Everyday spending can now help support environmental restoration. Metrobank Mastercard credit cardholders can convert their rewards points into tree planting contributions through Mastercard’s Priceless Planet Coalition, making sustainability part of their daily purchases.
Two iconic Raffles hotel bars are coming together for a cross-border cocktail experience. Raffles Makati and Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor will host a pair of guest bartender takeovers showcasing the flavors, traditions, and mixology techniques of the Philippines and Cambodia.
Chill Ikot is a welcoming initiative for all incoming Engineering students. Whether you're a freshman, shiftee, or transferee, this is your chance to kickstart your engineering journey, meet fellow FSTs, and ease into university life before the semester officially begins!
Students in some of Southern Leyte’s most remote communities are gaining access to digital learning through the latest School-in-a-Bag deployment. Supported by UNICEF, PLDT, Smart, the Department of Education Region 8, and PBSP, the initiative delivers portable digital classrooms that help teachers and students continue learning even in areas with limited internet connectivity.
Unified 911 continues its nationwide rollout with two new satellite command centers opening in Mindanao this July. Located in Cagayan de Oro and BARMM, the facilities will provide 24/7 emergency assistance in local dialects while strengthening coordination across the country’s integrated emergency response network.
By exploring options like trade-in programs, loans with reasonable terms, or focusing on the features that matter most to you, it’s possible to enjoy an upgrade that’s both practical and affordable.
Google has launched AI-powered shopping features in the Gemini app for users in the Philippines, allowing shoppers to search for products using natural language and receive product recommendations, comparison tables, pricing, reviews, and retailer listings within a single conversation. The experience is powered by Google’s Shopping Graph, which contains more than 60 billion product listings and continuously updated shopping information.
Anker Innovations has opened its first Global Store Design Concept in the Philippines at Mall of Asia, marking its 50th retail store in the country. The new retail concept brings together Anker, Anker SOLIX, soundcore, and eufy in one location, allowing customers to explore charging technology, energy storage, audio products, smart home solutions, and mom-and-baby care innovations in a more immersive shopping environment.
AXA Philippines has released the third short film in its Everyday Protectors campaign, encouraging Filipino families to prepare for health challenges before they become crises. The film explores how serious illness can affect not only an individual’s health but also a family’s future, reinforcing the importance of planning for the unexpected.