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Netflix strikes $82.7 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros. and HBO

by Kim Purificacion

Netflix has confirmed it will purchase Warner Bros. Entertainment, including the HBO and HBO Max services, in a monumental agreement valued at $82.7 billion. The transaction cannot be finalized until Warner Bros. completes its planned separation from its cable networks and Discovery properties. That divestment is scheduled for the third quarter of 2026, meaning Netflix’s […]

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Billease waives penalty fees for customers with “Bagong Simula” promo

by Kim Purificacion

Finance platform Billease is granting a financial reset to borrowers with overdue accounts. Their new “Bagong Simula Promo,” active until December 31, 2025, provides forgiveness of late penalties for those who qualify. The holiday amnesty initiative, announced last week, could assist more than one million Filipinos. The total value of waived fees is estimated to […]

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Home Credit warns Filipinos against loan-to-cash scams

by Kim Purificacion

Home Credit Philippines is alerting its customers to a rise in fraudulent schemes. Scammers are tricking people into illegally turning their appliance loans or shopping credit into cash, leading to unwanted debt and potential legal trouble. In these scams, con artists contact borrowers with pre-approved loan offers. They pose as helpers, suggesting the customer purchase […]

Antigravity A1, the world’s first 8K 360 drone, arrives in PH

A new consumer drone promises to remove the complexity from flying while capturing full 360-degree video in high definition. The Antigravity A1, which its maker calls the world’s first all-in-one 8K 360 drone, has officially arrived in the Philippines. Priced starting at Php84,990, the Antigravity A1’s system is built around a headset-first philosophy. Instead of […]