The Palawan Group of Companies was named Winner of the Human Capital Management (HCM) Transformation Award at the SAP Customer Excellence Awards for Southeast Asia 2026 held on August 4 at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Singapore. It was the only organization from the Philippines to receive the award.
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The new advocacy champions product innovation, nutrition education, and shared action to help improve access to better food choices for Filipino families.
Monde Nissin officially launches Better Food Forward, a long-term advocacy that brings together science, product innovation, nutrition education, and partnerships to help make better food more nourishing, accessible, and within reach of Filipino families. Joining the launch are (L-R) Ms. Alexine Sy, Event Host, Mr. Rico Gonzales, Chief Business Officer, Monde Nissin Corporation, Dr. Clarissa Juanico, President, Philippine Stakeholders for Nutrition and Dietetics, Ms. Jo Sebastian, Nutritionist Dietitian and Content Creator, Atty. Olive Misa, Head of Corporate and Government Affairs, Monde Nissin Corporation, Mr. Cloyd Masaudling, Executive Director, Aguhon Movement for Governance, and Mr. Ramil Bernabe, Chief Sustainability Officer, Monde Nissin Corporation
Improving nutrition is no longer just about encouraging healthier choices—it is about making those choices easier, more accessible, and more practical for Filipino families. Addressing the Philippines' ongoing nutrition challenges requires removing the barriers families often face, ranging from nutrition literacy and affordability to physical accessibility.
Celebrated for her exceptional songwriting and enduring hit songs, Runga has built an acclaimed career spanning more than two decades, earning multi-platinum success and international recognition. Her timeless catalog includes beloved tracks such as "Sway", "Drive", "Listening for the Weather", "Get Some Sleep", and "Something Good", songs that continue to resonate with audiences around the world.
Running from July 16 to November 15, 2026, the under-the-seal and under-the-cap consumer promo covers three GSMI brands: Ginebra San Miguel, Primera Light Brandy, and Freedom Island Light Rum.
For Ginebra San Miguel consumers, the excitement is clear with major cash prizes of ₱100,000 and the much-awaited five ₱1 million grand prize by simply looking under the seal or cap of the participating GSMI products they buy.
Participants can also win semi-major cash prizes, with ₱20,000 from Primera Light Brandy, ₱10,000 from Ginebra San Miguel, and ₱5,000 from Freedom Island Light Rum. Over P100M cash prizes are up for grabs in this year’s Ginstanalo promo, which will be the biggest in GSMI’s history.
After drawing nearly 7,000 runners in Manila, EastWest brings its signature race experience to the scenic Filinvest Mimosa Plus Estate
Following a successful Manila kickoff that drew nearly 7,000 attendees, the EastWest Dream Run 2026 heads to Clark for the second stop of its four-leg race series, offering participants a unique running experience at the scenic Filinvest Mimosa Plus Estate.
Set against the sprawling greenery of Filinvest Mimosa Plus, runners can look forward to one of the most picturesque race routes in the Dream Run series. The leisure estate is known for its tree-lined roads, expansive open spaces, shimmering lakes, mountain backdrops, and the world-class Mimosa Plus Golf Course, creating the perfect setting for a refreshing run away from the bustle of the city.
The world’s first robotic smartphone with a fully integrated 4DoF mechanical gimbal, AI-powered motion control, and ARRI Image Science officially launches
Global leading AI device ecosystem company HONOR today announced the launch of the highly anticipated HONOR Robot Phone. A revolutionary, category-creating device, the Robot Phone shatters the physical boundaries of traditional mobile technology by integrating a fully motorized 3-axis mechanical gimbal directly into its premium smartphone design. It combines selected elements of ARRI Image Science and professional cinema workflows, going beyond a traditional smartphone to serve as an active physical companion and a formidable mobile production studio.
Ruby Ruiz delivers a moving performance as a grandmother chasing love and the American Dream in Vahn Leinard Pascual's feature debut, one of the nine full-length entries to the 22nd Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival.
Youngest Cinemalaya director Vahn Pascual makes feature debut with Ruby Ruiz-led 'Status: Rejected'
Queer filmmaker Vahn Leinard Pascual brings Filipino grandmothers to the forefront in his first feature film, anchored by Ruby Ruiz's emotionally resonant performance that is already generating early Best Actress buzz.
HONOR puts its latest foldable smartphone to the ultimate durability test, demonstrating strength that goes beyond the everyday
Global AI devices provider HONOR Philippines continues to redefine what a foldable smartphone can withstand as the HONOR Magic V6 takes on an extraordinary durability challenge: being pulled by an aircraft weighing approximately 1 ton.
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The first batch of pre-orders for the group's debut physical album has reached full capacity
The second batch of pre-ordered items is available here
SB19 transforms one of its most ambitious musical projects into a premium collector’s edition with the release of the Wakas at Simula Global CD Version, the P-Pop powerhouse’s first-ever physical album.
Designed to bring Wakas at Simula closer to fans wherever they are in the world, the Global CD Version aligns with their mission to cater to their growing reach and demand across continents. From headlining major festivals in key music markets to topping the charts in various countries, from collaborating with top-tier international artists and earning editorial opportunities from the biggest publications abroad, SB19 steps up their game with plans to expand their reach beyond the local shores.
Manila’s own doll dominatrix and esoteric drag queen superstar, M1ss Jade So opens an enchantingly bass-powered portal with the new single “GODDESSA”, produced by Naive Supreme—out August 7, 2026, under Offshore Music.
Released with an intent to unlock the highest form of self-love and inner transformation, M1ss Jade So reveals in a social media post to fans and followers how “GODDESSA” came to be, sharing how the lyrics were inspired by affirmations she has chanted for herself and then how these words transfigured into declarations, which ultimately inspired her to create the song. “This song existed inside me long before people got to hear it,” she notes. “Releasing it feels like finally opening a portal I have been building for years.”
