Pag-IBIG Fund’s gross housing-related assets reached PHP1.01 trillion as of July 31, 2026, as its housing portfolio continued to grow with more financing extended to members buying, building, and improving their homes, as well as to institutions supporting housing development.
Buying an air conditioner seems simple enough until you actually have to pick one. Most people start with brand, horsepower and price, but the type of aircon matters just as much. It affects where you can install it, how noisy it is, what it costs to fit and what sort of aircon service and maintenance it will need later.
Great cooking starts with great ingredients.
Two-Michelin-Star chef Josh Boutwood puts freshness at the center of elevated home dining with the Toshiba Japandi Refrigerator. With HydroFRESH technology for moisture retention and PureAIR technology for antibacterial cleanliness and flavor protection, the refrigerator is designed to help preserve the color, texture, and taste of fresh ingredients while bringing minimalist Japandi style into the kitchen.
The Philippine coconut industry takes center stage at the 2026 COCONUTPhilippines Trade Fair, which will bring together approximately 300 coconut micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from across the country from August 26 to 30 at the SMX Convention Center Manila in Pasay City.
LAC is adding more than 70 years of European nutritional science to its wellness portfolio.
The V3 Group health and wellness brand has acquired MASQUELIER’S® French Pine Bark Extract and its patented technology, strengthening LAC’s science-backed product platform as it continues expanding across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, and other international markets.
Digital Walker is turning 20.
From August 20 to 23, the brand is taking over the Glorietta Palm Drive Activity Center for “Walk Into the Future,” featuring interactive activities, tech showcases, games, giveaways, raffle prizes, and anniversary offers across participating products.
The Naga City Employees’ Housing Project initially covers 576 housing units, each priced at PHP350,000. Making the homes even more affordable, qualified employees may purchase them through Pag-IBIG Housing Loans at a subsidized interest rate of just 3% per annum for the first five years under the Expanded 4PH Program.
Retirement investing is getting more accessible through digital platforms.
EastWest has partnered with DragonFi and Luna Securities to expand access to its Personal Equity and Retirement Account products. With a minimum initial investment of PHP2,000, EastWest PERA gives local investors and OFWs another way to build long-term retirement savings through familiar digital investment channels.
What does the future of food taste like?
Future Menus 2026 brought together 15 merchants to explore heritage cuisine, elevated street food, borderless flavors, and more personalized dining experiences. With GCash for Business powering the event’s first cashless edition, the food crawl also showed how digital payments and ordering tools are becoming part of the evolving dining experience.