BACOLOD CITY, Negros Occidental, 13 OCTOBER 2026 — Casino Plus, one of the Philippines’ leading PAGCOR-licensed digital entertainment platforms, joined the City of Smiles in opening MassKara Festival 2026 as the festival’s official presenter and major sponsor, kicking off the celebrations with the Hataw MassKara! opening concert on October 9 at the Bacolod City Government […]
BRAND CON 2026 Names BNI Taguig Region Co-Presenter, Expands Brand-Building Advocacy to Over 600 Businesses
MANILA, Philippines — BRAND CON 2026 has named BNI Taguig Region as its Co-Presenter, bringing together a network of more than 600 member companies across 10 chapters and a shared mission to help Filipino businesses grow through stronger brands. The partnership connects BNI’s strength in business relationships and referrals with BRAND CON’s advocacy for strategic brand […]
Join Enjoy Korea Introduces Two Korea eSIM Plans, Premium and Value, for Filipino Travelers
Less hassle, more Korea. Join Enjoy Korea’s new Korea data eSIM means no physical SIM to swap and no pocket WiFi to pick up or return. Filipino travelers just scan a QR code sent by email or Messenger and connect on arrival. Choose Premium (10GB) or Value (300MB), and both keep going at [5 Mbps […]
Building Resilience at Home: How ASSIST’s Master of Disaster Game Solves the Household Preparedness Gap for IDDRR 2026
To mark IDDRR 2026, ASSIST is bringing the UN theme, “Resilience Starts at Home,” straight to communities. By gamifying disaster prep with its Master of Disaster board game, ASSIST helps parents and kids build actionable safety routines together. To mark the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) 2026, Asia Society for Social Improvement and […]
Cebuana Lhuillier’s People-First Culture Takes Center Stage in Global D&I Finalist Recognition
Cebuana Lhuillier, through its parent company PJ Lhuillier, Inc., has been named one of only 10 global finalists for the Award for Diversity and Inclusion at the Investors in People Awards 2026, making it the only Philippine organization recognized in the category. The Investors in People Awards recognize achievements in people practices, making the distinction […]
Ginto Privilege Club Celebrates Six Winners in Its First ₱10,000 Ginhawa Support Draw
A teacher from Surigao City receives ₱10,000 to help pay household bills, while five others receive ₱500 GCash rewards. MANILA, Philippines — October 12, 2026 — Ginto Privilege Club (GPC) has confirmed six winners from its first Ginhawa Support Draw, held live on October 1, 2026, at 8:00 PM Philippine time. The draw awarded a […]
Gyukatsu BGC Brings Its Signature Japanese Beef Cutlet Experience to Park Triangle Mall
Opening on the 3rd floor of Park Triangle Mall, Gyukatsu BGC will center its menu on its Signature Gyukatsu Set while bringing the Japanese beef cutlet dining experience to Bonifacio Global City. A Japanese beef cutlet dining experience is coming to Bonifacio Global City as Gyukatsu BGC prepares to open on the 3rd Floor of […]
Sprout Joins Workday as an Innovation Partner for Global Employers’ Philippine Payroll
Sprout Solutions, a Workday Innovation Partner, positions local payroll as an addition to a company’s global HR setup, not a migration away from it MANILA, PHILIPPINES. Multinational companies and large local employers that run Workday as their global HR system of record can address Philippine payroll and statutory requirements without replacing, rebuilding, or migrating away […]
PRESS RELEASE | NQX, Mayor Leni Robredo Discuss Community Partnership and Regional Growth Opportunities
NAGA CITY, Philippines – NQX Philippines, formerly Quantrics, and Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo discussed the importance of public-private collaboration in advancing workforce development, community engagement, and regional growth during a recent courtesy call at Naga City Hall. The engagement comes as NQX explores opportunities for countryside expansion and deepens investment in local talent. NQX […]
How an AI Communication Coach Helped a First-Generation Filipina Immigrant Find Her Voice
PHOENIX, Arizona — For many immigrants, the difficult task of learning English is only part of their journey to integration. Certain things remain challenging beyond formal fluency in the classroom: responding confidently in job interviews, workplace meetings, parent-teacher conferences, community events, and several others. Researchers have long distinguished between language proficiency—knowing a language—and communication confidence, […]