Disney+ is strengthening its footing as a go-to sports streaming app as ESPN on Disney+ is now available in the Philippines, one of its markets with a huge sports-loving fanbase.

The launch coincides with a brand new campaign, “Ito ang Homecourt Mo!” (This is your homecourt!), welcoming Filipino fans to a new home ground for games, stories, and moments.

Subscribers can access live events, on-demand replays, studio shows, documentaries and original programming together in one dedicated destination through ESPN on Disney+.

Production and coverage will be led by ESPN, delivering high-quality broadcasts, commentary and expert analysis across the sports season where available, alongside Disney+ general entertainment and family programming.

Following last season’s success, NBA returns to ESPN on Disney+ with matchups during NBA Tip-Off Week.

Christmas Day games will also be available to stream, including the NBA Finals rematch between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs and the Philadelphia 76ers versus the Los Angeles Lakers.

Playoff games through the conference finals shall also be streamed live and on demand.

Meanwhile, the UFC is among some of the new regular sports programs Filipinos can watch on Disney+.

The action kicks off at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi scheduled on October 25, where two world championship titles are expected to be on the line: UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski takes on undefeated No. 1-ranked contender Movsar Evloev, and UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan defends against former champion and No. 1-ranked Merab Dvalishvili.

Alongside live UFC numbered events and UFC Fight Nights, fans will have access to a library of classic fights and curated UFC content.

There will also be the original and and behind-the-scenes programming, including UFC Countdown, UFC Connected, UFC Main Event, UFC Fight Flashback, UFC Reloaded, and ROAD TO UFC.

A new home ground for sports

Other notable sports programming will include the Formula E 2026/27 season, with practice, qualifying and main races across 21 rounds in 13 host cities.

Also available on Disney+ are NCAA events, including March Madness, and Australia’s National Basketball League (NBL), with all games live across the regular season and championship series.

ESPN’s popular 30 for 30 documentaries will continue to be available on the platform. The line-up also features ESPN studio shows, including ESPN FC and Pardon the Interruption.

TNT, the value brand of Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart), has won gold at SMARTIES Philippines for its collaboration with paranormal investigator and content creator Ed Caluag.

The campaign won in the Creator/Influencer/Celebrity Marketing (Impact Marketing) category. SMARTIES Philippines recognizes innovative marketing campaigns that deliver meaningful impact for brands and businesses.

Launched in February 2026, the campaign was developed with Ace Saatchi & Saatchi, with Wavemaker Philippines under WPP Media serving as the media agency. It used Caluag’s popular ghost-hunting content to highlight TNT’s mobile network performance through a humorous take on network lag.

In the campaign video, Caluag investigates paranormal activity while livestreaming inside a haunted house. His encounters with ghosts are repeatedly interrupted by lag, frustrating both Caluag and the spirits. The unexpected twist turns a common mobile connectivity issue into an entertaining story.

The campaign drew on TNT’s recognition for having the Best Mobile Latency in the Philippines in the Ookla Speedtest Awards. By placing the technical benefit of low latency in a familiar entertainment setting, TNT made the network feature more relatable to mobile users.

“This recognition reflects how we continue to find fresh and engaging ways to bring TNT’s brand promise to life. By combining the authenticity and entertainment value of creator content with the strength of our network, we were able to turn a common frustration into a story that Filipinos could relate to and enjoy,” said Lloyd R. Manaloto, FVP and OIC for Smart.

The campaign premiered on Caluag’s digital platforms before expanding across Meta, Google, YouTube, and TikTok. It generated more than 659 million impressions, extending its reach among mobile-first Filipinos.

The SMARTIES Gold adds to TNT’s efforts to combine its entertainment-focused brand personality with messages about its products and services. The campaign also highlights how creator partnerships can help translate technical features into accessible, engaging stories.

The recognition comes as TNT and Smart continue to expand their 5G network across the Philippines. Smart also recently received Ookla’s Best Mobile Video Experience award in the country, recognizing its performance in delivering mobile video experiences for streaming, entertainment, and other digital activities.

GrabCar Group Ride now splits the fare automatically among passengers, making it simpler to book such ride types.

Each rider can save up to 50% on fare as well when using a group ride, compared with booking a solo ride.

The ride type lets the ride host and up to two friends share one GrabCar, with up to three drop-off points along the way. The more people join, the more affordable the ride becomes for everyone.

Regular ride buddies can also be saved as a group, together with frequent pickup and drop-off pins. This way, repeat bookings take just a few taps.

Such a system is ideal for officemates headed the same way or friends coming home from a night out, as well as plenty of other scenarios.

To book a Group Ride, follow these steps:

• Open the Grab app, tap GrabCar, then select Group Ride
• Enter your pickup point and drop-off
• Share the invite link with up to two friends
• Your friends can add their own drop-off points
• Confirm the booking to split the fare automatically

The GrabCar Group Ride feature is now available in all GrabCar cities nationwide.