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Metro Manila, Philippines – A haunted refrigerator, a creature lurking in the bathroom, and a terrifying train ride. For generations, “Shake, Rattle & Roll” made even the most ordinary places frightening, leaving behind horror stories that became part of childhood memories and pop culture. More than four decades later, those familiar scares are finding another home as Regal Entertainment and BingoPlus bring the horror franchise into interactive digital gaming. The partnership brings together Regal’s legacy in filmmaking and BingoPlus’s digital entertainment platform, introducing five original games inspired by the franchise: Manananggal, Reyna Ahas, Triple Terror, LRT Monster, and Aswang. First released in 1984, “Shake, Rattle & Roll” has spent decades entertaining and frightening audiences through stories inspired by local folklore,…

Metro Manila, Philippines – The Office of the President and Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) are taking a step toward modernizing government procurement through a Visa Government Purchase Card (GPC). The initiative was formalized through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Office of the President through the Office of the Executive Secretary represented by the Office of the Deputy Executive Secretary for Support Services and Auxiliaries (ODESSSA) and LANDBANK. “The Office of the President, through ODESSSA, seeks to advance the country’s digital transformation agenda. With this partnership with LANDBANK as well as strong support from Visa, we hope to widen adoption of the GPC and its expense management capabilities, strengthening operational efficiency and improving delivery of public services…

Metro Manila, Philippines – DigiCon 2026 concluded its two-day conference at the Manila Marriott Hotel with a call for Philippine businesses and industries to move beyond conversations about digital transformation and turn collaboration into meaningful, long-term action. Organized by the Digital Marketing Association of the Philippines (DMAP), the event brought together more than 2,000 leaders and professionals from marketing, business, technology, and media under the theme “Interoperability: Welcome to the Age of Collaboration.” Across two days of discussions, DigiCon 2026 underscored a central message: as artificial intelligence, consumer behavior, and digital ecosystems continue to evolve, the ability to connect people, ideas, and capabilities is becoming increasingly important to business growth and innovation. Championing collaborative advantage Headlining the final day plenary,…

Metro Manila, Philippines – You’ve gotten comfortable booking rides, paying for coffee and ordering meals with a few taps. Did you know that opening a bank account is now just as easy? With your driver’s license, you’re not just ready to hit the road – you’re also ready to open a BDO Basic Account in minutes. Using the BDO Pay app, you can open your first account right from your smartphone with no required initial deposit, no maintaining balance, and no lengthy forms. BDO Pay processes Basic Account applications digitally from start to finish. With just one valid ID and a few basic details, you can open your account in minutes and start banking right away. No driver’s license? No…

Metro Manila, Philippines – BDO Foundation has received recognition from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) for its financial education program for the armed forces, an initiative that has benefited more than 73,000 personnel as of December 2025, according to a statement from the bank. The foundation’s partnership project with the AFP and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has helped improve the financial literacy of air force, army, and navy personnel. Former AFP chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. (ret.) conferred the Golden Flame of Partnership Award to BDO Foundation at the AFP Recognition of Stakeholders Ceremony in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City. “This is the first time that we are giving this kind of award,” the former AFP chief said…

Metro Manila, Philippines – Workers and their families will have more opportunities to find homes suited to their needs and budgets as the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) and Pag-IBIG Fund bring 50,000 offer units from more than 80 partner developers to the 2nd National Housing Expo on Oct. 19 and 20 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. Housing Secretary and Pag-IBIG Fund Board Chairman Jose Ramon Aliling said the expo will strengthen collaboration between government and the private sector to increase housing supply and make homeownership more affordable. “Together with Pag-IBIG Fund’s higher housing loan limits and lower interest rates, these efforts are opening more opportunities for Filipino workers across income levels to own…

Metro Manila, Philippines – More than a mere aesthetic motif, Manila FAME 2026’s Bloom captures a flourishing creative landscape, honoring the mastery, material fluency, and quiet drive of Filipino makers. As Asia Pacific’s second-longest-running trade event for home, fashion, and lifestyle, the fair elevates local artistry to the world stage. Marking its 74th edition on Oct. 15–17, the showcase will launch hundreds of new designs that bridge generational craft with contemporary luxury. At the heart of the edition is the Design Commune, where veteran curator and creative strategist Tony Gonzales mentors five emerging talents - Dya Tsyna, Jaime Brias, Jim Zarate Torres, Reine Shih, and Uzel Alconera. Together with 20 manufacturers, they will reveal 90 original home decor pieces to…

Metro Manila, Philippines – When talking with family and friends, conversations about favorite travel destinations, future plans, or life’s biggest dreams come easily. But when it comes to serious health risks, many become uncomfortable. Yet financial preparedness for these possibilities is one conversation worth having sooner than later. As medical costs continue to rise, being financially prepared can help protect not only one's health, but also your hard-earned savings and peace of mind. BDO Insure offers Vital 3, which provides affordable financial protection against three of the critical illnesses that can have a significant impact on Filipino families: cancer, heart attack, and stroke. Starting at just ₱215 a year, Vital 3 is available to individuals aged 18 to 65. With…

Metro Manila, Philippines – Robinsons Land Corporation has joined the government housing program’s growing roster of leading developer partners offering homes priced within workers’ reach and available for purchase through Pag-IBIG lending. The partnership coincides with National Shelter Month, with the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development, Pag-IBIG Fund and private-sector partners sustaining efforts to bring more quality homes within worker means. “We are seeing this direction bear fruit as more leading developers join our efforts, giving Filipino workers more homes to choose from and more opportunities to find one they can afford,” said Housing Secretary and Pag-IBIG Fund chairman Jose Ramon Aliling. “Robinsons Land’s participation builds on these gains and strengthens our resolve to sustain them. Together, the…

Metro Manila, Philippines – Whenever families face insurance claims, they often expect complicated paperwork, delays, and frustration. But for Jhun Benedicto’s family, it meant one thing: a promise kept. After Jhun lost his son, Dominic, grief was weighing heavily on their family. He and his daughter, Lora, braced themselves for the emotional and financial challenges that often come with such a loss. But on the same day they submitted the necessary paperwork, BDO Life notified them a few hours later that their insurance claim had been approved, and that the check would be ready for pickup the following day at their BDO branch. This totally unexpected development brought them immediate relief during a most difficult moment of their lives. Love…