Lifestyle

ROBINSONS LAND JOINS PAG-IBIG’S AFFORDABLE HOUSING PUSH UNDER MARCOS’ EXPANDED 4PH

Robinsons Land Corporation has joined Pag-IBIG Fund’s growing roster of leading developer partners offering homes priced within Filipino workers’ reach and available for purchase through the Pag-IBIG Housing Loan under President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (Expanded 4PH) Program.

BINGOPLUS CELEBRATES FILIPINO MUSIC AND HOMEGROWN TALENT AT  2026 FILIPINO MUSIC AWARDS

BingoPlus joined the 2026 Filipino Music Awards at the Mall of Asia Arena in celebrating Filipino artists, fans, and the wider local music community. KAIA was named BingoPlus Star of the Night through an interactive vote, while Organisasyon ng mga Pilipinong Mang-Aawit received the Music Foundation of the Year award and a special donation in recognition of its support for aspiring Filipino musicians.

DECONSTRUCT VI FORUM EXPLORES PH UPGRADE TO UMIC STATUS

Rather than treating the UMIC label as a finish line, DECONSTRUCT VI will present key policy recommendations aimed at building a robust domestic economy, strengthening public investments, and ensuring growth translates into meaningful improvements for everyday households.

SKYROCREDIT ADDS CUSTOMIZABLE CASHBACK OF UP TO 30%

SkyroCredit is giving users more control over how they earn rewards with a new customizable cashback program. Eligible customers can choose four out of seven spending categories each month and earn up to 30% cashback, with no minimum spend required. Earned cashback can be applied toward future SkyroCredit purchases.

DYSON BEAUTY DRESSES UP FOR THE HOLIDAYS IN PLUM AND COPPER

Dyson Beauty has introduced a limited-edition Plum and Copper colorway for the festive season, showcased by Asia Pacific ambassadors Jang Won Young and Park Bo Gum. The collection features the Dyson Airwrap Co-anda 2x multi-styler and dryer, with the special-edition model set to launch soon in the Philippines.

LUVIT OFFERS NEW CARD USERS UP TO PHP200 CASHBACK

luvit is offering newly approved card users up to PHP200 in cashback vouchers through its First Luv campaign, which runs until December 31, 2026. Qualified users can earn cashback on eligible purchases made through the luvit virtual card, physical Mastercard, or participating QR Ph merchants.

RTB 32 OFFERS 6.875% ANNUAL YIELD THROUGH GBONDS ON GCASH

Retail Treasury Bond 32 is now available through GBonds on GCash, offering a 6.875% annual yield over a 2.5-year term. Investors can start with PHP5,000 during the primary offer period until October 7, with quarterly interest payments and zero processing fees during the offer window. RTBs may also be sold on the secondary market before maturity, although the selling price may be higher or lower than the original purchase price.

PAG-IBIG FUND, MEGAWIDE MARK FIRST TOPPING-OFF MILESTONE UNDER EXPANDED 4PH PARTNERSHIP

Pag-IBIG Fund and Megawide marked the first topping-off milestone under their partnership as two residential buildings at JAB Residences in Dasmariñas City, Cavite completed their main structural works toward the development of nearly 4,000 housing units for Filipino workers and their families.

CAMPUS VOICES: A FREE ARTICLE ISN’T ALWAYS FREE

f we want students to avoid risky or unauthorized sources, simply telling them what not to use is not enough. Universities can improve library support, expand database access where possible, promote open-access materials, and teach students how to locate legitimate versions of papers. Libraries can help students navigate Philippine eLib, institutional repositories, and other trusted resources, while publishers and research organizations can continue developing models that make scholarly literature more accessible.