Category: Philippines

Born in Masbate to a farming family with limited education, Mike Cerantes knew hardship from an early age. At just eight years old, he was already helping plant rice to support his family. After high school, he worked as a porter in the local market—despite suffering from asthma—and later moved to Manila at 17, determined […]

From Maitum, Sarangani Province, Meriam Aguilar Dimaudtang always knew she wanted more from life. She wasn’t born into wealth, but she was born with a vision—to uplift her family and inspire others through business. Despite earning two college degrees, she never saw herself as an employee. But her parents had other plans. Pressured by expectations, […]

Pay bills, top up e-wallets, and buy load at eTap kiosks nationwide a chance to win up to P200,000! With the ‘Ber months finally here, leading self-service payments kiosk provider eTap Solutions is giving Filipinos a new way to try their luck and add to the holiday cheer: from September 1, 2025, to January 19, […]

The Philippines boasts a rich and diverse literary heritage that has played a crucial role in shaping its national identity. At the heart of this cultural landscape is the Filipino language and its literary traditions, which have been influenced by various historical and social forces. From its pre-colonial roots to its modern expressions, Philippine literature […]

Discover your creative passion. With its 14-inch screen, lightweight design, and responsive pen performance, the new Wacom One 14 makes it easy to begin your creative journey. Tokyo, Japan – September 17, 2025 – Wacom today announced the Wacom One 14, the latest pen display in the Wacom One Series. Designed as an inviting first […]

Pride and inspiration filled the room as Alsons Power’s weightlifting scholars Jhodie A. Peralta, Princess Jay Ann Diaz, and Alexandra Ann Diaz, together with Coach Allen Diaz, shared a Kamustahan session with CEO Antonio Miguel B. Alcantara before representing the Philippines at the Asian Youth Games in Bahrain this October. In-photo: Alsons Power CEO Antonio Miguel B. […]

Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, is excited to share its strategic collaboration with its trusted ecosystem project Morph, the EVM layer for payments and onchain consumer finance. The duo has signed up to boost BGB’s utility across a multitude of projects. With this partnership, Bitget will transfer all BGB tokens that it […]

Hive Modular completes its Casita X model unit in Lipa, Batangas, showcasing the company’s sustainable prefabricated housing solutions for both residential and hospitality markets. The unit serves as both a permanent showroom and luxury vacation rental, allowing potential buyers to experience modular living firsthand. This milestone coincides with Hive’s upcoming participation in the 8th Hospitality […]

Standing at just 4’3”, Grace Ramirez had every reason to fade into the background. Orphaned by the age of 12, she became a second parent to her younger sibling while still a child herself. Her life in the province was far from easy—selling vegetables, coconuts, and even collecting scraps to survive. “Life didn’t give me […]

Tanauan, Batangas – September 13, 2025. P.A. Alvarez Properties and Development Corporation (P.A. Properties) officially launched NuVista Tanauan, its newest master-planned community in Brgy. Talaga, Tanauan, Batangas. The launch was graced by P.A. Properties executives,  stakeholders, bank partners, brokers, sellers, and potential buyers, marking another milestone in the company’s three-decade commitment to building homes and […]