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Metro Manila, Philippines - More overseas Filipino workers are preparing for life after overseas work by exploring opportunities to save, invest, and build sustainable sources of income.  During the recent OFW Kabuhayan Expo 2026, BDO Unibank and its partner Xoom joined other organizations in promoting financial preparedness among migrant workers.  “We want to help OFWs make the most of every remittance—not only to support their families today, but also to build lasting opportunities for the future,” said BDO senior vice president and remittance head Genie Gloria.

Metro Manila, Philippines - The Filipinas Collectibles and Antique Society (FCAS) announces the staging of the FCAS 2026 Convention on June 26-28 at the Quantum Skyway, Gateway Mall 2, Araneta City in Quezon City. Organizers said the event is expected to attract thousands of collectors, hobbyists, families, and enthusiasts nationwide and abroad, with an immersive experience in the diverse world of collecting.  The convention will bring together numismatics, banknotes, antiques, memorabilia, trading cards, stamps, comics, and other collectibles under one roof.  Adding international prestige to the event are globally recognized grading and authentication companies including PCGS and CCG, whose family of brands include NGC, PMG, ASG, and CGC. Their participation offers collectors access to world-class expertise in authentication, grading, and…

Metro Manila, Philippines - In the high-stakes corporate hubs of Makati and Ortigas, time is currency. For the modern professional, the barrier to advanced skincare hasn't been the cost, but the downtime. The era of "hiding away" for 48 hours to recover from an aggressive facial is over.  Enter Skin Republic’s Nano Infusion: a high-tech, zero-downtime treatment engineered for the "on-the-go" lifestyle.  Nano Infusion is dubbed the "Vitamin Drip for the Face." While traditional systemic drips circulate nutrients through the entire body, Nano Infusion bypasses the detour. It delivers a high-concentration cocktail of EGF (epidermal growth factors), stem cells, and peptides precisely where they are needed most.  The process is remarkably efficient. Utilizing a specialized tip that oscillates at high speeds, the treatment creates thousands…

Metro Manila, Philippines - Mynt, Inc., the fintech pioneer behind e-wallet GCash, today announced that its board and shareholders have authorized the company’s filing of a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission and a listing application with the Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. in connection with a potential initial public offering (IPO). The proposed IPO will have the following terms: +the offer will be equivalent to 12 percent of Mynt’s total outstanding capital stock post-IPO +firm shares will consist of both primary and secondary offers. This same information was disclosed by Globe Telecom, Inc. in accordance with corporate governance standards and pertinent disclosure rules and regulations. “Over the past decade, Mynt has evolved from an e-wallet operator into the…

Metro Manila, Philippines - As the southernmost part of Mindanao was shaken by a magnitude 7.8 earthquake, which occurred offshore with its epicenter located 32 kilometers west of Maasim, Sarangani, Science and Technology Secretary Renato Solidum, Jr. reiterated that Metro Manila could potentially experience, meanwhile, a magnitude 7.2 earthquake from what is known as “The Big One.” In a radio interview, Solidum said that a magnitude 7.8 earthquake is not expected to originate from the West Valley Fault. Instead, a magnitude 7.2 earthquake is seen by experts as the highest potential tremor, often dubbed as “The Big One” in Metro Manila. Solidum further explained that the difference is that the epicenter [of the Mindanao earthquake] was offshore, which is why…

Metro Manila, Philippines - Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families gathered at the National Migrant Workers’ Day celebration organized by the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), where government and private sector partners highlighted programs aimed at helping migrant workers build financial security and prepare for their long-term goals.  As part of the event, BDO Unibank conducted a financial awareness session and assisted attendees with banking services.  “Many OFWs make significant sacrifices to provide a better future for their families. Beyond sending money home, it is important that they have access to financial tools that help them save, manage their finances, and work toward their long-term goals,” said BDO senior vice president and remittance head Genie Gloria.

Metro Manila, Philippines - The 2026 BingoPlus Philippine ADT Open is all set for launch on June 17 at the Luisita Golf and Country Club in Tarlac, and ready to make an impact on professional golf locally and regionally. The $100,000 inaugural event is part of the Asian Development Tour (ADT) – the Asian Tour’s flourishing feeder circuit – allowing BingoPlus, the DigiPlus-owned platform, to help achieve its aim of continuing to position golf in the Philippines on the international stage. Singapore’s Nicklaus Chiam, the ADT Order of Merit winner leader, will be joined by other winners from this year: Amarin Kraivixien from Thailand and Indian Pukhraj Singh Gill. Filipino stars Angelo Que and Sean Ramos will lead the local…

Metro Manila, Philippines - Roald Dahl’s scrumptiously inventive world is coming to life on stage as “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” makes its Manila premiere at The Theatre at Solaire in Manila from July 8 to July 26. Broadway International Group and Broadway Asia, in association with HY Culture Fund, Doug Meyer, AMA Group, GMG Productions, Union Bank of the Philippines, Bergamot Front Row Fund, and Willette Klausner invite audiences of all ages, including fans of the book and movies, to step inside an immersive theatrical world of pure imagination. Based on Roald Dahl’s globally beloved novel, the story follows young Charlie Bucket’s golden-ticket adventure into the mysterious and magical world of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory. From chocolate rivers to…

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…