building on this foundation, the company expanded to VITRO Makati 2 in 2025, where its systems are housed to support robust business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR). With all sales offices nationwide directly connected to its systems collocated in VITRO, this setup ensures seamless operations, real-time data access, and high availability across the organization.

Notably, 8990 HDC’s systems remained fully operational during major disruptions, including Typhoon Odette and multiple earthquakes across the Visayas and Mindanao regions in 2025, underscoring the strength of its digital infrastructure strategy.

“For the past seven years, VITRO has consistently delivered excellent service, and we see this partnership continuing for the long term. It wasn’t easy at first to convince management to invest in colocation, but after the recent calamities we have gone through, we can confidently say it was the right decision,” said Roan Torregoza, Chief Financial Officer of 8990 Housing Development Corporation.

As enterprises increasingly prioritize resilience and uptime, VITRO remains committed to delivering world-class infrastructure that supports mission-critical operations.

“At VITRO, our commitment goes beyond providing space—we ensure that our clients’ systems remain secure, available, and continuously running, even in the face of unforeseen disruptions. Our partnership with 8990 Housing Development Corporation reflects our promise to deliver resilient, always-on infrastructure that our clients can depend on, no matter the circumstance,” shared Gary F. Ignacio, Chief Commercial Officer, VITRO Inc.

“Our role, in PLDT Enterprise, is not just to provide colocation, but to enable our clients’ growth journeys. By delivering an integrated ecosystem, from data center services to connectivity and wireless solutions, we ensure that companies like 8990 HDC are fully equipped with the digital foundation they need to scale, innovate, and build more homes for Filipinos,” added Jay Lagdameo, Vice President and Head of Domestic Enterprise Business, Regional & Commercial, PLDT Enterprise.

This strengthened partnership highlights how VITRO continues to empower industries beyond technology, supporting sectors such as real estate in building more resilient, future-ready operations.

LG Electronics Philippines Strengthens Sustainability Push with 1,200 Kilograms of E-Waste Collected for Earth Day Initiative

In celebration of Earth Day, LG Electronics Philippines reinforced its commitment to environmental responsibility by collecting approximately 1,200 kilograms of electronic waste (e-waste) between March 31 and April 21. The initiative highlights the company’s proactive role in promoting sustainable waste management practices and raising awareness about the importance of proper electronic disposal.

Electronic waste remains one of the fastest-growing waste streams globally, making responsible collection and recycling efforts increasingly essential. Through this initiative, LG encouraged employees to participate in environmentally conscious practices by contributing obsolete and damaged electronic devices for proper processing and disposal.

All collected e-waste was safely turned over to an accredited hazardous waste management facility, ensuring that the materials were handled according to environmental safety standards. Proper disposal prevents harmful substances commonly found in electronic components—such as lead, mercury, and cadmium—from contaminating soil and water systems, ultimately protecting both public health and ecosystems.

Beyond collection efforts, LG employees also took part in the destruction of e-waste at the company’s warehouse in Pasig City, demonstrating hands-on participation in sustainability initiatives. The activity not only strengthened internal awareness about environmental stewardship but also reinforced the organization’s culture of shared responsibility toward ecological protection.

This Earth Day program reflects LG’s broader sustainability strategy, which extends across its global operations. The company continues to implement initiatives focused on responsible recycling, resource recovery, and environmental education across multiple business sites worldwide. By integrating sustainability into its corporate practices, LG supports global efforts to reduce electronic waste and promote circular economy principles.

Programs like this also serve as a reminder that environmental protection is a collective responsibility. Corporate-led initiatives, combined with employee engagement and partnerships with accredited waste management facilities, create meaningful progress toward more sustainable communities.

As environmental concerns continue to shape the future of business operations, LG Electronics Philippines’ e-waste collection campaign stands as a strong example of how organizations can take practical, measurable steps toward reducing their environmental footprint. Through continued collaboration and responsible practices, initiatives like these contribute to building a cleaner and more sustainable future for everyone.

CCP Games Announces Winners of $80,000 EVE Frontier × Sui 2026 Hackathon

REYKJAVÍK, Iceland – CCP Games today announced the winners of the EVE Frontier × Sui 2026 Hackathon, concluding a three-week online event that brought together over 800 participants who created over 120 projects exploring how players can extend and reshape a live game universe.

CradleOS, developed by modder Reality Anchor, secured the $25,000 grand prize for its player-led civilization management system, which included $15,000 in cash, $10,000 in SUI Tokens, and a trip to EVE Fanfest 2026. Designed to manage everything from governance and defense to logistics and economy, CradleOS represents the pinnacle of the competition’s mission: empowering players to move beyond surviving the dangers of the Frontier and begin architecting the foundations of its universe for the far future.

Overall Winners

• First Place: CradleOS (link) (Video Demo) A complete civilization management system that gives player groups the tools to govern territory, coordinate resources, manage defense, and run logistics all through shared on-chain infrastructure, letting them build and operate a functioning society from the ground up.
• Second Place: Blood Contract (link) (Video Demo) A bounty system that lets players place rewards on targets and define hunt conditions, with automatic payouts that turn PvP into a structured and repeatable activity.
• Third Place: Civilization Control (link) (Video Demo) A control system that lets players manage infrastructure like gates, trade routes, and defenses from a single interface, with clear tools for setting rules and access.

Category Winners

• Utility: EasyAssemblies (link) (Video Demo)

A beginner-friendly tool that lets any player configure Smart Assemblies through a simple visual interface, customizing structures like gates, storage, and defenses in minutes.

• Technical Implementation: Frontier Flow (link) (Video Demo)

An open-source visual tool for building Smart Assemblies. Players drag and connect logic to design, test, and deploy automation in their browser, without coding, while still generating real, working Sui Move code.

• Creative: Bazaar (link) (Video Demo)

An immersive walkable marketplace that turns trading from a menu into a shared social space, letting players explore shops and interact with others inside a living Bazaar within the Frontier.

• Weirdest Idea: Shadow Broker Protocol (link) (Video Demo)

Turning spycraft and intel into a tradeable resource, it lets players buy, sell, and weaponize data and intelligence as a form of power alongside traditional warfare.

• Live Frontier Integration: Frontier Factional Warfare (link) (Video Demo)

A player-driven feature that creates live conflict zones with capturable objectives, letting players join factions and fight for control through rules enforced directly by in-world structures.

Players create mods in EVE Frontier by configuring how in-game infrastructure behaves and by building tools that interact with the live universe. Using Smart Assemblies, they place structures such as stargates, storage units, and defenses into the world. Each of these structures has its own interface and a programmable layer, allowing players to define how it operates. This can range from simple configuration to more advanced logic that controls access, automates actions, or creates entirely new gameplay systems. These systems run directly inside the game world and respond to player activity in real time.

Alongside this, the game’s data layer is publicly readable. External applications can read the state of the universe and feed that data into tools, dashboards, or connected systems that interact with what’s happening in-game. Together, this creates functionality that exists as part of the live environment, persists after deployment, can be extended by other players, and continues to shape the Frontier over time.

Centered on the theme “A Toolkit for Civilization,” the hackathon challenged participants to build these systems directly into the Frontier, either through Smart Assemblies or through external applications connected to the same live environment. Entries ranged from marketplaces and logistics infrastructure to fully realized gameplay systems and experimental builds, including trading hubs, autonomous service networks, bounty contracts, alliance governance layers, and live intelligence tools.