HUAWEI MatePad Air Arrives in the Philippines, Bringing PC-Level AI Productivity to a Portable Device

MANILA, Philippines — HUAWEI is redefining mobile productivity with the all-new HUAWEI MatePad Air, a powerful tablet designed for professionals, entrepreneurs, creators, and anyone looking for a more flexible way to work and create.

Now available for pre-order in the Philippines starting September 11, the latest MatePad Air combines a premium display, PC-level AI productivity tools, powerful hardware, and an ultra-thin design that weighs just 509 grams.

A Display Built for Work and Creativity

At the center of the experience is a 12-inch 2.8K Ultra-Clear OLED PaperMatte Display, featuring a 144Hz refresh rate, up to 1,200 nits peak brightness, and a P3 cinema-grade color gamut. Its ultra-slim 4.69mm bezels provide an immersive canvas for documents, presentations, entertainment, and creative work.

HUAWEI’s PaperMatte Display technology also reduces glare and reflections while providing a more paper-like viewing and writing experience, making it suitable for users who spend extended hours working on the screen.

AI-Powered Productivity

The HUAWEI MatePad Air brings PC-level productivity to a portable form factor through its PC-Level WPS Office Suite and AI-powered features. Users can summarize lengthy PDFs, optimize text, generate PowerPoint presentations, and turn data into charts with greater efficiency.

The HUAWEI Notes app further enhances productivity with AI speech-to-text capabilities, allowing users to convert recorded discussions into text. It can also help solve mathematical equations directly within the app.

A Portable 4-in-1 Workstation

With the HUAWEI Smart Magnetic Keyboard, Mouse, and M-Pencil Pro, the MatePad Air can transform into a versatile workstation. The M-Pencil Pro features more than 16,000 pressure sensitivity levels, making it suitable for sketching, note-taking, editing, and detailed creative work.

Despite its 5.3mm-thin body, the tablet packs a 10,100mAh battery, supporting up to 18 hours of HDR video playback. Its 66W HUAWEI SuperCharge Turbo can replenish the battery quickly, while 12GB RAM, 256GB storage, virtual memory expansion, and Wi-Fi 7 support help it handle demanding workflows.

Pre-Order Offers

The HUAWEI MatePad Air is available for pre-order from September 11–17, 2026, at PHP 59,999, reduced from PHP 64,999. Buyers can also receive an exclusive bundle worth up to PHP 33,886, including a Smart Magnetic Keyboard, WPS AI Membership, WPS Office Suite, Bluetooth Mouse, and a bag.

PLDT Powers PPCRV-AMA Command Center for Historic BARMM Parliamentary Elections

PLDT Inc. (PLDT) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting transparent, credible, and technology-enabled elections as it joined the launch of the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV)-AMA Command Center for the unofficial parallel count of the first regular Parliamentary Elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region.

The event, held at the PPCRV-AMA Command Center located at AMA School of Medicine Annex in Makati City, brought together key leaders and partners in the electoral process, including PPCRV Chair Emeritus and Co-Founder Henrietta de Villa, PPCRV National Chairperson Evelyn Singson, Commission on Elections Chairman George Garcia, AMA Group of Companies Chairman Amb. Amable R. Aguiluz V, and PLDT representatives led by PLDT Chief Operating Officer Menardo G. Jimenez Jr.

"Elections are more transparent when connectivity is secure and reliable. Our part in this partnership with PPCRV is to make sure their connectivity is robust, resilient, reliable, and responsive. This helps volunteers and election stakeholders carry out their work with confidence. We are privileged and honored to continue being part of this initiative that safeguards and strengthens public trust," said Jimenez, adding that PLDT will also help boost initiatives that promote informed civic participation, highlighting opportunities for future collaboration on voter education programs aimed at helping Filipinos, particularly the youth, become more engaged in the electoral process.

PLDT’s support for the PPCRV-AMA Command Center is part of the Group’s broader support for the historic BARMM Parliamentary Elections. Earlier, PLDT announced that its VITRO data centers will be housing critical servers that will receive data directly transmitted by automated counting machines for the BARMM elections.

PLDT’s wireless arm, Smart Communications Inc (Smart), is also providing prepaid SIMs with load to support election coordination and monitoring activities.

