Jayvee Fernandez is a tech enthusiast, Digital Manager, and Technology Editor for The Philippine STAR.
He is also an EAN certified SCUBA Diver and underwater photographer based in Metro Manila, Philippines. His photos and videos have appeared in various international and local publications including Random House Germany, Discovery Channel Canada, and CNN.
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Cybersecurity trust deficit: why vendors are failing the audit
When building an enterprise technology stack, cybersecurity solutions are treated like Best in Slot armor. You equip them, pay the subscription fee, and expect your threat mitigation strategy to be impenetrable. But what happens when you cannot actually see the stat sheet? According to a recent Sophos-backed study spanning 5,000 organizations across 17 countries, the…
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Connect, Create and Play with the All-New Smart Postpaid Plans+ with Unli Apps to supercharge every digital lifestyle
Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) is elevating the Filipino digital experience with the launch of its All-New Postpaid Plans+ with Unli Apps—designed to supercharge the always-on-the-go lifestyle.At the heart of these new plans is Unlimited App Access (Unli Apps), a powerful feature that lets subscribers enjoy unlimited data for their favorite apps. These apps are curated…
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Maximize fuel savings with the Petron BPI Mastercard
Driving in the Philippines means absorbing constantly fluctuating fuel costs. For many motorists, the practical approach isn’t always driving less—it’s optimizing how you pay for the fuel you already consume. The Petron BPI Mastercard proposes a straightforward trade-off: commit your regular fuel spending to Petron’s network, and receive a 3% rebate in return. For the…
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How Liangzhou changes Where Winds Meet
Everstone Studio recently released the “Liangzhou” update for its open-world Wuxia ARPG, Where Winds Meet. For players, the immediate trade-off is environmental: leaving behind the sprawling deserts of Jade Gate Pass for the harsh snowscapes and fortified frontier towns of Liangzhou. But the actual shift here isn’t geographic; it’s behavioral. The core of this update…
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LG AeroBooster Pet: Smarter Indoor Air Care
LG Electronics has expanded its AirCare portfolio in the Philippines with the AeroBooster Pet, an air purifier engineered for a 52.8-square-meter coverage area. As hybrid work and home-centric living continue to shape household behavior, managing indoor air quality has shifted from a secondary concern to a daily operational baseline—particularly for households with pets. The core…
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HONOR 4.4 sale from April 1 to 8
Cash flow management often dictates consumer technology upgrades. HONOR Philippines’ upcoming 4.4 Summer Sale, running from April 1 to 8, 2026, addresses this reality by emphasizing flexible payment terms rather than simple cash discounts. The promotion is structured to help buyers acquire new hardware while keeping their immediate expenditures low. The core of the campaign…
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Filipino mompreneurs turn to Gemini to grow businesses
Filipino mompreneurs are transforming homegrown businesses by embracing artificial intelligence (AI). They streamline operations, spark creativity, and make smarter decisions. Once complex, AI is now accessible, helping women entrepreneurs automate routine tasks and focus on growing purposeful, sustainable businesses. More than just a tool, AI is quickly becoming an essential support system—helping mompreneurs manage finances,…
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Xiaomi and Chef Josh Boutwood reimagine the Xiaomi 17 Series through a 7-course gastronomic experience
Chef Josh Boutwood, with two Michelin stars, prepared an amazing seven-course meal inspired by photos he captured with the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, co-engineered with Leica photography technology. In the world of premium smartphones, we often talk about megapixels, apertures, and sensor sizes. But to celebrate the release of the new Xiaomi 17 Series, Xiaomi Philippines…
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Equinix unveils the Distributed AI Hub to simplify and secure enterprise AI infrastructure
Integrated with Palo Alto Networks to deliver real-time threat detection for AI workloads Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX), the world’s digital infrastructure company®, today unveiled the Distributed AI Hub, powered by Equinix Fabric Intelligence™, to provide a single, unified framework for enterprises to connect, secure, and simplify their increasingly complex and distributed AI ecosystems. The Hub…
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Sophos acquires Arco Cyber to bring CISO-level, agentic AI-powered expertise to organizations
The acquisition enables Sophos to deliver AI-enhanced cybersecurity governance to an underserved market, giving organizations the clarity, control, and decision-making needed to manage cyber risk. Sophos, a global leader of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, announced it has acquired UK-based Arco Cyber, a cybersecurity assurance company dedicated to helping organizations improve their security posture…