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UP officials, student-athletes, and executives of the Palawan Group of Companies come together in support of the Fighting Maroons, represented by the UP Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams.
As the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons gear up for UAAP Season 89, PalawanPay is strengthening its long-standing partnership with the university, expanding its support across UP’s growing varsity community and reaffirming its commitment to Filipino student-athletes.
Due to its overwhelming success and rave reviews from audiences and critics alike, Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific makes its highly anticipated comeback. Following its acclaimed Philippine staging by the UST Conservatory of Music as part of its 80th Founding Anniversary celebration, presented by the University of Santo Tomas Conservatory of Music, in partnership with College of Commerce and Business Administration, audiences once again have the opportunity to experience one of the most celebrated musicals in Broadway history.
Set in the South Pacific during World War II, this timeless masterpiece tells a powerful story of love, hope, courage, and the challenges of overcoming prejudice. Featuring unforgettable songs such as “Some Enchanted Evening,” “Bali Ha’i,” “Younger Than Springtime,” and “Happy Talk”, compelling characters, and a moving narrative, South Pacific has captivated audiences around the world for generations and remains one of the most beloved works in musical theatre.
Appointment strengthens technology execution and enterprise transformation capabilities to support sustainable growth, operational transformation, and customer experience
Manulife Philippines, the local arm of leading international financial services provider Manulife, today announced the appointment of Ganesh Murugesan as Chief Information Officer. He will be part of the company’s executive committee.
Prior to his appointment, Ganesh served as Head of Delivery for Manulife Philippines and was part of Manulife’s Regional Technology team in Hong Kong for the past eight years. During this time, he has played a key role in strengthening delivery capabilities and leading major transformation programs across the region. With nearly 25 years’ professional experience, Ganesh draws on a strong track record of shaping and delivering technology solutions that support distribution growth, enable operational transformation, and enhance customer experience across insurers in Asia.
Remember the excitement of planning a movie day, meeting up with family or friends, getting your popcorn, and settling into your seat as the lights go down? This National Cinema Day, SM Cinema brings back that familiar joy of watching movies together, with special cinema rates starting at only P100.
As a preferred destination for big-screen entertainment, SM Cinema invites moviegoers to enjoy a full day of films at their most loved SM malls nationwide. Regular cinema tickets are priced at P100, Directors Club at P300, and IMAX and ScreenX at P500.
The one-day celebration brings together cinema exhibitors, film distributors, and moviegoers under the message, “One industry. One day. One big-screen experience. September 12. Let’s bring the Philippines back to the movies.”
Head over to Gateway Cineplex 18 this National Cinema Day on September 12 and experience your next big-screen thrill for less!
Gateway Cineplex 18, the largest cineplex in the Philippines, is joining the country’s first-ever nationwide National Cinema Day on September 12, 2026, spearheaded by the Cinema Exhibitors Association of the Philippines (CEAP), where moviegoers can enjoy an exclusive lineup of titles for just P100 per ticket, available for one day only.
As the largest cineplex in the country, Gateway Cineplex 18 will offer a wide selection of films in various genres, dedicating nine of its regular screens to a diverse roster of international and local films curated just for the occasion. With tickets for the special screenings priced at just P100 each, film afficionados and groups can affordably plan a movie marathon to get into the spirit of the one-day celebration.
There was also a special Media & VIP Launch last September 5, that brought together lifestyle editors, press, and content creators for an exclusive experience and games. This is what visitors can also experience as they go though stations that will help them choose the right products that suit their lifestyle and apply them in their sleeping routines.
TCL, a global leader in consumer electronics and the world’s No. 1 Mini LED and ultra-large¹ TV brand, announced that it has received over 30 honors at IFA 2026, including seven IFA Innovation Award Honoree recognitions and five Global Product Technology Innovation Awards. The IFA awards come alongside multiple media honors from leading tech outlets including Android Authority, TechRadar, Tom’s Guide and What Hi-Fi?.
Leading the award-winning lineup, the TCL X11L SQD-Mini LED TV took home both Android Authority’s IFA Breakthrough 2026 Award and Tom’s Guide’s Best in Show Award at IFA 2026, recognizing its next-generation SQD-Mini LED technology. The TCL C8L SQD-Mini LED TV earned IFA Innovation Award Honoree recognition for its advanced display technology and refined design. The TCL X3 Series OLED+ Gaming Monitor received the same Honoree distinction for its ultra-high contrast, refresh rates and beautiful design. In smartphones, led by the flagship P80 Ultra, the ultra-slim TCL P80 Series won Android Authority’s Best of IFA 2026 Award, with the P80 Ultra earning separate Honoree recognition from the IFA Innovation Award for its class-leading camera system, display and design. In smart glasses, RayNeo iO Smart Glasses secured IFA Innovation Award Honoree for its integrated AI assistant, while RayNeo GT Max AR Glasses collected both an IFA Innovation Award Honoree recognition and a Global Product Technology Innovation Award for its world-first Dolby Vision-certified AR experience.
The Palawan Executives with the 160 new scholars
The commitment continues with the 29th batch of scholars, comprising of 160 freshmen, who were formally welcomed during a confirmation program at the company's head office in Puerto Princesa City on August 31. They now join a growing community of young Filipinos supported by the program throughout their college journey.
For many Filipino families, sending a child to college is more than an educational milestone. It is a hope for a better future, one that can open doors to new opportunities, help families move forward, and give young Filipinos the chance to build a life they once only dreamed of.
For this project, they also have the Arthaland Gallery located along C5 and just around 3 kilometers from the Liv project site. The space includes a display area, a digital kiosk, a scale model of the development, a unit finishes area, and fully furnished Studio and One-bedroom model units. It will also have a café operated by the local brand Switch Coffee, with an indoor space and an al fresco area open to the public.
HONOR Philippines, Pop Mart, and Lazada Philippines come together to mark the launch of the limited-edition smartphone
HONOR Philippines Public Relations Head Pao Oga and E-Commerce Manager AC De Guzman with Lazada Philippines Category Director for Electronics Mishie Dela Cruz and Head of General Operations Alvin Ching, alongside Awie, a MOLLY cosplayer.
Global AI devices provider HONOR Philippines officially celebrated the arrival of the HONOR 600 Pro MOLLY Edition, bringing together HONOR's smartphone innovation, Pop Mart's collectible culture, and Lazada's e-commerce platform in a special launch event.
