Cebuana Lhuillier Triumphs at the Stevie® International Business Awards with Global Recognition for Leadership, Innovation, and Social Impact
Cebuana Lhuillier secured multiple awards at the prestigious Stevie® International Business Awards, highlighting its leadership in financial inclusion, innovative communications, and initiatives that create meaningful value for customers and communities. President and CEO Jean Henri Lhuillier received three individual distinctions: Most Innovative Content Creator of the Year (Gold) for Money Guro, which uses accessible and […]
APAME 2026 Examines AI, Research Integrity, and the Future of Peer Review
Top medical editors and researchers gathered in Manila to discuss how scholarly publishing can preserve trust in an increasingly AI-enabled research environment. The Asia Pacific Association of Medical Editors (APAME) 2026 Conference and the 7th Philippine Association of Medical Journal Editors (PAMJE) Conference brought together medical editors, researchers, reviewers, publishers, librarians, and health professionals at the Henry Sy Sr. […]
The Future of Mobility-as-a-Service: How Integrated Technology Could Reshape Urban Transportation
As cities face growing pressure from congestion, fragmented transport systems, and rising demand for convenient mobility, Mobility-as-a-Service is emerging as a potential foundation for the next generation of urban transportation. MANILA, Philippines — For decades, urban mobility has been organized around separate modes of transportation. Commuters may use a private vehicle for one part of […]
KasKasan Buddies named founding partner of CIBI U in push for better credit education
KasKasan Buddies has been named a founding partner of CIBI U, a new credit education initiative launched on August 18, 2026 at CIBI iMPACT 2026 in Makati City, joining Digital Pinoys, FinTech Alliance PH, CCAP, and the Credit Information Corporation as founding partners. The initiative, tagged “Aware today. Smarter tomorrow,” aims to help Filipinos understand […]
The Future of Autonomous Ride-Hailing in Global Cities: How Carziqo Is Building a Smarter Urban Mobility Ecosystem
The autonomous ride-hailing industry is entering a decisive stage of development as cities worldwide search for safer, more efficient and more sustainable transportation systems. Advances in artificial intelligence, autonomous driving technology and real-time fleet coordination are gradually moving driverless mobility from controlled trials toward broader urban applications. Against this backdrop, autonomous mobility technology company Carziqo […]
LandValuePH Makes 534,228 BIR Zonal Value Records Free to Search in Unified Database
Independent property valuation platform LandValuePH has compiled a searchable database of 534,228 Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) zonal value records, making them completely free to search without requiring user registration. The release consolidates official government figures into a single digital platform, allowing property owners, buyers, and heirs to access critical real estate tax benchmarks within […]
PisoLit Meets KasKasan Buddies: BSP and KKB Launch Collaboration to Bring Financial Education Closer to More Filipinos
On August 4, 2026, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas and KasKasan Buddies formally launched an educational collaboration at the BSP Head Office in Manila, bringing PisoLit — BSP’s official financial education platform — directly into KKB’s community of over 2 million Buddies. BSP Deputy Governor Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said the goal is to help Filipinos understand […]
Vietnam Wedding Week 2026 Opens “The Love City,” Uniting Bridal Fashion, Artists and the Wedding Ecosystem in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City, August 2026 – Vietnam Wedding Week 2026 will officially take place on 22–23 August 2026 at White Palace Hoang Van Thu, opening The Love City — a “city of love” where bridal fashion, brands, experts, vendors and experiences for couples come together. Positioned as a comprehensive and practical wedding week, Vietnam […]
DepEd Recognizes Color Your World Foundation by Casino Plus for ₱2.1M Classroom Digitalization
The Department of Education (DepEd) Schools Division Office (SDO) of Angeles City, Pampanga has recognized Color Your World Foundation, the corporate social responsibility (CSR) arm of Casino Plus—one of the country’s leading responsible digital entertainment platforms licensed by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR)—for its contribution to classroom digitalization through a ₱2.175-million technology initiative […]
To accelerate the 3-Million-Home Program, the Indonesian Ministry of Home Affairs’ BSKDN promotes central-regional synergy and easier access for low-income households.
Jakarta, Indonesia August 20, 2026 – The Agency for Domestic Policy Strategy (BSKDN) of the Indonesian Ministry of Home Affairs held an Actual Discussion Forum titled “Implementation Strategy of the 3 Million Houses Program in Regions” on Thursday (20/8/2026) at Hotel Horison Ultima Menteng, Jakarta. The forum, conducted in a hybrid format (in-person and online via Zoom Meeting […]