These initiatives form part of PLDT’s longstanding support for election modernization efforts. Through its extensive network infrastructure, connectivity solutions, and data center capabilities, the Group continues to help empower institutions with the digital tools needed to carry out critical public functions, advancing the country’s digital transformation agenda.

The PLDT Group's continued collaboration with government and civil society organizations reflects its commitment to supporting stronger institutions through technology and contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 16 on Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions and SDG 9 on Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure.

Tenable to Bring Claude Mythos 5 into the Tenable One Exposure Management Platform

APAC — Tenable® Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: TENB), the exposure management company, today announced it is bringing Anthropic’s Claude Mythos 5 directly into the Tenable One Exposure Management Platform. As adversaries use AI to move faster and operate at greater scale, defenders need equally advanced capabilities to stay ahead. This integration between Tenable and Mythos 5 will bring frontier cyber reasoning into Tenable One, enabling a new generation of AI-powered capabilities across exposure management.

This step marks an expansion of Tenable’s existing work with Anthropic through Project Glasswing, moving from securing Tenable code and infrastructure to the availability of Claude Mythos 5 within Tenable One. The first innovation planned in this expanded work will be Tenable One Adversary View, a new capability that uses Claude Mythos 5 to help security teams discover hidden attack paths and how to best remediate them. Adversary View is expected to be available to initial customers in September, with additional innovations planned for Q4 and beyond.

Security teams already have enormous amounts of information about their environments. The challenge is identifying how seemingly unrelated exposures combine to create a dangerous attack path. Teams must then determine which paths present the greatest risk and find the most effective way to break the chain. Claude Mythos 5 brings advanced cyber reasoning to these problems at the speed and scale these environments demand.

“Bringing Claude Mythos 5 into Tenable One marks an important milestone for Tenable and our customers,” said Eric Doerr, chief product officer at Tenable. “By combining some of the world’s most advanced cyber reasoning with the breadth and depth of Tenable’s exposure intelligence, we can tackle complex security problems in entirely new ways. Adversary View is the first planned innovation to emerge from this work, helping customers see their environments as an attacker would and identify the actions that can reduce risk most effectively. And it is just the beginning.”

Adversary View will complement Tenable One’s existing exposure prioritization and attack path analysis. It analyzes exposure data Tenable already collects to reconstruct how an attacker could move from an initial point of access toward critical systems. It then shows the evidence behind each step and provides guidance on the specific remediation that could break the path.

PCCI Commends DepEd for Strong Gains in 2025 PISA Results

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) today congratulated the Department of Education (DepEd), led by Secretary Sonny Angara, for the country's significant improvement in the 2025 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). 

The Philippines recorded gains of 16 to 20 points across reading, mathematics, and science, including a 20-point increase in reading, equivalent to roughly one year of formal schooling based on OECD benchmarks. The country also moved out of the bottom ten participating education systems and posted its strongest reading performance improvement to date. 

"PCCI congratulates Secretary Angara and the entire DepEd team on this important achievement," said PCCI President Perry Ferrer. "These results show that focused reforms, sustained commitment, and evidence-based interventions can lead to real improvements in learning outcomes for Filipino students," PCCI noted that the gains reflect the impact of DepEd's initiatives, including curriculum enhancements, targeted remediation programs, and the work of the PISA 2025 Task Force. 

The Chamber further encouraged DepEd to complement PISA with other indicators that assess whether learners are acquiring the competencies needed for lifelong learning, employment, and active citizenship. PCCI emphasized the importance of sustaining reform efforts and accelerating the implementation of the recommendations of the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II). "The positive results are encouraging; they strengthen our resolve to pursue the policy reforms that remain urgently needed," Ferrer said. "The recommendations of EDCOM II provide a clear roadmap for addressing long-standing challenges in the education sector and must be translated into concrete action." 

PCCI likewise underscored the importance of reviewing the alignment and coordination of the country's trifocalized education system, recognizing that basic education, while foundational, must be effectively linked with technical-vocational and higher education to ensure a more productive, equitable, and quality education system. "As the voice of Philippine business, we believe strengthening basic education is essential and must be complemented by better alignment across the entire education continuum."

