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Jax Reyes Won’t Stop Speaking Out Against Gambling — Even When It Costs Him a Sponsorship

Jax Reyes Won’t Stop Speaking Out Against Gambling — Even When It Costs Him a Sponsorship

Finance content creator Jax Reyes has spent the past year building one of the most consistent public campaigns against online gambling in the Philippine content space — turning down paid partnerships, citing government data on how far the problem has spread, and steadily pointing his followers toward legitimate ways to grow their money instead. A…

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One App, Every Money Move: Inside the KasKasan Buddies App’s All-in-One Toolkit

One App, Every Money Move: Inside the KasKasan Buddies App’s All-in-One Toolkit

KasKasan Buddies (KKB), the Philippines’ #1 personal finance community with over 2 million members across platforms, is spotlighting its free mobile app as a single home base for the tools Filipinos already juggle to manage a credit card life — comparing cards, catching bank promos, tracking bills, splitting expenses with friends, and building real financial…

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KasKasan Buddies Declares: “There Is No Such Thing as Responsible Gambling”

KasKasan Buddies Declares: “There Is No Such Thing as Responsible Gambling”

KasKasan Buddies (KKB), the Philippines’ #1 personal finance community with over 2 million members across platforms, has taken a firm public stand against the “responsible gambling” language increasingly used by online betting and casino apps, warning that no such label can make a habit built on risking money Filipinos cannot afford to lose any safer….

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KasKasan Buddies and CICC Sign Landmark Partnership to Protect Filipinos in the Digital Space

KasKasan Buddies and CICC Sign Landmark Partnership to Protect Filipinos in the Digital Space

KasKasan Buddies (KKB), the Philippines’ #1 personal finance community with over 2 million members across platforms, officially signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) — the lead government agency for cybercrime policy coordination under the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). The ceremonial signing took place on July…

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Electric Vehicles, Hybrids, and Charging Infrastructure Redefine the Philippine Automotive Market

Electric Vehicles, Hybrids, and Charging Infrastructure Redefine the Philippine Automotive Market

The Philippine automotive industry is gradually shifting from a market dominated entirely by gasoline and diesel vehicles toward a more diversified mix of hybrids, battery-electric vehicles, and electric commercial fleets. This transition is being driven by high fuel costs, urban air-quality concerns, new vehicle brands, and government policies supporting cleaner transportation. However, the pace of…

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Kevin Tan Brings Years of Beef Sourcing Expertise to Gyukatsu まつ村’s Manila Debut

Kevin Tan Brings Years of Beef Sourcing Expertise to Gyukatsu まつ村’s Manila Debut

Before becoming a restaurateur, Kevin Tan built his career sourcing premium beef for the Philippine market. That expertise became the foundation of Gyukatsu まつ村 Boracay, the Japanese restaurant now expanding to Bonifacio Global City with the opening of Gyukatsu まつ村 BGC. Long before he opened a restaurant, Kevin Tan spent years understanding the one ingredient…

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Business Is Good, So Why Does Cash Still Feel Tight?

Business Is Good, So Why Does Cash Still Feel Tight?

Goldwater Capital shares how PayNow helps SMEs access funds tied up in receivables to keep operations moving and support business growth. Many business owners experience a frustrating situation. Sales are coming in. Clients are placing orders. Projects are being completed. On paper, the business is doing well. But when it’s time to pay suppliers, cover…

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Beyond the Vehicle: How Autonomous Operations Create Platform Value for Carziqo

Beyond the Vehicle: How Autonomous Operations Create Platform Value for Carziqo

MANILA, Philippines — As autonomous mobility moves from controlled testing environments toward commercial applications, the value of the industry is increasingly being measured not only by the vehicles on the road, but also by the operational platforms working behind them. For Carziqo, an autonomous mobility technology company focused on intelligent driving systems, smart fleet operations,…

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P.A. Properties Hankyu Hanshin welcomes first homeowners at Idesia San Jose del Monte, marking its debut in North Luzon

P.A. Properties Hankyu Hanshin welcomes first homeowners at Idesia San Jose del Monte, marking its debut in North Luzon

SAN JOSE DEL MONTE, BULACAN — July 4, 2026 — P.A. Properties Hankyu Hanshin, the joint venture between P.A. Alvarez Properties and Development Corporation (P.A. Properties) and Hankyu Hanshin Properties Corporation, officially welcomed the first homeowners of Idesia San Jose del Monte during its Homeowners Turnover Ceremony. The milestone signifies not only the beginning of…

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Won the Project but Need Funds to Start? Here’s How Contractors Can Keep Projects Moving with PayNow

Won the Project but Need Funds to Start? Here’s How Contractors Can Keep Projects Moving with PayNow

Goldwater Capital explains how PayNow helps contractors bridge cash flow gaps and fund projects while waiting for client payments. For many contractors and project-based businesses, winning a project is a major milestone. But for some, it’s also where the real challenge begins. The contract is signed. The opportunity is secured. But before any payment comes…

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