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Metro Manila, Philippines - As the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (DOST-PAGASA) declares the onset of the rainy season, people rely on weather forecasts from either directly to the weather agency or through newscasts on TV, radio, and even online. Data and information like the location and current track of typhoon, landfall area, hoisted tropical cyclone wind signals (TCWS), maximum sustained winds, gustiness, expected damage to properties, and a lot more come from the weather stations deployed across the country, primarily operated by the DOST-PAGASA. These stations monitor and observe the weather through a combination of manual synoptic stations and automated, technology-driven systems. They track key variables like temperature, rainfall, wind, humidity, and atmospheric…

Metro Manila, Philippines - Trust is the new infrastructure. As data, money, and identity move deeper into the digital world, systems have to be built to protect them. This will be the focus of “Future of Trust: A Leaders Forum on Technology and Governance,” the pre-opening event of Philippine Blockchain Week (PBW) 2026, happening on June 19. The invitation-only forum will gather senior leaders from the global technology ecosystem, the business community, and government agencies to discuss ways to address the challenges of the digital age through the establishment of trusted systems across finance, governance, and digital services. "Every great economy is built on trust. What blockchain gives us is the infrastructure to make that trust verifiable, scalable, and impossible…

Metro Manila, Philippines - In a significant step toward addressing the obesity and diabetes crisis in the Philippines, health care solutions company Zuellig Pharma formalized a strategic partnership with Philippine Diabetes Support (PDS), an advocacy organization that institutionalizes patient-centered education and grassroots advocacy efforts. PDS is an organization headed by Cynthia Duntz that supports people with diabetes and related metabolic conditions. The partnership builds on a commitment established earlier this year between Zuellig Pharma and key medical organizations, including the Philippine Association for the Study of Overweight and Obesity (PASOO), the Philippine College of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (PCEDM), the Philippine Heart Association, the Institute for Studies on Diabetes Foundation Inc., Diabetes Philippines, and the Alliance of Clinical Endocrinologists Philippines.…

Metro Manila, Philippines - The next phase of the digital economy will not be announced after the fact - it will take shape in real time at Philippine Blockchain Week (PBW) 2026. From June 19 to 21 at the SMX Convention Center Manila, PBW 2026 returns with the theme “Decoded: Deployed.” This year’s event moves beyond theory to showcase how blockchain is already being used to power real systems—from finance and gaming to public infrastructure and digital identity. If you have ever used a digital wallet, played an online game to earn, or questioned how public funds are tracked, you are already part of this shift. PBW 2026 is where you see where it goes next—and who is building it.…

Metro Manila, Philippines - From households to commercial and industrial customers, power distributor Meralco is encouraging everyone to do their part to efficiently use energy as the company manages the impact of heightened demand due to the dry season and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East on electricity rates. Even as Meralco implemented a modest rate reduction of P0.0151 per kWh this May, the distribution utility reminded customers that higher consumption can still trigger an increase in power bills.  “While overall electricity rates have gone down, the dry season is typically marked by higher consumption, especially from cooling appliances, which can still drive bills upward. By being more mindful of their power consumption and observing energy efficiency, customers can take…

Metro Manila, Philippines - To accelerate digital transformation and improve rice farmers’ productivity, LANDBANK and the Department of Agriculture–Agricultural Credit Policy Council (DA-ACPC) have launched a specialized financing facility that combines accessible credit with modern digital tools for palay production. The Agri-Negosyo Loan Program–Palay Yield Enhancement Financing Facility (ANYO-Palay) is designed to help small rice farmers adopt practical technologies that can raise yields, better manage risks, and improve overall farm efficiency. The initiative supports President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to advance agricultural modernization under the National Government’s UPLIFT Program, a whole-of-government response to the economic impact of the Middle East conflict on Filipinos and local livelihoods. The program was formalized through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)…

Metro Manila, Philippines - BDO Unibank and Mastercard are marking two decades of collaboration that has helped shape how overseas Filipinos send and receive money, and stay financially connected to their families back home. Over the years, the collaboration has reached more than four million Filipinos abroad, supporting remittance and payment services designed to be faster, more secure, and accessible. Combining BDO’s remittance network with Mastercard’s global payments infrastructure, the two organizations have played a role in expanding access to financial services for Filipinos across different markets. “For the last 20 years, the collaboration between BDO and Mastercard has helped serve overseas Filipinos—over four million of them—and we look forward to the next 20 years of working with BDO,” said…

Metro Manila, Philippines - The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) posted net income of P43.6 billion in the first quarter of 2026, up 170 percent from P16.1 billion in the same period last year, as the fund paid out P49.5 billion in claims and benefits to government workers, pensioners, and their dependents. Total assets grew to P2.0 trillion as of March 31, up P32.2 billion from the P1.96 trillion recorded at year-end 2025. Total income for the quarter came in at P95.8 billion, a 43.83 percent increase over the P66.6 billion posted in the same period last year. "The fund grew this quarter and paid out more than it did a year ago. That is the baseline we hold ourselves…

Metro Manila, Philippines - The BingoPlus Night 2026: Step into the Next Plus proved to be yet another massive success for the country's number one and most trusted online entertainment platform, having staged the fourth installment of its annual event this past Tuesday, May 19, at a luxury hotel in Pasay City. Attended by some of the biggest and most popular public figures in the country, the DigiPlus-owned BingoPlus celebrated the night by giving away huge prizes to its ever loyal playerbase and unveiling an elevated humanitarian effort by the DigiPlus Foundation. "It all started in 2022 when we revolutionized the market, self-regulated our business even before today's standards were set in place, and became the industry drivers we are…

Metro Manila, Philippines - This summer, a new kind of playground is opening - one where children don’t just play, they build, lead, and create. Happening on May 23–24 at The Podium, Tiny Tycoon is set to become an empowering kids fair  to equip young minds with real-world skills in a fun, immersive, and meaningful environment. It will introduce children to the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, leadership, and collaboration - skills essential for a fast-changing future. Builders of their world At Tiny Tycoon, children step into real-world roles through curated experiences: Tiny Traders – Kids launch their own mini businesses through 1×1 meter booths, selling original creations or pre-loved items Kiddie Crew – Participants experience working alongside real store owners, learning…