The Six Wellness Themes That Will Fuel Filipinos in 2026

Nutrition is entering a new chapter. As consumers rethink how they fuel their bodies, they’re moving toward habits that feel intentional, personalized and rooted in practical science. According to Dr. Krissy Ladner, Director of Sports Performance, Nutrition and Education at Herbalife, this shift is showing up everywhere — from shopping habits and meal prep videos to conversations […]

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Shopee enables faster, more accessible e-commerce nationwide, benefiting communities across Visayas and Mindanao

In the Philippines, geography has long shaped how e-commerce works. Distance adds cost, islands add time, and access has often depended on where sellers and buyers are located. As Shopee Philippines, a leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia, Taiwan, and Brazil, marks more than a decade in the country, it continues to strengthen its capabilities […]

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Isla ng Pag-asenso: How GCash helps Guimaras MSMEs go digital to earn more

(Article by May Dedicatoria, originally published on www.philstar.com in collaboration with GCash) Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are the backbone and drivers of the economy, comprising 99.6% of all business establishments in the country and generating 67% of total employment—according to Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. They are the heart of local communities—creating jobs, providing […]

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Manila Water Foundation marks 2025 with expanded WASH impact and stronger community partnerships

Manila Water Foundation (MWF), the social development arm of Manila Water, proudly celebrates another year marked by meaningful growth, stronger community partnerships, and expanded impact through its Water Access, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and environmental programs. In 2025, MWF reached a total of 918,328 individuals all over the Philippines, demonstrating its commitment to improving lives […]

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Acidre Urges Senate to Fast-Track ‘Bagong Balikbayan Act’ as OFWs Return Home

As thousands of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) return to the Philippines following the holiday season, House Committee on Higher and Technical Education Chairperson Jude Acidre is calling on the Senate to prioritize the swift passage of the Bagong Balikbayan Act (HB 6643). This priority reintegration measure, principally authored by former Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez […]

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TECNO Partners Exclusively with Laptop Factory to Launch MEGABOOK K Series Dual Models in the Philippines

TECNO Philippines officially announced on Feb 07 the establishment of an exclusive channel partnership with Laptop Factory, a fast-growing local laptop distributor in the Philippines. On the same day, TECNO launched two key laptop models of its MEGABOOK K Series — MEGABOOK K16s 13th and MEGABOOK K15s — which will be exclusively available at all […]

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AMA Education System (AMAES) Brings Medical Education to the Frontlines in First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos’ “Lab for All” Initiative

For many families who gathered at the Tanza Convention Center in Cavite, the day was more than a routine government outreach—it was a rare moment when healthcare, legal aid, and social services converged in one accessible space. Among the institutions that helped make this possible was the AMA Education System (AMAES), which joined the “Lab for […]

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ProPak Philippines 2026 Opens with Record Participation, Championing Consumer-Conscious Innovation for Global Market Leadership

The 6th ProPak Philippines officially opened today at the World Trade Center Metro Manila with the theme “Consumer-Conscious Innovation: Driving Global Competitiveness and Sustainability,” marking a milestone year for the Philippines’ premier international processing and packaging trade event. The opening ceremony drew unprecedented government support and industry participation, with more than 250 companies exhibiting from […]

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Kingston IronKey Keypad 200 Series Achieves NIST FIPS 140-3 Level 3 Certification

Industry’s Leader with Three FIPS 140-3 Level 3 Validated USB Drive Models Available Worldwide Kingston Technology, a world leader in memory and technology solutions, today announced its award-winning Kingston IronKey Keypad 200 series (KP200 and KP200C) hardware-encrypted USB flash drives have received NIST FIPS 140-3 Level 3 validation. This certification brings the KP200 series in […]

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From Crisis to Competence: Acidre Presents Roadmap for a Job-Ready Philippines

It wasn’t just a ceremonial handover; it was a reckoning with the future. On Monday, the halls of the House of Representatives fell silent as the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) unveiled “Turning Point: A Decade of Necessary Reforms.” More than a mere report, this document—alongside a 10-year National Education and Workforce Development Plan—represents the […]

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