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Profriends Celebrates Westwind’s Topping-Off, Redefining Community Living in Cavite

Property Company of Friends, Inc. (Profriends), one of the country’s fastest-growing property developers, has reached a significant milestone today with the topping-off of the first building in Westwind, its low-rise mixed-use vertical development in Lancaster New City, Cavite. Profriends President Kathleen Choa expressed her excitement, noting that the ceremony symbolizes more than the completion of the building’s structural phase. It also stands as a bold statement of Profriends’ commitment to innovation, progress, and the evolving lifestyle of Filipino families. “Westwind is not just about building structures; it’s about building communities,” Choa said. “The topping-off of the first building brings us closer to realizing our vision of a complete and connected township where Filipino families can truly live, learn, move, work, play, and pray in one thriving environment.” A New Way of Living in Cavite Westwind, located within Profriends’ flagship project Lancaster New City, offer

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Haier and Automatic Centre Showcase Smarter Cooling Solutions at Market! Market!

Shoppers at Market! Market! enjoyed a refreshing showcase as Haier Philippines, in partnership with Automatic Centre, introduced its latest line of air conditioners through a Mini Launch Event. The program gathered partners, guests, and media for a closer look at Haier’s newest cooling innovations designed for smarter living. At the spotlight of the showcase was the Haier UV Cool AI Voice, a hands-free, voice-controlled air conditioner that allows homeowners to adjust comfort levels through simple voice commands—without Wi-Fi or external devices. It also features AI Eco technology for smart airflow management and UVC sterilization that helps keep indoor air fresh and safe. Also introduced was the Haier Clean Cool Pro series, designed for families seeking reliable performance and easy maintenance. With its Self-Clean technology, the unit automatically reduces bacterial buildup in the evaporator, ensuring consistently clean air. Its Hyper PCB and anti-corrosion design help extend the u

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Palawan ProtekTODO Travel Insurance: Smart, Affordable Protection for Every Filipino Traveler

According to the Bureau of Immigration, approximately 8 million Filipinos departed the country in 2024, reflecting a significant increase in international travel. Local trips have also remained popular, with families and solo travelers alike exploring scenic provinces, vibrant festivals, and nature escapes across the Philippines. As more Filipinos prepare for their next vacation, whether a beach getaway to the renowned islands, a cultural tour of historic cities, or an adventure to popular international destinations, travel remains a source of joy, discovery, and relaxation. Yet, alongside these memorable experiences come the risks of travel: unexpected flight cancellations and delays, accidents, sudden medical emergencies and incidents, and missing luggage and important belongings. These unforeseen risks can quickly turn a dream getaway into a stressful and challenging experience. Palawan ProtekTODO Travel Insurance, brought by trusted financial services provider, Palawan Group of Co

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A Brighter Baguio City: Signify and Baguio LGU Light Up A Safer, More Vibrant City

Known as the City of Pines and Summer Capital of the Philippines, Baguio City is a premier tourist destination and home to a vibrant community of over 366,000 residents. Beyond its cool climate and scenic beauty, Baguio is also known for its strong commitment to sustainability and progress, with its local government consistently championing projects aimed at creating a livable, inclusive, and creative environment for its Baguio 2043 vision. Helping to illuminate this vision is no other than the world leader in lighting, Signify. Together, Signify and the Baguio LGU have embarked on a transformative lighting project that not only enhanced the city's visual charms but also propelled significant progress across various sectors. In an interview with Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong, the LGU was using traditional streetlights and was paying P4.9 million a month. But when they made the switch from high-pressure sodium lamps (HPS) to low-wattage LED lights, not only did it generate signi

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inDrive Wins Philippines Technology Excellence Award for AI in Transportation at the Asian Technology Awards 2025

Fresh from being recognized with the Philippines Technology Excellence Award for AI - Transportation at the Asian Technology Excellence Awards 2025, inDrive is doubling down on its mission to prove that artificial intelligence can be harnessed to empower people, not replace them. The award is a direct testament to inDrive’s commitment in actively reshaping Filipinos’ experience with urban mobility, thanks to their innovations anchored on fairness, transparency, and inclusivity. inDrive demonstrated how its human-centric AI strategy is creating more equitable transport solutions in fast-growing markets like the Philippines, where millions rely daily on affordable and reliable rides. “We are deeply honored to receive the Technology Excellence Award for AI – Transportation,” said Mark Tolley, APAC Director, inDrive. “This recognition is not just about inDrive’s technology, it’s about the people behind every innovation and to whom it was made for. This inspires us to improve our services

