POCO is kicking off the year with a major upgrade to its fan-favorite M Series, officially introducing the POCO M8 5G and POCO M8 Pro 5G. The new lineup marks the M Series’ bold evolution into the mid-range segment, packing flagship-inspired 5G entertainment features into devices built for everyday users who want more power, more…
Aviation is often celebrated for the machines that conquer the skies, but flight is sustained by people long before the wheels ever leave the runway. Inside the hangars of Lufthansa Technik Philippines, the real story of the past 25 years has little to do with metal and engines—and everything to do with Filipino hands, minds,…
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration and the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office marked the start of the year by warmly welcoming 312 Overseas Filipino Workers arriving from Kuwait through a special activity dubbed “Bagong Taong Salubong sa OFWs.” Held as a gesture of gratitude and care, the program was organized to honor the sacrifices of Filipino…
TP in the Philippines, formerly Teleperformance, was named an Outstanding Exporter Awardee at the Philippine Economic Zone Authority 30th Investors’ Recognition Night, held at the SMX Convention Center Manila. The distinction was conferred by Cristina Roque, Secretary of the Department of Trade and Industry, on behalf of the President of the Republic of the Philippines,…
Creators Lauren Young and Papanan during high-performing TikTok Shop live selling sessions, where they refined their storytelling, built strong community engagement, and helped local brands reach wider more buyers. TikTok Shop helped fuel more than a 200 percent surge in sales for local sellers in 2025, as Filipino micro, small, and medium enterprises and creators…
AIA Philippines, formerly Philam Life and one of the country’s leading life insurance providers, has been named to the inaugural Fortune 100 Companies to Work For™ Southeast Asia list while also earning recertification as a Great Place to Work® in the Philippines—a dual recognition that underscores the company’s standing as one of the region’s most…
In 2025, Security Bank Foundation, Inc. (SBFI) deepened its belief that education remains the country’s most powerful equalizer, delivering measurable nationwide gains despite persistent classroom shortages, disaster-damaged facilities, and nearly 11 million out-of-school Filipino children. Guided by a holistic, community-centered strategy, the Foundation focused on building and repairing classrooms, strengthening school leadership and teaching systems,…
Emilio Baja, founder of Full Phils, with the Full Phils scholars in Hong Kong. As 2025 draws to a close, Full Phils is marking a defining chapter in its young but fast-growing journey—celebrating its first batch of graduating scholars and reinforcing its commitment to helping Overseas Filipino Workers in Hong Kong earn accredited college degrees…
Can a smartphone survive a fall from the sky—with no case and no second chances? HONOR Philippines kicked off 2026 by pushing durability testing to an entirely new extreme, subjecting the all-new HONOR X9d 5G to what it calls its most punishing challenge yet: a real-world, high-altitude drop from an ultralight plane. Positioned as the…
Why do we feel so compelled to start over simply because the calendar turns to January? From childhood, we are taught to perform—to measure up, to excel in school, at work, and within our social circles. Each stage of life comes with expectations: succeed here, achieve there, impress someone, meet an unseen standard. By the…