Ferrer added. "Our goal should be an education system that equips every Filipino learner with the skills and opportunities needed to thrive and contribute meaningfully to national development. We have recommended this in our PCCI Education Task Force paper, Reform Our Education, Transform Our Future.” PCCI reaffirmed its commitment to work with DepEd and other stakeholders in advancing reforms that strengthen educational outcomes and build a globally competitive Filipino workforce.

GCash for Business Powers Cashless Shopping for Over 200 Filipino Artisans at the 2026 Designers’ Holiday Bazaar

GCash for Business is teaming up with the Designers’ Holiday Bazaar (DHB) for the second year to champion Filipino craftsmanship and help local makers and businesses thrive in the digital economy.

The country’s #1 finance superapp equips more than 200 local artisans and MSMEs with digital finance solutions that make payments easier and customer transactions faster during one of the country’s busiest retail seasons.

Carrying the theme “Sinag,” this year’s Designers’ Holiday Bazaar expands its nationwide reach across three major Ayala Malls: September 3–6, 2026 at Ayala Malls Abreeza, Davao City; October 14–18, 2026 at TriNoma Activity Center, Quezon City; and November 27–December 6, 2026 across Glorietta and the Ayala Museum, Makati City.

The bazaar continues to support Filipino and homegrown brands, designers, and artisans by giving them a platform to showcase their work and reach more consumers. This year’s Sinag run features a new lineup of local brands, from fashion and food to home and lifestyle. Among them are Lulu Tan Gan, ANMARI & CO., Liwayway PH, Tia Lacson, Niño Franco, Yvette’s Collections, Kathryn Fanlo, T'NALAK HOME, Auro Chocolate Cafe, Vicky’s Pili & Food Products, and Grateful Bread.

More than a shopping destination, Designers’ Holiday Bazaar celebrates Filipino creativity, connects designers and artisans nationwide, and brings local craftsmanship to a wider audience. It also supports small businesses and traditional crafts, with proceeds helping fund academic and dance scholarships for Filipino youth.

For GCash for Business, the partnership reflects a shared commitment to giving MSMEs access to enterprise-grade payment, financing, and digital tools that simplify operations and help local entrepreneurs enter their “Easy Era” of growth.

“At its heart, the Designers’ Holiday Bazaar has always been about a single, inspiring mission: to empower and promote our local entrepreneurs. At GCash, we share in that vision and are committed to helping business owners succeed through easy payment solutions,” shares Neil Trinidad, chief marketing officer of GCash.

The partnership builds on the GCash for Business support for DHB merchants last year, when it introduced GCash SoundPay and GCash PocketPay to make digital payments easier. SoundPay provides real-time audio payment confirmations, while GCash PocketPay enables card and QR payments through an NFC-enabled Android phone.

This year, merchants will have access to upgraded solutions for faster, more seamless transactions. For food and beverage merchants, GCash SoundPay Plus accepts QRPh and card payments on one machine, with loud audio confirmations that instantly signal successful payments.

For retail brands, GCash EasyPOS is a heavy-duty checkout terminal that lets customers scan, swipe, or tap to pay, keeping checkout quick and efficient.

The GCash for Business Portal gives merchants a centralized view of sales, payouts, and business performance, helping reduce time spent reconciling transactions. Its starter plan also offers a ₱5 million e-wallet limit with a GCash Verified account, giving businesses more room to manage and grow.

The bazaar will also feature a GCash booth where merchants and shoppers can explore GCash for Business, access card printing and Tap to Pay, and enjoy prizes and raffle entries when they transact using GCash.

Beyond payments, the partnership reflects GCash and DHB’s shared commitment to helping Filipino MSMEs grow. MSMEs account for around 90% of businesses and 63% of local employment, making their growth vital to communities and the broader economy.

Catch the “Sinag” edition of the Designers’ Holiday Bazaar in Davao, Quezon City, and Makati, and discover Filipino brands and makers bringing local creativity to life. For event details, follow @designersholidaybazaar on Instagram and Designers’ Holiday Bazaar on Facebook.

To discover more about GCash for Business, visit new.gcash.com/business/msme.