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Villar Foundation’s River Rehabilitation Wins Global Environmental Honors

Villar Foundation’s River Rehabilitation Wins Global Environmental Honors

Las Piñas-For over a decade, the Villar Foundation’s key environmental initiatives, particularly the Sagip Ilog (Las Piñas–Zapote River Rehabilitation) and the Riverdrive Projects, have been recognized as pioneering models of community-led river rehabilitation, flood control, and waste management. These programs have received numerous national and international awards. These recognitions stand as proof of the project’s…

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TradingPRO Introduces Enhanced Account Verification for Safer, Faster Onboarding

TradingPRO Introduces Enhanced Account Verification for Safer, Faster Onboarding

TradingPRO has rolled out an enhanced account verification process to provide Filipino traders with a faster, safer, and more seamless onboarding experience. The update is part of TradingPRO’s ongoing effort to maintain the highest standards of security, compliance, and user convenience — ensuring that traders can start trading quickly while keeping their accounts protected. Simplified…

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The Human Resources and Infrastructure Puzzle

The Human Resources and Infrastructure Puzzle

Any health system is only as strong as its people and places, and the Philippines wrestles with both. Nurses, midwives, physicians, medical technologists, and barangay health workers form a broad care pyramid. But distribution is skewed: metropolitan hospitals attract specialists and advanced equipment, while rural facilities struggle to fill posts and maintain basic diagnostics. The…

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UPSJ Revives 1985 Fundraising Tradition with “Rise UP Run 2026” to Aid UP Track and Field Team

UPSJ Revives 1985 Fundraising Tradition with “Rise UP Run 2026” to Aid UP Track and Field Team

The UP SCINTILLA JURIS (UPSJ) is organizing the UPSJ Rise UP Run 2026, an open to pubic fundraising fun run happening on January 18, 2026, at the UP Diliman Academic Oval. The event aims to raise funds for the UP Track and Field Team, helping student-athletes with nutrition, training, and competition expenses. Reviving a tradition…

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A Match Made in Heaven: OGAWA Opens Its Newest Concept Store in Okada Manila

A Match Made in Heaven: OGAWA Opens Its Newest Concept Store in Okada Manila

The world of wellness meets the world of luxury as OGAWA Philippines unveils its newest concept store at Okada Manila, marking another milestone in the brand’s journey to bring relaxation and innovation closer to Filipinos. Strategically located at the Upper Ground Floor, Coral Wing, The Promenade, Okada Manila, this 140-square-meter wellness haven is designed as…

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Bayfront Capital Advisors Appoints Manuel ‘Mike’ Banayad as President

Bayfront Capital Advisors Appoints Manuel ‘Mike’ Banayad as President

MANILA, Philippines, November 7 – Bayfront Capital Advisors has appointed Manuel “Mike” Banayad as President, strengthening its leadership team as the firm expands its role in supporting mid-market, family-owned and top companies to access institutional capital for growth and expansion. Mike brings over 35 years of banking and investment banking experience, with deep expertise in…

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Taxumo and REKO Join Forces to Empower Filipino Authors with Easy, Affordable Tax Compliance

Taxumo and REKO Join Forces to Empower Filipino Authors with Easy, Affordable Tax Compliance

Manila, Philippines — November 15, 2025 — Taxumo, the Philippines’ leading online tax filing platform for freelancers, professionals, and small business owners, has partnered with REKO, the country’s first all-Filipino eBook platform, to make tax compliance simpler and more affordable for local authors. Through this partnership, REKO partner publishers and authors will enjoy special discounted…

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Leading software firm Multisys wins at the 2025 International Business Awards

Leading software firm Multisys wins at the 2025 International Business Awards

PLDT’s software subsidiary bags Bronze Stevie for Company of the Year – Computer Software, marking a global milestone on its 15th year Manila, Philippines—Multisys Technologies Corporation, a leading Filipino software solutions company under the PLDT Group, has been recognized at the 2025 International Business Awards (IBA), the world’s premier business recognition program and biggest and…

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Earn More, Grow Together: TradingPRO Launches Partnership Program for Filipino Affiliates and IBs

Earn More, Grow Together: TradingPRO Launches Partnership Program for Filipino Affiliates and IBs

TradingPRO has officially launched its Partnership Program in the Philippines, inviting Introducing Brokers (IBs) and affiliates to collaborate and earn through client referrals. The program provides traders, influencers, and financial educators the opportunity to build their own business network under the trusted TradingPRO brand, offering high commissions, marketing support, and real-time reporting tools. Empowering Filipino…

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PR1ME Z, A PHILIPPINE DIRECT SELLING COMPANY, HOLDS ALL-EXPENSES-PAID TRAVEL INCENTIVE IN DA NANG, VIETNAM

PR1ME Z, A PHILIPPINE DIRECT SELLING COMPANY, HOLDS ALL-EXPENSES-PAID TRAVEL INCENTIVE IN DA NANG, VIETNAM

Da Nang, Vietnam — The spirit of success and celebration was in full swing as top distributors of the Philippine direct selling company PR1ME Z flew to Da Nang, Vietnam for an unforgettable all-expenses-paid travel incentive. The group explored Da Nang’s top attractions including Bà Nà Hills, home of the world-famous Golden Bridge, as well as Dragon Bridge, Sơn Trà Peninsula, and Mỹ Khê…

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