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4 Must-Know Tips from Big Bad Wolf for the Final Stop of the World’s Biggest Book Sale in Metro Manila, Filinvest 2025

The world’s biggest book sale is back—and this time, it’s Metro Manila’s final chance to experience it in 2025! After successful stops in Iloilo and Cebu earlier this year, Big Bad Wolf Books is set to light up the city with its much-awaited Book Sale from October 2 to 13, 2025. Featuring over 2 million books across every genre imaginable, The Filinvest Tent in Alabang becomes a haven of stories, amazing discounts, and immersive experiences—perfectly timed for the BER months and early holiday gift shopping. Don’t miss Metro Manila’s last stop of this incredible book sale! Bernard Lee, Business Director of Big Bad Wolf Books, shared, “Big Bad Wolf is about making books accessible to as many people as possible. By offering titles at prices families can afford, we’re breaking down barriers to reading and creating opportunities for discovery. Every sale is more than just a shopping event—it’s a way to encourage more people to pick up a book, and hopefully, to build a stronger reading cul

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Honda Philippines Brings the Excitement to the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship

Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI), the No. 1 motorcycle manufacturer in the country, has joined the roster of sponsors for the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship (VMWC), one of the most prestigious sporting events in the world. The tournament will bring together the globe’s top national teams to Manila from September 12 to 28, 2025, in Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City and in Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, which will be featured across different media platforms and mainstream channels, including RPTV, One Sports, One Sports HD, and digital streaming through Pilipinas Live. Honda is proud to be part of this global stage, reinforcing its commitment to inspire the youth while embracing the passion, energy, and excellence that world-class volleyball represents. As part of its sponsorship, HPI also showcased its newest motorcycle lineup: The All-New PCX160, The All-New Honda NAVi and Winner X. Ahead of the championship, HPI has already kicked off activities to engage fans and communi

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All-New BYD Tang DM-i Officially Unveiled: Smart Performance Meets Premium Family Comfort

BYD Cars Philippines, a subsidiary of ACMobility, has officially launched the all-new BYD Tang DM-i, marking a major milestone in the brand’s expansion of its Super DM-i lineup. Built to give Filipino families the freedom to go farther, drive smarter, and move with more confidence every day, the BYD Tang DM-i delivers a unique blend of electric efficiency, intelligent features, and spacious comfort, redefining what an electrified family SUV can offer. The BYD Tang DM-i blends the efficiency of BYD’s advanced powertrain with the versatility and presence of a 7-seater SUV. With the combination of electric driving, premium features, and intelligent safety, the Tang DM-i redefines expectations for family mobility in the Philippines. "With the introduction of the all-new BYD Tang DM-i, we are expanding our Super DM-i lineup to address the diverse needs of Filipino families," said Bob Palanca, Managing Director of BYD Cars Philippines. "As the largest model in our SUV range, the Tang DM-i

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Enjoy Essential and Secure AI-powered Features with the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | LTE and Galaxy A07

September 5, 2025 – Samsung Electronics today unveiled the latest Galaxy A Series—introducing the all-new Galaxy A17 5G/LTE and Galaxy A07 LTE. Designed to empower users in every moment, these new devices combine essential AI-powered features for productivity and entertainment, strengthened security and privacy upgrades, as well as a sleek, modern design — delivering must-have experiences at accessible price points that help you get more out of every day. Seamless, integral AI experiences The new Galaxy A17 offers some fan-favorite features from the Galaxy S Series, furthering Samsung’s vision of democratizing the latest AI experiences to more users. This includes the seamless integration of Gemini activation through pressing and holding the side button, as well as Gemini Live, a completely voice-activated hands-free experience. Both these features allow users to cue seamless interactions across Samsung, Google or third-party apps like Spotify. Circle to Search with Google is also

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Xbox Returns to Tokyo Game Show 2025

Xbox announced its return to Tokyo Game Show 2025 with a broadcast taking place on Thursday, September 25 at 3:00 AM PT / 7:00 PM JST. The show will feature titles from our creative teams, alongside updates from our partners in Japan, across Asia and around the world. With players around the globe delighting in Japan-inspired and games developed in Asia, we are excited to showcase the talent and creativity behind upcoming games coming to Xbox. For visitors joining us on the ground, several opportunities will be available, including the first public hands-on of Ninja Gaiden 4 in Asia at the Koei Tecmo booth. Attendees can also test out the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X at the ASUS ROG booth before they launch on October 16. To learn how to tune into the Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2025 livestream, visit the Xbox Wire post here.

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