Manulife Philippines Appoints Ganesh Murugesan as Chief Information Officer

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. 

SM Cinema brings Filipinos back to the movies this National Cinema Day

Enjoy special ticket rates starting at P100 at SM Cinema nationwide on September 12 

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.”

Gateway Cineplex 18 joins country’s first-ever National Cinema Day

Enjoy an exclusive lineup of foreign and local films for just P100 per ticket, for one day only

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.

Gourdo's Presents "The Dream Oasis” Sleepcare x Healthguard Pop Up - A Paradise of Resting

For many of us in the city and many urban areas, sleep is something that we are now getting less more often, and it is somehow becoming a silent crisis that causes us to feel more stressed, tired and sometimes sick. And in times that we can rest, we feel uneasy and hard to sleep because of many factors. Gourdo's wants to change that with the launch of The Dream Oasis: Sleepcare x Healthguard, an  interactive, sensory pop-up running from September 4 to 6, 2026, at the Central Atrium of The  Podium Mall in Ortigas. 

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 Earns Over 30 Global Honors at IFA 2026, Recognizing Cutting-Edge Innovations Across Display, AI and Smart Living

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.

From 10 Scholars Three Decades Ago to 900 Graduates Today: Palawan Group Continues Its Commitment to Filipino Youth Through Education

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.

Liv Is ARTHALAND's New Development Along Katipunan's University Strip

With a growing number of properties, ARTHALAND is now going to Katipunan to build their new project Liv located near the university district of Quezon City. Located at the corner of Rajah Matanda Street and Katipunan Avenue, it is also near schools like Ateneo, Miriam and UP, its primary market are students and workers within the Katipunan area which is one of the prime locations with many institutions, commercial spaces and offices within the area.

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. 

Get HONOR 600 Pro MOLLY Edition on Lazada This 9.9 Sale for as low as Php 49,999

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.

TCL Takes Laundry Care to the Next Level with New Smart Washer-Dryer Series

Laundry day does not always go according to plan. There are family loads that seem to pile up overnight, work clothes that need a quick refresh, and those last-minute outfits that somehow end up at the bottom of the hamper just when they are needed most.

TCL—the Philippines' No. 1 panel TV brand and a global leader in consumer electronics—understands that everyday laundry calls for more than just clean clothes. The brand unveils its latest intelligent washing machine series, specifically engineered to simplify laundry care through advanced smart features and everyday convenience.

Manulife Philippines Launches Wealth Guarantee Plus with Higher, Longer Guaranteed Returns

Wealth Guarantee Plus provides guaranteed annual cash payouts for seven years and returns the full premium at maturity. 

New limited-time single-payment plan includes life insurance protection for seven years, giving customers both predictable returns and added financial security.

Manulife Philippines, the local arm of leading international financial services Manulife today announced the launch of Wealth Guarantee Plus, a limited-time, single-payment life insurance plan designed to help customers secure predictable income while preserving their capital and maintaining life insurance protection. The plan provides guaranteed annual cash payouts of up to 5%¹ for seven years, returns the full premium at the end of the term, and includes life insurance coverage throughout the 7-year policy period, giving customers greater certainty as they plan for future financial needs.

The plan offers higher cash payouts over a longer period compared with earlier versions of Wealth Guarantee. For example, a customer who pays a single premium of PHP 3 million will receive PHP 150,000 annually for seven years, with the full PHP 3 million returned at the end of the seventh year. The plan also provides life insurance coverage equivalent to 125% of the single premium for seven years.