As rising fuel prices and persistent inflation reshape how Filipinos work and move, staying productive at home is becoming less of a choice and more of a necessity. Stepping into this shift, PLDT Home is rolling out a suite of upgrades designed to make remote work more accessible, reliable, and cost-efficient for households nationwide. At…
Wine doesn’t have to feel intimidating—and at Araneta City, it isn’t. With the launch of Wine 101, a weekly class by World Cellar, wine appreciation is being uncorked in a way that’s accessible, engaging, and refreshingly unpretentious. Held every Friday at Level 4 of Gateway Mall 2, the sessions welcome everyone—from seasoned enthusiasts to first-time…
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has welcomed a fresh vote of confidence from Moody’s Investors Service, highlighting the resilience of the country’s banking system and the strength of its external position. BSP Governor Eli M. Remolona Jr. said the assessment reinforces what regulators have long observed on the ground: Philippine banks remain robust, while…
Jollibee Foods Corporation has taken a decisive step forward in its South Korea expansion, securing regulatory approval for its planned acquisition of one of the country’s fastest-growing dining concepts. The Korea Fair Trade Commission has approved the deal that will see Jollibee’s 70%-owned subsidiary, Jolli-K Co., Ltd., acquire All Day Fresh Co., Ltd.—the company behind…
The Palawan Group of Companies introduces PalaSave in partnership with RCBC Diskartech, enabling Filipinos from grassroots workers to Gen Z to save easily through simple, accessible tools that bridge physical and digital channels. The Palawan Group of Companies has taken a bold step in advancing financial inclusion with the launch of PalaSave, a new savings…
In a campaign that fused cutting-edge tech with headline-grabbing rewards, global AI device brand HONOR has officially awarded a brand-new Tesla Cybertruck to the grand winner of its “Win A Tesla Cybertruck” promo—marking one of the most buzzworthy smartphone campaigns in the Philippines this year. The promo, held during the pre-order run of the HONOR…
Motorists could be in for one of the most significant fuel price reprieves in recent memory, as industry projections point to a steep rollback in pump prices next week—led by a dramatic drop in diesel that may reach as much as ₱26 per liter. Based on full-week trading data from the Mean of Platts Singapore…
Flexibility may be just as crucial as firepower for Alexandra “Alex” Eala as she navigates a packed European clay swing leading into the season’s most demanding Grand Slam. Rather than locking into a fixed path, the 20-year-old Filipina is taking a strategic, multi-tournament approach—keeping herself in contention across both elite and developmental circuits as she…
The road to French Open rarely offers comfort—only clarity. For Alexandra Eala, the next few weeks on Europe’s red clay are less about easing into form and more about forging it under pressure. At just 20, the world No. 45 is stepping into one of the sport’s most unforgiving stretches: back-to-back WTA 1000 tournaments at…
The One Meralco Foundation (OMF), led by Manuel V. Pangilinan, has reinforced its commitment to community welfare by extending support to the Manila Boystown Complex—an orphanage under the jurisdiction of the City Government of Manila. In collaboration with Manila Electric Company (Meralco), OMF facilitated the replacement of aging and leaning private electrical poles within the…